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• Dallas Cowboys: 3 keys to beating the Denver Broncos

  06-11-2021 23:43 via kxan.com
  
  FRISCO, Texas -- (Silver Star Nation) — After a road win against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday night, the Dallas Cowboys are back home to take on the Denver Broncos.Quarterback Dak Prescott is back to take the reigns after sitting out against the Vikings due to a calf injury. According to the Cowboys injury report, tight end Blake Jarwin and offensive tackle Tyron Smith have been ruled out. Cowboys backup Cooper Rush leads Dallas to improbable victory over VikingsJarwin was placed on IR aft
  
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• Man turns himself in after shooting in Elgin, police say

  06-11-2021 23:38 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A man reportedly turned himself into Travis County sheriff's deputies after a shooting in Elgin Saturday morning, TCSO says.TCSO says it responded to a 911 call in the 23200 block of Alicia Drive around 10:30 a.m. The area is just north of Hogeye Road. The caller told police he shot and killed another person.When deputies arrived on scene, the suspect was waiting for them, identified himself and willingly turned himself into deputies, TCSO says. Police attempted CP
  
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• 'Fight fire with paint:' Anderson HS students respond to recent acts of hate

  06-11-2021 21:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After antisemitic and hateful messages were painted over several parking spots at Anderson High School in northwest Austin, a group of students are painting a picture of what the school body really stands for.Dozens of students and parents painted new picnic tables at the school Saturday with positive and hopeful messages as a sign of unity against recent acts of hate at the school and around Austin. Investigation underway after antisemitic, racist words and symbols painted
  
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• EXPLAINER: Here is why crowd surges can kill people

  06-11-2021 21:01 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The crowd deaths at a Houston music festival added even more names to the long list of people who have been crushed at a major event.Tragedies like the one Friday night at the Astroland Music Festival have been happening for a long time. In 1979, 11 people died in a scramble to enter a Cincinnati, Ohio, concert by The Who. At the Hillsborough soccer stadium in England, a human crush in 1989 led to nearly 100 deaths. In 2015, a collision of two crowds at the hajj pilgrimage
  
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• Appeals court stays vaccine mandate on larger businesses

  06-11-2021 20:51 via kxan.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily halted the Biden administration's vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency stay of the requirement by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration that those workers be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or face mask requirements and weekly tests.Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said the action stops President Joe Biden "from moving forward w
  
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• Body found in Williamson County pasture under investigation

  06-11-2021 20:28 via kxan.com
  
  TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — Williamson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in a pasture on Friday.Deputies responded at around 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5, after a landowner in the area of 4200 County Road 414 in Taylor, Texas, found the body.The sex, age and race of the decedent are unknown, WCSO says more information will be released pending the results of an autopsy by the Travis County Medical Examiner. If you have any information, you're asked to call WC
  
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• LIVE: Crowd surge kills at least 8 at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival in Houston

  06-11-2021 08:14 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Fans attending a Houston music festival surged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, triggering panic in the crowd of tens of thousands. At least eight people were killed and many more hurt, authorities said.The chaos unfolded Friday evening at Astroworld, a sold-out, two-day event at the NRG Park stadium. An estimated 50,000 people were in attendance.“The crowd began to compress towards the front of the stage, and that caused some panic, and it
  
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• LIVE: Crowd surge kills 8 at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival concert in Houston

  06-11-2021 08:14 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Fans attending a Houston music festival surged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, triggering panic in the crowd of tens of thousands. At least eight people were killed and many more hurt, authorities said.The chaos unfolded Friday evening at Astroworld, a sold-out, two-day event at the NRG Park stadium. An estimated 50,000 people were in attendance.“The crowd began to compress towards the front of the stage, and that caused some panic, and it
  
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• Crowd surge kills at least 8 at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival in Houston

  06-11-2021 08:14 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Fans attending a Houston music festival surged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, triggering panic in the crowd of tens of thousands. At least eight people were killed and many more hurt, authorities said.The chaos unfolded Friday evening at Astroworld, a sold-out, two-day event at the NRG Park stadium. An estimated 50,000 people were in attendance.“The crowd began to compress towards the front of the stage, and that caused some panic, and it
  
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• Crowd surge kills 8 at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival concert in Houston

  06-11-2021 08:14 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Fans attending a Houston music festival surged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, triggering panic in the crowd of tens of thousands. At least eight people were killed and many more hurt, authorities said.The chaos unfolded Friday evening at Astroworld, a sold-out, two-day event at the NRG Park stadium. An estimated 50,000 people were in attendance.“The crowd began to compress towards the front of the stage, and that caused some panic, and it
  
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• 8 dead, numerous injured at Astroworld Festival in Houston

  06-11-2021 08:14 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — At least eight people died and numerous others were injured in what officials described as a surge of the crowd at the Astroworld music festival in Houston while rapper Travis Scott was performing.“It seemed like it happened over the course of just a few minutes,” said one officer who witnessed the event. “Suddenly we had several people down on the ground experiencing some type of cardiac arrest or medical episode and so we immediately started doing CPR and
  
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• Texas high school football: Week 11 scores

  06-11-2021 04:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's district championship week in Texas high school football. Multiple Central Texas teams were vying for district titles in the final week of the regular season.Westlake wears the crown in District 26-6A after a 63-21 win over Lake Travis in the Battle of the Lakes rivalry. The Chaparrals will enter the state playoffs as the No. 1 team in the state after an undefeated regular season. The Chaps have won 34 straight games. Highlights: Westlake claims district championship w
  
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• Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in November 2020 death

  06-11-2021 04:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man plead guilty to manslaughter Wednesday in a Travis County district court in the November 2020 death of his 25-year-old friend.
  Jason Hardison was sentenced to 10 years probation, has to pay a $5,000 fine and must commit to 200 hours of community service.
  Jason Ray Hardison, 38 (APD Photo) BACKGROUND: Man arrested after reported struggle over gun turns deadly in south AustinPolice say Hardison was arrested after he and the victim, Alex Arce, got into a fight over a gun
  
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• Want to give back for the holidays? APD looking for volunteers for Operation Blue Santa

  06-11-2021 03:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is looking to recruit volunteers for its annual Operation Blue Santa for the upcoming holiday season.Operation Blue Santa is a nonprofit staffed by volunteers and APD employees to provide food and toys to families in need during the holiday season. Volunteers will be tasked with sorting, wrapping and building boxes of gifts at their warehouse.
  Austin residents can also participate in the toy drive by designing a toy collection bin or dropping of
  
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• Astros, Dusty Baker agree to 1-year contract extension

  06-11-2021 03:13 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Dusty Baker will return as manager of the Houston Astros for a third season after agreeing to a one-year contract with the AL champions.Baker took over from AJ Hinch, who was suspended by MLB for his role in the team's sign stealing and then fired. The Astros lost to Tampa Bay in the 2020 AL Championship Series and to Atlanta in this year's six-game World Series.“We have an exciting future here -- and present,” Baker said Friday. “I just had some unfinished
  
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• Can Texas football stop its 3-game losing streak? What to know before Texas vs. Iowa State

  06-11-2021 02:58 via kxan.com
  
  AMES, Iowa (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns need a game to set aside a week full of distractions.Texas travels to Ames, Iowa Saturday night, looking to revive a season that appears on the brink of complete disaster. Steve Sarkisian's first year at Texas has been derailed with a three-game losing streak that started with Oklahoma's come-from-behind win in the Red River Showdown. Here’s what Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said about Iowa StateKickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT. FS1 will show the
  
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• Man pleads guilty to intoxication manslaughter, sentenced to 6 years in prison

  06-11-2021 02:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to intoxication manslaughter in a Travis County district court in mid August, according to court documents.
  Elmer Cortez-Reyes, 21
  (Courtesy: Austin Police Department)Police say in February 2020, Elmer Cortez-Reyes ran a red light at a high-rate of speed, ultimately hitting the car of James A. Mares, 25, and killing him.BACKGROUND: 25-year-old man killed by suspected drunk driver in north AustinThe crash happe
  
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• Highlights: Westlake-Lake Travis battle for district championship

  06-11-2021 02:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The stage was set for an epic edition of the Battle of the Lakes Friday night. Westlake and Lake Travis met for the first time in two years with a district title on the line.COVID-19 canceled the 2020 rivalry game between the two Central Texas schools. The last meeting, in 2019, was the last time Westlake lost a football game. The Cavaliers knocked off their rivals 26-25 in that October 2019 regular season meeting. WATCH LIVE: Westlake, Lake Travis rivalry adds another chap
  
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• Highlights: Westlake claims district championship with Battle of the Lakes win

  06-11-2021 02:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The stage was set for an epic edition of the Battle of the Lakes Friday night. Westlake and Lake Travis met for the first time in two years with a district title on the line.COVID-19 canceled the 2020 rivalry game between the two Central Texas schools. The last meeting, in 2019, was the last time Westlake lost a football game. The Cavaliers knocked off their rivals 26-25 in that October 2019 regular season meeting. WATCH LIVE: Westlake, Lake Travis rivalry adds another chap
  
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• Highlights: Westlake claims district championship over Lake Travis with Battle of the Lakes win

  06-11-2021 02:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The stage was set for an epic edition of the Battle of the Lakes Friday night. Westlake and Lake Travis met for the first time in two years with a district title on the line.COVID-19 canceled the 2020 rivalry game between the two Central Texas schools. The last meeting, in 2019, was the last time Westlake lost a football game. The Cavaliers knocked off their rivals 26-25 in that October 2019 regular season meeting. WATCH LIVE: Westlake, Lake Travis rivalry adds another chap
  
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• City of Austin takes Walgreens to court over store bathroom

  06-11-2021 02:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin is taking Walgreens to court over one of its store bathrooms, amid complaints from neighbors about raw sewage leaking from the property.The store is located at 5819 Burnet Road in Allandale. John Vela owns Sunset Canyon Pottery next door."They've been having a problem with the sewage not moving through the system and bubbling out through the ground," said Vela. TOP STORIES | Lane closures planned for Saturday at South Lamar, Hether Street to fix drainageT
  
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• Temperatures warm up as we "fall back" ahead of another mid-week cold front

  06-11-2021 01:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —After a beautiful Saturday we'll head for another chilly night as lows drop into the 40s under mainly clear skies. Some very patchy fog could form overnight.Sunday morning lowsDon't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour before bedtime tonight as we enter Standard Time at 2AM Sunday. 2AM becomes 1AM again and we gain an extra hour of sleep...unless you have young kids of course! The time change is of course more of a time "shift" with sunrise coming roughly an hour earlier on
  
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• Temperatures keep warming on this longest weekend of the year

  06-11-2021 01:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —After a beautiful Saturday we'll head for another chilly night as lows drop into the 40s under mainly clear skies. Some very patchy fog could form overnight.Sunday morning lowsDon't forget to set your clocks back one hour before bedtime tonight as we enter Standard Time at 2AM Sunday. 2AM becomes 1AM again and we gain an extra hour of sleep...unless you have young kids of course! The time change is of course more of a time "shift" with sunrise coming roughly an hour earlier
  
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• Coldest temperatures of the season Saturday morning

  06-11-2021 01:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —Typical autumn weather continues with mild, sunny days and cold, clear nights through the weekend.Low temperatures Friday morning were the coldest of the season so far, dipping to 41 at Camp Mabry and 37 at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. As winds relax completely and skies remain clear, temperatures Saturday morning may be even colder.It is possible that a few of the coldest, rural valleys outside of Austin flirt with the freezing mark on Saturday morning. Populated
  
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• Chilly mornings followed by sunshine and 70s this weekend

  06-11-2021 01:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —Typical autumn weather continues with mild, sunny days and cold, clear nights through the weekend.Today will still feature unseasonably cool temperatures with highs near 70. That's 5 degrees below our average temperature for this time of the year.
  We climb above that average mark by tomorrow with a high near 77 as our warming trend continues. 80s return by the start of the work week.Forecast models bring another cold front close to our area on Thursday of next week.
  After a
  
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• USPS holiday gift shipping deadlines 2021

  06-11-2021 01:36 via kxan.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – It's that time of year again.The United States Postal Service shared a list of holiday shipping deadlines to make sure your loved ones receive their gifts on time.
  For domestic delivery before December 25, get your packages out by:
  USPS retail ground service: Dec. 15 | Alaska: Dec. 2 | Hawaii: N/A First-class mail service: Dec. 17 | Alaska: Dec. 18 | Hawaii: Dec. 17Priority mail service: Dec. 18 | Alaska: Dec. 18 | Hawaii: Dec. 17Priority mail express service: Dec. 2
  
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• Video shows speeding car believed to be Henry Ruggs III moments before deadly crash

  06-11-2021 00:42 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – New surveillance footage shows the intense speed a car believed to be that of former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs III just moments before the deadly crash that took the life of 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog.Strangers tried their best to rescue her before her vehicle burst into flames. Prosecutor: Ruggs drove 156 mph before fatal crash in VegasA memorial is growing for Tintor near the scene of the crash as those who tried to help save her from her burning ca
  
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• Thanksgiving store closings: These retailers will be closed for the holiday

  06-11-2021 00:35 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Thanksgiving is closer than you think!
  Last year several major retailers, including Target and Walmart, announced that they were closing stores on Thanksgiving Day as a way of thanking their employees for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.In 2020, crowds became a public health threat due to the COVID-19 pandemic making in-store shopping riskier for consumers and employees alike.As the pandemic drags on, a number of businesses are again shutting shop on Thank
  
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• Hosting Thanksgiving? Grocery bill could have you counting your pennies

  06-11-2021 00:31 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) -- If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, you might notice a bump in the grocery bill this year due to a number of factors, including inflation, labor shortages, supply chain issues, weather and rising transportation costs.Jim Cascone, owner of Farmer’s Market Poultry in Los Angeles, said he ordered everything way in advance this year including the same number of turkeys as last year in the hopes of meeting customer demand."My costs went up 8-15% and depending on the type of bird you
  
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• Dog owners suing Ponderosa Pet Resort after fire that killed 75 animals

  06-11-2021 00:20 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — More than 20 pet owners who lost their dogs in the Ponderosa Pet Resort fire in September are suing the pet boarding company and its owner.
  At least 75 animals boarded at the facility were killed after a fire broke out the night of Sept. 18. There was no staffing at the pet resort overnight at the time, and the facility didn't have a fire suppression system. BACKGROUND: Memorial built after at least 75 pets killed in Central Texas boarding facility fireThe
  
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• Texas DPS working to return stolen items recovered in organized Austin theft ring

  06-11-2021 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help in returning items recovered from an organized theft ring operating in the Austin area.
  DPS said the items include power tools, welding equipment, toolboxes, hand tools, bicycles and several other items.‘They never go away’ – Austin homes have more than 100K expired permits. Could yours be one?If someone wishes to claim a stolen item, contact DPS at [email protected].
  DPS said ownership
  
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• Q&A: How does Texas' power grid fare as we head into the winter months?

  06-11-2021 00:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas power generators have less than a month to weatherize their equipment. It's part of several mandates lawmakers passed during the 87th Regular Session in the spring, in response to the February freeze.The Public Utilities Commission, which oversees ERCOT, is in charge of making sure these changes are implemented. Nexstar's Maggie Glynn sat down with PUC Chairman Peter Lake to see if our power grid is ready for winter.
  Q: Can you walk us through exactly what went wro
  
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