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• Remember in 2018 when the water looked like chocolate milk? Austin Water looks to prevent that

  28-10-2021 23:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In 2018, a massive flood rolled through Central Texas, prompting boil water notices across Austin and causing the water to look like chocolate milk (not the kind you want to drink).
  The City of Austin has installed a solution at one of its treatment facilities to make sure that doesn't happen again.TOP STORIES | Thousands in Central Texas without power due to gusty winds"The flood in 2018 washed a tremendous amount of silt down the Colorado River, which we picked up in our
  
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• Thousands in Central Texas without power due to gusty winds

  28-10-2021 23:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — About 3,500 Austin Energy customers are without power Thursday afternoon, according to the power utility.
  The problem? Windy conditions in the area, with gusts up to 30 to 40 miles per hour. The First Warning Weather Team says a Wind Advisory is in effect for most of Central Texas through 7 p.m.FORECAST: Wind Advisory: 40+ mph gusts through the afternoonAustin Energy posted a video to Twitter from Twin Oaks Drive in central Austin, showing sparking power lines caused by win
  
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• Thousands in Central Texas lose power due to gusty winds Thursday

  28-10-2021 23:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — About 3,500 Austin Energy customers lost power Thursday afternoon, according to the power utility.
  The problem? Windy conditions in the area, with gusts up to 30 to 40 miles per hour. The First Warning Weather Team says a Wind Advisory is in effect for most of Central Texas through 7 p.m.FORECAST: Wind Advisory: 40+ mph gusts through the afternoonAustin Energy posted a video to Twitter from Twin Oaks Drive in central Austin, showing sparking power lines caused by wind and t
  
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• Thousands in Central Texas lose power due to gusty winds

  28-10-2021 23:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — About 3,500 Austin Energy customers lost power Thursday afternoon, according to the power utility.
  The problem? Windy conditions in the area, with gusts up to 30 to 40 miles per hour. The First Warning Weather Team says a Wind Advisory is in effect for most of Central Texas through 7 p.m.FORECAST: Wind Advisory: 40+ mph gusts through the afternoonAustin Energy posted a video to Twitter from Twin Oaks Drive in central Austin, showing sparking power lines caused by wind and t
  
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• Power restored for thousands of Central Texans after gusty winds causes outages

  28-10-2021 23:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — About 3,500 Austin Energy customers lost power Thursday afternoon, according to the power utility. As of Friday morning, less than 60 customers were still without power.
  The problem? Windy conditions in the area Thursday, with gusts up to 30 to 40 miles per hour. The First Warning Weather Team says a Wind Advisory is in effect for most of Central Texas through 7 p.m.
  Austin Energy posted a video to Twitter from Twin Oaks Drive in central Austin, showing sparking power lines
  
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• Paxton joins 20 attorney generals in letter challenging Biden's vaccine mandate for federal contractors

  28-10-2021 23:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ken Paxton is among 20 attorney generals who are challenging President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
  In a letter sent to the president, Texas AG Paxton and the other attorney generals claimed the mandate is on "shaky ground."
  “The Biden Administration will be liable for the damages caused by this unconstitutional and reckless vaccine mandate,” Paxton said. “I will not allow the federal governmen
  
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• Out of 10 major tech hubs, Austin sees greatest year-over-year rent increase, report says

  28-10-2021 23:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A report using September data shows out of the 10 biggest tech cities in America, Austin has seen the largest year-over-year rent increase, beating out metros like Los Angeles and New York City.
  The report released by Realtor.com says rent in Austin grew 25.3% in September 2021 when compared to September of last year. The next closest city is Seattle, which saw a year-over-year increase of 16.7%. People from Mexico, China buying the most homes in Austin among foreign nation
  
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• Downtown Austin Pride display pays homage to Texas LGBTQ+ figure

  28-10-2021 22:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nearly a decade ago, the city of Austin designated a half-mile portion of Fourth Street as "Bettie Naylor Street." Running along Fourth Street between Rio Grande Street and Congress Avenue, the recognition pays tribute to Naylor, who was a dedicated women's and LGBTQ+ rights advocate until her death in 2012 at age 84.Now along Bettie Naylor Street, fluorescent electrical boxes have been painted with different Pride rainbow flags to highlight changes in the movement since th
  
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• NAACP calls on pro athletes to avoid signing with teams in Texas

  28-10-2021 22:06 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - The NAACP has issued a letter to the players associations for multiple pro sports leagues, calling on free agents to consider signing with teams not based in Texas over the organization’s criticism of legislative actions taken in Texas earlier this year. “We are now pleading with you — if you are a free agent and are considering employment in Texas, look elsewhere. The Texas government will not protect your family,” reads the letter, which was signed by
  
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• Man in SWAT situation had no violent history during code visits, officials say

  28-10-2021 21:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Code Department visit off Pinkney Lane in southwest Austin turned violent Wednesday when a man opened fire, but code department officials said there wasn't a history of aggression or violence at his property.Code enforcement personnel and Austin Police officers visited the home, located in the 10600 block of Pinkney Lane, after 9 a.m. on Wednesday to serve the warrant and mow the overgrown lawn. Officials said an estimated two code workers and three police officer
  
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• Wind Advisory: 40 mph gusts through the afternoon

  28-10-2021 21:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite the sunshine, gusty winds continue to be the concern into this evening.THE BAD: A Wind Advisory will continue for most of Central Texas until 7 p.m. Thursday as northwest winds gust to 30-40 mph. Be sure to secure loose objects outdoors, or bring them inside. THE GOOD: More seasonable temperatures can be expected both Thursday and Friday with highs in the middle and upper 70s.
  Highs next few daysOvernight lows continue to cool off with our "coldest" morning being Sa
  
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• 40+ mph wind gusts leading to thousands losing power

  28-10-2021 21:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Wind Advisory will continue for most of Central Texas until 7 p.m. as northwest winds gust over 45 mph in some areas.
  Be sure to secure loose objects outdoors, or bring them inside. Austin Energy reported that 3,500 customers are without power due to tree limbs interacting with power lines.More seasonable temperatures can be expected both Thursday and Friday with highs in the middle and upper 70s.
  Highs next few daysOvernight lows continue to cool off with our "coldest" m
  
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• 'A hearty smile, a servant's heart:' Community remembers woman shot, killed in her home Tuesday

  28-10-2021 20:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Josh Robinson, the pastor at Hope Presbyterian Church in Austin, said Vanessa Neves "radiated joy."Friends and family gathered Wednesday night at the church to remember and pray for Neves, the 41-year-old woman who was shot and killed inside her home Tuesday on Spicewood Parkway in northwest Austin. Robinson said he's known Neves for the past 4-5 years through the church and in the community, and that his son had her as a substitute teacher at Spicewood Elementary School. H
  
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• APD identifies man killed in attack near 6th and Neches, suspect charged

  28-10-2021 19:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police have identified a man who was killed in June near 6th and Neches streets. Police also identified the man suspected of killing the victim.
  Police said on June 7, 911 received a call of an unresponsive man at 6th and Neches. When officers arrived on scene, they found Mark Guard III, 34,with "obvious head trauma." Guard was taken to an area hospital where he remained in critical condition until he died on June 20.
  Investigators were notified that the assault was
  
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• Extreme weather causing pumpkin shortage for local pumpkin patches

  28-10-2021 19:13 via kxan.com
  BASTROP (KXAN) --Every autumn, Barton Hill Farm in Bastrop transforms their 118-acre farm into a fall festival for thousands to enjoy. From apple cannons to hayrides they have it all. They even turn their corn stalks into a 5-acre corn maze.
  This year their maze is SpaceX themed, in honor of Tesla moving its headquarters nearby. To escape the maze, guests must answer trivia about SpaceX and its founder Elon Musk.Barton Hill Farm - Craig SwansonThey also, of course, have a pumpkin patch. Meteorol
  
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• Texas ranked as one of the most haunted states in the nation

  28-10-2021 19:02 via kxan.com
  
  TEXAS (KXAN) — Texas was ranked the ninth most haunted state - just in time for Halloween weekend! The blog movebuddha.com took into account several different factors before ranking the top 10 most haunted states in the U.S.
  These factors included a spook score, which includes the number of haunted places and cemeteries by population, date of oldest town or city and the age of oldest cemetery; a creep score which includes the number of unsolved murders by population and abandoned building
  
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• Austin creatives memorialize Winter Storm Uri experiences in art collections

  28-10-2021 18:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's been nearly nine months since Winter Storm Uri led to subfreezing temperatures, unprecedented power outages and water loss in Texas. Now, a group of Austin creatives are working to memorialize their experiences through the power of the written word.The Winter Storm Project is an art anthology that will incorporate poetry, photography, essays and other artistic accounts of the winter storm from Texans' firsthand perspective. KB Brookins, creative lead for the project, s
  
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• What happens if I refuse to wear a mask on a flight?

  28-10-2021 17:41 via kxan.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) – If you don't want to wear a mask while flying, you face being fined thousands of dollars, in addition to being removed from the plane. Masks are required for air and ground travel, including trains, maritime vessels, and intercity bus services.If you don't comply with the mask requirement, the Transportation Security Administration said penalties include fines of $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders. In some circumstances, the Federal Aviation
  
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• Workers rescued after 'scaffolding malfunction' in downtown Austin

  28-10-2021 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Workers have been rescued after a "scaffolding malfunction" left "two people hanging from ropes" at a construction site in downtown Austin.Austin Fire says there were no injuries, the two workers just appeared to be stuck and couldn't "get out of the situation." Austin Fire Department rescued the workers using a "team-based pick-off" technique, the third option rescue crews used to get the workers down safely.The agency initially tweeted about the incident at 10:23 a.m., sa
  
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• Workers rescued after 'scaffolding malfunction' downtown Austin, ATCEMS says

  28-10-2021 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Workers have been rescued after a "scaffolding malfunction" left "two people hanging from ropes" at a construction site in downtown Austin.Austin Fire says there were no injuries, the workers just appeared to be stuck and couldn't "get out the situation." Austin Fire Department rescued the workers using a "pick off" technique.
  The agency initially tweeted about the incident at 10:23 a.m., saying it was in the area of 1200 N. Interstate 35 service road on the southbound side
  
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• Scaffolding malfunction' leaves people 'hanging from ropes' in downtown Austin, ATCEMS says

  28-10-2021 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS is responding to what it describes as a "scaffolding malfunction" with "two people hanging from ropes" at a construction site in downtown Austin.ATCEMS said there doesn't appear to be any injuries, the workers just appear to be stuck and "can't get out the situation." Austin Fire Department rescue crews are on their way up the scaffolding to help.The agency initially tweeted about the incident at 10:23 a.m., saying it was in the area of 1200 N. Inte
  
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• LIVE: 'Scaffolding malfunction' leaves people 'hanging from ropes' in downtown Austin, ATCEMS says

  28-10-2021 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS is responding to what it describes as a "scaffolding malfunction" with "two people hanging from ropes" at a construction site in downtown Austin.ATCEMS said there doesn't appear to be any injuries, the workers just appear to be stuck and "can't get out the situation." Austin Fire Department rescue crews are on their way up the scaffolding to help.The agency initially tweeted about the incident at 10:23 a.m., saying it was in the area of 1200 N. Inte
  
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• LIVE: 1 worker rescued after scaffolding malfunction' downtown Austin, ATCEMS says

  28-10-2021 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person has been rescued after a "scaffolding malfunction" left "two people hanging from ropes" at a construction site in downtown Austin.ATCEMS said there doesn't appear to be any injuries, the workers just appear to be stuck and "can't get out the situation." Austin Fire Department rescue crews are on their way up the scaffolding to help.The agency initially tweeted about the incident at 10:23 a.m., saying it was in the area of 1200 N. Interstate 35 service road on the
  
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• ATCEMS: 'Scaffolding malfunction' leaves people 'hanging from ropes' in downtown Austin

  28-10-2021 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS is responding to what it describes as a "scaffolding malfunction" with "two people hanging from ropes" in downtown Austin.The agency tweeted about the incident at 10:23 a.m., saying it was in the area of 1200 N. Interstate 35 service road on the southbound side, east of the freeway near East 12th Street.ATCEMS said they'll provide more information as soon as they can and to expect "high volumes of first response vehicles" in the area.We have a crew
  
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• Biden heads to Capitol to push infrastructure deal, agenda

  28-10-2021 17:31 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — President Joe Biden will head to Capitol Hill early Thursday to push his revised domestic policy bill and a related bipartisan infrastructure plan with divided House Democrats after days of prolonged negotiations over his ambitious social and climate policies and how to pay for them.Biden will then make remarks from the White House, a possible signal that agreement might be within reach after a paid family leave proposal fell out and a billionaires’ tax
  
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• Biden announces 'historic' deal, asks Democrats for votes

  28-10-2021 17:31 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — President Joe Biden headed to Capitol Hill to push his revised domestic policy bill and a related bipartisan infrastructure plan with divided House Democrats after days of prolonged negotiations over his ambitious social and climate policies and how to pay for them.Biden introduced the bill's “historic economic framework” on Thursday.
  "The framework will create millions of jobs and invest in our nation and people," Biden said. "The framework puts u
  
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• Big Game Bound Week 8: Packers-Cardinals headline TNF as Colts and Bucs face key divisional games

  28-10-2021 17:26 via kxan.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – The best matchup of the upcoming NFL schedule kicks off week 8 as the Cardinals (7-0) host the Packers (6-1) on Thursday Night Football.Both teams enter the game hot. Arizona has won seven in a row, while Green Bay has taken six straight after a disastrous opening weekend against the Saints.This week’s Big Game Bound will have a report from the Packers’ beat as the team battles COVID-19 issues.  Plus, it checks in with the Colts and Buccaneers as they p
  
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• Loaded gun found in student's backpack at Austin ISD middle school Wednesday

  28-10-2021 16:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a letter to parents Wednesday, the Austin Independent School District confirmed a student brought a gun to one of its campuses.AISD said around 1 p.m., a student at Mendez Middle School said another student had a gun, and school resource officers found a loaded gun in the student's backpack. Victim of bank jugging in Cedar Park ‘didn’t think it would happen’ to himThe letter, sent by Mendez Middle School Director Joanna Rowley, said the officers "immedi
  
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• Gun found in student's backpack at Austin ISD middle school Wednesday

  28-10-2021 16:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a letter to parents Wednesday, the Austin Independent School District confirmed a student brought a gun to one of its campuses.AISD said around 1 p.m., a student at Mendez Middle School said another student had a gun, and school resource officers found a loaded gun in the student's backpack. Victim of bank jugging in Cedar Park ‘didn’t think it would happen’ to himThe letter, sent by Mendez Middle School Director Joanna Rowley, said the officers "immedi
  
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• Texas DPS gives briefing on ongoing operations at the border

  28-10-2021 16:10 via kxan.com
  
  WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Military Department (TMD) held their fifth briefing on Operation Lone Star (OLS) on Thursday morning.The briefing was led by DPS South Texas Region Media Lt. Christopher Olivarez and TMD Maj. Octavian Griego. PREVIOUS: Texas DPS holds fourth briefing on Operation Lone StarThe briefing began with an update on the number of migrants and drugs that have been seized since the start of Operation Lone Star
  
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• Operation Lone Star — DPS holds fifth briefing

  28-10-2021 16:10 via kxan.com
  
  WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be having a briefing on Operation Lone Star (OLS) Thursday morning.
  This will be the fifth weekly briefing held by the department.PREVIOUS: Texas DPS holds fourth briefing on Operation Lone StarDPS will discuss some of the efforts made as part of OLS.DPS South Texas Regional Media Lt. Christopher Olivarez and a representative from Texas Military Department (TMD) will discuss the area of Del Rio, Texas, and th
  
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• LIVE: Operation Lone Star — DPS holds fifth briefing

  28-10-2021 16:10 via kxan.com
  
  WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be having a briefing on Operation Lone Star (OLS) Thursday morning.
  This will be the fifth weekly briefing held by the department. PREVIOUS: Texas DPS holds fourth briefing on Operation Lone Star
  DPS will discuss some of the efforts made as part of OLS.DPS South Texas Regional Media Lt. Christopher Olivarez and a representative from Texas Military Department (TMD) will discuss the area of Del Rio, Texas, and
  
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• People from Mexico, China buying the most homes in Austin among foreign nationals

  28-10-2021 15:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, people from outside the United States still bought plenty of homes in Austin.The Austin Board of Realtors' International Homebuyers Report showed from April 2020 to March 2021 that foreign-born buyers spent $634 million on homes in the Austin-Round Rock market. House prices around Tesla gigafactory have increased nearly 45%, experts say it could keep climbingInternational travel restrictions due to COVID-19 hampered buyers &m
  
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• LIVE: Light strings going up for Zilker Holiday Tree

  28-10-2021 14:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of Austin's first signs of the holiday season is going up Thursday.Austin Energy crews will string the lights for the Zilker Holiday Tree at 9 a.m. on the moontower in Zilker Park. The tower is 155 feet tall and it takes 39 strings of LED bulbs to make the tree. Each string has 81 red, yellow, green and blue bulbs, and the double star topper is 10 feet from point to point. There are 3,309 lights total to make the tree, and it was first lit up in 1967 by Emma Long, Austi
  
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• Light strings going up for Zilker Holiday Tree

  28-10-2021 14:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of Austin's first signs of the holiday season is going up Thursday.Austin Energy crews will string the lights for the Zilker Holiday Tree at 9 a.m. on the moontower in Zilker Park. The tower is 155 feet tall and it takes 39 strings of LED bulbs to make the tree. Each string has 81 red, yellow, green and blue bulbs, and the double star topper is 10 feet from point to point. There are 3,309 lights total to make the tree, and it was first lit up in 1967 by Emma Long, Austi
  
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• Victim of bank jugging in Cedar Park 'didn't think it would happen' to him

  28-10-2021 13:45 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Next time you're at the bank, take a quick look around the parking lot before you go in. Someone might be watching you.Two years ago, Tyler Sample became a victim of "bank jugging," and now he wants to warn others so they don't become victims too. Texas Republicans launch investigation into school districts’ curriculum"I took out quite a bit of money to go put a new down payment on a new truck," Sample said. He stopped to pick up the cash at the Wells Fargo
  
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• Urquidy strikes, Altuve crushes as Astros tie World Series 1-1

  28-10-2021 06:08 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — José Urquidy started Eddie Rosario with strikes. Five of them in a row.Looking calm and poised a night after overamped rotation-mate Framber Valdez was chased early, Urquidy’s control gave the Astros’ bats a chance to break out, and Houston rode a four-run second inning to a 7-2 win over Atlanta on Wednesday night that tied the World Series at one game apiece.A 26-year-old right-hander from Mazatlan, Urquidy became the first Mexican pitcher to make three W
  
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• Round Rock, Vista Ridge football push toward the playoffs on KBVO — how to watch live

  28-10-2021 06:00 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock High School is closing in on a playoff spot with two weeks left in the Texas high school football regular season. Vista Ridge doesn't want to see its playoff hopes fade with another loss.
  The playoff picture will become a little clearer when Round Rock and Vista Ridge meet Thursday at Dragon Stadium at 7 p.m. You can watch the game live on KBVO and KXAN.com. Pflugerville High School quarterback plays through the pain of losing his parents to COVID-19Cu
  
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• LIVE: Round Rock, Vista Ridge football push toward the playoffs on KBVO

  28-10-2021 06:00 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock High School is closing in on a playoff spot with two weeks left in the Texas high school football regular season. Vista Ridge doesn't want to see its playoff hopes fade with another loss.
  The playoff picture will become a little clearer when Round Rock and Vista Ridge meet Thursday at Dragon Stadium at 7 p.m. You can watch the game live on KBVO and KXAN.com. Pflugerville High School quarterback plays through the pain of losing his parents to COVID-19Cu
  
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• Texas Republicans launch investigation into school districts' curriculum

  28-10-2021 04:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A Texas representative is asking school districts to report if they are using certain books on their campuses, specifically books pertaining to race and sexuality.
  In an Oct. 25 letter to the Texas Education Agency that was first obtained by the Texas Tribune, Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, writes he is "initiating an inquiry into Texas school district content" in his role as chair of the House Committee on General Investigations.
  Krause cites the recent removal of book
  
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• Cooler temps, gusty winds to finish work week

  28-10-2021 04:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Now that our midweek cold front has passed, we can expect much quieter weather in its wake with cooler temps, plenty of sun and dry skies. (Oh yea, and those pesky winds!)THE BAD: A Wind Advisory will again be in effect in most of Central Texas from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday as northwest winds gust to 30-40 mph. Be sure to secure loose objects outdoors, or bring them inside. THE GOOD: More seasonable temperatures can be expected both Thursday and Friday with morning lows i
  
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• Blustery conditions could bring 40mph gusts this afternoon

  28-10-2021 04:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite the sunshine, gusty winds continue to be the concern into this evening.THE BAD: A Wind Advisory will continue for most of Central Texas until 7 p.m. Thursday as northwest winds gust to 30-40 mph. Be sure to secure loose objects outdoors, or bring them inside. THE GOOD: More seasonable temperatures can be expected both Thursday and Friday with highs in the middle and upper 70s.
  Highs next few daysOvernight lows continue to cool off with our "coldest" morning being Sa
  
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• Strong winds expected again on Thursday

  28-10-2021 03:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A line of strong to severe storms early Wednesday morning knocked out power to 6,500 Austinites, brought 53 mile-per-hour wind gusts to the Austin-Bergstrom airport, and produced beneficial, soaking rain areawide.Wind gusts over 40 mph were numerous across Central Texas as the early-morning squall line moved through.Peak wind gusts early Wednesday (Natl. Weather Service)A Wind Advisory will again be in effect in most of Central Texas from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday as north
  
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• NBC Nightly News' Lester Holt to report from Austin for 'Across America' series on Nov. 1

  28-10-2021 01:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt will anchor live from Austin on Monday for his "Across America" series.The special coverage in Austin will focus on the city's growth.KXAN reporter Tahera Rahman will join Holt to discuss Austin's tech industry boom.
  News anchors Robert Hadlock and Britt Moreno will discuss the importance of journalism in an interview that will air on KXAN that night.Holt will also be reporting from the ground in St. Louis, Washington D.C., Nashville and
  
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• NBC Nightly News' Lester Holt reports from Austin for 'Across America' series tonight

  28-10-2021 01:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt will anchor live from Austin on Monday for his "Across America" series.The special coverage in Austin will focus on the city's growth.KXAN reporter Tahera Rahman will join Holt to discuss Austin's tech industry boom.
  KXAN Reporter Tahera Rahman interviews Lester Holt, who is anchoring NBC Nightly News from Austin Nov. 1, 2021 (KXAN Photo)KXAN Reporter Tahera Rahman interviews Lester Holt, who is anchoring NBC Nightly News from Austin Nov.
  
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• Climate change hits your wallet: Price of beer and wine expected to rise

  28-10-2021 01:38 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) — Climate change is not only costing the United States money as supercharged weather events are leading to more billion-dollar disasters every year; it is also affecting the production and availability of everyday goods -- even alcohol."All of these products depend on somebody making a bet on a crop," Dr. Andrew Pershing, climate scientist with Climate Central said. "That bet is getting harder to make as climate change is scrambling the odds."Shifting rainfall patterns and hotter te
  
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• Dallas Cowboys return to action with primetime game at Minnesota

  28-10-2021 01:33 via kxan.com
  
  FRISCO, Texas (Silver Star Nation) — The Dallas Cowboys return to action this Sunday night after a week off to celebrate their big overtime win over the New England Patriots.
  The team will be in the national spotlight as the NBC Sunday Night Football game of the week versus the Minnesota Vikings. You can watch the game on KXAN Sunday at 7:20 p.m. Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs on pace to break franchise interception recordQuarterback Dak Prescott will most likely play despite nursi
  
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• What is Copa Tejas and how can Austin FC win it against FC Dallas? Watch the game at 7 p.m.

  28-10-2021 01:02 via kxan.com
  
  FRISCO, Texas (KXAN) — Eliminated from MLS playoff contention, Austin FC is still playing for state pride and Copa Tejas.
  Austin and FC Dallas will close out the season of Texas Derbies Saturday night at Toyota Stadium with the Copa Tejas on the line. You can watch the game live on the CW Austin Saturday at 7 p.m. How to find The CW Austin to watch Austin FCProgramming note: Spectrum and DIRECTV’s guides are being updated. Saturday's Austin FC game will air at 7 p.m. CT on the CW Aus
  
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• What is Copa Tejas and how can Austin FC win it against FC Dallas?

  28-10-2021 01:02 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) — Eliminated from MLS playoff contention, Austin FC is still playing for state pride and Copa Tejas.
  Austin and FC Dallas will close out the season of Texas Derbies Saturday night at Toyota Stadium with the Copa Tejas on the line. You can watch the game live on the CW Austin Saturday at 7 p.m. How to find The CW Austin to watch Austin FCWith Austin's introduction to MLS, supporters from all three Texas MLS clubs fundraised to create the first MLS edition of Copa Tejas. Accord
  
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• 'The Odd House': Residents react after man fires shots at Austin code enforcement

  28-10-2021 00:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — "It's very surreal. The oddities about 'The Odd House' in the neighborhood," said Brent Mayberry Wednesday evening.The neighborhood, in the 10600 block of Pinkney Lane, was the setting for an escalating series of events throughout the day — and it all began with a visit from City of Austin Code enforcement to cut a man's lawn. Man fired shots at Austin Code enforcement over lawn care, home on fire, APD saysAccording to Austin Police Department, the situation began aro
  
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