Thursday evening First Warning Forecast

Widespread light rain this evening and overnight, then another storm system late Sunday into Monday.

Thursday evening First Warning Forecast

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Widespread light rain this evening and overnight, then another storm system late Sunday into Monday.

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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