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• Texans to vote on amendment that would bar government from shutting down churches

  08-10-2021 23:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — During the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, many churches across Texas converted their services to outdoor, online or socially-distanced services.
  But, some local officials ordered them to completely shut their doors. That's why Republican lawmakers filed a bill during regular session that would ban this from happening ever again.
  It already passed in the legislature, but now needs approval from voters as a constitutional amendment, Prop 3, in this November's election.
  
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• Texas AG Paxton asks federal appeals court to reinstate state's abortion law after a judge put a temporary hold on it

  08-10-2021 23:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas on Friday asked a federal appeals court to swiftly reinstate the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S., as some abortion clinics in the state resumed normal services for the first time since early September. Texas clinics: ‘We were able to provide abortions today’The request by Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton came two days after a judge in Austin suspended the law known as Senate Bill 8, which bans abortions once cardiac activity is d
  
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• Texas moves to reinstate nation's toughest abortion law

  08-10-2021 23:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas on Friday asked a federal appeals court to swiftly reinstate the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S., as some abortion clinics in the state resumed normal services for the first time since early September.The request by Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton came two days after a judge in Austin suspended the law known as Senate Bill 8, which bans abortions once cardiac activity is detected, usually around six weeks.Texas clinics: ‘We were able
  
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• MLB broadcaster apologizes for '40-acre' comment during White Sox-Astros game

  08-10-2021 23:16 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — MLB Network broadcaster Jim Kaat apologized during Friday's AL Division Series game between the Astros and White Sox after saying teams should try to “get a 40-acre field full of” players who look like Chicago infielder Yoán Moncada.Kaat, a former All-Star pitcher and longtime commentator for the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins, made the remark in the first inning of Game 2 in response to a comment from broadcaster Buck Showalter about Moncada, who is
  
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• Police: 11-year-old girl approached by stranger while walking to bus stop in Kyle

  08-10-2021 23:12 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — Police in Kyle are investigating after an 11-year-old girl was approached by a stranger while walking to her bus stop Friday morning.
  The Kyle Police Department says it happened near Arbor Knot Drive around 6:45 a.m. That's off FM 150 W.
  It was reported a man in a black truck approached an 11-year-old who was walking to her bus stop. Officers say she was able to get away.
  The Hays Consolidated Independent School District alerted parents in a letter she was a student of
  
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• Man allegedly tried to escape from Bexar County jail through kitchen loading dock

  08-10-2021 22:50 via kxan.com
  
  BEXAR COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Bexar County Sheriff's Office says someone tried to run from its jail Friday before being chased and re-apprehended by deputies who were nearby.Justin Daniel Martinez, 36, tried to escape from the kitchen loading dock a little before 1 p.m. Friday, according to the sheriff's office.They say two deputies who were working the loading dock "gave chase and apprehended Martinez without incident."
  Martinez was in jail, waiting for trail, on a count of injury to t
  
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• New substation design for Rainey Street revealed

  08-10-2021 22:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy revealed the final look of a new substation, to make sure we have enough electricity to keep up with the rapid growth.Austin Energy showed off the final design at a public meeting for the new Rainey Street Substation Thursday. The design was made using input from more than 600 Rainey Street neighbors, according to the electric utility.
  It is part of the initiative called "Repowering Downtown Austin."Officials hope the new substation will increase capacity
  
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• Pay attention to 'math error' notices from IRS — you could owe money

  08-10-2021 22:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN/CNBC) — You could owe the IRS money due to a "math error" triggered by stimulus payments, CNBC reports.
  According to the news outlet, the government agency sent approximately 9 million "math error" notices from Jan. 1 through July 15. About 7.4 million were related to stimulus payments.
  Math error notices usually show a change to someone’s account, such as a balance due, or a smaller or larger refund, CNBC says. But it could be difficult correcting errors or getting a ho
  
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• Have a question for your doctor? Get your steps in at Walk with a Doc event this weekend in Liberty Hill

  08-10-2021 21:49 via kxan.com
  
  LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — If you have a question for a physician, you can attend an event in Liberty Hill this weekend, while also getting your steps in.
  Austin Regional Clinic-Liberty Hill Physician Krupaben Patel is encouraging Liberty Hill residents to attend their Walk with a Doc event on Oct. 9.Can I take my mask off yet? Health leaders reevaluating COVID-19 risk-based guidelinesThe event will take place at 9 a.m. in Lions Foundation Park on TX-332 Loop in Liberty Hill.
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• Heat and humidity build at ACL weekend two

  08-10-2021 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — While normal highs this time of year are in the mid 80s, we continue to stay warmer than normal and in the 90s through the weekend and beyond.
  This means it will be hot for the second weekend of ACL so make sure you're drinking plenty of non-alcoholic beverages and getting some breaks from the heat when you can.SATURDAY will feature more of the same with plenty of sunshine and high heat (90s) areawide.SUNDAY's weather will bring some changes. We'll spend most of the day dry
  
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• Feels-like temperatures near 100 for second weekend of ACL

  08-10-2021 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — While normal highs this time of year are in the mid 80s, we continue to stay warmer than normal and in the 90s through the weekend and beyond! This means it will be hot for the second weekend of ACL so make sure you're drinking plenty of non-alcoholic beverages and getting some breaks from the heat when you can.FRIDAY will look and feel very similar to how we spent most of the week -- hot, dry, sunny and quiet. Afternoon highs will climb into the low 90s under a mainly clea
  
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• Man wanted in connection with stepfather's homicide in southeast Austin caught

  08-10-2021 21:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man wanted in connection with the shooting death of his stepfather in southeast Austin was arrested Friday, thanks to the help of social media.PAST STORY | APD: 30-year-old man wanted in connection to stepfather’s homicide in southeast AustinThe Austin Police Department says Richard Nunez, 30, was recognized by a resident who saw a social media post about Nunez. The resident alerted police, who responded to the area and made the arrest.
  Nunez was booked into the Tra
  
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• Social media challenge: 'Detox' for 25 days, get $2,500

  08-10-2021 20:34 via kxan.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (KTVI) -- Millions of Facebook and Instagram users had to go hours without checking their feeds on Monday, but could you do it for 25 days straight?
  Facebook, as well as subsidiaries Instagram and WhatsApp, all suffered a six-hour outage Monday, forcing users to abstain. But a new social media challenge is paying people $2,500 if they can voluntarily stay off social media for 25 days. What caused Facebook, Instagram to go down? Here’s what we knowAll Home Connections, which is af
  
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• 'Take the Cotton Bowl over': Matthew McConaughey fires up Longhorn fans with Red River Showdown pep talk

  08-10-2021 20:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — "We have to go there and take it from them."Those were the words of Matthew McConaughey, the University of Texas at Austin "Minister of Culture," to Longhorn Nation in a Twitter video posted Thursday. He's talking about fans going up to Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas and cheer the football team to victory Saturday over fierce rival Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown.
  To Longhorn Nation@utaustin @texasfootball @texaslonghorns pic.twitter.com/szpas7RCSw— Matthew McConaug
  
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• Housing prices around Tesla gigafactory have already increased nearly 45%, experts say it could keep climbing

  08-10-2021 19:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Housing prices near Tesla's new gigafactory have already increased, and experts say that could continue after Elon Musk announced the company's headquarters will also be located in the area.
  Musk announced the move from Palo Alto, California, to Austin during Thursday's annual meeting with stockholders.Elon Musk announces Tesla’s headquarters will move to AustinData from real estate brokerage Redfin shows that in the factory's zip code, 78725, the median home sale price is
  
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• House prices around Tesla gigafactory have increased nearly 45%, experts say it could keep climbing

  08-10-2021 19:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Housing prices near Tesla's new gigafactory have already increased, and experts say that could continue after Elon Musk announced the company's headquarters will also be located in the area.
  Musk announced the move from Palo Alto, California, to Austin during Thursday's annual meeting with stockholders.Elon Musk announces Tesla’s headquarters will move to AustinData from real estate brokerage Redfin shows that in the factory's zip code, 78725, the median home sale price is
  
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• Counterfeit shirts en route to Bastrop had explicit message to share, CBP says

  08-10-2021 19:22 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) — Counterfeit shirts en route to Bastrop were intercepted by Customs and Border Protection, and they had quite a message to share.
  The shirts were intercepted by the CBP New Orleans field office at a port in Memphis.
  According to a spokesperson, the 25 counterfeit Lacoste shirts were heading to Bastrop from Michoacan, Mexico.
  The tags that were on the shirt, however, had a colorful message for Americans. A QR code on the tag directs consumers to a site that boasts the
  
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• Teen arrested in shooting death of 16-year-old at Travis County apartment complex

  08-10-2021 19:16 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY (KXAN) — A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old friend at a Travis County apartment complex in late September.
  The Travis County Sheriff's Office said Esdras Escobar was charged in connection with the death after a shooting at an apartment complex in the 14100 block of Thermal Drive on Sept. 27.16-year-old shot, killed at Travis County apartment complex MondayThe sheriff's office said deputies responded to the scene after
  
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• Can I take my mask off yet? Health leaders reevaluating COVID-19 risk-based guidelines

  08-10-2021 18:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Even though Austin-Travis County has been within the threshold for Stage 3 guidelines for a week, health leaders have not officially moved the area out of the more strict Stage 4 COVID-19 risk-based guidelines yet.So what gives?
  In a media Q&A Friday, Austin-Travis County health authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said they are reevaluating their risk-based guidance altogether. She said there will be "more to come as we finalize those" but did not give a timeline for when the new gu
  
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• McDonald's giving away free breakfast to teachers, school staff as a thank you

  08-10-2021 18:24 via kxan.com
  
  (WTAJ) -- McDonald's is giving away free breakfast to teachers, faculty and staff for five straight days in October as a "Thank you" for all they do.
  With a valid work ID, you can drive-thru or go into any McDonald's and receive your free breakfast beginning Monday and running through Friday, Oct. 15.
  While menus may vary, you can choose from an Egg McMuffin, a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit  or a Sausage Biscuit, with a hashbrown included. You can also pick from a medium
  
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• Deep Eddy Pool's shallow end closed for rest of the year due to pump issue

  08-10-2021 17:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The shallow end of Deep Eddy Pool will be closed for the rest of the year, Austin Parks and Recreation officials said Friday.The city tweeted the update at 10:26 a.m., saying "mechanical issues with a well pump," is the reason for the closure. The entire pool will be closed three days per week until the pump is fixed, also.
  ⚠ Due to mechanical issues with a well pump, the shallow end of Deep Eddy Pool is closed for the remainder of the year and the Pool will be comple
  
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• First building set to rise on spec at massive Taylor rail park

  08-10-2021 17:44 via kxan.com
  
  TAYLOR (Austin Business Journal) — A 350,000-square-foot, rail-served distribution building is set to be developed at RCR Taylor Logistics Park north of Austin.Dirt is expected to move in January on TaylorPort Rail Park 01, which is still in its design phase, and the facility could be delivered by September 2022. The speculative building — meaning no tenant has been signed — is being developed by Houston-based Partners Real Estate Company.A general contractor has not yet been s
  
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• Attorney: Former Manor ISD police chief cleared of 'criminal conduct'

  08-10-2021 17:24 via kxan.com
  
  MANOR, Texas (KXAN) — The attorney for former Manor Independent School District police chief Shane Sexton said Friday his client was cleared of wrongdoing after allegations were made in May that led to the district not renewing Sexton's contract.Brad Heilman, Sexton's attorney, said in a letter that after a five-month investigation by the Texas Rangers and Travis County District Attorney's Office Sexton "has been officially cleared of any criminal conduct." YETI sues Igloo, claims company
  
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• Central Texas student dies from COVID-19

  08-10-2021 16:54 via kxan.com
  
  LACY LAKEVIEW (KXAN) -- Connally ISD announced Thursday morning that a high school student has died from COVID-19.The district says George Moralez passed away Wednesday night after battling the coronavirus for over a month. He was in the 10th grade. When are we moving to Stage 3 COVID-19 guidelines? Austin-Travis County health leaders could tell us todayGeorge is the son of Connally Junior High School staff member Sabrina Moralez and has siblings who also attend the high school.George was a memb
  
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• When are we moving to Stage 3 COVID-19 guidelines? Austin-Travis County health leaders could tell us today

  08-10-2021 16:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Health officials for Austin-Travis County are hosting a media Q&A Friday at 10:30 a.m. to give updates on COVID-19 trends and guidelines in our community.Dr. Desmar Walkes, the Austin-Travis County health authority, Dr. Adrienne Sturrup, the interim director of Austin Public Health, and other APH leaders are expected to be in attendance.
  Austin-Travis County is in Stage 4 COVID-19 risk-based guidelines right now, according to the city, even though we have been in the th
  
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• Only 4 COVID-19 cases traced to ACL weekend one so far

  08-10-2021 16:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a media Q&A Friday, Dr. Desmar Walkes, the Austin-Travis County health authority, announced that only four COVID-19 cases have been traced to Austin City Limits Music Festival weekend one so far.
  Still, health leaders say they are working with ACL organizers to make sure COVID-19 protocols are followed for weekend two; that includes putting more signage out and having more frequent audio reminders asking people to wear masks in spaces where social distancing is not p
  
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• LIVE: When are we moving to Stage 3 COVID-19 guidelines? Austin-Travis County health leaders could tell us today

  08-10-2021 16:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Health officials for Austin-Travis County are hosting a media Q&A Friday at 10:30 a.m. to give updates on COVID-19 trends and guidelines in our community.Dr. Desmar Walkes, the Austin-Travis County health authority, Dr. Adrienne Sturrup, the interim director of Austin Public Health, and other APH leaders are expected to be in attendance.
  Austin-Travis County is in Stage 4 COVID-19 risk-based guidelines right now, according to the city, even though we have been in the th
  
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• Rainbow crosswalks going in Monday at downtown Austin intersection

  08-10-2021 16:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The crosswalks at a downtown intersection will appear much more colorful after Monday.
  The City of Austin's transportation department announced crews will paint the crosswalks at Bettie Naylor (Fourth) and Colorado Streets as rainbows. The colors will resemble the Progressive Pride flag, which includes black and brown stripes to represent people of color as well as the baby blue, pink and white found on the transgender flag.
  City leaders will gather Monday morning at the in
  
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• LIVE: City leaders unveil rainbow crosswalks at downtown Austin intersection

  08-10-2021 16:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The crosswalks at a downtown intersection will appear much more colorful after Monday.
  The City of Austin's transportation department announced crews will paint the crosswalks at Bettie Naylor (Fourth) and Colorado Streets as rainbows. The colors will resemble the Progressive Pride flag, which includes black and brown stripes to represent people of color as well as the baby blue, pink and white found on the transgender flag.
  City leaders will gather Monday morning at the in
  
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• City leaders unveil rainbow crosswalks at downtown Austin intersection

  08-10-2021 16:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — City leaders are celebrating the installation of rainbow-colored crosswalks Monday in downtown Austin for National Coming Out Day.
  The City of Austin's transportation department announced crews will paint the crosswalks at Bettie Naylor (Fourth) and Colorado Streets as rainbows. The colors will resemble the Progressive Pride flag, which includes black and brown stripes to represent people of color as well as the baby blue, pink and white found on the transgender flag.
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• 'Golden Rollers' reconnecting older adults, revitalizing relationships during pandemic

  08-10-2021 13:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Every Wednesday morning, Ana Villalobos shows up at the Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center in east Austin and makes her way to a nearby trail. Villalobos is on a mission; she has a goal."I like to go fast," Villalobos said, sitting on her trike ready to go for a bike ride. "It does feel good. The wind in your hair especially on a hot day." Elon Musk announces Tesla’s headquarters will move to AustinVillalobos, along with Kathy Lamb and Mary Reyes, is a Golden Roll
  
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• Austin ISD doesn't have enough cafeteria employees. How will they get more?

  08-10-2021 13:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Preparing meals is no easy task, especially when you are getting ready for thousands of students each day.Foodservice employees in Austin Independent School District say when there isn't enough staff, that preparation becomes even more challenging. Elon Musk announces Tesla’s headquarters will move to AustinAcross the nation, school districts are facing food service employee shortages, and in AISD the issue is becoming critical with about 100 openings they need to fil
  
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• Uncomfortable heat and humidity at ACL weekend two

  08-10-2021 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An uncomfortable weekend of heat and humidity ahead... but don't lose hope! More fall-like weather is likely to return by middle of next week.FRIDAY will look and feel very similar to how we spent most of the week -- hot, dry, sunny and quiet. Afternoon highs will climb into the low 90s under a mainly clear, sunny sky.SATURDAY will feature more of the same with plenty of sunshine and high heat (90s) areawide.SUNDAY's weather will be two-fold. We'll spend most of the day dry
  
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• Feels-like temperatures near 100 for the 2nd weekend of ACL

  08-10-2021 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — While normal highs this time of year are in the mid 80s, we continue to stay warmer than normal and in the 90s through the weekend and beyond! This means it will be hot for the second weekend of ACL so make sure you're drinking plenty of non-alcoholic beverages and getting some breaks from the heat when you can.FRIDAY will look and feel very similar to how we spent most of the week -- hot, dry, sunny and quiet. Afternoon highs will climb into the low 90s under a mainly clea
  
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• Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik injured as Chaparrals cruise to 35-0 win over Bowie

  08-10-2021 06:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake quarterback and elite 2022 prospect Cade Klubnik was injured during the second quarter of Friday's game against Bowie.According to the Westlake High School broadcast, Klubnik was taken in for X-rays after an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. The Clemson commit left the field on a cart and was replaced by senior Christian Edgar late in the second quarter. WATCH: Westlake high school footballEdgar entered the game and promptly led the Chaparrals on a scoring drive
  
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• Westlake, Bowie football meet in a battle of unbeatens — live on KXAN.com

  08-10-2021 06:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake and Bowie meet Friday night in a battle of unbeatens at Chaparral Stadium. Bowie becomes the latest challenger attempting to dethrone Westlake from its perch as the state's best 6A team.You can watch the game live on KXAN.com, starting at 7:20 p.m. Friday. Every Westlake regular season football game will be shown live on KXAN.com during the 2021 season. WATCH: Westlake high school footballWestlake is borderline unstoppable in Texas high school football wi
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik injured as Chaparrals grab 35-0 lead

  08-10-2021 06:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake quarterback and elite 2022 prospect Cade Klubnik was injured during the second quarter of Friday's game against Bowie.According to the Westlake High School broadcast, Klubnik was taken in for X-rays after an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. The Clemson commit left the field on a cart and was replaced by senior Christian Edgar late in the second quarter. WATCH: Westlake high school footballEdgar entered the game and promptly led the Chaparrals on a scoring drive
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Westlake, Bowie football meet in a battle of unbeatens

  08-10-2021 06:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake and Bowie meet Friday night in a battle of unbeatens at Chaparral Stadium. Bowie becomes the latest challenger attempting to dethrone Westlake from its perch as the state's best 6A team.You can watch the game live on KXAN.com, starting at 7:20 p.m. Friday. Every Westlake regular season football game will be shown live on KXAN.com during the 2021 season. WATCH: Westlake high school footballWestlake is borderline unstoppable in Texas high school football wi
  
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• Texan Pepi scores twice to lead USMNT in WC qualifying win over Jamaica

  08-10-2021 05:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ricardo Pepi got a pair of goals early in the second half, becoming at 18 the youngest American to score in consecutive World Cup qualifiers, and the United States dominated Jamaica in a 2-0 victory Thursday night.Pepi, who scored the his first international goal to break a second-half tie at Honduras, put the U.S. ahead in the 49th minute to cap a quick end-to-end movement and added another goal in the 62nd.Pepi made his Major League Soccer debut for Dallas in June 20
  
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• Austin providers ready to give Pfizer vaccine to kids ages 5-11, once it's approved

  08-10-2021 05:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a matter of weeks, children between the ages of 5 and 11 could be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer is asking federal health regulators to greenlight its shot. Central Texas public health officials are already making plans for it. Pfizer asks for emergency approval of vaccine for kids 5 to 11Austin Public Health
  As far as booster shots go, APH has already worked to expand vaccinations by creating more vaccination sites around the county, as well as con
  
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• How boot-making startup Tecovas has grown from single store to 17 in a couple years

  08-10-2021 02:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — Tecovas Inc. founder and CEO Paul Hedrick appreciates the irony.Though the Austin-headquartered startup launched in 2015 as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce company, the Western apparel company that sells boots, bags, jeans and more only hired its first director of technology, Tim Incoll, this past May. Elon Musk announces Tesla’s headquarters will move to Austin“We were a digital-first brand without having a tech team,” He
  
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• Woman charged in man's shooting death stemming from April home invasion in south Austin

  08-10-2021 01:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman was arrested Wednesday following a man's death in September, police say. One other suspect is still at large.
  Joseph Mathews, 21, was originally shot during a home robbery in April and died last month, according to the Austin Police Department. His death is being considered a homicide.
  Tiffany Ruoff, 43, was arrested on a capital murder charge, after both were involved in the April 26 home invasion in the 6200 block of Boxcar Run in south Austin, along with Yoham De
  
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• APD: 30-year-old man wanted in connection to stepfather's homicide in southeast Austin

  08-10-2021 01:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are searching for a 30-year-old man wanted in connection to the homicide of his stepfather, following a reported argument Wednesday.Man dead after reported argument, shooting in southeast AustinAustin police said Richard Nunez is wanted in connection to the Oct. 6 death of Leyder Vidal-Diaz. Police said officers responded to the 2800 block of Palomino Trail that evening. When officers arrived on scene, they found Vidal-Diaz lying on the ground with apparent gu
  
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• Williamson County judge hears arguments in AG case against Round Rock ISD mask mandate

  08-10-2021 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, TEXAS (KXAN) — A Williamson County judge heard arguments in the 425th District Court on a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton against Round Rock ISD over its mask mandate.
  The hearing that began at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, where Judge Betsy Figer Lambeth made it clear the case being argued is not about the science but which government official has the legal authority.Previous coverage: Round Rock ISD board passes mask requirements after hours of public comment"We wi
  
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• Elon Musk announces Tesla's headquarters will move to Austin

  08-10-2021 00:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Thursday he's moving the headquarters of his electric car brand from Palo Alto, California to Austin, Texas. Tesla expands hiring in Austin: Here are local programs to help get your foot in the doorMusk said, "I'm excited to announce we are moving our headquarters to Austin, Texas," during an annual meeting with stockholders.
  This comes after Tesla announced last summer Travis County would be the site of its new gigafactory. Just this month, th
  
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• Black Pumas front man stars in Austin produced sci-fi short film

  08-10-2021 00:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Eric Burton, lead singer of the four-time Grammy-nominated group Black Pumas, is expanding his resume with a lead role in a locally produced science fiction short film, "Devexity.""Devexity" explores themes of reality versus simulation and was crafted in collaboration with Burton's friend and filmmaker Luke Lidell. Burton plays the lead role, "Jean," in the short film. TRENDING: 57th Trail of Lights will be drive-thru again, tickets on sale now“With this film, it excites m
  
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• Heat index rises above 100 degrees at ACL weekend two

  08-10-2021 00:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The recent stretch of pleasant fall weather is coming to an end as a slow, steady feed of heat and humidity streams in on a south wind.Both daytime high temperatures and overnight lows are forecast to be warmer than normal for the month of October not only through the weekend, but through the middle of next week. This will mean a hot and sweaty time at Austin City Limits Music Festival weekend two, with the heat index as high as 102 degrees on the hottest day -- Sunday.Week
  
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