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• San Marcos denies police refused to escort Biden bus that was surrounded by 'Trump Train'

  02-11-2021 23:58 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN/Texas Tribune) — The City of San Marcos is denying allegations that police refused to help during an October 2020 incident when a motorcade of supporters of former Pres. Donald Trump surrounded and harassed a campaign bus for now-Pres. Joe Biden. 911 transcripts filed in updated ‘Trump Train’ lawsuit reveal San Marcos police refused to send escort to Biden busA lawsuit was filed against San Marcos law enforcement, claiming they "turned a blind eye to the
  
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• APD: Delivery driver stabbed, killed after fight in south Austin parking lot on Halloween

  02-11-2021 23:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department identified the man killed after a Halloween stabbing in south Austin. Police say he was Lucifer Devil Divinitas, 52.PAST STORY | Person killed after fight in south Austin over parkingAPD says around 11:20 a.m., Austin 911 got multiple calls about a stabbing at 526 West Oltorf St., which is near South First.
  Officers and Austin-Travis County EMS arrived on scene to find a man with "obvious trauma." He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronoun
  
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• Texas basketball satisfied with dress rehearsal against Texas Lutheran

  02-11-2021 23:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Fans at the Frank Erwin Center were able to get their first look at the fifth-ranked team in the country on Monday night, when the Longhorns hosted Texas Lutheran.
  To no surprise, Texas handled TLU in a pretty big way, beating the Bulldogs 96-33. Although the score was not the thing that concerned head coach Chris Beard.
  "It's a game that wasn't really about the scoreboard, from our objective," Beard said. "It was more about us and can we set an identity?"
  The defensive end
  
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• UT receives 300+ more complaints to Title IX office than last year, new report shows

  02-11-2021 22:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The University of Texas at Austin's chief executive officer released a report for the 2020-2021 academic year pertaining to reports submitted to the Title IX office Friday.
  The written report, which is required per Texas Education Code, details reports from employees that witness or receive information regarding sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking incidents.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: UT System Board of Regents make sweeping changes to sexual harassment p
  
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• What should I do with my old pumpkin? Smash it, bury it, but don't trash it

  02-11-2021 22:39 via kxan.com
  
  SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The toothy grin is starting to sag, wrinkles are deepening and it's been days since a candle illuminated your jack-o'-lantern's hand-carved expression – while trashing it may be tempting, experts say there are better ways to dispose of your old pumpkin.Instead, take that pumpkin to a compost site, use it in a garden or set it in an appropriate place as wildlife food."If they go to the landfill, they contribute to the landfill gas (emissions)," said Holly Me
  
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• Mighty Texas Dog Walk returns for 21st year

  02-11-2021 22:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Summer may be over, but the 'Doggiest Day in Austin' is just around the corner.
  The Mighty Texas Dog Walk, Service Dog Inc.’s biggest fundraiser of the year, returns Sunday, Nov. 14. Bring your canine companions to Camp Mabry and come walk with thousands of Central Texas pups, all for a good cause: to raise money to help train service dogs for Texans who need them.
  Enjoy food, music, treats, and free advice from top dog nutrition specialists, veterinarians and trainer
  
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• US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids ages 5-11

  02-11-2021 22:17 via kxan.com
  
  (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday gave the final signoff to Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot, a major expansion of the nation’s vaccination campaign. COVID vaccine for kids 5-11 already being packed and shipped, first shots could happen midweekThe Food and Drug Administration already authorized the shots for children ages 5 to 11 — doses just a third of the amount given to teens and adults. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends who should rece
  
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• US advisers urge COVID-19 shot for kids 5-11, final OK due soon

  02-11-2021 22:17 via kxan.com
  
  (AP) — An influential advisory panel voted Tuesday that all children ages 5 to 11 should get Pfizer's pediatric COVID-19 shots, putting the U.S. on the brink of a major expansion of vaccinations — and a final decision is expected within hours.The Food and Drug Administration already has OK'd kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — as safe and effective for the younger age group. COVID vaccine for kids 5-11 already being packed and shipped,
  
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• White House presents new strategy in preventing military and veteran suicides

  02-11-2021 22:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The White House released a plan Tuesday in reducing military and veteran suicides, outlining priorities that include increasing the safe storage of firearms and medications and enhancing crisis care."These women and men volunteered to serve their country, often in dangerous conditions," The White House press release said. "We owe them, their families, and their fellow service members and veterans a better, more coordinated response to address the military and veteran suicid
  
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• Lawmakers aim to tighten requirements for online marketplaces, sellers

  02-11-2021 21:53 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — Senators are cracking down on criminals buying and selling stolen goods on online marketplaces.On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee pressed a major internet trade group represented by Amazon, eBay and Etsy about legislation it's introduced that would put more responsibility on online platforms to police sellers.With just a click of a button, pretty much anything can be bought online. But U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) says in some cases, it turns out those
  
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• Traveling over the holidays? 5 scams the BBB says you should watch for

  02-11-2021 21:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As people prepare to travel for the holidays, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning about travel scams. It says before the pandemic brought travel to a halt, during the 2019 holiday season, Americans lost nearly half a million dollars in travel scams from October to December.“As travelers solidify their plans and contact rental locations, travel agencies or hotels, BBB wants to caution Texas residents to be careful when interacting with anyone who uses
  
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• Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data on more than 1 billion people

  02-11-2021 21:00 via kxan.com
  
  Providence, R.I. (AP) — Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people.“This change will represent one of the largest shifts in facial recognition usage in the technology’s history,” said a blog post Tuesday from Jerome Pesenti, vice president of artificial intelligence for Facebook’s new parent company, Meta. “Its removal will result in the deletion of more than a billion people&rs
  
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• QAnon supporters meet in Dallas for return of JFK Jr., Trump reinstatement

  02-11-2021 20:40 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) — As state and local elections continue into the evening on Nov. 2 across Texas, QAnon conspiracy theorists gathered in downtown Dallas to await the return of John F. Kennedy, Jr., who died in 1999.The gathering began at Dealey Plaza Monday night, The Dallas Morning News reports. The return of JFK Jr. in the city and spot where his father died in 1963 is meant to begin the reinstatement of former Pres. Donald Trump, according to several QAnon-affiliated social media accounts.
  
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• QAnon supporters in Dallas for 'return of JFK Jr., Trump reinstatement'

  02-11-2021 20:40 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) — As state and local elections continue into the evening on Nov. 2 across Texas, QAnon conspiracy theorists gathered in downtown Dallas to await what they say will be the return of John F. Kennedy, Jr., who died in 1999.The gathering began at Dealey Plaza Monday night, The Dallas Morning News reports. The return of JFK Jr. in the city and spot where his father died in 1963 is meant to begin the reinstatement of former Pres. Donald Trump, according to several QAnon-affiliated
  
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• Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs III involved in fiery fatal crash, faces DUI resulting in death

  02-11-2021 19:34 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is facing a felony charge of DUI in a fiery crash that left one person dead Tuesday morning, according to Las Vegas police.The crash involved two cars: a Toyota RAV4 and a Chevrolet Corvette, which was driven by Ruggs, police said.The crash was reported around 3:39 a.m. on Rainbow Boulevard near Spring Valley Parkway in Las Vegas and caused the complete closure of Rainbow between Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road for several ho
  
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• Why are World Series games so long, and can it be fixed?

  02-11-2021 18:59 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Late innings means late nights in the World Series, with many fans struggling to stay awake as the Braves and Astros play baseball's most important games of the year.The first five Series games averaged 3 hours, 41 minutes, up from 3:37 for the Los Angeles Dodgers' six-game win over Tampa Bay last year. The opener took 4:06 and Game 5 lasted exactly four hours, both ending after midnight on the East Coast.This year's overall postseason average of 3:38 is an increase from 3:3
  
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• World Series TV viewers for Braves-Astros up 37% for Game 3

  02-11-2021 18:56 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Television ratings are up for the World Series along with its return to its usual format with games in each team's city.
  Atlanta's 2-0 victory over visiting Houston in Game 3 on Friday drew a 6.1 rating, 16 share and 11,232,000 viewers on Fox.
  That was up 37% from 8,210,000 viewers for the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-2 win over Tampa Bay in Game 3 last year, played at the neutral site of Arlington, Texas, due to the pandemic.
  This year's Game 3 drew 11,471,000 viewers combined on
  
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• Texans trade former Longhorns lineman Charles Omenihu to San Francisco

  02-11-2021 18:40 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KXAN) — The Houston Texans are sending former Texas Longhorns defensive end Charles Omenihu to San Francisco for a late-round pick, according to Sports Talk 790's Aaron Wilson.Omenihu will be playing football for a team outside of Texas for the first time in his career. Omenihu was recruited to the Longhorns from Rowlett High School in North Texas. He was drafted by the Texans in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Here’s what Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said about Iowa S
  
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• Call out hate: Travis County asking for community's help after several antisemitic acts in Austin

  02-11-2021 18:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The week after a series of antisemitic banners were seen hanging from an Austin overpass and a small fire was lit outside of a Central Austin synagogue, Travis County Commissioners approved a resolution denouncing antisemitism and hate speech.
  In the resolution approved Tuesday, commissioners noted an increase in hate crimes nationwide against Jews and the anniversary of the terrorist attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 people were killed about thre
  
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• Amazon may be expanding its footprint in Round Rock, some worried about the lack of transparency

  02-11-2021 18:16 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Less than a month after Amazon opened its new Pflugerville facility, families in the Greater Round Rock West Neighborhood say they found out Monday night about another one coming to the area.
  One resident contacted KXAN saying he was "blindsided" by the news, which came during a neighborhood association meeting Monday. He says corporate representatives told them they purchased and closed on a property adjacent to the community for a distribution center within the
  
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• 'Amazon is Goliath and we're David': Round Rock neighbors call for transparency in possible new facility

  02-11-2021 18:16 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Less than a month after Amazon opened its new Pflugerville facility, families in the Greater Round Rock West Neighborhood say they found out Monday night about the company's move for another on in their area.
  One resident, who wished to stay anonymous, contacted KXAN saying they were "blindsided" by the news, which came during a neighborhood association meeting Monday. They say corporate representatives told them they purchased and closed on a property adjacent t
  
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• One more warm afternoon ahead of strong cold front and rain

  02-11-2021 18:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a warm, cloudless start to the work week, our weather is about to change in a BIG way with the arrival of our next cold front.TUESDAY: A partly cloudy sky will stretch areawide with morning fog/low clouds giving way to some sunshine late day. A spot shower or two is possible (rain chance: 10%) as a strong cold front nears the Hill Country but most of the rain will hold off until Wednesday. Temperatures will be tricky as it will be possible for those in the far northwe
  
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• Cold, rainy weather begins tomorrow morning

  02-11-2021 18:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a warm, cloudless start to the work week, our weather is about to change in a BIG way with the arrival of our next cold front.TUESDAY: A partly cloudy sky will stretch areawide with morning fog/low clouds giving way to some sunshine late day. A spot shower or two is possible (rain chance: 10%) as a strong cold front nears the Hill Country but most of the rain will hold off until Wednesday. Temperatures will be tricky as it will be possible for those in the far northwe
  
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• UT president calls for more policing in West Campus area following shooting

  02-11-2021 17:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — University of Texas President Jay Hartzell is calling on the school's police department to increase its patrols in the West Campus area following a shooting there Sunday night.Austin-Travis County EMS says a man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after police got a call about a shooting at the intersection of 22nd and Pearl Streets late that night. Safehorns: Shooting near UT campus reignites campus safety concernsIn a statement following the incident, Hartzell
  
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• Here's how Airbnb plans to prevent 'disruptive parties' for New Year's Eve

  02-11-2021 17:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the holiday season approaches, Airbnb has announced its plan to prevent disruptive parties during New Year's Eve weekend. The main part of this plan is to ban one-night NYE bookings in entire home listings for guests without a history of positive reviews. Travel restrictions have been lifted as vaccines continue to roll out globally. Airbnb says their party prevention efforts are part of their goal to support safe and responsible travel.Party crash: Airbnb bloc
  
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• Ducks return to Central Texas; November bird forecast

  02-11-2021 16:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Migration season is coming to an end as fall arrives and winter closes in. Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Nicole Netherton of Travis Audubon about what birds you can expect to see in the area. Watch the full interview above.What to watch for in November: Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by calling 512-300-BIRD. Foll
  
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• New water leak found at Bowie High School, no bathrooms in main building for 2nd day in a row

  02-11-2021 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a water leak gushing 26,000 gallons per hour fixed Monday at Bowie High School, the Austin Independent School District said another leak was found Tuesday.The latest leak caused officials to shut down bathrooms in the main building for the second consecutive day at the southwest Austin high school, and AISD said via Twitter that classes will continue as normal, but if students needed to stay home because of it, it would be an excused absence. Portable restrooms, bottl
  
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• After 48 years of 'meat with no feet', Catfish Parlour in north Austin closing

  02-11-2021 14:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's the "meat with no feet" that's always fresh never frozen. That's how Dave Kerbow describes the US farm-raised catfish he's been serving at Catfish Parlour in north Austin for the last 48 years.
  The founder and co-owner first opened up shop after spending 15 years working at another longtime Austin establishment, Holiday House.Tip revives Williamson County cold case, detectives working daily to try to solve them"It just got into my blood," Kerbow said about his love for
  
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• Tip revives Williamson County cold case, detectives working daily to try to solve them

  02-11-2021 14:08 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) —With recent advances in technology, cold case units around the nation have been able to crack decades-old murders, but they still rely on the community for tips.Officials with the Williamson County Cold Case Unit said a recent tip reignited the case of Sonya Wallace, who was found dead by a Taylor rancher in 1999. APD: Men with guns, masks rob northwest Austin pharmacy and its patronsPolice believe someone murdered Wallace, 15 years old at the time, and lef
  
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• ELECTION DAY: Wait times at county polling locations

  02-11-2021 13:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several state constitutional amendments and local propositions are on the ballot Tuesday, and polling locations opened at 7 a.m.If you didn't get a chance to cast your ballot during the early voting period, that's OK. Make sure you're in line at a polling location by 7 p.m. to ensure that your vote will be filed and counted.ELECTION DAY: See what you need to vote, poll locations, what’s on the ballotAs of Friday, less than 12% of eligible Travis County voters made it
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Prop. A trailing in early voting, Prop. B likely to pass

  02-11-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texans have a number of local bonds and propositions to consider on Tuesday's election day, as well as constitutional amendments to approve.Election resourcesElection resultsElection Guide and what to know before you go voteKXAN's "Ballot Breakdown" virtual town hallLatest election news7:25 p.m.Austin's Prop. B is projected to pass after early voting showed 73.38% of voters voted to approve it. It allows the City of Austin to trade nine acres of parkland on South La
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Austin's Prop. A projected to fail, Prop. B projected to pass

  02-11-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texans have a number of local bonds and propositions to consider on Tuesday's election day, as well as constitutional amendments to approve.
  Election resources
  Election results
  KXAN's "Ballot Breakdown" virtual town hall
  Latest election news
  9:40 p.m.Texans are projected to pass two changes to the state constitution that were proposed in response to pandemic restrictions. Proposition 3 bans state and local officials from enacting occupancy limits on religious servic
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Prop. A projected to fail, Prop. B projected to pass

  02-11-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texans have a number of local bonds and propositions to consider on Tuesday's election day, as well as constitutional amendments to approve.
  Election resources
  Election results
  KXAN's "Ballot Breakdown" virtual town hall
  Latest election news
  9:05 p.m.KXAN is projecting Proposition A will fail, with 67.3% voting against the measure of the 59% of votes that have been reported.
  8:25 p.m.Travis County Clerk's Office says some locations are still processing voters, one h
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Prop. A approval trailing in early voting, Prop. B projected to pass

  02-11-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texans have a number of local bonds and propositions to consider on Tuesday's election day, as well as constitutional amendments to approve.
  Election resources
  Election results
  KXAN's "Ballot Breakdown" virtual town hall
  Latest election news
  8:25 p.m.Travis County Clerk's Office says some locations are still processing voters, one hour and 25 minutes after polls closed.
  MANOR: Christopher Harvey is the projected winner for mayor, with 74.3% of the vote and 55% repor
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Prop. A approval trailing in early voting, Prop. B likely to pass

  02-11-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texans have a number of local bonds and propositions to consider on Tuesday's election day, as well as constitutional amendments to approve.
  Election resources
  Election results
  KXAN's "Ballot Breakdown" virtual town hall
  Latest election news
  7:25 p.m.Austin's Prop. B is projected to pass after early voting showed 73.38% of voters voted to approve it. It allows the City of Austin to trade nine acres of parkland on South Lakeshore Boulevard to a bidder offering it at
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Election in Central Texas Nov. 2, 2021

  02-11-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texans have a number of local bonds and propositions to consider on Tuesday's election day, as well as constitutional amendments to approve.Election resourcesElection Guide and what to know before you go voteKXAN's "Ballot Breakdown" virtual town hallLatest election news7 a.m.Election day polls have opened. As of Friday, less than 12% of registered voters had cast their ballots. You have until 7 p.m. to get in line at a polling location to vote.EXPLORE: How many peo
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Austin's Prop. A projected to fail, Prop. B projected to pass

  02-11-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texans have a number of local bonds and propositions to consider on Tuesday's election day, as well as constitutional amendments to approve.
  Election resources
  Election results
  KXAN's "Ballot Breakdown" virtual town hall
  Latest election news
  9:40 p.m.Texans are projected to pass two changes to the state constitution that were proposed in response to pandemic restrictions. Proposition 3 bans state and local officials from enacting occupancy limits on religious servic
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Austin's Prop. A fails, Prop. B passes; 2 state constitutional amendments projected to pass

  02-11-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texans have a number of local bonds and propositions to consider on Tuesday's election day, as well as constitutional amendments to approve.
  Election resources
  Election results
  KXAN's "Ballot Breakdown" virtual town hall
  Latest election news
  11:30 p.m.Elgin ISD's Prop. A, which asks for $171.7 million to build new campuses and complete district-wide renovations, is projected to pass, as is its Prop. C. That proposition introduces a new, multi-purpose recreational an
  
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• Strong cold front brings rain, chilly temps midweek

  02-11-2021 11:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a warm, cloudless start to the work week, our weather is about to change in a BIG way with the arrival of our next cold front.TUESDAY: A partly cloudy sky will stretch areawide with morning fog/low clouds giving way to some sunshine late day. A spot shower or two is possible (rain chance: 10%) as a strong cold front nears the Hill Country but most of the rain will hold off until Wednesday. Temperatures will be tricky as it will be possible for those in the far northwe
  
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• Amber Alert issued for abducted girl from Glenn Heights area

  02-11-2021 04:49 via kxan.com
  
  GLENN HEIGHTS, Texas (KWKT) — An Amber Alert has been issued for an abducted child from the Glenn Heights area near Dallas.14-year-old Stevie Johnson was last seen in the 800 block of Cascade Drive on Monday afternoon. She was last seen wearing a gray jacket, blue jeans and Air Force One shoes. She is 5'0", weighs 120 pounds and has brown eyes and brown hair.The suspect has been identified as 33-year-old Shawnice Hickman. She is 5'7", weighs 190 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. Sh
  
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• New mural in Montopolis honors Latino lives lost due to COVID-19 in Austin

  02-11-2021 04:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Día de los Muertos, the Austin Latino Coalition and leaders from the city's Latino community unveiled a new mural honoring Latinos in Austin-Travis County who died due to COVID-19.
  To date, there have been 1,163 deaths from COVID-19 in Austin-Travis County, according to its COVID-19 dashboard. ALC says Latinos represent about 50% of those deaths.
  The new mural was painted by Courtney Arte, and it lives at Coronado Studio on the corner of Vargas Road and Felix Aven
  
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• Man shot by police in southwest Austin SWAT standoff last week identified

  02-11-2021 03:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department on Monday identified the man who died after being shot by an officer during a SWAT standoff in southwest Austin last week. The officer's name was also released.Police say the man involved was 56-year-old Robert Bruce Richart, and the officer who shot him was Officer Eric Strnad, who's served a little more than eight years with APD.APD: Man at center of SWAT incident in SW Austin dead after shooting with officer, house fireAs per standard APD pro
  
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• Man shot H-E-B employee during robbery near north Austin store, police say

  02-11-2021 02:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police say a 37-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting over the weekend in the parking lot of a north Austin H-E-B.
  Police say James Davis, 37, shot an H-E-B employee twice who was trying to help a customer who was the victim of a robbery. Police responded to the H-E-B on the service road at 12407 North MoPac Expressway just after 10 a.m. Saturday. Man injured in north Austin shooting at shopping centerDavis left the scene of the shooting in a vehicl
  
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• Armed man arrested near UT campus after reported threats at 7-Eleven

  02-11-2021 01:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin and University of Texas police arrested an armed man who reportedly threatened a 7-Eleven employee Monday night near campus.UTPD says the man had a gun at the convenience store at 2600 Guadalupe Street around 6:11 p.m. Monday.APD, UTPD and Texas DPS arrested the man at 25th Street and San Gabriel Street after a pursuit by vehicle and on foot, UTPD said.Call APD at 311 if you have any information about this crime.
  
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• US Supreme Court justices raise concern over Texas' abortion law impacting other constitutional rights

  02-11-2021 01:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard two cases attempting to block Texas' controversial abortion law that state lawmakers passed last spring.
  The law, Senate Bill 8, allows private citizens to sue anyone who aids or abets in an abortion after cardiac activity is detected in the womb, which can occur as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
  The Supreme Court has previously dismissed lawsuits attempting to block the law before it officially went into effect in September.
  
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• Austin's booming tech scene, housing market, iconic taco chain showcased on Nightly News

  02-11-2021 00:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — "One of America's biggest boomtowns."
  That's how Nightly News' Lester Holt described Austin Monday night, as the NBC show broadcasted live from the Long Center.Austin was showcased on a national stage for Nightly News' "Across America" series, which aims to take an in-depth look at how the pandemic has affected different American cities. NBC Nightly News’ Lester Holt reports from Austin for ‘Across America’ series tonightA few aspects of Austin, including
  
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• APD proposes 2022 uptick in cadet classes to fulfill staffing shortages

  02-11-2021 00:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With Austin Police Department's 144th cadet class set to graduate this January, APD Chief Joseph Chacon outlined two potential plans for the upcoming year's cadet academies to help accelerate department hires.The 144th cadet class began June 7 with 100 cadets and, as of Oct. 27, included 75 remaining cadets. As for the attrition rate of 25%, Chacon attributed it to a variety of factors, including several cadets who were unable to continue due to COVID-19 diagnoses. Other lo
  
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• Cooper Rush leads Cowboys to win, but give credit to the Dallas defense

  02-11-2021 00:45 via kxan.com
  
  FRISCO, Texas (Silver Star Nation) — The Dallas Cowboys are still celebrating their win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.Without starting quarterback Dak Prescott available to play, the Cowboys, led by backup quarterback Cooper Rush managed to pull off a 20-16 comeback win over the Vikings in Minneapolis. Cowboys backup Cooper Rush leads Dallas to improbable victory over VikingsRush completed 24 of his 40 pass attempts for 325 yards as he orchestrated the Cowboys down the field i
  
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• As Austin homicides spike, citywide property, personal crimes on decline

  02-11-2021 00:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- At a public safety commission meeting Monday, newly sworn-in Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon noted a "troubling" increase in the city's homicide levels. At the same time, data presented to the commission noted decreases in citywide crimes against persons and property in 2021, in line with national levels.Citywide crimes against individuals are down by 5% in the year to date, and 6% from last fall. Similarly, crimes against properties have declined by 9% in 2021, and 17% from t
  
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• Here's what Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said about Iowa State

  02-11-2021 00:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns and first-year head coach Steve Sarkisian are yet again searching for answers after another loss. Texas is working to put together some positive momentum while dealing with a three-game losing streak — the program's first since 2016.Texas doesn't have much time to work its way out of this slump, traveling to Ames for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff against Iowa State Saturday. Iowa State opened as a 7-point favorite over the Longhorns, according to oddsmakers.
  
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