Surveillance footage shows alleged burglar in east Austin neighborhood

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Residents in the University Hills neighborhood of east Austin said they are terrified after multiple burglaries happened nearby, with some reportedly taking place when people were asleep inside.

Surveillance footage shows alleged burglar in east …

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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Residents in the University Hills neighborhood of east Austin said they are terrified after multiple burglaries happened nearby, with some reportedly taking place when people were asleep inside.

Instacart rolls out new option for shoppers to pay …

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If you have money left in a Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account, you're running out of time to use those benefits. New IRS rules this year mean "if you don't use it, you lose it" at the end of the year. FSA funds can be used for certain medical and dental expenses. But Experts say many stores make it difficult for shoppers to use those types of funds - and it's not always clear what you can and cannot use the funds for. Our Sally Hernandez talked with an executive from a major Delivery Service rolling out a new option to help.

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.

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