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• No. 17 Texas basketball bullies Stanford for win in Las Vegas

  19-12-2021 23:49 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP/KXAN) -- Andrew Jones scored 13 points and No. 17 Texas beat Stanford 60-53 on Sunday in the Pac 12 Coast-to-Coast Challenge.The Longhorns (8-2) used a 13-0 second-half run to seize control and pull away for their seventh victory in eight games. Timmy Allen and Dylan Disu each added 11 points.The Longhorns held Stanford to its second-lowest scoring output of the season, forcing 23 Cardinal turnovers.The final 10 minutes of the game grinded for both offenses. Texas went on a 6:59 sc
  
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• How toxic mold cost one Austin family their home, health

  19-12-2021 23:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On a recent trip to New Orleans with her eldest daughter, Austin resident Kristina Baehr walked by a building and, without stepping foot in it, immediately knew there was mold present inside.
  "She and I would be like, 'it's there, it's in there," she said. "That's how sensitive we are to toxic mold and water damage."This time last year, Baehr was staying at a local hotel and navigating a benign tumor diagnosis. It was the latest health complication in a multi-year lita
  
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• Cowboys close in on division crown with 21-6 win over Giants

  19-12-2021 22:26 via kxan.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (KXAN) -- It wasn't close to a masterpiece, but the Dallas Cowboys took care of business to move closer to the NFC East division crown.The Cowboys turned the New York Giants over four times on their way to a 21-6 division win Sunday afternoon. Dallas leads Washington and Philadelphia by three and a half games in the standings. The Cowboys can clinch the division with a win next week against Washington or if the Eagles and WFT tie Tuesday.
  Giants quarterback Mike Glennon thr
  
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• Manchin says he will not vote for Build Back Better: 'This is a no'

  19-12-2021 21:36 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) – Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced on "Fox News Sunday" that he will not vote for President Biden’s "mammoth" climate and social spending bill, essentially killing the White House's top legislative priority."I cannot vote to continue with this piece of legislation. I just can't. I tried everything humanly possible. I can't get there," he told guest host Bret Baier. "This is a no on this legislation.""I have tried everything I know to do," he added,
  
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• Rain building back in this evening with chilly weather

  19-12-2021 21:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An early morning widespread rain brought only a few hundredths of an inch to most of Central Texas before sunrise this morning. A few spotty showers remain possible through mid-afternoon before our next widespread rain arrives.After some morning sunshine, clouds will make an afternoon return. Temperatures will be chilly with highs in the low 50s. This would make it our coldest high temperature since February 19th when we only reached the 40s in Austin.The wind won't be as g
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine hesitation? Researchers say decision is personal and complicated

  19-12-2021 19:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — Mia Greer has been trying to talk to anyone who will listen."I will scream from the rooftops to please, please, please help us help you. Get the vaccine! Help us, help you, save your family members and your loved ones," Greer said. "We just don't want any more deaths, just because we have all these misunderstandings and these feelings of distrust."Community Coalition for Health providing information and answering questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. (Courtesy:
  
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• WATCH: RRISD middle schoolers write welcome letters to Afghan refugees

  19-12-2021 18:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After this summer's expanded Taliban presence and military takeover in Afghanistan, a projected 1,020 refugees are expected to resettle in Central Texas in fiscal year 2021-22. One group of local middle schoolers are working to welcome these newcomers with open arms, one letter at a time.A class of sixth graders at Round Rock ISD's Deerpark Middle School shared letters with the Refugee Services of Texas to help welcome new residents into the community. RSTX and local animat
  
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• State of Texas: Cost concerns rise over plan to change how electric market functions

  19-12-2021 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Thursday, the Public Utilities Commission voted to move forward with more changes to improve the reliability of Texas’ power grid.While much of the focus in recent months has been around weatherization requirements to make sure our infrastructure would be ready ahead of this winter, Thursday’s decision impacts how the electric market operates.Ahead of the public meeting, protesters gathered at the Capitol before marching a petition with more than 3,500 sig
  
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• Surveillance video from inside Barton Creek Mall reveals chaos during 'active attack' call

  19-12-2021 06:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Surveillance video from the Twisted Cork Wine Bar inside Barton Creek Mall shows the chaos inside as people evacuated during an incident Saturday night.READ THE LATEST ON THIS SITUATION HERE: Barton Creek Mall deemed ‘safe’ after reports of shooting, robberyWhile the Austin Police Department reported the scene had been cleared as of Saturday night and no injuries were reported, Austin-Travis County emergency responders activated an 'active attack' response and law en
  
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• Police say smashed jewelry cases mistaken for gunshots at Barton Creek Mall

  19-12-2021 04:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police said Barton Creek Mall has now been "cleared and is safe" after they evacuated the building Saturday night to investigate reports of a shooting and a robbery.
  Police shared that anyone still inside the mall can now come out and exit safely.The scene has been cleared and is safe. Anyone still inside can exit safely. - PIO8— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) December 19, 2021
  Earlier, Austin-Travis County EMS said that multiple 911 callers reported
  
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• LIVE: Barton Creek Mall deemed 'safe' after reports of shooting, robbery

  19-12-2021 04:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police said Barton Creek Mall has now been "cleared and is safe" after they evacuated the building Saturday night to investigate reports of a shooting and a robbery.
  Police shared that anyone still inside the mall can now come out and exit safely.The scene has been cleared and is safe. Anyone still inside can exit safely. - PIO8— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) December 19, 2021
  Earlier, Austin-Travis County EMS said that multiple 911 callers reported
  
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• LIVE: Austin police, medics working 'active attack response' at Barton Creek Mall

  19-12-2021 04:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police and medics are working an "active attack response" following reports of a shooting at Barton Creek Mall.Austin-Travis County EMS said that multiple 911 callers reported "several people with guns and shots fired" near the food court. No patients have been reported at this time.The Austin Police Department posted on Twitter that the mall is being evacuated as a "safety precaution" after reports of a possible shooting. However, police said there are no injuries r
  
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• Barton Creek Mall deemed 'safe' after reports of shooting, robbery

  19-12-2021 04:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police said Barton Creek Mall has now been "cleared and is safe" after they evacuated the building Saturday night to investigate reports of a shooting and a robbery.
  Police shared that anyone still inside the mall can now come out and exit safely.The scene has been cleared and is safe. Anyone still inside can exit safely. - PIO8— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) December 19, 2021
  Earlier, Austin-Travis County EMS said that multiple 911 callers reported
  
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• Austin police, medics working 'active attack response' at Barton Creek Mall

  19-12-2021 04:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police and medics are working an "active attack response" following reports of a shooting at Barton Creek Mall.Austin-Travis County EMS said that multiple 911 callers reported "several people with guns and shots fired" near the food court.No patients have been reported at this time.This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
  
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• 2,200 fentanyl-laced pills worth $43,000 seized in Bastrop County

  19-12-2021 03:25 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — More than 2,000 fentanyl-laced pills have been found at a home in Bastrop County.The discovery was made when investigators raided a home in the Shiloh community of Bastrop County on Thursday.Inside the home, they found about 2,200 counterfeit OxyContin pills that contained fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid responsible for a growing number of overdose deaths across the nation.The drugs have a street value of $43,000, according to the Bastrop County Sheri
  
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• Texas women's basketball coach looks to Twitter for game after COVID-19 cancels Arizona matchup

  19-12-2021 01:58 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer is turning to Twitter in hopes of finding a game on short notice.No. 11 Texas was scheduled to play against No. 4 Arizona Sunday in the Coast to Coast Challenge in Las Vegas, but the game was canceled Saturday due to COVID-19 issues within the Arizona program.Schaefer put out the open request Saturday night, writing "I know it's late but it's an opportunity.""Does anyone want to play us at 2:30 tomorrow on ESPN
  
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• Texas high school football: Westlake's offense sputtering against stout Guyer defense, trails 14-13 at halftime

  19-12-2021 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — Stop if you've heard this before: the Westlake Chaparrals are playing in a state football championship game.The Chaps, led by their Clemson-bound quarterback Cade Klubnik and ironclad defense, are not only vying to win their third consecutive Class 6A title, but they're trying to give a proper goodbye to retiring head coach Todd Dodge. Dodge announced before the season, his eighth at Westlake, he'd retire from coaching when Westlake's season ends. Fans send off We
  
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• Texas high school football: Westlake trailing for 1st time all season, down 14-13 to Guyer after 1st quarter

  19-12-2021 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — Stop if you've heard this before: the Westlake Chaparrals are playing in a state football championship game.The Chaps, led by their Clemson-bound quarterback Cade Klubnik and ironclad defense, are not only vying to win their third consecutive Class 6A title, but they're trying to give a proper goodbye to retiring head coach Todd Dodge. Dodge announced before the season, his eighth at Westlake, he'd retire from coaching when Westlake's season ends. Fans send off We
  
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• Texas high school football: Westlake regains lead 20-14 early in 3rd quarter in 6A D2 title game

  19-12-2021 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  Note: Scroll down to the live blog for the most up-to-date information on the Class 6A Division II championship game between Westlake and Guyer.ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — Stop if you've heard this before: the Westlake Chaparrals are playing in a state football championship game.The Chaps, led by their Clemson-bound quarterback Cade Klubnik and ironclad defense, are not only vying to win their third consecutive Class 6A title, but they're trying to give a proper goodbye to retiring head coac
  
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• Texas high school football: Westlake looks for 3rd consecutive state title, takes on Denton Guyer

  19-12-2021 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — Stop if you've heard this before: the Westlake Chaparrals are playing in a state football championship game.The Chaps, led by their Clemson-bound quarterback Cade Klubnik and ironclad defense, are not only vying to win their third consecutive Class 6A title, but they're trying to give a proper goodbye to retiring head coach Todd Dodge. Dodge announced before the season, his eighth at Westlake, he'd retire from coaching when Westlake's season ends. Fans send off We
  
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• Texas high school football: Westlake looking for 3rd consecutive state title, takes on Denton Guyer

  19-12-2021 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — Stop if you've heard this before: the Westlake Chaparrals are playing in a state football championship game.The Chaps, led by their Clemson-bound quarterback Cade Klubnik and ironclad defense, are not only vying to win their third consecutive Class 6A title, but they're trying to give a proper goodbye to retiring head coach Todd Dodge. Dodge announced before the season, his eighth at Westlake, he'd retire from coaching when Westlake's season ends. Fans send off We
  
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• Texas high school football: Westlake explodes in 2nd half to win 3rd straight title 40-21 over Guyer

  19-12-2021 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  Note: Scroll down to the live blog for the most up-to-date information on the Class 6A Division II championship game between Westlake and Guyer.ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — Stop if you've heard this before: the Westlake Chaparrals are playing in a state football championship game.The Chaps, led by their Clemson-bound quarterback Cade Klubnik and ironclad defense, are not only vying to win their third consecutive Class 6A title, but they're trying to give a proper goodbye to retiring head coac
  
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• Texas high school football: Westlake cashes in big plays, leads Guyer 37-21 in 4th quarter

  19-12-2021 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  Note: Scroll down to the live blog for the most up-to-date information on the Class 6A Division II championship game between Westlake and Guyer.ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — Stop if you've heard this before: the Westlake Chaparrals are playing in a state football championship game.The Chaps, led by their Clemson-bound quarterback Cade Klubnik and ironclad defense, are not only vying to win their third consecutive Class 6A title, but they're trying to give a proper goodbye to retiring head coac
  
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• Texas high school football: Westlake cashes in big plays, leads Guyer 30-21 after 3rd quarter

  19-12-2021 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  Note: Scroll down to the live blog for the most up-to-date information on the Class 6A Division II championship game between Westlake and Guyer.ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — Stop if you've heard this before: the Westlake Chaparrals are playing in a state football championship game.The Chaps, led by their Clemson-bound quarterback Cade Klubnik and ironclad defense, are not only vying to win their third consecutive Class 6A title, but they're trying to give a proper goodbye to retiring head coac
  
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• Texas high school football: Back-and-forth battle in 6A D2 title game, Guyer leads Westlake 21-20 in 3rd

  19-12-2021 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  Note: Scroll down to the live blog for the most up-to-date information on the Class 6A Division II championship game between Westlake and Guyer.ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — Stop if you've heard this before: the Westlake Chaparrals are playing in a state football championship game.The Chaps, led by their Clemson-bound quarterback Cade Klubnik and ironclad defense, are not only vying to win their third consecutive Class 6A title, but they're trying to give a proper goodbye to retiring head coac
  
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• UTEP still looking for 1st bowl win since 1967 after loss to Fresno State

  19-12-2021 00:56 via kxan.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jordan Mims ran for 165 yards and two touchdown and caught five passes for 71 yards and another score to help Fresno State beat UTEP 31-24 on Saturday in the New Mexico Bowl.Fresno State (10-3) won the bowl game for the first time in three tries.Jake Haener was 26 of 41 for 286 yards and a touchdown. His status had been somewhat in doubt when he briefly entered the transfer portal after coach Kalen DeBoer took the job at Washington.Mims' 22-yard catch and run late
  
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• 66-year-old Texas transplant using billboard to find love

  19-12-2021 00:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Is it love at first billboard? That's the strategy a man who moved to Central Texas six months ago is hoping will find him a woman to spend the rest of his days with.Jim Bays, 66, moved to Texas earlier this year because he "wanted to come to the freeist place on the Earth." Bays has roots in Washington State and California.
  Turns out, finding love in Central Texas hasn't resulted in any long-term love prospects yet, but Bays is looking to change that."I'm an older guy now and h
  
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