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• How did an ancient Roman bust land in an Austin Goodwill store?

  05-05-2022 23:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As an antiques procurer, Austin resident Laura Young knows her way around vintage art. She has a history degree and has taken plenty of art classes.So when she discovered a $35 marble bust at Austin's Goodwill Store on Far West Boulevard in August 2018, she knew there must've been a storied history there. What she didn't expect was history to trace its roots back to first century A.D. Rome."Clearly, this thing's antique," she said, adding, "So I did some Google Image search
  
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• Senators bring concerns about lifting Title 42 to DHS officials

  05-05-2022 22:38 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — This week, senators got the chance to grill top U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials on how they plan to handle the expected surge of migrants once Title 42 is lifted on May 23.Title 42 is the public health policy that allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection to turn away migrants at the southern border over concerns of COVID-19.But senators said they're concerned that the administration's plan won't be ready by the end of May."We are already surging perso
  
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• Harry Styles performing 5 nights at Austin's Moody Center

  05-05-2022 21:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas will not be the same as it was now that Harry Styles announced a five-night residency at Austin's newest concert venue.
  The singer shared on social media the five cities where he'll take "Love on Tour 2022" later this year, and that includes five nights of shows at Austin's Moody Center. The dates for the Austin concerts are between Sept. 25 through Oct. 2.
  Moody Center tweeted a link where people can sign up soon for a presale of tickets.ACL Music Festival an
  
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• Dripping Springs teacher arrested on seven criminal charges related to improper student relationships

  05-05-2022 21:09 via kxan.com
  
  DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) –Kevin McLean, a Dripping Springs Middle School teacher and coach has been arrested following a coordinated effort between Hay's County Sheriff's Office, the Austin Police Department and Dripping Springs ISD, according to a Hays County Sheriff's Office press release.
  The Hays County press release states Mclean was located and taken into custody around 2:10pm on May 5, after seven arrest warrants were issued.
  McLean is facing four class A misdemeanor charges o
  
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• Dripping Springs teacher arrested on 7 criminal charges related to improper student relationships

  05-05-2022 21:09 via kxan.com
  
  DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) – Kevin McLean, a Dripping Springs Middle School teacher and coach, has been arrested following a coordinated effort between Hay's County Sheriff's Office, the Austin Police Department and Dripping Springs ISD, according to a Hays County Sheriff's Office press release.
  The Hays County press release stated McLean, 30, was located and taken into custody around 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, after seven arrest warrants were issued.
  McLean is facing four class A misdemea
  
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• Dripping Springs teacher a suspect in improper student relationships investigation

  05-05-2022 21:09 via kxan.com
  
  DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) – A Dripping Springs Middle School teacher is a suspect in an ongoing investigation to determine if he had improper relationships with three students between the age of 12 and 14, according to a Travis County Search Warrant issued on April 4 for the cell phone of the teacher.KXAN is not identifying the individuals involved in the case as it is an ongoing investigation and no one has been charged. But, Dripping Springs Independent School District did send a no
  
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• Men accused of beating up downtown Austin food vendor over $6 hot dog

  05-05-2022 20:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two men face second-degree felony aggravated assault charges following an incident Wednesday night in Austin's entertainment district.According to an Austin Police Department affidavit, the men are accused of beating up a vendor after an argument over the price of a hot dog in front of a bar on East Sixth Street around 2 a.m. Historic Landmark Commission votes unanimously to initiate historic protections for 4th St. gay barsJeremy Delgado, 21, and Bobby Wynn, 19, were arres
  
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• Tesla still looking to hire hundreds for Gigafactory, taps into Bastrop ISD

  05-05-2022 18:37 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) -- Dozens of high school seniors at Bastrop Independent School District are getting ready for interviews today, hoping to be hired by Tesla.
  Seniors have been recruited for the past three weeks, and Tesla said they have at least 20 positions available for them, if not more, according to BISD's associate superintendent Kristi Lee.
  According to Tesla's website, there are still hundreds of open job positions for Giga Texas.
  Once hired, Tesla will pay for graduating seniors to
  
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• Austin Rowing Club reveals new home amid Project Connect relocation

  05-05-2022 18:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 40 years, the Austin Rowing Club has been a city staple, providing water recreation activities to all and special programs for children, veterans, lower-income families and people with disabilities.Now, ARC is preparing for the next chapter of its storied Austin history — this time, east of Interstate 35. PAST REPORTING: 6 sites identified in Waller Creek Boathouse relocation effortsARC is one of the central tenants of the city-owned Waller Creek Boathou
  
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• Everything's bigger in Texas, including this world-record Great Dane

  05-05-2022 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  BEDFORD, Texas (KXAN) — Zeus is the tallest good boy in the world, according to Guinness World Records.Zeus is a two-year-old American Great Dane, and on all four legs, he stands 3 feet, 5.18 inches tall. Guinness recently confirmed him as the world's tallest living male dog.Zeus' owner, Brittany Davis, lives in Bedford, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, and told Guinness she always wanted the breed known as the "Apollo of Dogs." The breed is known for being incredibly easygoin
  
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• State to rest its case against Kyle mom accused of murder Thursday

  05-05-2022 16:03 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The state is expected to rest its case Thursday after a week-and-a-half of testimony in the trial of Dazrine Chagoya-Williams, the Kyle mom who allegedly murdered her nearly two-year-old son, Mason, in 2018.
  The final witness for the state will be Dr. Marion Forbes, a pediatric expert from Dell Children's Hospital who has decades of experience in child abuse cases. She will take the stand again Thursday morning.
  A jury will decide over the next few days whether
  
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• State rests its case against Kyle mom accused of murdering her toddler

  05-05-2022 16:03 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The state rested its case Thursday in the trial of Dazrine Chagoya-Williams, the Kyle mom who allegedly murdered her nearly two-year-old son, Mason, in 2018.
  Over the last week and a half, prosecutors brought forward more than two dozen witnesses and presented roughly 200 pieces of evidence to a jury that will decide over the next few days whether Chagoya-Williams, alongside her husband and the child’s father, Stevie Williams, is guilty of capital mur
  
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• State, defense both rest case in trial of Kyle mom accused of murder

  05-05-2022 16:03 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The state rested its case Thursday in the trial of Dazrine Chagoya-Williams, the Kyle mom who allegedly murdered her nearly two-year-old son, Mason, in 2018. She will not testify in her trial.
  Over the last week and a half, prosecutors brought forward more than two dozen witnesses and presented roughly 200 pieces of evidence to a jury that will decide over the next few days whether Chagoya-Williams, alongside her husband and the child’s father, Stevie
  
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• LIVE BLOG: State to rest its case against Kyle mom accused of murder Thursday

  05-05-2022 16:03 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The state is expected to rest its case Thursday after a week-and-a-half of testimony in the trial of Dazrine Chagoya-Williams, the Kyle mom who allegedly murdered her nearly two-year-old son, Mason, in 2018.
  The final witness for the state will be Dr. Marion Forbes, a pediatric expert from Dell Children's Hospital who has decades of experience in child abuse cases. She will take the stand again Thursday morning.
  A jury will decide over the next few days whether
  
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• Kyle mom accused of murdering her toddler will not testify in trial

  05-05-2022 16:03 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The state rested its case Thursday in the trial of Dazrine Chagoya-Williams, the Kyle mom who allegedly murdered her nearly two-year-old son, Mason, in 2018.
  Over the last week and a half, prosecutors brought forward more than two dozen witnesses and presented roughly 200 pieces of evidence to a jury that will decide over the next few days whether Chagoya-Williams, alongside her husband and the child’s father, Stevie Williams, is guilty of capital mur
  
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• Austin City Council votes to increase penalties for companies wasting water

  05-05-2022 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is cracking down on businesses that waste water. On Thursday, Austin City Council approved to amend the city code and stiffen the penalties.The ordinance will create different sets of penalties Austin Water said are more appropriate to the types of customers and the types of violations. They want to get rid of the one-size-fits-all approach, which will mean higher penalties for commercial customers but lower penalties for homeowners. Historic Landmark Commission vote
  
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• Austin City Council could increase penalties for companies wasting water

  05-05-2022 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is cracking down on businesses that waste water. Thursday, the Austin City Council will decide whether to amend the city code and stiffen the penalties.The proposed ordinance would create different sets of penalties that Austin Water said are more appropriate to the types of customers and the types of violations. They want to get rid of the one-size-fits-all approach which would mean higher penalties for commercial customers but lower penalties for homeowners. Histor
  
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• Tornado Watch: Timing and impact of storms

  05-05-2022 15:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Strong to severe storms are possible in Central Texas starting tonight and continuing into the day Thursday.TORNADO WATCHA Tornado Watch has been issued for most of the KXAN viewing area until 6PM. Strong to severe storms are possible through the afternoon and early evening. Severe storms could contain large hail (1"+), damaging winds (60+mph) and an isolated tornado or two.Tornado Watch issued for most of the KXAN viewing area until 6PM.Weather set-upScattered to widespread sto
  
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• Storms ongoing: Timing and impacts into the evening

  05-05-2022 15:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Strong to severe storms are possible in Central Texas into mid-evening.TORNADO WATCH: EXPIREDA Tornado Watch has been allowed to expire, but isolated severe storms remain possible into mid-evening with large hail being our primary concern.Weather set-upScattered to widespread storms are expected Thursday with a potent low-pressure system to our north moving into the Central Plains, dragging a cold front into Texas through the day. Lift from the front, in addition to plentiful mo
  
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• Storms moving out: Timing the end of the rain

  05-05-2022 15:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Isolated severe storms remain possible, but the severe weather threat is gradually ending as storms move away to the southeast.TORNADO WATCH: EXPIREDA Tornado Watch has been allowed to expire, but isolated severe storms remain possible into mid-evening with large hail being our primary concern.Risk levelA marginal risk (1 out of 5) for isolated severe storms is in place for parts of the Hill Country and southern tier counties, a slight risk (2 out of 5) for scattered severe stor
  
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• NEW: Tornado Watch issued for Central Texas

  05-05-2022 15:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Strong to severe storms are possible in Central Texas starting tonight and continuing into the day Thursday.TORNADO WATCHA Tornado Watch has been issued for most of the KXAN viewing area until 6PM. Strong to severe storms are possible through the afternoon and early evening. Severe storms could contain large hail (1"+), damaging winds (60+mph) and an isolated tornado or two.Tornado Watch issued for most of the KXAN viewing area until 6PM.Weather set-upScattered to widespread sto
  
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• LIVE: Risk of severe storms today: timing, threats & impacts

  05-05-2022 15:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Strong to severe storms are possible in Central Texas starting tonight and continuing into the day Thursday.Weather set-upScattered to widespread storms are expected Thursday with a potent low-pressure system to our north moving into the Central Plains, dragging a cold front into Texas through the day. Lift from the front, in addition to plentiful moisture brought in by southerly surface winds, will result in a 60% chance of storms and showers late morning through evening.Risk l
  
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• Trees removed after blocking traffic on Old San Antonio Road in Buda

  05-05-2022 14:37 via kxan.com
  
  BUDA, Texas (KXAN) — Downed trees closed Old San Antonio Road in Buda on Thursday morning, the Hays County Sheriff's Office saidAn alert posted on Twitter by HCSO said "several trees are down and blocking the roadway." The trees were across the road just north of the intersection with Manchaca Springs Road. HCSO said people could get to the elementary school by using Main Street to get back to Old San Antonio Road.The area is west of Interstate 35, and it's a popular route for commuters be
  
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• Trees blocking traffic on Old San Antonio Road in Buda

  05-05-2022 14:37 via kxan.com
  
  BUDA, Texas (KXAN) — Steer clear of Old San Antonio Road near Buda Elementary School on Thursday morning, the Hays County Sheriff's Office said.An alert posted on Twitter by HCSO said "several trees are down and blocking the roadway." The trees are across the road just north of the intersection with Manchaca Springs Road. HCSO said people can get to the elementary school by using Main Street to get back on Old San Antonio Road around the blockage.The area is west of Interstate 35, and it's
  
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• Austin City Council to decide firefighter negotiation practices, free income pilot program

  05-05-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here's what we're watching at the Austin City Council meeting on Thursday.Firefighters Binding ArbitrationLast May, Austin’s firefighters fought for their right to binding arbitration at the ballot box, winning with an overwhelming majority as 81% of voters approved Proposition A.This measure allowed the firefighters’ union to demand the right to resolve any contractual disputes with an arbitrator — who decides the dispute instead of a court — if con
  
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• Austin City Council approves firefighter negotiation practices, free income pilot program

  05-05-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here's what we're watching at the Austin City Council meeting on Thursday.Firefighters Binding Arbitration: ApprovedLast May, Austin’s firefighters fought for their right to binding arbitration at the ballot box, winning with an overwhelming majority as 81% of voters approved Proposition A.This measure allowed the firefighters’ union to demand the right to resolve any contractual disputes with an arbitrator — who decides the dispute instead of a court &mda
  
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• Cowboys owner Jerry Jones 'all good' after crash in Dallas, report says

  05-05-2022 13:27 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is doing fine after a minor car crash Wednesday in Dallas, the Dallas Morning News reports.Stephen Jones, Jerry's son and executive vice president of the Cowboys, told the DMN that his father "is all good," after a precautionary visit to Parkland Memorial Hospital. Police insisted Jones get checked out at the hospital, the DMN's report said.NBC5 in Dallas reported the crash involved two vehicles at the intersection of Harry Hines Boulevard a
  
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• Tornado Watch issued for Austin Metro until 6pm

  05-05-2022 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A risk of strong to severe storms today before our focus turns to near-record heat this weekend.NEW: A Tornado Watch has been issued for most of Central Texas including the Austin Metro until 6pm. Severe storms that develop will have the potential to develop tornadoes. Make sure you have a way to stay weather-informed as we go through the rest of the morning, afternoon and into the early evening.Tornado watch until 6pmScattered storms and showers are likely to develop late
  
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• Storms ending ahead of hottest stretch of 2022 so far

  05-05-2022 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Storms continue to gradually slide south-southeast as we head into the evening. The risk for isolated large hail continues along with heavy rain and frequent lightning.The Tornado Watch that was in effect until 6 P.M. has been allowed to expire, but isolated strong or severe storms remain possible into mid-evening.After today, our focus then turns to near-record heat as a ridge of high pressure builds over Central Texas. This will allow temperatures to soar well into the 90
  
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• Severe storms possible today, near-record heat follows

  05-05-2022 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A risk of strong to severe storms today before our focus turns to near-record heat this weekend.Scattered storms and showers are likely to develop late morning and continue through the afternoon and evening. Threats with any well-developed storm include large hail and damaging winds, along with a low concern for locally heavy rain. Storms will peak in coverage this afternoon and early evening as the front passes, but then are expected to gradually clear by tonight.Thursday
  
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• Scattered storms to continue for a few more hours

  05-05-2022 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A risk of strong to severe storms today before our focus turns to near-record heat this weekend.The Tornado Watch that was in effect until 6 P.M. has been allowed to expire, but isolated strong or severe storms remain possible into mid-evening.Scattered storms will continue to slowly spread southeast and through more of the area as we go through the rest of the afternoon and into the evening.Threats with any well-developed storm include large hail and damaging winds, along
  
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• Risk of severe storms today: timing, threats & impacts

  05-05-2022 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Strong to severe storms are possible in Central Texas starting tonight and continuing into the day Thursday.Weather set-upScattered to widespread storms are expected Thursday with a potent low-pressure system to our north moving into the Central Plains, dragging a cold front into Texas through the day. Lift from the front, in addition to plentiful moisture brought in by southerly surface winds, will result in a 60% chance of storms and showers late morning through evening.Risk l
  
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• Lower electric lawnmower prices help Austin landscaping company go green

  05-05-2022 11:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Green Earth Conservation Lawns, based in south Austin, is trying to do something different — only using battery-powered equipment like electric blowers and edgers that charge on board the truck.Yes, even the larger ride-along mower runs only on batteries that charge in about four hours and can last up to two days of all-day mowing.It's not just environmental benefits that you'll get by choosing electric-powered mowing machines, but you'll also notice a big reduction i
  
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• Oak Hill fire department fights mobile home fire

  05-05-2022 10:41 via kxan.com
  
  OAK HILL, Texas (KXAN) -- Crews from the Oak Hill Fire Department are busy Thursday morning trying to control a fire at mobile home.
  Fire crews say the fire broke out around 1:45 a.m. on High Valley Road. That's near the intersection of FM 1826 and Slaughter Lane.
  Oak Hill Fire Chief Jeffrey Wittig told KXAN, crews do not know what caused the fire. We are following up to see if weather was a factor.
  Everyone inside the mobile home made it out. The fire started in the back of the structure and di
  
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• Thousands of Austin Energy customers without power

  05-05-2022 09:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Thousands of Austin Energy customers are without power Thursday morning after storms moved through the area.
  According to an online outage map, power is out in the following areas:
  More than 3,100 customers in east Austin around Loyola Lane and Johnny Morris Road More than 6,400 customers in far south Austin around Dittmar and Menchaca Roads
  Austin Energy says workers should restore all major outages by 4 a.m.
  In addition, Pedernales Electric Coop says crews should restore power
  
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• Power restored to Austin Energy customers

  05-05-2022 09:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Crews restored power to thousands of Austin Energy customers Thursday morning after storms moved through the area.
  According to an online outage map, power was out in the following areas:
  East Austin around Loyola Lane and Johnny Morris Road Far south Austin around Dittmar and Menchaca Roads
  In addition, Pedernales Electric Coop says crews have restored power to all but 4 customers in and around Liberty Hill as of 4 a.m.
  
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• Home appraisal protests, lawsuits are increasing — what that means for you

  05-05-2022 05:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —There are just 12 days left to protest your property appraisal values this year. The Travis Central Appraisal District is encouraging people to get them in as soon as possible, and it's expecting a record number this year.
  In 2018, TCAD received about 142,000 protests. That jumped to around 147,000 in 2019. That number then number dropped in 2020 to 123,000, when TCAD froze values on residential properties during the pandemic.Protests picked back up last year to 140,000. Spo
  
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• Historic Landmark Commission votes unanimously to initiate historic protections for 4th St. gay bars

  05-05-2022 05:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin's Historic Landmark Commission voted unanimously Wednesday night to initiate historic protections for properties on Fourth and Colorado Streets.
  The decision comes as development company Hanover sought to demolish the properties in order to build a 40-story high rise. Its plan was to also reconstruct the demolished building facades in order to maintain a historic visage.Speakers opposed the construction as a threat to Austin's LGBTQ+ community, as the pro
  
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• Domino, cat that roamed UT campus for over a decade, passes away

  05-05-2022 05:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin is mourning the loss of one of its campus cats, who some consider as another mascot for the school (move over, Bevo).
  Fittingly named Domino for his black and white coat, UT Austin posted about the cat's death Tuesday on social media.
  "Domino, the most well known and beloved of UT Austin’s campus cats, was a welcoming friend on our campus for many years," the post read. "We will remember him fondly, and thank the community who cares f
  
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• What happens if Austin doesn't get enough lifeguards this summer?

  05-05-2022 04:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Parks and Recreation Department said it only has 25% of the lifeguards needed to operate summer pools at full capacity.
  "We will only operate pools safely," said Austin Aquatic Manager Jodi Jay. "We still need 375 just to open tier two pools," she added, referring to facilities that are only open during the summer.Memo: How Austin plans to address its lifeguard shortageShe said it's too early to determine which pools will be impacted. If the City doesn't get the
  
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• 1 dead after motorcycle crash on I-35 in northeast Austin

  05-05-2022 03:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a motorcycle crash in northeast Austin Wednesday night.Austin-Travis County EMS said the crash, involving at least one other vehicle in addition to the motorcycle, occurred around 7:49 p.m. in the 7000 block of N. Interstate 35 southbound, which is near Anderson Lane.
  CPR was being done on an adult person, but they ultimately died at the scene, ATCEMS said.The Texas Department of Transportation said I-35 southbound is closed at St. Johns Avenue beca
  
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• Sebastian Driussi named MLS Player of the Month

  05-05-2022 03:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC midfielder Sebastian Driussi was voted MLS Player of the Month for April. Driussi scored four of his league-leading seven goals in April. On Saturday, Driussi scored the deciding goal in the Verde and Black's 2-1 win at Houston.Additionally, Druissi has three assists, giving him an MLS-best 10 goal contributions. Driussi has scored in each of Austin FC's last three away matches.Austin FC is currently in second place in the Western Conference with 20 points, one be
  
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• Cecilio Domínguez to return to Austin FC after 5-game suspension

  05-05-2022 02:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC midfielder Cecilio Domínguez has been reinstated to the club after a near month-long investigation by Major League Soccer into possible off-field misconduct.The league announced Domínguez was suspended on April 8 after Austin FC "initiated a League and a law enforcement investigation into a report of a domestic dispute with his partner," the release said. ‘Put it in the Louvre’: Austin FC fan displays Dani Pereira goal in ParisDomí
  
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• Texas junior wins Travis County's 1st 'I Voted' sticker design competition

  05-05-2022 02:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A University of Texas junior won Travis County's first-ever "I Voted" sticker contest. The design, featuring the state flower bluebonnet, will be used in November's election, according to a Travis County release.Ashwara Pillai won the judges' top marks based on theme, uniqueness of the design and artistry. UT senior Meredith Bowden won second place, while UT sophomore Sebastian Trevino earned third, the release said. Here’s how to become a poll worker for the May 7 el
  
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• After Reed release, families of other prisoners call on Biden administration to do the same for them

  05-05-2022 02:28 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — The surprise prisoner exchange that led to Trevor Reed's release from Russia last week has brought hope to the families of other captives. Those families rallied outside the White House on Wednesday, calling on the Biden administration to do more to bring their loved ones home."He's recovering at Fort Sam Houston," said Joey Reed, Trevor's father.
  Joey said it's been one week since he welcomed his son back home to Texas after nearly three years in Russian custod
  
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• Hot weather to bring higher energy demand this weekend, ERCOT sends notice to Texas power plants

  05-05-2022 02:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas could set records for statewide electricity demand with near 100-degree heat expected this weekend.Texas' population is affecting the state's power grid, making record-setting demand possible more often.The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) released a statement Tuesday, writing that it is prepared to handle the high demand this weekend. ERCOT said it has asked power plants that are offline right now for routine maintenance to go back online.A Texas ener
  
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• Dell Children’s participates in study solving multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

  05-05-2022 00:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Throughout the pandemic, the Texas Department of State Health Services has kept track of rare cases of MIS-C or multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children."It’s a rare condition, but still it happens, as more than 600 children in Texas has been affected by this,” DSHS media relations director Chris Van Deusen explained.Wednesday, DSHS unveiled a new online resource aimed at aiding parents or anyone else trying to detect MIS-C.This condition can cause differen
  
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• Keeping the energy bill down: Which home appliances use more power?

  05-05-2022 00:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Summer is heating up here in Texas, and many are dreading our electric bills that come along with the rise in temperatures.
  You might be wondering if there are ways to save in some areas of your home.
  Here are some appliance comparisons from Reliant, so you can better use your power where you need it most.
  Dishwasher: 330 watts per hourDesktop computer: 75 watts per hourDishwashers consume more energy because power is needed to make the machine run and to heat the water, Re
  
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• Plan to demolish 4th Street LGBTQ+ bars, build luxury condos faces opposition

  05-05-2022 00:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin's Historic Landmark Commission will meet Wednesday night to discuss a proposed demolition of bars in the 200 block of W. Fourth St., which opponents say will damage the city's LGBTQ+ entertainment district.The project will create a 40-story apartment complex but will demolish Oilcan Harry's, Neon Grotto and the Coconut Club. Hanover's, the company proposing the project, argued in its presentation the bars do not meet the city's criteria for historic protections. The
  
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