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@ProPublica@newsie.social · 3d ago
Critics claim large solar farms are a public health threat. Despite little reputable evidence for this, their fears have helped undercut efforts across the U.S. to broaden energy sources, slowing installations even as customer costs are rising. https://www.propublica.org/article/michigan-solar-farms-health-concerns-st-clair-county?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post #News #Solar #Energy #Health #Michigan #Local #Law #PublicHealth
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 12, 2026
Round Rock wins one for Central Texas, drops Keller 3-1 for 1st girls soccer title Round Rock captured the UIL 6A-Division I championship 3-1, using Grace El-Deir's 40th goal of the season to equalize the match 20 minutes in, and then a brace from Aiden Hernandez to seal the deal. https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/high-school-sports/round-rock-wins-one-for-central-texas-drops-keller-3-1-for-1st-girls-soccer-title/ #HighSchoolSports #Local #LocalSports #News #RoundRock #Sports
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 11, 2026
Showers and thunderstorms this weekend in Central Texas Showers and thunderstorms are in the weekend forecast. There will be a threat of severe storms especially overnight through Sunday. -- Rich Segal https://www.kxan.com/weather/forecast/showers-and-thunderstorms-this-weekend-in-central-texas/ #Forecast #Austin #Local #News #TopStories #Weather #GoGreen
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 10, 2026
Austin employees union opposes plan to centralize city IT services A City of Austin employees’ union protests a proposed IT consolidation, raising concerns about budget cuts, loss of specialized staff and impacts on city services. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-employees-union-opposes-plan-to-centralize-city-it-services/ #Austin #Local #News #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 10, 2026
Round Rock ISD fourth grader dies after being hit by a vehicle in crosswalk, Teravista principal says A letter to families, students and teachers at Teravista Leadership Academy announced the passing of Patrick Case, a fourth-grader who was hit in a crosswalk April 1. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/round-rock/round-rock-isd-fourth-grader-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-vehicle-in-crosswalk-teravista-principal-says/ #RoundRock #Local #News #TopStories #TravisCountyTrafficNews
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 09, 2026
City council approves $13 million purchase for south Austin park along Onion Creek The city of Austin will be adding more acreage to its total amount of parkland after city council approved a $13.5 million land purchase at its regular meeting Thursday. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/city-council-approves-13-million-purchase-for-south-austin-park-along-onion-creek/ #Austin #Local #News #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 09, 2026
Lionel Messi, Argentina face Honduras at Kyle Field before the World Cup The reigning world champions, featuring one of the world's most recognizable athletes, will make a stop in Aggieland before defending its crown in North America. https://www.kxan.com/sports/lionel-messi-argentina-face-honduras-at-kyle-field-before-the-world-cup/ #LocalSports #Austin #Local #News #Sports #SummerofSoccer #Texas #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 09, 2026
Central Texas events canceled due to scattered storms April 11-12 The KXAN First Warning Weather team anticipates this weekend to bring scattered storms to Central Texas. As a result, some events have moved their date back or moved their events inside to prevent getting soaked. https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/central-texas-events-canceled-due-to-scattered-storms-april-11-12/ #CentralTexas #Local #News #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 09, 2026
How Texas CASA raises awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Court Appointed Special Advocates in Texas speak about the work it does for children in foster care. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/how-texas-casa-raises-awareness-during-child-abuse-prevention-month/ #Texas #Austin #Local #News #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 09, 2026
Upcoming El Niño may mean positive news for Atlantic hurricane season, forecast says Colorado State University researchers release their preliminary Atlantic hurricane season forecast; leaning heavily on moderate El Niño conditions. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/first-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast-released-by-csu/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth #AtlanticHurricaneSeason #ColoradoStateUniversity #ElNino
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 09, 2026
The return of Snakes! Why our slithery friends are back Snakes typically hide away during cooler winter months, waiting for warmer temperatures to become active and with spring now here snakes are making their way back out. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/the-return-of-snakes-why-our-slithery-friends-are-back/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth #DrTobyJHibbitts #Fieldguides #Firewood #Homeowners #Pitvipers #Springseason
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 09, 2026
Homicide investigation underway near busy northeast Austin intersection A killing was under investigation near the intersection of E Parmer Lane and Dessau Road in northeast Austin, according to police. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/homicide-investigation-underway-near-busy-northeast-austin-intersection/ #Austin #Crime #Local #News #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 09, 2026
Worries mount as AISD eyes big cuts Austin ISD says more cuts are coming. Administrators and trustees of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) talked about potential budget cuts during a meeting Tuesday, raising the level of concern among parents and teachers. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/worries-mount-as-aisd-eyes-big-cuts/ #Austin #Local #News #Texas #Aisd #AustinIsd
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 08, 2026
Kyle approves utility assistance program to help residents facing financial hardship The City of Kyle approved a new utility assistance pilot program designed to help residents experiencing temporary financial hardship. The program will provide limited financial relief as some households continue adjusting to water rate increases. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/kyle/kyle-approves-utility-assistance-program-to-help-residents-facing-financial-hardship/ #Kyle #HaysCounty #Local #News
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 08, 2026
Puppy 'stolen' from Austin shelter may be returned 'no questions asked,' staff says Austin Humane Society released video of a woman who came to the shelter around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, and expressed interest in adopting Chico, according to staff. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/puppy-stolen-from-austin-shelter-may-be-returned-no-questions-asked-staff-says/ #Austin #Instagram #Local #News #TikTok #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 08, 2026
Texas Senate committee looks into Medicare, daycare fraud prevention The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services discussed potential fraud in Texas healthcare and child care, revealing that MCOs reported over one billion dollars in overpayments, but only $6.4 million was fraud or abuse recovery. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/texas-senate-committee-looks-into-medicare-daycare-fraud-prevention/ #TexasPolitics #Austin #Local #News #PoliticalNews #Texas #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 08, 2026
Scholarship created in honor of UT student who died in 6th Street shooting A month after her death, a student organization that she was part of announced the creation of the Savitha Shanmugasundram Endowed Scholarship Fund in her memory. https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-mass-shooting/scholarship-created-in-honor-of-ut-student-who-died-in-6th-street-shooting/ #6thStreetMassShooting #Austin #Education #Local #News #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 08, 2026
Austin Wildlife’s rescued baby beaver 'Paddles' starts rehab in Amarillo Austin Wildlife Rescue gave an update on the little beaver it helped rescue last week. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-wildlifes-rescued-baby-beaver-paddles-starts-rehab-in-amarillo/ #Austin #CentralTexas #Instagram #Local #News #Texas #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 07, 2026
Taylor fire reveals a component 'ruptured' causing explosion In a Tuesday update, the fire department said that an individual was installing or servicing a refrigeration equipment. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/taylor/taylor-fire-reveals-a-component-ruptured-causing-explosion/ #Taylor #Local #News #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 07, 2026
Texas Rangers assisting investigation into Camp Mystic during July Fourth floods The Texas Department of Public Safety said Tuesday Texas Rangers are now helping investigate complaints of neglect by Camp Mystic during the July 4, 2025, floods. https://www.kxan.com/independence-day-floods/texas-rangers-assisting-investigation-into-camp-mystic-during-july-fourth-floods/ #IndependenceDayFloods #Local #News #Texas #TopStories
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