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• Baylor keeps Big 12 championship hopes alive with win against Texas Tech

  27-11-2021 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (AP) — Blake Shapen threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns in his first start for ninth-ranked Baylor, and the Bears held on for a 27-24 win over Texas Tech on Saturday that kept alive their hopes of making the Big 12 championship game for the second time in three seasons.Abram Smith ran for 117 yards and a touchdown for the Bears (10-2, 7-2 Big 12, CFP No. 8), who had to wait for the outcome of Saturday night's game between No. 7 Oklahoma State and No. 10 Oklahoma. The Cowboys
  
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• Baylor beats Texas Tech, will play for Big 12 championship

  27-11-2021 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (AP) — Blake Shapen threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns in his first start for ninth-ranked Baylor, and the Bears held on for a 27-24 win over Texas Tech on Saturday that kept alive their hopes of making the Big 12 championship game for the second time in three seasons.Abram Smith ran for 117 yards and a touchdown for the Bears (10-2, 7-2 Big 12, CFP No. 8), who had to wait for the outcome of Saturday night's game between No. 7 Oklahoma State and No. 10 Oklahoma.Oklahoma Sta
  
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• Out-of-state driver fights TxTag bill from 1200 miles away

  27-11-2021 22:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Robert Haney is not a TxTag customer. In fact, he hasn't lived in Texas since 1985.Yet Texas' toll authority said he evaded a toll. TxTag mailed a bill to his home, more than 1200 miles away -- to Ohio.MORE: TxTag Troubles: Nearly $1 billion added to TxTag accounts as billing woes continue"It's just unbelievable," said Haney. "As you can imagine, each month they would add another charge and another charge."Haney says he couldn't convince TxTag it had the wrong guy. He says custom
  
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• Texas man seen shooting his partner's ex amid custody dispute claims self-defense, attorney says

  27-11-2021 21:34 via kxan.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas (KLBK) – The attorney for William “Kyle” Carruth says his client was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed Chad Read during a dispute in Lubbock, Texas, on Nov. 5.The attorney's comments come shortly after a video of a confrontation between Carruth and Read was released by an attorney for Read's widow this week.Chad Read shooting: The facts and the falloutThe footage depicts the confrontation between Read, Carruth, and Carruth's partner — who has a
  
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• Man killed by stray bullet while eating Thanksgiving dinner inside his home

  27-11-2021 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A man in Pennsylvania was killed by a stray bullet while eating dinner with his family on Thanksgiving Day.Police have identified the suspect who fired the shot, and a warrant for his arrest has been issued.Edilberto Miguel Palaez Moctezuma, 25, was eating dinner at his family residence in Norristown, just outside of Philadelphia, when the bullet entered through a window and struck him in the torso, police say. Palaez Moctezuma was unresponsive when police arrived, and later pr
  
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• Security guard protecting Nexstar news crew dies from injuries after attempted armed robbery

  27-11-2021 21:27 via kxan.com
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – A member of the Nexstar family has tragically lost his life after being shot while protecting a KRON4 news team in Oakland, California.
  KRON4 learned Saturday that Kevin Nishita, who worked as an armed guard for Star Protection Agency, died from his injuries. He leaves behind a wife, two children and three grandchildren.
  Photo of Kevin Nishita, a KRON4 security guard shot in an attempted armed robbery while on assignment in Oakland. He worked as an armed guard for
  
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• Fauci: 'I would not be surprised' if omicron COVID-19 variant already in US

  27-11-2021 21:25 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) – Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says not to let your guard down as the omicron variant, a new strain of COVID-19, spreads internationally.Fauci appeared on "Weekend TODAY" on Saturday, where he remarked that it was possible the omicron variant is already in the United States. Five things to know about omicron, new COVID-19 ‘variant of concern’
  "I would not be surprised if it is. We have not detected
  
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• RRISD board member goes on Steve Bannon's podcast, asks for donations to fight censure attempt

  27-11-2021 19:43 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock ISD board member Danielle Weston went on Steve Bannon's popular right-leaning 'War Room' podcast Thanksgiving to ask viewers for donations, which she says are to help with the financial burden of hiring an attorney after her cohorts moved to censure her."Ma'am why are they hating on you down in Texas? Why are these school boards and school districts hating on you?" Bannon started the conversation.Weston's response: "Well, I'll tell you what, they're ha
  
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• WEATHER: What's a 'cutoff low' and how can it cause flooding?

  27-11-2021 19:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We've all heard the saying "too much of a good thing can be a bad thing."
  In terms of weather across Central Texas, too many sunny days can lead to drought, and too many rainy days can lead to flooding risks. One of the weather setups that can lead to flooding is what's called a "cutoff low."The jet stream is the river of air thousands of feet in the atmosphere where storm systems (or low pressure systems) "ride" along, producing the world's weather. Typically, a storm syst
  
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• Austin shops banking on Small Business Saturday

  27-11-2021 18:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's a day dedicated to spending money at local mom and pop shops. Small Business Saturday is this weekend and the City of Austin is hoping you'll do your holiday shopping at local businesses.“We encourage shoppers to visit Austin Business Districts throughout the year to make a big impact. By spending your dollars locally, you are investing back into your community," Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director for the Economic Development Department, said in a release.B
  
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• Too much turkey? 5 Thanksgiving leftover recipes from H-E-B

  27-11-2021 18:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It happens every year: You gather the family for a big Thanksgiving meal and even though everyone leaves in food coma, there still seems to be an endless amount of leftovers that you just can't pawn off before everyone gets out the door.
  No need to eat cold turkey for the rest of the month, though. Here are a few ways to mix up your Thanksgiving leftovers from H-E-B.
  Leftover Thanksgiving Turnovers: This recipe covers all your leftover bases. Think turkey, stuffing, mashed
  
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• Austin Trail of Lights kicks off for the season — here's everything you need to know

  27-11-2021 17:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's the holidays, right from the comfort of your car. The Austin Trail of Lights returns for the 57th year Saturday and is expected to draw thousands of people to Zilker Park.
  Here's everything you need to know ahead of the grand opening.Dates and timesThe Austin Trail of Lights starts Saturday, November 27 and runs through Friday, December 31. Some nights are closed for private events.Gates open at 5:45 p.m. for people with premium passes. General admission passes will ha
  
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• Chimenea causes fire, $35K damage at east Austin home

  27-11-2021 14:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An ember from a chimenea is the cause for a house fire overnight.Austin Fire Department says the incident happened on Yorkshire Drive near the intersection of Belfast Drive around 4:15 a.m. AFD told KXAN the flames started outside and partially worked their way inside.Two people are now temporarily displaced, but nobody was hurt.Damage is estimated to be around $35,000.
  
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• Drier and warmer with increasing sunshine on Sunday

  27-11-2021 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A second round of light to moderate rain continues to push through Central Texas this afternoon and will continue into at least early evening.Rainfall amounts through mid-afternoon haven't been too heavy with the higher amounts coming in the Metro and Eastern Counties.Rainfall reports from LCRA HydrometShowers remain likely through early evening, but then start to fade by mid-late evening. The last to see the rain wrap up will be our Eastern Counties which should finally dr
  
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• Drier and warmer with gradually increasing sunshine on Sunday

  27-11-2021 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Showers continue to gradually taper off as we head through the night.Rainfall amounts Saturday weren't too heavy with the higher amounts coming in the Metro and Eastern Counties.Saturday rainfall (LCRA Hydromet)Showers remain possible until midnight with drying taking place after midnight. Overnight lows drop down into the mid 40s with mostly cloudy skies and some areas of fog hanging on.Sunday's weather looks to be a big improvement with clouds gradually giving way to incr
  
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• Cold rain moving into Central Texas this morning

  27-11-2021 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Light to moderate rain is moving into Central Texas this morning from the southwest as our next storm system approaches.A cold rain is in store for most of Saturday. Highs will struggle to get out of the 40s, with highs right around 50 degrees. The rain on Saturday comes with the coldest high temperatures since February 19th when we were in the low 40s. Thankfully it won't be that cold, but highs in the low 50s to start the weekend wont be pleasant.Weekend forecastExpect pe
  
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• Texas high school football: Round 3 playoff scores

  27-11-2021 06:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Halfway through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the Texas high school football playoff field is being whittled away to the final eight teams in each bracket.Westlake, Vandegrift, Lake Travis and Liberty Hill advanced to the regional final with wins on Friday. The playoff road ended for Bowie, Cedar Park, Rouse and Marble Falls. Texas high school football: 3rd round matchups, schedule for state playoffsLBJ looks to advance to the fourth round, facing Boerne Saturday at the Alam
  
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• Austin synagogue continues with Hanukkah events despite recent antisemitic attacks

  27-11-2021 03:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Hanukkah starts Sunday and Austin's Jewish community is determined to push past a recent rash of antisemitism.
  "So antisemitism is not something new to the Jewish community, it's been going on for centuries," said Marvin Hecker, president of the Brotherhood Group at Congregation Beth Israel. "The celebration of Hanukkah is about overcoming antisemitism." Ways to get involved after antisemitic, racist messages found at northwest Austin park That's why Hecker is particularly
  
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• St. Edward's students compete in 2nd Street District window display contest

  27-11-2021 00:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The 2nd Street District launched its 11th Annual Holiday Window Walk on Black Friday.St. Edward's University students flexed their design muscles by decorating window displays at participating stores. RELATED: Buying gifts in-store or online? Austin shoppers share their plansPeople can go online and vote for their favorite. The winning students have a chance to win $8,000 in scholarships. It's a way to draw shoppers downtown and get students involved in the community.Store emplo
  
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• Texas medical experts, travelers react to new COVID-19 'variant of concern,' Omicron

  27-11-2021 00:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The US will restrict travel starting Monday to South Africa and several surrounding countries. The move comes just after the World Health Organization declared a new strain of COVID-19, named Omicron, to be a "variant of concern."
  The travel restrictions will not impact US citizens with a negative COVID-19 test. In addition to South Africa, it applies to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.Health experts worry this new variant, named Omicron, ma
  
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• ‘We haven’t had any heat at all:' Austin apartment without heat, hot water, working stoves on Thanksgiving

  27-11-2021 00:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – A day before one of the coldest days of the year in Austin, Jazmyn Bencik was still without heat, hot water, or a working stove.The north Austin apartment complex where Bencik lives had been without natural gas for nearly two weeks. She was hopeful the gas might be turned on before Thanksgiving, but the day came and went – and the utility was never restored.Bencik, and her neighbors, were still unsure why the gas was off at all.“I have this little space heater,
  
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• Broadway icon, lyricist behind 'West Side Story' Stephen Sondheim dead at 91

  27-11-2021 00:39 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK --- Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects, has died. He was 91.Sondheim's death was announced by his Texas-based attorney, Rick Pappas, who told The New York Times the composer died Friday at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut. Sondheim's team confirmed the news to PIX11's Tamsen
  
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