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• John Stockton's Gonzaga tickets suspended after refusing to wear mask

  23-01-2022 23:19 via kxan.com
  
  SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga has suspended John Stockton’s basketball season tickets after the Hall of Fame point guard refused to comply with the university's mask mandate.Stockton, one of Gonzaga's most prominent alums, confirmed the move in a Saturday interview with The Spokesman-Review.“Basically, it came down to, they were asking me to wear a mask to the games and being a public figure, someone a little bit more visible, I stuck out in the crowd a little bit,”
  
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• Austin Fire crews extinguish flames near east Austin strip mall

  23-01-2022 22:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Fire Department crews have extinguished a fire that started behind an east Austin strip mall Sunday afternoon. Located at 720 Bastrop Highway, officials said the fire started in a homeless camp behind the mall.Austin Fire Department crews have extinguished a fire that started behind an east Austin strip mall Sunday afternoon. (Courtesy: Austin Fire Department)Austin Fire Department crews have extinguished a fire that started behind an east Austin strip mall Sunday af
  
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• Beijing Olympics: Watch our special report Sunday

  23-01-2022 22:43 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) -- The Winter Olympics from Beijing are less than two weeks away.To get you ready for the winter sports celebration, starting Feb. 4, we’re sharing stories produced by our team of Nexstar reporters and photographers covering China 2022 — including KXAN reporter Jala Washington. Team USA unveils Olympic opening ceremony uniforms by Ralph LaurenWashington will give you an inside look at the U.S. Curling team with a feature on the ATX Curling Club. The special will also
  
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• Austin mayor's office eyes affordable housing bond proposition

  23-01-2022 22:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Amid a competitive housing market and soaring home prices, some Austin officials are eyeing potential bond propositions to help increase the city's affordable housing supply.Officials with Austin Mayor Steve Adler's office confirmed he is exploring a possible $500 million housing bond to expand affordable housing options. No formal proposals are in place and the tentative proposition is still early in its development process. RELATED: More homes sold in Austin-Round Rock ma
  
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• Biden's $15 minimum wage increase to impact nearly 7,000 federal workers in Texas

  23-01-2022 16:52 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXAN/The Hill) — Following direction from President Joe Biden for federal agencies to implement a $15 an hour minimum wage, nearly 7,000 Texans will be affected by the change.The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a memo on Friday that provided guidance for adjusted pay rates, a change which OPM referred to as a "general policy" courtesy the Biden-Harris administration. The new policy is set to go into full effect Jan. 30 and will impact approximately 6,800 feder
  
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• Capital Metro awarded $750K in federal funding for Orange Line light rail

  23-01-2022 15:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Federal Transit Administration authorized a $750,000 grant for a portion of Capital Metro's upcoming Orange Line light rail service, according to fiscal documents.On Thursday, the FTA announced its awarding of $11 million for 20 projects across 12 states, including CapMetro's funding allocation. The funding comes through the FTA's Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning, which aims to connect communities with public transportation services and affordable
  
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• Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle in north Austin

  23-01-2022 13:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person has died after they were hit by a vehicle in north Austin in the early hours of Sunday morning.Austin-Travis County EMS said the crash happened on Research Boulevard near the intersection with North Lamar Boulevard shortly before 2 a.m.Police shut down part of US 183 for the investigation into the incident.First responders did not provide any immediate information about the circumstances of the crash or the person who was killed.
  
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• Widespread rain develops overnight into Monday

  23-01-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Our cloudy and dry day will continue into a cloudy and dry evening. Near and after midnight showers gradually develop from southwest to northeast spreading widespread rain into Central Texas.Tonight's forecastOvernight lows only drop into the low 40s making for a cold rain, but no wintry weather expected throughout Central Texas.Monday starts wet with widespread rain and even an isolated thunderstorm. Gradually through the afternoon the rain wraps up.
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• Cloudy & cool day ahead - cold rain begins tonight

  23-01-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Clouds increased overnight and have acted like a blanket over Central Texas. Temperatures were about 15 to 25 degrees warmer as a result. These clouds will stick around all day Sunday and keep temperatures from warming too much - with highs in the 50s.A storm system moving out of Northern Mexico later this evening will begin to increase our chances for rain as soon as tonight. A good soaking rain, with even some embedded thunder, looks possible late tonight through the firs
  
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• State of Texas: ERCOT staffing shortages could affect future deadlines to improve electric grid

  23-01-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Electric Reliability Commission of Texas officially filed its final winter readiness inspections report on Tuesday, stating that 321 of the 324 generators it inspected are compliant with the new weatherization requirements.Power generators were required to weatherize by Dec. 1, 2021, after lawmakers passed major grid reforms in the spring following the February freeze. Between Dec. 2 and 22, ERCOT hired contractors to perform inspections at 302 generation resources a
  
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• Missing: Austin police searching for 58-year-old man

  23-01-2022 05:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are concerned Saturday for a 58-year-old man's well-being due to his medical conditions.
  That is why they're asking for help finding Brett Warner, who according to a press release, was last seen around 10:30 a.m. in the 12600 block of Ridgeline Boulevard near Lakeline Mall.He's described as being 5-foot, 11-inches tall, and weighing about 200 pounds. Police say he was wearing dark gray sweatpants and black shoes.
  Anyone with information about where Warner migh
  
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• Gould's FG on final play gives 49ers 13-10 upset of Packers

  23-01-2022 05:52 via kxan.com
  
  GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Robbie Gould continued his playoff perfection and moved the San Francisco 49ers one step away from their second Super Bowl appearance in three seasons with a 45-yard field goal as time expired for a 13-10 upset of Green Bay on Saturday night.On a field littered with snow flurries, Gould's kick knocked off the top-seeded Packers and possibly ended Aaron Rodgers' tenure in Green Bay. Gould has made all 20 of his career playoff field-goal attempts.“I always trust
  
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• UT hoops caps off strong week with win at TCU

  23-01-2022 05:43 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (AP/KXAN) -- Joanne Allen-Taylor and Audrey Warren combined to score 27 points and distribute nine assists as No. 15 Texas continued its season-long road success by cruising past in-state Big 12 Conference rival TCU 68-47.Lauren Ebo registered a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Texas pulled away with a dominant second quarter, outscoring TCU 22-9. The Longhorns led 38-19 at the break.Coming off a statement win at No. 7 Iowa State, 66-48 on Wednesday, the Longhorns
  
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• IRS to open 2021 tax season Monday, things to remember when filing

  23-01-2022 04:53 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS)-- With the filing season beginning on Jan. 24, which is 17 days earlier than last year, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers of some things to remember when filling out income tax returns this year.
  "The pandemic continues to create challenges, but the IRS reminds people there are important steps they can take to help ensure their tax return and refund don't face processing delays," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig.The IRS offered these five tips to help taxpayers sp
  
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• Mural honoring 'Hi, How Are You' advocate Daniel Johnston unveiled in downtown Austin

  23-01-2022 03:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A new mural was unveiled in Austin Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of local musician and artist Daniel Johnston.Jan. 22 is the late Johnston's birthday and "Hi, How Are You" Day in Austin. The day was meant to ignite conversations about the importance of mental health and confront stigma that sometimes surrounds it.The Contemporary Austin museum commissioned a mural from Johnston's artwork on the Seventh Street wall of the Jones Center in downtown Austin. The exhibitio
  
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• Austin mural honoring Daniel Johnston unveiled on 'Hi, How Are You' Day

  23-01-2022 03:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A new mural was unveiled in Austin Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of local musician and artist Daniel Johnston.Jan. 22 is the late Johnston's birthday and "Hi, How Are You" Day in Austin. The day was meant to ignite conversations about the importance of mental health and confront stigma that sometimes surrounds it.The Contemporary Austin museum commissioned a mural from Johnston's artwork on the Seventh Street wall of the Jones Center in downtown Austin. The exhibitio
  
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• Rolling Pines 812-acre fire 95% contained

  23-01-2022 02:08 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Saturday update from the Texas A&M Forest Service said the Rolling Pines Fire in Bastrop County is nearly contained.
  The fire started Jan. 18 and grew to more than 800 acres due to embers from a controlled burn that flew outside the intended boundaries. It's 95% contained four days later, according to a tweet from the agency's account. Photos: Rolling Pines Fire burns more than 800 acres in Bastrop CountyThe fire forced about 250 families to evacuate at
  
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• Bengals clinch AFC Championship spot with franchise's first road playoff win

  23-01-2022 01:59 via kxan.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals just keep ending postseason droughts, and their latest victory has them in their first AFC championship game in 33 years.Rookie Evan McPherson kicked a 52-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the fourth-seeded Bengals past the top-seeded Tennessee Titans 19-16 on Saturday to end the NFL's longest active road playoff skid.A week after snapping a 31-year playoff victory drought, the Bengals (12-7) finally won their first road game in the pos
  
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• 3 keys to Texas' 56-51 win over Oklahoma State

  23-01-2022 00:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns needed a streak snapper Saturday after two straight conference losses dampened the expectations around the program.Saturday's game against Oklahoma State won't be archived among college basketball's best games, but Texas clawed its way to a 56-51 win. It was only the seventh of an 18-game grind of a conference schedule, and it felt like a game the Longhorns couldn't afford to lose.For most of the first half, it looked like the Cowboys' defense was going to be
  
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