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• Texas Tech students camp out for tickets ahead of showdown with Beard, Longhorns

  30-01-2022 23:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The line was already forming outside of United Supermarkets Arena just hours after No. 13 Texas Tech dispatched of Mississippi State Saturday in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.Texas Tech Basketball's Twitter account shared a video Saturday night of students lining up with tents to make sure they procure tickets for Tuesday's highly-anticipated game against Chris Beard and the Texas Longhorns. Texas’ Andrew Jones to donate NIL money to cancer researchBeard will make his firs
  
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• Texas Tech students camp out ahead of showdown with Beard, Longhorns

  30-01-2022 23:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The line was already forming outside of United Supermarkets Arena just hours after No. 13 Texas Tech dispatched of Mississippi State Saturday in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.Texas Tech Basketball's Twitter account shared a video Saturday night of students lining up with tents to make sure they're in the building for Tuesday's highly-anticipated game against Chris Beard and the Texas Longhorns. Texas’ Andrew Jones to donate NIL money to cancer researchBeard will make his f
  
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• Will you need a COVID vaccine booster to travel?

  30-01-2022 22:49 via kxan.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - You don’t need vaccination against COVID-19 — better yet a vaccine booster — to simply cross the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. But tourists and locals alike will soon need full vaccination, including a booster, in order to participate in some of the city’s most fun activities.That’s because, as of Feb. 1, the San Francisco Department of Public Health requires that all people eligible for a COVID-19 booster must show proof of the shot if they&
  
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• IRS changes: More Americans eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit in 2022

  30-01-2022 22:46 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) – The Internal Revenue Service says more people without children now qualify for a larger tax break.The Earned Income Tax Credit is the federal government's largest refundable tax credit for low- to moderate-income families. Those who qualify can reduce the amount of taxes they owe and get a bigger refund. Two IRS letters coming will affect your 2021 taxes
  In years past, the credit was for eligible working families, but now the age bracket has expanded to include more lower-income wo
  
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• Round Rock ISD trustee announces plans to resign at next board meeting

  30-01-2022 21:58 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees member Dr. Jun Xiao will resign at the board's next meeting, he announced in a Facebook post Friday. This is the second time Xiao has voiced intentions to resign, following an initial announcement in August after a tense board meeting on district mask policies.The announcement came after a Thursday evening meeting, where the board discussed in closed session "the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, disciplin
  
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• Texas families filing claims over baby food concerns

  30-01-2022 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KXAN) — Destiny Mireles looks at every ingredient. "I have to watch like everything at this point," said Mireles about what her kids eat. Destiny Mireles filed toxic baby food claim with an Alabama law firm. (Courtesy Destiny Mireles)
  Mireles explained that when they were younger she didn't think about the potential impact of metals on their health."My youngest is high functioning autistic, my daughter's ADHD, my second son's ADHD, my oldest is on a spectrum of autism,"
  
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• Netflix's 'Cheer' cast to bring high-flying performance to Austin this June

  30-01-2022 18:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After tumbling their way into stardom, the cast of Netflix's "Cheer" will bring their high-flying routines to Austin this summer as part of the cast's Cheer Live 2022 Tour.Cheerleaders and squad members from both Navarro College and Trinity Valley Community College will perform at the Moody Center at 7:30 p.m. on June 12, Live Nation Entertainment announced Friday. Presale for the event begins Tuesday at 10 a.m., while the general sale will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday.The tw
  
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• Two storms to impact Central Texas this week - heavy rain Monday; wintry mix & Arctic blast Wednesday

  30-01-2022 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It was a chilly start to Sunday, but not as cold as Saturday, with most areas falling into the 30s and staying above freezing. Another quick rebound in temperatures will happen Sunday afternoon with lots of sunshine and highs on either side of 70 degrees.Two storms this week will bring several rounds of hazardous weather to Central Texas. The first is scheduled to arrive tonight, with details below.Storm No. 1The first storm to impact Central Texas will arrive late tonight
  
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• Two storms this week with the first arriving early Monday; second could bring an icy glaze

  30-01-2022 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ahead of an active week of weather we enjoyed abundant sunshine and highs in the low 70s on Sunday.This evening, clouds will increase, but we stay dry through at least midnight until the first of two storms this week arrives into Central Texas. Rain chances begin climbing after midnight.Tonight's forecastStorm No. 1: MondayThe first storm to impact Central Texas will start bringing rain early Monday morning. This system will bring widespread rain and thunderstorms for much
  
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• Warm & sunny Sunday - two storms next week to bring heavy rain & potential wintry mix

  30-01-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It was a chilly start to Sunday, but not as cold as Saturday, with most areas falling into the 30s and staying above freezing. Another quick rebound in temperatures will happen Sunday afternoon with lots of sunshine and highs on either side of 70 degrees.Two storms storms this week will bring several rounds of hazardous weather to Central Texas. The first arriving tonight with details below.Storm #1The first storm to impact Central Texas will arrive late tonight and into ea
  
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• State of Texas: Amid concern for soldiers in Operation Lone Star, leaders work to address issues

  30-01-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Military Department said it is addressing issues with the Texas National Guardsmen deployed along Texas' southern border as part of Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star.
  Last week, TMD issued a statement addressing reports of payment issues, poor living conditions, and a report from the Army Times, detailing four deaths among guardsmen at the end of last year.This week, Brig. Gen. Monie Ulis, Commander of Operation Lone Star, said 81% of those payment iss
  
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• Baylor drops Big 12/SEC Challenge game at Alabama

  30-01-2022 06:45 via kxan.com
  
  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — After an embarrassing loss in its last outing to Georgia, a squad winless in the Southeastern Conference, Alabama was a team with several questions and no answers.Against No. 4 Baylor in the Big 12/SEC Challenge on Saturday, the Crimson Tide may have gotten their spark back.The Crimson Tide used a 14-2 run early in the second half and another big surge down the stretch to pull off an 87-78 win.“Our defense was a lot better and when we needed stops we got them,
  
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• Man fatally hit in east Austin pedestrian crash identified

  30-01-2022 06:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man who law enforcement say was killed in a pedestrian crash in east Austin Saturday night has been identified as Carlos Villela, 55.
  The crash happened just after 10:15 p.m. in the 1800 block of Ed Bluestein Blvd. northbound. The area is near Airport Blvd. Austin police said that the victim was in the roadway when he was hit by a Ford Raptor. The drive remained on scene, according to Austin police.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Highway Investigation Tip
  
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• Man dies after being hit by driver in east Austin

  30-01-2022 06:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man has died after being hit by a driver in East Austin Saturday night, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
  The crash happened just after 10:15 p.m. in the 1800 block of Ed Bluestein Blvd. northbound. The area is near Airport Blvd.Officers with the Austin Police Department are diverting traffic along Ed Bluestein Boulevard just south of Smith Road.
  Expect road closures and potential delays in the area while first responders are at the scene.
  
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• No. 9 Texas upset at Oklahoma with cold 4th quarter

  30-01-2022 06:01 via kxan.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Madi Williams had 23 points and nine rebounds, and No. 18 Oklahoma defeated No. 9 Texas 65-63 on Saturday for its first win over a Top 10 team since 2017.Taylor Robertson added 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Sooners (18-3, 7-2), who remained tied with Iowa State for the Big 12 lead.Oklahoma prefers a fast-paced game. The Sooners entered the day ranked second nationally with 87 points per game. Texas controlled the tempo and turned it into a grueling contest that fea
  
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• Texas Longhorns win in Rick Barnes' return to Austin

  30-01-2022 05:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes was showered with applause and gifts in his return to Austin for the first game against his former team. The Longhorns' all-time winningest basketball coach is leaving with the gifts, but not a win.Texas survived a near-massive collapse in the final six minutes to earn a 52-51 win over No. 18 Tennessee Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd. It was Texas' first home game sellout since 2016. The Longhorns (16-5, 5-3) won their first game of th
  
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• CLEAR Alert for missing Texas woman expires, authorities still investigating

  30-01-2022 02:41 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The CLEAR Alert for a 38-year-old woman last seen in Pflugerville was discontinued Saturday night. The Travis County Sheriff's Office told KXAN the department is still investigating, but detectives have determined that the CLEAR alert should expire. What is a CLEAR Alert, and when is it issued?Camerina Trujilo Perez was last seen around 5 a.m. Tuesday in the 21400 block of Derby Day Avenue in Pflugerville. She was in a blue 2014 Chevrolet Sonic with Texas lice
  
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• 'Texans love Donald J. Trump': Gov. Abbott speaks at rally

  30-01-2022 01:52 via kxan.com
  
  TEXAS (KXAN) -- Before former President Donald Trump took the stage at a campaign-style rally in Conroe, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott, who has already been endorsed by Trump, gave several remarks before the thousands and thousands of people that showed up.
  "Donald J. Trump loves the great state of Texas and Texans love Donald J. Trump," the governor started.
  Abbott said Trump supports Texas oil workers and energy independence, he talked about the Constitutional right to bear arms and pointed to the f
  
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• Texas' Andrew Jones to donate NIL money to cancer research

  30-01-2022 01:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns sixth-year guard Andrew Jones has partnered with the V Foundation to raise money for cancer research.Jones, a leukemia survivor, will donate 10% of his Name, Image, Likeness earnings to the prominent cancer research foundation, founded by former North Carolina State head coach Jim Valvano. The V Foundation has funded nearly $290 million in cancer research grants nationwide since its start in 1993. Texas Longhorns welcome Rick Barnes back to AustinJones was d
  
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• Texas' Andrew Jones to donate money to cancer research

  30-01-2022 01:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns sixth-year guard Andrew Jones has partnered with the V Foundation to raise money for cancer research.Jones, a leukemia survivor, will donate 10% of his Name, Image, Likeness earnings to the prominent cancer research foundation, founded by former North Carolina State head coach Jim Valvano. The V Foundation has funded nearly $290 million in cancer research grants nationwide since its start in 1993. Andrew Jones hits game-winning shot 3 years after cancer diag
  
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