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• This $7.9M Missouri mansion comes with three mines

  16-01-2022 23:40 via kxan.com
  
  ELSBERRY, Mo. (KTVI) – Sometimes the most attractive feature of a home is not the home itself. A mansion located outside a quaint Missouri city features scenic views both above and below ground.The massive property near Elsberry is listed for $7.9 million. The property houses two homes: one historic and one that's 7,400 square feet and newly renovated. The new home features high ceilings, a great room, five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.But the mansion is not the property's most striking feat
  
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• Cowboys misspell linebacker Vander Esch's name on jersey

  16-01-2022 23:17 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP/KXAN) — The Dallas Cowboys are off on the wrong foot before their playoff opener against the San Francisco 49ers.Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch’s name was misspelled on the back of his No. 55 jersey during pregame warmups. The “c” and “s” were transposed in his last name.The fourth-year player is in the final year of his rookie contract after the Cowboys didn’t exercise the fifth-year option in their first-round pick from 2018. Vand
  
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• VIDEO: Keys to the Cowboys-49ers wild card playoff game

  16-01-2022 22:08 via kxan.com
  
  FRISCO, Texas (Silver Star Nation) — Is it the 90s again? A historic rivalry is renewed in Arlington on Sunday between two times that dominated football in the 90s.After a two-year absence from the playoffs, the Dallas Cowboys host the San Francisco 49ers in a playoff game for the first time since the 1994 NFC Championship game.Second-year head coach Mike McCarthy is tasked with achieving the ultimate goal for owner Jerry Jones and a starving fan base: a Super Bowl. The path to glory start
  
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• 2 people hospitalized in 2-vehicle rollover on I-35 Sunday

  16-01-2022 21:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four people were involved in a crash on northbound Interstate 35 that led to a two-vehicle rollover.Austin-Travis County EMS crews responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 1600 block of northbound I-35 just before 2 p.m. Sunday. Crews helped extricate four patients after both vehicles rolled over.Two patients have been transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with "potentially serious" injuries; however, officials said those aren't expected to be life-threatening. The ot
  
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• Texas launches digital ballot-by-mail tracking system

  16-01-2022 19:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters utilizing ballot-by-mail offerings can now track the status of their ballot online with the launch of a new digital tool. The digital initiative was created through House Bill 1382 during the 87th Texas Legislature.The digital tool lives on the Texas Secretary of State's website, under the "My Voter Portal" tab. Officials required the launch of the program come in time for the March primary elections. State of Texas: ‘People have just put it off’ –
  
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• 'Game changing for pregnancies.' First laser surgery on twins in the womb at Dell Children's

  16-01-2022 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Jeanette Becerra can't wait to meet her identical twin boys. It runs in the family. "Dad's side, they have identical twins," Becerra said. "When I did my first ultrasound, they found two hearts. I was like, 'Wow!' Like, I was so surprised!"Becerra, 26, and her boyfriend were preparing for the babies when she got an unexpected diagnosis after seeing several specialists last fall. Jeanette Becerra and her boyfriend are expecting identical twins.
  
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• Austin Public Health interim director to take over as permanent leader

  16-01-2022 17:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After serving as the interim director of Austin Public Health since May 2021, Adrienne Sturrup will officially take over as director of the agency on Tuesday.APH is the entity largely behind the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as assists with community health-based initiatives. Services offered through APH include immunizations, job assistance, health screenings, emergency preparedness programs and offering food, clothing and shelter.“I am humbled
  
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• ‘I am grateful to be alive’: Rabbi speaks out after Texas synagogue hostage situation

  16-01-2022 16:28 via kxan.com
  
  COLLEYVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — The rabbi who was held hostage for nearly 12 hours at his Texas synagogue on Saturday has broken his silence in an emotional Facebook post Sunday morning.Charlie Cytron-Walker and the other hostages all made it out of the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville alive after the standoff that lasted all day.The incident ended when an FBI SWAT team entered the building at about 9 p.m. The hostage taker was killed in a “shooting incident” that
  
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• Boat, dock completely destroyed in fire near Pennybacker Bridge

  16-01-2022 16:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Fire Department crews responded to a dock fire just after 8 a.m. Sunday morning, where one boat and dock were completely destroyed. The call came in at 1756 Channel Road, near Pennybacker Bridge.Austin Fire crews put out a fire near the Pennybacker Bridge Sunday morning that completely destroyed one boat and dock. (KXAN Photo/Mariano Garza)Austin Fire crews put out a fire near the Pennybacker Bridge Sunday morning that completely destroyed one boat and dock. (KXAN Ph
  
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• LIVE: How to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Central Texas

  16-01-2022 15:29 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — With Monday marking the observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, communities across Central Texas are commemorating the civil rights icon's legacy with celebrations and festivities.
  However, in the wake of the latest coronavirus surge, some communities have had to cancel or repurpose their ceremonies as virtual or distanced options. Read on for a look, by community, at celebrations being held in honor of MLK Day.AustinAustin MLK Day LivestreamThe Austin Area Herita
  
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• How to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Central Texas

  16-01-2022 15:29 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — With Monday marking the observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, communities across Central Texas are commemorating the civil rights icon's legacy with celebrations and festivities.
  However, in the wake of the latest coronavirus surge, some communities have had to cancel or repurpose their ceremonies as virtual or distanced options. Read on for a look, by community, at celebrations being held in honor of MLK Day.AustinAustin MLK Day LivestreamThe Austin Area Herita
  
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• State of Texas: 'People have just put it off' - Groups seek funds to help fight COVID vaccine hesitancy

  16-01-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Hospitals near capacity.Schools forced to close.Texas is still facing the fallout from the surge of COVID cases caused by the Omicron variant.But there are already efforts underway to help minimize the effects of future surges.The Texas Department of State Health Services is offering financial help to organizations across the state that are willing to help promote the COVID vaccine in underserved and rural communities.DSHS already awarded one round of grants last year, and the
  
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• Much more pleasant (and less windy) day ahead

  16-01-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Winds calmed down overnight, but are still a little breezy Sunday morning. Plan for a much more pleasant day today with northwest winds around 5 to 10 mph, sunny skies and seasonable temperatures.Our warming trend begins today and will last through the first half of the week ahead. We'll remain dry through this time frame as well. High temperatures will peak Tuesday and Wednesday in the mid 70s.Then things get a little interesting...Our next cold front looks to sweep throug
  
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• Another big warm-up ahead of another strong cold front

  16-01-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We enjoyed a nice turnaround with less wind and milder temperatures on Sunday as highs reached the low 60s in the afternoon.Tonight will be clear and chilly with lows in the mid 30s. I expect we'll stay above freezing in Austin, but many neighborhoods away from the city should drop near or slightly below freezing to start Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.Tonight's forecastMonday will be sunny and even warmer as highs push into the upper 60s to near 70 degrees with a com
  
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• 'Baby Shark' becomes the most-watched video on YouTube, surpasses 10 billion views

  16-01-2022 06:16 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - "Baby Shark," a children's song that may already be stuck in your head, has become the most viewed video on YouTube, surpassing 10 billion views on the platform earlier this week.
  The video was uploaded to YouTube in June 2016 by Pinkfong, a South Korean education company, and recorded by singer Hope Segoine.By March 2020, the video had already amassed over 4.6 billion views, making it one of YouTube's top five watched videos of all time, the Associated Press reports. By November 202
  
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• Experts warn against using Benadryl and milk to treat COVID, despite NC lawmaker's post

  16-01-2022 06:13 via kxan.com
  
  RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Several questionable methods have been suggested as treatments for COVID-19, from a medication that fights malaria to the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin.But milk and Benadryl?A North Carolina state lawmaker recently posted a study on social media that suggests compounds in those two commonplace products might be effective against the virus that causes COVID-19. Experts, however, say more research is needed, and warn against attempting to self-medicate with the compou
  
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• Chinese city Xi'an lifts some restrictions after lockdown

  16-01-2022 05:17 via kxan.com
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese city of Xi’an has gradually begun lifting restrictions after over three weeks of lockdown as authorities sought to stamp out a local outbreak before the Beijing Winter Olympic Games are due to start.State-owned broadcaster CCTV reported Sunday that certain counties and development zones in Xi'an had begun restoring production.Officials told a news conference that lockdown measures had been either partially or completely lifted in some communities that have
  
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• Chinese city lifts some restrictions after 3-week lockdown

  16-01-2022 05:17 via kxan.com
  
  BEIJING (AP) — State media are reporting the Chinese city of Xi’an has gradually begun lifting restrictions after over three weeks of lockdown as authorities sought to stamp out a local outbreak.State-owned broadcaster CCTV reported Sunday that certain counties and development zones in Xi'an had begun restoring production, citing a news conference by Xi’an officials.They also said that lockdown measures had been either partially or completely lifted in some communities that hav
  
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• Beijing reports first local omicron case ahead of Olympics

  16-01-2022 05:17 via kxan.com
  
  HONG KONG (AP) — Beijing has reported its first local omicron infection, according to state media, weeks before the Winter Olympic Games are due to start.The infected person lives and works in the city’s northwestern district of Haidian and had no travel history outside of Beijing for the past two weeks. The individual experienced symptoms on Thursday and was tested on Friday for COVID-19, officials said in a news conference Saturday during which they confirmed the infection.The infe
  
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• Beijing reports 1st local omicron case ahead of Olympics

  16-01-2022 05:17 via kxan.com
  
  HONG KONG (AP) — Beijing has reported its first local omicron infection, according to state media, weeks before the Winter Olympic Games are due to start.The infected person lives and works in the city’s northwestern district of Haidian and had no travel history outside of Beijing for the past two weeks. The individual experienced symptoms on Thursday and was tested on Friday for COVID-19, officials said in a news conference Saturday.
  The news of the infection comes less than three w
  
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• Could an omicron peak happen soon? University of Texas researchers think so

  16-01-2022 05:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin seem to think an Omicron peak could happen soon.
  Modelers say some states are already showing evidence of a peak, but it comes as cases spread in Central Texas schools.
  "Teachers are...teachers are pretty worn thin," said Benjamin Sterling, President of Education Round Rock. "A lot of us are reaching a breaking point as far as stress levels."
  Sterling is speaking for teachers in his close circle. "I'm a parent, but you know I
  
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• 5 injured in crash near Oak Hill

  16-01-2022 03:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS medics took three adults and two kids to the hospital after a crash in the Oak Hill area Saturday night.
  Medics responded to W State Highway 71 and Covered Bridge Drive at around 7:15 p.m.
  ATCEMS said in a tweet that medics took two kids to Dell Children's Medical Center with serious and potentially serious injuries.
  The adults were taken to St. David's South Austin Medical Center with potentially serious injuries.
  
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• Near 10-acre fire burns near Mustang Ridge amid high wind concerns

  16-01-2022 03:10 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A fire that started on a road in southeastern Travis County spread to an estimated 10-acres Saturday night.Travis County Fire Rescue Chief Ken Bailey said firefighters responded just north of Mustang Ridge in the area of State Highways 130 and 45 around 6:30 p.m.Some construction equipment, though initially in danger, was saved, Chief Bailey said.No one was injured.Austin AFD shift commander said they also responded to assist.Officials issued warnings about hi
  
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• Grass fire burns near Mustang Ridge amid high wind concerns

  16-01-2022 03:10 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department is assisting Travis County Fire Rescue with a fire just north of Mustang Ridge on Saturday evening.
  The fire was burning in the area of State Highways 130 and 45.It is unknown how large the fire is or if anyone is injured.At last check, an AFD shift commander said they weren't working any other fires amid the high winds.
  Officials issued warnings about high winds and wildfire danger starting Friday through Saturday night.
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• Austin police patrolling Jewish centers in response to Colleyville hostage situation

  16-01-2022 01:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department says they're doing extra patrols at local Jewish centers and facilities in response to a hostage situation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area at a synagogue.
  Meanwhile, Shalom Austin is asking people to be diligent and says they've been in touch with local law enforcement.
  "This incident appears to be local and isolated; however, we continue to monitor this ongoing situation for any possible impact it may have on our local community," Shalom Austin wrote
  
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• Austin police adding patrols to Jewish centers in response to Colleyville hostage situation

  16-01-2022 01:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department says they're doing extra patrols at local Jewish centers and facilities in response to a hostage situation at a Dallas-Fort Worth area synagogue on Saturday.
  Meanwhile, Shalom Austin -- a local organization -- is asking people to be diligent and says they've been in touch with local law enforcement.
  "This incident appears to be local and isolated," said a Facebook post from Shalom Austin of the situation in Colleyville, "however, we continue to monit
  
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• AFD fights fire at metal service shop on North Lamar

  16-01-2022 00:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Fire Department has knocked down a fire in a metal service shop building Saturday evening.The business is located at 6518 North Lamar Boulevard, which is in between W Koenig Lane and Airport Boulevard.An employee is being evaluated by Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, according to a Tweet from Austin Fire.KXAN has a crew headed to the scene.
  
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