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• Icy roads cause 100+ crashes across Austin, Austin Fire says

  24-02-2022 23:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dozens of crashes kept first responders extra busy Thursday as ice covered the roads across Central Texas.The Austin Fire Department said iced-over, elevated roadways created dangerous conditions."We saw over the last 24 hours over 100 collisions that we responded to," said Brandon Wade, assistant chief of operations with the AFD. LIVE BLOG: Icy roads lead to Travis County mobile COVID-19 clinic cancelationOn Thursday morning, Austin-Travis County EMS responded to 40 collis
  
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• 100+ crashes in 24 hours: Austin first responders work during icy conditions

  24-02-2022 23:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dozens of crashes kept first responders extra busy Thursday as ice covered the roads across Central Texas.The Austin Fire Department said iced-over, elevated roadways created dangerous conditions."We saw over the last 24 hours over 100 collisions that we responded to," said Brandon Wade, assistant chief of operations with the AFD. LIVE BLOG: Icy roads lead to Travis County mobile COVID-19 clinic cancelationOn Thursday morning, Austin-Travis County EMS responded to 40 collis
  
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• 3 ex-cops convicted of rights violations in George Floyd killing

  24-02-2022 23:19 via kxan.com
  
  ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers were convicted Thursday of violating George Floyd’s civil rights.Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for 9 1/2 minutes as the 46-year-old Black man was handcuffed and facedown on the street on May 25, 2020.Thao and Lane were also charged with failing to intervene to stop Chauvin
  
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• Judge extends voting hours in Travis County Friday after weather impacts

  24-02-2022 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A judge extended Friday voting hours in Travis County after winter weather impacted polling locations Wednesday and Thursday.
  Judge Jessica Mangrum with the 200th District Court granted the order to keep polling locations open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, which is the last day for early voting in the primaries.LIVE BLOG: Icy roads lead to Travis County mobile COVID-19 clinic cancellationThe Travis County Clerk's Office on social media announced polls had to
  
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• Could this cold snap be Austin's last freeze of the winter?

  24-02-2022 23:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — If this colder than normal February and latest stretch of chilly weather have you wondering when you can plant your spring garden, you may like the forecast going forward.The most recent cold snap brought Austin 25 consecutive hours of freezing temperatures from noon Wednesday to 1 p.m. Thursday. This came a week and a half after our typical last freeze of the winter — Feb. 15. Roads improving as temperatures warm; Winter Weather Advisory through 6 p.m.Camp Mabry has
  
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• Why UT professors are eyeing China during the conflict with Russia

  24-02-2022 22:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- All eyes are on eastern Europe after Russia officially launched an assault of Ukraine, but University of Texas government professors say what happens in this conflict could also greatly impact the United State's future with China.
  Dr. Patrick McDonald and Dr. Robert Moser, government professors at UT, say what Russia's doing right now is challenging the foundation of international legal practices and forcing the United States to define its role in international affairs afte
  
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• Leaders with Texas ties react to Russia's attack on Ukraine

  24-02-2022 22:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Russia carried out a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, leaders across the globe are reacting to the news and showing their support for Ukraine — including leaders here in Texas.
  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on social media the state stands with the Ukrainian people:
  "The State of Texas stands with the people of Ukraine in their fight for sovereignty. May God bless them and keep them safe. The United States must do all we can to repel Putin's invasion." A q
  
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• UT: No students, employees abroad in Ukraine; 2 students in Russia

  24-02-2022 21:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin confirmed to KXAN no students or employees are currently in Ukraine, as a Russian invasion of the country is underway Thursday.
  The university's Texas Global program said there are two students in Russia, both of whom are safe. The department said it's keeping in contact with those students and is monitoring the situation.Biden unveils additional sanctions over Russian attack“No students or employees currently in Ukraine. We have two
  
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• Growing use of chemical product instead of tree pruning near power lines

  24-02-2022 21:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In the year since the 2021 winter storm, many utility companies focused their efforts on keeping tree limbs off distribution lines to prevent power outages. However, there's a growing number of utilities using chemical solutions to manage branches, instead of pruning and trimming trees.Pedernales Electric Cooperative power lines run right over Tony Cassandra's fence line, so he said he wasn't surprised a crew came by to assess the surrounding trees. Cassandra told KXAN the crew
  
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• Roads improving as temperatures warm; Winter Weather Advisory through 6 p.m.

  24-02-2022 20:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Winter Weather Advisory has been extended through 6pm this evening as light freezing drizzle and freezing fog continue to be possible. Bridges and overpasses are likely icy in spots - use extreme caution while out on the roads.Temps have been very stubborn so far to warm. But they should warm back above freezing allowing most of the leftover precipitation to fall as liquid rain. As temperatures drop back below freezing Thursday evening, precipitation should wind down... b
  
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• Roads dry out tonight leading to easier morning commute on Friday

  24-02-2022 20:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Temperatures warmed above freezing in most areas this afternoon and evening, allowing road conditions to improve. We still recommend caution on bridges and overpasses if you encounter any moisture on the road, as a few slick spots may remain. The Winter Weather Advisory was canceled at 5 p.m. as conditions improve.Thursday morning's commute brought icy conditions responsible for more than 40 crashes in Travis County alone, at least 13 of which were rollovers. PHOTOS: Ice le
  
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• Texas Supreme Court hears arguments on abortion ban

  24-02-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the ongoing dispute over the state's abortion restrictions.
  Senate Bill 8 bans someone from getting an abortion in Texas if a doctor picks up cardiac activity in a fetus, which can be detected as soon as six weeks into the pregnancy before many women even know they are pregnant. Abortions in Texas fell 60% in first month under new lawThe Republican-backed law allows any Texas citizen to sue physicians or
  
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• Crowd rallies at Texas Capitol against Russian attack on Ukraine

  24-02-2022 20:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A crowd of people demonstrated at the Texas Capitol on Thursday against Russia, following the country's attack on Ukraine overnight.
  The group was condemning Russian military aggression and calling for world leaders to "protect peace in Europe and the World."Biden unveils ‘further consequences’ over Russian attackRussia launched the attack on Ukraine Thursday, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes.
  According to experts from the University of Texas - Austin, R
  
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• A quick history lesson that will help you understand what's going on in Ukraine

  24-02-2022 19:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After weeks of American officials warning that an imminent invasion of Ukraine from Russia was coming, President Vladimir Putin officially launched an attack on its neighbor and threatened to go toe-to-toe with NATO in a chilling speech overnight our time.
  Ukrainian officials reported tanks and troops were moving across the border into Ukraine while American journalists on the ground reported hearing explosions -- believed to be airstrikes or shelling hitting bases and even citi
  
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• Suspicious death in northeast Austin, APD investigating

  24-02-2022 18:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are in east Austin investigating a suspicious death Thursday.APD tweeted about the investigation at 10:55 a.m., saying officers were at 9345 E. U.S. Highway 290, the address from the Eryngo Hills apartment complex. That's just east of Springdale Road.An APD public information officer is responding to the scene and will provide more information on the incident later Thursday. We will update this story as information becomes available.
  
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• APD: Disturbance between neighbors led to shooting death at NE Austin apartments

  24-02-2022 18:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police said a man died at a northeast Austin apartment complex Thursday and it's being investigated as a homicide.APD said during a briefing that a person of interest is in custody and it's also talking to a witness about what happened at 9:15 a.m. at the Eryngo Hills apartment complex at 9345 E. U.S. Highway 290."This appears to be a disturbance between neighbors which ended in a deadly confrontation," APD public information officer Jose Mendez said.
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• Texas Democratic AG candidate profiles: Ex-Republican judge Mike Fields

  24-02-2022 18:00 via kxan.com
  
  This report is part of a series of profile stories Nexstar is doing on the Republican and Democratic candidates for Texas Attorney General.AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton looks to fend off challengers in the Republican primary, former Republican and former Harris County criminal court judge Mike Fields is looking to be elected as a Democrat."I have the qualifications that I think give me the ability to do the job," he told KXAN.
  Fields said the state's deadly 2020 free
  
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• Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 4 as omicron surge recedes

  24-02-2022 17:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After hitting the hospital admission threshold for Stage 4 COVID-19 risk-based guidelines, the local health authority has officially moved the area to the less restrictive tier of guidelines.
  Austin-Travis County leaders use several metrics to guide staging, including community transmission rate and positivity rate in addition to the 7-day moving average of hospital admissions. All those metrics have dropped since we hit our peak in late January.The 7-day moving average of hospi
  
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• Watch: Biden unveils ‘further consequences’ over Russian attack

  24-02-2022 17:12 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation Now) — President Joe Biden has pledged new sanctions to punish Russia for the “unprovoked and unjustified attack" on Ukraine.Biden convened a morning meeting Thursday of his National Security Council in Washington to assess the situation. He also met with his counterparts from the Group of Seven allies to map out more severe measures against Russia.
  The president is scheduled to make an update to the nation at 1:30 EST (postponed from 12:30 EST) and is expected
  
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• Watch: Biden unveils additional sanctions over Russian attack

  24-02-2022 17:12 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation Now) — President Joe Biden announced a host of additional sanctions Thursday to punish Russia for what he called “a premeditated attack" on Ukraine.“We saw flagrant violations of international law,” Biden said. “Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war.”The new package of sanctions aims to cut Russia off from the U.S.’s financial markets and include freezing the assets of major Russian banks, including VTB Bank, the nation&rsquo
  
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• Biden unveils additional sanctions over Russian attack

  24-02-2022 17:12 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation Now) — President Joe Biden announced a host of additional sanctions Thursday to punish Russia for what he called “a premeditated attack" on Ukraine.“We saw flagrant violations of international law,” Biden said. “Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war.”The new package of sanctions aims to cut Russia off from the U.S.’s financial markets and include freezing the assets of four major Russian banks, including VTB Bank, the nation&
  
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• Biden to unveil ‘further consequences’ over Russian attack

  24-02-2022 17:12 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation Now) — President Joe Biden has pledged new sanctions to punish Russia for the “unprovoked and unjustified attack" on Ukraine.Biden convened a morning meeting Thursday of his National Security Council in Washington to assess the situation. He also met with his counterparts from the Group of Seven allies to map out more severe measures against Russia.
  The president is expected to make an update to the nation at 12:30 EST.NewsNation will livestream Biden's remarks
  
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• Texas Poll: Low Biden approval rate impacting governor's race

  24-02-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — New polling ahead of the March 1 primary affirms the likelihood Gov. Greg Abbott and former Congressman Beto O'Rourke will earn the gubernatorial nominations for their party, with the Republican leading the Democrat in a hypothetical matchup.A Nexstar/Emerson College/The Hill poll taken this week shows both Abbott and O'Rourke are comfortably leading their primary fields, with Abbott polling at 61% and O'Rourke at 82%.Within the primary field, Abbott faces challenges fro
  
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• Poll: Paxton at risk of runoff in race for Texas Attorney General, Bush leads challengers

  24-02-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — With election day in the Texas primaries less than a week away, new polling shows the likelihood of a runoff in the race for Attorney General.
  A Nexstar/Emerson College/The Hill poll taken this week shows incumbent Ken Paxton leading the Republican primary field.Paxton's 43% support in the poll is below the 50% + 1 needed to avoid a runoff.Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush leads the field of challengers with 20%, while Congressman Louie Gohmert and former Texas Supr
  
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• Garza, Jaworski lead Democrats in race for Texas Attorney General, poll shows runoff likely

  24-02-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The race to win the Democratic nomination for Texas attorney general likely will not be settled on March 1.A Nexstar/Emerson College/The Hill poll taken this week shows former ACLU lawyer Rochelle Garza leading the Democratic field with 30% support. Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski is running second in the poll with 22% support. Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt pulled 16% in the poll.Mike Fields and "T-bone" Raynor round out the field with 5% support each. Nearly a q
  
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• Electric grid concerns cross party lines, Texas poll shows

  24-02-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- An overwhelming majority of Texas voters say they're concerned about the state's electrical grid. A Nexstar/Emerson College/The Hill poll taken this week found 82% of voters are either very concerned (47%) or somewhat concerned (35%) about the grid.The concern cuts across party lines.More than half of the voters in the polling sample identified as Republicans.It's worth noting, the poll was conducted on Monday and Tuesday of this week, which happened to coincide with a strong
  
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• Improving conditions as we warm slightly above freezing, but still expect a few icy spots

  24-02-2022 11:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Winter Weather Advisory has been extended through 6pm this evening as light freezing drizzle and freezing fog continue to be possible. Bridges and overpasses are likely icy in spots - use extreme caution while out on the roads. 10 vehicles stuck on overpass due to icy conditions Wednesday nightTemps have been very stubborn so far to warm. But they should warm back above freezing allowing most of the leftover precipitation to fall as liquid rain. As temperatures drop back
  
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• Biden to unveil 'further consequences' over Russia's military operation in Ukraine

  24-02-2022 05:47 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - President Biden will unveil additional sanctions on Thursday in coordination with European allies in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine."President Biden will deliver remarks announcing the further consequences the United States and our Allies and partners will impose on Russia for its unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine," a White House official said in a statement to reporters late Wednesday.Biden will deliver remarks on the situation in Ukraine and
  
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• Stock futures sink, oil spikes after Putin announces invasion of Ukraine

  24-02-2022 05:29 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - Stock futures sunk and oil prices spiked Wednesday night after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine.Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down more than 700 points shortly after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, a decline of 2.2  percent. S&P 500 futures were down 2.3 percent, and futures tied to the Nasdaq composite were down 2.8 percent.Stock market futures cratered and prices for U.S. and international oil shot up as in
  
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• Russia orders military operation in Ukraine

  24-02-2022 05:28 via kxan.com
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (NewsNation Now) — Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen.”Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an invasion that could cause massive casualties, topple Ukraine’s democratically
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Russia orders military operation in Ukraine

  24-02-2022 05:28 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation Now) — Russian President Vladimir Putin late Wednesday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen.”He said the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine – a claim the U.S. had predicted he would falsely make to justify an invasion.In a televised address, Putin accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Russia’s
  
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• At least 40 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

  24-02-2022 05:28 via kxan.com
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (NewsNation Now) — Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen.”Ukraine's leadership said at least 40 people have been killed and dozens are wounded so far in what it called a “full-scale war” targeting the country from the east, north and so
  
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• LIVE: LIVE BLOG: ATCEMS has responded to 40 wrecks since midnight Thursday

  24-02-2022 05:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas is geared up for another round of frigid temperatures and icy conditions. As light drizzle and freezing drizzle continues, bridges and overpasses developed slick spots Wednesday evening, and more will become icy overnight into Thursday.A Winter Weather Advisory was expanded Wednesday to include most of Central Texas, including areas of the Austin metro. The advisory goes through noon Thursday, except for Milam County, where it goes until 6 p.m. Thursday.
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• LIVE BLOG: Vehicles stuck on SE Austin overpass Wednesday night due to ice

  24-02-2022 05:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas is geared up for another round of frigid temperatures and icy conditions. As light drizzle and freezing drizzle continue, bridges and overpasses developed slick spots Wednesday evening, and more will become icy overnight into Thursday.A Winter Weather Advisory was expanded Wednesday to include most of Central Texas, including areas of the Austin metro. The advisory goes through noon Thursday, except for Milam County, where it goes until 6 p.m. Thursday.
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• LIVE BLOG: Ramps to SH 45 toll closed in Round Rock due to icy roads

  24-02-2022 05:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas is geared up for another round of frigid temperatures and icy conditions. As light drizzle and freezing drizzle continue, bridges and overpasses developed slick spots Wednesday evening, and more will become icy overnight into Thursday.A Winter Weather Advisory was expanded Wednesday to include most of Central Texas, including areas of the Austin metro. The advisory goes through noon Thursday, except for Milam County, where it goes until 6 p.m. Thursday.
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• LIVE BLOG: Multiple wrecks reported on MoPac NB, RM 2222 due to icy roads

  24-02-2022 05:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas is geared up for another round of frigid temperatures and icy conditions. As light drizzle and freezing drizzle continue, bridges and overpasses developed slick spots Wednesday evening, and more will become icy overnight into Thursday.A Winter Weather Advisory was expanded Wednesday to include most of Central Texas, including areas of the Austin metro. The advisory goes through noon Thursday, except for Milam County, where it goes until 6 p.m. Thursday.
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• LIVE BLOG: Icy roads lead to Travis County mobile COVID-19 clinic cancellation

  24-02-2022 05:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas is geared up for another round of frigid temperatures and icy conditions. As light drizzle and freezing drizzle continues, bridges and overpasses developed slick spots Wednesday evening, and more will become icy overnight into Thursday.A Winter Weather Advisory was expanded Wednesday to include most of Central Texas, including areas of the Austin metro. The advisory goes through noon Thursday, except for Milam County, where it goes until 6 p.m. Thursday.
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• LIVE BLOG: Icy roads lead to Travis County mobile COVID-19 clinic cancelation

  24-02-2022 05:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas is geared up for another round of frigid temperatures and icy conditions. As light drizzle and freezing drizzle continues, bridges and overpasses developed slick spots Wednesday evening, and more will become icy overnight into Thursday.A Winter Weather Advisory was expanded Wednesday to include most of Central Texas, including areas of the Austin metro. The advisory goes through noon Thursday, except for Milam County, where it goes until 6 p.m. Thursday.
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• LIVE BLOG: ATCEMS has responded to 40 wrecks since midnight Thursday

  24-02-2022 05:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas is geared up for another round of frigid temperatures and icy conditions. As light drizzle and freezing drizzle continues, bridges and overpasses developed slick spots Wednesday evening, and more will become icy overnight into Thursday.A Winter Weather Advisory was expanded Wednesday to include most of Central Texas, including areas of the Austin metro. The advisory goes through noon Thursday, except for Milam County, where it goes until 6 p.m. Thursday.
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• LIVE BLOG: APD said it's responding to at least 20 wrecks due to icy roads. 'It's a mess.'

  24-02-2022 05:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas is geared up for another round of frigid temperatures and icy conditions. As light drizzle and freezing drizzle continues, bridges and overpasses developed slick spots Wednesday evening, and more will become icy overnight into Thursday.A Winter Weather Advisory was expanded Wednesday to include most of Central Texas, including areas of the Austin metro. The advisory goes through noon Thursday, except for Milam County, where it goes until 6 p.m. Thursday.
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• Russia's Putin announces military operation in Ukraine, explosions heard

  24-02-2022 04:14 via kxan.com
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences you have never seen.”He said the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine — a claim the U.S. had predicted he would falsely make to justify an invasion.In a televised address, Putin accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Russia’s demand t
  
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• Russia's Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

  24-02-2022 04:14 via kxan.com
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it’s intended to protect civilians.In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added that Russia doesn’t have a goal to occupy Ukraine. Putin said the responsibility for bloodshed lies with the Ukrainian “regime.”Putin warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action w
  
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• Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO

  24-02-2022 04:12 via kxan.com
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions, warning other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen.”Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an Russian invasion that could cause massive casualties and topple Ukraine’s democratically elected go
  
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• Putin announces Ukraine military operation, explosions heard

  24-02-2022 04:12 via kxan.com
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences you have never seen.”He said the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine — a claim the U.S. had predicted he would falsely make to justify an invasion.In a televised address, Putin accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Russia’s demand t
  
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• Honoring Black history: Austin School of Rock franchise has a new curriculum

  24-02-2022 03:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The blues and rock 'n' roll, two music genres — one smooth and soulful, the other intense and blazing — both born from Black culture.A local School of Rock franchise is now incorporating that history into its curriculum."I started playing when I was little, and I never really wanted to stop," said Gavin Carney, a School of Rock student.Carney has picked up guitar and vocals, but drumming is his first love.
  "It's not really like anything else ... I'm not sure how
  
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• 10 vehicles stuck on southeast Austin flyover due to ice, officials say

  24-02-2022 03:00 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — First responders are heading to the scene of a crash on a flyover in southeast Austin as officials are reporting ice accumulation on overpasses.
  Austin-Travis County EMS said crews were working a collision on the eastbound State Highway 71 flyover to northbound S. State Highway 130 just after 7 p.m.Icing begins this evening on some bridges/overpasses as temperatures dropThe crash had no injuries, but ATCEMS reported 10 vehicles were stuck on the overpass due t
  
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• Deposition details APD's use-of-force reporting during protests

  24-02-2022 02:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As KXAN continues to dig into the indictments of 19 Austin Police Department officers, our team has discovered a deposition in which former Chief Brian Manley said some situations could have been handled better.This sentiment is documented in one of the depositions related to protestor Anthony Evans, who said he was shot in the head with a bean bag round. His lawsuit against the City of Austin was settled last week. 19 APD officers indicted accused of harming a total of 10
  
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• Here's how Austin ISD students can earn up to $1K this summer

  24-02-2022 01:53 via kxan.com
  
  Austin (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District (AISD) is gearing up for the Summer Youth Employment Program Training.Students can earn up to $1,000 this summer through the program. There are still spots available for the training. The student must live in Travis County, be 14-17 years old (youth with disabilities are eligible if they are 14-22 years old) and must be in school.Below are the training dates (a parent/guardian must accompany their student to the training):
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• White House calls Texas trans care directives 'dangerous'

  24-02-2022 01:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The White House slammed actions that would potentially open families of transgender children to child abuse investigations.
  A spokesperson for the Biden administration sent along a statement Wednesday afternoon from Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House principal deputy press secretary. She denounced the legal opinion issued last week by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that would classify health care options for transgender children as "child abuse."
  "The Texas Attorney Gen
  
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• Fayette Co. K-9 unit seizes more than $600K worth of raw fentanyl

  24-02-2022 01:07 via kxan.com
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A K-9 unit in Fayette County seized more than seven pounds of raw fentanyl worth more than $600,000, officials said Wednesday.
  Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported the Narcotics Canine Unit involving K-9 Kolt stopped a black SUV on Interstate Highway 10 just after 11 a.m. on Feb. 21 for a traffic violation.Fentanyl overdoses dropped in 4 states. These solutions are helpingKorenek said there were "many criminal indicators" observed while officials spo
  
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