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• Austin FC takes down Houston Dynamo in Texas Derby for 4th-straight MLS win

  30-04-2022 23:52 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KXAN) — The pressure and the Houston heat hit Austin FC quickly in Saturday's Texas Derby match.Austin FC trailed the Dynamo 1-0 after just five minutes and were forced to substitute starting keeper Brad Stuver off after eight minutes due to a knee injury.A different day, a different challenge — yet the struggles don't phase Austin. Verde rallied from the deficit for its sixth win in nine games.Austin again moves ahead of LAFC for first place in the Western Conference standi
  
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• Naomi Judd, part of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76

  30-04-2022 22:07 via kxan.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died. She was 76.The daughters announced her death on Saturday in a statement provided to The Associated Press.“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the statement said. "We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public.
  
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• Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76

  30-04-2022 22:07 via kxan.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died. She was 76.The daughters announced her death on Saturday in a statement provided to The Associated Press.“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the statement said. "We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public.
  
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• 'Blackest bus in America' makes stop in Austin to reach voters

  30-04-2022 20:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several advocacy groups gathered at the Texas State Capitol Saturday to protest concerns with Texas' voting systems and to encourage people to cast votes.Black Voters Matter, along with other groups such as the NAACP, ACLU and Austin Justice Coalition, hosted a rally, legislative trainings and a town hall, among other outreach events over the weekend. The event was called "Texans Address the Union."
  They also brought the "Blackest bus in America," a bus used as a part of a
  
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• SWAT situation resolved in northwest Austin

  30-04-2022 17:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said a SWAT callout in northwest Austin at an apartment complex near Parmer Lane and McNeil Road has been resolved. Though it was near another SWAT callout that happened Friday, police say they are not related.
  Demetri Hobbs with APD said they got a call about a woman in distress Saturday morning and that because there were so many other calls at the time, it took police a while to get to that scene. It turned out to be a family violence situati
  
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• SWAT callout happening in northwest Austin

  30-04-2022 17:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department will give a media briefing around 11 a.m. relating to a SWAT callout in northwest Austin near Parmer Lane and McNeil Road.
  In a tweet announcing the media briefing, the Austin Police Department did not give more information about the nature of the SWAT situation.
  The location for the briefing is only a few blocks from another SWAT callout that happened earlier this week. Friday morning, two suspects were taken to the hospital following a fentany
  
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• APD: SWAT situation happening in northwest Austin

  30-04-2022 17:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department will give a media briefing around 11 a.m. relating to a SWAT callout in northwest Austin near Parmer Lane and McNeil Road.
  In a tweet announcing the media briefing, the Austin Police Department did not give more information about the nature of the SWAT situation.
  The location for the briefing is only a few blocks from another SWAT callout that happened earlier this week. Friday morning, two suspects were taken to the hospital following a fentany
  
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• Alabama prison official missing after escorting inmate

  30-04-2022 14:53 via kxan.com
  
  A prison official from Alabama is missing after escorting an inmate to a courthouse for a hearing.
  The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Officesaid in a Facebook post Saturday that Assistant Director of Corrections Vicki White disappeared while escorting an inmate being held on capital murder charges. The inmate is also missing.White left the detention center with inmate Casey White on Friday morning and neither has been seen since. The pair are not related.
  The vehicle they were traveling in wh
  
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• Alabama prison official missing after escorting alleged murderer to court

  30-04-2022 14:53 via kxan.com
  
  LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Alabama (KXAN/Associated Press) -- An Alabama sheriff's office says a high-profile inmate and one of their employees is missing.The assistant director of corrections, Vicki White, was last seen leaving the jail to go to the courthouse with an inmate being held on capital murder charges, the Lauderdale County Sheriff's office announced in a Facebook post. That was around 9:30 a.m. Friday.
  The sheriff's office warned the inmate, Casey Cole White, is dangerous and should not be a
  
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• Watch: News crew captures video of migrants running across El Paso highway

  30-04-2022 14:23 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- U.S. Border Patrol is asking Texas drivers near the border to stay vigilant as they say drivers are likely to encounter migrants on busy roads.
  An El Paso news crew captured that on video this week as six migrants ran across a busy highway. Vehicles could be seen slowing down coming to a stop while migrants weaved in and out. The migrants made it to the other side and a few seconds later a border patrol unit could be seen.
  U.S. Border Patrol confirmed that a total of six
  
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• When a few isolated strong storms are possible this evening

  30-04-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Our stretch of warm, humid and mainly cloudy weather continues through the weekend, but an approaching cold front may act as a focal point to produce a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms on Saturday.As the front rolls into our area, we will be greeted by cloudy skies and a few light rain showers before noon Saturday. As the front dissipates, warm sunshine returns through the afternoon. The lingering boundary plus daytime heating could spark a few isolated thunderst
  
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• When a few isolated strong storms are possible

  30-04-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Our stretch of warm, humid and mainly cloudy weather continues through the weekend, but an approaching cold front may act as a focal point to produce a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms on Saturday.As the front rolls into our area, we will be greeted by cloudy skies and a few light rain showers before noon Saturday. As the front dissipates, warm sunshine returns through the afternoon. The lingering boundary plus daytime heating could spark a few isolated thunderst
  
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• Very isolated storms continue this evening

  30-04-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Isolated downpours and thunderstorms continue to remain a possibility into the first few hours of the evening. While most will remain sub-severe, one or two storms may reach severe levels with large hail the main concern with gusty winds a secondary risk. We've already had a few severe storms with one bringing golf-ball size hail in Hutto.These storms are falling along a near stationary cold front that stretches across the northern Austin metro into portions of the Hill Cou
  
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• Storms possible tonight: Timing and severe threats

  30-04-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We're watching an area of storms near the Texas and New Mexico line that could form the basis for some severe storms late tonight and into early Monday morning.A TORNADO WATCH has been issued until 10pm for areas just west of the KXAN viewing area.Tornado watch until 10pmThe cluster of storms associated with that watch could enter parts of the Hill Country as early as 9 or 10pm, but there remains considerable uncertainty regarding how strong and widespread they would be as
  
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• Storms possible tonight into early Monday

  30-04-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The rest of the afternoon will feature a mix of sun and clouds with highs approaching 90 degrees. An isolated storm could develop in our far eastern counties and also in some western areas of the Hill Country, but most stay dry until this evening.We're watching an area of developing storms near the Texas and New Mexico line that could form the basis for some severe storms late tonight and into early Monday morning.A TORNADO WATCH has been issued until 10pm for areas just we
  
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• Low storm chance overnight with a warm Sunday ahead

  30-04-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Isolated downpours and thunderstorms continue to remain a possibility overnight. While most will remain sub-severe, one or two storms may reach severe levels with large hail the main concern with gusty winds a secondary risk. We've already had a few severe storms with one bringing golf-ball size hail in Hutto.These storms are falling along a near stationary cold front that stretches across the northern Austin metro into portions of the Hill Country. LIVE RADAR PAGEThe vast
  
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• Isolated storms have started forming in Central Texas

  30-04-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Isolated downpours and thunderstorms will be possible to end the afternoon and into the first few hours of the evening. While most will remain sub-severe, one or two storms may reach severe levels with large hail the main concern with gusty winds a secondary risk.These storms are falling along a near stationary cold front that stretches across the northern Austin metro into portions of the Hill Country. LIVE RADAR PAGEThe Storm Prediction Center has highlighted much of Cent
  
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• Another hot and humid day ahead of overnight storms & severe threat

  30-04-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Another hot and muggy day today under a mostly cloudy sky. Highs climb to near 90 degrees once again. A few spot showers and downpours will be possible (20%). The vast majority of Central Texas stays dry, but continue to check the radar on the KXAN weather app just in case something pulses up near you.
  Our rain and storm chance increases late tonight into tomorrow morning with a threat for a few strong to severe storms. Best chance for a severe storm will be in the Hill Cou
  
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• Another hot and humid day ahead of overnight storms

  30-04-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Another hot and muggy day today under a mostly cloudy sky. A few spot showers and downpours will be possible (20%). Highs climb to near 90 degrees once again. Our rain and storm chance increases late tonight into tomorrow morning with even a threat for a few strong to severe storms west of Austin. Best chance for a severe storm will be in Mason and San Saba counties with a slight, 2 out 5 risk. LIVE RADAR PAGEPrimary severe risks this time around will be large hail and dama
  
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• Cowboys take pass rusher with second round pick

  30-04-2022 07:18 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (SILVER STAR NATION) — The Dallas Cowboys have selected Ole Miss outside linebacker Sam Williams with pick 24 of the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, pick 56 overall.Williams is a 6-foot-3, 261 pound force to be reckoned with and has elite speed for his size, clocking a 4.46 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.
  Williams had a rough upbringing. He and his siblings were taken out of the custody of their birth mother at age 6 to live with his grandmother, then his aunt.Williams first
  
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• Cowboys select South Alabama WR Jalen Tolbert in 3rd Round

  30-04-2022 07:18 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (SILVER STAR NATION) — The Dallas Cowboys selected wide receiver Jalen Tolbert from South Alabama with pick number 88 in the 2022 NFL Draft.It seems fitting for the Cowboys to use pick number 88, the iconic number given to the best wide receivers in Dallas history, to draft a wide receiver.
  A three-sport letterman out of high school, Tolbert exceled in football, baseball, and basketball, eventually accepting a scholarship to South Alabama, close to his hometown of Mobile.During h
  
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• 2022 NFL Draft Day 2 recap

  30-04-2022 07:18 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (SILVER STAR NATION) — Rounds two and three of the 2022 NFL Draft came and went Friday night, with many quality players still waiting for their name to be called.Round 1, Pick 24 — Tyler Smith, OG, TulsaRound 2, Pick 56 — Sam Williams, EDGE, Ole MissRound 3, Pick 88 — Jalen Tolbert, WR, South AlabamaHere's how the second and third round played out for the rest of the NFL:Round 2 — 2022 NFL Draft(33) Tampa Bay — Logan Hall, DE, Houston(34) Green Bay &
  
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• Lake Travis drops to lowest level since September 2018

  30-04-2022 04:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lake Travis has dropped to its lowest level in 3.5 years.The lake level at Mansfield Dam was recorded at 656.17' above mean sea level at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, according to data from the Lower Colorado River Authority.That's the lowest level since September 2018, when the lake fell to 653.8'. The following month, heavy rain caused disastrous flooding across portions of Central Texas.The recent drop in lake levels comes as drought continues to worsen, particularly in the Hill
  
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• Ukrainian families come to Central Texas amid uncertainty

  30-04-2022 03:50 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) - Ukrainian families in Austin are helping people from their homeland settle in Central Texas as the war with Russia continues.Tatyana Myslovsksya of Round Rock is part of one of those families who are lending a hand. A friend recently connected her to journalist Lesya Moskalenko who lives in a village right outside of Kyiv.Moskalenko had been visiting people in the United States when the war started. She was unable to go back to her country and needed a place to stay.My
  
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• When pandemic is 'over,' released prisoners fear what's next

  30-04-2022 02:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Kendrick Fulton is caught between two worlds -- a productive member of the community and a current federal inmate."So, you're free, but maybe with a little asterisks?," reporter Matt Grant asked Fulton back in February, the two sitting on a bench across from each other in Round Rock."With a big asterisks," Fulton responded.
  Fulton, a truck driver who recently moved from Round Rock to the Dallas-area, said he still has a decade left to serve on his conviction for a non-violent cr
  
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• Sheriff: Man is shot 18 times, stabs suspect and remains in 'fair condition'

  30-04-2022 01:45 via kxan.com
  
  HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who was shot 18 times while defending himself against a robber is in "fair condition," according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.Deputies responded to a shooting/carjacking at 407 FM 1960 E. on Thursday night, according to a post by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
  An adult man was at an air pump when he was confronted by another man wearing a ski mask. The suspect robbed his vehicle and pulled out a gun. The victim began fighting back and p
  
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• Central Texas families find baby formula shelves nearly bare

  30-04-2022 01:05 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Families across Central Texas are sharing their frustrations lately about how much they're struggling to find what they need to feed their young children.
  Samantha Stone, whose daughter Riley Hope is only five months old, said the shelves where she used to find baby formula are now practically empty whenever she goes to a store anywhere near her family's home in Georgetown.
  During a grocery shopping trip Friday, yet again she could not find the specific formula w
  
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• Preservation Austin's Spring Tour showcases growing city's history

  30-04-2022 00:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Preservation Austin's Spring Tour returns this Saturday to showcase seven historic Austin buildings, such as the Travis County Probate Courts and Wesley United Methodist Church, in the group's biggest fundraiser for a year of preservation grants.This year's tour is titled "Out of the House" and starts at the Baker School, a public school built to service the Hyde Park suburbs in 1911. The building has been Alamo Drafthouse's corporate headquarters since 2018 and was designa
  
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• APD investigates suspicious deaths of two people in west Austin

  30-04-2022 00:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said it is investigating two suspicious deaths Friday afternoon.
  APD said a check welfare call came in at 2 p.m. for a location in the 1600 block of Forest Trail in west Austin. That's near Enfield Road and Mopac Expressway.Police said officers found two people dead with trauma to their bodies. APD did not confirm the cause of death or the relationship between the two.
  Charlie Plauche has lived in the neighborhood with his wife for the last year. We’ve b
  
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• APD investigates suspicious death of 2 people in west Austin

  30-04-2022 00:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said it is investigating two suspicious deaths Friday afternoon.
  APD said a check welfare call came in at 2 p.m. for a location in the 1600 block of Forest Trail in west Austin. That's near Enfield Road and Mopac Expressway.Police said officers found two people dead with trauma to their bodies. APD did not confirm the cause of death or the relationship between the two.
  There is no threat to the public and it is believed to be an isolated incident, APD said.
  Th
  
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• APD investigates suspicious death in west Austin

  30-04-2022 00:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police is investigating a suspicious death Friday afternoon.
  APD said the investigation is in the 1600 block of Forest Trail in west Austin. That's near Enfield Road and Mopac Expressway.APD said there will be a media briefing at 6 p.m.
  KXAN will stream the briefing online and on the KXAN Facebook page.
  This is a developing story, check back for updates.
  
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