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• Texas boy battling cancer sworn in as honorary police officer at 5 Central Texas agencies

  07-03-2022 23:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —A group of law enforcement leaders in the Central Texas area on Monday swore in a boy who's been battling terminal brain and spinal cancer since 2018.
  Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel is from Pearland, Texas. He's been on a mission to be sworn in as an honorary police officer at 100 law enforcement agencies, but now he's well above his goal.RELATED: Boy battling cancer sworn in as honorary police officer in TexarkanaHe started his journey earlier this year to help raise awa
  
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• 'I have to go': Ukrainian woman weds Chicago fiancé ahead of return home

  07-03-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — When Russia invaded her home country of Ukraine, Maria decided she had to get there and help defend it — even if it meant leaving her fiancé behind in Chicago days after getting married.Maria and her fiancé, David, married Saturday before about 20 people in the backyard of an Oak Park home — the venue offered last minute after Maria asked for advice in a neighborhood Facebook group. The couple met last year and got engaged in October.On Monday,
  
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• Abbott calls for creation of task force to address teacher shortages

  07-03-2022 22:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott is asking the Texas Education Agency to create a task force to help school districts across the state respond to ongoing staff shortages.
  The governor's office said Abbott sent the letter to TEA Commissioner Mike Morath Monday. In it, Abbott said, "the ongoing and increasing shortage of full-time and substitute teachers in schools across the state demands a thoughtful, creative conversation to develop strategies to attract, train, and retain the teachers ou
  
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• Man shot, killed near southeast Austin creek

  07-03-2022 22:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide after someone shot and killed a man near a creek in southeast Austin Monday afternoon.
  Police said the investigation is happening down an embankment by the 4400 block of East Riverside Drive, which is near the intersection with South Pleasant Valley Road.
  Officers said police received a 911 call about the shooting just after 2 p.m. The caller told police the victim was a man in his mid-20s. Police said the man had "ob
  
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• Homicide investigation underway in southeast Austin

  07-03-2022 22:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in southeast Austin Monday afternoon.
  Police said the investigation is taking place in the 4400 block of East Riverside Drive. That's near the intersection with South Pleasant Valley Road.APD officers shoot, kill man accused of firing at them in central AustinThe Austin Transportation Department said the police activity in the area has one westbound lane of Riverside blocked. The department is asking drivers to be car
  
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• Beto O'Rourke faces defamation lawsuit from Texas energy billionaire

  07-03-2022 22:27 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) — Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic candidate for Texas governor, said he'll use campaign contributions to fight a new lawsuit brought by an energy industry billionaire.
  O'Rourke said Kelcy Warren, the CEO of Energy Transfer Partners, filed a lawsuit against him in San Saba County alleging defamation. He said the lawsuit reportedly stems from his criticism of Warren's company making profits during the 2021 winter storm. KXAN is now working to obtain a copy of that lawsuit.
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• No Bologna! CBP again prevents pork smuggling scheme at Texas border

  07-03-2022 22:21 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials announced that their Agriculture Specialists assigned to area border crossings seized 230 pounds of prohibited pork bologna on two separate unrelated incidents in recent days.“People will sometimes make light of these seizures but there is nothing funny about these failed smuggling attempts,” said CBP El Paso Director of Field Operations Hector Mancha.  “The importation of unregulated pork pro
  
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• Texas students push back against book bans for censoring LGBTQ, racial justice issues

  07-03-2022 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  TEXAS (Texas Tribune) — For high school senior Gabrielle Izu, Texas’ public school book bans feel personal.The books Texas is targeting — mainly novels that focus on discussions of race, sexual orientation and gender identity — tell the tale of Izu’s past and future. The 17-year-old high school student is Asian American, Black and Hispanic and bisexual, and she hates to see her identities or her peers’ censored. Some Barnes & Noble stores add &ls
  
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• Calvin Ridley suspended for 2022 season after betting on NFL games

  07-03-2022 22:00 via kxan.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in 2021.The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team addressing mental health concerns. The league says the suspension will carry “through at least the conclusion of the 2022 season.”The NFL says the betting took place during a five-day period in late November 2021.
  
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• Texas hospital pauses hormone therapy for trans children as threats of abuse investigations loom

  07-03-2022 21:44 via kxan.com
  
  For LGBTQ mental health support, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at (800) 273-8255. More than 100 local crisis centers are a part of a national network working on this lifeline and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.HOUSTON (Texas Tribune) — Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston has stopp
  
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• 3 things to know about the Big 12 basketball tournament

  07-03-2022 21:18 via kxan.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KXAN) — The Big 12 men's basketball tournament tips off this week with teams jockeying for NCAA Tournament positioning. Kansas City's T-Mobile Center is hosting the event for the 13th straight year.The winner of this week's tournament earns the conference's automatic bid for the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Tournament field will be announced Sunday at 5 p.m. CT on CBS.The tournament will take place from Wednesday through Saturday. The championship game will be Saturday at 5
  
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• Authorities looking for Dripping Springs robbery suspect

  07-03-2022 20:39 via kxan.com
  
  DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — The Hays County Sheriff's Office said it needs the public's help tracking down a robbery suspect.Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler released photos of the man suspected of robbing a Circle K gas station located at 104 U.S. Highway 290 in Dripping Springs, near the highway's intersection with RM 12 in the middle of town.The suspect's car is described as a 2014-2020 white Volkswagen Jetta with damage to the front passenger door. HCSO said the suspect doesn't pre
  
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• Austin artist donates all March portrait proceeds to native Ukraine

  07-03-2022 20:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For 16 years, Austin artist Anna Ganina called Ukraine home. Born in Odessa, she and her family immigrated to Canada before she eventually settled in Central Texas.As Russia has continued its attack on Ukraine, she said she has been stunned by the resilience of her people — a small country that has rallied support on the global stage virtually overnight. Now, she's using her artistry to give back, one custom portrait at a time. UKRAINE NEWS: What to know as Russia&rsq
  
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• Texas Mom Shares How Pregnantish Helped Her Navigate Infertility

  07-03-2022 19:09 via kxan.com
  
  Stephanie was joined by Relationship Expert and the Founder of pregnantish, Andrea Syrtash along with pregnantish advocate, Linny Stone to discuss Linny's story and how the platform helped her find community and support during a difficult time.
  You can follow Linny at @LinnyStone and pregnantish @pregnantish. You can also go to Pregnatish.com for more information.
  
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• Teen arrested after smuggling attempt leads to DPS crash

  07-03-2022 18:37 via kxan.com
  
  RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a 16-year-old suspect after they say he led authorities on a police chase during a human smuggling attempt.According to officials, a DPS trooper attempted to pull over a silver Chevy Malibu at 2 p.m. in Sullivan City on Friday. The driver refused to stop, prompting a pursuit towards the La Joya area.The driver of the vehicle ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle, causing it to roll over, accordi
  
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• Petition calling for release of 3 accused of killing stepfather reaches over 500K signatures

  07-03-2022 18:17 via kxan.com
  
  PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A petition calling for the release of three individuals accused of killing a man for assaulting a family member has now reached over 500,000 signatures.
  Alejandro Trevino,18, Christian Trevino, 17, and Juan Eduardo Melendez, 18, are all on trial for the killing of  43-year-old Gabriel Quintanilla.Bonds reduced for Texas brothers accused of killing stepfatherAccording to police, the body of Quintanilla was found in an open field in McAllen on January
  
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• Panel addresses what Texas could have done better to prevent Rolling Pines fire

  07-03-2022 18:16 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — An independent panel of fire experts from across the country issued its opinion and recommendations Monday about how Texas Parks and Wildlife Department personnel handled the prescribed burn that sparked the Rolling Pines Fire on Jan. 18.Made up for wildland fire experts part of state forestry agents from Georgia, Oklahoma, Florida and South Carolina, the panel said while "quick action" from the burn boss helped mitigate damage, there should have been more fi
  
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• Expert: Texas gas could hit $4.50 per gallon

  07-03-2022 17:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- How high will it go?That's the question drivers are asking as they fill up at the pump, currently paying more for gas than they have at any time since 2014.US average price of gas nears 2008 record: Here’s when prices may peakOn Monday, gas in Travis County averaged $3.73 per gallon, according to AAA. Nationwide it's $4.07.However, Joshua Rhodes, a research associate at the University of Texas' Webber Energy Group, said you can expect prices to keep climbing higher.The fol
  
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• LIVE: Austin leaders discuss safety ahead of SXSW start

  07-03-2022 16:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — City leaders are preparing for the return of holding South by Southwest in person and the health and safety concerns that come with that.
  They'll discuss what those plans involve during a news conference Monday morning. The main speakers will be Austin Mayor Steve Adler, City Manager Spencer Cronk and Travis County Judge Andy Brown.
  SXSW officially begins Friday, which is a week after the area moved back to Stage 2 of the COVID-19 risk guidelines. Some local leaders are ask
  
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• Austin leaders discuss safety ahead of SXSW start

  07-03-2022 16:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — City leaders are preparing for the return of holding South by Southwest in person and the health and safety concerns that come with that.
  They'll discuss what those plans involve during a news conference Monday morning. The main speakers will be Austin Mayor Steve Adler, City Manager Spencer Cronk and Travis County Judge Andy Brown.
  SXSW officially begins Friday, which is a week after the area moved back to Stage 2 of the COVID-19 risk guidelines. Some local leaders are ask
  
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• Austin leaders anticipate smaller crowds, more police during SXSW

  07-03-2022 16:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — City leaders shared how they're preparing for the return of holding South by Southwest in person and the health and safety concerns that come with that.
  People will notice a much larger law enforcement presence in downtown Austin throughout the duration of SXSW, which runs from March 11-20. Chief Joseph Chacon explained police will especially focus on traffic enforcement as well as human trafficking and gun violence prevention. He said the Travis County Sheriff's Office and
  
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• Spaceflight experience coming to Austin — here's how it works

  07-03-2022 15:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — High up in the air, Austinites will soon get to experience the improbable and defy gravity.
  Later this month, the Zero-G Experience will be visiting Austin. Zero-G lets people feel what it's like to live without gravity, but without having to go to space to do it.How does it work, though?
  "I think everybody remembers that they once heard the word parabola in, you know, math class a long, long time ago," said Noelle Pearson with Zero-G. She said that Zero-G works using parab
  
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• Tolls coming to US 183 North, neighbors want to see project get done quick

  07-03-2022 14:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting this week and into next, drivers will begin to notice crews doing some work along a nine-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 183 between State Highway 45 North and MoPac Expressway that includes the removal of brush and more.
  "This is one of those projects that have desperately been needed by the region, just for the growth that's been occurring in the corridor, especially out towards Cedar Park, Leander and now even Liberty Hill," said Mike Sexton, the Central Texas Regi
  
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• Austin lays out 3 options for Zilker Park improvements

  07-03-2022 14:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Zilker Park is the oldest park in Austin, and now the city is looking at ways to improve the popular destination.Austin Parks and Recreation laid out three comprehensive plans which will establish a guiding framework for the restoration and future development of Zilker Park. Austinites weigh in on what improvements they want to see for Zilker ParkThe three plans are dubbed Stitch, Edges and Regenerate. Each plan has different features, but the city wants to hear from the pu
  
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• Wet and colder for Tuesday as weekend freeze looks more likely

  07-03-2022 12:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After reaching 73 degrees just after midnight, temperatures dropped quickly and we never looked back!Late day sun helped to push some of us into the low 50s Monday afternoon, but it will be a colder night tonight with upper 30s and low 40s for overnight lows.Tonight's forecastAs clouds thicken up after midnight temperatures will stop dropping and may actually rise slightly. These clouds will eventually bring light rain showers during the morning commute through, at least, e
  
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• Wall Street tumbles after oil prices touch $130 per barrel

  07-03-2022 06:01 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are tumbling on Wall Street Monday as another big leap for oil prices threatens to squeeze inflation’s grip on the global economy.The S&P 500 fell 2.3% after a barrel of U.S. oil surged to $130 overnight on the possibility the U.S. could bar imports from Russia. Stocks around the world slid even more sharply earlier in the day, also taking their cue from oil’s movements, though their losses moderated as crude receded toward $120 per barrel.The Dow Jon
  
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• US stocks open lower, oil still high but off earlier peak

  07-03-2022 06:01 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street but keeping their losses in check as an early spike in crude oil prices abated. The price of U.S. crude was up 1.8% to $117 a barrel Monday, but off its earlier high of $130 a barrel as talk escalated over the weekend about the U.S possibly barring imports of Russian oil. A surge in oil prices since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought worries that inflation could get worse if energy prices continue to soar. The S&P 500
  
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• US markets set for lower open; oil prices continue to surge

  07-03-2022 06:01 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. markets were heading for a lower open Monday, following global markets as oil prices jumped and the conflict in Ukraine deepened amid mounting calls for harsher sanctions against Russia.Future contracts for the Dow Jones Industrials and S&P 500 both fell 0.6%. European markets opened lower and the price of gold surged above $2,000 an ounce briefly as investors bought the precious metal viewed as a safe haven in times of crisis.Russian forces were pummeling some Ukr
  
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• US markets set for lower open as oil prices climb higher

  07-03-2022 06:01 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. markets were heading for a lower open Monday, following global markets as oil prices jumped and the conflict in Ukraine deepened amid mounting calls for harsher sanctions against Russia.Future contracts for the Dow Jones Industrials and S&P 500 both fell 0.6%. European markets opened lower and the price of gold surged above $2,000 an ounce briefly as investors bought the precious metal viewed as a safe haven in times of crisis.Russian forces were pummeling some Ukr
  
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• Stocks fall on Wall Street as US oil price briefly hits $130

  07-03-2022 06:01 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in early trading on Wall Street, as more gains for oil prices threaten to worsen the world's already high inflation.The S&P 500 was 0.9% lower after a barrel of U.S. oil leaped as high as $130 overnight on the possibility the U.S. could bar imports from Russia. Stocks around the world slid even more sharply earlier in the day, but they trimmed their losses as oil receded back toward $117 per barrel.
  Some markets in Europe even briefly erased all of th
  
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• Oil prices jump, shares sink as Ukraine conflict deepens

  07-03-2022 06:01 via kxan.com
  
  TOKYO (AP) — Oil prices jumped and shares were sharply lower Monday as the conflict in Ukraine deepened amid mounting calls for harsher sanctions against Russia.Brent crude oil briefly surged above $130 a barrel but was trading around $125 a barrel later Monday. Benchmark U.S. crude also bounced, gaining $10 and then giving up some of that advance.European markets opened lower and U.S. futures were down 1.7%. The price of gold surged above $2,000 an ounce as investors bought the precious m
  
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• Brent crude up $12, shares sink as Ukraine conflict deepens

  07-03-2022 06:01 via kxan.com
  
  TOKYO (AP) — The price of oil jumped more than $12 a barrel and shares were sharply lower Monday as the conflict in Ukraine deepened amid mounting calls for harsher sanctions against Russia.
  Brent crude oil surged more than 10%, while benchmark U.S. crude was up $10 at more than $125 a barrel.
  Stock futures in the U.S. and Europe also dropped. The price of gold, which is viewed as an investor safe haven in times of crisis, jumped $26 an ounce to $1,992.90.
  The latest market turmoil followe
  
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• Brent crude up $10, shares sink as Ukraine conflict deepens

  07-03-2022 06:01 via kxan.com
  
  TOKYO (AP) — The price of oil jumped more than $10 a barrel and shares were sharply lower Monday as the conflict in Ukraine deepened amid mounting calls for harsher sanctions against Russia.
  Brent crude oil surged over $10 early Monday. Benchmark U.S. crude was up nearly $9 at more than $124 a barrel.
  The surge followed a warning from Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ukrainian statehood was imperiled as Russian forces battered strategic locations. A temporary cease-fire in two Ukraini
  
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• Russian war in world's 'breadbasket' threatens food supply

  07-03-2022 05:58 via kxan.com
  
  BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands of the Black Sea region — known as the “breadbasket of the world.”Ukrainian farmers have been forced to neglect their fields as millions flee, fight or try to stay alive. Ports are shut down that send wheat and other food staples worldwide to be made into bread, noodles an
  
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• Low water levels allow tick-infested wildlife to easily cross border from Mexico, threatening South Texas cattle

  07-03-2022 05:51 via kxan.com
  
  ZAPATA, Texas (Border Report) -- At 82 years old, longtime rancher Renato Ramirez knows the South Texas borderlands. And on a recent day as he looked across the Rio Grande to Mexico he fretted.A group of cattle was grazing on the banks, a stone's throw from him, and he worried they would cross into the United States.
  The river is very low right now due to drought conditions. If the cows come across, they could bring ticks that could infect his herd, and that of other South Texas ranchers, with c
  
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• Two armed suspects run gate at Joint Base Andrews

  07-03-2022 05:23 via kxan.com
  
  JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (WDVM) -- A source at Joint Base Andrews said two people ran a gate at the base, armed with weapons. One person is in custody while security forces are still searching for the second person.Per my source at Joint Base Andrew’sTwo armed men in a car ran the gate of the base, they have one is custody and are searching for the second.
  Follow @CheyenneCorin and @WDVMTV for latest updates! pic.twitter.com/aWsESfsoQw— JonathanRizk.eth (@OfficialRizk) March 7, 2022Th
  
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• Austin FC fans unveil enormous tifo celebrating iconic moments from club's first MLS season

  07-03-2022 04:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some of the most memorable moments from Austin FC’s first ever season were represented on an enormous tifo unveiled at Q2 Stadium before Sunday’s match against Inter Miami.Fans spent weeks creating the giant artwork – first making the canvas before painting the tifo, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect.The result is the 100ft long, 60ft tall mural shown on Sunday.How it was createdCreating such a large piece of art requires dedication and organization a
  
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• Severe weather season: When Central Texas is most at risk for hail, wind, tornadoes

  07-03-2022 04:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Meteorological spring began March 1, as does severe weather season in Central Texas.Based Central Texas' history, the risk for severe weather starts to rise now that we are into March.
  With each passing week, the threat of severe weather increases in frequency and usually intensity. The peak of severe weather season is typically in May. By June, there’s usually a quick drop off of severe weather as we head into the drier and hotter summer months.Severe weather season
  
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• American Express also suspending operations in Russia

  07-03-2022 01:52 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - American Express is the latest financial institution to suspend its operations in Russia amid the country’s ongoing war on Ukraine. In a statement on Sunday, the company said its cards will no longer work at merchants or ATMs in Russia, adding that cards issued locally will no longer operate outside the country under the institution’s global network. American Express also said that it will terminate all business operations in Belarus, which has suppor
  
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• MAP: Evans wins every precinct in the HD 136 primary

  07-03-2022 01:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Michelle Evans coasted to victory in the Republican primary for Texas House District 136 Tuesday night, winning 83.76% of the vote.KXAN projected Evans the winner at 9:41 p.m.District 136 covers southern sections of Williamson County, including Round Rock, Brushy Creek and Jollyville.The map below shows which candidate received the most votes in each precinct in the district.Evans won all 48 precincts in the district. She won two precincts with 100% of the vote: Precincts 1
  
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• Gas tops $4 per gallon average, 1st time since 2008

  07-03-2022 01:38 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The price of regular gasoline broke $4 per gallon (3.8 liters) on average across the U.S. on Sunday for the first time since 2008.
  During the first full week of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the price of regular gas rose by almost 41 cents, according to theAAA motor club.
  That represents the second largest jump in average national prices in a week, GasBuddy reported.
  “As Russia’s war on Ukraine continues to evolve and we head into a season where gas prices typic
  
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• MAP: New Braunfels vs. Dripping Springs; Results of the HD 73 primary

  07-03-2022 01:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Barron Casteel and Carrie Isaac both advanced to a runoff in the Republican primary for Texas House District 73 Tuesday night.KXAN projected the two would advance at 11:44 p.m. Tuesday.District 73 covers the entirety of Comal County and the western half of Hays County, including Dripping Springs and Wimberley.The map below shows which candidate received the most votes in each precinct in the district.Casteel, former mayor of New Braunfels, performed best in Comal County, wi
  
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• Suspect shot, killed in officer-involved shooting in central Austin

  07-03-2022 00:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — What started with Austin police responding to a motel shooting led to an officer involved shooting on Sunday.
  Austin police confirmed to KXAN that one person has died, though details about what happened are minimal.
  (KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat) (KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat)(KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat)
  It all began when officers responded to a shooting at the Motel 6 in the 7100 block of North Interstate Highway 35 at 2:54 p.m. The area is right near East St. Johns Avenue.APD said som
  
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• Suspect shot, killed in central Austin officer-involved shooting

  07-03-2022 00:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — What started with Austin police responding to a motel shooting led to an officer-involved shooting on Sunday.
  Officers shot and killed a suspect who Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said fired at them after shooting into a tent.
  (KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat) (KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat)(KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat)
  It all began when officers responded to a shooting at the Motel 6 in the 7100 block of North Interstate Highway 35 at 2:54 p.m. The area is near East St. Johns Avenue.Chie
  
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• Officers involved in shooting while investigating another shooting at Austin motel

  07-03-2022 00:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — What started with Austin police responding to a motel shooting led to an officer involved shooting on Sunday.
  Austin police confirmed to KXAN that one person has died, though details about what happened are minimal.
  It all began when officers responded to a shooting at the Motel 6 in the 7100 block of North Interstate Highway 35 at 2:54 p.m. The area is right near East St. Johns Avenue.APD said someone took the person who was shot to the hospital, though it wasn't Austin-Tr
  
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• APD officers shoot, kill man accused of firing at them in central Austin

  07-03-2022 00:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officers shot and killed a suspect accused of firing at them while they worked a separate shooting investigation on Sunday, according to Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon.(KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat) (KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat)(KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat)
  It all began when officers responded to a shooting at the Motel 6 in the 7100 block of North Interstate Highway 35 at 2:54 p.m. The area is near East St. Johns Avenue.Chief Chacon told media in a briefing Sunday night that when of
  
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• APD Chief provides briefing after officer-involved shooting in central Austin

  07-03-2022 00:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — What started with Austin police responding to a motel shooting led to an officer involved shooting on Sunday.
  Austin police confirmed to KXAN that one person has died, though details about what happened are minimal.
  (KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat) (KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat)(KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat)
  It all began when officers responded to a shooting at the Motel 6 in the 7100 block of North Interstate Highway 35 at 2:54 p.m. The area is right near East St. Johns Avenue.APD said som
  
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• Austin FC storms past Inter Miami for second straight win

  07-03-2022 00:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN(KXAN)--Austin FC wanted to take advantage of two home games at Q2 Stadium to start the season and they have done just that, beating Inter Miami 5-1 for back to back wins.Once again it was a fast start for the Verde with Sebastian Driussi scoring off a great pass feed from Diego Fagundez in the 22nd minute.Just four minutes later Julio Cascante scored on a header from Zan Kolmanic. Driussi added his second goal of the game and third of the season in the 51st minute to give Austin FC a comm
  
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