Insight: $28k for 28: Honoring Sims Legacy

For 28 years, The Sims Foundation has been helping Austin musicians, people in the music industry and their dependent family members get access to mental health services. And they do it at a low cost or even no-cost. Today kicks off a 28-day campaign to raise money to support the foundations' efforts. Executive Director Patsy Dolan Bouressa gives us insight.

Insight: $28k for 28: Honoring Sims Legacy

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For 28 years, The Sims Foundation has been helping Austin musicians, people in the music industry and their dependent family members get access to mental health services. And they do it at a low cost or even no-cost. Today kicks off a 28-day campaign to raise money to support the foundations' efforts. Executive Director Patsy Dolan Bouressa gives us insight.

KXAN News Today | Friday, Dec. 8 morning headlines

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Phase 1 of Austin's "HOME" Initiative passed overnight, and a Travis County judge granted a Texas woman the right to seek an emergency abortion, in opposition to the state's abortion ban laws. Plus, a look at the forecast. More on kxan.com.

Shooting spree suspect tried to run from corrections …

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https://www.kxan.com/news/local/travis-county/shooting-spree-suspect-tried-to-run-from-corrections-officers-in-jail-incident-sheriffs-office-says/ The suspect in Tuesday’s shooting spree in Central Texas that left six people dead and three injured tried to run from a corrections officer during an “incident” Wednesday after being taken into custody, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.

Weather and climate could lead to Austin grey fox …

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Wild grey foxes are a common sight on Huston-Tillotson University's campus in East Austin. A recent student revealed that their days may be numbered. A warming climate and development in the area could drive these foxes from their home and possibly to "extinction."

Foxes at Huston-Tillotson University could face ‘extinction’ …

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Wild grey foxes are a common sight on Huston-Tillotson University's campus in East Austin. A recent student revealed that their days may be numbered. A warming climate and development in the area could drive these foxes from their home and possibly to "extinction."

KXAN anchor opens up about postpartum complications; …

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Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/simplehealth/kxan-anchor-opens-up-about-postpartum-complications-how-new-parents-can-get-help/ One in seven women can develop a postpartum mood disorder. However, tracking postpartum anxiety is a bit tougher, because it’s not as well documented, experts said.

US Postal Service offering up to $150K for Leander …

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Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/leander/us-postal-service-offering-up-to-150k-for-leander-robbery-suspects/ On Thursday, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service issued a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest of two suspects wanted in a robbery that happened in Leander, according to a news release from USPS.

Nonprofit says fosters needed after rescue Labrador …

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Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/nonprofit-says-fosters-needed-after-rescue-labrador-retriever-gives-birth-to-14-puppies/ A former maternity nurse has now had the honor of helping her rescue Labrador Retriever deliver 14 puppies.

HHSC whistleblowers on Medicaid, SNAP delays: ‘We …

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Days after a local congressman asked the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to investigate months-long delays in Texas, potentially impacting millions of low-income and vulnerable people in the state, the agency is responding.

Community breakfast held in solidarity with Israel …

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On Thursday morning, people gathered at the Dell Jewish Community Center in Austin for a community breakfast. The breakfast was held in solidarity with Israel as the Israel-Hamas war rages on overseas.

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