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Central Texas events canceled due to scattered storms April 11-12 The KXAN First Warning Weather team anticipates this weekend to bring scattered storms to Central Texas. As a result, some events have moved their date back or moved their events inside to prevent getting soaked. https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/central-texas-events-canceled-due-to-scattered-storms-april-11-12/ #CentralTexas #Local #News #TopStories

Austin Wildlife’s rescued baby beaver 'Paddles' starts rehab in Amarillo Austin Wildlife Rescue gave an update on the little beaver it helped rescue last week. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-wildlifes-rescued-baby-beaver-paddles-starts-rehab-in-amarillo/ #Austin #CentralTexas #Instagram #Local #News #Texas #TopStories

Rare 'albino' bluebonnets discovered in Central Texas state park “Albino” bluebonnets were spotted Friday at Inks Lake State Park in Burnet. https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/rare-albino-bluebonnets-discovered-in-central-texas-state-park/ #CentralTexas #BurnetCounty #CentralTexasThingstoDo #Local #News #Texas #TopStories

National Padel League returns to Austin This year will feature a dual-season format in the spring and fall and expanded women’s categories. The league will expand its reach in 2026, with competition growing from close to 35 cities last year to more than 40 cities across the United States. https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/national-padel-league-returns-to-austin/ #CentralTexas #Austin #Local #LocalSports #News #Sports #Texas #TopStories

Kids get messy learning flood solutions in Austin Students at Wayside Real Learning Academy are learning about flooding in a fun, unique, and quite messy way - by building their own solutions to a problem Central Texas has always had. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/kids-get-messy-learning-flood-solutions-in-austin/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth #CentralTexas #Kxan #LearningUndefeated #TexasEducationAgency

SNAP benefits change April 1: What you can and can't buy Starting April 1, Texans who use SNAP benefits won’t be allowed to purchase items like sugary drinks and candy. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/snap-benefits-change-april-1-what-you-can-and-cant-buy/ #Texas #Austin #Local #News #TopStories #Benefits #Candy #CentralTexas #FoodStamps #Kxan #New #Restriction #Rule #Snap

Bluebonnet Air Show returns to Burnet for 34th year An annual tradition was in the sky over Burnet this past weekend. https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/bluebonnet-air-show-returns-to-burnet-for-34th-year/ #CentralTexas #BurnetCounty #CentralTexasThingstoDo #Local #News #TopStories

'It could have been far, far worse': ALERRT says mass shooting training saved lives The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center (ALERRT) which trains first responders, including Austin Police, believes the quick response to the mass shooting in downtown Austin early Sunday saved lives. https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-mass-shooting/it-could-have-been-far-far-worse-alerrt-says-mass-shooting-training-saved-lives/ #6thStreetMassShooting #Austin #CentralTexas #Investigations

Community Impact, KXAN talk about new restaurants and shops in Central Texas From new restaurants in downtown Austin to a major retailer coming to Dripping Springs. Our media partners at Community Impact spoke with KXAN's Sally Hernandez about new businesses popping up around Central Texas. https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/community-impact-kxan-talk-about-new-restaurants-and-shops-in-central-texas/ #CentralTexas #Austin #Local #News #TopStories

How to see March's total lunar eclipse in Central Texas Central Texans will have the opportunity to witness a neat celestial event on Tuesday, March 3 - a total lunar eclipse. https://www.kxan.com/things-to-do/how-to-see-marchs-total-lunar-eclipse-in-central-texas/ #CentralTexasThingstoDo #Austin #CentralTexas #Local #News #TopStories #Lunareclipse #Spacescience

New Girl Scout patch, online safety curriculum launches in Central Texas The organization teamed up with Not on Our Watch Texas and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, to create new educational curriculum designed to empower girls with the knowledge they need to recognize and protect themselves from online predators. https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/new-girl-scout-patch-online-safety-curriculum-launches-in-central-texas/ #CentralTexas #Austin #Local #News #Texas

Georgetown Palace Theatre suffers damage, cancels showings following winter storm The Georgetown Palace Theatre said it suffered extensive damage during the winter storm that occurred last weekend. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/georgetown/georgetown-palace-theatre-suffers-damage-cancels-showings-following-winter-storm/ #Georgetown #CentralTexas #CentralTexasThingstoDo #Local #News #TopStories

Texas State Police Department welcomes 2 new therapy dogs Texas State Police held a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday to welcome the department’s  therapy dogs. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/san-marcos/texas-state-police-department-welcomes-2-new-therapy-dogs/ #SanMarcos #CentralTexas #Local #News #SimpleHealth #TopStories