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• Final Whistle ATX: How Los Verdes brought the passion (and noise) to Q2 Stadium

  30-09-2021 23:32
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin FC’s inaugural MLS season hasn’t always gone to plan on the field.But off the pitch, the club’s future looks bright thanks to the passion and dedication of its fans, who have regularly sold out Q2 Stadium in year one. Austin FC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Selena tifoOn a special episode of Final Whistle ATX, KXAN’s Wyatt Matson and Harley Tamplin are joined by Derek Ensign from Los Verdes.The supporter group has brought the passion, and
  
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• Final Whistle ATX: How Los Verdes became the heart and soul of Austin FC

  30-09-2021 23:32
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin FC’s inaugural MLS season hasn’t always gone to plan on the field.But off the pitch, the club’s future looks bright thanks to the passion and dedication of its fans, who have regularly sold out Q2 Stadium in year one. Austin FC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Selena tifoOn a special episode of Final Whistle ATX, KXAN’s Wyatt Matson and Harley Tamplin are joined by Derek Ensign from Los Verdes.The supporter group has established itself as Aus
  
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• Pizza ATM: A new contactless food option for UT students

  30-09-2021 22:50
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A pizza ATM is now open in the lobby of Skyloft, an off-campus student apartment building near the University of Texas.This automated pizza kitchen that operates like a vending machine aims to give students a new touchless food alternative, something that has become more important since the pandemic. Creator of the machine, Basil Street, says it flash freezes its pizza — a process that freezes food in extremely cold temperatures and maintains its nutrients longer
  
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• Police: 2 dead after car crashes into building in central Austin, driver charged

  30-09-2021 22:47
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man and woman killed last week after a car crashed into a building in central Austin were identified by the Austin Police Department Thursday. The driver was charged in their deaths. PAST STORY: Two dead in overnight central Austin crashAPD says Travis Douglass, 37, and Audrey Petty, 34, were pronounced dead on scene after a Sept. 23 crash in the 4100 block of Medical Parkway. That's near West 42nd Street.
  The driver, Tristen Reyna, 24, was taken to the hospital with life
  
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• Suicide among US troops spiked in 2020, Pentagon report shows

  30-09-2021 22:09
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — A new Pentagon report reveals suicide among U.S. troops increased 15% in 2020 from the previous year. The Secretary of Defense called the findings "troubling.""Obviously, we take this very, very seriously. Nobody wants to see the numbers that we reported out," said Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby.
  The report shows a majority of the deaths were young enlisted men.
  "This is a paramount challenge for the department," Kirby said. "We must redouble our efforts to provide
  
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• Everything festival-goers need to know as 2021 ACL kicks off today

  30-09-2021 21:53
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With less than 24 hours until the kickoff of the 2021 Austin City Limits Music Festival, many weekend one attendees are in the midst of preparing everything they need to bring, what to wear and all the COVID-19 safety measures they'll need to prepare for come tomorrow.Here's a compilation of everything you need to know for all things ACL this year, including how to get there, what to bring, which vendors will be on-site and what should happen in case of extreme weather.How do I
  
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• Everything festival-goers need to know ahead of 2021 ACL kickoff

  30-09-2021 21:53
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With less than 24 hours until the kickoff of the 2021 Austin City Limits Music Festival, many weekend one attendees are in the midst of preparing everything they need to bring, what to wear and all the COVID-19 safety measures they'll need to prepare for come tomorrow.Here's a compilation of everything you need to know for all things ACL this year, including how to get there, what to bring, which vendors will be on-site and what should happen in case of extreme weather.How do I
  
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• Whole Foods CEO John Mackey retiring next year

  30-09-2021 21:41
  
  AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — John Mackey, the CEO and cofounder of grocery chain Whole Foods, announced Thursday he will retire next year.
  Mackey helped found Whole Foods in 1980. He led the company through its $13.7 billion acquisition by Amazon in 2017. He's set to step down in September 2022.Whole Foods Chief Operating Officer Jason Buechel will take over as CEO after Mackey's departure, the company says. Buechel was personally selected by Mackey to take his pl
  
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• Austin-area governments are joining a multi-billion dollar opioid settlement. Here's what they could get

  30-09-2021 21:37
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A handful of Austin-area local governments have already signed onto a multi-billion dollar legal settlement with four major drug companies over the ongoing opioid epidemic.KXAN confirmed the cities of Georgetown, Pflugerville, Kyle, Hutto, and Buda voted this month to take part in the agreement at the urging of Attorney General Ken Paxton who announced the deal last July. ALSO: Companies: $26B settlement of opioid lawsuits to move aheadTexas could receive up to $1.5 billion
  
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• When the next two rounds of storms arrive

  30-09-2021 21:30
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Our next storm system, currently spinning near the Four Corners region, will continue its trek closer to Texas through the start of the weekend. As it does so, more rounds of heavy rain are likely at times.It is a hot, humid Thursday evening as we watch an area of thunderstorms in our southeastern counties and another building over West Texas. While the sea breeze pushes eastern storms toward the Austin area this evening, a few scattered storms are possible around dinnertim
  
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• When the next three rounds of storms arrive

  30-09-2021 21:30
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Our next storm system, currently spinning near the Four Corners region, will continue its trek closer to Texas through the start of the weekend. As it does so, more rounds of heavy rain are likely at times.It is a hot, humid Thursday evening as we watch an area of thunderstorms in our southeastern counties and another building over West Texas. While the sea breeze pushes eastern storms toward the Austin area this evening, a few scattered storms are possible around dinnertim
  
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• New YETI ad blasts Elon Musk and billionaire space race

  30-09-2021 21:10
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Go outside. That's the message behind YETI's new billboard sending rockets full of shade at billionaire Elon Musk.The Austin-based company posted a bright new billboard outside its downtown Austin storefront. The message sends waves reading — "See Space. Save Billions." The ad shows a tent along a mountainside, while under the night sky. The company told Insider it was inspired by the billionaire space race.The world has been watching as Space X's Elon Musk, Blue Orig
  
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• New YETI ad blasts billionaire space race led by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos

  30-09-2021 21:10
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Go outside. That's the message behind YETI's new billboard sending rockets full of shade at billionaires like Elon Musk.The Austin-based company posted a bright new billboard outside its downtown Austin storefront. The message sends waves reading — "See Space. Save Billions." The ad shows a tent along a mountainside, while under the night sky. The company told Insider it was inspired by the billionaire space race.The world has been watching as Space X's Elon Musk, Blu
  
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• Austin-Travis County is nearing threshold for Stage 3 guidelines. Will ACL change that?

  30-09-2021 20:25
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just as fast as case numbers and hospitalizations shot up in Austin-Travis County, they've come plummeting back down. Within just the last month, ICU numbers dropped below capacity and hospital admissions went down enough to give health leaders the confidence to shift the area to Stage 4 COVID-19 risk-based guidelines.
  As of Wednesday's numbers, Austin-Travis County is even flirting with hitting the threshold for Stage 3 guidelines. While other metrics are factored in, the
  
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• Mural made with 600 pounds of glass displays spirit of south Austin neighborhood

  30-09-2021 19:46
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – A colorful, 140-foot mural was installed by the Southern Oaks neighborhood of Austin to greet travelers on Buffalo Pass in south Austin.More than 200 community volunteers worked for over 2,500 hours to complete the mural which consists of two tons of clay and 600 pounds of glass. Non-emergency calls should go to 311 starting Friday, APD chief says"What started out as a community mural project has transformed not only a wall but the neighborhood, too!" said neighbors Elisabe
  
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• How will Austin's climate plan reach zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040?

  30-09-2021 19:23
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In 2014, Austin City Council adopted its citywide clean energy initiatives, establishing a goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.Now, the city is accelerating that trajectory with a new target of 2040, incorporating equity and social justice components in its climate change approach. On Thursday, Austin City Council approved the adoption of the Austin Climate Equity Plan and committed to specific benchmarks to meet in less than 20 years' time."Because
  
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• Council members question Chacon before approving his appointment as Chief of APD

  30-09-2021 19:19
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The six-month-long process to find Austin Police Department's new chief came to an end Thursday. Austin City Council members, just before 10:30 p.m., approved Joseph Chacon as Austin’s new Police Chief.The vote was 9-2. Council members Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly were opposed. The vote follows several public forums, community surveys and meet-and-greet with candidates, including Chacon. On Thursday morning, council member Greg Casar released more than a doze
  
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• Council members question Chacon before approving his appointment as APD chief

  30-09-2021 19:19
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The six-month-long process to find Austin Police Department's new chief came to an end Thursday. Austin City Council members, just before 10:30 p.m., approved Joseph Chacon as Austin’s new police chief.The vote was 9-2. Council members Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly were opposed. The vote follows a six-month process that included several public forums, community surveys and meet-and-greets with candidates.On Thursday evening, council members questioned Chacon f
  
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• A timeline of Austin's police chief nomination; many questions from council members remain before vote

  30-09-2021 19:19
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The six-month-long process to find Austin Police Department's new chief comes to a head on Thursday.
  Austin City Council members are set to vote whether or not to appoint Joseph Chacon as Austin’s Police Chief.The vote follows several public forums, community surveys and meet-and-greet with candidates, including Chacon, but Thursday morning, council member Greg Casar released more than a dozen questions he still has for the nominee and plans to ask during Thursday's c
  
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• Month-long wait times become norm as backlog of expired vehicle registration tops 60K

  30-09-2021 18:57
  
  Austin (KXAN) – In the middle of the week, the line at Travis County’s main tax office does not look long.  Everyone inside is seated in one of the chairs spaced six feet apart inside the lobby.But the line to get a title transfer, or to get a Texas tag in Travis County is thousands of names long. Routinely, only one date is available for an appointment listed on the county’s website. The earliest available date is usually more than a month away. TxTag toll refunds reach $
  
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• Feed 50 with dinner for 2: Is your favorite place participating in Austin Restaurant Weeks?

  30-09-2021 18:33
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Inside the kitchen at Central Austin's Texas French Bread, Chef Derek Zampacorta oversees the chorus of chopping, rolling, mixing and baking, like a conductor leading his orchestra during the final rehearsal before the big show.
  "We're doing a three-course menu, one of the courses being a handmade pasta," said Zampacorta as he rolls out the dough from scratch.
  His goal is to have the feel of a European bistro with a dash of Austin flavor. For every $50 dinner, Texas French Bread
  
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• Need a cheap Uber? City of Kyle expands partnership, includes discounted rides to Austin Airport

  30-09-2021 18:26
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Since launching its Uber partnership in 2020, the City of Kyle has increased its rides within city limits.
  According to the City of Kyle, for $3.14, people have been able to take eight trips per month. That's now being expanded to 10 trips.
  This expansion also includes one round-trip from the Austin Veterans Administration for that same price. It'll also offer two monthly discounted one-way rides to the Austin-Bergstrom Airport, where you'll have to pay just over 30% of the
  
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• How do I get weather alerts during ACL?

  30-09-2021 18:13
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the risk of rain and storms during the first weekend of this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival, it will be important for festival-goers to have a resource to get weather alerts while outdoors. Easiest way? The KXAN Weather app.Below is a step-by-step process needed to make sure alerts reach one's mobile device:1. Download the KXAN Weather AppThe KXAN Weather app is a free download in your mobile device's app store. The app is a valuable tool that allows access t
  
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• Big Game Bound Week 4: Former Patriots teammate discusses Tom Brady's New England return

  30-09-2021 17:45
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – Week 4 of the NFL season begins with the last two number one overall picks squaring off and ends with a critical AFC West showdown at the site of this year’s Super Bowl.In between? One of the most anticipated regular season games in years as the Buccaneers’ Tom Brady visits New England where he spent the first 20 seasons of his Hall of Fame career and won six championships.“Big Game Bound” previews Brady’s return with one of his former teammates
  
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• VIDEO: Car burns on I-35, leads to lane closures, delays during Thursday commute

  30-09-2021 17:41
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A car fire closed two lanes on Interstate 35 in north Austin during the Thursday morning commute.Austin firefighters responded to the fire around 7:15 a.m. on the southbound side in the 10300 block of N. I-35, and video KXAN received from a viewer showed flames shooting out of the rear of a car on the right shoulder. There were also visible burns to the driver door and passenger door.
  KXAN has reached out to understand if anyone was hurt and will update this story when we r
  
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• Travis County offering COVID-19 vaccines, boosters at ACL

  30-09-2021 16:47
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Travis County's mobile vaccine team will be giving vaccines at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, the county announced Thursday. The team will offer first and second shots of the Pfizer vaccine, as well as booster doses for people who are eligible.Heavy rain likely overnight, wet start to weekend one of ACLThe shots will be given from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the festival during both weekends. No appointment is required. For kids under the age of 17, a parent or guardia
  
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• Truck leaking propane to be cleared from Lakeway road; evacuations, shelter-in-place orders lifted

  30-09-2021 16:04
  
  LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — Police announced Thursday afternoon they're lifting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for some Lakeway residents after a truck crashed near their homes and leaked propane.TOP STORIES | Non-emergency calls should go to 311 starting Friday, APD chief saysLake Travis firefighters said the truck began leaking after a crash happened on Flint Rock Road near Pawnee Pass South, which is west of FM 620 in Lakeway.
  A reverse 911 call to residents in the area advised some
  
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• Truck leaking propane leads to Lakeway evacuations, shelter-in-place orders

  30-09-2021 16:04
  
  LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — A truck leaking propane led to evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for some Lakeway residents Thursday morning.Lake Travis firefighters say the truck began leaking after a crash happened that on Flint Rock Road near Pawnee Pass South, which is west of FM 620 in Lakeway. A reverse 911 call to residents in the area advised some on Golden Bear Drive to evacuate the area and others to shelter in place. A hazmat team is at the scene, as well.As of 10:15 a.m., firefigh
  
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• Truck 'actively leaking' propane after crash in Lakeway, some residents told to evacuate

  30-09-2021 16:04
  
  LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — A propane truck is "actively leaking" after a collision Thursday in northwest Travis County.Lake Travis firefighters say the crash happened on Flint Rock Road near Pawnee Pass South, which is west of FM 620 in Lakeway. A reverse 911 call to residents in the area advised some on Golden Bear Drive to evacuate the area and others to shelter in place.
  UPDATE-Flint Rock Rd Propane Truck RolloverIf you are inside the affected area (approximate red circle below), expect re
  
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• LIVE: Truck leaking propane leads to Lakeway evacuations, shelter-in-place orders

  30-09-2021 16:04
  
  LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — A truck leaking propane led to evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for some Lakeway residents Thursday morning.Lake Travis firefighters say the truck began leaking after a crash happened that on Flint Rock Road near Pawnee Pass South, which is west of FM 620 in Lakeway. A reverse 911 call to residents in the area advised some on Golden Bear Drive to evacuate the area and others to shelter in place. A hazmat team is at the scene, as well.As of 10:15 a.m., firefigh
  
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• LIVE: Truck 'actively leaking' propane after crash in Lakeway, some residents told to evacuate

  30-09-2021 16:04
  
  LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — A propane truck is "actively leaking" after a collision Thursday in northwest Travis County.Lake Travis firefighters say the crash happened on Flint Rock Road near Pawnee Pass South, which is west of FM 620 in Lakeway. A reverse 911 call to residents in the area advised some on Golden Bear Drive to evacuate the area and others to shelter in place. A hazmat team is at the scene, as well.
  UPDATE-Flint Rock Rd Propane Truck RolloverIf you are inside the affected area (
  
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• CapMetro kicks off MetroRail Red Line expansion, Leander leaders study transit services

  30-09-2021 15:35
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — CapMetro kicked off its expansion of the MetroRail Red Line on Thursday, adding tracks between Discovery and Park Street to increase capacity."The expansion of the Leander and Lakeline Red Line is amazing," said Eric Stratton, CapMetro's board of directors secretary and Williamson County representative. "This is a combination of years worth of work and effort that has gone into this partnership." What some Austin City Council members are saying before Chacon's confi
  
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• What some Austin City Council members are saying before Chacon's confirmation vote

  30-09-2021 13:33
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The man picked to lead the Austin Police Department could be up for a confirmation vote Thursday.Interim Police Chief Joseph Chacon has groups and some council members backing him up, including Austin Mayor Steve Adler. Chacon vote could be postponed as Austin City Council meets Thursday"I will be supporting Chief Chacon," said Austin City Council member Ann Kitchen. "I look forward to working with him on Austin CARES, the city's mental health diversion, and many other init
  
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• Chacon vote could be postponed as Austin City Council meets Thursday

  30-09-2021 12:37
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Here's what we'll be tracking at Thursday's Austin City Council meeting:Where is Council on approving Chacon as APD Chief?As of late Wednesday evening, the vote to appoint Joseph Chacon as Austin’s Police Chief was still on the council agenda. However, multiple council members tell KXAN the vote could be postponed to allow elected officials more time to vet Chacon, who was named the interim chief in March.   Additional mental health workers:Council will vote on fu
  
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• Chacon gains approval from Austin City Council to be Chief of Austin Police

  30-09-2021 12:37
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Here's what we'll be tracking at Thursday's Austin City Council meeting:Council approves Chacon for Chief of Austin PoliceJust before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, council members voted 9-2 to appoint Joseph Chacon as Austin’s Police Chief. Council members Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly were opposed. This came after hours of questioning Chacon, who was named the interim chief in March.   Additional mental health workers: ApprovedCouncil approved funding for three additi
  
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• Chacon gains approval from Austin City Council to be Austin Police Chief

  30-09-2021 12:37
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Just before 10:30 p.m. Thursday, council members voted 9-2 to appoint Joseph Chacon as Austin’s Police Chief. Council members Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly were opposed. This came after hours of questioning Chacon, who was named the interim chief in March.   Austin Mayor Steve Adler congratulated Chacon in a statement Thursday night, saying he has "reaffirmed" his commitment to keeping the city and public safe. Adler also said Chacon has brought about positive
  
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• Heavy rain likely overnight, wet start to weekend one of ACL

  30-09-2021 12:30
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Our next storm system, currently spinning near the Four Corners region, will continue its trek closer to Texas through the start of the weekend. As it does so, more rounds of heavy rain are likely.Thursday will feature partly sunny and mainly dry skies - the "calm before the storm" if you will. Late afternoon, a few spotty storms and showers are possible, mainly east of Austin, with a low chance of an isolated shower elsewhere, however, the main event looks to arrive after
  
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• Weiss, Anderson meet under lights of high school football live — how to watch Thursday

  30-09-2021 06:30
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — High School Football Live on KBVO this week will feature two teams riding a wave of momentum after wins to start district play.Pflugerville Weiss will host Anderson Thursday at 7 p.m. at Pflugerville's The Pfield. You can watch the game live on KBVO or KXAN.com. Referee shortage impacts 18 high school football games in TexasAfter starting the season 0-2, Anderson has won back-to-back games including a 38-27 win over Pflugerville in the district opener last Thur
  
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• Weiss, Anderson meet under lights of high school football live — how to watch

  30-09-2021 06:30
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — High School Football Live on KBVO this week will feature two teams riding a wave of momentum after wins to start district play.Pflugerville Weiss will host Anderson Thursday at 7 p.m. at Pflugerville's The Pfield. You can watch the game live on KBVO or KXAN.com. Referee shortage impacts 18 high school football games in TexasAfter starting the season 0-2, Anderson has won back-to-back games including a 38-27 win over Pflugerville in the district opener last Thur
  
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• Weiss, Anderson meet under lights of high school football live

  30-09-2021 06:30
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — High School Football Live on KBVO this week will feature two teams riding a wave of momentum after wins to start district play.Pflugerville Weiss will host Anderson Thursday at 7 p.m. at Pflugerville's The Pfield. You can watch the game live on KBVO or KXAN.com. Referee shortage impacts 18 high school football games in TexasAfter starting the season 0-2, Anderson has won back-to-back games including a 38-27 win over Pflugerville in the district opener last Thur
  
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• LIVE: Weiss, Anderson meet under lights of high school football live

  30-09-2021 06:30
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — High School Football Live on KBVO this week will feature two teams riding a wave of momentum after wins to start district play.Pflugerville Weiss will host Anderson Thursday at 7 p.m. at Pflugerville's The Pfield. You can watch the game live on KBVO or KXAN.com. Referee shortage impacts 18 high school football games in TexasAfter starting the season 0-2, Anderson has won back-to-back games including a 38-27 win over Pflugerville in the district opener last Thur
  
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• Austin FC fails to capitalize on momentum, repeat history in 3-0 loss to Colorado

  30-09-2021 05:53
  
  COMMERCIE CITY, Colo. (KXAN) -- In an effort to keep his team fresh while in the midst of a three-game stretch in seven days, Josh Wolff tried to mix things up with the starting 11 on Wednesday against Colorado with seven different starters from Sunday's 2-0 win over the LA Galaxy.The move didn't work. Austin FC lost, 3-0, unable to recapture the magic of the club's first win in franchise history at Dick's Sporting Goods Park back in April. Austin FC snaps month-long losing streak with 2-0 win i
  
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• Fixed-route bus service in Georgetown ends Thursday; CARTS service will continue

  30-09-2021 05:01
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — After four years in service, Georgetown's fixed-route bus system will offer its final rides on Thursday.The move comes after the city said passenger totals were lower than expected.City council directed staff in July to negotiate an agreement with Capital Metro without any fixed-route services. An interlocal agreement was approved in September, which still provides a paratransit service for people with disabilities.That service, run by Capital Area Rural Transpor
  
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• Texas association warns members federal vaccine mandate may hit within a couple of weeks

  30-09-2021 04:36
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands of employees and hundreds of companies in the Austin area are bracing for a new federal vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more workers.
  The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is developing the rule. There's no exact timeline on its release, but some groups, like the Texas Restaurant Association, are urging members to be prepared within the next couple weeks. How the Biden administration’s sweeping vaccine mand
  
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• Central Austin Randalls store closing, company looks to open new locations

  30-09-2021 04:28
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Randalls is closing one of its eight Austin locations on or before Nov. 6, a company spokesperson said Wednesday.The store, located at 1500 West 35th Street, has reached the end of its lease term. The area's landowner, Kin Properties, plans to redevelop the property into a mixed-use development, which will include residential areas. TOP STORIES: Why are some Austinites finding sinkholes in their yards?"We remain committed to the Austin market and invite customers to shop at
  
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• 200+ Oncor customers in Travis County still without power after Tuesday storms

  30-09-2021 04:23
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — More than 200 Oncor Energy customers in Travis County are still without power Wednesday after strong thunderstorms moved through the Austin metro Tuesday night.VIDEO: Lightning strikes, transformer explodes in Central Texas stormThe power company's outage map as of 9 p.m. Wednesday still shows 277 customers without power in Travis County. On Tuesday night, more than 7,500 Oncor customers in Williamson and Travis Counties were affected.
  KXAN spoke to Tim Maus, w
  
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• Deputies searching for 61-year-old man last seen in Austin Monday

  30-09-2021 03:49
  
  CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 61-year-old man last seen Monday morning in east Austin.
  Authorities issued a CLEAR Alert and believe he poses a threat to a his own health and safety.
  His name is Raul Zapata. He was last seen around 10 a.m. Monday at 1801 East 51st St., Building G in Austin on foot. That's near an H-E-B location and close to Berkman Drive.
  He's described as Hispanic, about 5'10", weighing 177 pounds, with black hair a
  
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• Austin police search for man accused of shooting, killing 20-year-old woman

  30-09-2021 03:24
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is looking for a murder suspect accused of shooting and killing a woman in east Austin earlier this month.PAST STORY: 20-year-old killed in Austin’s fourth homicide since SundayPolice say a first-degree murder warrant was issued Wednesday for Frank Nobles, 30. He's not in custody yet, but his bond is set at $1 million.
  The shooting he's suspected of being involved in occurred Sept. 16 in the 1500 block of Reagan Hill Drive. Police say Iyan
  
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• What can I bring to ACL Fest?

  30-09-2021 02:23
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The first weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival is almost here, and this year's festival has an updated list of items that are allowed in.It’s official: Austin City Limits has permit to hold 2021 festivalAccording to the ACL website, bags must be clear — made of plastic, vinyl or pvc — and not exceed 12" x 12" x 6". Bags will be restricted to small purses, totes and drawstring bags only.
  Framed backpacks and backpacks with multiple pockets are not a
  
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• Texas' Election 2020 audit praised by Gov. Abbott, knocked by Dallas judge

  30-09-2021 01:48
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Office of the Secretary of State provided additional details Tuesday about the “full forensic audit” of the 2020 election that was unexpectedly announced last week.  At the request of former President Donald Trump, Governor Greg Abbott nudged the office of the Secretary of State to conduct an elections audit in four of Texas’ largest counties, Harris, Travis, Tarrant and Collin. The reason those counties were chosen is still unclear.
  
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