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Austin-based startup helps hire retail workers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s a good chance you or someone you know has worked in retail. But one of the biggest problems in the industry is the ongoing labor shortage.…

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Caroline Rose Talks Austin’s Music Scene, Locally Shot Short “The Art of Forgetting”

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Caroline Rose, a musician from Austin, has garnered attention for their upcoming album ‘The Art of Forgetting.’ The album comes out on Friday and Rose is busy…

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Longtime Austin activist, AISD school board member giving to her community for 30 years

We asked you to tell us about the women who have inspired your life. We have passed hundreds of nominations in our Remarkable Women competition. Now we share the stories…

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Dylan Disu peaked at just the right time for the Longhorns during the March Madness run

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns senior forward Dylan Disu finished the regular season averaging 7.6 points per game, but once the postseason hit, he turned into a bucket machine and…

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Austin Non-Profit Receives $250,000 Grant for HACA Household Broadband Access

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Pathways, a branch of the Austin Housing Authority, received a $250,980 grant from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promote affordable broadband Internet access to eligible…

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Austin ISD Schools to Get $4 Million in Federal Funding to Help Narrow Equity Gap

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a perfect world, all Austin Independent School District campuses would be equitable in terms of resources and opportunities. While the district is working towards it, that’s…

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Texas could create a 7-person AI Advisory Council

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Legislature may move forward with creating a new group to study how useful or risky AI systems can be in state government. The Texas House…

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Affidavit: Suspect charged with $5K fraud by impersonating victim’s nephew in prison

Editor’s note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 21, 2023. BEE CAVE, Texas (KXAN) – Police said a person has been charged with stealing $5,000…

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WTAMU President Provides Reasoning For Canceling On-Campus Drag Show In Letter To Students, Staff, Faculty

Update (March 21, 4:04pm) In an additional petition, posted on the Conservative Change website Tuesday, students at the West Texas A&M University branch of Young Texas Conservatives, as well as…

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Residents provide early reviews of Project Connect’s 5 light rail options

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Austin unveils a first look at the future of light rail services in the city, residents share their thoughts on the projects on the table —…

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