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• Need a COVID-19 vaccine, booster shot? List of clinics in Austin-Travis County this weekend

  02-10-2021 23:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here is where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot in the Austin area for the first weekend in October:Austin-Travis County will be giving out Pfizer vaccines at the Travis County Exposition Center at 7311 Decker Ln. Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Austin Public Health is now giving booster shots as well.No appointment is needed and you won't be required to show identification or have insurance. All vaccinations are free. Equal access to COVID-19 booster: What&
  
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• Texas Longhorns gameday: Trusting Bijan Robinson, Casey Thompson's 'gritty' game leads to 32-27 win over TCU

  02-10-2021 23:07 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said it wasn't pretty, but his team's grit pushed them to a 32-27 win Saturday over TCU in Fort Worth.It was the first win in eight years for the Longhorns program at Amon G. Carter Stadium, and while there are plenty of things Sarkisian said his team has to clean up, when it mattered most, the Longhorns got it done. Texas Longhorns gameday: UT beats TCU 32-27, gets 1st win in Fort Worth in 8 years"We've been talking abo
  
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• WEEKEND READ: Austin City Limits Music Festival begins — will it impact encouraging COVID-19 outlook?

  02-10-2021 21:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County's on the precipice of dropping down to Stage 3 COVID-19 risk-based guidelines, owing the progress to lower ICU and hospital admission numbers.Maskless Halloween? Here’s what UT data projects for Austin-Travis CountyAs of Friday, there are 2,288 active COVID-19 cases in Austin-Travis County. There are 329 people hospitalized, 148 patients in the ICU and 99 people on ventilators.But several factors could affect what happens in the area next. One big
  
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• What is an NFT and why is Circuit of the Americas selling them?

  02-10-2021 21:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — You may have heard about NFTs lately, they've sold for thousands sometimes millions of dollars. But what the heck is an NFT? That's a question we were asking after Circuit of the Americas (COTA) announced that they were debuting two.
  What is an NFT?
  Nonfungible tokens.
  Okay, but...what is a nonfungible token?
  Yeah, you're right that doesn't help. A nonfungible token is a digital asset that proves exclusive ownership of something; like artwork, a clip of video or a meme. Thi
  
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• McClennan County school employee accused of 'inappropriate electronic communications' with student

  02-10-2021 21:47 via kxan.com
  
  WEST, Texas (KWKT) — West Independent School District officials were notified Wednesday of an allegation of an employee at West Middle/High School sending a student "inappropriate electronic communications" through social media.
  The district said in a press release Friday it immediately began an investigation and reported the information to Law Enforcement and Child Protective Services (CPS).
  Through student interviews, other serious allegations materialized — which West ISD official
  
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• Maskless Halloween? Here's what UT data projects for Austin-Travis County

  02-10-2021 20:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As of Friday, Austin-Travis County hit the threshold for Stage 3 COVID-19 risk-based guidelines. Local health officials said they're waiting to officially call it to make sure our rolling 7-day average of hospital admissions stays within the Stage 3 range.
  The University of Texas' COVID-19 Modeling Consortium projections show our hospital and case numbers will continue to decline and that we could be rapidly approaching the thresholds for even lower stages of risk.According
  
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• Why did the sun set in two tones on Friday in Central Texas?

  02-10-2021 19:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Notice anything interesting in the sky around sunset Friday evening?Beautiful and appealing to the eye, two-tone sunsets are a meteorological phenomenon called "crepuscular rays" or sun beams.(KXAN photo/Mark Peña North Austin)Crepuscular rays occur when sun shines through holes in the clouds.
  The sun that shines through hits microscopic dust and/or water droplets which scatters the light and makes it appear brighter against dark clouds (or in our case) dark blue of
  
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• ACL day 1: The good, the bad and the ugly

  02-10-2021 18:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After being cancelled last year due to COVID-19, Austin City Limits Music Festival is officially back in 2021. Tickets for the event sold out in record time as music-goers scrambled to get back to live shows.
  KXAN's Grace Reader went to the festival on day one of weekend one, here's what she saw that worked and didn't.
  Shuttle strugglesIf this is a good, bad and ugly list, riding the shuttle from Republic Square to ACL was the ugly. After getting in line at Republic Square aroun
  
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• POLICE: Lockhart man hit woman with vehicle, fixed his bumper before driving off

  02-10-2021 17:33 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Police have arrested a man they say struck a woman with his vehicle in San Marcos on Sept. 26, then drove away without seeing if she was okay.Thirty-nine year-old Armando Cubriel Jr., is accused of hitting the woman who was walking in the 110 block of East Martin Luther King Drive in San Marcos. A witness at the scene told police they saw Cubriel Jr. hit the woman with his silver Acura, get out, put the vehicle's damaged bumper back in place and drive away.The wi
  
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• Texas Longhorns live blog: UT looking for first win at TCU in 8 years Saturday

  02-10-2021 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are coming off one of their best offensive performances in quite a while with a 70-35 rout of Texas Tech at home, but UT is in hostile territory Saturday against TCU.The Horned Frogs have had UT's number recently, especially at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. UT hasn't won there in eight years, and TCU has topped Texas in six of their last seven meetings. Casey Thompson is making the most of his opportunity as Texas’ starting QBIn
  
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• Texas Longhorns live blog: UT leads TCU 26-20 after 3 quarters, aiming for 1st win in Fort Worth in 8 years

  02-10-2021 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are hanging on to a 23-17 halftime lead over TCU in Fort Worth behind its potent rushing attack.Texas running back Bijan Robinson has already eclipsed the 100-yard mark with 103 rushing yards on 17 carries with a pair of touchdowns. Robinson has scored on runs of 27 and 4 yards.As a team, the Longhorns are averaging 6.2 yards per rush.Texas quarterback Casey Thompson had a rough half, completing just 6 of 14 passes for 47 yards with an interce
  
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• Texas Longhorns live blog: UT leads TCU 23-17 at halftime behind the run game

  02-10-2021 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are hanging on to a 23-17 halftime lead over TCU in Fort Worth behind its potent rushing attack.Texas running back Bijan Robinson has already eclipsed the 100-yard mark with 103 rushing yards on 17 carries with a pair of touchdowns. Robinson has scored on runs of 27 and 4 yards.As a team, the Longhorns are averaging 6.2 yards per rush.Texas quarterback Casey Thompson had a rough half, completing just 6 of 14 passes for 47 yards with an interce
  
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• Texas Longhorns live blog: UT beats TCU 32-27, gets 1st win in Fort Worth in 8 years

  02-10-2021 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are hanging on to a 23-17 halftime lead over TCU in Fort Worth behind its potent rushing attack.Texas running back Bijan Robinson has already eclipsed the 100-yard mark with 103 rushing yards on 17 carries with a pair of touchdowns. Robinson has scored on runs of 27 and 4 yards.As a team, the Longhorns are averaging 6.2 yards per rush.Texas quarterback Casey Thompson had a rough half, completing just 6 of 14 passes for 47 yards with an interce
  
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• Texas Longhorns gameday: UT beats TCU 32-27, gets 1st win in Fort Worth in 8 years

  02-10-2021 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson ran wild over TCU in a 32-27 win Saturday, UT's first win in Fort Worth in eight years.Robinson finished with 216 yards on 35 carries, a 6.2 yards-per-carry average, with two touchdowns. Robinson converted a key third down on his 34th carry of the day with a powerful 6-yard run to get a first down and allow the Horns to run out the clock.Texas QB Casey Thompson bounced back from a poor first half to finish with 142 yard
  
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• A beautiful end to the weekend as we continue to dry out

  02-10-2021 16:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Other than a few isolated showers south and west, we will be mainly dry through the remainder of the evening and into the overnight. Winds will calm under a mostly cloudy sky. Lows will barely fall below 70.A cold front should fully push through the area Sunday afternoon and a high pressure will build in. Northerly winds combined with clearing skies will bring us a beautiful day! Fantastic news for those heading out to COTA for the MotoGP or for those heading out to day 3 o
  
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• Texas abortion law: 600+ protests in all 50 states to be held Saturday

  02-10-2021 15:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas and its controversial restrictive abortion law will be top of mind on Saturday — as over 600 marches and rallies take place ahead of Supreme Court arguments on Monday.The event, hosted by activist group Women's March, will begin at 9 a.m. at the Texas Capitol. Protesters and state officials will denounce the passage of Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion procedures at six weeks of pregnancy, before many people even realize they're pregnant. Texas abortion law tak
  
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• Texas abortion law: 600+ protests in all 50 states held Saturday

  02-10-2021 15:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas and its controversial restrictive abortion law was top of mind on Saturday — as over 600 marches and rallies took place ahead of Supreme Court arguments Monday.Protesters and state officials met at the Texas Capitol Saturday morning to denounce the passage of Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion once cardiac activity is detected, which is usually around six weeks into a pregnancy and before many people even realize they’re pregnant. The event was hosted
  
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• LIVE: Texas abortion law: 600+ protests in all 50 states to be held Saturday

  02-10-2021 15:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas and its controversial restrictive abortion law will be top of mind on Saturday — as over 600 marches and rallies take place ahead of Supreme Court arguments on Monday.The event, hosted by activist group Women's March, will begin at 9 a.m. at the Texas Capitol. Protesters and state officials will denounce the passage of Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion procedures at six weeks of pregnancy, before many people even realize they're pregnant. Texas abortion law tak
  
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• Showers still possible, but improving forecast this weekend

  02-10-2021 13:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a wet week for many across Central Texas, we're seeing improving conditions heading into this weekend. Great news for the remainder of ACL Weekend 1 and Moto GP Sunday!Austin City Limits Music Fest forecast
  Conditions continue to improve for festival goers this weekend. While there still is a chance at showers and storms Saturday afternoon, it is not looking nearly as widespread, or heavy, as we saw this past week.
  Rain chances look most likely Saturday afternoon befo
  
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• Texas high school football: Week 6 scores

  02-10-2021 05:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN/AP) — What a week in Texas high school football.6A's top team the Westlake Chaparrals rolled to a 56-0 win over San Marcos in their district home opener. Bowie kept its strong season going with a 35-7 win against Del Valle, while Round Rock blanked Westwood 35-0 in the Battle for the Bell. STATE POLL: Undefeated Westlake, LBJ remain near top of latest rankingsCentral Texas' 5A district featured some surprises.Hendrickson stunned Cedar Park for its second win of the season, pul
  
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• Austin FC: How to watch game vs. Real Salt Lake Saturday

  02-10-2021 05:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC will host a surging Real Salt Lake Saturday afternoon at Q2 Stadium, looking to enter the upcoming international break with some positive feelings.Sure, Verde's playoff chances are as close to 0% as possible, but a strong showing against the fifth place team in the Western Conference could kick start a strong end to the season. After RSL, Austin FC will have three games against teams outside of the playoff line during October — San Jose, FC Dallas and Housto
  
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• Austin Firefighters Association opposes ballot item for police staffing

  02-10-2021 04:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Firefighters Association, the union for firefighters in the city, announced Friday it will not support Proposition A. ‘No Way on Prop A’ launches, opposing possible expansion of Austin Police DepartmentThat's the item on the November ballot that calls for two police officers for every 1,000 Austin residents. The city's chief financial officer estimates it would cost between $270-600 million over five years."The AFA membership, discussion and vote to o
  
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• Texas gameday: Can the Longhorns finally win at TCU?

  02-10-2021 04:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Longhorns are back on the road Saturday when they travel to Amon G. Carter Stadium to take on TCU. The Horned Frogs have dominated Texas in recent years, winning six of their last seven meetings. It's been eight years since Texas won in Fort Worth.Texas will try to build off their two dominating home wins over Rice and Texas Tech as they go back on the road for the second time this season.Texas Longhorns marching band placed on pause — won’t play at TCU game
  
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• Cowboys must respect the Carolina defense, pass rush

  02-10-2021 03:02 via kxan.com
  
  FRISCO, TX (Silver Star Nation) - The Dallas Cowboys will face a big test on Sunday when the 3-0 Carolina Panthers come to AT&T Stadium.Although the Panthers are missing key offensive players like Christian McCafferty, their defense is fierce and has been very effective against both the run and the pass. Cowboys offense a wealth of richesLinebacker Haason Reddick and defensive end Brian Burns are making it a habit of meeting in the opposing team's backfield. The duo has 7.5 sacks through the
  
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• 'Bony express': Texas driver caught carpooling with skeleton

  02-10-2021 02:03 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A Texas driver was spotted in the carpool lane with a skeleton riding shotgun during rush hour Wednesday, according to Harris County officials.
  Harris County Constable Ted Heap shared a photo of the skeleton in a "humerus" Facebook post Wednesday, saying that deputies "had a feeling in their bones that something wasn't right."A Harris County deputy spotted the driver in the Houston area around 4:45 p.m., cruising in the Katy HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lanes with his frightful
  
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• Bastrop County deputies search for murder suspect

  02-10-2021 01:44 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Deputies in Bastrop County are searching for a murder suspect Friday.The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says it's looking for Davion Markeith Veal, 22. He's described as being 5'11" and weighing 195 pounds. Deputies say he was last seen in Bastrop, but he may be in Killeen as well.
  If you see Veal, officials are asking you not to approach him, as he is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities want you to call 911 instead.
  KXAN has reached out for more inf
  
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• New COVID-19 treatment could cut risk of hospitalization, death in half

  02-10-2021 01:14 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — One company says it developed a pill that could cut the risk of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in half. The company, Merck, is now planning to apply for emergency use authorization for this treatment."The data are impressive," said Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci.
  Fauci says Merck briefed the White House COVID-19 response team late Thursday on its findings that show patients who take the antiviral pill within five days of symptoms had about half the rat
  
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• Westlake football rolls to 56-0 win over San Marcos

  02-10-2021 00:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake's dominance in Central Texas is reaching historic proportions as the Chaparrals' win streak hit 28 games last week. Westlake hasn't lost since a late regular season game against Lake Travis in 2019.San Marcos comes to Chaparral Stadium Friday night for Westlake's first home district game of the season. You can watch the game live on KXAN.com, starting at 7:20 p.m. Friday. STATE POLL: Undefeated Westlake, LBJ remain near top of latest rankingsYou can watch every Wes
  
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• Westlake football hosts San Marcos Friday night — live on KXAN.com

  02-10-2021 00:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake's dominance in Central Texas is reaching historic proportions as the Chaparrals' win streak hit 28 games last week. Westlake hasn't lost since a late regular season game against Lake Travis in 2019.San Marcos comes to Chaparral Stadium Friday night for Westlake's first home district game of the season. You can watch the game live on KXAN.com, starting at 7:20 p.m. Friday. STATE POLL: Undefeated Westlake, LBJ remain near top of latest rankingsYou can watch every Wes
  
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