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• Dump truck, 3 cars involved in 'major collision' in Lakeway

  08-03-2022 23:22 via kxan.com
  
  LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — All lanes of Ranch Road 620 in Lakeway are shut down due to a crash involving a dump truck and three cars, according to the Lakeway Police Department.
  Police said all lanes in both directions are closed at RR 620 and Lohmans Crossing Road just after 3:45 p.m.Officers are asking drivers to avoid the area and choose different routes. The Texas Department of Transportation also tweeted about the closure.
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• First Warning: Late-season freeze, light sleet late this week

  08-03-2022 23:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sunshine is returning early this evening following a gray, cold March day that featured morning rain and thunderstorms in some areas. Rain totals were generally light, with only a few eastern communities tallying more than 1/3".Some rural areas should plan for a light freeze tonight under partly cloudy skies.NOTE: Wednesday morning temperatures are expected to fall to the 30s under a mainly clear sky. Although we do not expect a freeze in downtown Austin (forecast low: 36 d
  
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• Cowboys use franchise tag on Dalton Schultz — here's what it means

  08-03-2022 23:11 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN/AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are using the franchise tag on tight end Dalton Schultz. The move buys time for the sides to agree on a long-term deal for one of Dak Prescott’s most reliable targets.The one-year contract will be worth about $11 million. The sides will have until July 15 to come to terms on a longer contract that would have less of a salary cap hit as Dallas looks for relief. Report: Russell Wilson traded to Denver Broncos in blockbuster moveSchultz emerged as a
  
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• Harris County election chief resigns as political parties demand answers over fumbled vote count

  08-03-2022 23:07 via kxan.com
  
  (Texas Tribune) — With counting holdups and missed ballots marring what amounted to a low-turnout election, Harris County's election administrator has announced she is resigning amid pressure from local leaders of both political parties to explain what went wrong in last week’s primary.Houston-area voters saw relatively few issues on election day, but days later the state’s largest county faced a 10,000 vote-sized problem. Roughly 10,000 mail-in ballots not counted in Harr
  
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• Trial of Texas man involved with Capitol riot ends in conviction on all counts

  08-03-2022 22:52 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas man was convicted on Tuesday of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, a milestone victory for federal prosecutors in the first trial among hundreds of cases arising from last year’s riot.A jury also convicted Guy Wesley Reffitt of obstructing Congress’ joint session to certify the Electoral College vote on Jan. 6, 2021, of interfering with police officers who were guarding the Capitol and of threatening his two teenage children if th
  
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• Why increasing Texas oil production wouldn't immediately bring down gas prices

  08-03-2022 22:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — President Joe Biden's decision to ban the import of Russian oil Tuesday morning is expected to raise gas prices even more.
  "The decision today is not without cost here at home. Putin's war is already hurting American families at the gas pump. Since Putin began his military buildup in Ukrainian borders, just since then, the price of the gas at the pump in America went up 75 cents. And with this action is going to go up further," Biden said Tuesday.RELATED: Biden announces ba
  
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• Report: Russell Wilson traded to Denver Broncos in blockbuster move

  08-03-2022 22:26 via kxan.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) – The Denver Broncos have traded for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, according to reports.
  ESPN's Adam Schefter said the trade is pending Wilson's approval as well as a physical."The trade gives Denver the quarterback it has sought since Peyton Manning retired and it gives Seattle a foundation on which to rebuild without the quarterback who led the Seahawks to their only Super-Bowl title," Schefter said in a tweet. Aaron Rodgers staying with Green Bay PackersNews
  
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• Employees at Austin Starbucks store unionizing, say they've experienced an 'erosion of trust'

  08-03-2022 22:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Employees at an Austin Starbucks location are unionizing, according to a letter posted to social media Monday.
  The store can be found at West 24th and Nueces Streets in West Campus near the University of Texas at Austin. The workers, also known as partners, said one of the reasons they're declaring a union petition is because the location is mostly run by students with certain needs.
  "Our store, comprised mainly of UT Austin students, presents unique scheduling challenges,"
  
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• Poland transferring MiG fighters to US amid Ukraine pleas for help

  08-03-2022 22:12 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) – The Polish government on Tuesday said it is ready to “immediately” deploy its entire fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets to a U.S. air base in Germany, giving Washington the chance to then send the planes to Ukrainian forces.“After consultations between the President and the Government,” Poland is “ready to deploy – immediately and free of charge – all their MIG-29 jets to the Ramstein Air Base and place them at the disposal of the Government
  
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• Texas 21-year-old arrested in deadly hit-and-run crash in San Marcos

  08-03-2022 21:49 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — A 21-year-old was arrested Tuesday after a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 35 in San Marcos over the weekend, the San Marcos Police Department said.SMPD said 31-year-old Adam Martinez was killed after the crash early Saturday morning. Martinez was found near the west access road in the 3300 block of I-35. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Police arrested Giovanni Fernandez, 21, after looking through evidence at the scene and surveillance footage which sh
  
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• Feds say Texas discriminated against communities of color when it denied Houston flood aid

  08-03-2022 21:47 via kxan.com
  
  (Texas Tribune) — A Texas agency discriminated against communities of color when it denied more than $1 billion in federal relief funds sought by Houston and Harris County to help hard-hit areas recover from Hurricane Harvey, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development found.The Texas General Land Office — the agency charged with distributing approximately $2 billion in federal funds for future flood preparation — initially awarded Houston and Harris County nothin
  
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• 83 beef jerky products sold in Texas, other states recalled due to possible listeria contamination

  08-03-2022 21:37 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — A California company has issued a recall for 83 of its beef jerky products that may be “adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes,” the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced.Boyd Specialties, LLC, of Canton, said the recall affects 1,634 pounds of jerky shipped to retail locations in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas. The affected products came in 15 different flavors and
  
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• McDonald's to temporarily close 850 stores in Russia

  08-03-2022 21:24 via kxan.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.The burger giant said it will continue paying its 62,000 employees in Russia “who have poured their heart and soul into our McDonald’s brand.” But in an open letter to employees, McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempckinski said closing those stores for now is the right thing to do. Biden announces ban on Russ
  
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• Cold March night ahead as skies gradually clear

  08-03-2022 21:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Rain continues to move slowly out of the area. We still could see a few lingering showers in our eastern counties through the evening. Clouds and a chilly north wind will warrant a jacket as temperatures are not likely to leave the 40s (exception: 50s in the far western Hill Country as clouds clear late afternoon).NOTE: Wednesday morning temperatures are expected to fall to the 30s under a mainly clear sky. Although we do not expect a freeze in downtown Austin (forecast low
  
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• Texas parents arrested after leaving kids in car while out to dinner

  08-03-2022 21:01 via kxan.com
  
  ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) -- An Odessa couple is behind bars after police say they left their three children in a car while they went inside a restaurant to eat. According to the Odessa Police Department, Joseph Belis, 28, and Cassidy Belis, 27, left their three young children inside their vehicle with the motor running for more than an hour while they were inside Texas Roadhouse.The couple was taken into custody March 6 after witnesses called 911 to report the situation. They have been charged wi
  
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• Women-owned Austin businesses highlighted on Yelp list

  08-03-2022 20:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In honor of International Women's Day, Yelp released a nationwide list of up-and-coming women-owned businesses featuring three from Austin.Yelp, an app and website used to review and rate businesses, separated its list into three categories: food and restaurants, home and decor and beauty and wellness.Yelp names ‘Top 100 Places for Pizza’ in the US"From the candidate businesses in each category, Yelp limited the list to three businesses per state, and
  
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• Texas Tech's Mark Adams named Big 12 coach of the year

  08-03-2022 20:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN/AP) — Texas Tech's Mark Adams was named Big 12 coach of the year by the Associated Press Tuesday in his first year in charge of the Red Raiders, while Kansas senior Ochai Agbaji earned the conference's player of the year.Agbaji was a unanimous first-team selection. He's joined on the first-team list by Baylor's James Akinjo, Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington, Kansas State's Nijel Pack and Tech's Bryson Williams.Texas forward Timmy Allen is the only Longhorn on the AP's Big 12 aw
  
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• Analysis: Here's how much you'd need to make to 'live comfortably' in Austin

  08-03-2022 20:37 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Do you feel like you make enough to cover your bills, buy the things you want, and set some money aside? A new analysis has found how much it takes to be able to afford to live in some U.S. cities.
  Using data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator and a common budgeting method, SmartAsset has calculated the salary a single person needs to earn to "live comfortably" in the 25 largest metro areas in the country.
  The MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates the living wage needed to support in
  
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• Spotify, Discord restore service after major outages

  08-03-2022 20:17 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Several online platforms, including Spotify and Discord, experienced web outages Tuesday.
  Spotify, the music and podcast streaming service, tweeted, "Something’s not quite right, and we’re looking into it. Thanks for your reports!"
  Spotify didn't explain what might have knocked out service to its listeners' favorite podcasts and music Tuesday morning. Users complained Spotify signed them out, then wouldn't let them sign back in.Down Detector, which tracks internet d
  
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• Spotify, Discord report major outages

  08-03-2022 20:17 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Several online platforms, including Spotify and Discord, experienced web outages Tuesday.
  Spotify, the music and podcast streaming service, tweeted, "Something’s not quite right, and we’re looking into it. Thanks for your reports!"
  Users complained Spotify signed them out, then wouldn't let them sign back in.Down Detector, a website that monitors outages, registered more than 170,000 reports of problems with Spotify, starting shortly before 10 a.m. PST.You can get 4
  
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• Texas Library Association forms coalition against banning books

  08-03-2022 19:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Library Association (TLA) has launched Texans for the Right to Read — a grassroots coalition against efforts to ban certain books across the state.The fight over which books are allowed inside public and school libraries has become more heated in recent months following an investigation that launched in October 2021. Texas Republicans launch investigation into school districts’ curriculumTexas representative Matt Krause (R-Fort Worth) called on the Tex
  
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• Report: Aaron Rodgers staying with Green Bay Packers

  08-03-2022 18:28 via kxan.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) -- NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers is reportedly staying with the Green Bay Packers, according to sports analyst Pat McAfee.
  NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Rodgers, who has played with the Packers since 2005, has agreed to terms on a four-year, $200 million deal. Calvin Ridley suspended for 2022 season after betting on NFL games"That makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history, sources say. He gets a whopping $153M guaranteed and his cap number goes down. A monst
  
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• LIVE: Biden remarks in Texas about health care for vets exposed to burn pits

  08-03-2022 18:14 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH (AP) — President Joe Biden's trip Tuesday to Fort Worth, Texas, is personal — a chance to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.In last week's State of the Union address, Biden raised the prospect of whether being near the chemicals from pits where military waste was incinerated in Iraq led to the death of his son Beau.“We don’t know for sure if a
  
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• LIVE: Biden in Texas seeking more health care for vets exposed to burn pits

  08-03-2022 18:14 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH (AP) — President Joe Biden's trip Tuesday to Fort Worth, Texas, is personal — a chance to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.In last week's State of the Union address, Biden raised the prospect of whether being near the chemicals from pits where military waste was incinerated in Iraq led to the death of his son Beau.“We don’t know for sure if a
  
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• Biden visits Texas to talk health care for vets exposed to burn pits

  08-03-2022 18:14 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH (AP) — President Joe Biden's trip Tuesday to Fort Worth, Texas, is personal — a chance to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.In last week's State of the Union address, Biden raised the prospect of whether being near the chemicals from pits where military waste was incinerated in Iraq led to the death of his son Beau.“We don’t know for sure if a
  
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• Biden visits Texas, announcing federal benefits expansion for veterans exposed to toxic burn pit chemicals

  08-03-2022 18:14 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH (AP) — President Joe Biden's trip Tuesday to Fort Worth, Texas, is personal — a chance to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.In last week's State of the Union address, Biden raised the prospect of whether being near the chemicals from pits where military waste was incinerated in Iraq led to the death of his son Beau.“We don’t know for sure if a
  
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• Biden visits Texas, announces federal benefits expansion for veterans exposed to toxic burn pit chemicals

  08-03-2022 18:14 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — President Joe Biden's trip Tuesday to Fort Worth is personal. It's a chance to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits."Secretary [Denis] McDonough has developed a new rule that'll add several respiratory cancers to the list of presumptive conditions for certain veterans," Biden said.
  As of last year, under the Biden administration, veterans who develop asth
  
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• Biden in Texas seeking more health care for vets exposed to burn pits

  08-03-2022 18:14 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH (AP) — President Joe Biden's trip Tuesday to Fort Worth, Texas, is personal — a chance to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.In last week's State of the Union address, Biden raised the prospect of whether being near the chemicals from pits where military waste was incinerated in Iraq led to the death of his son Beau.“We don’t know for sure if a
  
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• Biden arrives in Texas seeking more health care for vets exposed to burn pits

  08-03-2022 18:14 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH (AP) — President Joe Biden's trip Tuesday to Fort Worth, Texas, is personal — a chance to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.In last week's State of the Union address, Biden raised the prospect of whether being near the chemicals from pits where military waste was incinerated in Iraq led to the death of his son Beau.“We don’t know for sure if a
  
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• Cedar spikes again; continues to stick around long past 'normal' season

  08-03-2022 18:06 via kxan.com
  
  Austin (KXAN) -- Cedar continues to trend in the wrong direction. Making it miserable for allergy sufferers here in Central Texas. The latest numbers coming in Tuesday from our allergy partners over at Allergy & Asthma Center of Georgetown show a Cedar count of 101 grains/m3. This is considered 'HIGH' and has spiked upwards from yesterday's count of 40 grains/m3 which is considered 'moderate.'   The spike is a result of Sunday night's cold front. Cedar thrives in dry and cool
  
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• Hays CISD board votes to fire teacher accused of inappropriately touching students

  08-03-2022 17:51 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY (KXAN) — The Hays Consolidated Independent School District Board voted Tuesday to fire a teacher who is accused of inappropriately touching students.
  The board called for a special meeting March 8 to begin the "termination process" for Andrew Hanson Palmore.The board voted 7-0 to fire Palmore.Teacher accused of inappropriately touching students worked at Hays, AISD, other districtsKyle Police arrested Palmore, 49, on March 1 on accusations that he inappropriately touched at lea
  
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• LIVE: DEA, APD address downtown overdoses

  08-03-2022 17:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- From Thursday through Saturday, ATCEMS Commander Blake Hardy says the agency "saw the equivalent of about two weeks worth of overdoses."Two people died, a dozen were hospitalized. APD: 2 dead after multiple overdoses near 6th Street overnightOn Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration and APD will speak on the overdoses.EMS believes xylazine, a muscle relaxer usually used for animals, was mixed with the opioids - and this is likely what caused the uptick in ove
  
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• DEA, APD to address downtown overdoses Tuesday

  08-03-2022 17:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- From Thursday through Saturday, ATCEMS Commander Blake Hardy says the agency "saw the equivalent of about two weeks worth of overdoses."Two people died, a dozen were hospitalized. APD: 2 dead after multiple overdoses near 6th Street overnightOn Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration and APD will speak on the overdoses.EMS believes xylazine, a muscle relaxer usually used for animals, was mixed with the opioids - and this is likely what caused the uptick in ove
  
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• DEA, APD address increase in downtown overdoses

  08-03-2022 17:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- From Thursday through Saturday, ATCEMS Commander Blake Hardy says the agency "saw the equivalent of about two weeks worth of overdoses."Two people died, a dozen were hospitalized. APD: 2 dead after multiple overdoses near 6th Street overnightOn Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration and APD will speak on the overdoses.EMS believes xylazine, a muscle relaxer usually used for animals, was mixed with the opioids - and this is likely what caused the uptick in ove
  
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• DOJ, Travis County agree to bring polling places to ADA standards

  08-03-2022 17:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday it has come to an agreement with Travis County to address issues with accessibility to voters with disabilities.Ashley C. Hoff, an attorney for the Western District of Texas, said the DOJ investigated the county in regards to its "compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by a state or local government in any of its programs or services." Travis
  
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• Here are the most searched jobs in Austin, according to Google

  08-03-2022 16:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As a Google trends expert, Alex Joseph’s job is to know which jobs Americans are searching for.“First, people are looking for jobs where they don’t have a traditional schedule or a traditional boss. Another thing we are seeing is people looking for jobs that allow them to travel.”Joseph said nationally, the number one job searched on Google is for "real estate agent" followed by "flight attendant."Google said people are also searching for jobs that help o
  
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• Planting trees this spring? How to take care following a harsh winter

  08-03-2022 16:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Despite spring being a few weeks away, Central Texas is still dealing with freezing temperatures this week. If you're planning on starting your spring gardening soon, you may want to hold off or take some extra steps to protect your new plants.Meteorologist Sean Kelly spoke with the experts at Davey to learn how to best care for your trees following this harsh winter and why you should avoid trimming dead branches for the next few weeks.
  Watch the full interview above to learn mo
  
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• LIVE: AP source: Biden to ban Russian oil imports

  08-03-2022 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter.The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission in the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion. Energy exports have kept a steady influx of cash flow
  
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• Biden announces ban on Russian oil imports

  08-03-2022 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter.The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission in the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion. Energy exports have kept a steady influx of cash flow
  
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• AP source: Biden to ban Russian oil imports

  08-03-2022 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter.The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission in the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion. Energy exports have kept a steady influx of cash flow
  
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• Remarkable Woman: Rebecca Contreras

  08-03-2022 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  We asked you to tell us about inspiring women in your life. We went through hundreds of nominations in our Remarkable Women contest. Now, we’re sharing our finalists’ stories.ROUND ROCK (KXAN) -- To understand how Rebecca Contreras climbed the ladder to millionaire entrepreneur, you must acknowledge her missteps and meet the people who caught her when she fell.
  “I wouldn’t be alive today if it weren’t for those who invested in me. I would be in jail o
  
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• Fake cameras removed after not deterring crime on Mount Bonnell

  08-03-2022 14:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mount Bonnell is known for its spectacular views of Austin, but it's also getting a reputation as a hot spot for car break-ins."The passenger door window was completely shattered, and someone had broken in and taken my daughter's handbag and all of its contents," said Sheryl Snyder, who was visiting Mount Bonnell from out of town.From Jan. 1 - March 7, there have been 100 car burglaries within 2,000 feet of the park according to the Austin Police Department's Crime map."I s
  
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• Texas leads the way in wrong-way drivers, technology aims to prevent events

  08-03-2022 13:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lone Star State leads the country in wrong-way deadly crashes, according to AAA Texas.
  The agency found the number of people killed in these types of crashes is rising. Texas had more than 2,000 deadly wrong-way wrecks between 2015 and 2018. The report found drunk driving played a role in many of them.The latest such wreck in Central Texas happened around 4 a.m. on March 3. A driver on State Highway 130 noticed bright headlights heading his way.
  "You see headlights comi
  
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• Texas leads the way in wrong-way driver crashes, technology aims to prevent events

  08-03-2022 13:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lone Star State leads the country in wrong-way deadly crashes, according to AAA Texas.
  The agency found the number of people killed in these types of crashes is rising. Texas had more than 2,000 deadly wrong-way wrecks between 2015 and 2018. The report found drunk driving played a role in many of them.The latest such wreck in Central Texas happened around 4 a.m. on March 3. A driver on State Highway 130 noticed bright headlights heading his way.
  "You see headlights comi
  
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• Chilly, wet weather ahead of midweek warm up

  08-03-2022 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Keep the rain gear within arm's reach today - wet and chilly weather will be with us for much of our Tuesday.Scattered light rain showers are likely through the day with a couple isolated storms possible in the far eastern counties. Accumulations will be fairly light with totals generally below 0.25". Clouds and a chilly north wind will warrant a jacket all day as temperatures are not likely to leave the 40s (exception: 50s in the far western Hill Country as clouds clear ea
  
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• San Marcos CISD becomes latest district to make masks optional

  08-03-2022 04:56 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District is making face coverings optional starting Tuesday.
  SMCISD said mask rules were helpful during the delta and omicron surges, but now it's aligning its guidance with public health experts', according to the district's announcement.
  The district said according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new U.S. COVID-19 Community Levels map, Hays County is considered a low-risk county based off the nu
  
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• SXSW EDU kicks off: Will COVID-19 safety measures be enough?

  08-03-2022 04:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The first round of events kicked off Monday for South By Southwest EDU, ahead of the main conference and festival's Thursday start.
  Public safety plans have changed a bit since the last in-person festival in 2019. Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said all officers now have Narcan, which is used to treat overdoses, and the department is partnering with EMS to form more rescue task forces to get through crowds faster.Austin leaders anticipate smaller crowds, more police duri
  
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• 83-year-old man dead after Feb. 26 crash in southeast Austin

  08-03-2022 03:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A pickup truck driver died late last month after a crash at U.S. Highway 183 and Riverside Drive in southeast Austin.
  The Austin Police Department identified that driver as Edward Brown, 83. The crash happened Feb. 26 just after 6:45 a.m.EMS: 2 taken to hospital following crash in southeast AustinAPD said a Kia Sorento crashed into Brown's pickup truck. Brown was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:40 a.m. that day.
  The person in the Kia stayed at the sc
  
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• Baker Mayfield statue to be dedicated at OU spring game

  08-03-2022 02:43 via kxan.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma will dedicate a statue of 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield on April 23 following its spring game, the university announced Monday.“I’m a Sooner for life and incredibly grateful for all of the success my teammates and I had at OU,” Mayfield said in a statement. “It’s humbling and surreal to think about having a statue in iconic Heisman Park. I can’t wait to be back in Norman and reunite with the most passionate fans
  
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• 160 Fort Hood soldiers deploy to help NATO response in Europe

  08-03-2022 02:37 via kxan.com
  
  FORT HOOD, Texas (KXAN) — About 160 soldiers from Fort Hood deployed Monday to help support NATO in Europe, the Army installation announced.
  The soldiers come from Fort Hood's III Armored Corps and include those from the 96th Transportation Company, the 297th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command and the 11th Corps Signal Brigade.
  "These forces will augment U.S. forces in the European theater and are trained and equipped for various missio
  
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