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• Shelter-in-place active as RRPD looks for person who was 'actively shooting at police'

  07-05-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department is asking people in the area of Old Settlers Blvd and Sam Bass Road to shelter-in-place.They said in a tweet around 1:15 p.m. Saturday that someone was "actively shooting at police."
  In a follow-up tweet at 2:20 p.m., RRPD said "officers are actively searching for the suspect" and said anyone in the area should continue to shelter-in-place.
  There appears to be both businesses and homes in that area, according to a Google maps search of
  
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• RRPD says they have possible suspect after someone was 'actively shooting at police'

  07-05-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department says they have a possible suspect located after someone was "actively shooting at police" earlier Saturday. They say they found that person in a wooded area near Old Settlers Boulevard and Bent Tree Drive.They are still asking people in the area to shelter-in-place and say the scene is still active.They said in a tweet around 1:15 p.m. Saturday that someone was "actively shooting at police."
  In a follow-up tweet at 2:20 p.m., RRPD said
  
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• RRPD says suspect 'actively shooting' at police found dead, investigation underway

  07-05-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department says they have a possible suspect located after someone was "actively shooting at police" earlier Saturday. They say they found that person in a wooded area near Old Settlers Boulevard and Bent Tree Drive.They are still asking people in the area to shelter-in-place and say the scene is still active.They said in a tweet around 1:15 p.m. Saturday that someone was "actively shooting at police."
  In a follow-up tweet at 2:20 p.m., RRPD said
  
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• RRPD says man 'actively shooting' at police found dead, investigation underway

  07-05-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — A man at the center of a shelter-in-place notice in Round Rock Saturday afternoon was found dead, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said.In a press conference, Banks said the man, who was wearing body armor, fired at officers "numerous" times near a wooded area at Old Settlers Boulevard and Bent Tree Drive.The situation started around 12:30 p.m. after a 911 caller reported that they had been shot multiple times by a man outside of their home. Another caller sai
  
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• RRPD: Person 'actively shooting at police' forcing shelter-in-place

  07-05-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department is asking people in the area of Old Settlers Blvd and Sam Bass Road to shelter-in-place.They said in a tweet that someone is "actively shooting at police." That update was sent out around 1:15 p.m. Saturday.
  RRPD says someone is "actively shooting at police" near Old Settlers Blvd and Sam Bass Road (Courtesy Tony Clevenger)There appears to be both businesses and homes in that area, according to a Google maps search of the general-area.
  
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• RRPD IDs man found dead after 'actively shooting' at police

  07-05-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The Round Rock Police Department has identified the man at the center of a shelter-in-place notice in Round Rock Saturday afternoon who was later found dead.Police identified the man as 31-year-old Henry Tolentino, a Round Rock resident who lived on Bent Tree Loop, near where the shooting occurred.In a press conference Saturday, RRPD Chief Allen Banks said the man, who was wearing body armor, fired at officers "numerous" times near a wooded area at Old Settlers B
  
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• RRPD: Armed person shooting at police forcing shelter-in-place

  07-05-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department is asking people in the area of Old Settlers Blvd. and Sam Bass Road to shelter-in-place.They said in a tweet that someone is "actively shooting at police." That update was sent out around 1:15 p.m. Saturday.
  There appears to be both businesses and homes in that area, according to a Google maps search of the general-area.
  This is a developing story. KXAN has a crew headed to the perimeter of the scene.
  
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• RRPD: Armed person forcing shelter-in-place

  07-05-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department is asking people in the area of Old Settlers Blvd. and Sam Bass Road to shelter-in-place.They said in a Tweet that they were responding to an armed person in that area around 1 p.m. Saturday.There appears to be both businesses and homes in that area, according to a Google maps search of the general-area.
  RRPD did not provide more information. This is a developing story.
  
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• Mother's Day event: 150,000 diapers handed out at COTA

  07-05-2022 19:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Diaper Bank handed out roughly 150,000 diapers at Circuit of the Americas Saturday in a Mother's Day weekend event.
  “Our hope is to help mothers who are struggling to keep their children healthy and clean due to poverty, the rising cost of diapers, formula and other essentials,” said ADB Executive Director Holly McDaniel. “Every mom should be celebrated this Mother’s Day and, with the help of our volunteers and donors, we are honoring the
  
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• Multiple-vehicle wreck shuts down flyover in Round Rock

  07-05-2022 18:33 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The flyover from westbound SH-45 to northbound IH-35 is shut down because of a wreck involving several vehicles, the Round Rock Police Department tweeted.It happened around 11 a.m. Saturday morning. No additional information was shared.Avoid the area if you can.
  
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• Flyover back open after multiple-vehicle wreck in Round Rock

  07-05-2022 18:33 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The flyover from westbound SH-45 to northbound IH-35 is back open after a wreck involving several vehicles, the Round Rock Police Department tweeted.The crash happened around 11 a.m. Saturday morning.
  No additional information was shared.
  
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• You can watch votes being counted on Election Day — it's now required by Texas law

  07-05-2022 17:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you're so inclined to watch election workers count votes Saturday on Election Day, you can now do so. In fact, it's now required by Texas law.A screenshot of one of the Travis County election livestreams, which shows one of the areas ballots are stored (Courtesy Travis County Clerk)ELECTION DAY LIVE BLOG: Texans can vote to lower property taxesSenate Bill 1 requires video surveillance in all areas where ballots are stored and for them to be streamed online. That law
  
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• Lightning blows up toilet inside Oklahoma apartment

  07-05-2022 14:44 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As if we didn’t feel vulnerable enough in the bathroom, a recent incident in Oklahoma is shedding some light on yet another nightmarish possibility.Firefighters with the Okmulgee Fire Department were called to the scene of an incident at an apartment building on Wednesday night, after a bolt of lightning traveled through the exhaust vent and shattered a toilet in one of the units.No one was injured, but the toilet was "severely damaged," Fire Chief Dewayne Hurt wrote in a
  
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• ELECTION DAY LIVE BLOG: Texans vote to lower property taxes

  07-05-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's Election Day in Texas. There are two statewide propositions on the ballot which, if approved by voters, are aimed at lowering property taxes for Texans.Election Day resourcesLow-level marijuana, no-knock measures passed by Austin votersTexans vote for property tax relief by wide margin in May electionEarly voter turnout below 7% for May electionsAustin is voting on an initiative that would both eliminate enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and ban the use of “
  
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• ELECTION DAY LIVE BLOG: Texans can vote to lower property taxes

  07-05-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's Election Day in Texas. There are two statewide propositions on the ballot which, if approved by voters, are aimed at lowering property taxes for Texans.Election Day resourcesWhat to know about the May election in Travis CountyAustin's Proposition A would effectively decriminalize small amounts of marijuanaWhat to know about the May election in Williamson CountyWhat to know about the May election in Hays CountyEarly voter turnout below 7% for May electionsAustin is voting on
  
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• AMBER Alert issued for kids missing from near San Antonio

  07-05-2022 13:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An AMBER Alert was issued in Texas early Saturday morning for Diamonte Robert Sisk, 6, and Israel Sisk, 5, reported missing out of Schertz, Texas -- roughly 25 minutes from San Antonio.
  The Schertz Police Department said both kids are Black with brown eyes.
  Police are also looking for Patricia Millsap, 47, in connection to their disappearance. She has brown hair and blue eyes, the police department reported.Millsap was last heard from in Midway, Texas, law enforcement said. The
  
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• AMBER Alert issued for 6-year-old boy missing from near San Antonio

  07-05-2022 13:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An AMBER Alert was issued in Texas early Saturday morning for Diamonte Robert Sisk, a six-year-old boy reported missing out of Schertz, Texas -- roughly 25 minutes from San Antonio.
  The Schertz Police Department said Sisk is black with brown eyes.
  Police are also looking for Patricia Millsap, 47, in connection to his disappearance. She has brown hair and blue eyes, the police department reported.Millsap was last heard from in Midway, Texas, law enforcement said.
  Diamonte Sisk (l
  
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• AMBER Alert issued for 2 kids missing from near San Antonio

  07-05-2022 13:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An AMBER Alert was issued in Texas early Saturday morning for Diamonte Robert Sisk, 6, and Israel Sisk, 5, reported missing out of Schertz, Texas -- roughly 25 minutes from San Antonio.
  The Schertz Police Department said both kids are Black with brown eyes.
  Police are also looking for Patricia Millsap, 47, in connection to their disappearance. She has brown hair and blue eyes, the police department reported.Millsap was last heard from in Midway, Texas, law enforcement said. The
  
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• AMBER Alert discontinued for 2 kids missing near San Antonio

  07-05-2022 13:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An AMBER Alert for two children in Schertz, Texas, was discontinued Saturday morning shortly after it was issued.No additional information was released regarding the suspected abduction.The alert was issued early Saturday morning for Diamonte Robert Sisk, 6, and Israel Sisk, 5, who were reported missing out of Schertz, Texas — roughly 25 minutes from San Antonio.
  Police were also looking for Patricia Millsap, 47, in connection to that AMBER Alert. It's not clear how s
  
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• Texas election: Property tax relief constitutional amendments on May 7 ballot

  07-05-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
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  AUSTIN, Texas (Nexstar) — Texans have the chance to vote on two different constitutional amendments that could give them a little property tax relief in the upcoming May election.
  Proposition 1 on Texas' May election ballot sets out to give disabled and senior individuals a tax break by paying less to public schools.
  It would lower their school property tax bills year after
  
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• Texans vote for property tax relief by wide margin in May election

  07-05-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
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  AUSTIN, Texas (Nexstar) — Texans voted for property tax relief, passing two different constitutional amendments in the May election. Proposition 1 and 2 will pass with a wide majority of the vote.Proposition 1 on Texas' May election ballot sets out to give disabled and senior individuals a tax break by paying less to public schools.
  It would lower their school property tax b
  
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• Low-level marijuana, no-knock measures passed by Austin voters

  07-05-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
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  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, Austin voters decided to pass Proposition A, stopping arrests for low-level marijuana offenses and banning the use of no-knock warrants by police.See election results below.
  KXAN reports, that with 61% of the vote counted, over 80% voted for the proposition. Early voting made up for more than half of the ballots on this proposition.On the marijua
  
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• Election: Lago Vista ISD voters to decide on $26M bond election

  07-05-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
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  LAGO VISTA, Texas (KXAN) — The Lago Vista ISD is holding a bond election on Saturday, with the hopes of improving extracurricular opportunities for its growing student body. Three propositions totaling over $26 million sit on the ballot, making improvements and additions to district facilities. Proposition A, at $4.1 million, would expand the Lago Vista High School foot
  
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• Election: Elgin votes on new mayor

  07-05-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
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  ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) -- Elgin voters will decide Saturday who will be their mayor, tasked with. among other things, managing the growth of the city east of Austin. The two candidates on the ballot are Theresa McShan and Stephanie Lippke, both of whom grew up in Elgin.See election results below starting at 7 p.m.McShan previously served on the city council in the early 2000s and has
  
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• Election: Del Valle to vote on $300 million bond for new high school, land

  07-05-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
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  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters within Del Valle ISD will decide whether to approve a $300 million bond to buy land for future school facilities and build a second high school for the district.See Prop. A election results below starting at 7 p.m.
  This proposition is based on advice from the district’s Growth Advisory Committee. Del Valle High School's enrollment is approximatel
  
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• Election: Cedar Park voters decide on $158.8M bond

  07-05-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
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  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Voters are choosing whether to approve all, some or none of Cedar Park's 2022 bond program.
  The 2022 program is made of three propositions: $86.6 million for transportation projects, $42.2 million for parks and recreation projects and $30 million for a public safety project.READ MORE: Cedar Park’s $158M bond program could improve major inters
  
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• Cedar Park election: Voters elect new mayor

  07-05-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
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  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Voters are picking the new mayor of Cedar Park.
  Jim Penniman-Morin, Mike Guevara and Claudia Chavez are running for the open seat. Incumbent mayor Corbin Van Arsdale did not seek reelection.  READ MORE: Here are the 3 candidates running for Cedar Park mayorPenniman-Morin is a current council member and business attorney. He said his goal is to
  
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• Austin voters to decide marijuana, no-knock warrant measures

  07-05-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
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  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, Austin voters will decide whether to stop arrests for low-level marijuana offenses and ban the use of no-knock warrants by police.See election results below starting at 7 p.m.
  The initiatives are bundled together under Proposition A which will appear near the top of the ballot for voters within the City of Austin.On the marijuana end, Prop A woul
  
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• AVP Austin hosts biggest names in beach volleyball, 100 degree temps expected

  07-05-2022 05:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Olympians, world champions and thousands of spectators will pack Krieg Fields this weekend.The 2022 Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Tour kicked off in Austin Friday, bringing the biggest names in beach volleyball to town.
  "Austin is awesome, the heat is kicking in," said athlete Maria Salgado, who started the tournament with a win Friday morning alongside partner Delaney Mewhirter.
  AVP staffer sprays down stadium court as temperatures hit high 90sThe heat Salg
  
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• Texas voters to decide on lowering property taxes Saturday

  07-05-2022 05:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, Texas voters will decide whether to lower property taxes statewide.So far, voter numbers show not many people are headed to the polls, but that could change as people rush to cast their ballots on May 7. This election day, voters will decide on statewide and local ballot items. KXAN is tracking turnout across the area. As we reported in late April, early data shows out of the more than 17 million registered voters, nearly 6% to 7% already went to the polls
  
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• Poison ivy in Austin: Common symptoms, how to identify it

  07-05-2022 05:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Poison ivy is prevalent in Austin. On the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, not many folks are aware that it's hiding almost everywhere.To keep people aware of these poisonous plants, Austin Parks and Recreation Department has posted plenty of warning signs."The signs are in place to provide public information about poison ivy, how to identify it,” Park Ranger program manager LeAnn L. Ishcomer said. Small owl freed from Wimberley fence after st
  
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• Poison ivy in Austin: Common symptoms, how to avoid it

  07-05-2022 05:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Poison ivy is prevalent in Austin. On the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, not many folks are aware that it's hiding almost everywhere.To keep people aware of these poisonous plants, Austin Parks and Recreation Department has posted plenty of warning signs."The signs are in place to provide public information about poison ivy, how to identify it,” Park Ranger program manager LeAnn L. Ishcomer said. Small owl freed from Wimberley fence after st
  
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• APD releases aerial footage of incident between officer, woman during abortion rights protest

  07-05-2022 04:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department released aerial footage of Tuesday's abortion rights protest in downtown Austin, hoping to provide transparency surrounding a video circulating online that shows an officer seemingly throwing a female protester to the ground.
  APD said on Friday two people were arrested and charged with interference with public duties during the protest earlier this week.Protests for abortion rights spur in Austin after leaked SCOTUS draft opinionPolice footage f
  
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• Hot weather is 1.5 months ahead of schedule

  07-05-2022 03:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Temperatures avoided the triple digits in the Austin Metro with highs in the mid-upper 90s on Sunday, but low 100s were widespread in the Hill Country.Tonight will be mainly clear at first, but after midnight low clouds build in throughout most of Central Texas giving us a gray start to your Monday.Tonight's forecastThe weather pattern on Monday through Wednesday will be similar for most of us.We will have clouds and some fog to start the day with sun breaking through by la
  
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• Even hotter for Mother's Day with no rain in sight

  07-05-2022 03:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Abundant sunshine and a warm breeze pushed temperatures to their warmest of the year so far in Central Texas. Austin's Camp Mabry reached a high of 97 degrees.Saturday highs in AustinTonight will be mostly clear and very warm, but low clouds will build in several hours after midnight bringing a briefly gray start to Mother's Day.Tonight's forecastSunday will be slightly hotter than Saturday as temperature nudge up another degree or two, but still shy of triple digits in Aus
  
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• Even hotter for Mother's Day with little rain in sight

  07-05-2022 03:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Abundant sunshine and a warm breeze pushed temperatures to their warmest of the year so far in Central Texas. Austin's Camp Mabry reached a high of 97 degrees.Saturday highs in AustinTonight will be mostly clear and very warm, but low clouds will build in several hours after midnight bringing a briefly gray start to Mother's Day.Tonight's forecastSunday will be slightly hotter than Saturday as temperature nudge up another degree or two, but still shy of triple digits in Aus
  
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• Dangerously hot this weekend; record breaking temps possible

  07-05-2022 03:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — High temperatures Friday climbed as high as 104° near San Saba, and this is just a small taste of the heat to come Mother's Day weekend.As a heat ridge builds on top of the state this weekend through next week, instead of seeing typical May thunderstorms and welcome rain, we are expecting near-record to record heat each day and dry conditions. In fact, if our 7-day forecast plays out as predicted, this will be the hottest May 7-13 ever observed in Austin.Remember to sta
  
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• Conservative, progressive groups target Texas school board races

  07-05-2022 01:09 via kxan.com
  
  DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — After a bruising campaign season in the Dripping Springs Independent School District, district parent Cortney Schwalbe wanted to do something nice ahead of election day on Saturday.She wanted to get all four school board candidates together for a photo in front of a polling place."It has been somewhat of a tough campaign," Schwalbe told KXAN. "So let's finish strong, and be kind to one another and get out the vote."Last-second location and scheduling confli
  
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• Arrest warrant filed for former Longhorn, NFL safety Earl Thomas

  07-05-2022 00:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A warrant was issued for the arrest of former Longhorn and NFL player Earl Thomas.
  Court records show the warrant was filed on April 28 in the 167th District Court in Travis County.
  The alleged offense he's accused of, which is dated to have occurred on April 18, is violation of a bond/protective order two or more times within 12 months, a third-degree felony.
  KXAN is working to obtain the arrest affidavit. Those details will be updated in this story.
  Thomas played for the
  
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• Developer pitches East 6th St. plan as solution to violence, but needs city to amend height limits

  07-05-2022 00:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — East Sixth Street, also known as "Dirty Sixth," has a rough reputation caused by fights and shootings. Violence rarely has an easy fix, but when a developer presents a plan that they say could remedy Sixth Street's problems, it's hard to believe.Richard Suttle, representing development company Stream, says that they want to mix the area's use away from bars while also keeping the area an entertainment district. The proposed plan includes an office building, restaurants, a b
  
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• SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses in Williamson County

  07-05-2022 00:14 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Business owners in Williamson County affected by the March 21 tornado outbreak will get to apply for loans from the Small Business Administration.
  Williamson County is one of over 40 counties eligible to receive the low-interest federal disaster loans for this severe weather event.
  The county will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center on Monday to help people apply. The center will be at Wayfinders Church (508 N. Fifth St., Jarrell) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mo
  
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