Austin's new Vision Zero report finds drugs, alcohol present in most fatal crashes

This week, Vision Zero's latest two-year update reported substantial improvements in roadways that have undergone safety improvements -- but work continues to retrofit the city's roadway network and crack down on dangerous driving habits.

Austin’s new Vision Zero report finds drugs, alcohol …

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This week, Vision Zero's latest two-year update reported substantial improvements in roadways that have undergone safety improvements -- but work continues to retrofit the city's roadway network and crack down on dangerous driving habits.

Dripping Springs ISD tables student policy changes …

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The Dripping Springs Independent School District has postponed its discussion on proposed policy updates that considered removing “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” from the district’s anti-discrimination and harassment language, the district confirmed Monday.

1 dead after airplane crash at Spicewood Airport

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Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/officials-investigating-airplane-crash-at-spicewood-airport/ One person is dead after an airplane crash at the Spicewood Airport in Burnet County, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed in a statement to KXAN Monday.

APD: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in northwest Austin …

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Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/apd-investigating-homicide-in-northwest-austin-2/ One person is dead, and another was seriously injured, after a shooting at a northwest Austin apartment complex.

Dripping Springs ISD tables student policy changes …

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Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/dripping-springs-isd-tables-student-policy-changes-related-to-gender-identity-sexual-orientation/ The Dripping Springs Independent School District has postponed its discussion on proposed policy updates that considered removing “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” from the district’s anti-discrimination and harassment language, the district confirmed Monday.

New Texas report predicts extreme weather, drought …

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A new study released Monday by the Office of the Texas State Climatologist and public policy think tank Texas 2036 pointed to an anticipated bump in 100-degree days in Texas and worsening drought conditions in the future.

Semitruck driver charged with DWI after crashing …

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The Austin Police Department arrested and charged a semitruck driver with a DWI after the driver reportedly hit 10 parked vehicles overnight in east Austin.

TPWD seeks public comment on proposed mountain lion …

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Although mountain lions aren't the most common animal to spot here in Texas, they are occasionally found throughout the western Hill Country here in Central Texas. That's why Texas Parks and Wildlife is seeking public comments on its new proposal to create trapping standards.

Congressman’s office vandalized; Georgetown police …

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Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/williamson-county/congressmans-office-vandalized-with-red-paint-georgetown-police-investigating/ The Georgetown Police Department is investigating vandalism at Congressman John Carter’s, R-Round Rock, office in Williamson County.

AUS airport expanding, breaks ground on latest project

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Traveling through Austin's airport is expected to get easier.

Construction officially began Monday to expand one of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport checkpoints and add a new outbound baggage handling system.

Austin-Bergstrom celebrates start of construction …

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) celebrated the next major expansion project, The West Infill and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint 3 Expansion. Rep. Lloyd Doggett talked to KXAN News at 4 about the expansion project and what's ahead.

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