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• Where to find 'Instagrammable' murals in Austin for your next photo op

  27-10-2021 23:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Music and art are things that make Austin the city it is today. Murals as colorful as the people who live here can be seen covering the walls of numerous local businesses.There are so many beautiful artworks in Austin, but here, we’ve featured 10 of the most "Instagrammable" murals Austin has to offer. Don't miss out on your next photo op!"I love you so much" mural at Jo's CoffeeThe mural on South Congress is undoubtedly one of Austin's most-photographed spots. It was
  
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• Texas shopping outlet harvests 100 jars of honey from rooftop beehives

  27-10-2021 23:42 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The Tanger Outlets San Marcos are reaping some sweet benefits after installing rooftop beehives this past summer.The Tanger Outlets collaborated with social beekeeping company Alveole in June to begin this beekeeping initiative. This month, the outlets harvested more than 100 jars' worth of honey from those hives. RELATED: American bumble bee could face extinctionAllison Murphy, marketing director for the outlets, said they developed the beehives to help raise aw
  
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• Pixar releases teaser for Buzz Lightyear origin story featuring Chris Evans

  27-10-2021 23:41 via kxan.com
  
  (WTAJ) — Pixar Animation Studios has dropped the first teaser trailer for "Lightyear," the origin story of the iconic "Toy Story" Space Ranger — but the movie will have little to do with Buzz and Woody.
  The film will follow the origins of Buzz Lightyear, the space commander that inspired the iconic toy we fell in love with in 1995. In the trailer, we see the cadet seemingly struggle in training.
  While the full plot is still unknown, it's safe to say he succeeds, as he's ultimately se
  
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• There are fewer people experiencing homelessness on downtown Austin streets

  27-10-2021 23:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Downtown Austin Alliance says the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness decreased by 55% since May.
  The DAA says on Oct. 20, it counted about 365 people experiencing homelessness on the streets of the Downtown Public Improvement District. In May, its count revealed 813 people.How Austin’s homeless strategy team is picking which camps to clear nextThe group attributes the decline to the City of Austin's HEAL Initiative, the reinstatement of the cam
  
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• Antisemitic banners displayed in Austin lead to efforts to improve city's response to hate

  27-10-2021 23:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Antisemitic signs that have made a spectacle in Austin the past few days have some community members concerned for their safety and looking for support.
  City Council Member Alison Alter, who along with other leaders has spoken up about recent events, is now authoring a resolution condemning those acts and directing the city manager to improve Austin's response to hate with the help and input of local community groups.
  "The resolution will condemn acts of hate, anti-Semitism
  
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• 'There's a lot of case law and none of it is on point': Williamson County judge hears more arguments on RRISD mask mandate

  27-10-2021 22:33 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — A Williamson County judge heard arguments in the 425th District Court heard arguments for the second time on a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton against Round Rock ISD over its mask mandate.Inside the 425th district court on Wednesday, there were century-old case laws passed back and forth between both the State of Texas and Round Rock ISD.Previous coverage: Williamson Co. judge hears arguments in AG case against RRISD mask mandateOver a handful of Rou
  
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• 'There's a lot of case law and none of it is on point': Williamson Co. judge hears more arguments on RRISD mask mandate

  27-10-2021 22:33 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — A Williamson County judge heard arguments in the 425th District Court heard arguments for the second time on a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton against Round Rock ISD over its mask mandate.Inside the 425th district court on Wednesday, there were century-old case laws passed back and forth between both the State of Texas and Round Rock ISD.Previous coverage: Williamson Co. judge hears arguments in AG case against RRISD mask mandateOver a handful of Rou
  
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• Austin haunted house damaged by Wednesday storms

  27-10-2021 22:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin haunted house has been canceled after a line of storms that moved through the area destroyed it.
  Jamie Fitzgerald hosts a haunted house at 16631 Chevalin Street. The Chevalin Castle event was supposed to run Friday through Halloween.STORM RECAP: Strong storms move out of Central Texas"I posted on all the local Facebook pages that we had to cancel because of it being destroyed. There is no way we have enough time to get it up on that large of a scale in time for Fr
  
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• Austin school bus wrecks while trying to avoid oncoming vehicle

  27-10-2021 22:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Independent School District bus was totaled after a crash in southwest Austin Tuesday. Austin ISD says no students were on board at the time of the crash.AISD says Bus 0907 swerved to miss an oncoming vehicle and went off the roadway on FM 1826. A KXAN viewer provided photos of the crash, saying the wreck happened near Lewis Mountain Road Tuesday morning.The viewer says Texas Rep. Vicki Goodwin's office organized a safety meeting at Lewis Mountain Ranch Neigh
  
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• New York school district bans 'Squid Game' Halloween costumes

  27-10-2021 22:13 via kxan.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) – Halloween costumes often reflect whatever is most talked-about in the months leading up to the spooky holiday — which is why one New York school district is preemptively steering students away from the Netflix smash hit "Squid Game."Principals at three elementary schools in the Fayetteville-Manlius district sent emails to parents to let them know that dressing up as a character from the dystopian South Korean survival drama won't be permitted.An email s
  
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• Wind gusts top 50 miles per hour from early-morning storms

  27-10-2021 22:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A line of strong storms moved through Central Texas early Wednesday morning bringing heavy downpours, frequent lightning and strong winds.
  Wind gusts topped 45-55 MPH along the leading edge of the storms as frequent lightning lit up the sky over Central Texas. Beneficial rain also fell - enough to wet the ground but not enough to flood.The wind will be the only remaining concern as wind gusts continue to blow 30-40 mph from the northwest. Winds subside a bit overnight, but
  
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• Strong winds bring in coolest weather since April

  27-10-2021 22:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A line of strong storms moved through Central Texas early Wednesday morning bringing heavy downpours, frequent lightning and strong winds.
  Wind gusts topped 45-55 MPH along the leading edge of the storms as frequent lightning lit up the sky over Central Texas. Beneficial rain also fell - enough to wet the ground but not enough to flood.The wind will be the only remaining concern as wind gusts continue to blow 30-40 mph from the northwest. Winds subside a bit overnight, but
  
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• CTRMA toll rates to increase in January as inflation levels skyrocket

  27-10-2021 21:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Come Jan. 1, Austin drivers will see an uptick in some of the region's toll roads following action taken by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Wednesday.CTRMA's board of directors authorized a 5.39% increase in its toll rates beginning in January — the largest single year increase, board member John Langmore said. The authority's policy code stipulates an annual inflation-based increase unless the board intervenes; after discussing the item on Wednesday, th
  
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• Republicans blame Biden administration for U.S. fuel price spike

  27-10-2021 21:51 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nexstar) — The national average for a gallon of gas nationwide reached $3.39 on Wednesday — more than $1.24 more than this time last year.Republicans are blaming the Biden administration, labeling it "Biden's Energy Crisis," but the administration says the pump is a result of a global fuel shortage.Wyoming Republican Sen. John Barrasso says consumers are currently spending about $25 more every time they fill up their tanks. He and other Senate Republicans say Pres.
  
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• Know the opponent: What to know about the Baylor Bears

  27-10-2021 21:27 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Baylor Bears are one of the surprise teams of the college football season, starting the season with six wins in seven games.Second-year head coach Dave Aranda has quickly turned Baylor into a Big 12 championship contender behind a punishing ground attack and a solid defense in the image of its head coach. Texas Longhorns: What Steve Sarkisian said ahead of Texas’ game against BaylorThe Bears were predicted in the preseason to finish eighth in the Big 12 stand
  
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• UT named top public school in Texas by U.S. News and World Report

  27-10-2021 21:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to U.S. News and World Report, the Longhorns are the best in Texas.The publication released its list of best colleges and universities in the country for 2022, and the University of Texas at Austin topped the public school list for the Lone Star State. WalletHub: Rice beats UT in best Texas college rankingsUT finished in a tie for 10th on the overall list of top public schools in the rankings, and No. 38 of all universities.Here are the top 10 Texas public college
  
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• October ranks as 2nd wettest month in Austin; Wednesday morning rain proves it

  27-10-2021 20:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Did you know that October is typically our second wettest month out of the year? We even call it our second severe weather season as cold, dry air battles between warm, humid air. STORM RECAP: Strong storms move out of Central TexasThis creates unstable atmospheric conditions which enhance our chances for thunderstorms and heavy rain. Wednesday was a perfect example of that as a strong, potent cold front skidded through our area at 45 mph bringing heavy rain and wind gusts
  
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• Netflix codes to help you find the best scary movies for Halloween 2021

  27-10-2021 19:51 via kxan.com
  
  (WGHP) – Whether you're looking for a real fright fest or a family-friendly spooky movie, Netflix has you covered.
  There are thousands of movies on Netflix, and it can feel like an insurmountable task to find the right flick for your Halloween movie night. Fortunately, there's an easy way to game the system.
  The web pages for all of Netflix's categories follow the same format (www.netflix.com/browse/genre/) followed by the category code. For example, the category code for "B-Horror Movies"
  
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• AAA: Be more aware on the roads as deer mating season begins

  27-10-2021 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - As daylight saving time comes to an end, AAA is warning drivers to be on the lookout for deer.According to AAA's crash data, a driver crashed into a deer once every two hours between October and December in 2020. Just over 1,400 crashes occurred during those months with the most occurring between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. After the time change, most crashes were between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.22News spoke with Mary Maguire, Director at AAA Northeast, "Our advice to people is first of
  
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• New Austin nonprofit centers focus on ensuring transit equity with Project Connect

  27-10-2021 19:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Wednesday, an alliance of transportation advocates and community members gathered in downtown Austin to celebrate the launch of Transit Forward. The newly created nonprofit's focus centers around ensuring equitable and accessible public transit via the city's $7.1 billion Project Connect.Patrick Rose, president of Corridor Title and board chair of Transit Forward, referred to Project Connect as a "once in a lifetime, generational investment" that, when implemented, will help
  
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• Husband fatally shoots wife in NW Austin home while kids were inside, police say

  27-10-2021 18:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police are investigating a murder that happened Tuesday night at Spicewood Parkway off Anderson Mill Road in northwest Austin.Forty-one-year-old Vanessa Neves was found shot to death inside a home. Police say her husband, 54-year-old James Neves pulled the trigger. Austin police investigating homicide in northwest AustinTwo children were inside the home at the time but were not hurt.James Neves is currently in jail and charged with first-degree homicide. No attorney was lis
  
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• Missing 5-year-old Texas child found in Colorado with noncustodial parent

  27-10-2021 18:10 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — U.S. Marshals found a missing 5-year-old child from Texas in Colorado on Tuesday.With the help of federal agents in Colorado, the child was found with a noncustodial parent from Cedar Park in Cañon City, south of Colorado Springs. The child is now with the child protection division of the Colorado Department of Human Services, U.S. Marshals said. It's unclear if the noncustodial parent has been charged with a crime, so once we receive that information, we
  
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• Dinosaur statues stolen from Bastrop County museum found at UT fraternity

  27-10-2021 18:01 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The large dinosaur statues stolen from a Bastrop County museum were recovered at a fraternity at the University of Texas at Austin, the business owner said Wednesday.
  Linda Nunez with The Dinosaur Park shared an update that they found the three large dinosaur statues stolen from the property last week near Cedar Creek High School. She said media coverage helped the museum find the missing statues, though not all of them are in the best shape to display again.
  
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• Man fired shots at Austin Code enforcement over lawn care, home on fire, APD says

  27-10-2021 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A visit from the City of Austin for lawn maintenance resulted in gunfire Wednesday morning and is continuing into the afternoon with the home ablaze.According to Austin Police Department, the situation began around 9:16 a.m., when the Austin Code Department visited a resident at the 10600 block of Pinkney Lane — where code enforcement intended to conduct lawn maintenance under an administrative warrant.“They attempted to cut the lawn for him, and this is the rea
  
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• Man fired shots at Austin Code enforcement after they tried to cut his lawn, APD says

  27-10-2021 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A visit from the City of Austin for lawn maintenance ended in gunfire Wednesday morning.According to Austin Police Department, the situation began around 9:16 a.m., when the Austin Code Department visited a resident at the 10600 block of Pinkney Lane — where code enforcement intended to conduct lawn maintenance under an administrative warrant.“They attempted to cut the lawn for him and this is the reaction they got," APD officer Jose Mendez said Tuesday.APD says
  
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• LIVE: Man shot at Austin Code enforcement over lawn care, home on fire, APD says

  27-10-2021 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A visit from the City of Austin for lawn maintenance resulted in gunfire Wednesday morning and is continuing into the afternoon with the home ablaze.According to Austin Police Department, the situation began around 9:16 a.m., when the Austin Code Department visited a resident at the 10600 block of Pinkney Lane — where code enforcement intended to conduct lawn maintenance under an administrative warrant.“They attempted to cut the lawn for him, and this is the rea
  
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• LIVE: Man shot at Austin Code enforcement after they tried to cut his lawn, home now on fire

  27-10-2021 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A visit from the City of Austin for lawn maintenance resulted in gunfire Wednesday morning and is continuing into the afternoon with the home ablaze.According to Austin Police Department, the situation began around 9:16 a.m., when the Austin Code Department visited a resident at the 10600 block of Pinkney Lane — where code enforcement intended to conduct lawn maintenance under an administrative warrant.“They attempted to cut the lawn for him, and this is the rea
  
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• LIVE: Avoid SW Austin neighborhood as SWAT responds to incident

  27-10-2021 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police and SWAT crews are responding to a report of a person refusing to come out of a home in southwest Austin.According to Austin Police Department, residents are being asked to avoid the area of 10600 block of Pinkney Lane until further notice. Austin Code Department confirmed to KXAN that the incident began during a visit to ensure code compliance.Circle C Child Development Center on La Crosse Avenue is near the SWAT situation (KXAN/Candy Rodriguez)A local child care ce
  
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• Code enforcement visit ends in gunfire at SW Austin home, man still barricaded inside

  27-10-2021 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A visit from the City of Austin for lawn maintenance ended in gunfire Wednesday morning.According to Austin Police Department, the situation began around 9:16 a.m., when the Austin Code Department visited a resident at the 10600 block of Pinkney Lane — where code enforcement intended to conduct lawn maintenance under an administrative warrant.APD says during the visit, the resident began firing a gun from inside the home. No one was hurt.Officers and SWAT crews respon
  
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• APD: Man at center of SWAT incident in SW Austin neighborhood dead after shooting with officer

  27-10-2021 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A visit from the City of Austin for lawn care in southwest Austin resulted in gunfire Wednesday morning, as well a large house fire and officer-involved shooting in the afternoon. The man involved was later taken to an area hospital where he died, Austin police said.
  TimelineAccording to the Austin Police Department, the situation began around 9:16 a.m., when the Austin Code Department and APD officers visited a resident to serve a warrant in the 10600 block of Pinkney Lane
  
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• APD: Man at center of SWAT incident in SW Austin dead after shooting with officer, house fire

  27-10-2021 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A visit from the City of Austin for lawn care in southwest Austin resulted in gunfire Wednesday morning, as well a large house fire and officer-involved shooting in the afternoon. The man involved was later taken to an area hospital where he died, Austin police said.
  TimelineAccording to the Austin Police Department, the situation began around 9:16 a.m., when the Austin Code Department and APD officers visited a resident to serve a warrant in the 10600 block of Pinkney Lane
  
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• ALERT: Residents should avoid SW Austin neighborhood as SWAT responds to incident

  27-10-2021 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police and SWAT crews are responding to a report of a person refusing to come out of a home in southwest Austin.According to Austin Police Department, residents are being asked to avoid the area of 10600 block of Pinkney Lane until further notice.This is a developing story.
  
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• ALERT: Avoid SW Austin neighborhood as SWAT responds to incident

  27-10-2021 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police and SWAT crews are responding to a report of a person refusing to come out of a home in southwest Austin.According to Austin Police Department, residents are being asked to avoid the area of 10600 block of Pinkney Lane until further notice. A local child care center and an elementary school are in the area. The daycare isn't commenting at this time, however, Kiker Elementary School on La Crosse Avenue is currently under "secure" status.This is a developing story.
  
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• United States issues its 1st passport with 'X' gender marker

  27-10-2021 15:25 via kxan.com
  DENVER (AP) — The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female — and expects to be able to offer the option to nonbinary, intersex and gender-nonconforming people early next year, the State Department said Wednesday.The U.S.' special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights, Jessica Stern, called the moves historic and celebratory, saying they b
  
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• 'What's next?' Upcoming meetings in Del Valle ISD will detail plan to keep students safe

  27-10-2021 14:12 via kxan.com
  
  DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) — Starting Wednesday, Del Valle ISD staff will meet with parents to discuss the future of safety and security at the district following an incident last week where a student showed a BB gun during lunch.
  Here are the meeting dates and times:9th-grade parents: Oct. 27, 6 p.m.10th-grade parents: Oct. 28, 6 p.m.11th-grade parents: Nov. 1, 6 p.m.12th-grade parents: Nov. 2, 6 p.m.District staff said the meetings will address safety plans. In response to last week's incid
  
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• Williamson County paramedics working overtime, hoping academy can help cover shortages

  27-10-2021 13:57 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY (KXAN) — Williamson County is hoping to fill some much-needed positions as they face a shortage of paramedics."We have definitely seen the impact of the pandemic and the stress that it has added to our caregivers and our paramedics," said Mike Knipstein, director of Williamson County EMS. "We are seeing the effects of that when we are trying to recruit and also retain folks."Currently, there are nine paramedic openings in the department. It might not sound like many,
  
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• 6,500 Austin Energy customers without power as strong storms pummel area

  27-10-2021 12:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thunderstorms packing heavy rain, lightning and strong winds knocked out power to around 6,500 Austin Energy customers Wednesday morning.A band of thunderstorms hit around 5 a.m., prompting a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all Central Texas counties in the KXAN viewing area. The storms are moving quickly through the area and should be out by 7 a.m., presumably allowing crews to get out and fix issues safely.The largest outage is in northwest Austin, according to Austin Energ
  
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• APD investigating second deadly shooting in less than 8 hours

  27-10-2021 11:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin police launched an investigation into a deadly shooting at a north Austin motel early Wednesday.
  It happened at the Austin Motor Inn off I-35 near Braker Lane.Someone called police around 2:07 a.m. saying they heard gunshots. When officers arrived, they found a man who had been shot in a hotel room.
  Austin-Travis County EMS workers attempted to save his life, but he died at the scene. Officers were told the suspect ran off after the shooting and they do not have anyone in
  
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• APD identifies suspect in deadly shooting at north Austin hotel

  27-10-2021 11:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police identified the man they're looking for in connection with a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in north Austin.After speaking with witnesses, including the victim's father, APD said it has issued a first-degree murder warrant for 32-year-old Felix Rodriguez, stemming from a shooting that happened at the Austin Motor Inn, located at 11400 N. Interstate 35.Felix Rodriguez (APD photo)APD identified the victim as 22-year-old James Paul Fulda Jr.According to APD, th
  
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• Weather alert: line of strong storms blowing through Central Texas

  27-10-2021 10:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The cold front associated with a powerful storm system is expected to bring a line of fast-moving thunderstorms across Central Texas.
  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for highlighted counties until 8 A.M.Storms are most likely in the Hill Country between 1-5 a.m., the Austin Metro area between 4-7 a.m., and counties east of I-35 from 6-9 a.m.Future weather model showing what the radar may look like at 4 a.m. WednesdayFuture weather model showing what the radar may l
  
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• Sunny and windy today and Thursday with a warmup toward Halloween

  27-10-2021 10:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A line of strong storms moved through Central Texas early Wednesday morning bringing heavy downpours, frequent lightning and strong winds.
  Wind gusts topped 45-55 MPH along the leading edge of the storms as frequent lightning lit up the sky over Central Texas. Beneficial rain also fell - enough to wet the ground but not enough to flood (just how we like it!)The wind will be the only remaining concern as gusts could reach 30-45mph today.Wind Advisory in effect 11AM to 5PM We
  
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• Rain clears, cooler temps and gusty winds left behind

  27-10-2021 10:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A line of strong storms moved through Central Texas early Wednesday morning bringing heavy downpours, frequent lightning and strong winds.
  Wind gusts topped 45-55 MPH along the leading edge of the storms as frequent lightning lit up the sky over Central Texas.As the rain comes to an end, sunshine and lower humidity quickly fills in for the remainder of the day. The cool, dry air will be ushered in by strong gusty winds of 30-40 miles per hour.
  Wind Advisory in effect 11AM t
  
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• STORM RECAP: Strong storms move out of Central Texas

  27-10-2021 10:00 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — As severe weather moves into the Central Texas area, KXAN's First Warning Weather Team tracked the storms all morning long.A cold front blasted through Central Texas Wednesday morning with a line of fast-moving thunderstorms. One severe t-storm warning for southern Blanco County and most of Hays County at around 5AM - issued for 60MPH winds & 0.5" hail but no confirmed reports. Storms largely stayed sub-severe.Gusty winds along leading edge of storms was the bigg
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Strong storms moving out of Austin and into eastern counties

  27-10-2021 10:00 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — As severe weather moves into the Central Texas area, KXAN's First Warning Weather Team is tracking storms.
  A cold front is expected to bring a line of fast-moving thunderstorms that may be strong to severe overnight. Storms are expected to arrive in the Hill Country between 1 and 5 a.m., the Austin metro area between 4 and 7 a.m. and counties east of Interstate 35 from 6 and 9 a.m.
  5:30 AM - The leading edge of the strongest storms has pushed through most of the Aust
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Severe Thunderstorm Watch now includes City of Austin

  27-10-2021 10:00 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — As severe weather moves into the Central Texas area, KXAN's First Warning Weather Team is tracking storms.
  A cold front is expected to bring a line of fast-moving thunderstorms that may be strong to severe overnight. Storms are expected to arrive in the Hill Country between 1 and 5 a.m., the Austin metro area between 4 and 7 a.m. and counties east of Interstate 35 from 6 and 9 a.m.
  3:00 AM - A line of non-severe storms is moving into the Hill Country. As the line of
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for portions of Central Texas

  27-10-2021 10:00 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — As severe weather moves into the Central Texas area, KXAN's First Warning Weather Team is tracking storms.
  A cold front is expected to bring a line of fast-moving thunderstorms that may be strong to severe overnight. Storms are expected to arrive in the Hill Country between 1 and 5 a.m., the Austin metro area between 4 and 7 a.m. and counties east of Interstate 35 from 6 and 9 a.m.
  3:00 AM - A line of non-severe storms is moving into the Hill Country. As the line of
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Blanco and Hays counties

  27-10-2021 10:00 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — As severe weather moves into the Central Texas area, KXAN's First Warning Weather Team is tracking storms.
  A cold front is expected to bring a line of fast-moving thunderstorms that may be strong to severe overnight. Storms are expected to arrive in the Hill Country between 1 and 5 a.m., the Austin metro area between 4 and 7 a.m. and counties east of Interstate 35 from 6 and 9 a.m.
  5:00 AM - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Hays and Blanc
  
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• Braves hit Astros early, dropping Houston to 1-0 World Series deficit

  27-10-2021 06:40 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — A healthy swing by Jorge Soler powered the Atlanta Braves to a smashing start in the World Series.Making his first start since testing positive for COVID-19, Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Braves, despite the loss of pitcher Charlie Morton to a broken leg, hushed the Houston Astros 6-2 Tuesday night in Game 1.Boosted by a strong bullpen effort, a two-run homer by Adam Duvall and a late sacrifice fly from Freddie Freeman, the Bra
  
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• Anti-Semitic banners hung on central Austin overpass for the second time

  27-10-2021 05:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Days after an anti-Semitic banner was seen hanging over a bridge in central Austin, another hate message was seen in the same spot. Shalom Austin warns the group could continue holding demonstrations over the next few days.Shalom Austin: Anti-Semitic banner seen hanging over bridge on MoPac ‘upsetting and unsettling’Residents and drivers in the area of Far West Boulevard and MoPac Expressway reported handwritten banners hanging on the Far West overpass advertisi
  
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• Austin police investigating homicide in northwest Austin

  27-10-2021 04:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department says it is investigating a homicide in northwest Austin Tuesday night.
  It happened near 11001 Spicewood Parkway. That's near Topridge Drive. Officers are expected to give an update some time Tuesday night.This is a developing story, check back with KXAN for updates.
  
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