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• Houston Texans done in by Panthers defense in 24-9 loss

  24-09-2021 23:45 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans got a solid performance from rookie quarterback Davis Mills in his first career start Thursday night.But they were doomed by their inability to run the ball or prevent big plays in a 24-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers.“We just weren’t very good on offense tonight ... because we weren’t able to run the ball,” Texans coach David Culley said.Carolina’s top-ranked defense sacked Mills four times and held him to 168 yards passing.
  
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• Where can I get a booster shot in Austin-Travis County right now?

  24-09-2021 23:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After CDC director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation of Pfizer booster shots for certain people, some clinics in Austin are already moving ahead to get those shots in arms.
  A spokesperson for CVS Health says they started giving boosters to eligible people today at 495 CVS and MinuteClinic locations across Texas.RELATED: Austin-Travis County still in Stage 5 risk-based guidelines for now“We have the
  
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• Texas women using abortion drug bought in Mexico

  24-09-2021 23:17 via kxan.com
  
  In 2015 El Paso resident, Liz Stuntz terminated an unwanted pregnancy using a drug her boyfriend bought in Juarez just across the Mexican border of the United States.Stuntz's boyfriend crossed the border to buy misoprostol, a pill that makes up half of the two-drug combination prescribed for medical abortions, at a pharmacy so Stuntz could interrupt her pregnancy at home. Gov. Abbott signs bill into law that limits medication abortion usageNow with a Texas law prohibiting abortions once medical
  
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• Is it time for concerts to return to Austin? The Rolling Stones think so

  24-09-2021 23:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After The Rolling Stones were forced to postpone their "No Filter" tour last year, which included a stop in Austin, fans that bought tickets for the show back in 2020 will finally have a chance to see the iconic British band.As the last leg of the rescheduled tour, The Rolling Stones will be at Circuit of the Americas on Nov. 20, returning back to Austin for the first time in more than a decade.
  It's one of many concerts and festivals that had to be nixed in 2020 but has re
  
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• UT Austin aims to become world's highest-impact public research university

  24-09-2021 22:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin has set a big goal: to become the world's highest-impact public research university. UT Austin President Jay Hartzell made the announcement as he was formally inaugurated late Friday morning.The ceremony took place on the front steps of the UT Tower. After the ceremony, Hartzell delivered a State of the University address, where he focused on the future of UT.
  He said in order to meet that goal, he wants to invest in staff, so they can acqu
  
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• Lovely fall weather continues, but pollution increases Saturday

  24-09-2021 22:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Friday morning brought another chilly start with lows of 60 degrees at Camp Mabry and a record-tying 50 degrees at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This morning's low at the airport ties the record set in 1999.A light southeasterly wind has resumed, which will warm daytime highs and morning lows by a degree or two each day. Humidity, however, will not surge back into the area until late Sunday night. This means great fall weather continues for the UT football game an
  
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• YMCA of Austin steps in to help get donations to Afghan refugees

  24-09-2021 20:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Refugee Services of Texas needed help managing the influx of donations from people wanting to help nearly 200 Afghan refugees get settled in Texas, and the YMCA of Austin delivered.The YMCA of Austin helped organize and coordinate donations of essential items for the people who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban overtook the country's capital city Kabul in August. Representatives of the YMCA took a van full of donations over to the Refugee Services of Texas Austin Service C
  
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• Officials: All migrants are gone from Texas border camp

  24-09-2021 20:23 via kxan.com
  
  DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — No migrants remained Friday at the Texas border encampment where almost 15,000 people — most of them Haitians — had converged just days earlier seeking asylum, local and federal officials said.It's a dramatic change from last Saturday, when the number peaked as migrants driven by confusion over the Biden administration’s policies and misinformation on social media converged at the border crossing connecting Del Rio, Texas, and Ciudad A
  
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• Del Rio officials say all immigrants are out from underneath the international bridge

  24-09-2021 20:23 via kxan.com
  
  DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — The mayor of a Texas border city where thousands of Haitian migrants camped in recent days says it's now empty.Del Rio Mayor Bruno Lozano said at a news conference Friday that the clearing of the camp was “phenomenal news.”It comes just days after nearly 15,000 migrants gathered under the bridge that connects Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña, Mexico. The number peaked Saturday as migrants driven by confusion over the Biden administration’s policies an
  
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• rian Laundrie manhunt: Search picks up at Carlton Reserve after FBI issues arrest warrant for Gabby Petito's fiancé

  24-09-2021 19:53 via kxan.com
  
  You can find the latest on the investigation involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie here. Download the WFLA app for breaking news push alerts and sign up for breaking news email alerts.NORTH PORT, Fla. (WFLA) - An arrest warrant has officially been issued for Brian Laundrie, the fiancé of Gabby Petito. However, the warrant is not connected to what happened to Petito - but what happened after her death.
  The FBI in Denver says the arrest warrant was issued by the U.S.
  
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• LIVE Brian Laundrie manhunt: Search picks up at Carlton Reserve after FBI issues arrest warrant for Gabby Petito's fiancé

  24-09-2021 19:53 via kxan.com
  
  You can find the latest on the investigation involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie here. Download the WFLA app for breaking news push alerts and sign up for breaking news email alerts.NORTH PORT, Fla. (WFLA) - An arrest warrant has officially been issued for Brian Laundrie, the fiancé of Gabby Petito. However, the warrant is not connected to what happened to Petito - but what happened after her death.
  The FBI in Denver says the arrest warrant was issued by the U.S.
  
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• Brian Laundrie manhunt: Search picks up at Carlton Reserve after FBI issues arrest warrant for Gabby Petito's fiancé

  24-09-2021 19:53 via kxan.com
  
  You can find the latest on the investigation involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie here. Download the WFLA app for breaking news push alerts and sign up for breaking news email alerts.NORTH PORT, Fla. (WFLA) - An arrest warrant has officially been issued for Brian Laundrie, the fiancé of Gabby Petito. However, the warrant is not connected to what happened to Petito - but what happened after her death.
  The FBI in Denver says the arrest warrant was issued by the U.S.
  
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• Is it safe to get a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine together? Medical expert weighs in

  24-09-2021 19:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some medical experts are concerned the 2021-2022 flu season will further overwhelm hospitals dealing with COVID-19 patients.
  Dr. Janis Orlowski, the Chief Health Care Officer of the Association of American Medical Colleges, is part of a Centers for Disease Control effort to get people vaccinated against COVID -19 and the flu.Austin-Travis County still in Stage 5 risk-based guidelines for now"Hopefully you've already gotten your COVID-19 shot but if you haven't it's fine to
  
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• LIVE: Governor Abbott to sign bill into law that limits medication abortion usage

  24-09-2021 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott is set to sign a bill Friday that will limit the use of abortion medication after seven weeks and prohibit sending such pills through the mail altogether.Republicans argue SB4 will protect women’s health, saying in-person ultrasounds will ensure doctors can monitor patients better. Texas auditing 4 counties’ 2020 elections months after an official called the process ‘smooth and secure’But Democrats think the seven-week ban will pu
  
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• Governor Abbott to sign bill into law that limits medication abortion usage

  24-09-2021 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott is set to sign a bill Friday that will limit the use of medication abortion after seven weeks and prohibit sending such pills through the mail altogether.Republicans argue SB4 will protect women’s health, saying in-person ultrasounds will ensure doctors can monitor patients better. Texas auditing 4 counties’ 2020 elections months after an official called the process ‘smooth and secure’But Democrats think the seven-week ban will pu
  
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• Governor Abbott signs bill into law that limits medication abortion usage

  24-09-2021 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Friday that will limit the use of abortion medication after seven weeks and prohibit sending such pills through the mail altogether.Republicans argue SB4 will protect women’s health, saying in-person ultrasounds will ensure doctors can monitor patients better. Texas auditing 4 counties’ 2020 elections months after an official called the process ‘smooth and secure’"And even as we can all understand the imperative of t
  
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• Gov. Abbott signs bill into law that limits medication abortion usage

  24-09-2021 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Friday that will limit the use of abortion medication after seven weeks and prohibit sending such pills through the mail altogether.Republicans argue SB4 will protect women’s health, saying in-person ultrasounds will ensure doctors can monitor patients better. Texas auditing 4 counties’ 2020 elections months after an official called the process ‘smooth and secure’"And even as we can all understand the imperative of t
  
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• How does your voice impact TxDOT's I-35 Central project?

  24-09-2021 18:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation is wrapping up its latest comment period for the $4.9 billion I-35 Capital Express Central project. Friday marks the last day the public can submit feedback to officially be entered during this period. As of Monday, TxDOT reports it has received around 2,800 comments with some of the main requests from the community for changes to the project design consisting of:
  Design options for rerouting truck traffic to SH 130;A design that featu
  
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• CapMetro buses, rail will be free in October due to service impacts

  24-09-2021 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Taking the bus around Austin will be free in October.Capital Metro said Friday it's suspending fares on all services except for MetroBike for the entire month to thank customers for their patience as the agency "works to mitigate the service impacts resulting from staff shortages and to encourage customers to return to transit as our economy recovers from COVID-19." Austin Pets Alive! says it may have to move amid stalemate with cityThe agency said
  
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• On the brink of Stage 4 risk guidelines, Austin-Travis County health leaders give COVID-19 update

  24-09-2021 16:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin-Travis County health leaders are hosting a media Q&A Friday at 10:30 a.m.
  During the briefing, the media will hear from Dr. Desmar Walkes, the local health authority, and Dr. Adrienne Sturrup, the interim director of Austin Public Health, among other officials.
  We expect health leaders to talk about the progress Austin-Travis County has seen in overall case numbers and hospitalizations, though the number of people in area ICUs remains high. The briefing is also exactl
  
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• Moontower Comedy Festival forms partnership with 'Just For Laughs,' new festival in April

  24-09-2021 16:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin's Moontower Comedy Festival is combining forces with a Canadian comedy giant in order to help make Austin "the mecca for comedy in the United States."Paramount Theater CEO Jim Ritts said the festival has formed a partnership with "Just For Laughs," the world's largest international comedy festival, to create the Moontower Just For Laughs Austin Comedy Festival in April.The festival will move from four days to "at least 10 days," Ritts said."This is a huge step for Au
  
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• Moontower Comedy Festival announcing 'major' news Friday

  24-09-2021 16:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Organizers of Austin's Moontower Comedy Festival are set to announce "major" news at 11 a.m. Friday under the marquee of the Paramount Theater in downtown Austin.It's the 10th year of the festival, and organizers say they'll "unveil monumental and exciting news forever changing the course of the iconic festival and the future of comedy in Central Texas."The festival was created in 2011 by Paramount and the Cap City Comedy Club.We will stream the announcement in this story a
  
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• LIVE: On the brink of Stage 4 risk guidelines, Austin-Travis County health leaders give COVID-19 update

  24-09-2021 16:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin-Travis County health leaders are hosting a media Q&A Friday at 10:30 a.m.
  During the briefing, the media will hear from Dr. Desmar Walkes, the local health authority, and Dr. Adrienne Sturrup, the interim director of Austin Public Health, among other officials.
  We expect health leaders to talk about the progress Austin-Travis County has seen in overall case numbers and hospitalizations, though the number of people in area ICUs remains high. The briefing is also exactl
  
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• 'It happened so quickly,' hospitalized Leander teacher's friend urges COVID-19 safety

  24-09-2021 16:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Alissa Lawson hasn't spoken to her friend, Amy Miller, in weeks.
  "She's sedated at this point," says Lawson.
  Lawson says Miller, a teacher at Giddens Elementary in Leander ISD, was hospitalized for COVID-19 nearly a month ago. She was vaccinated and was vigilant about wearing her mask, Lawson says, but rheumatoid arthritis compromised her immune system."One day, she was swimming with her nieces and nephews, was fine. The next day she didn't feel well and tested positive for COVI
  
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• Austin-Travis County still in Stage 5 risk-based guidelines for now

  24-09-2021 16:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Even though Austin-Travis County has been within the threshold of Stage 4 risk-based guidelines for three days, local health leaders said Friday that they're not moving the area to a less restrictive tier of COVID-19 guidelines just yet.
  "We are waiting to see a sustained trend of the 7-day moving average of hospitalizations and we will then announce the move to Stage 4," Dr. Desmar Walkes, the Austin-Travis County health authority said. "We are currently still in Stage 5."Austi
  
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• UT no longer informing all students, instructors if someone tests positive for COVID-19

  24-09-2021 16:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin will no longer notify entire classes if someone in the class is confirmed to have COVID-19.University health leaders announced the change in a letter Thursday, saying it will still notify those considered close contacts of the person with COVID-19 and investigate to find out where the person was while they were infectious. Texas auditing 4 counties’ 2020 elections months after an official called the process ‘smooth and secure&rs
  
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• U.S. Marshals task force arrests a Texas Top 10 most wanted fugitive in Austin

  24-09-2021 15:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested one of Texas' top 10 most wanted fugitives Wednesday in Austin.Authorities say Edward De Los Santos, 43, was wanted on multiple warrants and was taken into custody at a hotel in the 3000 block of S. Congress Ave. The Texas Department of Public Safety said De Los Santos has an extensive criminal history dating back to the late 1990s.
  De Los Santos is also believed to be associated with the Tango Blast gang in Austin. H
  
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• Teachers! Do you want money? City of Austin giving out easy grants for green projects

  24-09-2021 14:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - The City of Austin wants to give your child's teach money. Its all part of the Bright Green Future School Grant program that's encouraging kids to learn more about sustainability. Multiple projects are chosen each year and can receive up to $3,000. The grant isn't just given to AISD schools, but to public, private and charter schools throughout the area."It's six simple questions," says the City of Austin's Office of Sustainability's Conservation Program Coordinator Mary Priddy.
  
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• Austin ISD trustees approve lowest property tax rate in 20 years

  24-09-2021 13:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — At Thursday's regular meeting, the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a new property tax rate for the district, and it's the lowest rate in 20 years.The new tax rate is $1.0617 for every $100 a home is valued at, four cents lower than last year's tax rate.District officials said despite the decrease in the tax rate, property tax bills are expected to go up because homes values are increasing. However, with the tax rate decrease, the district says
  
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• Ballet Austin, Zach Theatre returning to indoor performances

  24-09-2021 13:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Even during the pandemic some venues opened their doors to in-person indoor performances, but places like Ballet Austin and Zach Theater have held off.Ballet Austin shut its doors in March, and Zach Theatre did the same. Their goal was to keep patrons and performers safe, but now they will allow crowds inside once again. Austin Pets Alive! says it may have to move amid stalemate with cityBallet Austin kicks off its first indoor performance Friday when they host "Joy/3 Happy
  
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• Austin Pets Alive! says it may have to move amid stalemate with city

  24-09-2021 12:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Negotiations between Austin Pets Alive! and the city of Austin have stalled for a new long-term land-use agreement that would allow APA! to continue operating at the city's old animal shelter, the two parties tell KXAN.Since 2011 Austin Pets Alive! has occupied the Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) on Cesar Chavez Street in exchange for taking in thousands of at-risk animals from the city. The nonprofit aids the city in its goal to be "no-kill." Under city of Austin standards,
  
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• Gorgeous weekend weather to be followed by multi-day rain potential

  24-09-2021 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite starting the work week in the triple digits, we'll finish the week with relatively cooler and more seasonable temperatures (and just downright nice-lookin' weather!)Friday will feature plenty of sunshine, dry skies, comfortable humidity levels and near-average temperatures (upper 80s to low 90s). Expect more of the same for the upcoming weekend. The only difference? An increase in humidity late weekend.Focus then turns to our next big weather-maker that comes in the
  
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• Must-see matchups in week 5 — District challenges ahead for Central Texas 6A schools

  24-09-2021 06:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There were a handful of district openers last week in high school football and that will continue this week with a large group of 6A schools returning to action after a bye week.This is the second straight week that a number of schools will take their bye week, beginning next week it should be a full slate of games until the end of the regular season in early November Texas high school football: week 4 scoresBastrop Cedar Creek and Pflugerville Connally kicked off week five
  
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• Texas auditing 4 counties’ 2020 elections months after an official called the process 'smooth and secure'

  24-09-2021 05:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — The Texas secretary of state’s office announced late Thursday that it has begun a “full forensic audit” of the 2020 general election in four Texas counties: Collin, Dallas, Harris and Tarrant. But the statement from that agency did not explain what prompted the move.There has been no evidence of widespread voter fraud in Texas in 2020.Sam Taylor, a spokesperson for the office, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. No elections offi
  
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• Man turns himself in after deadly east Austin shooting

  24-09-2021 03:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man turned himself in this week after being accused of shooting and killing another man in east Austin Monday night.
  The Austin Police Department says a first-degree murder warrant was issued for Ronald Charles, 23, on Tuesday, related to the shooting death of Jerrel Davidson, 27. Charles turned himself in to the Travis County Jail Thursday and has bond set at $300,000.PAST COVERAGE: Police searching for shooter in east Austin homicideRonald Charles, 23 (Austin Police Pho
  
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• Water in Barton Creek at Sculpture Falls not safe for humans, animals

  24-09-2021 03:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin has detected blue-green algae toxins in Barton Creek at Sculpture Falls and is warning visitors the water isn't safe for humans or animals.
  Samples were taken on Sept. 9 after a report of human illness. Those results came back Wednesday. The toxin levels found are above U.S Environmental Protection Agency guidance for recreational use, according to the city.
  City officials are advising that people and pets shouldn't ingest or swim in the water. Signs will
  
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• Fall feeling stays with us as allergies surge

  24-09-2021 02:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Temperatures swung more than 40 degrees from morning to afternoon on Thursday as the coolest morning since May turned into a warm, lovely afternoon. Similar weather is in the forecast again on Friday.Low temperatures Thursday morning bottomed out at 48 degrees at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and 58 at Camp Mabry. Low humidity and sunny skies can lead to large daily swings in temperature.Pollen levels remain problematic for ragweed and fall elm sufferers. Dry, bree
  
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• Austin has made up spring 2020 pandemic-related job losses, report says

  24-09-2021 01:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Chamber of Commerce is reporting the city has made up all pandemic-related job losses from spring 2020.While some industries are thriving again, the leisure and hospitality industry is struggling to bounce back according to the chamber report released Tuesday.
  In February 2020, before the impacts of COVID-19, Austin had an estimated 1,142,400 jobs. Combining job losses for March and April 2020, Austin lost 137,000 jobs or 12%.The chamber said in August, Austin su
  
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• Austin ISD parents sue district over COVID-19 policies

  24-09-2021 01:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Parents within the Austin Independent School District are suing district leaders and the school system itself over mask rules and COVID-19 policies. Texas AG Ken Paxton sues at least 6 schools districts over mask rules — more lawsuits could comeAccording to the lawsuit obtained by KXAN, Austin Parents for Medical Choice, Loni Faye Neuffer, Steve
  Wagner, Sarah Wagner, Collette Antoine, Tom Lonsdale are listed as plaintiffs.The lawsuit states:"Plaintiffs bring this acti
  
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• Texas state trooper vehicle barrier still along border in Del Rio, DPS says only temporary fix

  24-09-2021 00:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As a barricade of state trooper vehicles remains along the Del Rio border, Texas lawmakers are searching for better solutions to prevent migrants from crossing illegally.The House Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee met Thursday to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Del Rio, where at one point nearly 15,000 mostly Haitian migrants waited to be processed under a bridge. Republicans on the committee mostly shifted blame on the Biden administration, saying it
  
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• Poll finds Austin police union members prefer candidate from LA over Chacon for chief role

  24-09-2021 00:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A poll done by the Austin Police Association found almost three-fourths of its members prefer a different candidate for Chief of the Austin Police Department outside of Joseph Chacon.Out of the three finalist candidates including Chacon, the poll found 74.35% of APA members who responded support Emada Tingirides of the Los Angeles Police Department to take over as chief.
  In fact, Chacon received the lowest amount of support out of the three finalists at just 10.38%, with Av
  
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• Austin Police Association members prefer candidate from LA for chief over Chacon, poll finds

  24-09-2021 00:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A poll done by the Austin Police Association found almost three-fourths of its members prefer a different candidate for Chief of the Austin Police Department outside of Joseph Chacon.Out of the three finalist candidates including Chacon, the poll found 74.35% of APA members who responded support Emada Tingirides of the Los Angeles Police Department to take over as chief.
  In fact, Chacon received the lowest amount of support out of the three finalists at just 10.38%, with Av
  
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• Gabby Petito: NewsNation Special Report

  24-09-2021 00:06 via kxan.com
  
  CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — The country is looking for answers after the death of YouTuber Gabby Petito. Her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, is missing after he was named a person of interest in her disappearance. How did we get here, and what could happen next?NewsNation's Marni Hughes, Brian Entin, Rich McHugh and Ashleigh Banfield will dig into the case in a one-hour special report Thursday at 9/8c.NewsNation's Gabby Petito Coverage
  Brian Entin will walk us through the timeline — from P
  
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• Final Whistle ATX: Austin FC voice Adrian Healey returns to the show after 'craziest game of the year'

  24-09-2021 00:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On this week's episode of Final Whistle ATX, Austin FC voice Adrian Healey makes his long-awaited return to the show.
  Healey joins KXAN's Nick Bannin and Harley Tamplin to break down what the guys are calling the craziest game of the year, as the Verde fell 4-3 to San Jose over the weekend. They also look ahead to what Austin FC has left to play for, with a playoff berth now all but out of reach.
  Catch new episodes of Final Whistle ATX every week on KXAN.com.
  
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