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• Houston Rodeo under compliance review by US Attorney's Office

  01-03-2022 23:59 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KXAN) — The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will undergo a compliance review to evaluate its accessibility for disabled individuals attending its event. This investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office comes after complaints the facility violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  The allegations include a lack of accessible parking, seating and routes. The review will be done under Title III of the ADA: prohibiting private places of public accommodation to discriminate against
  
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• Hays CISD teacher arrested, charged with improper relationship with student

  01-03-2022 23:49 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Hays Consolidated Independent School District teacher was arrested by Kyle Police Tuesday after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with at least one student, according to police.Hays CISD said that teacher is Andrew Palmore, 49, who taught second grade at Blanco Vista Elementary. He's charged with two counts of indecency with a child, a third-degree felony, and two counts of improper relationship between an educator and student, a second-deg
  
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• Hays CISD teacher arrested, accused of inappropriately touching two students at home, park

  01-03-2022 23:49 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Hays Consolidated Independent School District teacher was arrested by Kyle Police Tuesday after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with at least two students, according to police.Hays CISD said that teacher is Andrew Palmore, 49, who taught second grade at Blanco Vista Elementary in San Marcos. He's charged with two counts of indecency with a child, a third-degree felony, and two counts of improper relationship between an educator and studen
  
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• Results: 10 propositions on the Republican primary ballot

  01-03-2022 23:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you voted in the primary election as a Republican in Texas, you saw a series of 10 propositions listed at the bottom of your ballot. Democrats did not see them.
  A KXAN viewer reached out to ask why.
  State parties can opt to put propositions on their party's primary ballot. They are a poll of the voter base but do not impact policy or change any laws.
  To see how those appeared, you can find those propositions on the Bastrop County sample Republican ballot here, the Travis
  
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• Here are the 10 propositions you'll see on the Republican primary ballot in Texas

  01-03-2022 23:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you're voting in the primary election as a Republican in Texas, you're going to see a series of 10 propositions listed at the bottom of your ballot. Democrats will not see them.
  A KXAN viewer reached out to ask why.
  State parties can opt to put propositions on the ballot. They are a poll of the voter base but do not impact policy or change any laws.
  To see how those will appear, you can find those propositions on the Bastrop County sample Republican ballot here, the Trav
  
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• Biden to make 1st State of the Union address Tuesday

  01-03-2022 22:57 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden will deliver his first of the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday.White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said while domestic economic issues like inflation and the pandemic will remain a top priority in the president’s speech, Biden will also address the crisis in Ukraine.Jean-Pierre said the president would use his platform to show the U.S. and its allies are united behind Ukraine. The
  
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• No deal at the deadline: MLB opening day to be postponed

  01-03-2022 22:41 via kxan.com
  
  JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Players have rejected Major League Baseball’s “best and final offer” to end the sport's lockout before the league’s deadline to avoid canceled games.MLB made its last offer about 90 minutes before a self-imposed 5 p.m. deadline Tuesday. The league has threatened to cancel March 31's opening day without a deal by then.After making progress during 16 1/2 hours of bargaining Monday, the sides exchanged new offers Tuesday and remained far apart.&mda
  
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• No deal at the deadline: MLB opening day likely postponed

  01-03-2022 22:41 via kxan.com
  
  JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Players have rejected Major League Baseball’s “best and final offer” to end the sport's lockout before the league’s deadline to avoid canceled games.MLB made its last offer about 90 minutes before a self-imposed 5 p.m. deadline Tuesday. The league has threatened to cancel March 31's opening day without a deal by then.After making progress during 16 1/2 hours of bargaining Monday, the sides exchanged new offers Tuesday and remained far apart.&mda
  
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• How Travis County is resuming in-person jury trials during COVID-19

  01-03-2022 22:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After nearly two years of virtual and altered trials in Travis County, criminal and civil district court judges are outlining new health and safety procedures as their courtrooms resume in-person jury panels.Judge Cliff Brown with the 147th Criminal District Court said that, as of Monday, criminal district courts are back and actively hosting in-person trials. Judge Brenda Kennedy with the 403rd Criminal District Court and Judge Julie Kocurek with the 390th Criminal Distric
  
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• Dak Prescott has surgery on non-throwing shoulder

  01-03-2022 22:00 via kxan.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had surgery on his non-throwing shoulder after the season, a procedure coach Mike McCarthy said was a clean up for an issue that isn’t a concern.McCarthy told reporters at the scouting combine Tuesday he expects Prescott to be available for offseason work. The coach said he didn’t think the left shoulder bothered Prescott during the season. Super Bowl halftime show draws only 33 FCC complaints, compared to 1,300 after
  
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• Texas wins job creation award for 10th straight year

  01-03-2022 21:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas won the Site Selection's Governor's Cup Tuesday for the 10th straight year, an award that identifies the top-performing states for job creation and capital investment.
  Site Selection Magazine has been awarding the Governor's Cup annually since 1978 based on analytics from Conway Data.“Texas is the new frontier where dreams, families, and jobs grow," Abbott said in a release.Central Texas and Austin have become a hub for big business. In late 2021, Samsung and Te
  
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• Texas parents sue after being investigated for trans child's care

  01-03-2022 21:23 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Less than one week after a directive from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to pursue child abuse investigations for parents who help their transgender children get gender-affirming care, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is doing it.
  On Tuesday, the parents of a 16 year-old trans child filed a lawsuit after they were informed they were being investigated by DFPS last week. Megan A. Mooney, a Houston-based licensed psychologist, also filed the suit."Their actions caus
  
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• Wonderful spring weather continues until humidity surges back

  01-03-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After finishing up the month of February with a stretch of cooler than normal temperatures, March starts on a different note.... a bit warmer than normal.High cloud cover will filter today's sunshine but will not drop anything in the way of rain. Warm temps (70s), light winds and dry skies will make for perfect patio weather.Mainly sunny skies will take over Wednesday and Thursday with afternoon temps comfortable in the mid-70s.Increasing clouds can be expected Friday throu
  
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• Austin man arrested, faces charges for actions during Jan. 6 insurrection

  01-03-2022 20:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Federal law enforcement arrested an Austin man who is believed to have participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection and riot at the U.S. Capitol building.The U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday that Geoffrey Samuel Shough, 37, was "among the crowd of rioters at the Capitol on Jan. 6. He was captured on video waving a Texas flag and wearing a jacket over what appeared to be a body armor vest, a ballistic-style helmet, goggles, and hard-knuckle gloves." ‘Email bombing&rs
  
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• Five things to watch in Texas's primaries Tuesday

  01-03-2022 20:07 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The first primaries of the year are taking place on Tuesday in Texas, setting the stage for November’s midterm battle in the Lone Star State.  Both parties are watching a number of key races, including the Democratic primary in the 28th Congressional District and the Republican attorney general primary. Texas primary election: Wait times at polling placesHere are five things to watch ahead of Tuesday’s primaries in Texas:Can Cuellar overcome another progressive cha
  
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• Has Facebook warned you to secure your account? Here's why

  01-03-2022 19:56 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) -- Some people logging onto Facebook on Tuesday morning were getting a message about their account.The message reads: "Your account has the potential to reach a lot more people than an average Facebook user. Hackers are often motivated to attack accounts that have a lot of followers, run important Pages, or hold some community significance." ‘Something was off’: Local woman says someone used Apple AirTag to track herMeta says to help defend against "targeted attacks," it's requ
  
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• Police search for man who randomly stabbed person in south Austin

  01-03-2022 19:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are searching for a man who reportedly stabbed a person near the South Congress Transit Center on Feb. 1 in south Austin.The victim told police an unknown Hispanic man walked up and stabbed the victim without provocation, APD said.‘Email bombing’ targets APD Chief, detective; threat suspect identifiedPolice said the victim fought off the suspect and ran toward a parking lot east of the transit center. The suspect stayed in the area before walking w
  
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• SXSW speakers: Ron Howard, Nathaniel Rateliff among final round of featured speakers

  01-03-2022 18:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard headlines South by Southwest's final announced round of featured speakers for this year's in-person conference and festival. SXSW 2022: Addressing rumors about ‘Sunday Service’ eventSouth by Southwest runs March 11-20.In a release, SXSW announced Chairman of DAZN Group and Co-Founder and Managing Director of Smash Ventures Kevin Mayer with Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton; journa
  
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• Voters will fill brand new Congressional District 37

  01-03-2022 17:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin voters will fill one of two new congressional districts gained from the 2020 U.S. Census: District 37. And it begins with selecting the Democrat and Republican who will face each other in November.District 37 packs together Democratic votes to retain a Republican majority in surrounding districts, encompassing most of Austin west of I-35, central Travis County and a small portion of south Williamson County. Four candidates are running for the Democratic nomination, i
  
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• Congressional District 35 seat creates highly-contested race for Texas Democrats, Republicans

  01-03-2022 17:40 via kxan.com
  
  Austin (KXAN) — A vacant seat in Congressional District 35 has created a highly-contested race for Texas Democrats.The district, which covers east and southeast Travis County and snakes down narrowly along Interstate 35 into San Antonio, has been represented by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, since its drawing in 2010. But Doggett’s decision to run for reelection in newly-drawn District 37 has opened the door for four candidates hoping to seize the Democratic nomination and ultimat
  
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• Other statewide election results: Lieutenant Governor, Land Commissioner, Agriculture Commissioner

  01-03-2022 17:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – While eyes are on the highly contested governor's race in Texas, there are several others to keep an eye on, too.
  Lieutenant GovernorWhile Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is almost certain to secure the Republican primary, three Democrats hope to run against him in the general election come November.See the latest election results in the Lieutenant Governor Republican primary below:Democrat Mike Collier, an accountant and auditor who works in Texas’ energy indust
  
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• Paxton faces Republican challengers in AG race, Democrats to be decided

  01-03-2022 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —All eyes are on the crowded race for Texas' attorney general as incumbent Ken Paxton faces Republican challengers. A Democratic primary decides who will face the victor in the Republican side in November.While the office has been held by a Republican for decades, Democrats feel hopeful about the possibility of flipping the seat blue if Paxton is the nominee. The incumbent's tenure has a cloud of legal troubles weighing overhead.Texas AG profiles: Who is running for Attorney
  
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• Paxton: 'Establishment got what it wanted,' GOP AG runoff coming

  01-03-2022 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —All eyes are on the crowded race for Texas' attorney general as incumbent Ken Paxton faces Republican challengers. A Democratic primary also decides who will face the victor in the Republican side in November.Hours after the polls closed, AP announced Paxton would be heading to a runoff. Later Tuesday night, Decision Desk HQ officially called second place for Republican the race for George P. Bush.
  Bush said his first move will be challenging Paxton to five televised debates
  
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• Four Republicans, one Democrat fight to replace Pape as Bastrop County Judge

  01-03-2022 17:27 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape, a Republican, is running for the Texas House District 17 seat. This leaves his former seat as a Bastrop County Judge open in this year's primary elections.
  Courtesy: Texas Redistricting See the latest election results in the Bastrop County Judge Republican primary below:Four Republican candidates are currently seeking the party's nomination and the chance to run against the only Democratic candidate, Dock Jackson.Peter J. Hicks
  
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• Texas House primary race results for Central Texas

  01-03-2022 17:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A number of Texas House districts in Central Texas have primaries this year. Primaries decide which candidate will receive the nomination for their political party and go on to compete to be your representative. House District 17Courtesy: Texas RedistrictingThe Republican primary for District 17 has significantly more candidates than many of the other Texas races. This may be because the Republican incumbent, John Cyrier, is not seeking re-election. The district covers
  
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• Primary election races to watch in Williamson County

  01-03-2022 17:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The primary election is here and there are several races underway in Williamson County.
  368th District Court judgeSee the latest election results in the 368th District Court primary below:On the ballot for Judge of the 368th District Court are two Republican nominees: William Ward and Sarah Brunchmiller.Ward was raised in North Texas and attended the Virginia Military Institute on a Marine Corps ROTC scholarship. According to his campaign website, he served as an officer in
  
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• Primary election races to watch in Travis County

  01-03-2022 17:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The primary election is here and there are several races to watch in Travis County.
  For Travis County District Judge, there are four Democratic races in the 261st District Court, 331st District Court, 403rd District Court and 419th District Court. The 455th District Court has an Incumbent Republican Judge facing two Democratic candidates. According to Travis County's website, "District Civil Courts have original jurisdiction in all divorce cases, cases involving title
  
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• Hays County: Judge, clerk, commissioner primary candidates on the ballot

  01-03-2022 17:14 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY (KXAN) -- Hays County has multiple candidates running for a number of positions during this upcoming primary, the winners in which will run for office in November.
  Hays County Judge
  The County Judge oversees the county's governing body, the commissioners court, which makes decisions for the county. Incumbent Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra will seek a second term in office. He will face Brandon Burleson, a local business owner, on the Democratic ballot.See latest results for the Hays
  
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• Candidates running for Texas Senate in Central Texas Districts 24, 25

  01-03-2022 17:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters will narrow the field for Texas State Senate in District 24 and District 25 this election.District 24The current member of Senate representing District 24, Dawn Buckingham (Republican), will not be running for re-election. She is instead running for Texas Land Commissioner.
  See latest results for the District 24 Republican Primary below:Pete Flores, Lamar Lewis and Paul Reyes Jr. will be on the 2022 Republican primary ballot. Flores worked as a state peace offic
  
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• Abbott, O'Rourke win their nominations in governor primaries, will face each other in November

  01-03-2022 17:10 via kxan.com
  
  NOTE: Polls close at 7 p.m. CT, but those still in line before then will be able to vote. Early results will be updated in this story shortly after 7 p.m. and we will update results from election day throughout the night.TEXAS (KXAN) — Incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott went up against multiple primary candidates, but the Associated Press declared him winner of the Republican nomination for governor in the Texas primaries just after 8 p.m. Tuesday. He will be running to keep his current position a
  
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• Abbott, O'Rourke likely leads in governor primaries

  01-03-2022 17:10 via kxan.com
  
  TEXAS (KXAN) -- Incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott is up against multiple primary candidates. If he wins this primary election, he will be running to keep his current position as governor in November. Texas Politics Project poll finds Gov. Abbott pulling aheadAccording to political experts, Abbott and former El Paso Congressman O’Rourke will likely end up on top of their respective parties. Click here to see a full list people on the primary ballot.The Republican PrimarySee the latest election res
  
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• Austin moves to Stage 3 COVID-19 risk level, updating guidance following CDC changes

  01-03-2022 16:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Public Health leaders announced Tuesday the Austin-Travis County region is moving to Stage 3 COVID-19 risk-based guidelines as the omicron surge declines and hospitalization levels decrease.Dr. Desmar Walkes said the Austin-Travis County region's 7-day hospitalization levels were 35 on Monday, Feb. 21; as of yesterday, those 7-day average hospitalizations had declined to 20. RELATED: CDC loosens mask guidance — will Austin Public Health, AISD follow?She added m
  
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• Home catches fire in southwest Austin, no injuries reported

  01-03-2022 16:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A home in the Oak Hill neighborhood in southwest Austin caught fire Tuesday morning.Oak Hill Fire Chief Jeffrey Wittig said a two-story home at 10206 Rising Smoke Loop was on fire when firefighters arrived just after 8 a.m. Two people made it out of the home before crews arrived, and the fire appears to be on the second floor or in the attic, Wittig said.The home is just off Thomas Springs Road and Thomaswood Lane, between State Highway 71 and Circle Drive.Austin Fire Depar
  
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• Motorcycle riders on RM 2222 say 'loud pipes save lives' amid resident complaints

  01-03-2022 15:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Neighbors who live along Ranch-to-Market Road 2222 are tired of the loud motorcycles zooming up and down the road. Many say the motorcyclists are speeding, which causes neighbors to worry about safety.Several neighbors have turned to city leaders and law enforcement to find a solution. Tuesday, Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, alongside the Austin Police Department, will meet with neighbors to discuss APD's recent findings from data collected during patrols on RM 2222.PREVIOUS C
  
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• After decades of serving up Tex-Mex, El Mercado closing Lavaca St. location

  01-03-2022 15:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — El Mercado on Lavaca Street in Austin will close its doors in mid-March after serving customers for decades."They would come in for football games," said owner Tony Villegas "This place would be packed."Villegas bought El Mercado in 1993."If I only had a dime for every person that said, yeah I grew up eating here when I went to the University of Texas," Villegas said. "Back in the old days, we used to shuttle them to the stadium."Challenges from the pandemic led to the deci
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Highly-contested governor, attorney general races on the Texas primary ballot

  01-03-2022 13:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans have various races on the March primary election ballot, including high-contested governor and attorney general races.
  Election Day Resources:Election resultsLatest election newsDATA: How many people have voted in the March primaries?Continue to check back with KXAN.com as results start to come in shortly after polls close at 7 p.m.Live Updates7:09 p.m.Harris County has encountered issues that mean it may not be able to count all its votes in the required 24-hour per
  
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• ELECTION LIVE BLOG: Highly-contested governor, attorney general races on the Texas primary ballot

  01-03-2022 13:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans have various races on the March primary election ballot, including high-contested governor and attorney general races.
  Election Day Resources:Voter guideLatest election newsPolling place wait timesDATA: How many people have voted in the March primaries?Continue to check back with KXAN.com as results start to come in shortly after polls close at 7 p.m.Live Updates5:15 p.m.As of 4 p.m., the Travis County Clerk said more than 47,000 people have voted in person in the co
  
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• ELECTION LIVE BLOG: High-contested governor, attorney general races on the Texas primary ballot

  01-03-2022 13:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans have various races on the March primary election ballot, including high-contested governor and attorney general races.
  Election Day Resources:Voter guideLatest election newsPolling place wait timesDATA: How many people have voted in the March primaries?7 a.m.
  The polls have opened. You have until 7 p.m. to get in line at a polling location to vote.
  Visit your local county elections website to get more details about what's on the ballot and to check on wait times at p
  
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• Texas primary election: Wait times at polling places

  01-03-2022 13:43 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — The Texas primary election is here, and if you're looking to see the polling places with short lines, we have that information for you.Below are links to county elections websites that either offer live wait times at all their polling places or maps of where their polling places are. If you're unsure of anything involving the elections, it's always a good idea to check with your county elections office for guidance.Check in with KXAN.com and our live blog throughout
  
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• March comes "in like a lamb" rather than lion

  01-03-2022 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After finishing up the month of February with a stretch of cooler than normal temperatures, March starts on a different note.... a bit warmer than normal.High cloud cover will filter today's sunshine but will not drop anything in the way of rain. Warm temps (70s), light winds and dry skies will make for perfect patio weather.Mainly sunny skies will take over Wednesday and Thursday with afternoon temps comfortable in the mid-70s.Increasing clouds can be expected Friday throu
  
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• Baylor wrecks Erwin Center finale for UT men's basketball with 68-61 win

  01-03-2022 05:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Baylor's winning streak over Texas continued Monday night in the men's finale from the Frank Erwin Center.No. 3 Baylor (25-5, 13-4) outscored No. 21 Texas (21-9, 10-7) by 10 in the second half for the 68-61 win Chris Beard, Matthew McConaughey chat by the fire on Erwin Center’s roofThe Erwin Center opened in 1977, hosting 45 years of Longhorns basketball. Texas will play its 2022-23 games at the Moody Center, which is set to open in April.Texas honored its men's baske
  
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• Houston man recalls escaping Ukraine, waits 17 hours at border

  01-03-2022 05:21 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KXAN/KPRC) — We're getting a better idea of what it's like for people trying to get out of Ukraine.So far, several hundred thousand people have escaped, one of them being a Houston man on vacation in the capitol city of Kyiv. ‘They can die at any moment’: Austin company founders in Ukraine try to help employeesHe told our sister station KPRC in Houston everything was fine until Thursday."It had been completely normal until four in the morning, everything was normal," s
  
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• 'They can die at any moment': Austin company founders in Ukraine try to help employees

  01-03-2022 04:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — "During the weekend, me, my mom, my sister, we went to gather the bottles ... and we were just like making those Molotov cocktails," said Sofia Vyshnevska.
  It's an entirely different reality than just a few months ago, when she and her tech company cofounder, Dan Hnatkovskyy, were operating Propertymate from a co-working space on Comal Street.
  Both traveled to Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, for different reasons earlier this year.
  "Even back then I was thinking like, 'You
  
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• Former Longhorns QB Casey Thompson is currently Nebraska's No. 1

  01-03-2022 04:32 via kxan.com
  
  LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Casey Thompson, who started 10 games and passed for 24 touchdowns for Texas last season, opened Nebraska’s spring practice Monday as its No. 1 quarterback.“I think he’s the best one right now,” new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple said. “That might change tomorrow. There’s nothing set in stone.”Among the Cornhuskers’ priorities is sorting out the quarterback situation following Adrian Martinez’s transfer to Kansas
  
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• Photos: Circuit of the Americas tower lit in support of Ukraine

  01-03-2022 02:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin's Circuit of the Americas is lighting its tower Monday night in the blue and yellow colors of Ukraine's flag to "honor the strength of the Ukrainian people."COTA joins a list of American landmarks and communities displaying support for Ukraine after Russia began its invasion into the country last week. ‘Stop Putin, stop war’: People gather at Texas Capitol in support of UkrainePeople have gathered outside of the Texas State Capitol for several days agains
  
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• 'We're trying to protect this industry, what's left of it': Divide over Austin taxicab proposal

  01-03-2022 02:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A proposal going before Austin City Council this week that would change local taxicab requirements is receiving pushback from at least one of the city's three remaining cab companies.
  Since 1950, Austin's cab industry has been considered a public utility, therefore requiring companies to secure and maintain franchise agreements with the city.The Austin Transportation Department (ATD) is looking to repeal those franchise requirements and instead allow taxi companies to opera
  
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• RECALL: More baby formula recalled after infant death

  01-03-2022 01:51 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - More baby formula has been recalled after another infant death was reported, federal officials announced Monday. In total, five cases of infant illness after being exposed to certain brands of formula have been included in the investigation.
  Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed an investigation was underway following consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections. In all of the reported cases, the infants are said to have
  
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• What Texans need to know for Tuesday's primary election

  01-03-2022 01:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Tuesday, the primary election season kicks off nationwide with the first one happening in Texas. Soon, we could have a better idea of who will represent each party in the November midterm election for positions at the state level down to the county. Here’s what you need to know before voting in the 2022 primary election.When can I vote?The 2022 Texas primary election is on Tuesday, March 1. Polling locations open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. CT.Where do I vote?
  
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• 'Stop Putin, stop war': People gather at Texas Capitol in support of Ukraine

  01-03-2022 00:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Another group of people gathered in solidarity with Ukraine in front of the Texas State Capitol Monday.
  They carried signs calling on NATO to do more and asking Austin to ban Russia from South By Southwest.
  "Stop Putin, stop war," the crowd chanted, along with "exclude Russia from UN."MORE: Austin demonstrators ‘terrified’ for family, friends in UkraineThe rally is one of many that took place across Austin over the past few days, as the Russian invasion of Ukrai
  
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• Former Baylor coach Art Briles will not coach at Grambling State

  01-03-2022 00:37 via kxan.com
  
  GRAMBLING, La. (KXAN) — Former Baylor head coach Art Briles will not become Grambling State's offensive coordinator just days after his hiring was confirmed by the university, ESPN's Pete Thamel reports.Grambling State head coach Hue Jackson previously defended the decision to hire Briles in a statement."We believe that through the hiring of Coach Briles and the well-developed programs we have in place, this hire will be instrumental in teaching others the importance of knowing how to prev
  
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