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Why are CapTex Triathletes allowed to swim in Lady Bird Lake?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One of Austin's most famous bodies of water prohibits swimming... for the most part. Lady Bird Lake -- formerly called Town Lake, and technically a reservoir...
Be Careful Where You Swim This Summer
[ad_1] That glistening swimming hole might look—and feel—refreshing on a sweltering day. But writhing in pain from stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting? Staring at the bathroom ceiling instead of the...
What the New ‘MAHA’ Report Says About Children’s Health
[ad_1] A new federal report issued by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission portrays children’s health as in alarming decline due to poor diet, chemical exposures, over-medicalization, a lack...
Several Central Texas counties receive trail grants from the state
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.8 million in grants Thursday for trail construction and maintenance projects, and a few Central Texas counties...
The Genetic Cholesterol That Can Impact Your Heart Health
[ad_1] TC, HDL, LDL: There’s an alphabet soup of cholesterol types to know about. Relatively new on the scene is Lp(a), or lipoprotein(a). Though it was first described by a...
Sharolen Roque missing: Amber Alert issued for 15-year-old
[ad_1] HOUSTON (KIAH) — An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old girl from Houston named Sharolen Roque, who was last seen in the company of a 20-year-old...
Georgetown Police warn of fraudulent callers posing as officers
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Georgetown Police Department warned residents after it received reports of fraudulent callers posing as law enforcement. GPD said the calls were meant to...
The Weirdest Things Podiatrists Have Removed From Feet
[ad_1] Dr. Jeffrey Hurless still remembers the young patient who showed up for a podiatry appointment complaining about a large blister on the bottom of his big toe. The sore...
Weekend Watch: Julius Caesar in the park, Margarita Fest, and a half marathon
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN)—There is plenty to do this weekend as we move into Memorial Day Weekend (a longer weekend for many, or the start of summer vacation for others). Even...
Report: Austin's tech scene is losing momentum
[ad_1] AUSTIN (ABJ) — For decades, Austin has mostly seen itself climbing in the ranks as a startup hub and place where big tech is growing at a rapid pace....
