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• WATCH: Texas high school bands play halftime show in honor of Andrews band after deadly crash

  22-11-2021 23:48 via kxan.com
  
  SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The Sweetwater and Big Spring marching bands played a halftime show in honor of the Andrews band on Monday.The Andrews band was involved in a deadly bus crash that claimed the life of band director Darin Johns and two others Friday on their way to the game against Springtown in Sweetwater. Victims in Andrews ISD bus crash in Big Spring identified, band director among those killedFriday's game was rescheduled for Monday following the crash, which killed three
  
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• Texas ice cream company Blue Bell releases Eggnog as new holiday flavor

  22-11-2021 23:32 via kxan.com
  
  BRENHAM, Texas (KXAN) — You can drink it (if it melts) or eat it as ice cream during this upcoming holiday season — Blue Bell announced Monday its Eggnog ice cream has arrived in stores.Eggnog is one of Blue Bell's three holiday-inspired flavors currently in stores, the Texas ice cream company said in a release. Christmas Cookies and Peppermint are returning to stores for the holidays.All three holiday flavors are available in the half gallon size for a limited time, Blue Bell says.B
  
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• Texas high school football: 3rd round matchups, schedule for state playoffs

  22-11-2021 22:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's the "Sweet 16" round of the Texas high school football playoffs. Twelve Austin-area teams are still in contention for a state title, playing third round games during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.You can watch a doubleheader of Texas high school football Friday on KBVO-TV and KXAN.com. Texas high school football: Round 2 playoff scoresWestlake takes on PSJA North in the 6A-Division 2 playoffs from San Antonio's Alamodome at 4 p.m. Friday on KBVO and KXAN.com. Libert
  
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• When Thanksgiving Day rain is most likely

  22-11-2021 22:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We are enjoying the benefits of Sunday's cool front today with mostly clear skies, breezy north winds, and more seasonable cool temperatures.As winds relax and skies remain mostly clear tonight, some of the coldest rural valleys may dip into the lower and middle 30s. We are not expecting a freeze in populated metro areas including Austin.Forecast low temperatures Tuesday morningSubtle changes to your forecast begin tomorrow as winds shift to the southeast and a few more clo
  
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• Southwest passenger faces FAA's largest alcohol-related fine after April arrest

  22-11-2021 22:04 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials said Monday they are seeking more than $160,000 in fines from eight airline passengers over incidents involving alcohol.The Federal Aviation Administration said the biggest single proposed fine, topping $40,000, involves a passenger who brought alcohol on the plane and drank it, smoked marijuana in the lavatory, and sexually assaulted a flight attendant on a Southwest Airlines jet in April.Police arrested the passenger after the plane from San Jose, Cali
  
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• 10,000 National Guard and Texas state troopers deployed to border for 'Operation Lone Star'

  22-11-2021 21:48 via kxan.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed 10,000 state troopers and National Guard units to the Texas border as part of "Operation Lone Star," his office told Border Report on Monday.Last week, Abbott posted on social media video showing dozens of steel shipping containers and Department of Public Safety troopers lining the banks of the Rio Grande near the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, as part of "Operation Steel Curtain." The operation is under Operation Lone Sta
  
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• Why Hyde Park Schools could lose accreditation by the end of the month

  22-11-2021 21:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Three of Debbie Esterak's children have attended Hyde Park Schools. She glows as she speaks about the education they've received."Your kids don't get lost there," said Esterak, whose daughter is currently a junior at the high school campus. "They're known for who they are, and they're known by name."The passion parents have for the private school and their children's education has come through in multiple meetings of the Hyde Park School Board of Directors this fall. KXAN attende
  
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• Tracking Thanksgiving Day storm

  22-11-2021 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We are enjoying the benefits of Sunday's cool front today with mostly clear skies, breezy north winds, and more seasonable cool temperatures.Subtle changes to your forecast begin tomorrow as winds shift to the southeast overnight. We'll see temperatures a couple of degrees warmer on Tuesday and more clouds than sun, but still a good travel day away from or around Central Texas.Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week with afternoon highs in the mid-70s under a partly s
  
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• Hoo-hoo-hoo's there? Deputies rescue owl tangled in soccer net at Hays HS

  22-11-2021 21:04 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — Deputies with the Hays County Sheriff's Office made a save of their own at the Hays High School soccer fields on Nov. 19.Two deputies freed a Great Horned Owl that was tangled in one of the goals, and with the help of another person, they were able to cut the net wrapped around the owl's legs, neck and wings. The owl flew away unharmed "into the evening sunset," the sheriff's office said.According to the Texas A&M Agrilife Research "Breeding Bird Atlas," the Great
  
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• Calling all volunteers: Meals on Wheels Central Texas looking for 500 people to help when daily meal delivery resumes

  22-11-2021 20:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Meals on Wheels Central Texas plans on resuming meal deliveries soon, and they need more people to sign up and meet demand, the nonprofit said Monday.The nonprofit that takes meals to homebound seniors said it needs 500 more volunteers so that it can get the food its clients need all over Central Texas. New Central Texas program aims to give older adults more independence in their homesMeals on Wheels Central Texas needs not only weekly delivery drivers, but they also need
  
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• 95-year-old longtime swimmer takes one final visit with family to Barton Springs

  22-11-2021 17:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Barton Springs is an iconic piece of Austin's history.Families have visited for decades, including a 95-year-old Austinite who has been hundreds of times over the years, but her latest trip might be her most memorable. 2 suspects sought by Travis County deputies after teen shot, killed on HalloweenCarolyn Remesat has seen Austin change quite a bit, and one of her favorite spots even has a new backdrop."Do you remember this is Barton Springs?" said Dana McConnell, Carolyn's
  
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• Austin FC opens 2022 season at Q2 Stadium against FC Cincinnati, league's worst team in 2021

  22-11-2021 17:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Verde and Black will be back in Q2 Stadium in a few months.
  Austin FC will host FC Cincinnati at 5 p.m., Feb. 26 in its 2022 season opener after finishing 12th out of 13 teams in Major League Soccer's Western Conference in its inaugural season. Final Whistle ATX: Recapping Austin FC’s up-and-down inaugural seasonTeam officials said broadcast details will be released closer to the start of the season.
  In its inaugural season, Austin FC was the only team to sell out all
  
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• Recent study shows that Covid-19 has little impact on travel plans

  22-11-2021 16:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)- As we make our way into the rush of the holiday season. a recent survey showed people are feeling more comfortable about taking to the skies and roads again for the holiday season.
  Scott's Cheap Flights, a website built around finding affordable air fare, surveyed its 2 million members to gauge their thoughts about traveling over the holiday season. It discovered that travel intent is up in 2021 versus 2020 and even 2019. Thanksgiving air travel to rebound to 2019 levels
  
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• 2 suspects sought by Travis County deputies after teen shot, killed on Halloween

  22-11-2021 16:30 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County deputies are asking for people's help to identify and locate two murder suspects after a deadly shooting on Halloween night.
  The Travis County Sheriff's Office shared security camera footage Monday morning of two men that deputies suspect are connected to the homicide. The shooting happened in the 14400 block of Harris Ridge Blvd. in Pflugerville at about 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. Eduardo Jaramillo, 18, died after authorities found him with a gunsho
  
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• 2 suspects sought by Travis County deputies after Halloween homicide

  22-11-2021 16:30 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County deputies are asking for people's help to identify and locate two murder suspects after a deadly shooting on Halloween night.
  The Travis County Sheriff's Office shared security camera footage Monday morning of two men that deputies suspect are connected to the homicide. The shooting happened in the 14400 block of Harris Ridge Blvd. in Pflugerville at about 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. Eduardo Jaramillo, 18, died after authorities found him with a gunsho
  
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• Crash involving fuel truck closes lanes on SH 71, FM 973 in Del Valle

  22-11-2021 15:40 via kxan.com
  
  DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) — One person was taken to the hospital Monday morning after a crash involving a fuel truck on State Highway 71 in Del Valle.The Austin Fire Department tweeted about the crash involving two commercial trucks at the intersection of FM 973 and SH 71, just east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.A crash involving two commercial trucks near FM 973 and SH 71 Monday morning blocked lanes. One person was taken to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threa
  
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• LIST: Christmas light displays in Central Texas

  22-11-2021 15:04 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — Thanksgiving is closing in, so you know what that means? Holiday light displays!Seriously though, there are some great displays around the area that are already lighting up the brisk night skies or will do so in the near future.Here's a list of the displays around the area available for people to visit, but if we missed one, let us know and send us the info at [email protected]. The links will take you to information on the specific displays, including how to get tic
  
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• SUV driver ID'd in Christmas parade crash that left at least 5 dead, 40 injured

  22-11-2021 12:34 via kxan.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — Investigators are looking into whether the SUV driver who plowed through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee, killing at least five people and injuring more than 40, was fleeing from a crime, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.The joyous scene of marching bands and children dancing in Santa hats and waving pompoms turned deadly in an instant on Sunday, giving way to screams and scenes of crumpled bodies as the SUV sped through barricades and str
  
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• Parade-crash suspect was in a domestic disturbance minutes earlier, police say

  22-11-2021 12:34 via kxan.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — The man suspected of plowing his SUV into a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee, killing at least five people and injuring 48, had been in a domestic disturbance just minutes before, Waukesha's police chief says.Police Chief Dan Thompson says there is no evidence the crash on Sunday was a terrorist attack.He says police are drawing up five charges of intentional homicide against Darrell Brooks, 39, of Milwaukee.Thompson identified those killed as four women ages 52
  
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• Chief: No evidence parade-crash suspect knew anyone on route

  22-11-2021 12:34 via kxan.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — The SUV driver who plowed into a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee, killing at least five people and injuring 48, was leaving the scene of a domestic dispute that had taken place just minutes earlier, Waukesha’s police chief said Monday.Police Chief Dan Thompson said that there was no evidence the bloodshed Sunday was a terrorist attack or that the suspect, Darrell Brooks Jr., knew anyone in the parade. Brooks acted alone, the chief said.Brooks, 39, of Milw
  
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• At least 5 dead, 40 injured after SUV speeds into Christmas parade

  22-11-2021 12:34 via kxan.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A joyous scene of marching bands and children dancing in Santa hats and waving pompoms turned deadly in an instant, as an SUV sped through barricades and into a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee, killing at least five people and injuring more than 40 others.One video showed a woman screaming, “Oh my God!” repeatedly as a group of young dancers was struck Sunday. A father talked of going “from one crumpled body to the other” in search
  
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• Slow warm up leading up to Thanksgiving Day storm

  22-11-2021 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite spending most of the month on the dry side, a turn towards wetter weather arrives late week... unfortunately, lining up with the Thanksgiving holiday.Today will be one of the quieter days of the next 7 with mild temps, dry skies and light winds. More clouds than sun will stretch overhead but rain is not expected. Tuesday will look and feel about the same -- 70s, partly sunny & dry. But by Wednesday... changes move in.Current indications bring a few spotty shower
  
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• Quiet weather through mid-week, Thanksgiving day storm will bring next chance of widespread rain

  22-11-2021 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sunday's weak front came through relatively quiet. We are enjoying the benefits of it today with mostly clear skies, calm north winds, and more seasonable temperatures.Today will be one of the quieter days of the next 7 with mild temps (low 70s), dry skies and light winds. More clouds than sun will stretch overhead but rain is not expected. Tuesday will look and feel about the same -- 70s, partly sunny & dry. But by Wednesday... changes move in.Wednesday will be the war
  
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• Houston Texans snap skid, winning for first time in 8 games

  22-11-2021 05:37 via kxan.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — David Culley relished a big win a couple of hours from his Tennessee hometown with his brother and sister watching.Just not enough for the first-year Texans coach to hand out game balls.“We ain’t won enough ballgames to get any game balls,” said Culley, a native of Sparta who played at Vanderbilt.The Texans snapped the NFL’s longest active skid by beating the Titans 22-13 to end the league’s longest winning streak on a wet and rainy Sun
  
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• COTA points to hiring difficulties, GPS app issues for traffic trouble at Rolling Stones concert

  22-11-2021 04:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Circuit of the Americas is responding to complaints Sunday about issues with traffic and accessibility to The Rolling Stones concert last night.
  "COTA itself is a small group of caring people who want to provide happiness and good memories, not frustration," began a statement from the venue's public relations company. It further explained the venue's team works with outside staffing companies to provide mobility-assisted services, parking attendants, food vendors, ushers, a
  
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• Colt McCoy leads Cardinals to win over Seahawks, Arizona maintains NFC lead

  22-11-2021 03:17 via kxan.com
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — Colt McCoy was outstanding filling in for Kyler Murray, throwing for 328 yards and two touchdowns, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 23-13 on Sunday.For the second straight season, McCoy was a backup thrust into a starting role in Seattle and walked away with a victory. Last year, McCoy was with the New York Giants. This season, it was with Murray missing a third straight game due to an ankle injury. What Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said after Longhorns&rsq
  
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• Small Austin-area grocery stores rely on local partnerships to keep up with Thanksgiving rush amid shortages

  22-11-2021 03:15 via kxan.com
  
  MARTINDALE, Texas (KXAN) — Local grocery stores are somewhat feeling the impact of a nationwide problem with food shortages.However, area partnerships could be critical in keeping up with the demand ahead of Thanksgiving. There are some unique challenges smaller stores are facing this year that’ll impact shoppers.“Our mission is to provide access to quality groceries, localized groceries," Taylor Burge, Co-Owner of Good Things Grocery in Martindale, said.
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• Cowboys offense held without a touchdown in 19-9 loss at Kansas City

  22-11-2021 01:35 via kxan.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KXAN) -- The Kansas City Chiefs turned Arrowhead Stadium into a house of horrors for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys offense.In a highly-anticipated matchup between two of the NFL's most electric offenses, the Kansas City defense shut down the Cowboys, forcing three Prescott turnovers and limiting the Cowboys to nine points.Short on offensive fireworks, Dallas lost its third game of the season, falling 19-9 to Kansas City.The Cowboys failed to score a touchdown for the firs
  
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• 'Some fatalities' after SUV speeds into Christmas parade

  22-11-2021 01:15 via kxan.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — An SUV driver sped through a police line and into a parade of Christmas marchers on Sunday, hitting more than 20 adults and children in a horrifying scene captured by the city’s livestream and the cellphones of onlookers.
  Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said “some” people had been killed but would not give an exact number. A person was in custody, but police gave no indication of motive.One video snows a woman screaming, “Oh my God!” r
  
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• Police: 'Some' killed when SUV hits Christmas parade

  22-11-2021 01:15 via kxan.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — An SUV driver sped through a police line and into a parade of Christmas marchers on Sunday, hitting more than 20 adults and children in a horrifying scene captured by the city’s livestream and the cellphones of onlookers.
  Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said “some” people had been killed but would not give an exact number. A person was in custody, he said, but he did not give any indication of motive.One video shows a woman screaming, “Oh my
  
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• Police: `Some fatalities' when SUV hits Christmas parade

  22-11-2021 01:15 via kxan.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — The police chief in Waukesha, Wisconsin, says there were “some fatalities” when an SUV sped into Christmas parade.Chief Dan Thompson said more than 20 people were injured Sunday. Thompson said he doesn't have an exact number of fatalities. He said a “person of interest” is in custody.A live video feed of the parade from the city of Waukesha, as well as videos taken by parade attendees, showed a red SUV breaking through barriers and speeding int
  
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• More than 20 injured when SUV plows into Christmas parade

  22-11-2021 01:15 via kxan.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — An SUV plowed into a Christmas parade in the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha on Sunday, injuring more than 20 people, the city's police chief said.Those injured appeared to include children, members of a marching band and a dance troupe, according to witnesses and videos of the incident posted online.Chief Dan Thompson said the investigation was ongoing, but that a “suspect vehicle” was recovered. Some of the injured were taken by police to hospitals, and oth
  
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• More than 20 injured after SUV plows through Wisconsin holiday parade

  22-11-2021 01:08 via kxan.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wisc. (NEXSTAR) --More than 20 people were injured when a driver of an SUV plowed through a Christmas parade in a Milwaukee suburb, according to the city’s police chief.Waukesha police chief Dan Thompson said authorities have identified a person of interest in the case.Police asked people to "avoid the downtown area for the time being," after a live video feed of the Holiday Parade from the City of Waukesha showed a red SUV breaking through barriers and speeding into the roa
  
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• Fatalities confirmed, more than 20 injured after SUV plows through Wisconsin holiday parade

  22-11-2021 01:08 via kxan.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wisc. (NEXSTAR) -- Fatalities have been confirmed after a driver of an SUV plowed through a Christmas parade in a Milwaukee suburb, according to the city’s police chief.A live video feed of the Holiday Parade from the City of Waukesha showed a red SUV breaking through barriers and speeding into the roadway where the parade was taking place. Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said the SUV struck more than 20 people, including children.
  Fire Chief Steve Howard said that 11 adults a
  
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• Car drives through Wisconsin parade, shots fired, witnesses say

  22-11-2021 01:08 via kxan.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wisc. (NEXSTAR) -- Waukesha, Wisc. police asked people to "avoid the downtown area for the time being," after multiple social media posts reported that someone drove through a parade in the area while firing shots.
  A red SUV was caught on camera speeding through the route of the city's Holiday Parade. Police would not confirm details of the incident but did say they were in the middle of an emergency and that it was an "active scene."Waukesha Alerts posted to Twitter saying there were
  
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• When should I thaw my turkey?

  22-11-2021 00:28 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- Depending on the size of your Thanksgiving turkey, you may be running out of time to thaw it in the refrigerator, which is the safest method, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.An animal chewed the turkey I left out to thaw. Can I still cook it?For this thawing method, the USDA recommends allowing approximately 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds of bird. So, a 16-pound turkey will require around four days of refrigeration. Once thawed, the turkey will need to be
  
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