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Local non-profit helps single moms by repairing cars
HUTTO, Texas (KXAN) — It’s the last thing Tamra Mangum was thinking about it – car repairs. After her husband’s unexpected death, she said it was tough juggling her family, home life and work. “Typically, there’s a lot of support in the beginning. And you have a lot of people that surround you and see how they […] → Read More
State to release report on maternal deaths earlier than expected after concerns about delays
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Maternal health advocates are demanding the state health department release data on why Texas moms are dying and if those deaths were preventable. The Department of State Health Services first told KXAN investigators that the report by the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Committee would be released by next summer but now it’s expected to […] → Read More
Texas families push for proposed nationwide law to streamline missing persons reports
The Help Find the Missing Act would make it easier for families to add their loved ones to a national registry. → Read More
‘Not having accurate data handicaps us,’ say advocates after state delays release of report on maternal deaths
The report which includes pregnancy-related deaths and disparities was supposed to be released last month but the Texas Department of State Health Services said it’s still being reviewed. → Read More
SNAP benefits backlog continues; state workers say they need help too
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said an increase in applications and staffing shortages has made the backlog even more challenging. → Read More
Some Georgetown homeowners describe ‘outrageous’ water bills; city blames supply chain issues
The city said because of the pandemic and supply chain issues there was a delay in getting a shipment of new transmitters, and it has received sporadic inventory from the vendor since 2021. → Read More
Texans report long wait times to 2-1-1 about SNAP food benefits; problems logging onto accounts
Several people reached out to KXAN about issues accessing and contacting HHSC about SNAP benefits. → Read More
Long waitlists in Central Texas: Families scramble to find child care
Success By 6, a coalition of early childhood advocates and part of the United Way for Greater Austin surveyed child care providers in Travis County during the spring and found 89% had difficulty hiring in the previous six months. → Read More
Colorado school training program says students key to school safety. What’s Texas doing?
“It’s the missing link — it’s the only piece that for years and years, because we’re afraid to empower kids, you know, that that is lacking,” said Joe Deedon, founder and president of TAC*ONE Consulting out of Denver. → Read More
ALERRT active shooter training center developing ‘age-appropriate’ curriculum for students
ALERRT is in the process of creating new curriculum aimed at preparing students, and Assistant Director John Curnutt said Tuesday’s tragedy highlights the need for this kind of training, tailored to different developmental stages. → Read More
ALERRT active shooter training center developing ‘age-appropriate’ curriculum for students
ALERRT is in the process of creating new curriculum aimed at preparing students, and Assistant Director John Curnutt said Tuesday’s tragedy highlights the need for this kind of training, tailored to different developmental stages. → Read More
New Texas law helping families looking for missing loved ones
John and Joseph’s Law requires law enforcement agencies, justices of the peace and medical examiners in the state to use NamUs, a national database to solve missing and unidentified persons cases. → Read More
‘We’ve suffered long enough’: Families fed up after repeated floods; relief years away
The City of Austin said a small culvert opening under a railroad crossing is the main cause of flooding. → Read More
Texas families hopeful bonuses will help state hospital shortages
The state committee tasked with oversight of the waitlist said in a recent hearing in January that staffing shortages during the pandemic is why the waitlist is growing. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccine hesitation? Researchers say decision is personal and complicated
Researchers in Central Texas have been studying vaccination choices and explained that the decision to get the vaccine can be personal and complicated. → Read More
Williamson County homeowners fight ‘outrageous’ water bills
Matthew Martinez shared his frustrations on his community's Facebook page and said neighbors immediately started posting about their higher bills. KXAN investigators heard from seven homeowner dealing with similar concerns including Kayode Ojetola. → Read More
Money missing from Austin HOAs, says attorney
Mason Weems was celebrating with family and getting ready for the new year last December when he heard a knock on his door. → Read More
Do car dealers have to honor online prices? One Cedar Park family’s warning
Car dealers licensed with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles have to follow advertising rules. → Read More
A new pilot program connects moms with doulas
"I really don't think his, his birth would have gone as smoothly as it did had she not been there." → Read More
State of Texas: ‘On the wrong track’ – Poll shows growing disapproval over the direction of Texas
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — New polling from the Texas Politics Project asked voters whether they thought the state was headed in the right direction. Just 35% of those polls said yes, 52% said they thought Texas was on the wrong track. “This is really an eye-opener for us,” said Jim Henson, executive director of the Texas […] → Read More