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• Shoe chain Payless files for bankruptcy protection

  04-04-2017 23:58 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Shoe chain Payless ShoeSource is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest retailer to succumb to increasing competition from online rivals like Amazon.
  The Topeka, Kansas-based retailer said Tuesday that it will be closing nearly 400 stores as part of the reorganization. It has over 4,400 stores in more than 30 countries and was founded in 1956.
  Payless plans to reduce its debt by almost 50 percent, lower how much it pays in interest and line up fund
  
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• Austin re-times dozens of signals to keep traffic moving

  04-04-2017 23:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —  Cath Downs travels through the intersection at US 183 and Georgian Drive/Northcrest Boulevard three times a week to volunteer at the Austin Humane Society.
  “I drive over here from my apartment,” she said, “it can get really, really busy and backed up.”
  However, recently she says she’s noticed spending less time sitting at the light. “It’s gotten me here safer and faster and I think it’s a good thing.”
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• Courthouse security bill named after Judge Kocurek passes Texas Senate

  04-04-2017 23:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The bill to improve security for judges across Texas has passed the Senate. The Judge Julie Kocurek Judicial and Courthouse Security Act of 2017 (Senate Bill 42) was overwhelmingly approved Tuesday.
  Travis County Judge Kocurek was on the Senate floor with her son when the full Senate voted on the bill. The bill would require each federal, state and local courtroom to implement security plans as well as training for judges and court personnel. It also mandates personal
  
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• Man injured in southeast Austin shooting involving as many as 6 suspects

  04-04-2017 22:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four to six suspects were firing guns in the middle of a southeast Austin street Tuesday afternoon, injuring one man.
  Officers were called to the 5800 block of Encinal Cove, located near the East Stassney Lane and South Pleasant Valley Road intersection, at 2:45 p.m. A man in his 20s was shot and has non-life threatening injuries. Police say the victim is being uncooperative and are trying to determine his level of involvement in what happened.
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• Chuck Norris named honorary Texan by Senate

  04-04-2017 22:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (AP) — The Texas Senate has named Chuck Norris an honorary Texan — especially fitting for the former star of “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
  The actor and his wife, Gena, appeared in the chamber on Tuesday. Norris has acted in many action and martial arts films over the decades, in addition to playing the title character in the “Walker” TV series from 1993 until 2001.
  Norris, 77, was born in Oklahoma but has lived in Texas. A conservative Christian, he’s
  
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• Dawnna Dukes’ motion to dismiss felony charges denied

  04-04-2017 21:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A district judge has denied State Rep. Dawnna Dukes’ motion to dismiss four felony counts of the state’s indictment against her.
  “Having considered the evidence presented, the argument of counsel and the applicable law, Defendant’s Motion is DENIED,” Judge Brad Urrutia of the 450th Judicial District Court wrote on March 28.
  According to the Texas Tribune, Dukes was attempting to have four counts dismissed related to travel vouchers she submitte
  
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• Dawnna Dukes has missed 75 percent of House roll calls, report shows

  04-04-2017 21:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A district judge has denied State Rep. Dawnna Dukes’ motion to dismiss four felony counts of the state’s indictment against her.
  “Having considered the evidence presented, the argument of counsel and the applicable law, Defendant’s Motion is DENIED,” Judge Brad Urrutia of the 450th Judicial District Court wrote on March 28.
  According to the Texas Tribune, Dukes was attempting to have four counts dismissed related to travel vouchers she submitte
  
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• K9 Lobos finds almost 5.5 lbs. of cocaine taped to woman’s body

  04-04-2017 20:13 via kxan.com
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Lobos, the Fayette County Sheriff’s K9 with a nose for drugs sniffed out another offender Monday.
  Lobos and his partner Sgt. Randy Thumann stopped a driver on Interstate 10 at the 658 mile marker around 1:40 p.m. for a traffic violation. When both the driver, Linda Montiel, 41, and passenger, Pablo Ruiz, 24, gave different answers to where they were heading, Sgt. Thumann got the inkling they were transporting narcotics from Laredo to Houston.
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• City unveils report on racism in housing, health and education

  04-04-2017 20:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A special task force designed to study and create a plan to address racism throughout Austin unveiled its months-long report Tuesday.
  The Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequalities task force looked at a slew of issues ranging from education, healthcare and housing. Mayor Steve Adler put the group together in November.
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  Adler’s decision was fueled by two controversial use-of-for
  
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• Four Austin ISD teachers surprised with Teacher of the Year nominations

  04-04-2017 19:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — What started as a normal school day for four teachers ended up with a nice surprise from the Austin Independent School District.
  On Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz showed up at four different schools to surprise teachers who were nominated for Teacher of the Year, one of the highest honors the district bestows on its teachers.
  Here is the list of teachers who were nominated:
  Middle School Teacher of the Year
  Teacher: Marie (Alex) VasquezSchool: Mendez Middle Scho
  
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• Pink diamond auctioned for record $71.2M

  04-04-2017 19:19 via kxan.com
  
  HONG KONG (AP) — A stunning 59.6 carat diamond known as the “Pink Star” sold for $71.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction Tuesday in Hong Kong, setting a new world record for any diamond or jewel, according to the auction house.
  The oval mixed-cut diamond smashed the $60 million pre-sale estimate set by Sotheby’s when it went on the block.
  The sale comes three years after the gem was sold at an even higher price at another Sotheby’s auction in Geneva. That deal la
  
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• A Different Perspective of Austin with Drone Photography!

  04-04-2017 18:26 via kxan.com
  
  Joe Barlow chats with Chris Sherman about how he gets those sweet shots of Austin.
  Connect with Chris on his website here and his Instagram here.
  
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• Man chokes to death during Voodoo Doughnut challenge in Denver

  04-04-2017 18:23 via kxan.com
  
  DENVER, Colo. (KXAN) — A man who choked to death while attempting a doughnut-eating challenge at the Voodoo Doughnut in Denver on Sunday has been identified.
  The NBC station in Denver reports 42-year-old Travis Malouff died from “asphyxia, due to obstruction of the airway.” The “Tex-Ass Challenge” at Voodoo Doughnut’s is to eat a half-pound doughnut in 80 seconds or less.
  VIDEO: High school student performs Heimlich maneuver, saves friend from choking
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• Travis County Jail passes inspection 10 years in a row

  04-04-2017 18:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — “No deficiencies noted” spelled a passing grade on Monday for the Travis County jails after their required periodic inspection.
  The jails, both the downtown Austin and the Del Valle facilities, passed with no deficiencies or corrective measures required for the past 10 years, a sheriff’s office memo said Tuesday.
  The jails were last inspected between March 27 and 31.
  Despite a passing grade, the jail system has had to investigate a handful of inmate deaths
  
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• VIDEO: Suspect vehicle in Harris County deputy shooting

  04-04-2017 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  BAYTOWN, Texas (KXAN/AP) — Authorities have released video of a suspect vehicle in the murder of Harris County Precinct 3 Assistant Chief Deputy Clinton Greenwood.Assistant Chief Deputy Clint Greenwood (Harris County Constable photo)The video shows a dark vehicle backing into a parking lot and leaving around 6:55 a.m. on Monday. Baytown police say they are also looking for a white or Hispanic male, approximately 6’0 to 6’3 tall, short hair and medium to stocky build. 
  
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• VIDEO: Possible suspect in Harris County deputy shooting

  04-04-2017 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  BAYTOWN, Texas (KXAN/AP) — Authorities have released video of a possible suspect and suspect vehicle in the murder of Harris County Precinct 3 Assistant Chief Deputy Clinton Greenwood.Assistant Chief Deputy Clint Greenwood (Harris County Constable photo)The video shows a person walking with a timestamp of 5:53 a.m. A second clips shows a dark vehicle backing into a parking lot and leaving around 6:55 a.m. on Monday. Baytown police say they are also looking for a white or Hispanic male
  
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• Could you pass the U.S. naturalization test? Take it and find out

  04-04-2017 16:51 via kxan.com
  
  NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Should U.S. high school students know at least as much about the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Federalist papers as immigrants passing a citizenship test?
  In a growing number of school systems, having such a basic knowledge is now a graduation requirement. But states are taking different approaches to combating what’s seen as a widespread lack of knowledge about how government works.
  Kentucky last week and Arka
  
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• White House woos GOP lawmakers with revised health care bill

  04-04-2017 16:20 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans entertained a fresh White House offer to revise the party’s failed health care bill Tuesday as the GOP tried to resuscitate the measure that crashed spectacularly less than two weeks ago. But the proposal was getting mixed reviews from both conservative and moderate lawmakers, raising doubts about the rescue mission.
  “We’re at the concept stage right now,” said House Speaker Paul Ryan. The Wisconsin Republican said he believed his party
  
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• White House offer on health care bill gets mixed reviews

  04-04-2017 16:20 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans were entertaining a White House offer Tuesday to revise the party’s failed health care bill, as the GOP tried to resuscitate a measure that crashed spectacularly less than two weeks ago. The proposal was getting mixed reviews from conservative and moderate lawmakers alike, raising questions about whether the legislative rescue mission would work.
  “We’re at the concept stage right now,” House Speaker Paul Ryan told reporters. The Wiscons
  
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• White House effort to revive health care bill

  04-04-2017 16:20 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House offensive to resurrect the moribund House Republican health care bill got an uneven reception Tuesday from GOP moderates and conservatives, leaving prospects shaky for the party to salvage one of its leading priorities.
  Vice President Mike Pence and other top administration officials were offering to let states request federal exemptions from insurance coverage requirements imposed by President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. Top House conservativ
  
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• White House effort to revive health bill gets mixed reaction

  04-04-2017 16:20 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House offensive to resurrect the moribund House Republican health care bill got an uneven reception Tuesday from GOP moderates and conservatives, leaving prospects shaky for the party to salvage one of its leading priorities.
  Vice President Mike Pence and other top administration officials were offering to let states request federal exemptions from insurance coverage requirements imposed by President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. About two dozen top G
  
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• Border wall contractors brace for hostile environment

  04-04-2017 15:48 via kxan.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — One potential bidder on President Donald Trump’s border wall with Mexico wanted to know if authorities would rush to help if workers came under “hostile attack.” Another asked if employees can carry firearms in states with strict gun control laws and if the government would indemnify them for using deadly force.
  With bids due Tuesday on the first design contracts, interested companies are preparing for the worst if they get the potentially lucrative job.
  
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• Border agency fields pitches for Trump’s wall with Mexico

  04-04-2017 15:48 via kxan.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — One bidder wants to cover President Donald Trump’s border wall with solar panels. Another suggests building a wall large enough for a deck that would offer tourists scenic views of the desert.
  In the competition to build the wall, traditional bids are interspersed with more whimsical ideas.
  As Tuesday’s deadline for bids passed, U.S. Customs and Border Protection declined to identify bidders or say how many there were, which is standard practice in government c
  
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• VIDEO: Horse leaving Taco Bell rescued after falling into hole

  04-04-2017 15:20 via kxan.com
  
  RIVERSIDE, CA (AP) — Authorities say a horse returning from a run to Taco Bell escaped serious injury after falling into a 5-foot-deep hole in Southern California.
  Fire officials say the saddled horse and its rider had just left a Taco Bell near downtown Riverside on Saturday when the cover on a utility vault collapsed.
  Battalion Chief Jeff DeLaurie says a crane was initially requested to haul the horse from the vault but it wasn’t needed. The animal managed to position itself s
  
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• Tony Romo officially retires from the Cowboys, launches TV career with CBS

  04-04-2017 14:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tony Romo is retiring from football and will move straight into a broadcasting role with CBS. Romo played 14 NFL seasons after signing with Dallas as an undrafted free agent from Eastern Illinois University. Romo threw for 34,183 yards and 248 touchdowns in his 150 games. Romo played in just five games over the past two seasons because of back and shoulder injuries.I guess it's time to start dressing up.#CBS pic.twitter.com/GseSRiyNOo
  — Tony Romo (@tonyromo) April 4,
  
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• Reports: Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will retire, enter broadcasting

  04-04-2017 14:56 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS, TX (WCMH) — Tony Romo’s NFL career appears to be over.
  NBC Sports and ESPN both report that Romo will retire from the league and go into broadcasting.
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  Romo spent last season on the bench for the Dallas Cowboys after a preseason back injury. That led way to Dak Prescott becoming the starting quarterback.
  Several teams, including the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos, showed interest into adding Romo to their roster, but only if he was rel
  
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• Trump signs bill blocking online privacy regulation

  04-04-2017 14:43 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — After his press secretary blasted it as an example of rampant government overreach, President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Monday that could eventually allow internet providers to sell information about their customers’ browsing habits.
  The bill scraps a Federal Communications Commission online privacy regulation issued in October to give consumers more control over how companies like Comcast, AT&T and Verizon share that information. Critics have argued t
  
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• First responders at ABIA for full scale emergency response exercise

  04-04-2017 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A long list of first responders are headed to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Tuesday. They’re not responding to an actual emergency, but preparing in case there is one.
  This full scale emergency response exercise will pull together responders and victims to role play and involve aircraft, firefighting and medical service vehicles. What this does, is allow agencies to practice the airport emergency plan, communication between agencies, mutual aid response
  
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• Student mobility is a challenge facing our area, says E3 Alliance

  04-04-2017 14:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to E3 Alliance, nearly 10 percent of the student population in Central Texas move to a new school during the school year. That’s 30,000 kids who have to deal with a disruption to their education.
  Khotan Shahbazi-Harmon with E3 Alliance joined Sally Hernandez on KXAN News Today to discuss how the changes affect your student.
  Student mobility has been found to be highest in pre-kindergarten and high school years. For pre-K student’s, moving to a new scho
  
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• Chinese students targeted with ‘hateful’ fliers at UT

  04-04-2017 13:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Days after releasing a campus ‘Diversity and Action Plan,’ the University of Texas is having to denounce fliers found on campus that targeted Chinese students.
  University President Gregory Fenves issued a statement Monday calling the fliers, which accused Chinese students of stealing and being unethical, “hateful and biased.” He said they were being removed and the people responsible are being sought.
  One student took a picture of the flier
  
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• Man in jail after holding girlfriend at gun, knifepoint in Fredericksburg

  04-04-2017 10:37 via kxan.com
  
  FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) — Fredericksburg police say a man is in the Gillespie County Jail Tuesday morning after a nearly nine hour standoff at a local motel.
  Just before 5 p.m. on Monday, police got a call that Honore Lira, 43, was holding a knife to his girlfriend’s throat at the Dietzel Motel in Fredericksburg. Police say Lira was also pointing a gun at her. The girlfriend managed to get out of the room safely but Lira remained inside.
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• Man accused of holding girlfriend at gun, knifepoint in Fredericksburg

  04-04-2017 10:37 via kxan.com
  
  FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) — Fredericksburg police say a man is in the Gillespie County Jail Tuesday morning after a nearly nine hour standoff at a local motel.
  Just before 5 p.m. on Monday, police got a call that Honore Lira, 43, was holding a knife to his girlfriend’s throat at the Dietzel Motel in Fredericksburg. Police say Lira was also pointing a gun at her. The girlfriend managed to get out of the room safely but Lira remained inside.
  Police tried to negotiate with him b
  
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• After 9-hour standoff, suspect found in attic of Fredericksburg motel

  04-04-2017 10:37 via kxan.com
  
  FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) — A man is in the Gillespie County Jail Tuesday morning after a nearly nine hour standoff at a local motel.
  Just before 5 p.m. Monday, police got a call that Honore Lira, 43, was holding a knife to his girlfriend’s throat at the Dietzel Motel in Fredericksburg, located at 1141 US 290 West. Police say Lira was also pointing a gun at her. The 38-year-old girlfriend, who is the manager of the motel, was able to get out of the room safely, but Lira
  
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• AISD board bringing forward 20 amendments to facilities plan

  04-04-2017 07:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Leading into a final vote on the facility master plan, school board members with the Austin Independent School District are considering 20 amendments to the working document.
  The plan will guide future bond elections and decisions over the next 25 years.
  “This is a starting point to move forward, this is not a bond,” said Trustee Elenz who wanted to remind the board the recommendations are not set in stone.
  The amendments are being read one by one as the me
  
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• AISD board approves facility master plan after marathon meeting

  04-04-2017 07:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It might have been one of the longest Austin Independent School District board meetings in history.
  After a nearly six hour discussion and several tweaks, the school board approved the final facility master plan at 3:17 a.m. Tuesday in a six to three vote. Trustees Paul Saldana, Dr. Ted Gordon and Jayme Mathias voted against the plan that will guide future bond elections and decisions over the next 25 years.
  Leading into a final vote on the plan Monday night, trustees start
  
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• House Bill 6 would outsource CPS to non-profits

  04-04-2017 06:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (NEXSTAR) — Lawmakers took up a bill Monday that would pass a large part of the state’s responsibility to watch over Texas’ most vulnerable population over to non-profit organizations.
  House Bill 6 looks to privatize much of the state’s embattled Child Protective Services to implement what’s known as “community-based care.”
  Authored by State Rep. James Frank, R-Wichita Falls, the latest version of HB 6 went before the House Committee on Health Ser
  
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• Lawmakers consider bill to help crime victims after KXAN Investigation

  04-04-2017 05:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A KXAN Investigation is closer to changing Texas law to help crime victims. That proposed legislation would make it easier for crime victims to get what’s called restitution.
  Here’s how it works, if someone is caught for something like breaking into your house or crashing into your car, the court requires the criminal to pay you money for damages or injuries. But our investigation last April revealed many victims are never called to appear in court and are unawa
  
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• Austin police cruiser crashes with SUV in downtown rollover

  04-04-2017 04:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Police Department cruiser was involved in a crash with another vehicle in downtown Monday night.
  First responders were called to the crash on Congress Avenue at Cesar Chavez Street at 8:40 p.m. The cruiser is with the DWI Enforcement Unit and its police markings can only be seen from certain angles.
  Police say there were no injuries in the civilian SUV, which rolled over on the street, and that Austin-Travis County EMS are checking the officer.
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• ‘Code Red’ tornado alert sent out in error Sunday now resolved

  04-04-2017 01:51 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — An issue identified Sunday when a tornado warning alert sent out through Code Red by Round Rock Emergency Management has been corrected, according to representatives with the Capital Area Council of Governments, or CAPCOG.
  The alert was mistakenly sent to all 500,000 subscribers to the system across Central Texas.
  According to CAPCOG, which owns and operates the system known as Code Red, Round Rock officials did their job well when creating the message meant to b
  
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• New Mexico man accused of shooting deputy claims he is Jesus

  04-04-2017 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Lincoln County deputy is recovering after being shot in the line of duty by a man investigators say had just murdered a woman. That man, Andrew Magill, is now behind bars, after some bizarre behavior and an unusual turn of events.
  It all started Saturday night. A driver picked up Magill a few miles down the road; he had a cut on his forehead and what appeared to be dried blood on his hands. The driver took Magill to the Ruidoso Downs Police Department where he
  
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• Texas Rangers open season against AL Champs

  04-04-2017 01:14 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Rangers open season against the American League champs, the Cleveland Indians, in front of their own fans. Fans that started arriving at 5 a.m. Monday for a 6 p.m. first pitch.
  Texas is going for it’s third straight AL West title. A feat that hasn’t been done in Rangers history. Texas has won back-to-back division championships twice, but never three straight.
  
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• The Hill Country Ride returns for 18th year

  04-04-2017 01:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Hill Country Ride for AIDS is the largest fundraiser in Central Texas for HIV/AIDS services. This year’s ride will take place April 29.
  KXAN’s photojournalist Frank Martinez followed two local riders making a pledge to ride for another year.
  
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• UT student says panhandler followed, threatened to kill her

  04-04-2017 00:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — University of Texas police say they are seeing a slight uptick in aggressive panhandling cases. This comes as one student said she was nearly attacked as she walked to campus early Friday morning.
  The student doesn’t want to be identified. She told officers that a panhandler walked up to her and asked for cash. It was around 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of West 21st Street and Guadalupe Street as she made her way to one of the university’s libraries.
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• Twenty people taken to the hospital after using K2

  04-04-2017 00:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Emergency crews in downtown Austin are seeing another uptick in cases involving patients who are having a negative reaction to the drug K2.
  Austin-Travis County EMS says as of 9 p.m. Monday, they have treated 50 people for symptoms and transported 20 of those individuals to the hospital. Many of the cases have been near the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless shelter.
  On Sunday, ATCEMS says they treated 53 patients and took 25 of those to the hospital. Last we
  
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• More than two dozen people treated for symptoms related to K2

  04-04-2017 00:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Emergency crews in downtown Austin are seeing another uptick in cases involving patients who are having a negative reaction to the drug K2.
  Austin-Travis County EMS says as of 6 p.m. Monday, they have treated 27 people for symptoms and transported 13 of those individuals to the hospital. All of the cases have been near the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless shelter.
  On Sunday, ATCEMS says they treated 53 patients and took 25 of those to the hospital. Last week, th
  
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• More than a dozen people treated for symptoms related to K2

  04-04-2017 00:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Emergency crews in downtown Austin are seeing another uptick in cases involving patients who are having a negative reaction to the drug K2.
  Austin-Travis County EMS says as of 4 p.m. Monday, they have treated 14 people for symptoms and transported six of those individuals to the hospital. All of the cases have been near the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless shelter.
  On Sunday, ATCEMS says they treated 53 patients and took 25 of those to the hospital. Last week, t
  
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• NWS will survey Point Venture damage a second time

  04-04-2017 00:00 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — On Sunday, the National Weather Service said it appeared the storm damage done to structures in the Point Venture community of Lake Travis was caused by straight line winds, but they’re possibly rethinking that as of Monday afternoon.
  The NWS tells KXAN that based on several videos posted by people in the area when the storm moved through Sunday morning they’re going to take a second look at the damage to determine if it was caused by a tornad
  
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