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• 'We can't play cautious': Texas coach Steve Sarkisian on loss to Oklahoma State

  16-10-2021 23:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian knows his team has a second-half problem after back-to-back late game losses.The Longhorns were outscored 19-7 in the second half against Oklahoma State Saturday, losing 32-24 at Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. It's the second straight Big 12 loss and overall third loss of the season for Sarkisian's team. BLOG: Longhorns stifled by Oklahoma State in 2nd half, falls 32-24In postgame, the Longhorns first-year head coach constantly referred
  
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• Deputy killed, 2 others wounded in ambush at Houston bar, police say

  16-10-2021 21:38 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Three constable deputies were shot in an ambush early Saturday morning while working an extra shift at a Houston bar, leaving one deputy dead and two others wounded, authorities in Texas said.Authorities took one person into custody but were still searching for a man believed to be the shooter, Houston Police Executive Assistant Chief James Jones told reporters Suspect in custody after shooting at cars on interstateThe Harris County constable deputies were working at the 45
  
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• Search for missing Texas State student Jason Landry complicated by flooding

  16-10-2021 20:41 via kxan.com
  
  CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The search for a Texas State University student who's been missing for roughly 10 months resumed Saturday during a one-day search of the areas surrounding Salt Flat Road near Luling.More than 50 volunteers with Texas Search and Rescue (TSAR) and the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) were sweeping the area after dozens of points of interest were compiled in the case using drone images, artificial intelligence and information gathered during previous sea
  
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• What the new City of Austin Climate Equity Plan will mean for you

  16-10-2021 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In 2015, the City of Austin adopted what was then called the Austin Community Climate Plan which set the stage for the city to reach a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.The plan was updated last month to what's now called the Austin Climate Equity Plan — it includes reaching net-zero emissions by an earlier date of 2040, while also addressing racial equity for all Austinites.Net-zero emissions is the balance between greenhouse gas emitted into the atmosphere and the
  
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• Austin Heart and Stroke Walk 2021: walk to raise money for heart health

  16-10-2021 20:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The annual Austin Heart and Stroke Walk is happening today at the Long Center. The opening ceremony began at 8 a.m. This event, hosted by the American Heart Association is part of a cause to help the millions of Americans who are affected by heart disease. The walk raises money to help fund scientific research for heart health, while encouraging people to be physically active. The KXAN Team snaps a pic after participating at the Austin Heart Walk People parti
  
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• Longhorns defense handed big blow with Overshown injury

  16-10-2021 20:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Longhorns linebacker DeMarvion Overshown appears to be out for the remainder of Saturday's game against Oklahoma State. LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas turnover swings momentum to Oklahoma StateOvershown left the game after a hard collision on the final play of the first quarter. The senior was helped off the field and was seen on the sideline in street clothes during the second quarter. He wasn't on the field for the Longhorns' first defensive series of the third quarter.Texas
  
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• Austin Public Health needs workers to help fight COVID-19 — here's how to apply

  16-10-2021 19:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Public Health is looking to recruit health workers who'll help address COVID-19 among underserved and high-risk communities in the Austin-Travis County area.Future healthcare heroes were hired at an Austin Public Health job fair held on Saturday at the Montopolis Recreation Center in east Austin — but APH still has multiple positions available.Job responsibilities will include hosting events to build trust with community members and connecting them to basic nee
  
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• Austin Public Health hosts job fair to find workers in the fight against COVID-19

  16-10-2021 19:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Future healthcare heroes were hired at an Austin Public Health job fair held on Saturday.APH said they were looking to recruit health workers who will work within Austin-Travis County to address COVID-19 and other health inequalities.The event is held at the Montopolis Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  According to APH, hired healthcare workers will work with the underserved and high-risk communities within the county. Other job responsibilities include hosting event
  
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• WEEKEND READ: Abbott's vaccine mandate ban under fire, Texas abortion law gets federal win

  16-10-2021 17:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas laws continue making headlines across the country. Here are some of the biggest stories from the Lone Star State this week.'No entity in Texas'On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a widely publicized total ban on any mandated COVID-19 vaccines in Texas.In an executive order, Abbott wrote: "No entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine by any individual, including an employee or a consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscien
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas turnover swings momentum to Oklahoma State, UT leads 17-13

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns are back in action at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, hosting No. 12 Oklahoma State. Every game is a big game once the Big 12 schedule hits, but this 11 a.m. kickoff has implications for both teams.The Longhorns need to rebound after a devastating loss to Oklahoma last week in the Red River Showdown to keep pace in the Big 12 standings. One loss in conference is manageable, a second loss would wreck Texas' hopes of reaching the conference title game.
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas turnover swings momentum to Oklahoma State, UT leads 17-10

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns are back in action at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, hosting No. 12 Oklahoma State. Every game is a big game once the Big 12 schedule hits, but this 11 a.m. kickoff has implications for both teams.The Longhorns need to rebound after a devastating loss to Oklahoma last week in the Red River Showdown to keep pace in the Big 12 standings. One loss in conference is manageable, a second loss would wreck Texas' hopes of reaching the conference title game.
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas stifled by Oklahoma State in 2nd half, falls 32-24

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns lost at home Saturday to Oklahoma State 32-24 for its third loss of the season.OSU's defense swallowed up the Longhorns' offense in the second half, allowing 14 yards on Texas' final six drives of the game. Texas will go into the bye frustrated at 4-3. Austin FC returns to Q2 Stadium hungry for another home win — how to watchThis is a massive recruiting weekend for Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns with top 2023 prospect Arch Manning in attendance among
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas looks to rebound at home against No. 12 Oklahoma State

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns are back in action at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, hosting No. 12 Oklahoma State. Every game is a big game once the Big 12 schedule hits, but this 11 a.m. kickoff has implications for both teams.The Longhorns need to rebound after a devastating loss to Oklahoma last week in the Red River Showdown to keep pace in the Big 12 standings. One loss in conference is manageable, a second loss would wreck Texas' hopes of reaching the conference title game.
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas locked in a tight game with Oklahoma State, UT leads 24-22

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns are back in action at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, hosting No. 12 Oklahoma State. Every game is a big game once the Big 12 schedule hits, but this 11 a.m. kickoff has implications for both teams.The Longhorns need to rebound after a devastating loss to Oklahoma last week in the Red River Showdown to keep pace in the Big 12 standings. One loss in conference is manageable, a second loss would wreck Texas' hopes of reaching the conference title game.
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Oklahoma State seizes lead with late FG, Texas trails 25-24

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns are back in action at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, hosting No. 12 Oklahoma State. Every game is a big game once the Big 12 schedule hits, but this 11 a.m. kickoff has implications for both teams.The Longhorns need to rebound after a devastating loss to Oklahoma last week in the Red River Showdown to keep pace in the Big 12 standings. One loss in conference is manageable, a second loss would wreck Texas' hopes of reaching the conference title game.
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Bijan Robinson touchdown gives Texas 7-3 lead on Oklahoma State

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns are back in action at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, hosting No. 12 Oklahoma State. Every game is a big game once the Big 12 schedule hits, but this 11 a.m. kickoff has implications for both teams.The Longhorns need to rebound after a devastating loss to Oklahoma last week in the Red River Showdown to keep pace in the Big 12 standings. One loss in conference is manageable, a second loss would wreck Texas' hopes of reaching the conference title game.
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Bijan Robinson touchdown gives Texas 7-0 lead on Oklahoma State

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns are back in action at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, hosting No. 12 Oklahoma State. Every game is a big game once the Big 12 schedule hits, but this 11 a.m. kickoff has implications for both teams.The Longhorns need to rebound after a devastating loss to Oklahoma last week in the Red River Showdown to keep pace in the Big 12 standings. One loss in conference is manageable, a second loss would wreck Texas' hopes of reaching the conference title game.
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Bijan Robinson touchdown gives Texas 10-3 lead on Oklahoma State

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns are back in action at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, hosting No. 12 Oklahoma State. Every game is a big game once the Big 12 schedule hits, but this 11 a.m. kickoff has implications for both teams.The Longhorns need to rebound after a devastating loss to Oklahoma last week in the Red River Showdown to keep pace in the Big 12 standings. One loss in conference is manageable, a second loss would wreck Texas' hopes of reaching the conference title game.
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Big response from Texas offense boosts lead to 24-16

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns are back in action at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, hosting No. 12 Oklahoma State. Every game is a big game once the Big 12 schedule hits, but this 11 a.m. kickoff has implications for both teams.The Longhorns need to rebound after a devastating loss to Oklahoma last week in the Red River Showdown to keep pace in the Big 12 standings. One loss in conference is manageable, a second loss would wreck Texas' hopes of reaching the conference title game.
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Big response from Texas offense boosts lead to 24-13

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns are back in action at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, hosting No. 12 Oklahoma State. Every game is a big game once the Big 12 schedule hits, but this 11 a.m. kickoff has implications for both teams.The Longhorns need to rebound after a devastating loss to Oklahoma last week in the Red River Showdown to keep pace in the Big 12 standings. One loss in conference is manageable, a second loss would wreck Texas' hopes of reaching the conference title game.
  
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• BLOG: Longhorns stifled by Oklahoma State in 2nd half, falls 32-24

  16-10-2021 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns lost at home Saturday to Oklahoma State 32-24 for its third loss of the season.OSU's defense swallowed up the Longhorns' offense in the second half, allowing 14 yards on Texas' final six drives of the game. Texas will go into the bye frustrated at 4-3. Austin FC returns to Q2 Stadium hungry for another home win — how to watchThis is a massive recruiting weekend for Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns with top 2023 prospect Arch Manning in attendance among
  
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• Beautiful fall weather this weekend

  16-10-2021 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Yesterday's front has brought in the coldest temperatures we've seen since April! Temperatures Saturday morning were anywhere from 15 to 25 degrees colder than Friday morning as a result of the front.24 hour temperature change at 7:00a SaturdayWinds will remain a bit gusty throughout the day out of the north anywhere from 10 to 20 mph, but will decrease in speed heading into the evening hours.This weekend will be fantastic in terms of your weather. Crisp, clear and cool mor
  
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• 4 people shot outside Killeen nightclub Saturday morning

  16-10-2021 14:18 via kxan.com
  
  KILLEEN, Texas (KXAN) — Killeen Police Department says four people were shot at around 2:45 a.m. Saturday morning outside the Club Legends at 308 S. Second Street.Officers say they found several gunshot victims in the parking lot — three of them were in critical condition, prompting emergency airlifts for treatment. Another victim received non-life-threatening injuries.Back in May, a man was killed during a different shooting at Club Legends, KCEN in Waco reports. The man was pronoun
  
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• Police searching for hit-and-run suspect who injured woman in downtown Austin

  16-10-2021 14:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are looking for a driver they say hit a woman with a vehicle and then drove away.It happened on West Cesar Chavez near the North Lamar Boulevard bridge at around 4 a.m. Saturday.Austin Police Department says the driver hit the woman as she was walking in the street. Austin-Travis County EMS says she's in the hospital with serious injuries.Her condition is not yet known.
  
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• Carlos Correa's time delivers Astros to 1-0 ALCS lead over Boston

  16-10-2021 06:53 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa paused a few seconds at the plate, tapping the spot on his wrist where a watch would be, after hitting a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that propelled the Houston Astros over the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Friday night in the AL Championship Series opener.“It’s my time,” he screamed before trotting around the bases.That it is.And if his time with the Astros runs out at the end of this season, the star shortstop sure is making this an Octob
  
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• Carlos Correa delivers Astros to 1-0 ALCS lead over Boston

  16-10-2021 06:53 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa paused a few seconds at the plate, tapping the spot on his wrist where a watch would be, after hitting a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that propelled the Houston Astros over the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Friday night in the AL Championship Series opener.“It’s my time,” he screamed before trotting around the bases.That it is.And if his time with the Astros runs out at the end of this season, the star shortstop sure is making this an Octob
  
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• Austin FC returns to Q2 Stadium hungry for another home win — how to watch

  16-10-2021 06:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC is back from the latest international break ready to build some momentum in the final games of the season. Austin is down to six games in its inaugural Major League Soccer season and nowhere to go but up.Verde will be back in the friendly and rowdy confines of Q2 Stadium in north Austin Saturday, boasting a two-game home winning streak. Austin hosts Minnesota United FC at 8 p.m. on The CW Austin. Final Whistle ATX: Who needs to step up for Austin FC during season&
  
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• Texas high school football: Week 8 scoreboard

  16-10-2021 05:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The top teams from District 26-6A held serve this week as the high school heads toward the stretch run of the regular season. After Friday night's action, only three weeks remain in the regular season.In District 26-6A, Lake Travis cruised to a 52-17 win over Del Valle to keep pace with Westlake at the top of the standings. Westlake defeated Hays behind backup quarterback Christian Edgar Thursday on KBVO's High School Football Live. No. 1 Westlake rolls to 7-0 record with b
  
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• Texas gameday: Longhorns expect stiff test against Oklahoma State defense

  16-10-2021 04:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns will try to bounce back from that heartbreaking loss to Oklahoma, but they will have a tough test with 12th-ranked and undefeated Oklahoma State (5-0, 2-0) visiting Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 11 a.m.Texas has won the last two meetings against the Cowboys after Oklahoma State won four in a row. Oklahoma State is coming off their open date after a 24-14 win over Baylor their last game on Oct. 2. What to know about Oklahoma State footballSo
  
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• A new Zilker Park proposal would add trees, reduce parking — here's where

  16-10-2021 04:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One Austin group's new vision for Zilker Park could mean returning it to a more "natural state."Save Our Springs Alliance 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 physi
  
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• GUIDE: What you need to know for the November 2 election

  16-10-2021 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters will decide on several key propositions in the Nov. 2 election in Texas and in Austin. Early voting in person starts Monday, Oct. 18 and will last until Friday, Oct. 29.The polls for early voting are open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Sunday, polls open at 12 p.m. and close at 6 p.m. If you are in line when the polls close, you can still vote.
  Important Dates to KnowOct. 18 - First day of early votingOct. 22 - Last day to apply for mail-in ballotOc
  
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• ELECTION DAY: See what you need to vote, what's on the ballot, check wait times at polls

  16-10-2021 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters will decide on several key propositions in the Nov. 2 election in Texas and in Austin.
  There are eight constitutional amendments on the ballot for all Texans, along with two propositions for Austin residents.What you need to voteTo cast a ballot, you need to bring one of these forms of identification:Texas Driver's License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)Texas Election Identification Certificate (EIC) issued by DPSTexas Personal Identification Ca
  
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• ELECTION DAY: See what you need to vote, what's on the ballot

  16-10-2021 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters will decide on several key propositions in the Nov. 2 election in Texas and in Austin.
  There are eight constitutional amendments on the ballot for all Texans, along with two propositions for Austin residents. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., but as long as you are in line by 7 p.m., you'll still be allowed to vote.What you need to voteTo cast a ballot, you need to bring one of these forms of identification:Texas Driver's License issued by the Texas Departmen
  
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• ELECTION DAY: See what you need to vote, poll locations, what's on the ballot

  16-10-2021 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters will decide on several key propositions in the Nov. 2 election in Texas and in Austin.
  There are eight constitutional amendments on the ballot for all Texans, along with two propositions for Austin residents. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., but as long as you are in line by 7 p.m., you'll still be allowed to vote.What you need to voteTo cast a ballot, you need to bring one of these forms of identification:Texas Driver's License issued by the Texas Departmen
  
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• Lawmakers send Gov. Abbott new political maps that would further solidify GOP’s grip on Texas Legislature

  16-10-2021 03:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — The Texas Legislature is nearing the end of its work to incorporate a decade’s worth of population growth into new political maps — pressing forward with efforts to cement GOP dominance of the statehouse and deny voters of color a greater say in who gets elected.In the final stretch of a 30-day special legislative session, the Republican majorities in the House and Senate on Friday almost simultaneously signed off on new political maps for the opposite
  
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• Rep. Talarico blames 'racist gerrymandering' for causing move to new House district

  16-10-2021 03:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hours after the Texas House passed its state House map early Wednesday morning, Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, announced on Twitter he will seek reelection in a different district after voting lines put him at a disadvantage in his current one. Texas Rep. James Talarico says he’ll move to Austin for 2022 run after Round Rock district redrawn by GOPTalarico said he would move to north Austin to run in House District 50. He is hoping to replace Rep. Celia Israel, D-
  
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• Video of conflict inside Austin Vietnamese restaurant goes viral

  16-10-2021 02:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Video of a conflict that happened inside an Austin Vietnamese restaurant is garnering tens of thousands of views on social media and sparking conversations about hate against Asian Americans and how to stop it.Whitney Spence posted the below video on TikTok after witnessing the incident last week, which KXAN has edited for language. We also blurred the customer's face, since she has not been charged with any crime.
  A female customer seems to get agitated with staff at the V
  
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• Top 2023 quarterback Arch Manning to visit Texas Saturday

  16-10-2021 01:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Kin to quarterbacking royalty and the nation's No. 1 football prospect for the 2023 recruiting class will visit the University of Texas this weekend.Isidore Newman (La.) quarterback Arch Manning, nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, will be in Austin for an unofficial visit to meet with the Longhorns coach staff and watch the game against No. 12 Oklahoma State. ‘Nobody feels sorry for us’: What Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said ahead of Oklahoma State gameThis is a
  
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• City of Austin holds community meetings to discuss proposed funds in homelessness response

  16-10-2021 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Division held a virtual public meeting Thursday night and will hold another Oct. 18 to discuss the city's role and investment in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to address homelessness.The city division proposed an investment $106.7 million of ARPA funds toward their homeless response. Nearly half of the funds — $55 million — would be allocated to housing programs, including more hotels to be used as tempor
  
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• McKinney Falls State Park reopens visitors center closed since 2013 flood

  16-10-2021 01:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The visitors center at Austin's only state park reopened Friday, almost eight years after a flood forced the closure of the building.The Smith Visitors Center at McKinney Falls State Park closed after the deadly 2013 Halloween flood on Onion Creek.At the peak of the flood there was 40 inches of water inside the center, which Texas Parks and Wildlife says ruined electrical systems, interior walls and exhibits. The building was flooded again in 2015, delaying repairs.“A
  
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• Physicians push back against Gov. Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates

  16-10-2021 01:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A group of Texas physicians are ramping up their calls for Gov. Greg Abbott to rescind his executive order banning vaccine requirements, saying the government needs to stay out of health care.Doctors part of the Committee to Protect Health Care, a national advocacy organization, said in a press conference Friday the executive order prevents health care facilities from making decisions that protect their patients and communities. Dr. Joanna Schwartz, a pediatric emer
  
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• What the fast-tracked $3B campus construction bill could mean for UT Austin, Texas State

  16-10-2021 01:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Senate on Friday passed a $3 billion bill that would pour millions of dollars into construction projects at public university campuses across the state, including the University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University.SB52 sailed through the upper chamber by a vote of 30-1 just hours after Gov. Greg Abbott added "higher education improvements" to his list of agenda items for the third special legislative session, set to end next Tuesday.
  Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
  
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• Austin airport advises passengers to arrive early for flights this weekend

  16-10-2021 00:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin airport is encouraging flyers to plan accordingly and arrive early for their flights now through Monday, as terminals could be busier than usual.
  Austin-Bergstrom International Airport says this is due to increased flight schedules and recently-launched routes causing increased passenger numbers on its busiest days (Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays). This is happening even without major weekend events like F1 and Austin City Limits Music Festival.
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• 'Mother Nature will always have the final say' but UT researchers look for better ways to study drought

  16-10-2021 00:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Geoscientists at the University of Texas think they've locked in on a way to analyze droughts more thoroughly than the current standard.
  Researchers say this is important for policymakers to try to determine how a changing environment will impact our water resources.
  Data researchers in the UT's Department of Geosciences released a new study in the Journal of Hydrology, showing that one of the worst droughts ever recorded in Texas history was far worse than previously thoug
  
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• 'Limited' amount of tickets released for sold-out F1 US Grand Prix in Austin

  16-10-2021 00:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A "limited" amount of tickets are on sale for the previously-announced, sold-out Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix from Austin's Circuit of the Americas, COTA officials announced.Fans can purchase Friday-only and Saturday-only tickets through COTA's website. The first two days of the race weekend are for practice and qualifying sessions. The U.S. Grand Prix starts Sunday at 2 p.m. NEXT: Tickets and parking for F1 US Grand Prix sold outFriday-only tickets start at $4
  
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• States can reserve COVID-19 shots for younger kids next week

  16-10-2021 00:07 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to order doses before the shots are authorized.Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine is currently being given to people as young as 12 in the U.S. In the next three weeks, federal officials plan to discuss making smaller-dose versions available to the nation's 28 million children between the ages of 5 and 11. White House urges states to prepare to v
  
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