Ascension Seton nurses vote to authorize strike

A union that represents 900 registered nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center said Thursday that 98% of its members authorized a one-day strike at the health system. More details here: https://kxan.tv/3IUTy9L

Ascension Seton nurses vote to authorize strike

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A union that represents 900 registered nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center said Thursday that 98% of its members authorized a one-day strike at the health system. More details here: https://kxan.tv/3IUTy9L

Community gathers to celebrate Austin’s Muslim community …

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On Friday, people of all faiths came together to celebrate Austin's Muslim community at the State Capitol. The third annual EID celebration took part to mark Eid ul-Fitr (EED-al-FITTER) or “feast of fast breaking." This takes place after the end of Ramadan.

Tesla recalls new Cybertrucks over accelerator hazard

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Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/tesla-recalls-new-cybertrucks-over-accelerator-hazard/ Tesla is recalling some of its Cybertruck vehicles after a hazard was found with the accelerator pedal.

Travis County property owners to receive 2024 appraisal …

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Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/travis-co-property-owners-to-receive-2024-appraisal-notices-soon/ Travis County property owners will soon receive 2024 appraisal notices over the next few weeks from the Travis Central Appraisal District.

Texas Tribune: Families could lost at-home nursing …

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A state agency is proposing a Medicaid rule change that could result in Texas families losing at-home nursing. The Texas Tribune published a story looking deeper into this, and how it's already causing worry for some. Neelam Bohra gives us insight.

Border Report: San Antonio nonprofit ‘misused’ federal …

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Two South Texas lawmakers are accusing Catholic Charities of San Antonio of misusing federal funds. That money, they say, is meant to reimburse nonprofits and municipalities for food, shelter and humanitarian expenses. Border Report's Sandra Sanchez gives us insight.

Meningitis survivor advocates against changing vaccine …

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The C-D-C issued a health advisory warning, there's an increase of invasive meningitis. Bacterial meningitis can be deadly within hours. it causes your brain to swell and impact your spinal cord. There is a vaccine. Doctors suggest the first dose at 11 years old and another at 16, but the C-D-C may consider proposed changes to that schedule. Our Sally Hernandez talked a nurse and a meningitis survivor for their take.

Group hopes to keep people safe from accidental overdoses …

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As part of a nation wide effort to keep people safe from accidental overdoses during music festivals, "This Must Be The Place" helps people by educating them about the dangers of fentanyl and distributing Naloxone. CEO William Perry speaks with us about their roll in the upcoming Two Step Inn Festival in Georgetown.

Robots take step towards The Jetson’s thanks to Artificial …

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Scientists want a robot team to win the World Cup by 2050. Its an ambitious goal set by the RoboCup Federation, a collective of engineers aiming to advance robotics. Friday, April 19 experts at the University of Texas plan to highlight this and other advancements in the field as part of the Hot Science Cool Talks lecture series.

Could a robot win the World Cup? UT experts explore …

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Scientists want a robot team to win the World Cup by 2050. Its an ambitious goal set by the RoboCup Federation, a collective of engineers aiming to advance robotics. Friday, April 19 experts at the University of Texas plan to highlight this and other advancements in the field as part of the Hot Science Cool Talks lecture series.

Amid illegal dumping cleanup, Austin data shows thousands …

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Read more https://www.kxan.com/investigations/amid-illegal-dumping-cleanup-austin-data-shows-thousands-of-complaints-citywide/ There’s no such thing as an empty field for Matt McCaw and John Davis.

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