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Did your trees get hurt in Austin's severe weather? Here's what you can do
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas is prone to severe weather in the springtime, so people who live in the Austin area are likely prepared to protect themselves and their...
Border Report Live: Cartels hijacking cargo trains in US
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- Mexican drug cartels are not letting crackdowns on drug trafficking and illegal immigration at the border stop them from making money. In recent...
City of Florence issues boil water notice due to water leak
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Thursday morning, the city of Florence issued a boil water notice for the city due to a major water leak. The city did not say...
Former APD officer charged with assault, official oppression is set for plea
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Austin Police Officer Brian Yarger faces charges of assault causing bodily injury and official oppression, according to Travis County Court documents filed this week. These...
Should You Take a Fiber Supplement?
Getting enough fiber is crucial for optimal health, yet more than 90% of Americans don’t. Federal dietary guidelines recommend 25–34 grams of fiber per day for adults, depending on...
Are Pesticides in Your Food Harmful?
Various chemicals, from those in plastics to food additives, have made headlines lately for their potential roles in triggering diseases. Pesticides are unique among chemicals, though, says Melissa Perry,...
America’s Dental Health Is in Trouble
Not long ago, Dr. Suzanne Fournier saw a 16-year-old patient with a swollen face and difficulty breathing. Fournier, a dentist who practices at an urban hospital in Louisiana, had...
Austin plans prescribed burn of 55 acres
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Water’s Wildland Conservation Division is expected to conduct a prescribed burn Thursday. Prescribed burns play a role in reducing wildfire risk, as well as help...
Why can’t you swim at Hamilton Pool Preserve right now
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Hamilton Pool Preserve has temporarily closed off water access due to recent rain and high bacteria levels, according to Travis County Parks. It is unclear...
Central Texas' June bird forecast
Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at Travis Audubon or...
