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• Amber Alert issued for Texas teen after mother and sister found dead

  09-11-2016 23:44 via kxan.com
  
  BAYTOWN, TX (AP) — Police have detained a man described as a person of interest after a mother and her 13-year-old daughter were slain in their Houston-area home and an older daughter was missing.Baytown police Lt. Steve Dorris said officers questioned the 21-year-old man Wednesday. No charges were immediately filed.
  Police on Tuesday, responding to a relative not being able to contact family members, found the bodies of 37-year-old Cynthia Morris and her daughter, Breanna Pavilicek. Both
  
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• PHOTOS: UT students protest Trump in downtown march

  09-11-2016 23:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hundreds of University of Texas at Austin students protested President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday through the streets of downtown Austin. The crowd, which swelled to more than 400 by 4 p.m., chanted anti-Trump and progressive slogans.
  The crowd went down Guadalupe Street from campus, crossing the First Street Bridge where they paused and regrouped. The protesters then looped around to the Congress Avenue Bridge and marched on the Capitol before returning to campus. Aus
  
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• F-18’s collide off San Diego, pilots safe

  09-11-2016 23:32 via kxan.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) – The Marine Corps says two fighter jets have collided over the Pacific off San Diego and both pilots are safe.
  The single-seat F/A-18 Hornets collided Wednesday during a training mission over the water.
  The Marine Corps said one pilot was able to land safely at nearby Naval Air Station North Island.
  The other pilot ejected safely and crews were in route to rescue him.
  Marine Corps officials said they had no information on his condition or further details.
  The jets belong to
  
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• UT students march through downtown protesting President-elect Trump

  09-11-2016 21:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hundreds of University of Texas at Austin students are marching through downtown, Wednesday, following an election upset by President-elect Donald Trump. At around 4 p.m. students finished their loop through downtown Austin and made their way back to campus.
  In a Facebook Live video by KXAN’s Alicia Inns, students were seen marching quickly through downtown in the rain, passing City Hall and blocking the First Street Bridge over Lady Bird Lake
  
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• UT students block First Street bridge protesting President-elect Trump

  09-11-2016 21:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hundreds of University of Texas at Austin students are marching downtown, Wednesday, following an election upset by President-elect Donald Trump.
  In a Facebook Live video by KXAN’s Alicia Inns, students made their way downtown past City Hall and are currently blocking the First Street Bridge over Lady Bird Lake.
  Students were chanting “Donald Trump has got to go,” as well as “Texas! Fight! Texas Fight!” and “Si se puede” (
  
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• Hundreds march through downtown protesting President-elect Trump

  09-11-2016 21:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hundreds of University of Texas at Austin students are marching through downtown, Wednesday, following an election upset by President-elect Donald Trump. At around 4 p.m. students finished their loop through downtown Austin and made their way back to campus.
  In a Facebook Live video by KXAN’s Alicia Inns, students were seen marching quickly through downtown in the rain, passing City Hall and blocking the First Street Bridge over Lady Bird Lake
  
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• Martin Shkreli debuts secret Wu-Tang album after Trump win

  09-11-2016 20:18 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s victory Tuesday has prompted embattled pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli to publicly debut some songs off the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album he bought for $2 million last year.
  Shkreli promised last month to release “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” if the Republican took the White House. He made good on the plan early Wednesday by playing snippets of the album during a live Periscope video posted on Twitter. The video ha
  
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• Classes continue for 400 Austin ISD students at new school

  09-11-2016 20:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It is the first day of class for T.A. Brown Elementary students.
  While the semester started back in August, deep structural issues forced Austin ISD leaders to suddenly close the north Austin school on Nov. 3. Last week, engineers discovered potentially dangerous issues with the nearly 60-year-old building, including a sinking floor that threatened to collapse.
  “The floor was unstable,” said Chelsy Guzman, a fourth-grader at T.A. Brown.
  School leaders moved near
  
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• Obama: ‘Heartened’ by Trump’s call for unity

  09-11-2016 19:33 via kxan.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Conceding Hillary Clinton’s staggering defeat, President Barack Obama on Wednesday said he was heartened by Donald Trump’s call for unity after his stunning victory and “we are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country.”
  Obama spoke to reporters in the Rose Garden of the White House in a post-election ritual meant to signal the peaceful transition of power from one president to the next. He vowed to do all he could to ensur
  
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• Woman sexually assaulted by armed man in east Austin

  09-11-2016 18:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man has been arrested accused of sexually assaulting a woman and holding her a knife-point in east Austin on Nov. 6 around 11:49 p.m.
  The victim told police she was walking in an unfamiliar area along Highway 290 and Interstate 35 when she was approached my an armed man identified as Thomas Merritt, 36. In the arrest affidavit the woman said he approached her near Cameron Road calling her names. Merritt then began shouting and placed her in a choke-hold putting a kni
  
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• Kilo of cocaine found in car by Fayette County deputies

  09-11-2016 18:14 via kxan.com
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Two people have been arrested after a traffic stop near Schulenburg revealed a kilogram of cocaine.
  Two deputies were patrolling Interstate 10 when they stopped a car for a traffic violation on Nov. 7. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the couple in the car was acting nervously and one of them had “marijuana residue” visible on their clothes.
  After consenting to a vehicle search, several secret compartments were found in the couple’s
  
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• Clinton: ‘We owe him an open mind, chance to lead’

  09-11-2016 18:05 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after Donald Trump, against all odds, won election as America’s 45th president, Hillary Clinton on Wednesday said the nation proved to be “more divided than we thought” but urged unity and told her supporters, “We owe him an open mind and a chance to lead.”
  Standing before a crowd of crestfallen but cheering supporters, she said, “This is painful and it will be for a long time.”
  Trump’s triumph over Clinton, not declar
  
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• Body found by AISD bus driver in east Austin

  09-11-2016 16:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are working to learn more about a suspicious death in east Austin after a body was found by an AISD bus driver Wednesday morning.
  According to Austin police, the body was discovered on the 1400 block of Meander Dr., near Fort Branch around 7:30 a.m. The victim is described by police as a Hispanic male in his mid 20’s with obvious trauma to his body.
  “They are trying to figure out everything that occurred during the incident and that’s why it&
  
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• Several states approve legal, medical marijuana use

  09-11-2016 15:17 via kxan.com
  
  U.S. (KXAN/AP) — Along with the selection of a new president, many states passed amendments during Tuesday’s election to allow medicinal and legalized marijuana use in their states.
  The passing of medical marijuana means it can be grown and dispensed at licensed facilities approved by the state.
  Arkansas: Medical marijuana
  Yes: 53 percent
  No: 47 percent
  Florida: Medical marijuana
  Yes: 71 percent 
  No: 29 percent
  Montana: Medical marijuana
  Yes: 57 percent
  No: 43 percent
  
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• Mother charged in death of 2-year-old court date reset

  09-11-2016 14:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The mother charged in the death of her two-year-old son was expected to be back in court on Wednesday, but her court date has been reset. The new court appearance has not been announced.
  Meagan Work is pleading not-guilty to the charges of tampering with evidence and injury to a child. She is accused of injuring her son Colton Turner, which resulted in his death and allegedly led to her burying him in a shallow grave. The toddler was found buried in a fi
  
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• Anti-Trump protesters take to California streets

  09-11-2016 14:41 via kxan.com
  
  BERKELEY, CA (KRON) — Protesters took to the streets in Oakland and Berkeley Tuesday night in a stance against the next president of the United States.
  The protesters marched from the University of California Berkeley campus at the Sproul Plaza around 12:00 a.m. and have made their way down Telegraph Avenue.
  The march began when Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump became the president-elect of the United States.
  A woman suffered serious injuries when she was hit by a car on state
  
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• Clinton to address supporters Wednesday morning

  09-11-2016 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) —  Hillary Clinton will be speaking to her supporters Wednesday morning. It will be her first public remarks since her stunning defeat to Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election.
  Her campaign says she’ll speak to staff and supporters at a New York hotel at 10:30 a.m. Clinton did not give a formal concession speech. But she did call Trump early Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory in Tuesday’s election.
  Donald Trump’s campaign manager Ke
  
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• Financial markets nosedive as Trump is elected president

  09-11-2016 13:43 via kxan.com
  
  U.S. (KXAN) — Around the world financial markets started to nosedive after it became apparent Tuesday night that Donald Trump would be the next president of the United States.
  DOW Futures plummeted 800 points as Trump gained more electoral college votes over Hillary Clinton. Chris Heerlein from Reap Financial joined us in the studio to discuss the economic impact of Trump being elected president.
  “We can control how much risk we have, do not make knee jerk decisions. A lot of wh
  
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• Amber Alert: Texas teen with man believed to have killed 2

  09-11-2016 12:41 via kxan.com
  
  BAYTOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Police in southeast Texas are looking for a teenager last seen with a man they believe killed two people.
  Vehicle last seen driven by Kirsten Fritch and a man suspected in two killings (Police photo)Baytown Police issued an Amber Alert for 16-year-old Kirsten Fritch. Officials believe she is with Jesse Dobbs, 22.
  Dobbs is a person of interest in two killings. Police say he left in the victim’s vehicle, a white Chrysler PT Cruiser. The license plate is FPN
  
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• Playlist: Music to help celebrate Trump’s big win

  09-11-2016 12:31 via kxan.com
  
  (MEDIA GENERAL) — Feeling pumped about the election results? Need a playlist to help you celebrate? Maybe this will help you out! You’ll find a range of everything from DJ Khaled to Hall & Oates.
  Plus, you’ll find a range of everything from DJ Khaled to Hall & Oates. Plus in between you can enjoy music from the musical Hamilton — seriously you need to check out that whole soundtrack if you haven’t already — and Queen, U2, Imagine Dragons and, of course
  
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• Gallo, Alter head to runoff for Austin City Council district 10

  09-11-2016 11:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council Member for District 10, Sheri Gallo, is heading to a Dec. 13 runoff election with Alison Alter.
  Gallo released a statement Tuesday night saying she is honored to be the clear reader in the race for district 10. “Facing three challengers and tens of thousands of dollars in negative attacks for the past three months… We have a strong and commanding position in this field, and tomorrow we begin working twice as hard to win this runoff elec
  
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• What it was like to be in the room as Donald Trump became President-Elect

  09-11-2016 10:43 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (MEDIA GENERAL) — On Tuesday, most Americans chose between their preferred major party presidential candidate. However, as a reporter, I had the unique chance and choice on which candidate I wanted to cover on election night.
  Hillary Clinton’s campaign made credentials for their election night party easy to access and for a long time, it seemed like it was the more organized of the two. However, after watching the 2016 race unfold in states like New Hampshire, Ohio and Penns
  
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• PHOTOS: Donald Trump’s stunning victory

  09-11-2016 10:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — President-elect Donald Trump’s victory took many by surprise as Tuesday night turned into the early hours of Wednesday morning.
  Crowds at Trump election night headquarters in New York were jubilant long before the presidency was called for their candidate. Hillary Clinton’s supporters were seen with tears in their eyes, before Campaign Chair John Podesta told the crowd to go home. Clinton conceded the race in a phone call to Trump Wednesday morning. Donald Trump
  
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• The world reacts to the presidential victory of Donald Trump

  09-11-2016 09:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott led the congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump.
  The governor said, “Trump’s best speech ever was his gracious acceptance speech as the president-elect. God be with him.” In a longer statement, Gov. Abbott continued, “One thing from this election is abundantly clear — millions of Americans feel they have been ignored by a political class in Washington, D.C. that prioritizes protecting an elite establishment be
  
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• Trump wins White House in astonishing victory

  09-11-2016 08:41 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected America’s 45th president Tuesday, an astonishing victory for a celebrity businessman and political novice who capitalized on voters’ economic anxieties, took advantage of racial tensions and overcame a string of sexual assault allegations on his way to the White House.
  His triumph over Hillary Clinton will end eight years of Democratic dominance of the White House and threatens to undo major achievements of President Barack Obama. He&r
  
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• Texas man arrested for attempting to vote twice

  09-11-2016 06:53 via kxan.com
  
  FORT BEND COUNTY, TX (WCMH) — Texas authorities say they arrested a man who claimed to be working for Donald Trump for voter fraud.
  Phillip Cook, Jr. was arrested after trying to vote for a second time at a polling station in an unincorporated area outside of Houston on Tuesday. Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls says Cook told poll officials and sheriff’s deputies that he was helping the Trump campaign and testing election security.
  Nehls said Cook was booked on suspicion of a
  
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• Hays County voters approve propositions 1 and 2

  09-11-2016 06:19 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Hays County voters passed two big propositions for the county on Tuesday.Proposition 1 is a $106.4 million bond that will go to improving public safety facilities. The three primary aspects will be emergency communication and 911 response, law enforcement facilities and support and expanding the updated jail.The current jail was designed 27 years ago and was built to handle far less people than are in the jail now.Sheriff Cutler says the bond is necessary and so
  
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• Margaret Moore declares victory as next Travis Co. district attorney

  09-11-2016 06:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Democrat Margaret Moore declared victory Election night in the race for Travis County District Attorney’s Office, defeating Republican Maura Phelan.
  Moore told KXAN’s Brittany Glas earlier Tuesday night she’s excited about a “brand new chapter” for criminal justice in the county, something she says the public’s been waiting for, and something the public deserves. She told me the office hasn’t been running the way it should. Inc
  
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• Moving to Canada? Good luck, their immigration website just crashed

  09-11-2016 05:37 via kxan.com
  
  (MEDIA GENERAL) — As election results were rolling in around 10 pm ET and a Trump victory seemed imminent, many Americans took the the internet to start making other plans–to move to Canada, that is.
  So many, in fact that Canada’s immigration website crashed.
  For many on social media, the irony was not lost.Hi America
  Moving to Canada is not a consolation prize. It is a privilege.
  — Alice Moran (@Alice_Moran) November 9, 2016Don't move to Canada. Go to law school and lear
  
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• Financial markets showing huge losses as prospects for Trump presidency rise

  09-11-2016 05:31 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are unloading shares as prospects for a Trump presidency appear to be rising.
  Dow futures have tumbled 3.7 percent or 691.00 points to 17,549.00, losses that had reached nearly 750 points earlier in the evening. S&P 500 futures are down 4.1 percent or 86.50 points at 2,049.00.
  Shares are tumbling across Asia, with the Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo down 4.4 percent at 16,410.55. India’s Sensex has sunk 5.4 percent to 26,164.36.
  The dollar has plunge
  
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• Sally Hernandez wins Travis County sheriff’s race

  09-11-2016 05:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Democrat Sally Hernandez won the race for Travis County sheriff Tuesday night, following a commanding lead in early voting totals.
  The first numbers of election night showed Hernandez leading 62 percent to 31 percent. “I’m excited that the Travis County residents have come out and overwhelmingly voted for a more progressive Travis County Sheriff’s Office,” Hernandez said. Incumbent Sheriff Greg Hamilton was not seeking reelection.
  The race has focuse
  
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• Few major issues at Central Texas polls

  09-11-2016 04:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —Organizations taking reports of possible issues at the polls say central Texas did not see major problems Tuesday.
  The Travis County Clerk, Dana DeBeauvoir, said Pecan Springs Elementary School had a fire alarm go off, causing that polling place to evacuate. The ballot box was locked down and the location needed a second ballot box to continue. The entire ordeal lasted about 30 minutes, according to DeBeauvoir.
  The Flawn Academic Center also opened 26 minutes late, according
  
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• $720M Prop 1 mobility bond approved by Austin voters

  09-11-2016 04:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a major victory for Austin Mayor Steve Adler, the $720 million bond to improve Austin roads has been approved by voters.
  The cost of the Smart Corridor Plan, marked as Proposition 1 on voters’ ballots, is expected to be close to $1.5 billion, or double the amount voters approved. Now that the bond has passed, the city will look beyond taxpayer dollars to get the other half funded. The primary goals of the plan: decrease congestion, increase travel options and add m
  
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• Pedestrian hit, killed by car in North Austin

  09-11-2016 04:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A pedestrian hit by a car in North Austin Tuesday night has died.
  Austin-Travis County EMS say the man, in his 50s, was taken to University Medical Center Brackenridge with critical injuries and CPR in progress. The crash happened at Payton Gin Road and North Lamar Boulevard at 6:56 p.m.
  KXAN has a crew on the way to the scene; we’ll update this story as we get additional information. 
  
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• Man critical after being hit on Pleasant Valley Dr

  09-11-2016 04:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man in his 50’s is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle on Pleasant Valley and Lakeshore, ATCEMS Reports.
  The accident happened just before 9 p.m. and the man was rushed to UCMB.
  Additional information wasn’t immediately available.
  KXAN News has a crew on their way to the scene and will update this story as additional information comes available.
  
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• Jimmy Flannigan ousts Don Zimmerman in Austin City Council race

  09-11-2016 03:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Don Zimmerman has lost his Austin City Council seat to Jimmy Flannigan.
  KXAN’s Kylie McGivern, at Flannigan’s watch party, talked to the candidate, who is “overjoyed” at the early voting totals that put him in a strong lead. “[They’re] even better than I expected.”
  “I’m going to be the first Williamson County resident to serve on Austin City Council, I’ll be the first gay man to serve on Austin City Council &n
  
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• Texas stays red: Trump wins Lone Star State

  09-11-2016 03:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (AP) — Donald Trump has locked up America’s largest conservative state’s 38 electoral votes despite indications Hillary Clinton could keep things competitive.A Democrat hasn’t won statewide office in Texas since 1994, the nation’s longest losing streak. The state hasn’t backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Jimmy Carter in 1976.But Trump’s promises to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and his harsh immigration rhetoric could hav
  
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• George W. and Laura Bush decline to vote for either candidate

  09-11-2016 02:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (AP) – Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura have declined to vote for either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton.
  Spokesman Freddy Ford says neither made presidential selections during early voting two weeks ago.
  Ford says via email Tuesday: “President and Mrs. Bush voted `None of the Above’ for president and Republican down-ballot.” That means Bush voted for GOP candidates in congressional and local races.
  Neither had endorsed Trump, who was largely
  
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• NAMI Austin bringing free teen support groups to middle schools

  09-11-2016 02:25 via kxan.com
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — When a teenager is affected by mental illness, knowing what to do to help can be difficult. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, wants to change that with help from a St. David’s Foundation grant.
  “What we knew is that there was already a demand for free support groups for teens,” said Karen Ranus, Executive Director for NAMI Austin. “We had been getting a lot of calls from parents, counselors, and then when we were in the schools, teens we
  
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• Horseshoe Bay Resort massage therapist accused of sexual assault

  09-11-2016 01:46 via kxan.com
  
  HORSESHOE BAY, Texas (KXAN) — Almost two years after an alleged sexual assault at Horseshoe Bay Resort, a woman is now filing a civil suit.
  She’s asked KXAN to keep her identity anonymous, but shared her story on what happened that day.
  “It was my birthday weekend,” said the woman. “Planned to stay two nights with several different spa treatments planned. I think it was facial, couples massage and individual massage, which we started out with.”
  She says h
  
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• Ex-Horseshoe Bay Resort massage therapist accused of sexual assault

  09-11-2016 01:46 via kxan.com
  
  HORSESHOE BAY, Texas (KXAN) — Almost two years after an alleged sexual assault at Horseshoe Bay Resort, a woman is now filing a civil suit.
  She’s asked KXAN to keep her identity anonymous, but shared her story on what happened that day.
  “It was my birthday weekend,” said the woman. “Planned to stay two nights with several different spa treatments planned. I think it was facial, couples massage and individual massage, which we started out with.”
  She says h
  
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• Laundry list of ballot propositions for Pflugerville voters

  09-11-2016 01:35 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — Pflugerville voters have a huge job Tuesday, judging by the number of propositions on their ballot: 28.
  On top of more than two dozen propositions, Pflugerville voters are also choosing a new mayor from a three-way race and voting on a contested City Council spot.
  Pflugerville Mayor Jeff Coleman said he did worry the large number of propositions could tax voters and turn them off.
  “We were concerned with that. That is why we put t
  
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• 2 dead, including gunman, in shooting near California polls

  09-11-2016 01:35 via kxan.com
  
  AZUSA, Calif. (AP) — A gunman with an assault rifle killed a man and critically wounded two women Tuesday in a California neighborhood near two polling sites that were shut down before the attacker was found dead inside a nearby home, authorities said.
  One polling place was reopened hours after a gunbattle involving the gunman and Azusa police.
  The shooting “had nothing to do with the ballot or voting,” Los Angeles County sheriff’s Lt. John Corina said. “It just hap
  
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• 1 dead, 3 injured in possible shooting near California voting site

  09-11-2016 01:35 via kxan.com
  
  AZUSA, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say one person is dead and three are injured following reports of a shooting near a Los Angeles-area polling site.
  Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Gustavo Medina says one person was dead on arrival Tuesday, two people were airlifted to hospitals and a fourth was being treated. He was unable to say whether the four people had been shot.
  An elementary school that’s also a polling place was on lockdown.
  Azusa police Officer Jerry Willison says someone
  
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• More mosquito samples test positive for West Nile in Hutto

  09-11-2016 01:31 via kxan.com
  HUTTO, Texas (KXAN) — Mosquito samples have tested positive in Hutto for West Nile Virus. The Williamson County and Cities Health District say they will begin spraying Friday through Sunday in Hutto.
  The mosquito samples were taken on Nov. 1 and the positive test was indicated in a lab result in Austin on Monday. Mosquito samples have recently tested positive for West Nile in Hutto and elsewhere in Williamson County.
  The health district included maps showing where the spraying will take pl
  
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• Presidential Election: Texas County Map

  09-11-2016 00:26 via kxan.com
  
  A look at how Texas’ counties are voting in the presidential election. App Users Tap Here to Launch
  
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