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Sick Season Is in Full Force. Here’s What’s Going Around
The holidays came with a side of flu for many Americans, with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of illness last week, according to the latest government health...
11 Ways to Respond When Someone Insults a Loved One’s Disability
The way people with disabilities are treated is backsliding in the U.S., advocates say. Cruel names are slung around without a second thought; fingers are pointed; “jokes” are whispered...
They’re Adorable. And Endangered. Meet the World’s Smallest Monkey: the Pygmy Marmoset
Photographs by Neil Ever Osborne Text by Jessica Camille Aguirre It was after midnight in Quito when Stella de la Torre came for me, waiting under a streetlamp next...
When should I start dripping my faucets?
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It's officially winter, which means there are days when the temperatures will be freezing cold. There are many ways to get winter ready, but one...
Some residents affected after wastewater spill in Dripping Springs
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After thousands of gallons of "untreated wastewater" spilled in the city of Dripping Springs, the city is now advising affected residents to boil their water before...
Lockhart's music scene grows, city recognized as 'music-friendly'
LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) --- The city of Lockhart, known for its taste in food, was recognized for its taste in music. City of Lockhart named ‘Music Friendly Texas Certified...
Even Small Amounts of Alcohol Can Cause Cancer, Surgeon General Says
On Jan. 3, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a sobering report about the cancer risks linked to something that most Americans enjoy frequently: an alcoholic beverage.In the advisory, Dr....
After NOLA attack, congressman discusses bollard protections
Project Summary: This story is part of KXAN’s “Preventing Disaster” investigation, which initially published on May 15, 2024. The project follows a fatal car crash into an Austin hospital’s...
'Transparency matters': Some Burnet County residents concerned about selection process for new judge
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The new year will bring new leadership to Burnet County, Texas. Burnet County Commissioners and members of the public discussed a process for picking a new...
HSBC pulling back from China credit card business after struggling to expand: sources
HSBC is pulling back from its credit card business in China eight years after its launch, as the lender struggled to expand and make the enterprise profitable in the...
