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• Cyclist in critical condition after being hit by car

  08-01-2017 23:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man is in critical condition after he was hit by a car while on a bicycle in northwest Austin.
  The crash happened just after 3:30 p.m. on the northbound Research Boulevard service road, near McNeil Drive.
  The cyclist was transported to Round Rock Medical Center. Austin police tell KXAN the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene.
  
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• Parade honors Lake Travis High School football state champions

  08-01-2017 21:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A parade Saturday afternoon is honoring the Lake Travis High School football team after winning their sixth state title in the last 10 years.
  The “Parade of Champions” hosted by Lake Travis ISD and the city of Bee Cave will be held at the Hill Country Galleria.
  The parade will also celebrate the student programs in the district such as achievements in academic and fine arts in the last year.
  For more information on the parade, click here.
   
  
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• Police: Man who shot himself inside patrol car dies

  08-01-2017 21:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are investigating how a suspect handcuffed inside a patrol car was able to get into the car with a gun and shoot himself on Sunday.
  Police arrested 19-year-old Zachary Khabir Anam at Barton Creek Square Mall around noon for shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance. Officers originally couldn’t figure out his name, so they decided to drive him to APD Headquarters downtown to get fingerprints. On the way, police say the young man was making sui
  
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• Man who shot himself inside police car in critical condition

  08-01-2017 21:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police are investigating how a suspect handcuffed inside a patrol car was able to get into the car with a gun. APD protocol calls for searching a suspect for weapons before they are placed inside a police vehicle.
  Police arrested the young man at Barton Creek Square Mall around noon for shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance. Officers couldn’t figure out his name, so they decided to drive him to APD Headquarters downtown to get fingerprints. On th
  
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• Man in critical condition after shooting self inside police car

  08-01-2017 21:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police are investigating how a suspect handcuffed inside a patrol car was able to get into the car with a gun. APD protocol calls for searching a suspect for weapons before they are placed inside a police vehicle.
  Police arrested the young man at Barton Creek Square Mall around noon for shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance. Officers couldn’t figure out his name, so they decided to drive him to APD Headquarters downtown to get fingerprints. On th
  
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• Man in critical condition after shooting self inside a police car

  08-01-2017 21:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police are investigating how a suspect handcuffed inside a patrol car was able to pull out a gun and shoot himself.
  Medics responded to the scene at Sixth Street and Lavaca Street around 1:17 p.m. Sunday.
  The man, who has not been identified, was sent to University Medical Center Brackenridge in critical condition. He had been arrested at the Barton Creek Square Mall for shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance.
  According to APD Interim Chief Brian Manley
  
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• Downtown shooting leaves man in critical condition

  08-01-2017 21:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man is in the hospital after a shooting in downtown Austin Sunday afternoon.
  Austin police and medics responded to the scene at 6th Street and Lavaca Street around 1:17 p.m.
  According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the man was sent to UMC Brackenridge in critical condition.
  Austin police are telling nearby businesses via Twitter there is no reason to worry, or be concerned about safety.
  We have a crew on scene and will update the story as more information is released.
  
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• Israel police: Palestinian truck attack kills 4 in Jerusalem

  08-01-2017 20:57 via kxan.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian rammed his truck into a group of Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem on Sunday, killing four soldiers and wounding 15 others in one of the deadliest attacks of a more than yearlong campaign of violence.
  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the driver was a supporter of the Islamic State group, and suggested the attack was inspired by similar assaults in Europe, without providing any evidence. Palestinians with no known links to the group have carried out vehicula
  
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• The Limited to close all brick-and-mortar shops

  08-01-2017 17:50 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — More grim news for malls as women’s apparel designer and retailer The Limited says it will close all its brick-and-mortar stores at the end of this weekend.
  The New Albany, Ohio company says it will continue to operate online only after the Jan. 8 closures.
  The Limited made the announcement just two days after Macy’s said it would close 68 retail stores and cut more than 10,000 jobs. Sears also announced Thursday that it would close another 150 stores as cloth
  
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• Reduced Capital Metro fares go into effect

  08-01-2017 17:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Capital Metro is reducing fares for MetroRapid and MetroFlyer routes beginning Sunday, eliminating the Premium fare category, the agency said.
  All MetroBus, MetroRapid and MetroFlyer services will cost $1.25 for a Single Ride, $2.50 for a Day Pass, $11.25 for a 7-Day Pass and $41.25 for a 31-Day Pass. Prices for MetroExpress and MetroRail services will not be affected.
  Capital Metro chose to implement its new two-tiered fare structure to simplify its transit syste
  
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• State of Texas: In-Depth – The Bathroom Bill

  08-01-2017 16:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It could be the most controversial bill of the Texas legislative session. This week, KXAN’s State of Texas takes a closer look at the Texas Privacy Act – better known as the Bathroom Bill. Panelists Lauren McGaughy from the Dallas Morning News and Houston Chronicle writer Mike Ward share perspective on the bill’s chances and how it could affect other legislation before lawmakers.
  
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• Austin family caught up in chaos at Fort Lauderdale airport

  08-01-2017 04:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – After a deadly shooting in a Florida airport Friday morning, a second scare caused more evacuations more than an hour later, over fears of another shooter. Among those evacuees was an Austin-area family.
  The Davis family and a family friend were on their way home from a relaxing vacation in the Bahamas. With four hours to go before their plane took off, they arrived at the Fort Lauderdale airport, anxious to return back to central Texas.
  “We were laughing with th
  
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• Dozens of dogs need warm homes after Animal Center loses heat

  08-01-2017 03:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dozens of dogs were moved between locations of the Austin Animal Center after the heat went out early Saturday morning, as temperatures dropped into the teens in town.
  A total of 26 dogs were moved from the Town Lake location to the animal center’s location on Levander Loop. The center also took in 20 dogs today unrelated to the move, meaning the Levander Loop location has a dog surplus, despite 20 adoptions already Saturday.
  “We’ve still got a big dog pro
  
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• Austin Animal Center moves dozens of dogs after heat goes out

  08-01-2017 03:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dozens of dogs were moved between locations of the Austin Animal Center after the heat went out early Saturday morning, as temperatures dropped into the teens in town.
  A total of 26 dogs were moved from the Town Lake location to the animal center’s location on Levander Loop. The center also took in 20 dogs today unrelated to the move, meaning the Levander Loop location has a dog surplus, despite 20 adoptions already Saturday.
  “We’ve still got a big dog pro
  
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• State Rep. Dawnna Dukes will not step down, DA confirms

  08-01-2017 02:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — State Representative Dawnna Dukes has informed Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore that she will not resign from her seat, despite announcing in September she would resign for medical reasons. Moore confirms to KXAN that Dukes’ lawyers called the DA’s office late Friday.
  Rep. Dukes represents House District 46, which includes parts of Austin, Pflugerville, Manor and other parts of eastern Travis County.
  Moore is scheduled to meet with Texas Rangers on
  
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