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• Gov. Abbott challenges Biden administration's vaccine mandate in federal court

  15-11-2021 23:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday filed a challenge to President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate in federal court.
  The petition was filed with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. That's the same court that temporarily halted the vaccine mandate earlier this month, and on Friday declined to lift its stay on the mandate.Federal court declines to lift stay on Biden administration’s vaccine mandateAbbott's petition calls on the court to cancel the mandate imposed by the&nbs
  
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• Police continue to investigate deadly crash in east Austin neighborhood

  15-11-2021 23:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police have released more information about a deadly crash in an east Austin neighborhood on Nov. 7.
  Austin police said the crash happened just before 4:45 p.m. at 1102 Tillery Street.
  Police said a man was driving a red Mini Cooper when the unidentified driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree.Previous coverage: Man dies after crashing into tree in east Austin neighborhoodThe driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
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• 14-year-old killed in head-on crash in southeast Austin last week identified

  15-11-2021 23:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department on Monday identified a teenager who died in a crash in southeast Austin last week after hitting another car head on.
  Police said he was John Delgado, 14.PAST STORY | 1 person killed in SE Austin crash Sunday morningThe crash took place around 7 a.m. on Nov. 7 in the 5500 block of Nuckols Crossing, which is near East Stassney Lane and South Pleasant Valley Road.
  APD's investigation shows Delgado was going northbound in a gray Audi in the southbou
  
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• Application portal for Austin's rental assistance program to close temporarily — here's why

  15-11-2021 22:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin's RENT program has allocated the rest of its 2021 local and federal rent relief funding to renters in need, the city announced Monday.
  Originally, there was $35 million available in the 2021 Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program, which has since gone to more than 8,298 Austin households struggling to pay rent.
  Until more funding becomes available, the RENT application portal will be temporarily closed. Staff is working to find a
  
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• PHOTOS: Longest partial lunar eclipse of century in Central Texas Friday

  15-11-2021 22:53 via kxan.com
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD/KXAN) — An astronomical event will take place this week, and all of North America will have a chance to see it. A partial lunar eclipse, which will occur during the November full moon, will be visible in the pre-dawn hours Friday. It will also be the longest in centuries.A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon. If the entire moon is in Earth's umbral shadow, or the darkest part of the sh
  
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• Longest partial lunar eclipse of century to occur Friday morning: How to watch

  15-11-2021 22:53 via kxan.com
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An astronomical event will take place this week, and all of North America will have a chance to see it. A partial lunar eclipse, which will occur during the November full moon, will be visible in the pre-dawn hours Friday. It will also be the longest in centuries.A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon. If the entire moon is in Earth's umbral shadow, or the darkest part of the shadow,
  
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• How to watch longest partial lunar eclipse of century in Central Texas Friday

  15-11-2021 22:53 via kxan.com
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD/KXAN) — An astronomical event will take place this week, and all of North America will have a chance to see it. A partial lunar eclipse, which will occur during the November full moon, will be visible in the pre-dawn hours Friday. It will also be the longest in centuries.A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon. If the entire moon is in Earth's umbral shadow, or the darkest part of the sh
  
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• Want to own a piece of Austin's Hotel Ella? You may soon be able to

  15-11-2021 22:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new app is set to launch in Austin in December, with the goal of allowing more people to be able to invest in real estate.
  It's called OwnProp, created by Rex CEO, Peter Rex, who has been involved in real estate and technology for the past 16 years, says a spokesperson.
  Rex wants OwnProp to become the New York Stock Exchange of real estate, allowing people to buy and sell property like they would businesses, or parts of businesses, using something called blockchain techno
  
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• Send gifts now! USPS expects over 850 million packages this season

  15-11-2021 22:51 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (KTVI) -- The United States Postal Service is reminding people to send gifts early to their loved ones.The 2020 holiday season set a record for the USPS, saying, "13 billion letters, cards, and packages were processed and delivered under some of the most difficult circumstances we've faced in the past century."USPS said it expects to deliver more mail and packages to homes between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day than any other shipper. It is anticipating between 850 million and 950 mi
  
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• Death of Chris Daughtry's daughter 'too premature' to consider homicide, DA says

  15-11-2021 22:43 via kxan.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Tennessee district attorney is tamping down speculation following the death of a former American Idol contestant's daughter.Hannah Marie Price, 25, was found dead at a Fentress County home late Friday night. Price is one of four children raised by former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry and his partner, Deanna Daughtry.Chris Daughtry postpones tour following ‘unexpected death’ of daughter Hannah, band confirmsThe death was originally reported
  
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• Texas high school football: Area round matchups, schedule for state playoffs

  15-11-2021 22:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There's only five weeks left in the Texas high school football season as the playoff field was cut in half following last week's first-round games.The area round of the state playoffs is ahead for 21 Austin-area teams.Texas high school football: Round 1 state playoff scoresYou can watch Westlake take on New Braunfels live Friday at 7 p.m. on KBVO and KXAN.com. The stream is available for all in the Austin market.Here's the full schedule for playoff teams in Austin.6A-Divisi
  
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• Five-state Interstate 14 designation finalized with signing of infrastructure bill

  15-11-2021 22:33 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON — Congressional designation of the Interstate 14 Corridor across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia became a reality on Monday, with the presidential signing of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.This newly designated I-14 route runs from Midland-Odessa across Central Texas, then to Alexandria, Louisiana, Laurel, Mississippi, Montgomery, Alabama, and Columbus, Georgia before ending at Augusta, Georgia. What Biden’s $1T infrastru
  
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• Noticing more poison ivy? Here's why the plant is spreading in Central Texas

  15-11-2021 22:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- You'll be repeating the age-old "leaves of three, leave it be" mantra a lot more this year, as poison ivy plants are popping up at an accelerated rate throughout Central Texas.As cooler weather hits the region and more residents make their way outdoors for hikes, bike rides and camping trips, you might notice an uptick in the amount of poison ivy along the trails. You can thank this past summer's unseasonably rainy weather for that and other plants' more pronounced growth, offic
  
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• 1 dead after motorcycle crash in western Travis County

  15-11-2021 22:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a motorcycle crash west of Austin Monday afternoon.
  Austin-Travis County EMS says the crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle happened around 2 p.m. at 15100 Debba Drive. That's near FM 620.
  ATCEMS says at first, CPR was being done on the person, and STAR Flight was landing on the scene to take them to the hospital.
  However, at about 2:45 p.m., ATCEMS tweeted medics declared the person dead.
  The agency says to expect extended road closures in the a
  
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• Houston doctor suspended for 'spreading dangerous misinformation' on COVID-19

  15-11-2021 22:08 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KXAN) — Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas has suspended privileges for an ear, nose, and throat doctor after she tweeted several opinions on COVID-19 vaccines, including advising patients from getting it.A hospital representative confirmed the suspension of Dr. Mary Talley Bowden to The Washington Post. Houston Methodist said Bowden, who only recently joined staff and says she is vaccinated, is "spreading dangerous misinformation which is not based in science."Bowden tweeted ear
  
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• Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush formally files to join attorney general race

  15-11-2021 22:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Monday he officially filed to be in the race for Texas Attorney General.
  "Today, I formally filed to put my name on the ballot for Texas Attorney General," Bush wrote on Twitter. "Our state should not tolerate corruption or incompetency." Can a Republican win in Texas withoutDonald Trump’s endorsement?GOP race for AG highlights challengeBush went on to say as attorney general, he'll secure the border, support law enforc
  
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• Austin woman vies for 'Jeopardy!' win against 3-day streak holder

  15-11-2021 21:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — What is, "An Austin woman will compete on 'Jeopardy!' Monday night?"Molly Karol, an Austin resident and certified public accountant, will compete against three-day champion Andrew He and his $107,000 in earnings during Monday evening's "Jeopardy!" episode. Karol, a self-proclaimed trivia fan, said her appearance comes after years of following the show and several auditions. TRENDING: Leander HOA to start ‘ticketing’ speeders — does that go too far?In June,
  
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• Leander HOA to start 'ticketing' speeders — does that go too far?

  15-11-2021 20:56 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — A private community's efforts to stop speeding has some drivers seeing red.Marc Petrick wants to hit the brakes on his homeowners association's plan to slow down drivers. He admits speeding can be a problem but he thinks the HOA's solution, without community input, goes too far.
  "It's an overreach," said Petrick. "It's something I don't think the HOA should have the ability to do. Especially, on a public roadway."Last month, the Crystal Falls HOA in Leander sent res
  
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• Meet Jonah Dillon, Austin painter using his wheelchair to create artwork

  15-11-2021 20:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin resident Jonah Dillon has been creating artwork for most of his life. From kindergarten through high school, he was especially interested in drawing, taking art electives as he got older to hone his skills.Dillon was born with muscular dystrophy, a combination of genetic diseases that results in reduced muscle mass. After graduating high school, his condition had progressed to the point he could no longer use his hands to draw. TRENDING: Beto O’Rourke officiall
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian on Kansas loss and moving on to West Virginia

  15-11-2021 20:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas football is losing impact players on the field after a historic loss at home to Kansas over the weekend. First-year Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media Monday to break down Saturday's game while looking ahead to West Virginia.The Longhorns travel to West Virginia for an 11 a.m. Saturday kickoff this week. Texas needs to win its final two games to reach bowl eligibility. Texas Longhorns RB Bijan Robinson out for the seasonSaturday's loss to the Jayh
  
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• 'Everybody's upset': Texas coach Steve Sarkisian on Kansas loss and moving on to West Virginia

  15-11-2021 20:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas football is losing impact players on the field after a historic loss at home to Kansas over the weekend. First-year Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media Monday to break down Saturday's game while looking ahead to West Virginia.The Longhorns travel to West Virginia for an 11 a.m. Saturday kickoff this week. Texas needs to win its final two games to reach bowl eligibility. Texas Longhorns RB Bijan Robinson out for the seasonSaturday's loss to the Jayh
  
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• New Subscription Service Table22 Partners With Local Bars & Restaurants

  15-11-2021 19:25 via kxan.com
  
  Sam Bernstein, Founder and CEO of Table22 joined Steph and Rosie to dish on the delicious local subscription program that helps to support Austin restaurants and bars.
  Table22 offers subscription boxes from some of Austin's most beloved restaurants and bars. Their meal and wine/cocktail kits not only provide delicious food & drink, but allow you to support local restaurants, many who are still recovering from the pandemic.Each kit provides something unique for subscribers each month and
  
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• Is it safe for kids to get the flu and COVID vaccines at the same time?

  15-11-2021 19:20 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) – If you’re unvaccinated for influenza, COVID-19 or both, health leaders say it’s OK to get vaccines at the same time, no matter the age.While flu season had minimal impact on people last year due to masking and lockdowns, that won’t be the case this year. How dogs and cookies are helping Austin kids get vaccinatedAccording to Boston Children’s Hospital, many people will have lower immunity to the flu this year than at the start of most flu seasons.That means
  
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• 9-year-old Astroworld concertgoer dies, death toll now 10

  15-11-2021 18:44 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation Now) — A 9-year-old boy has died of the injuries he suffered at Astroworld more than a week after the event, according to the mayor of Houston.Ezra Blount attended the concert with his father. The family says he was trampled after his dad passed out.Blount's grandfather told "Morning in America" reporter Aaron Nolan that Ezra and his father had come to the concert from out of town to enjoy some father-son time.
  Since the trampling, the boy had been in a medically indu
  
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• Reese’s selling giant 3.25-pound Peanut Butter Cup ‘pie’ for Thanksgiving

  15-11-2021 18:38 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Move over pumpkin pie. Hershey’s has unveiled your new favorite dessert for Thanksgiving.The company is selling a giant 9-inch Reese's Thanksgiving Pie. The largest Reese’s Peanut Butter cup ever weighs in at a whopping 3.25 pounds of peanut butter and chocolate."When you bring together friends and family for Thanksgiving dinner, no table spread is complete without dessert," said Bo Jones, senior associate brand manager at Reese's. "At Reese's, we wanted to create a
  
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• 'I set a synagogue on fire': Man accused in Austin arson faces federal charge

  15-11-2021 18:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The man accused of setting an Austin synagogue on fire now faces a federal arson charge, according to U.S. District Court records.In the federal criminal complaint affidavit, a special agent with the FBI said Franklin Barrett Sechriest, 18, used an accelerant to start a fire near the sanctuary doors of Congregation Beth Israel on Halloween night. Texas State student accused of setting fire to Austin synagogue arrestedA motion for detention was also filed for Sechriest to be
  
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• Texas Longhorns RB Bijan Robinson out for the season

  15-11-2021 18:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson will miss the remainder of the season with a dislocated elbow, head coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday.Robinson was injured in the third quarter of Saturday's loss to Kansas. The sophomore running back is the engine of the Longhorns offense, rushing for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns on 195 carries this season. Adding in his receiving numbers, Robinson has 1,422 yards this season and 15 total touchdowns. What Texas coach Steve Sarki
  
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• 'Glad you finally came out of the closet': Gov. Abbott on Texas Rep. Ryan Guillen switching parties

  15-11-2021 17:46 via kxan.com
  
  FLORESVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — On Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined Texas House Rep. Ryan Guillen, formerly a Democrat representing District 31, as Guillen announced he'd seek re-election as a Republican.From Floresville, Texas, Abbott commended Guillen for the move, saying Democratic policies no longer represent the values of the Hispanic community in south Texas. Additionally, Abbott said: "This has been the worst kept secret at the Capitol. Everyone has known that Ryan Guillen is r
  
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• What's Velodyne Lidar? It's being used to monitor road safety in Austin

  15-11-2021 16:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Velodyne Lidar Pilot may sound like the latest character from the Star Wars franchise, but it actually references one of the new techniques the Austin Transportation Department is using to help keep pedestrians safe. The Smart Mobility Office partnered with Velodyne to test their lidar-based solution. The technology monitors traffic patterns and identifies safety measures that could help the city reach its Vision Zero goals.The pilot program is set up at East Seventh S
  
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• LIVE: Beto O’Rourke officially announces run for Texas Governor

  15-11-2021 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke officially announced his bid for Governor on Monday, making him the only Democrat to challenge Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott to date.O’Rourke previously came within two percentage points of the incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. He then jumped into the crowded Democratic presidential primary in March 2019, before suspending his campaign eight months later. Beto O’Rourke’s political gro
  
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• Beto O’Rourke officially announces run for Texas Governor

  15-11-2021 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke officially announced his bid for Governor on Monday, making him the only Democrat to challenge Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott to date.O’Rourke previously came within two percentage points of the incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. He then jumped into the crowded Democratic presidential primary in March 2019, before suspending his campaign eight months later. Beto O’Rourke’s political gro
  
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• Work begins to rebury dozens of remains uncovered at one of Austin's oldest cemeteries

  15-11-2021 13:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting Monday, fences will go up around part of Oakwood cemetery as crews begin reburying bodies that had been dug up a few years ago.In 2016, construction to restore the chapel at the historic east Austin cemetery uncovered dozens of skeletal remains. It was discovered that the 1914 chapel had been built over existing graves.Over the next few weeks, crews will work to rebury the remains of 36 people. Archeologists will also need to make sure they don't come across any mo
  
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• IDEA school, city leaders trying to make busy southeast Austin intersection safer

  15-11-2021 13:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Parents in one southeast Austin neighborhood are calling on school, city and county leaders to improve safety when it comes to a heavily-trafficked intersection that endangers kids walking to and from school."There's danger all around," Antonio Castillo said about the traffic at the corner of Slaughter Lane and Bluff Springs Road near the school.‘Y’all means all’: Hundreds rally at Texas Capitol against rise in antisemitic acts"The main issues are off-camp
  
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• Unseasonably warm ahead of strong midweek cold front

  15-11-2021 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Enjoy the autumn warmth while it's here -- our next cold front looks to be a doozy with temperatures dropping 10-20 degrees late week.We'll start the new work week with comfortably warm temps (low 80s), dry skies and plenty of sunshine. A few pockets of fog Monday morning will likely return again Tuesday morning, but little to no clouds and rain-free skies can be expected through Wednesday.By Wednesday night, our next cold front arrives. Significantly cooler temperatures wi
  
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• FBI says no data was compromised in fake email incident

  15-11-2021 05:32 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation insisted no data was accessed or compromised when a series of fake emails were sent from an agency-operated server. According to the agency, the incident occurred due to a "software misconfiguration."The emails were sent in two waves early Saturday morning, according to The Spamhaus Project, a nonprofit international cyber intelligence organization based in Andorra and Switzerland. Spamhaus was first to report the incident on Twitter after it
  
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• Memorial held for people experiencing homelessness in Austin who have died the past year

  15-11-2021 05:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — People experiencing homelessness who have lost their lives in the past year were remembered in a memorial in downtown Austin Sunday.
  Local nonprofit, House the Homeless, organizes the event annually in honor of those who have died.
  In 2020, according to the organization's website, at least 256 men, women and a baby died while homeless in the Austin area.
  Sunday, organizers read names of those who died at a sunrise event at the permanent memorial on the Ann and Roy Butler Hi
  
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• Final takeaways from COP26: The pact to combat climate change

  15-11-2021 05:07 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) — The 26th annual Conference of Parties officially came to an end Saturday in Glasgow with an all-new agreement, titled "The Glasgow Climate Pact".While the new pact from the two-week summit includes some new measures, many critics warn that many of the world's superpowers (including the U.S.) are still not doing enough to combat climate change. COP26 Update: What all has happened so far?For the first time ever, the word "coal" was used in a COP climate agreement. In particular with
  
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• Cowboys bounce back with big win over Atlanta

  15-11-2021 04:53 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (Silver Star Nation) — After struggling against the Denver Broncos last Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys bounced back in a major way against the Atlanta Falcons.The Cowboys beat the Falcons 43-3. The last time the Cowboys won a game by more than 40 points was in 1971 when Dallas defeated the Jets by 42.Quarterback Dak Prescott finished the game with 296 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and one rushing touchdown. Ezekiel Elliott tacked on two rushing touchdowns.All three star
  
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• 9-year-old Dallas boy dies after Astroworld festival crush

  15-11-2021 04:15 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — A 9-year-old Dallas boy has become the youngest person to die from injuries sustained during a crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival in Houston.Ezra Blount of Dallas died Sunday at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, family attorney Ben Crump said.Ezra was placed in a medically induced coma after suffering serious injuries in the Nov. 5 crush of fans during a performance by the festival's headliner, rapper Travis Scott. What we know about the medical staffing
  
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• Colt McCoy can't find same starter magic in loss to Panthers

  15-11-2021 03:33 via kxan.com
  
  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Maybe the Arizona Cardinals need Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins after all.The Cardinals’ second go-round without their two main playmakers on the field didn’t go nearly as well as the first. The Carolina Panthers whipped the short-handed Cardinals 34-10 on Sunday, building a 23-0 halftime lead before cruising to the easy win.Arizona (8-2) still looks like one of the NFL’s top teams, but there’s little doubt the Murray-Hopkins combo has to st
  
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• Southwest employee hospitalized after being punched by passenger, police say

  15-11-2021 02:33 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation Now) — A Southwest Airlines employee was assaulted and hospitalized after being punched in the head by an unruly female passenger on a flight, police said Sunday.
  The incident occurred during the boarding process for Southwest Flight 4976 from Dallas Love Field airport to New York's La Guardia airport on Saturday.According to the Dallas Police Department, 32-year-old Arielle Jean Jackson boarded the flight at 12:40 p.m. and got into an argument with one of the operation ag
  
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• POLL: Baylor moves to No. 11 after win over OU, Texas A&M slides

  15-11-2021 02:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN/AP) — The Baylor Bears moved up seven spots in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll after the team's statement win over Oklahoma in Waco.Baylor handed the Sooners their first loss in 18 games, cracking the window into the Big 12 championship wide open. OU dropped to No. 12 after its first loss of the season. Oklahoma closes out the regular season with tough matchups against Iowa State and Oklahoma State. What Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said after stunning loss to KansasOkl
  
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• People who decorate for Christmas early are happier, study finds

  15-11-2021 01:58 via kxan.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - If you already started decorating for Christmas, consider yourself a happy and friendly person.
  Research listed in the Journal of Environmental Psychology finds people who put up their Christmas decorations early tend to be happier and friendlier.“The results support the idea that residents can use their home’s exterior to communicate attachment and possibly to integrate themselves into a neighborhood’s social activities,” researchers wrote.Psycholo
  
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• No injuries in south Austin fire, AFD says

  15-11-2021 01:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No one was injured in a fire at a south Austin house Sunday afternoon, the Austin Fire Department says.
  Firefighters responded to 2909 Jadewood Court, which is near Slaughter and Brodie Lane, around 2 p.m.
  The cause of the fire has not been determined, according to AFD.Austin Fire Department crews on scene of a structure fire at 2909 Jadewood Ct. Fire is under control.No injuries and cause has not been determined yet. pic.twitter.com/WhbBVDsqfX— Austin Fire Info (@Aus
  
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• Meat keeps getting more expensive — and you should probably get used to it

  15-11-2021 00:37 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Thanks to inflation, everything is just a little bit more expensive than it used to be. But meat is actually a lot more expensive. Some cuts cost 25% more than they did in September of last year, according to price-tracking by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And we may not have seen the worst of it yet.
  To understand why, it's important to look at what exactly is driving up costs. Early in the pandemic, the price hikes were blamed on soaring demand (as we all stocked our f
  
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