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Border wall construction goes on in spite of Biden mandate to stop it
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- There's a large construction yard right at the border between Tijuana and San Ysidro just off Dairy Mart Road. It's nondescript, surrounded by a mesh fence with several trailers on its premises. From above, one will notice lots of steel...
As Travis County hits record daily COVID-19 deaths, local transport, funeral services try to keep up
AUSTIN (KXAN) — This week, Travis County hit a record number of COVID-19 deaths in one day: 17. Some who work in Austin's funeral industry say they're dealing with more grieving families than ever before. Richard Avila said it's the busiest he's been in his 25-year...
Texas AG threatens lawsuit after DHS puts halt on immigration deportations
AUSTIN (KVEO) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement on Thursday calling the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) pause on certain deportations "unlawful." Department of Homeland Security suspending new enrollments for Remain in Mexico program In a...
Central Texas man connected to U.S. Capitol riot surrenders to federal authorities
AUSTIN (KWKT) — The U.S. District Attorney's Office says Chris Grider surrendered to FBI agents in Austin Thursday. Grider faced a federal arrest warrant on accusations he took part in the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. He is expected to appear before U.S....
APH says phone number listed to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine intended for those without internet
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Every day, Texans in Phase 1B fight to get the vaccine in a world with limited doses. Austin Public Health says it has vaccinated 3,500 people out of the 12,000 doses it received this week. There's still thousands on the waiting list to receive the...
Austin Police Department places new fencing at headquarters entrance for ’employee safety’
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Crews are now working to install permanent fencing at the entrance of Austin Police Department's headquarters in downtown Austin. Police confirmed Thursday the fencing is a continuation of security enhancements that began months ago to their...
With expiration dates approaching, Texas school districts ease up rapid testing restrictions
AUSTIN (KXAN) — With a March expiration date rapidly approaching, the Eanes Independent School District will be easing up its protocols to allow more students to receive rapid COVID-19 testing at their leisure in order to deplete its existing supply of tests. A...
Dog spent days outside Turkish hospital waiting for sick owner
Devoted dog Boncuk waits at the entrance of a medical care facility in the Black Sea city of Trabzon, Turkey, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Boncuk has spent five days waiting in front of the hospital where her sick owner was receiving treatment. (DHA via AP)Cemal Senturk,...
Hi, How Are You Project hopes virtual ‘Happy Habits’ raises mental health awareness
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two Austin groups are collaborating to raise awareness for mental health starting Friday with a "Happy Habit-A-Thon." The Hi, How Are You Project and American Campus Communities teamed up to put on the multi-day event that urges people to incorporate...
READ: Full transcript of Amanda Gorman’s inauguration poem ‘The Hill We Climb’
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — In a day revolving around an oath of office, the spoken words of a young American poet earned the spotlight this inauguration. Amanda Gorman recited her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the swearing-in ceremony of President Joe Biden and Vice...