SXSW leaders squash rumors of festival not returning to Austin after 2026

With no convention center to host South by Southwest for the next few years, some people have been wondering whether the festival and conference will return to Austin after this year.

https://www.kxan.com/news/sxsw/sxsw-leaders-squash-rumors-of-festival-not-returning-to-austin-after-2026/

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How is everyone doing today? Personally, I'm feeling very attacked by nature.

Tissues ✔️ allergy meds ✔️ nasal spray ✔️ fun and games with friends - pending March 15th

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Central Texas woman’s midwifery license suspended following 2 death investigations

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation said the emergency order was “necessary to protect public health and safety of pregnant women.”

https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/texas-womans-midwifery-license-suspended-following-2-death-investigations/

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Remarkable Women: Cecilia Corral, co-founder of CareMessage

Cecilia Corral, co-founder of CareMessage, created a platform that enables free community health care clinics to text their patients, providing them with a more efficient way to communicate and receive care.

https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/remarkable-women-cecilia-corral-co-founder-of-caremessage/

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Austin airport gears up for busy travel season ahead of spring festivities in the city

AUS says its expecting to exceed over 30,000 departing passengers from March rolling into the start of April. 

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-airport/austin-airport-gears-up-for-busy-travel-season-ahead-of-spring-festivities-in-the-city/

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Property bordering Enchanted Rock State Natural Area now under permanent protection

A 240-acre property bordering Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is now under permanent protection, according to the Hill Country Conservancy.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hill-country/property-bordering-enchanted-rock-state-natural-area-now-under-permanent-protection/

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Our top story: November's liberal army will be helmed by James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, after the capital city and Latino-majority areas propelled the former to victory over Jasmine Crockett. https://www.texasobserver.org/lead-blue-backlash-texas-dems-austin/

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To Lead Blue Backlash, Texas Dems Turn to Austin

November's liberal army will be helmed by James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, after the capital city and Latino-majority areas propelled the former to victory over Jasmine Crockett.

The Texas Observer

How one Austin mom turned tragedy into a national model for campus safety

Austin mom, Joell McNew, has made it her life's mission to protect thousands of students in the Austin community.

https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/how-one-austin-mom-turned-tragedy-into-a-national-model-for-campus-safety/

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'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/

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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/

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