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• Austin police seized dozens of guns downtown in days ahead of 6th street shooting

  20-03-2022 23:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to affidavits obtained by KXAN, Austin police have made dozens of arrests for illegally carrying guns over the last week. Despite their efforts to crack down on gun violence, one shooting overnight on Sixth Street sent four people to the hospital.
  Last June, a mass shooting in the same area sent 14 to the hospital, and killed another.Ahead of South by Southwest, Austin Police Department's Chief Joseph Chacon said the city was surging personnel downtown to prevent
  
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• Private investigator says drug kingpin targeted David Ortiz

  20-03-2022 21:32 via kxan.com
  
  BOSTON (AP) — A Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators the Red Sox slugger hired to look into the attack that nearly killed him.The findings by former Boston police commissioner Edward Davis reported by the Boston Globe on Saturday contradict the theory of the crime developed by Dominican prosecutors.Davis told the newspaper that he identified the drug-
  
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• Austin-Travis County EMS treats over 100 patients during SXSW

  20-03-2022 21:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS crews responded to more than 100 emergency incidents during a five-day stint covering the South by Southwest Conference & Festivals.From March 15-19, ATCEMS personnel responded to 106 incidents in total, treating 101 patients. As part of their efforts, 27 patients were transported to area hospitals, officials said in a tweet.A daily breakdown of responses is available below:Day 1, March 15: 14 incidents14 patients4 patients transportedDay 2, Mar
  
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• Gameday: Austin FC hosts Seattle at Q2 Stadium

  20-03-2022 21:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC returns home looking to reignite its goal-scoring acumen after the first loss of the 2022 season. Last weekend's road trip to Portland ended with a 1-0 defeat for Verde.Austin scored 10 goals in its first two games, blowing out FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami for six points at Q2 Stadium. Austin scored 35 goals total during its inaugural 2021 season.On Sunday, the Seattle Sounders come to town, aiming for its second straight MLS win. This series played out in two ti
  
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• Your guide to Austin's dog parks, off-leash locations

  20-03-2022 19:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the arrival of spring and the dog days of summer just around the corner, Austin's furry residents will be looking for a shaded place to get some laps in on the trails, or some z's in the sun.Before you head out to the trails with your pup in tow, familiarize yourself with Austin's leash regulations. Under city ordinance, dogs are required to be on a leash in public spaces unless that space is a designated off-leash area (highlighted on the map in purple).
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• 8 rescued from stalled elevator in downtown Austin Saturday

  20-03-2022 17:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin fire crews rescued eight people who had been stuck in a stalled elevator for about an hour Saturday night, officials said in a tweet.The incident took place at 605 Davis St., the address for Geraldine's and Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt.AFD officials said firefighters created a rigging system to hoist the elevator up to an even level and release those entrapped. Everyone got out safely, and crews repaired the elevator before bringing it back to ground level.Austin Fire cre
  
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• What events are happening the final day of SXSW 2022?

  20-03-2022 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The final day of the 2022 South by Southwest Conference & Festivals has arrived, and Austin residents and visitors still have several in-person and online event options available before the festival wraps.Here's a look at the remaining SXSW events on Sunday.Mickey: The Story of a MouseTime: 1 hour, 33 minute run timeLocation: Online eventDescription: "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse" evaluates the cultural impact and significance of Mickey Mouse and his continued existence
  
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• Tornado, wind, and large hail threat develops Monday

  20-03-2022 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Before showers and storms arrive we continue to deal with dry and windy conditions across Central Texas. Temperatures should reach the low 80s and for most of us it will be a nice day, but the fire danger remains a concern, especially for the Hill Country.A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect for the Hill Country into mid-evening. After that, humidity levels rise, even as the wind remains blustery.MONDAY'S SEVERE STORM RISKA strong spring storm will bring the risk of severe weath
  
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• Hail, tornadoes possible in Central Texas Monday

  20-03-2022 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An active 48-hour period of weather in Central Texas with today's critical fire danger transitioning to a severe risk tomorrow.Today will favor mostly sunny skies, dry conditions and warm afternoon temperatures with most of us in the upper 70s to low 80s. The problem? The wind. Breezy to windy conditions, in combination with low humidity and ongoing drought, will result in another day of very high to extreme fire danger. Please continue to avoid open flame activities and al
  
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• State of Texas: Lawmakers grill foster care leaders amid investigation at facility for sex trafficking victims

  20-03-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — One week after allegations of abuse at a Bastrop facility meant to help young victims of sex trafficking gained national attention, Texas lawmakers met to discuss the state's foster care system.
  State agency and law enforcement officials testified before a special Senate committee, revealing new details about the ongoing Texas Rangers investigation into exploitation claims about The Refuge, located in Bastrop.In a hearing before the committee on Thursday, the director of
  
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• UPDATE: Suspect arrested after shooting on 6th Street injures 4

  20-03-2022 09:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department says a suspect is in custody after four people were shot on Sixth Street Sunday morning.The shooting happened around 2 a.m. near the 400 block of E. Sixth Street near Neches Street, according to police.The four people shot are expected to be OK. They were all taken to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.APD said there is "no current threat to the public."Four people were shot in downtown Aust
  
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• UPDATE: 6th St. shooting followed 'disturbance' between 2 groups of people, APD says

  20-03-2022 09:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department says a suspect is in custody after four people were shot on Sixth Street Sunday morning.The shooting happened around 2 a.m. near the 400 block of E. Sixth Street near Neches Street, according to police.The four people shot are expected to be OK. They were all taken to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.APD said early Sunday there is "no current threat to the public."In an update Sunday after
  
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• Shooting on 6th Street injures 4, APD investigating

  20-03-2022 09:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is still looking for the person they suspect shot 4 people on Sixth Street Sunday morning.The shooting happened near the 400 block of E. 6th Street near Neches Street, according to police.The four people shot are expected to be okay. They were all taken to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.This is a developing story, check back here for details.
  
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• Goodbye Erwin Center: No. 2 seed Texas takes on Utah in 2nd round

  20-03-2022 05:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN/AP) — The Texas Longhorns' defensive plan for Sunday's game against No. 7-seed Utah is straightforward — defend the 3-point line.
  Utah made 15 3-pointers Friday on its way to a 92-69 win over Arkansas Friday. Texas and Utah will battle Sunday at 4 p.m. for a spot in the Sweet 16 in Spokane. The Utes were the highest-scoring team in the Pac 12 this season. TV schedule, tipoff times for NCAA women’s basketball tournamentTexas methodically defeated Fairfield Friday in
  
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• AP: Carlos Correa agrees to 3-year deal with Twins

  20-03-2022 04:27 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Star shortstop Carlos Correa agreed early Saturday to a $105.3 million, three-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.The move ends Correa's seven-season tenure with the Houston Astros. He will earn $35.1 million annually under the deal and can opt out after the 2022 and 2023 seasons to become a free agent ag
  
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• Sweet 16: Saint Peter's advances as 15 seed

  20-03-2022 04:14 via kxan.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Saint Peter’s broke the hearts of Kentuckians yet again, getting 17 points from KC Ndefo to beat Murray State 70-60 on Saturday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and complete its rise from obscurity into the Sweet 16.Two days after tossing eight-time national champion Kentucky out of the bracket, the tiny Jesuit school from Jersey City, New Jersey, became the third 15 seed to advance to a regional semifinal, joining Oral Roberts last year and Florid
  
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• Saint Peter's is 3rd 15 seed in Sweet 16, beats Murray State

  20-03-2022 04:14 via kxan.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Undersized in every way, Saint Peter's became the latest NCAA Tournament darling that only the most ardent hoops fans had heard of before it stepped onto a court with a March Madness logo.These proud Peacocks from Jersey City, New Jersey, became the third No. 15 seed to advance to the Sweet 16, first tossing eight-time national champion Kentucky out of the bracket and then taking care of Murray State in a workmanlike 70-60 win on Saturday night.Even mid-major Murray Sta
  
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• Hindu festival celebrates spring's return in Cedar Park

  20-03-2022 04:14 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — People gathered at Brushy Creek Lake Park Saturday for Holi, an ancient and colorful Hindu festival that celebrates the return of spring and the triumph of good over evil."This is the festival of love, festival of colors, and we use these colors during the spring in India," said Gaupam Ghosh, who helped to organize the event.TikTok star and UT students work together to save Austin’s beesGhosh was covered in a variety of colors, as were the rest of the parti
  
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• Troopers: At least 24 injured, one dead in shooting at Dumas car show

  20-03-2022 03:30 via kxan.com
  
  DUMAS, Ark. - (UPDATE 7:09 A.M.) Arkansas State Police confirmed early Sunday morning that one person is dead and at least 24 people have been injured in a shooting outside a car show in Dumas.Troopers said one suspect is in custody and a search will continue Sunday for others who may have been firing into the crowd of people.The Dumas police chief said several hours ago that several children were among the victims.
  Investigators have been interviewing victims and witnesses overnight.DUMAS, Ark.
  
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• Troopers: At least 24 injured, one dead in car show shooting in Dumas

  20-03-2022 03:30 via kxan.com
  
  DUMAS, Ark. - (UPDATE 7:09 A.M.) Arkansas State Police confirmed early Sunday morning that one person is dead and at least 24 people have been injured in a shooting outside a car show in Dumas.Troopers said one suspect is in custody and a search will continue Sunday for others who may have been firing into the crowd of people.Investigators have been interviewing victims and witnesses overnight.DUMAS, Ark. – (UPDATE - 12:00 A.M.) Chief Keith Finch with the Dumas Police Department said one p
  
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• Dumas PD Chief: 20 injured, 1 dead in shooting outside Arkansas car show

  20-03-2022 03:30 via kxan.com
  
  DUMAS, Ark. – (UPDATE - 12:00 A.M.) Chief Keith Finch with the Dumas Police Department said one person was killed and at least 20 others were injured in the shooting incident outside of a car show Saturday evening.Speaking to MonticelloLive.com, Finch said the shooting started just around 6:50 p.m. He also told MonticelloLive that “multiple gunmen just started shooting.”The shooting happened outside of the 16th annual “Hood-Nic” event held by the Delta Neighborhood
  
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• Arkansas State Police: At least 10 shot outside car show in Dumas

  20-03-2022 03:30 via kxan.com
  
  Update: According to the Desha County Office of Emergency Management, there were two different incidents that occurred. The first began with a high-speed pursuit that ended in a head-on crash.
  The second incident happened during a car show in a parking lot. Victims are being taken to local hospitals in McGehee and Dumas, with one child being transported to the Arkansas Children's Hospital. At least two victims have been airlifted from the parking lot.
  DUMAS, Ark. – Officials with the Arkan
  
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• Arkansas State Police: At least 1 dead, 10 shot outside car show in Dumas

  20-03-2022 03:30 via kxan.com
  
  UPDATE - 9:30 PM: Authorities on the scene of a shooting in Dumas say at least one person is dead. Investigators also said that children were among the victims.The investigator at the scene also said that this did not appear to be a "mass shooter situation."Multiple agencies are on the scene, including the Dumas Police Department, the Desha County Sheriff's Office and the Arkansas State Police.
  #BREAKING: One of the investigators tells me at least one person died, and children were also shot. #A
  
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• Auburn coach joins 3-pointer pledge to support Ukraine

  20-03-2022 01:53 via kxan.com
  
  GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said he fully supports Stanford women’s coach Tara VanDerveer’s initiative to help those in need in Ukraine.VanDerveer had pledged $10 for every 3-pointer made in the women’s NCAA Tournament toward humanitarian efforts for those affected by Russia’s invasion. NCAA Tournament: Here’s the TV schedule for the 2nd round“If Tara VanDerveer wants money for 3-pointers, I’ll up whatever they’re offerin
  
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• Texas chases its 1st Sweet 16 berth since 2008

  20-03-2022 01:34 via kxan.com
  
  MILWAUKEE (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are learning what it's like to stick around the NCAA Tournament for a little while. Texas is in the second round for the first time since 2014 after its 81-73 win over Virginia Tech Friday.Chris Beard credited the win to his players, but the first-year Longhorns coach deserves some credit. Beard guided a program through tournament turmoil, snapping Texas' four-game NCAAs losing streak. NCAA Tournament: Here’s the TV schedule for the 2nd roundMor
  
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