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• APD: Three arrested in connection to stolen cell phones, 'pick-pocketing' operation at ACL

  14-10-2021 23:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police said several hundred cell phones were stolen from Austin City Limits festivalgoers as a part of a pick-pocketing operation.
  APD said the thieves stole phones from festivalgoers' pockets or bags over both weekends of the festival. APD: Men arrested, charged with stealing cell phones during first weekend of ACLPolice said victims were able to use the "Find my Phone" feature to show officers their phone's location. Three people have been arrested so far in the in
  
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• Texas Rent Relief Program provides $1 billion in aid, is first in country to do so

  14-10-2021 23:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Rent Relief Program is the first rental and utility assistance program in the country to give out $1 billion to Texans struggling to pay rent.
  That's according to an announcement from Gov. Greg Abbott's Office and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). That $1 billion was distributed among more than 174,000 households in the state. Another $52 million has already been set aside to be paid out.
  Texas has more than $900 million in rent relief
  
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• Strongest cold front of the season brings temperatures in the 40s this weekend

  14-10-2021 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following the most significant rainfall since May, 2019 in Central Texas, the weather is quieting down significantly through the coming weekend. A strong cold front arriving midday Friday will be our next weather-maker, cooling temperatures significantly through a fall-like weekend.Wednesday night and Thursday morning brought torrential rainfall to much of Central Texas. In just three hours, 8"+ of rain fell in parts of Fayette County, flooding several homes. There were sev
  
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• Most significant rain since 2019 ends; colder air coming

  14-10-2021 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following the most significant rainfall since May, 2019 in Central Texas, the weather is quieting down significantly through the coming weekend. A strong cold front arriving midday Friday will be our next weather-maker, cooling temperatures significantly through a fall-like weekend.Wednesday night and Thursday morning brought torrential rainfall to much of Central Texas. In just three hours, 8"+ of rain fell in parts of Fayette County, flooding several homes. There were sev
  
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• Voters will decide whether to approve expansion of high school in Leander ISD $772M school bond

  14-10-2021 23:01 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, TEXAS (KXAN) — Leander Independent School District voters will decide this November whether to approve a $772.2 million bond package to meet growth needs inside the district.
  It's the largest bond the district has ever issued.Which Austin services could be cut if Prop A passes? City leaders for, against weigh inThe bond is made up of three propositions and seeks to address the growth of 12,000 students over the next decade.
  It also includes updating existing campuses to keep up wi
  
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• Voters will decide whether or not to approve expansion of high school in Leander ISD $772M school bond

  14-10-2021 23:01 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, TEXAS (KXAN) — Leander Independent School District voters will decide this November whether to approve a $772.2 million bond package to meet growth needs inside the district.
  It's the largest bond the district has ever issued.Which Austin services could be cut if Prop A passes? City leaders for, against weigh inThe bond is made up of three propositions and seeks to address the growth of 12,000 students over the next decade.
  It also includes updating existing campuses to keep up wi
  
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• 2 high-ranking officers within Austin Police to retire, another promoted

  14-10-2021 22:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two high-ranking officers within the Austin Police Department are retiring, according to an internal email from Chief Joseph Chacon. Another officer has been promoted to fill one of the roles.
  Assistant Chief Richard Guajardo and Chief of Staff Troy Gay have made the decision to retire from APD, Chacon said in his Wednesday email.
  "Both had long and honorable careers with our department, and I thank them both for their service," Chacon wrote. "Retirement is a well-earned re
  
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• Which Austin services could be cut if Prop A passes? City leaders for, against weigh in

  14-10-2021 22:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — During a discussion included in KXAN's "Ballot Breakdown" Wednesday, former Austin City Council Member Bill Spelman forewarned of a "recessionary situation" if Proposition A is passed. KXAN ‘Ballot Breakdown’ town hall: Austin propositions, TX constitutional amendmentsFeatured on the upcoming November ballot, Prop A would, among other things, add a few hundred additional officers to the Austin Police Department and expand on community policing initiatives. If ap
  
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• Woman, child believed to be dead after being caught in floodwaters in Bexar County

  14-10-2021 21:47 via kxan.com
  
  Video: Courtesy of WOAIST. HEDWIG, Texas (KXAN/WOAI) — A woman and young girl are missing and believed to be dead after they were swept away by flood waters Thursday in Bexar County, according to the sheriff's office.
  NBC affiliate in San Antonio WOAI reports the search for the pair is happening on North Graytown Road and FM 1518 in St. Hedwig, which is east of San Antonio.
  The Bexar County Sheriff's Office says several people had to be rescued as they were commuting to school. Several car
  
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• FDA panel endorses half-dose booster of Moderna vaccine

  14-10-2021 21:34 via kxan.com
  
  U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus.The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend a booster shot for seniors, adults with other health problems, jobs or living situations that put them at increased risk for COVID-19.The recommendation is non-binding but it’s a key step toward expanding the U.S. booster campaign to
  
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• Rain exits; coldest air of the season coming

  14-10-2021 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Heavy rain is over with and weather conditions will continue to gradually improve today.Rainfall totaled between 1"-8" across Central Texas with the highest amounts in Hays and Caldwell County. Numerous low water crossings and roads closed this morning are slowly reopening as waters recede.
  The river of most concern is the San Marcos River at Luling, which is at moderate flood stage with river levels expected to crest this afternoon. Moderate flooding in Palmetto State Park
  
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• Most significant rainfall since 2019 ends; colder air coming

  14-10-2021 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following the most significant rainfall since May 2019 in Central Texas, the weather is quieting down significantly through the coming weekend.
  Rainfall totaled between 1"-8" across Central Texas with the highest amounts in Hays, Caldwell and Fayette counties. Numerous low water crossings and roads closed this morning are slowly reopening as waters recede. There were several successful high water rescues at the Highway 80 bridge in San Marcos, more than 100 low water crossi
  
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• APD still searching for suspected bank robber, need public's help

  14-10-2021 19:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police have identified a suspect they believe robbed a south Austin bank Oct. 8, and they need the public's help finding him.APD says Micah Nahum Harris, 22, entered Regions Bank located at 11215 S. I-35 at 10:25 a.m. APD said he walked up to the teller and threatened them. The teller then gave Harris cash and then Harris ran off, APD said.APD is looking for Micah Nahum Harriss in connection with a south Austin bank robbery on Oct. 8. (APD photos)Harris is described
  
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• Artificial intelligence company Moveworks expands to Austin

  14-10-2021 19:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Another tech company will soon call Austin home.
  Artificial intelligence company Moveworks is moving to the Austin region, the Greater Austin Chamber announced Thursday.Tesla HQ move sparks reflection in California: ‘We have to get our house in order’Moveworks offers companies "an AI platform" that resolves employee requests and IT issues or HR questions, the chamber says.
  The Mountain View, California-based company said the move to the Lone Star State would be
  
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• Downtown Austin Alliance says these businesses still need help

  14-10-2021 19:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Downtown Austin Alliance says downtown is slowly recovering, with increased foot traffic, taxable alcohol sales and even new businesses opening their doors.
  But those numbers still haven't reached pre-pandemic levels, and the alliance said two areas need a major boost from Austinites — live music districts and overall weekday activity.Austin bus driver punched in the face after asking rider to leaveSome entertainment districts, like Rainey and West Sixth Street, a
  
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• Live blog: Trial continues for parent charged with killing young son, blaming 'demons'

  14-10-2021 18:50 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Testimony continued Friday in what is expected to be a roughly two-week-long trial in Hays County to determine if Stevie Dwayne Williams killed his two-year-old son, Mason. The young boy's mother, Dazrine Ruth Chagoya-Williams, is also facing capital murder charges.
  On Thursday morning the jury in Stevie's case heard from two of Dazrine's half-sisters, Amanda Delcueto and Lindsay Ortiz.
  Delcueto temporarily took custody of Mason after he was removed from his parents' by chi
  
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• Live blog: Family members of Kyle couple charged with killing young son, who blamed 'demons,' testify

  14-10-2021 18:50 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Testimony continued Thursday in what is expected to be a roughly two-week-long trial in Hays County to determine if Stevie Dwayne Williams killed his two-year-old son, Mason. The young boy's mother, Dazrine Ruth Chagoya-Williams, is also facing capital murder charges.
  On Thursday morning the jury in Stevie's case heard from two of Dazrine's half sisters, Amanda Delcueto and Lindsay Ortiz.
  Delcueto temporarily took custody of Mason after he was removed from his parents' by c
  
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• Family members testify in trial for parent charged with killing young son, blaming 'demons'

  14-10-2021 18:50 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Testimony continued Friday in what is expected to be a roughly two-week-long trial in Hays County to determine if Stevie Dwayne Williams killed his two-year-old son, Mason. The young boy's mother, Dazrine Ruth Chagoya-Williams, is also facing capital murder charges.‘Demons, evil’: Interview with Kyle parent accused of murdering young son played in courtOn Thursday morning the jury in Stevie's case heard from two of Dazrine's half-sisters, Amanda Delcueto and Lin
  
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• Family members of Kyle couple charged with killing young son, blaming 'demons,' testify in court

  14-10-2021 18:50 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Testimony continued Thursday in what is expected to be a roughly two-week-long trial in Hays County to determine if Stevie Dwayne Williams killed his two-year-old son, Mason. The young boy's mother, Dazrine Ruth Chagoya-Williams, is also facing capital murder charges.
  On Thursday morning the jury in Stevie's case heard from two of Dazrine's half sisters, Amanda Delcueto and Lindsay Ortiz.
  Delcueto temporarily took custody of Mason after he was removed from his parents' by c
  
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• Top 3 matchups for week 8 of Texas high school football

  14-10-2021 18:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After dropping their first six games, Del Valle exploded for 76 points in their win over Akins Friday night. Now, the Cardinals travel west for one of our feature matchups this weekend.It's crunch time in the district schedule with only four games remaining in the regular season. Del Valle needs a late-season surge to enter the playoff race. It will be a tough challenge against the 5-1 Lake Travis Cavaliers. KXAN: Texas High School footballIn District 12-5A, Dripping Spring
  
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• New UT research predicts effectiveness of breast cancer treatments — here's how

  14-10-2021 18:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dr. Thomas Yankeelov of the University of Texas at Austin might specialize in cancer research, but it was a deep dive into a meteorology book a decade ago that helped inspire new research into detecting the effectiveness of breast cancer treatments in patients.Before math and physics factored into meteorology research, the field was reliant on studying the environment and subsequent changes. Yankeelov said he was drawn to the prospect of incorporating mathematical research
  
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• Barton Springs Pool closes after heavy rainfall causes flooding

  14-10-2021 18:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — People will have to find somewhere else to swim after flooding caused Barton Springs Pool to close Thursday.
  Austin's Parks and Recreation Department announced the pool will remain shut down until flooding stops, and city crews can assess the damage it caused. The city offered no timeline on when reopening will happen.Flood warning issued for Onion Creek at U.S. Highway 183
  The city directed swimmers to instead check out Big Stacy Pool and Deep Eddy Pool, which only has its
  
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• Tesla HQ move sparks reflection in California: 'We have to get our house in order'

  14-10-2021 17:41 via kxan.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (Austin Business Journal) — When Elon Musk told shareholders that Tesla Inc. was moving its headquarters from San Francisco to Austin, it made site selection consultants think, "Who's next?"Tesla is just another Fortune 500 company to move to the Austin capital in recent years, including Charles Schwab, McKesson, Oracle, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Core-Mark Holding Co. Inc. Still, Tesla’s prominence and cachet — it's the ninth biggest public company in the Bay
  
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• White House urges states to prepare to vaccinate kids 5-11

  14-10-2021 17:25 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON — White House officials this week urged the nation's governors to prepare to vaccinate children ages 5 and up by early next month, ABC News reported.The officials told state leaders Tuesday that it had enough pediatric doses available for the 28 million kids ages 5-11 who would become eligible if the Food and Drug Administration approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for that age group in the coming weeks, according to audio obtained by ABC News.COVID-19, MIS-C: Austin-area official
  
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• Highway 80 bridge over Blanco River reopens after helicopter evacuations

  14-10-2021 16:38 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Helicopters are helping pull people out of high water near the Blanco River on Thursday after heavy rain flooded areas overnight.The San Marcos Police Department posted on its Facebook page that the Highway 80 bridge that goes over the river is closed while crews from the San Marcos Fire Department and Starflight evacuate people.No deaths or injuries have been reported, SMPD said. The bridge has reopened.
  
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• Highway 80 bridge over Blanco River closed due to helicopter evacuations

  14-10-2021 16:38 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Helicopters are helping pull people out of high water near the Blanco River on Thursday after heavy rain flooded areas overnight.The San Marcos Police Department posted on its Facebook page that the Highway 80 bridge that goes over the river is closed while crews from the San Marcos Fire Department and Starflight evacuate people.No deaths or injuries have been reported, SMPD said, but it doesn't know when the bridge will reopen.
  
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• Texas DPS to hold third briefing on Operation Lone Star

  14-10-2021 16:11 via kxan.com
  
  WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be having a briefing on updates for Operation Lone Star Thursday morning.This will be the third briefing held by Texas DPS. Click here to watch the previous Texas DPS briefing on Operation Lone Star
  At the briefing held Sept. 30, DPS officials gave an update on the recent influx of Hattian migrants at Del Rio and the efforts to build a state-funded fence along the U.S.- Mexico border.Almost a month ago, thous
  
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• Texas DPS holds third briefing on Operation Lone Star

  14-10-2021 16:11 via kxan.com
  
  DISCLAIMER: This is a LIVE Event -- foul language may be heard.WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be having a briefing on updates for Operation Lone Star Thursday morning.This will be the third briefing held by Texas DPS.Click here to watch the previous Texas DPS briefing on Operation Lone StarAt the briefing held Sept. 30, DPS officials gave an update on the recent influx of Hattian migrants at Del Rio and the efforts to build a state-funded
  
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• LIVE: Texas DPS holds third briefing on Operation Lone Star

  14-10-2021 16:11 via kxan.com
  
  WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be having a briefing on updates for Operation Lone Star Thursday morning.This will be the third briefing held by Texas DPS.Click here to watch the previous Texas DPS briefing on Operation Lone StarAt the briefing held Sept. 30, DPS officials gave an update on the recent influx of Hattian migrants at Del Rio and the efforts to build a state-funded fence along the U.S.- Mexico border.Almost a month ago, thousan
  
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• Austin bus driver punched in the face after asking rider to leave

  14-10-2021 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — “Are you going to sleep or what?”
  The interaction between a passenger and a CapMetro driver started with this question. The driver told the man he couldn’t sleep and ride through the same route again. He urged him to take the next bus.The man pleaded with the driver to let him ride, then began yelling. Video shows the man strike the plastic barrier separating him and the bus driver, before removing the barrier entirely.“Get your b**** a** off this bu
  
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• LIVE: Flood warning issued for Onion Creek at U.S. Highway 183

  14-10-2021 14:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Onion Creek south of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport rises due to heavy rain overnight, it's at risk of flooding, the National Weather Service said Thursday.The NWS issued a flood warning at 7:15 a.m. for the creek at U.S. Highway 183 in southeast Travis County. The warning will be in effect all day Thursday, the agency said. LIST: Flooding forces several area school districts to start late ThursdayAt 7 a.m., the creek was near flood stage at 15 feet and is expect
  
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• Flood warning issued for Onion Creek at U.S. Highway 183

  14-10-2021 14:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Onion Creek south of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport rises due to heavy rain overnight, it's at risk of flooding, the National Weather Service said Thursday.The NWS issued a flood warning at 7:15 a.m. for the creek at U.S. Highway 183 in southeast Travis County. The warning will be in effect all day Thursday, the agency said. LIST: Flooding forces several area school districts to start late ThursdayAt 7 a.m., the creek was near flood stage at 15 feet and is expect
  
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• Rain floods portions of highways in Fayette County, 5 rescues made

  14-10-2021 14:34 via kxan.com
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY (KXAN) — The Fayette County Sheriff's Office had to make five water rescues after heavy rain pummeled the area Thursday and caused flooding.As of 7 a.m. Thursday, the sheriff's office said it made four water rescues in or near La Grange and one near Flatonia.LIVE BLOG: Heavy rain, storms prompt flash flood warnings throughout Central TexasState Highway 77 north of La Grange near FM 153 and portions of State Highway 71 were under water Thursday morning, FCSO said.La Grange ha
  
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• Fayette County crews make rescues, evacuations as flood waters rise

  14-10-2021 14:34 via kxan.com
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY (KXAN) — The Fayette County Sheriff's Office had to make five water rescues after heavy rain pummeled the area Thursday and caused flooding.As of 7 a.m. Thursday, the sheriff's office said it made four water rescues in or near La Grange and one near Flatonia.LIVE BLOG: Heavy rain, storms prompt flash flood warnings throughout Central TexasState Highway 77 north of La Grange near FM 153 and portions of State Highway 71 were under water Thursday morning, FCSO said.La Grange ha
  
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• LIST: Flooding forces several area school districts to start late Thursday

  14-10-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — Due to heavy rain and subsequent flooding, several school districts in the area will start late ThursdayHere are the districts that have reported delays so far:Hays CISD, 2-hour delayLockhart ISD, 2-hour delayLuling ISD, 2-hour delayWimberley ISD, classes will start at 10 a.m.La Grange ISD, 2-hour delay LIVE BLOG: Heavy rain, storms prompt flash flood warnings throughout Central TexasHays CISD communications officer Tim Savoy said all campuses will start two hours la
  
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• Flooding forces several area school districts to start late Thursday

  14-10-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — Due to heavy rain and subsequent flooding, several school districts in the area will start late ThursdayHays Consolidated Independent School District, Lockhart ISD and Luling ISD will all start classes two hours late. Wimberley ISD will begin classes at 10 a.m. LIVE BLOG: Heavy rain, storms prompt flash flood warnings throughout Central TexasHays CISD communications officer Tim Savoy said all campuses will start two hours later than they normally do and all buses wil
  
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• Flooding forces Hays CISD to start two hours late Thursday

  14-10-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY (KXAN) — The Hays Consolidated Independent School District will start the school day two hours late Thursday due to flooding from heavy rain overnight. LIVE BLOG: Heavy rain, storms prompt flash flood warnings throughout Central TexasHays CISD communications officer Tim Savoy said all campuses will start two hours later than they normally do and all buses will arrive at stops two hours later. All morning activities are canceled.Savoy said there are more than two dozen low water
  
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• No. 1 Westlake takes on Hays on High School Football Live — watch Thursday on KBVO

  14-10-2021 06:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake travels to Hays Thursday night for a district showdown with the Hawks on High School Football Live on KBVO.You can watch the game live on KBVO or KXAN.com, starting at 7:30 p.m. CT. Westlake has outscored its opponents 301-54 this season while extending its overall win streak to 30 games. The streak dates back to the 2019 regular season. Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik injured as Chaparrals cruise to 35-0 win over BowieThe Chaparrals may be without senior quarter
  
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• No. 1 Westlake takes on Hays on High School Football Live

  14-10-2021 06:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake travels to Hays Thursday night for a district showdown with the Hawks on High School Football Live on KBVO.You can watch the game live on KBVO or KXAN.com, starting at 7:30 p.m. CT. Westlake has outscored its opponents 301-54 this season while extending its overall win streak to 30 games. The streak dates back to the 2019 regular season. Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik injured as Chaparrals cruise to 35-0 win over BowieThe Chaparrals may be without senior quarter
  
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• No. 1 Westlake rolls to 7-0 record with big win over Hays

  14-10-2021 06:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake cruised to a big win Thursday night over Hays without senior starting quarterback Cade Klubnik. Christian Edgar came into the game and continued Westlake's dominance with a 77-0 win.Westlake has outscored its opponents 378-54 this season while extending its overall win streak to 31 games. The streak dates back to the 2019 regular season. Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik injured as Chaparrals cruise to 35-0 win over BowieThe Chaparrals were without senior quarterba
  
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• LIVE: No. 1 Westlake takes on Hays on High School Football Live

  14-10-2021 06:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake travels to Hays Thursday night for a district showdown with the Hawks on High School Football Live on KBVO.You can watch the game live on KBVO or KXAN.com, starting at 7:30 p.m. CT. Westlake has outscored its opponents 301-54 this season while extending its overall win streak to 30 games. The streak dates back to the 2019 regular season. Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik injured as Chaparrals cruise to 35-0 win over BowieThe Chaparrals may be without senior quarter
  
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• Gov. Abbott announces over $308 million in public safety funding

  14-10-2021 04:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday his Public Safety Office will provide more than $308 million to fund a variety of public safety programs and services in Texas, according to a press release.TOP STORY: Austin mayor responds to Gov. Abbott’s order banning vaccine mandates in businesses"Nothing is more important than the safety and security of our communities, and the State of Texas continues to bolster programs and services that help keep Texans safe," Abbott
  
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• Prop A funding battle dominates 'Ballot Breakdown' KXAN town hall

  14-10-2021 04:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Over the course of an hour on Wednesday, KXAN went in-depth on eight proposed state constitutional amendments and two Austin propositions during a special virtual town hall. Prop A, as you might have expected, dominated the conversation.
  If passed by voters, Prop A would add hundreds of officers to the APD force, but opponents fear the potential price tag (up to $598.9 million over five years) could mean cuts to other critical services, including the fire department.
  During
  
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• UT Austin honoring researchers who helped develop COVID-19 vaccine

  14-10-2021 04:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin is honoring two UT researchers who played a role in helping to develop COVID-19 vaccines.Researchers Jason McLellan and Barney Graham have worked together for more than a decade. UT Austin researcher to answer COVID-19 vaccine questions in virtual town hallIn 2012 and 2013, they got together to make a better vaccine for a virus called RSV. That work helped lead to all the work in developing a vaccine for COVID-19.We asked the men what they
  
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• Environmental group wants to 'rewild' at least 75 acres of Zilker Park

  14-10-2021 03:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An environmental group is pushing the city of Austin to "rewild" Zilker Park.
  Save Our Springs Alliance says it's released the "Rewilding Zilker Park" vision plan, which aims to create more shade and water protection and bring more wild nature to the urban park.
  The alliance says the goal of rewilding is to restore forests, wetlands and prairies. They also want to improve the connection between nature and people, as well as boost the mental and physical health of our ecosys
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Storms move across Central Texas Wednesday-Thursday

  14-10-2021 03:09 via kxan.com
  
  Download the KXAN Weather app to get the latest storm conditions: Apple | AndroidCENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — It's a slow start to what's expected to be a stormy Wednesday night and Thursday morning.Remnants from what was once Hurricane Pamela are still pushing toward Central Texas and will begin impacting the Hill Country by early-evening and then eventually the Austin Metro during the late evening and overnight.The Flash Flood Watch has been EXPANDED to include Bastrop
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Heavy rain, storms prompt flash flood warnings throughout Central Texas

  14-10-2021 03:09 via kxan.com
  
  Download the KXAN Weather app to get the latest storm conditions: Apple | AndroidCENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — A stormy night over Central Texas ratcheted up around 10 p.m. Wednesday and is expected to continue into Thursday.Remnants from what was once Hurricane Pamela are still pushing toward Central Texas and will begin impacting the Hill Country by early evening and then eventually the Austin Metro during the late evening and overnight.The Flash Flood Watch has been EX
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Heavy rain, storms descend over Central Texas

  14-10-2021 03:09 via kxan.com
  
  Download the KXAN Weather app to get the latest storm conditions: Apple | AndroidCENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — A stormy night over Central Texas ratcheted up around 10 p.m. Wednesday and is expected to continue into Thursday.Remnants from what was once Hurricane Pamela are still pushing toward Central Texas and will begin impacting the Hill Country by early-evening and then eventually the Austin Metro during the late evening and overnight.The Flash Flood Watch has been EX
  
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• Battle over vaccine mandate as U.S.-Mexico border set to fully reopen

  14-10-2021 02:59 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released guidelines for their plan to fully re-open the border saying all travelers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and can provide proof of that vaccination can enter via "land and ferry ports of entry," no matter the reason.
  DHS said they will make the move in November but did not give an exact date.
  Although essential travelers such as truck drivers and students were never required to have vaccines to cross in
  
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• What Austin voters may not know about Proposition B this special election

  14-10-2021 02:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin voters will see two propositions on their ballots on Nov. 2.
  Voting yes to the highly publicized Proposition A would bring changes to the Austin Police Department.What is Austin’s Proposition A on the November ballot?Voting yes to the lesser-known Proposition B would allow the city to trade a piece of public park land; state law requires voters to approve any sale of public squares or parks.
  The 9-acre property in question under Prop B is the site of the Central Mai
  
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