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• Warmest temperatures of the year Tuesday, then winter returns

  19-02-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin's high temperature soared to 85° Monday, and even warmer weather is in your forecast Tuesday. But do not put away your winter weather gear just yet as a sharp Arctic cold front causes temperatures to crater beginning early Wednesday.High temperatures Tuesday are expected to climb to the warmest of the year again, reaching 87° in Austin. A sharp Arctic cold front bringing frostbite-inducing wind chills to the Northern Plains early this week arrives locally ear
  
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• Austin Marathon: How to avoid traffic, closures on race day

  19-02-2022 23:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Marathon is back in action Sunday morning for the first time in two years. If you're planning to travel through downtown and central Austin Sunday, you'll need to be aware of multiple closures Friday through Sunday.The first wave of runners will start at 7 a.m. Sunday, but roads in the downtown area will begin to close Friday and Saturday night. Visually-impaired runner takes on Austin Half Marathon after surviving bombing attackEast Ninth Street between Congress
  
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• Watch: postgame press conference, TTU at UT

  19-02-2022 22:46 via kxan.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- The No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the No. 20 UT Longhorns Saturday in Austin by a final score of 61 - 55. No. 11 Texas Tech completes sweep of No. 20 Texas with 61-55 victory in AustinThe live event is over. Use the video player above to watch a replay of the post-game press conference by Coach Mark Adams."It was a war out there," Adams said. "I'm glad the clock ran out."Adams also spoke of UT Coach Chris Beard as his friend.This is the second time Adams, who was once
  
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• Texas Tech sweeps Beard, Longhorns with 61-55 win in Austin

  19-02-2022 21:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Round two of the Chris Beard bowl played out like a knockout battle Saturday in Austin.Texas Tech delivered the first and last punch in the season series, beating the Longhorns 61-55 for the regular season sweep in front of a sellout crowd that featured a hearty mix of Red Raiders fans. NEXT: Longhorns dominate 6th-ranked CyclonesThe Red Raiders have been a second-half team this week. Much like the win over Baylor on Wednesday, Texas Tech smothered the Longhorns in the final 20
  
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• Warmest temperatures of the year, then potential winter storm

  19-02-2022 20:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As if it was as easy as a flip of a switch, our weather turns from warm & spring-like... to cold & wintry behind a strong midweek cold front.Sunshine and breezy south winds will help push temperatures well above seasonal averages into the low to mid-80s today. Austin's forecast high of 84 degrees will make for the warmest day of 2022 so far.Tonight into Tuesday morning will bring another chance for a few spots of light rain / drizzle, mainly west of I-35.Tuesday aft
  
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• Temperatures crash behind midweek cold front

  19-02-2022 20:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As if it was as easy as a flip of a switch, our weather turns from warm & spring-like... to cold & wintry behind a strong midweek cold front.Sunshine and breezy south winds will help push temperatures well above seasonal averages into the low to mid-80s today. Austin's forecast high of 84 degrees will make for the warmest day of 2022 so far.Tonight into Tuesday morning will bring another chance for a few spots of light rain / drizzle, mainly west of I-35.Tuesday aft
  
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• Panel denies US skaters' appeal to get Olympic silver medals

  19-02-2022 17:52 via kxan.com
  
  BEIJING (AP) — Arbitrators have rejected a last-ditch request by American figure skaters to have their silver medals awarded before the end of the Olympics.
  The Court of Arbitration for Sport said early Sunday in Beijing that it dismissed the appeal by the nine skaters, who finished second in the team event that was marred by a doping positive by 15-year-old Russian Kamila Valieva.It did not elaborate on its decision, and said it would release details in upcoming days.
  In an earlier decisi
  
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• Black state football champs from original Anderson HS honored, given rings decades later

  19-02-2022 17:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Football players from the original L.C. Anderson High School didn't come home to rings and a parade after winning their state championship football games; but they're going to get them decades later.
  The school was Austin Independent School District's Black high school until a federal judge ordered the school to close in 1971. It reopened as an integrated school in 1973.Saturday the school district will honor 45 of the Black state football champs who didn't get the celebration t
  
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• White House spending targets social justice; criteria vague

  19-02-2022 17:21 via kxan.com
  
  WINSLOW, Ariz. (AP) — This once-bustling city in northern Arizona has a troubled relationship with rain. Winslow needs it, but just a little can overwhelm a levee system that officials have pleaded with the federal government for years to fix.Local officials believe a push from the Biden administration to fund projects that help disadvantaged communities gave them an edge this year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently announced $65 million is going to Winslow's flood control project.
  
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• Rally held in Austin Saturday over Russia's looming invasion of Ukraine

  19-02-2022 16:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A rally is scheduled Saturday at the Texas State Capitol in Austin standing against Russia as escalating tensions at the Russia, Ukraine border point to violent conflict. Friday, President Biden said the invasion of the NATO country was imminent.
  The protest is happening at 11 a.m. at the steps of the capitol.Biden ‘convinced’ Russia will invade Ukraine; vows support, no troops"Come, invite friends, bring your country's flags and posters," a Facebook post for the eve
  
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• President's Day: Looking back at our country's green-minded presidents

  19-02-2022 16:51 via kxan.com
  
  KXAN (AUSTIN) - The President of the United States has a long list of duties when governing our nation, voted to rule in the best interest of the people, the economy, our country's relationship with others, and among other things, the environment.
  Here's a list of some of our nation's most green-minded commander-in-chiefs and their impacts:GEORGE WASHINGTON: One of the first to experiment with rotational farming, a climate-friendly, agricultural practice. Washington was said to plant wheat in ro
  
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• Canadian police clear Parliament street to end siege

  19-02-2022 16:05 via kxan.com
  
  OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Hundreds of police in riot gear swept through the streets of Canada’s besieged capital Saturday, arresting or driving out protesters, towing away their trucks and finally retaking control of the streets in front of the country’s Parliament buildings.With protesters in clear retreat under the increasing pressure of one of the largest police operations in Canada’s history, authorities’ hopes were rising for an end to the three-week protest again
  
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• Canada police clear Parliament street in bid to end siege

  19-02-2022 16:05 via kxan.com
  
  OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Police aggressively pushed back protesters in Canada's besieged capital on Saturday, seizing control of trucks and clearing the streets in front of Parliament, the heart of the protests. Scores of trucks left under the increasing pressure, raising authorities’ hopes for an end to the three-week protest against the country’s COVID-19 restrictions and the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Authorities took control of the street in front of Parliame
  
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• 'That is a pattern': Climate change impacting Winter Olympics

  19-02-2022 15:32 via kxan.com
  
  BEIJING, China (KXAN) -- Beijing is the first city to host both the summer and winter Olympic Games -- and climate studies show it could be the last.
  A study from the University of Waterloo is projecting by 2050, the earth's temperature will go up by four degrees. That doesn't bode well considering for the first time, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics relied on fake snow for its mountain venues.
  “That is a pattern. Pyeongchang needed 90 percent of fake snow, and Sochi in Russia, needed 80 p
  
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• Prosecutor ran on changing Austin before police indictments

  19-02-2022 15:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jose Garza ran for district attorney in Austin on promises to hold police accountable in Texas’ capital city. He got off to a fast start, charging at least seven officers during his first year on the job, including one charged with murder twice.
  But no cases have reached deeper into the police department than the indictments Thursday of 19 officers on felony chargesover tactics used during the 2020 racial injustice protests.
  “Nineteen is, whew, I don’
  
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• AP sources: 19 Austin officers indicted could face aggravated assault with deadly weapon charges

  19-02-2022 15:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jose Garza ran for district attorney in Austin on promises to hold police accountable in Texas’ capital city. He got off to a fast start, charging at least seven officers during his first year on the job, including one charged with murder twice.
  But no cases have reached deeper into the police department than the indictments Thursday of 19 officers on felony charges over tactics used during the 2020 racial injustice protests.
  “Nineteen is, whew, I don&rsquo
  
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• Olympic wrap: US skaters medal appeal denied, hockey team given noise complaint

  19-02-2022 14:58 via kxan.com
  
  BEIJING, China (KXAN) — In an eventful final weekend of the Winter Olympic Games, Team USA is making headlines -- and it's unfortunately not entirely from the medal podium.
  Here's the latest from Beijing.
  Team USA meets medal count from last Winter OlympicsLet's start with the good news out of Beijing for Team USA. Overnight Friday into Saturday, our time, Team USA officially won the same number of medals that they did in the 2018 Games.
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• Olympic wrap: US skaters appeal for medals, hockey team given noise complaint

  19-02-2022 14:58 via kxan.com
  
  BEIJING, China (KXAN) — In an eventful final weekend of the Winter Olympic Games, Team USA is making headlines -- and it's unfortunately not entirely from the medal podium.
  Here's the latest from Beijing.
  Team USA meets medal count from last Winter OlympicsLet's start with the good news out of Beijing for Team USA. Overnight Friday into Saturday, our time, Team USA officially won the same number of medals that they did in the 2018 Games.
  Get the latest on how our Texans are doing in the Ol
  
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• Harris warns Russia of unprecedented sanctions if it invades

  19-02-2022 14:22 via kxan.com
  
  MUNICH (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris warned Russia on Saturday that it will face “unprecedented” financial penalties if it invades Ukraine and predicted that such an attack would draw European allies closer to the United States.Harris spoke at the annual Munich Security Conference the day after President Joe Biden said he was “convinced” that Russia's Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade neighboring Ukraine.“Let me be clear, I can say with abso
  
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• Harris on Ukraine: World at 'a decisive moment in history'

  19-02-2022 14:22 via kxan.com
  
  MUNICH (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris warned Russia on Saturday that it will face “unprecedented” financial penalties if it invades Ukraine and predicted that such an attack would draw European allies closer to the United States. The world is at “a decisive moment in history," she told Ukraine's president, who said he just wants peace for his nation.Harris spoke at the annual Munich Security Conference the day after President Joe Biden said he was “convinced&rd
  
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• Family of Duante Wright unhappy with judge's sentencing of officer

  19-02-2022 14:10 via kxan.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The judge who sentenced white former Officer Kim Potter on Friday to two years in prison for killing Black motorist Daunte Wright cited the difficult job that police face — and Potter's remorse — as justification for giving her a light sentence.Hennepin County District Judge Regina Chu choked up as she described the difficulty deciding on a sentence for Potter, who said she meant to use her Taser but mistakenly fired her handgun into Wright's chest as he trie
  
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• Warming trend leading up to wetter, colder weather next week

  19-02-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A fantastic February weekend in store as a gradual warming trend gets underway.SATURDAY: Despite a near-widespread morning freeze, pleasant weather takes hold today with mostly sunny skies, light winds and seasonable temps (60s) can be expected across Central Texas. High pressure remains in control keeping the rain out and the sunshine in.SUNDAY: A chilly and quiet morning will make for ideal conditions for those running or spectating in the Austin Marathon. Increasing clou
  
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• Temps crash behind midweek cold front

  19-02-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As if it was as easy as a flip of a switch, our weather turns from warm & spring-like... to cold & wintry behind a strong midweek cold front.We start our Monday with mild temps (60s), patchy fog and pockets of drizzle. By late morning, clouds will break to a mix of afternoon sun and clouds. Sunshine and breezy south winds will help push temperatures well above seasonal averages into the low to mid-80s. Austin's forecast high of 84 degrees will make for the warmest d
  
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• Spring-like warmth to start the week but big changes behind next cold front

  19-02-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As if it was as easy as a flip of a switch, our weather turns from warm & spring-like... to cold & wintry in a matter of days.We start the day with cloudy skies, fog and pockets of drizzle across Central Texas. By late morning, clouds will break to a mix of afternoon sun and clouds. Sunshine and breezy south winds will help push temperatures well above seasonal averages into the low to mid-80s. Austin's forecast high of 84 degrees will make for the warmest day of 20
  
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• Marathon Sunday brings more clouds and warmer temps ahead of roller coaster week

  19-02-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a beautiful Saturday, we'll enjoy a cool, but quiet night with mostly clear skies giving way to a few clouds by morning. Overnight lows will dip down into the low 40s, which is just a few degrees below average for this time of year.Tonight's forecastWe'll have more clouds around on Sunday, but also warmer temperatures. Partly sunny skies should be the theme of the Austin Marathon on Sunday along with pleasant running temperatures.Austin Marathon ForecastBy midday and
  
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• 80s to start the week ahead of a temperature plunge and occasional rain

  19-02-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —Clouds continue to increase tonight, but we stay dry this evening. After midnight and into the morning we'll run the risk for some drizzle or a few streamer showers. Overnight lows don't drop much with temperatures staying in the 60s tonight.Tonight's forecastMonday starts a little damp with areas of drizzle, fog and a spotty shower or two. We dry out by mid-late morning with abundant sunshine developing for the afternoon. Sun combined with a stiff south/southwest wind will
  
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• 80s return in the forecast ahead of another cold front

  19-02-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —Increasing clouds, humidity and temperatures today. By midday and especially the afternoon, we'll see skies turn mostly cloudy to overcast, yet we'll still see temperatures heading for a relatively mild 70 degrees.Drizzle and a few spotty showers along with patch fog will be possible Monday morning, but afternoon sun and a warm wind will help temperatures soar into the low 80s.BLOG: Spring forecast release: Here's what to expect in Central TexasMonday night into early Tuesda
  
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• US men's hockey team handed noise complaint after Olympic loss

  19-02-2022 11:57 via kxan.com
  
  BEIJING (AP) — Members of the U.S. men’s hockey team were involved in a noisy late-night party at the Olympic athletes village that prompted a conversation between the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and USA Hockey.The USOPC confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday that a noise complaint was reported inside the village. No property damage was involved, and no one was kicked out.It was not at all like the 1998 Nagano Olympics when U.S. hockey players -- many of them NHL sta
  
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• ATHLETES ON: Resilience and bouncing back after a setback

  19-02-2022 08:42 via kxan.com
  
  BEIJING (AP) — Whether it's a sidelining injury or a loss on the world stage, Olympic athletes know what it's like to suffer major setbacks — and to bounce back.
  Most athletes who earn a chance to compete in an Olympic Games do not go home with medals. But many often go home having achieved a personal best: a career-high judging score or a faster race time.For athletes, it's evidence that resilience does yield a prize at the Olympics.Athletes share how they developed their resilience
  
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• Hockey, curling award gold -- what to watch Saturday at the Olympics

  19-02-2022 07:27 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) -- Hockey and curling champions will be crowned Saturday in the final full day at the Winter Olympics.Bobsled will also award medals in the two-woman event and the four-man event.In total, 109 sets of medals will be awarded across 15 sports. Bobsleigh, short track, freestyle skiing and ski jumping are some of the sports featuring new events held at this year’s Games.You can watch the Winter Olympics in Austin on KXAN Feb. 4-20. The times listed on the schedule below are Central Time
  
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• Union says APD to approve double pay for OT to meet staffing demands

  19-02-2022 04:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A day after news broke from the Travis County district attorney, KXAN learned the 19 indicted Austin Police officers placed on leave will further strain the department's staffing struggles."Talking about how short the police department is now. Well, with the snap of a finger yesterday, it was made 19 bodies shorter," said Austin Police Association President Ken Casaday. At least 19 APD officers face indictments linked to May 2020 protests"It's getting more unsafe every day
  
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• 21 year old arrested more than 6 months after east Austin homicide

  19-02-2022 03:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 21 year old was arrested in south Austin Friday in connection with an August 2021 homicide, according to U.S. Marshals.
  Jaylon Miller, 21, is accused of shooting and killing James Burrows, 63.PAST STORY: Man killed in Austin’s 49th homicide of 2021 identified, city surpasses 2020 totalBurrows was found shot, lying in a parking lot off East 38 1/2 Street in east Austin in the early morning hours of Aug. 1, 2021. The Austin Police Department said at the time the medic
  
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• American Airlines adds new nonstop routes from Austin Bergstrom beginning in June

  19-02-2022 02:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — American Airlines is expanding its service out of Austin, with two new routes and a relaunched seasonal route announced Friday.Nonstop flights to John Wayne Airport, in Santa Ana, California, will begin June 3, and flights to Bozeman, Montana, will begin June 4.The airline announced it is also resuming its seasonal service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, beginning June 4.“We are thrilled to keep building on our record growth in Austin by providing local travelers more no
  
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• TODAY Show's Craig Melvin reflects on covering the Winter Olympics

  19-02-2022 01:27 via kxan.com
  
  BEIJING (KXAN) — The closing ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is just a couple days away.
  KXAN's Jala Washington sat down with Craig Melvin from the TODAY Show to chat about the experience so far. Get the latest on how our Texans are doing in the Olympics by signing up for push alerts on the KXAN News App and our More Than The Score newsletter.
  "Yes, [this year] has been trickier than usual, but it’s still been pretty fun to have that front-row seat to the best day
  
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• Were bean bag rounds used by APD officers during 2020 protests defective?

  19-02-2022 00:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After the 2020 protests, Austin Police Department stopped using less lethal bean bag rounds during crowd situations, but now those bean bag rounds could play a role in deciding the fates of multiple APD officers facing indictments."There were significant portions of time when the crowds were riotous and violent," said APD Chief Joseph Chacon, following the announcement that multiple APD officers would be issued indictments. BACKGROUND: At least 19 APD officers face indictme
  
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