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Concerns raised after 'used needles' found on AISD playground
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Concerns are rising after "two used needles" were found on an Austin ISD playground during recess, according to a letter sent out by the district. "It just...
APD searching for suspect accused of punching woman in downtown Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department seeks public help to find a suspect who was accused of punching a woman downtown last weekend. The alleged assault happened at...
CDC Director Susan Monarez Leaving Weeks Into Job
Susan Monarez, the longtime federal government scientist who was confirmed as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in late July, is leaving her position just...
Debate gets heated as House approves bill to allow ivermectin use without prescription
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill that would allow pharmacists to dispense an antiparasitic drug, ivermectin, without needing a prescription from a doctor. House...
Extreme Heat May Make You Age Faster
Everyone has felt the exhaustion and dehydration that comes with spending too much time in the heat. But research shows that the impact of being exposed to extreme heat...
Why Obamacare Is About to Get a Lot More Expensive
People who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace are about to be in for some sticker shock. Monthly out-of-pocket costs are set to jump as...
A Rare Flesh-Eating Screwworm Infects U.S. Resident
The U.S. has confirmed a rare human case of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that typically infects livestock but can be deadly to people too. A Maryland resident suffered...
Your Quest for Perfect Sleep Is Keeping You Awake
In a culture that’s highly goal-oriented, yet another form of performance anxiety has emerged: It’s called orthosomnia, and it refers to an unhealthy preoccupation with getting the right amount...
Stop Saying These 5 Things to People With Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can make any gathering feel daunting. Long before someone steps foot in a crowded party, the restaurant where they're having a first date, or the conference room...
Austin Resource Recovery sees mostly positive feedback on its on-demand collection services
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) provided a six-month update on its on-demand collection and services, and thus far, the department has seen positive feedback. The services,...
