KXAN News | Wednesday, March 29 morning headlines

A "youth Capitol takeover" is happening this afternoon at the Texas Capitol, while police ask for help finding the people who assaulted an H-E-B employee in front of a Round Rock store. Plus, the ABC Kite Fest is happening at Zilker Park this weekend. Read more here: https://www.kxan.com/

KXAN News | Wednesday, March 29 morning headlines

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A "youth Capitol takeover" is happening this afternoon at the Texas Capitol, while police ask for help finding the people who assaulted an H-E-B employee in front of a Round Rock store. Plus, the ABC Kite Fest is happening at Zilker Park this weekend. Read more here: https://www.kxan.com/

Round Rock changing public transit with mobility-on-demand …

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The city of Round Rock agreed to a five-year, $6 million contract with zTrip to provide mobility-on-demand transit for people in town. The service will work similar to how other ride-share services, like Uber and Lyft, function.

Report: Austin rent prices slowly decreasing

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According to a new report from Zumper, the average for one bedroom has gone down from the last three months.

Barton & Onion Creek contribute significant flows …

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A new study from The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University shows Barton Creek and Onion Creek contribute significant flows to the Colorado River.

Texas’ 3rd medical marijuana dispensary opens in …

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Goodblend, a medical marijuana dispensary in Austin, offers products for people who are registered patients of the Texas compassionate use program. Gene Tallman, the president of the company, said his products are alternative treatments for conditions like epilepsy, PTSD and cancer.

75% of Travis Co. families live in poverty, Central …

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After Central Health released its 2022 demographic report, it provided up-to-date information indicating how the overall report impacts low-income residents in Travis County. Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/75-of-travis-co-families-live-in-poverty-central-health-2022-demographic-report-reveals/

‘A new lens’: Jesús Garza on Austin leadership shakeups, …

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A little more than a month after Jesús Garza was asked to temporarily take Austin's city manager seat, Garza has shaken up the city's leadership structure and is working towards establishing what he thinks will be more collaborative office procedures. Read more: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/a-new-lens-jesus-garza-on-austin-leadership-shakeups-office-procedures/

Nearly 40 pediatric hospital beds coming to Williamson …

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Nearly 40 pediatric hospital beds coming to Williamson County

Austin ISD discusses school safety improvements

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Safety changes came quick to school districts across Texas following the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde.

“Checking every exterior door, interior door as well as documenting all the times it has occurred, really trying to promote a culture of safety and security,” said Austin ISD interim superintendent Matias Segura.

https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-isd-discusses-school-safety-improvements/

Texas lawmakers discuss bill that could levy $10K …

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The Texas House discussed a bill Tuesday that would fine teachers and school officials up to $10,000 for celebrating or providing special instruction on sexual preference, including events like Pride week.

Texas lawmakers discuss bill that could levy $10K …

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The Texas House discussed a bill Tuesday that would fine teachers and school officials up to $10,000 for celebrating or providing special instruction on sexual preference, including events like Pride week. Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-lawmakers-discuss-bill-that-could-levy-10k-fine-for-schools-teachers-celebrating-pride-week/

Day 1 in court for murder trial of man accused of …

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With Garrett Foster’s family sitting front row in the Travis County Courthouse on Tuesday morning, Daniel Perry entered a not-guilty plea.

Perry is an Army sergeant, who was stationed at Fort Hood in 2020. He admitted to shooting and killing Foster in the streets of downtown Austin on July 25, 2020, during a Black Lives Matter protest.

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KXAN News | Wednesday, March 29 morning headlines

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Round Rock changing public transit with mobility-on-demand …

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Report: Austin rent prices slowly decreasing

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Barton & Onion Creek contribute significant flows …

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Texas’ 3rd medical marijuana dispensary opens in …

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75% of Travis Co. families live in poverty, Central …

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‘A new lens’: Jesús Garza on Austin leadership shakeups, …

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Nearly 40 pediatric hospital beds coming to Williamson …

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Austin ISD discusses school safety improvements

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Texas lawmakers discuss bill that could levy $10K …

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Texas lawmakers discuss bill that could levy $10K …

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Day 1 in court for murder trial of man accused of …

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