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• Scientific agreement on human-caused climate change reaches over 99%, study shows

  24-10-2021 23:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Whether humans are responsible for climate change is a question that the scientific community has largely agreed upon, but new data suggests that agreement has become nearly unanimous.A study back in 2013 found that there was a 97.1% scientific consensus that climate change was caused by humans. The study looked at peer reviewed scientific literature to determine skeptics of human caused climate change compared to papers where there was no skepticism.While 97.1% is still th
  
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• Vigil for man shot, killed in Martindale to be held Sunday

  24-10-2021 23:18 via kxan.com
  
  CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A vigil for a man who was shot and killed outside of a home in Martindale on Oct. 11 is expected to be held Sunday evening.Family of Adil Dgoughi and their attorney will join community members of the local organization Mano Amiga in the neighborhood where the shooting happened at 6:30 p.m. in memory of him. AFFIDAVIT DETAILS: Suspect in deadly Caldwell County shooting outside Martindale home arrested
  The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest
  
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• Vigil for man shot, killed in Martindale held Sunday

  24-10-2021 23:18 via kxan.com
  
  CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A vigil for a man who was shot and killed outside of a home in Martindale on Oct. 11 was held Sunday evening.Family of Adil Dgoughi and their attorney joined community members of the local organization Mano Amiga in the neighborhood where the shooting happened in memory of him. AFFIDAVIT DETAILS: Suspect in deadly Caldwell County shooting outside Martindale home arrested
  The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of suspect Terry Turner Friday
  
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• Gov. Abbott swears in Texas Military Department Deputy Adjutant General

  24-10-2021 22:20 via kxan.com
  
  MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Governor Greg Abbott swore in Texas Military Department (TMD) Deputy Adjutant General Monie Ulis Sunday morning.NEWS: Texas DPS officer aids mother after the birth of her baby
  The swearing ceremony was held at the Anzaldua Park located in Mission, Texas.
  Governor Abbott appointed Deputy Adjutant General Ulis to the position in September.Abbott recognized General Ulis in his capabilities to work in the new position as he has served both the Nation and the St
  
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• Texas-filmed movies make big debuts at Austin Film Festival

  24-10-2021 21:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Film Festival is home to many films made far from Texas — but several that were made right here in our neighborhood are also making their big-screen debuts. Austin Film Festival: Texas’ showcase for writers in movies starts ThursdayHere are a few of the films that were filmed in Texas, including the Austin area."Buck Alamo" written/directed by Ben EpsteinDescribed as a "dramatic dream western about a modern-day musical outlaw as he duels with Death,"
  
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• Formula 1 Austin: Verstappen, Hamilton battle for lead at US Grand Prix

  24-10-2021 21:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The stage was set for an epic showdown between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix.Verstappen and Hamilton, No. 1 and No. 2 in the driver’s championship standings, started No. 1 and No. 2 in the starting lineup Sunday. Red Bull’s Verstappen holds a six-point lead over seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) with six races to go in the season. Formula 1 Austin: Max Verstappen wins pole position at US Grand Pri
  
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• Formula 1 Austin: Max Verstappen holds off Lewis Hamilton for 1st US Grand Prix victory

  24-10-2021 21:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The stage was set for an epic showdown between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix.Verstappen and Hamilton, No. 1 and No. 2 in the driver’s championship standings, started No. 1 and No. 2 in the starting lineup Sunday. Red Bull’s Verstappen held a six-point lead over seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) entering Sunday's race at Circuit of the Americas.Formula 1 Austin: Max Verstappen wins pole position at
  
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• Formula 1 Austin: Max Verstappen holds off Hamilton for 1st US Grand Prix victory

  24-10-2021 21:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The stage was set for an epic showdown between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix.Verstappen and Hamilton, No. 1 and No. 2 in the driver’s championship standings, started No. 1 and No. 2 in the starting lineup Sunday. Red Bull’s Verstappen held a six-point lead over seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) entering Sunday's race at Circuit of the Americas.Formula 1 Austin: Max Verstappen wins pole position at
  
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• If computers can do it, why are real guns still used on film sets?

  24-10-2021 21:42 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — With computer-generated imagery, it seems the sky’s the limit in the magic Hollywood can produce: elaborate dystopian universes. Trips to outer space, for those neither astronauts nor billionaires. Immersive journeys to the future, or back to bygone eras.But as a shocked and saddened industry was reminded this week, many productions still use guns — real guns — when filming. And despite rules and regulations, people can get killed, as happened last week wh
  
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• MISSING: 72 year-old with cognitive impairment last seen in SW Austin

  24-10-2021 19:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are asking for the public's help finding a 72 year-old man who was last seen at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in southwest Austin. Due to a cognitive impairment, he's believed to be a danger to his own health and safety.Austin Police Department reports Charles Younger was last seen walking in the 9300 block of East U.S. Highway 290 carrying a red H-E-B bag. Younger is described as a Black male, 6'4" in height, around 220 pounds. He's believed to be wearing black shoes.If
  
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• Does the Formula 1 Grand Prix increase sex trafficking risks in Austin?

  24-10-2021 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 100,000 people are expected to flock to the Circuit of Americas Sunday for the United States Grand Prix in Austin.But as the major international event brings a spotlight on Texas' Capitol, also illuminated are concerns about whether the high volume of travelers will increase the possibilities of human trafficking and kidnapping for modern slavery. Formula 1 Austin: Shuttle issues for F1 race weekend ‘inconveniencing’ fansBack in 2019, KXAN took a look
  
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• Record heat expected today ahead of a strong mid-week cold front

  24-10-2021 17:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After morning fog, clouds will lift away through lunch-time making for a hot and mostly sunny day. Highs on Monday should challenge record highs for the date.October 25 record: Austin Camp Mabry - 91° set in 1992October 25, 2021 forecast: Austin Camp Mabry - 93°October 25 record: Austin Bergstrom - 92° set in 1950October 25, 2021 forecast: Austin Bergstrom - 90° BLOG: Scientific agreement on human-caused climate change reaches over 99%, study showsMore cloud
  
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• Record heat expected Monday ahead of a strong mid-week cold front

  24-10-2021 17:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Afternoon sun will continue until sunset now that the low clouds have burned off.Austin FC host Houston at Q2 Stadium with a 4 p.m. kickoff. The early kickoff means we can count on a warm start, but a dry game is expected with the game wrapping up before sunset.While the first part of the night will be mostly clear, low clouds and fog will develop for some of us to start your Monday.Tonight's ForecastClouds will lift away more quickly on Monday making for a hot and mostly s
  
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• Near record heat ahead of strong, midweek cold front

  24-10-2021 17:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Morning clouds have been slow to burn off in the Austin metro, but sunshine will return and lead the city towards a record high for Monday.October 25 record: Austin Camp Mabry - 91° set in 1992October 25, 2021 forecast: Austin Camp Mabry - 93°October 25 record: Austin Bergstrom - 92° set in 1950October 25, 2021 forecast: Austin Bergstrom - 90° BLOG: Scientific agreement on human-caused climate change reaches over 99%, study showsMore clouds on Tuesday should
  
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• Summertime heat ahead of strong, midweek cold front

  24-10-2021 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The rest of the night will be partly to mostly cloudy as low clouds make a return as we head into the early morning hours of your Sunday. It will be a warm night as low temperatures drop to 70. The record highest low temperature for Sunday is 73 back in 1991, so it won't quite be a record, but it'll be close.Sunday's rain chances have dropped to less than 10% as morning clouds give way to increasing sunshine into the afternoon. It should be hot on Sunday as high temperature
  
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• Late summer heat ahead of strong, midweek cold front

  24-10-2021 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Clouds and fog have increased overnight. But a lot like Saturday, won't stick around for long with sunshine returning by the afternoon hours.The U.S. Grand Prix starts at 2 p.m. Sunday and the weather should be very warm and dry at COTA.In a busy day for sport, Austin FC will host Houston at Q2 Stadium with a 4 p.m. kickoff Sunday. The early kickoff means we can count on a warm start, but a dry game is expected with the game wrapping up before sunset.Clouds and fog increase
  
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• State of Texas: 'Fasten your seat belt' - Redistricting battle moves from the Capitol to the courtroom

  24-10-2021 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - The lines have been drawn.Texas lawmakers approved the new voting maps for congressional and statewide elections.But the battle over redistricting is not done yet."For those of you paying attention to the redistricting process, fasten your seat belt," State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-San Antonio) said."This ride is going to get fast and furious."Even before Texas lawmakers made the final vote over the congressional voting lines, groups representing Hispanic and Latino voter
  
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• State of Texas: 'Fasten your seat belt' — Redistricting battle moves from the Capitol to the courtroom

  24-10-2021 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The lines have been drawn.Texas lawmakers approved the new voting maps for congressional and statewide elections.But the battle over redistricting is not done yet."For those of you paying attention to the redistricting process, fasten your seat belt," State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-San Antonio) said."This ride is going to get fast and furious."Even before Texas lawmakers made the final vote over the congressional voting lines, groups representing Hispanic and Latino
  
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• Shalom Austin issues statement after reports of anti-Semitic banner hanging over bridge on MoPac

  24-10-2021 06:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Shalom Austin is speaking out after a banner with an anti-Semitic message was hung over a bridge on MoPac Saturday.
  According to a letter sent to the community by the nonprofit organization, the sign was on display at the Far West overpass.
  "We understand this is extremely upsetting and unsettling," read the letter. "We are always vigilant in monitoring anti-Semitic groups and work closely with law enforcement to share information about their activities."Pictures of the sig
  
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• Shalom Austin: Anti-Semitic banner seen hanging over bridge on MoPac 'upsetting and unsettling'

  24-10-2021 06:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Shalom Austin is speaking out after a banner with an anti-Semitic message was hung over a bridge on MoPac Saturday.
  The nonprofit says the sign was on display at the Far West overpass in Central Austin.
  "We understand this is extremely upsetting and unsettling," Shalom Austin said in a letter Saturday. "We are always vigilant in monitoring anti-Semitic groups and work closely with law enforcement to share information about their activities."Pictures of the signs circulating
  
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• Daniel Ricciardo takes joy ride around COTA track in classic Earnhardt No. 3 car

  24-10-2021 05:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With the engine rumbling and the tires smoking, Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo lived his childhood dream at Circuit of the Americas, where he was gifted a joy ride in one of the late Dale Earnhardt's cars.Ricciardo got behind the wheel of the 1984 No. 3 Wrangler Chevrolet Monte Carlo ahead of Saturday's activities at the U.S. Grand Prix. The Australian is an unabashed fan of NASCAR's late seven-time champion. Formula 1 Austin: Shuttle issues for F1 race weekend &l
  
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• Texas A&M defense silences South Carolina in 44-14 rout

  24-10-2021 05:19 via kxan.com
  
  COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Ainias Smith had a 95-yard punt return for a touchdown and Jalen Wydermyer added two TD catches as No. 17 Texas A&M built a huge first-half lead and coasted to a 44-14 rout of South Carolina Saturday night.The star rushing duo of Isaiah Spiller and Devone Achane continued to do damage for the Aggies. They combined for 256 yards and two touchdowns a week after rushing for 292 yards and three touchdowns.Texas A&M (6-2, 3-2 SEC) raced to a 31-0 lead by ha
  
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• El Paso DEA: Fentanyl smuggled across the border at historically high levels

  24-10-2021 04:48 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - According to Kyle Williamson, the former Special Agent in charge for the El Paso Drug Enforcement Agency,the demand for Opioids in the United States is alarmingly high and overdose deaths from those drugs are once again on the rise.
  One of the biggest reasons, Williamson said,is because of the massive increase of Fentanyl coming across the southern border."Our fentanyl seizures are up over 524% and our Methamphetamine seizures are up over 200%"Williamson said that the amo
  
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• 'It's very reasonable what she asked for, help me': Family of murdered Huston-Tillotson student speaks out

  24-10-2021 03:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The family of Natalia Monet Cox, a Huston-Tillotson University student who was shot and killed at her apartment complex in March is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the Mid-American Apartment Communities."Learning to live in a world without Natalia is difficult," said her mom, Lakeshia Cox.
  Cox died in the early morning hours of March 31 at the Colonial Grand at Canyon Pointe Apartments in northwest Austin. Man killed Huston-Tillotson student in her apartment aft
  
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• Formula 1 Austin: Max Verstappen wins pole position at US Grand Prix

  24-10-2021 02:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Fans at Circuit of the Americas will get exactly what they hoped for when the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix starts Sunday at 2 p.m.Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, No. 1 and No. 2 in the driver's championship standings, will be No. 1 and No. 2 in the starting lineup Sunday. Teen from Austin races alongside Formula 1 at US Grand PrixAdd another chapter to the growing rivalry between two of the biggest names in the sport.Red Bull’s Verstappen holds a
  
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• Austin FC set for Texas Derby against Houston Dynamo

  24-10-2021 01:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC will face the Houston Dynamo for the final time this season at 4 p.m. Sunday at Q2 Stadium.
  This will be the first of two straight Texas Derby matches for Austin FC, they will travel to the Metroplex to take on FC Dallas next Saturday. Formula 1 Austin: Max Verstappen wins pole position at US Grand PrixThe three MLS teams representing the Lone Star State are all at the bottom of the Western Conference standings.Austin FC is in last place with 25 points in the
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Police search for suspect after man shot in east Austin home

  24-10-2021 00:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot at a home in east Austin.
  Austin police said the shooting happened just after 4 p.m. in the 6400 block of Hickman Avenue in the Mueller area.
  Austin police detectives were en route, at last check.
  Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department also responded.KXAN has a crew at the scene and will update this story as more details are released.
  
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• Police search for suspect after man shot in east Austin home

  24-10-2021 00:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot at a home in east Austin.
  Austin police said the shooting happened just after 4 p.m. in the 6400 block of Hickman Avenue in the Mueller area.
  Austin police detectives were en route, at last check.
  Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department also responded.KXAN has a crew on the way to the scene and will update this story as more details are released.
  
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• Fight at east Austin home leads to deadly shooting; police continue search for a suspect

  24-10-2021 00:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — What started as a fight at an east Austin home lead to the fatal shooting of a man Saturday afternoon, police said.The incident happened just after 4 p.m. in the 6400 block of Hickman Avenue, which is in the Mueller area.
  Officer Juan Asencio, with the Austin Police Department's Public Information Office said when police arrived to the scene they saw a man passed out in front of a residence.
  Austin Travis County EMS medics tried to save the man's life, but later was pronoun
  
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