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A state representative says she filed a “meaningful” patient safety bill in direct response to a series of KXAN investigations into systems that allow problem doctors to keep practicing in Texas. Read more https://www.kxan.com/investigations/meaningful-bill-protecting-patient-safety-coming-thanks-to-kxan-investigation-lawmaker-says/

The Austin Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a central Austin hit-and-run that occurred March 11, according to an APD news release. Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/apd-searching-for-suspect-vehicle-in-central-austin-hit-and-run/

Storm chaser Jeff Mangum reflects on the tornado outbreak that damaged homes in Round Rock and other parts of Central Texas.

The Texas Senate passed a constitutional amendment 30-1 Monday that would deny bail for those facing violent or sexual charges, as part of Republicans’ larger push around bail reform after campaigning on promises of “tough-on-crime’ policies.

Crow Bar will move from its original South Congress location after it learned a 2022 intentionally-set fire will require the building to be demolished. Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/crow-bar-to-relocate-from-south-congress-location-after-2022-fire/

Wondering when the best time is to list your Austin home? New realtor.com data states it’s coming up soon. Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/this-april-week-is-the-best-time-to-list-your-austin-area-home-data-says/

Austin Police Department Chief Joseph Chacon pinned and congratulated the Rabbi Marie Betcher. She will serve as the lead chaplain for APD. Betcher is the first woman and first rabbi to lead the APD chaplains on the force.

Austin Police launched a homicide investigation after a man died following a house fire late Sunday night.

Austin Public Health is upping its incentive for Travis County residents to get their COVID vaccinations, the health authority announced Monday. Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/coronavirus/austin-public-health-giving-50-gift-cards-for-covid-shots-boosters/

Hundreds are expected to attend a rally Monday afternoon at the Texas Capitol, where they’ll push for bills protecting the LGBTQ community and criticize the dozens of proposed restrictions now under consideration.

Read more https://www.kxan.com/lgbtq/advocates-celebrities-rally-to-support-lgbtq-rights-at-texas-capitol/

One student was fatally shot and another injured when a third student opened fire outside a Dallas-area high school Monday morning before being arrested on a murder charge, police said.

Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/officials-2-hurt-after-shooting-at-texas-school/

People walking or riding their bikes in Texas are being hit by cars more often. KXAN morning anchor Tom Miller talked with the Texas Department of Transportation about how bad it's gotten, and what's being done about it.