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• Admirers salute Billy Graham as motorcade crosses North Carolina

  25-02-2018 00:19 via kxan.com
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Admirers took photos on their phones, fire trucks parked on freeway overpasses and police officers saluted as a motorcade carrying the body of the Rev. Billy Graham crossed the evangelist’s beloved home state of North Carolina for four hours Saturday from his mountain chapel to namesake library in the state’s largest city.
  Residents in some of Graham’s most cherished places paid tribute to “America’s Pastor,” starting at the traini
  
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• Fire breaks out at historic Oregon hotel used in 'The Shining'

  20-04-2024 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A fire broke out Thursday night at an Oregon hotel that film fans may recognize from Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining."Fire officials in Clackamas County said the fire broke out sometime before 9:30 p.m. in an attic of the Timberline Lodge, a historic Mount Hood hotel that served as the exterior for the Overlook Hotel in Kubrick's 1980 thriller.Fire crews from Clackamas, as well as Hoodland Fire, Gresham Fire and Estacada Fire, were all on the scene fighting the blaze
  
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• Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band member, dies at 80

  20-04-2024 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Dickey Betts, the singer and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday at the age of 80.“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old,” Betts’ family announced in a statement to Rolling Stone.Seen here in 2017, Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wr
  
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• Texas man shares encounter with on-the-run murder suspect

  20-04-2024 17:31 via kxan.com
  
  SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — When Joe Cuevas woke up on April 15, he didn't expect to be nearly run over with his own car by a murder suspect fleeing law enforcement in a multi-county police chase.In fact, Cuevas thought it would be a day like any other. His usual day-to-day routine sees him waking up at his home west of San Angelo and taking his 13-year-old son to school at TLCA San Angelo. As the owner of C&C Pipe & Fencing, he then spends time refueling the compa
  
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• Could a 'new star' appear in the sky this summer? Here's what to know

  20-04-2024 17:27 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — As if 2024 couldn’t be dazzling enough for skywatchers — what with the total solar eclipse, the return of the ‘devil comet,’ and a chance at stunning shows of the northern lights — astronomers believe we have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a ‘new’ star.NASA reported earlier this year that a star system, some 3,000 light-years away from us, will erupt, making it appear as if a "new" star has formed near the constellation Hercules.&nb
  
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• Dr Pepper announces limited edition summer flavor

  20-04-2024 17:24 via kxan.com
  
  SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) - Dr Pepper announced on Wednesday that a limited edition summer flavor will be released soon.
  According to the soda company established in 1885, the flavor Creamy Coconut is coming to shelves for a limited time.
  "She's smooth, she's delicious and she tastes like summer," Dr Pepper said when posting about the new flavor.
  The naturally and artificially flavored drink will also come in zero sugar.Currently, Dr Pepper has a cherry vanilla, cream soda, cherry, strawberries
  
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• Jason Kelce loses his Super Bowl ring after stunt involving a pool of chili

  20-04-2024 17:22 via kxan.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) - In this week's episode of the "New Heights" podcast, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce revealed that his Super Bowl ring is officially gone.The podcast held an event at the University of Cincinnati last Thursday called "Jason Lost His Ring," created to poke fun at the retired NFL player's tendency to lose his 2018 Super Bowl ring."I don’t even know if Travis knows this, but I legitimately lost my Super Bowl ring in this event," said Kelce. "They could
  
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• How much does the 'American dream' cost in your state?

  20-04-2024 17:19 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — For years, the American dream seemed attainable. A home with a yard surrounded by a picket fence; a dog named Fido or Spot running around with your two kids as you come home from a nice job where you get paid enough to afford the aforementioned space. But, following multiple years of stubborn inflation, coupled with a housing market that refuses to cool and a trend of mounting debt, achieving the American dream has become, to some, just a dream. Even more recently, an anal
  
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• FAA issues new rules to combat air traffic controller fatigue

  20-04-2024 17:16 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing new rules and guidelines to combat reports of fatigue among air traffic controllers.To lower the risk of exhaustion and burnout, the controllers will be mandated to take 12 hours off before midnight shifts and 10 hours off between shifts in general, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker said in a statement released on Friday. The requirements will be effective in 90 days. The new guidelines come after the FAA commissi
  
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• Disneyland clears major hurdle in $1.9B expansion plans

  20-04-2024 17:08 via kxan.com
  
  ANAHEIM, Cali. (KTLA) — The Anaheim City Council has given its preliminary approval of a measure allowing for a massive $1.9 billion expansion of Disneyland, known as DisneylandForward.City council members voted 7-0 in favor of the proposal early Wednesday morning following an 8-hour public hearing.
  It will face a final city council vote on May 7. Should the proposal be approved at that time, land use changes related to DisneylandForward won't be implemented until 30 days later.The Disneyl
  
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• Would you like a cicada salad? Buzzy bug dishes will arrive soon

  20-04-2024 17:07 via kxan.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As the nation prepares for trillions of red-eyed bugs known as periodical cicadas to emerge, it's worth noting that they're not just annoying, noisy pests — if prepared properly, they can also be tasty to eat.Blocks away from such French Quarter fine-dining stalwarts as Antoine's and Brennan's, the Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans has long served up an array of alternative, insect-based treats at its “Bug Appetit” cafe overlooking the Missis
  
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• ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star halts filming to help child who mistook her for a real cop

  20-04-2024 17:07 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- Mariska Hargitay, famously known for her role as Olivia Benson in the NBC series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," recently channeled her character to help a lost child in New York City who mistook her for an actual cop. The actress was filming an episode for the show's 25th season at Manhattan's Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park when a young girl approached her on April 10, according to NBC.
  The child reportedly thought Hargitay was an on-duty police officer bec
  
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• Morgan Wallen breaks silence after allegedly throwing chair from Nashville bar rooftop

  20-04-2024 16:59 via kxan.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Nearly two weeks after Morgan Wallen was arrested on felony charges for allegedly throwing a chair from the roof of a bar in downtown Nashville, the country music star addressed the controversy on social media."I didn't feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks," Wallen said in his first X post since the incident. Later, he also indicated he would "accept responsibility" for the actions that took place on April 7.That night, police had be
  
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• Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse has died, police say

  20-04-2024 16:57 via kxan.com
  
  MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) – The man who set himself on fire outside the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died, authorities said.The man, identified by police as 37-year-old Max Azzarello, was declared dead by staff at a hospital Friday night, according to the NYPD.Azzarello had walked into Collect Pond Park in Lower Manhattan around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, opened a bookbag, and threw pamphlets containing conspiracy theories into the air, according
  
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• 1 dead after fire in north Austin

  20-04-2024 16:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person died overnight Friday into Saturday after a structure fire broke out in north Austin.The Austin Fire Department responded to a call in the 11000 block of Indianhead Drive shortly after 1:15 a.m. Crews were able to knock down the fire and worked to overhaul and ventilate the structure.Austin-Travis County treated a victim AFD pulled from the fire who was in cardiac arrest.ATCEMS later said the patient died after extensive resuscitative efforts were unsuccessful. A
  
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• Petition to remove Travis County DA Jose Garza granted

  20-04-2024 14:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A petition filed in the 455th Travis County District Court on Apr. 8. calling for the removal of Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza was granted Friday afternoon by Dib Waldrip, the 433rd District Judge in Comal County and Presiding Judge of the 3rd Administrative Judicial Region.
  Waldrip, who was appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to serve as the Presiding Judge of the 3rd Administrative Judicial Region in 2022, was assigned the case on Apr. 10 before granting the
  
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• Petition to remove Travis County DA José Garza granted

  20-04-2024 14:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A petition filed in the 455th Travis County District Court on Apr. 8. calling for the removal of Travis County District Attorney José Garza was granted Friday afternoon by Dib Waldrip, the 433rd District Judge in Comal County and Presiding Judge of the 3rd Administrative Judicial Region.
  Waldrip, who was appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to serve as the Presiding Judge of the 3rd Administrative Judicial Region in 2022, was assigned the case on Apr. 10 before granti
  
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• Travis County judge appoints prosecuting attorney in petition to remove District Attorney José Garza

  20-04-2024 05:20 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A Travis County judge issued an order Friday appointing a prosecuting attorney to represent the state in a petition to remove Travis County District Attorney José Garza.In the order, Judge Dip Waldrip appointed the Office of the Bell County Attorney and the Honorable Jim Nichols to represent the state.After reviewing and investigating the matter, the prosecuting attorney will possess full authority to proceed in litigation as he deems appropriate.
  
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• Judge appoints prosecuting attorney in petition to remove District Attorney José Garza

  20-04-2024 05:20 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) --Dib Waldrip, 433rd District Judge in Comal County and Presiding Judge of Texas' Third Administrative Judicial Region issued an order Friday appointing a prosecuting attorney to represent the state in a petition to remove Travis County District Attorney José Garza.In the order, Judge Dib Waldrip appointed the Office of the Bell County Attorney and the Honorable Jim Nichols to represent the state.After reviewing and investigating the matter, the prosecuting att
  
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• Texas baseball falters in series opener 5-0 to TCU

  20-04-2024 05:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas offense struggled and dropped the series opener to TCU 5-0 on Friday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.The Longhorns managed just five hits, none of which came with runners on base. Peyton Powell went 2-for-4 as the only Texas player with multiple hits. The Longhorns struck out 10 times and walked just twice.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersMax Grubbs was sadd
  
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• No. 1 Texas makes it 7 consecutive wins, nears program record with 4-2 victory over Kansas

  20-04-2024 04:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mia Scott smacked a 2-run home run to lift No. 1 Texas to a 4-2 win over Kansas on Friday at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.The Longhorns notched their seventh-consecutive victory and started the 3-game series with a nice pitching performance from freshman Teagan Kavan. She allowed two runs on five hits with three strikeouts to earn her 13th win of the season. Mac Morgan picked up her second save of the season after allowing one hit in two innings to end the game. Pressure? W
  
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• All faiths come together to celebrate Muslim community at Texas Capitol

  20-04-2024 03:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Friday, people of all faiths came together to celebrate Austin's Muslim community at the Texas Capitol.The third annual 'Eid Celebration at the Capitol' took place to mark Eid ul-Fitr (EED-al-FITTER)-- the "feast of fast breaking" to celebrate the end of Ramadan, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin) said in a news release.The third annual 'Eid Celebration at the Capitol' took part to mark Eid ul-Fitr (EED-al-FITTER)-- the "feast of fast breaking" to celebra
  
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• Mixed drinks election could bring new businesses to Thorndale

  20-04-2024 01:38 via kxan.com
  
  THORNDALE, Texas (KXAN) — Thorndale voters will soon decide on a proposition allowing for the legal sale of mixed drinks if passed.Thorndale Mayor George Galbreath said a citizen petition circulated, bringing enough signatures together to put Proposition A on the ballot.He said if passed, the ability to make mixed drinks sales could attract new businesses to the city."The two restaurants that I've talked to that are interested. That was one of the questions, because that's where some of th
  
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• Man uses screwdriver to fend off alligator that pulled him 'to bottom' of South Carolina river

  20-04-2024 01:33 via kxan.com
  
  BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A South Carolina man is recovering after he says he was attacked by an alligator while collecting fossils in the Cooper River earlier this week.William Georgitis, of West Ashley, was diving for fossils Monday afternoon when he was attacked and dragged to the bottom of the waterway, where he says he ran out of air.“When I surfaced, he was about 20 feet away from me and as soon as he saw me, he launched himself out of the water. I mean he was coming at me
  
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• Austin FC looking for 1st road win of season, improve Copa Tejas chances in Houston

  20-04-2024 01:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With one victory over a Copa Tejas rival this season, Austin FC is looking for another one Saturday in Houston.Verde and Black take on the Houston Dynamo at 7:30 p.m. from Shell Energy Park in downtown Houston, and not only do they want to add to its Texas rivalry win total, but also the first win this season away from home. They are one of six Western Conference teams that are winless on the road, but head coach Josh Wolff sees an opportunity to get three points and vault
  
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• Students plan affinity graduations in just months after University of Texas ban

  20-04-2024 00:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a Texas law banned diversity, equity and inclusion offices at public universities in the state, the University of Texas at Austin canceled several minority graduation events it had previously hosted for several years.
  This news was dropped on minority students around three months before the May 8 graduation weekend, leaving those communities to self-organize their own celebrations without any assistance from the school or its faculty.Sources: At least 20 UT employees
  
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• APD releases police footage of southwest Austin shooting involving police

  20-04-2024 00:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the Austin Police Department released the body-worn camera footage of officers involved in a shooting April 6 in southwest Austin.The man shot in the incident, identified by police as 31-year-old Avelino Medel II, was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. PAST COVERAGE: APD identifies man shot in southwest Austin officer-involved shootingNo charges are pending, though APD said the case remained under investigation. Medel was released from the
  
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• Students reportedly told to perform murder in puppet show assignment; Hays CISD investigating sub

  20-04-2024 00:08 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A Hays Consolidated Independent School District substitute teacher is under investigation, according to the district.Hays CISD told KXAN the teacher is a long-term substitute and that they've been suspended pending an investigation by the campus.The district said in a statement that, "Students report that the substitute assigned them to perform a puppet show in which at least one puppet had to be murdered. Additionally, one group of students reports that their perfor
  
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• Hays CISD investigates substitute for allegedly having students re-enact mass school shooting

  20-04-2024 00:08 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A Hays Consolidated Independent School District substitute teacher is under investigation, according to the district.Hays CISD told KXAN the teacher is a long-term substitute and that they've been suspended pending an investigation by the campus.The district said in a statement that, "Students report that the substitute assigned them to perform a puppet show in which at least one puppet had to be murdered. Additionally, one group of students reports that their perfor
  
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• Texas looking at a hotter-than-average summer, NOAA says

  19-04-2024 23:45 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – You may want to clean out the kiddie pool and dust off the patio furniture early this year. Texas is in for a hot start to summer, according to a national weather outlook released Thursday by the National Weather Service.
  All but two states on the new national forecast map are shown in shades of orange and red. The darker the color, the more likely an area is to see above-average temperatures between May and July this year. KXAN First Warning Weather forecastSouthern Texas in p
  
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