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• What Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said after the Longhorns loss to Baylor

  30-10-2021 23:34 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are suffering through their worst stretch of football in five years. This is Texas' first three-game losing streak since 2016.How Texas lost to Baylor Saturday at McLane Stadium followed a similar pattern from previous weeks. The Longhorns fell apart after halftime. Texas falters in 2nd half again — Baylor wins 31-24Texas has led at halftime of each game during the losing streak. In the third and fourth quarters, Texas has been outscored 75-27
  
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• New commander welcomed at Texas' 36th Infantry Division's change of command

  30-10-2021 23:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSITN (KXAN) — Texas’ 36th Infantry Division welcomed their new leader at a change of command ceremony at Camp Mabry in Austin on Saturday.Governor Greg Abbott gave the keynote speech as the military division waved goodbye to their commander, Maj. Gen. Patrick Hamilton.He will be succeeded by Maj. Gen. Charles Aris, who called the division the best in the country and praised the Texas National Guard.Change of Command ceremony at Camp Mabry in Austin (Picture: KXAN/Mariano Garza)&ldq
  
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• Family calls pool worker a 'monster' after he admits to killing their 16-year-old dog

  30-10-2021 21:48 via kxan.com
  
  FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – A California family is grieving the death of their 16-year-old Yorkshire terrier after they say he was killed by the hands of their pool technician.  A surveillance camera outside the Fresno home captured the dog alive, and then, within minutes, the suspect can be seen disposing of the dog’s body in a trash can near the curb. After making a confession and turning himself in to the police on Thursday night, 23-year-old Aaron Cumpton is now facing a fe
  
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• WEEKEND READ: Man killed after daylong SWAT situation, Bastrop Halloween display criticized

  30-10-2021 21:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here are some of this week's top stories from Central Texas, in case you missed them.Deadly SWAT, many questionsA visit from the City of Austin for lawn care resulted in gunfire, a large house fire and an officer-involved shooting Wednesday in southwest Austin. The man involved was later taken to an area hospital where he died. Man in SWAT situation had no violent history during code visits, officials sayAccording to the Austin Police Department, the situation began around
  
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• 911 transcripts filed in updated 'Trump Train' lawsuit reveal San Marcos police refused to send escort to Biden bus

  30-10-2021 20:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — As supporters of then-President Donald Trump surrounded and harassed a Joe Biden campaign bus on a Central Texas highway last year, San Marcos police officials and 911 dispatchers fielded multiple requests for assistance from Democratic campaigners and bus passengers who said they feared for their safety from a pack of motorists, known as a “Trump Train,” allegedly driving in dangerously aggressive ways.“San Marcos refused to help,&rdquo
  
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• Texas Longhorns lineman Keondre Coburn brings Halloween to Baylor

  30-10-2021 18:39 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Keondre Coburn is ready for Halloween — even if he's a day early.Coburn walked off the Longhorns team bus Saturday morning before Texas' game at No. 16 Baylor in his suit, tie and a Michael Myers mask from the Halloween movie series.You can see Coburn makes his appearance around the 2:06 mark of the video above.Coburn stuck to the character even while walking on the field at McLane Stadium, giving Longhorn Network anchor Alex Loe
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas sliding failing in 2nd half again — Baylor leads 31-21

  30-10-2021 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns make the short drive to Waco on Saturday and it is a crossroads game against 16th-ranked Baylor. If the Longhorns want to stay alive in the Big 12 title race, a win against the Bears is a must. Texas already has two losses in the conference. This will be Texas' fifth straight 11 a.m. kickoff of the season.Texas has lost double-figure leads in each of the their losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Against the Cowboys, Texas had 24 points with
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas leads Baylor 21-17 heading to 4th quarter

  30-10-2021 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns make the short drive to Waco on Saturday and it is a crossroads game against 16th-ranked Baylor. If the Longhorns want to stay alive in the Big 12 title race, a win against the Bears is a must. Texas already has two losses in the conference. This will be Texas' fifth straight 11 a.m. kickoff of the season.Texas has lost double-figure leads in each of the their losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Against the Cowboys, Texas had 24 points with
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas holds 14-10 lead over Baylor at halftime

  30-10-2021 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns make the short drive to Waco on Saturday and it is a crossroads game against 16th-ranked Baylor. If the Longhorns want to stay alive in the Big 12 title race, a win against the Bears is a must. Texas already has two losses in the conference. This will be Texas' fifth straight 11 a.m. kickoff of the season.Texas has lost double-figure leads in each of the their losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Against the Cowboys, Texas had 24 points with
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas falters in 2nd half again — Baylor wins 31-24

  30-10-2021 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are leaving Waco with another second-half collapse and its fourth loss of the season. Baylor made the plays in the second half, outscoring Texas 21-10 in the final 30 minutes.The Longhorns have a three-game losing streak for the first time since 2016. Texas has been outscored 75-27in the second half of its last three games.Baylor moves to 7-1 for the season as a real contender in college footballThe live blog below has a full recap of Baylor's 31-24
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas failing in 2nd half again — Baylor leads 31-24

  30-10-2021 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns make the short drive to Waco on Saturday and it is a crossroads game against 16th-ranked Baylor. If the Longhorns want to stay alive in the Big 12 title race, a win against the Bears is a must. Texas already has two losses in the conference. This will be Texas' fifth straight 11 a.m. kickoff of the season.Texas has lost double-figure leads in each of the their losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Against the Cowboys, Texas had 24 points with
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Texas, Baylor tied at 7 after Bears scoring drive

  30-10-2021 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns make the short drive to Waco on Saturday and it is a crossroads game against 16th-ranked Baylor. If the Longhorns want to stay alive in the Big 12 title race, a win against the Bears is a must. Texas already has two losses in the conference. This will be Texas' fifth straight 11 a.m. kickoff of the season.Texas has lost double-figure leads in each of the their losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Against the Cowboys, Texas had 24 points with
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Long scoring drive pushes Texas to 21-10 lead over Baylor

  30-10-2021 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns make the short drive to Waco on Saturday and it is a crossroads game against 16th-ranked Baylor. If the Longhorns want to stay alive in the Big 12 title race, a win against the Bears is a must. Texas already has two losses in the conference. This will be Texas' fifth straight 11 a.m. kickoff of the season.Texas has lost double-figure leads in each of the their losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Against the Cowboys, Texas had 24 points with
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Interception leads to Texas touchdown and 7-0 lead over Baylor

  30-10-2021 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns make the short drive to Waco on Saturday and it is a crossroads game against 16th-ranked Baylor. If the Longhorns want to stay alive in the Big 12 title race, a win against the Bears is a must. Texas already has two losses in the conference. This will be Texas' fifth straight 11 a.m. kickoff of the season.Texas has lost double-figure leads in each of the their losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Against the Cowboys, Texas had 24 points with
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Big play offense pushes Texas ahead of Baylor 14-10

  30-10-2021 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns make the short drive to Waco on Saturday and it is a crossroads game against 16th-ranked Baylor. If the Longhorns want to stay alive in the Big 12 title race, a win against the Bears is a must. Texas already has two losses in the conference. This will be Texas' fifth straight 11 a.m. kickoff of the season.Texas has lost double-figure leads in each of the their losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Against the Cowboys, Texas had 24 points with
  
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• LONGHORNS LIVE BLOG: Baylor answers back in 3rd quarter, Longhorns lead 21-17

  30-10-2021 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns make the short drive to Waco on Saturday and it is a crossroads game against 16th-ranked Baylor. If the Longhorns want to stay alive in the Big 12 title race, a win against the Bears is a must. Texas already has two losses in the conference. This will be Texas' fifth straight 11 a.m. kickoff of the season.Texas has lost double-figure leads in each of the their losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Against the Cowboys, Texas had 24 points with
  
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• BLOG: Texas falters in 2nd half again — Baylor wins 31-24

  30-10-2021 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are leaving Waco with another second-half collapse and its fourth loss of the season. Baylor made the plays in the second half, outscoring Texas 21-10 in the final 30 minutes.The Longhorns have a three-game losing streak for the first time since 2016. Texas has been outscored 75-27in the second half of its last three games.Baylor moves to 7-1 for the season as a real contender in college footballThe live blog below has a full recap of Baylor's 31-24
  
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• Man critically injured in north Austin shooting at shopping center

  30-10-2021 17:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police responded to a shooting near Parmer Lane and Mopac Saturday morning.
  According to Austin Police, officers responded to the HEB at 12407 North Mopac Expressway just after 10 a.m., which is in a shopping center.In images from the scene, Austin Police officers appeared to have a portion of the parking lot taped off while officers investigated.A man was shot, and APD said at last update that officers did not have anyone in custody but were looking for someone.Aust
  
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• 1 person shot in north Austin, police responding to shopping center

  30-10-2021 17:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police are responding to a shooting in north Austin Saturday morning.
  According to Austin Police, officers responded to the HEB at 12407 North Mopac Expressway just after 10 a.m.
  One person was shot, and APD said officers did not have anyone in custody.
  Austin-Travis County EMS took the person, who has critical, life-threatening injuries, to a local trauma center.It is unknown if the store or any nearby businesses were evacuated or closed due to the shooting.
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• Even warmer for Halloween ahead of another midweek cold front

  30-10-2021 15:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After starting in the upper 30s to lower 50s Saturday morning, high temperatures reached the 80s thanks to abundant sunshine and a light southeast flow.Saturday night will be clear and cool again with very similar temperatures to start your Sunday.
  Tonight's ForecastThe weather for Sunday should be even warmer than Saturday as high temperatures climb into the low to mid 80s. The air should still be dry so there won't be much humidity to make things uncomfortable. Just a bea
  
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• Even warmer for Halloween ahead of another mid-week cold front

  30-10-2021 15:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After starting in the upper 30s to lower 50s Saturday morning, high temperatures reached the 80s thanks to abundant sunshine and a light southeast flow.Tonight will be clear and cool again with very similar temperatures to start your Sunday.
  Tonight's ForecastThe weather for Sunday should be even warmer than Saturday as high temperatures climb into the low to mid 80s. The air should still be dry so there won't be much humidity to make things uncomfortable. Just a beautiful
  
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• Austin podcaster's Black horror show getting big attention

  30-10-2021 15:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One Austin resident is using her love of horror to bridge gaps in the genre — and feed an ever-increasing demand and fanbase for Black horror."Why can't Black people just write stories? Why does it have to be a 'Black' story? I want to showcase that not only are Black writers capable of writing about so much more than Black trauma or the experience of Blackness. We can write outside of that box," says Tonia Ransom.Ransom is the creator and runner of the NIGHTLIGHT pod
  
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• Central Health gets $1.7M funding boost to help Texans experiencing homelessness

  30-10-2021 13:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Central Texas organization is getting an increase in funding to help get more health care services and stability to people experiencing homelessness.
  Central Health will have a $1.7 million increase in homeless health care services. The increase will support medical respite, intensive case management and mobile/street medicine teams.Currently, the organization serves more than 10,000 individuals experiencing homelessness through its Medical Access Program (MAP).The new fu
  
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• Beautiful autumn weather to last through the weekend

  30-10-2021 13:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Calm winds, low dew points and clear skies allowed temperatures to drop to some of the lowest readings this season Saturday morning.
  6:15a temperaturesThis combination provides perfect autumn weather, and we expect this to last all weekend long with clear skies, calm winds and cool, comfortable temperatures.
  Halloween plans? The weather will be the least of your worries this weekend. Maybe a light jacket or a thermal to wear under your costume is all you'll need.Expect temp
  
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• Texas gameday: Longhorns looking for a big finish as they travel to Baylor

  30-10-2021 07:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns make the short drive to Waco on Saturday and it is a crossroads game against 16th-ranked Baylor. After back-to-back losses, Texas is sitting at 2-2 in the Big 12, but can get right back in the race if they can knock off the Bears.Texas has lost double-figure leads in each of the their losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Against the Cowboys, Texas had 24 points with just under 12 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter and did not score again. Know the opponent: W
  
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• Texas high school football: Week 10 scores

  30-10-2021 06:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We're one week closer to the start of the UIL state playoffs. Teams across Texas are gearing up for the best time of the year -- playoff football.The first round of the state playoffs begins Nov. 12, meaning next week will be a pivotal week for seeding and district championships. Round Rock pushes toward playoffs with 50-7 win over Vista RidgeThe 6A district races are coming down to the final week of football. Westlake and Lake Travis will meet next week for the crown.Vandegrift
  
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• Braves blank Astros with 2-hitter, Houston trails World Series 2-1

  30-10-2021 06:10 via kxan.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie Ian Anderson and the Braves bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Austin Riley and Travis d’Arnaud drove in runs and Atlanta beat the Houston Astros 2-0 Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series.Anderson and four relievers combined on a two-hitter.Pinch-hitter Aledmys Díaz blooped a single leading off the eighth inning against reliever Tyler Matzek that dropped in front of left fielder Eddie Rosario, just 232 feet from home plate, fo
  
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• Texas pediatrics group ready to give COVID-19 shots to young kids as early as Nov. 6

  30-10-2021 04:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine Friday to be administered to children between ages 5 and 11. NEW: FDA clears kid-size doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for young childrenTexas Children's Pediatrics said it already has a supply of the Pfizer vaccine ready to use and can start administering vaccines as early as Saturday, Nov. 6, once it is given clearance to use by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC will meet Tuesday
  
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• Parents can schedule children's COVID-19 vaccine around Texas, vaccinations to start as early as Nov. 6

  30-10-2021 04:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine Friday to be administered to children between ages 5 and 11. NEW: FDA clears kid-size doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for young childrenTexas Children's Pediatrics said it already has a supply of the Pfizer vaccine ready to use and can start administering vaccines as early as Saturday, Nov. 6, once it is given clearance to use by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC will meet Tuesday
  
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• First girl to make touchdown in Hutto ISD history recognized with award

  30-10-2021 04:42 via kxan.com
  
  HUTTO, Texas (KXAN) — A Hutto Middle School student who made district history as the first girl to score a touchdown earlier this month is being recognized again.
  We introduced you to seventh-grader Isabella Michael last week. She plays football at HMS, and for the longest time, she was the only girl on her team.  Hutto middle schooler makes district history as first girl to score a touchdownShe was recognized again by the district Thursday night when she was awarded "Hippo of the Mon
  
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• February winter storm made for an un-bee-lievably bad Texas honey season

  30-10-2021 03:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas honey production dipped slightly along with bee colony numbers during 2021, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Molly Keck, an AgriLife Extension entomologist in Bexar County, said Winter Storm Uri in February and drought conditions in early spring negatively impacted honey production."Even coming into the winter storm, I think, a lot of regions in Texas were considered in a drought or more dry," said Keck. "They had not some good
  
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• Texas sues the Biden administration over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates

  30-10-2021 02:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — Attorney General Ken Paxton, on behalf of the state, sued the Biden administration on Friday over its coronavirus vaccine mandate for federal contractors.The federal requirement, which is set to take effect Dec. 8, calls on all federal workers and contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Texas lawsuit comes after a similar suits filed by the states of Florida and Georgia, along with several other states. Paxton joins 20 attorney generals in lett
  
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• Spectacular autumn weather through Halloween

  30-10-2021 01:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Breezy north winds continue for one more day today, with gusts recorded between 25-30 miles per hour. Winds subside quickly with sunset, and winds will be much calmer through Halloween weekend.The combination of low humidity, lighter winds and clear skies tonight will allow temperatures to drop to some of the coolest readings we have seen so far this autumn. Austin will drop just below 50 degrees, while some unpopulated creek valleys may record lows in the upper-30s.Forecas
  
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• SCOTUS set to take up Texas abortion law Monday, won’t rule on law constitutionality

  30-10-2021 01:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to hear arguments on Texas’ abortion law, which bans abortions once cardiac activity is detected, without exceptions for rape or incest. Texas’ abortion law is unique, because it’s enforced by private citizens, not the state. This time around, however, the court won’t be considering the substance of the law and whether it violates Roe v. Wade. Instead, it will hear arguments in two cases challe
  
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• How the U.S. can cut 25% of greenhouse gas emissions without you changing your lifestyle

  30-10-2021 01:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The United States could cut one-quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions without you even noticing.The pie chart below from the Environmental Protection Agency shows where U.S. greenhouse gas emissions came from in 2019. Transportation including cars and airplanes is the worst-offending category, but coming in a close second is electricity generation.Sources of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2019 (EPA)Maybe you haven't ever considered where the power comes from when you pl
  
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• Austin hospitals help their youngest patients celebrate Halloween

  30-10-2021 00:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin hospitals are helping their youngest patients experience the fun of Halloween, even though they might be spending it at the hospital.Southwest Austin home the site of an out-of-this-world Halloween displayDell Children's Medical Center held a Halloween parade Friday for its patients and their families, complete with costumes and candy.
  Halloween parade 2021 at Dell Children's Medical Center (Courtesy Dell Children's)Halloween parade 2021 at Dell Children's Medical Ce
  
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