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• DPS says 27-year-old Friona ISD teacher one of two found dead in field

  23-05-2022 23:39 via kxan.com
  
  FRIONA, Texas -- The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed Monday that Friona ISD teacher and coach Adilene Adame, 27, was one of the two people found dead in Castro County on Saturday morning.DPS identified 37-year-old Osiel Rodriguez as the other individual."It is with a heavy and loving heart that we welcome our students tomorrow morning," Friona High School said on social media late Sunday.
  The Castro County Sheriff's Office said Sunday the deaths were determined to be suspicious. Addi
  
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• Texas State baseball surging into Sun Belt tournament

  23-05-2022 22:47 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The historic 2022 campaign for the Bobcats of Texas State baseball charges on with another weekend sweep to wrap up the regular season. The No. 11 Bobcats edged out Georgia State 5-4 on the road Sunday to finish the regular season with a 43-11 record.Texas State has already broken the single-season record for wins and clinched the Sun Belt regular season conference championship. Senior shortstop Dalton Shuffield helped to power the Bobcats Saturday with two doubl
  
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• Texas State baseball surging into conference tournament

  23-05-2022 22:47 via kxan.com
  
  The historic 2022 campaign for the Bobcats of Texas State baseball charges on with another weekend sweep to wrap up the regular season. The No. 13 Bobcats edged out Georgia State 5-4 on the road Sunday to finish the regular season with a 43-11 record.Texas State has already broken the single season record for wins and clinched the Sun Belt Regular Season Conference Championship. Senior shortstop Dalton Shuffield helped to power the Bobcats Saturday with two doubles to become the program's leader
  
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• $6K support cockatoo stolen from Austin pet store, owner says

  23-05-2022 21:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A northwest Austin pet store is asking for help finding a $6,000 cockatoo taken from the store this weekend.The bird's owner said Lemon Grab, a sulphur and citron-crested cockatoo, went missing from the Gallery of Pets store around closing time Sunday afternoon. President, executive director resign from Texas vet board amid KXAN investigationThe bird's owner said someone grabbed the bird and walked out. The store shared a clip of its surveillance video with KXAN from around
  
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• Memorial ride for slain cyclist set for Sunday in Austin

  23-05-2022 20:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cyclists from across Austin will gather Sunday evening to honor the life of an up-and-coming star in the sport who was murdered earlier this month.
  Anna Moriah Wilson, who went by "Mo," was found bleeding and unconscious by a friend she was staying with at an east Austin home the night of May 11. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
  VeloNews reported Wilson was in Texas ahead of the Gravel Locos race in Hico, where she was expected to win.Authorities
  
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• President, executive director resign from Texas vet board amid KXAN investigation

  23-05-2022 19:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The executive director and president of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners have resigned amid a KXAN investigation into the agency.
  The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) licenses and regulates Texas animal doctors.Earlier this month, KXAN investigators exposed potentially missing records and flaws in the agency's public search tool that could prevent pet owners from seeing a veterinarian's disciplinary history. ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION: Want to
  
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• Texas special education director trial sparks law change recommendations

  23-05-2022 18:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The week-long trial of a Texas special education director over her involvement in a situation involving a non-verbal student with severe autism ended in a mistrial last week — but it could result in a massive overhaul of the laws designed to protect special education students in the state.Seated inside the small Williamson County courtroom for the trial of Dr. Stacie Koerth were Hutto ISD educators, parents of students with autism who wanted to learn more about the la
  
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• How concerns over inflation and COVID-19 are impacting Austin's tourism industry

  23-05-2022 18:07 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) — A new poll from NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ Monday shows 55% of Americans are cutting back on travel as concerns about inflation, the economy and COVID-19 are threatening to disrupt summer vacation plans.
  Of those who said they've changed their plans, 64% said they canceled their vacation plans altogether, with another 26% saying they moved them closer to home.
  While the national travel forecast may be a bit gloomy, the numbers last year, and so far this year in Austin are better.
  
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• Memo: More training resources needed to fill hundreds of vacancies at Austin Fire, Police, EMS

  23-05-2022 18:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — More training resources are needed to help fill current vacancies and projected future staffing at Austin-Travis County EMS, Austin Police and Austin Fire, according to a city memo released last week.
  The memo, written by Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano, included updates on the vacancy staffing plans for each department.
  Current data listed in the memo shows each department having over 100 roles vacant, with APD having close to 200. ATCEMS has the highest vacancy rate w
  
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• Lakeway police search for person who abused 4 golden retrievers

  23-05-2022 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  NOTE: Readers may find some of the images in this story disturbing.LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — Police are asking for the community's help to find the person who abandoned four sick, badly malnourished golden retrievers during the past few months.The Lakeway Police Department posted pictures on social media of the dogs' poor conditions Monday morning. Officers said they found them in the area near Clubhouse Drive and Duck Lake on four different dates spanning from February to April. The dogs al
  
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• 1 taken to hospital after school bus crash in south Travis County

  23-05-2022 16:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was taken to the hospital Monday morning after a crash involving a school bus in southern Travis County.
  Austin-Travis County EMS said the crash occurred on Bradshaw Road just before 7 a.m.
  According to the agency, one adult was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  KXAN has reached out to the Austin Independent School District for more details.
  This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
  
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• Suspect in custody after 2 shot near Republic Square in downtown Austin

  23-05-2022 15:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A suspect is in custody after two people were shot Monday morning near Republic Square Park in downtown Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
  Police said officers responded to the call about the shooting at Fourth and Guadalupe Streets around 7:42 a.m.Austin-Travis County EMS said both people shot were taken to the hospital — one had serious injuries and the other had non-life-threatening injuries.
  Police told KXAN around 10:15 a.m. a suspect was caught.
  
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• Police search for suspect after 2 shot near Republic Square in downtown Austin

  23-05-2022 15:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two people were shot Monday morning near Republic Square Park in downtown Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
  Police said officers responded to the call about the shooting at Fourth and Guadalupe Streets around 7:42 a.m.Austin-Travis County EMS said both people shot were taken to the hospital — one had serious injuries and the other had non-life-threatening injuries.
  Police do not have a suspect in custody yet but described him as a man wearing a yellow
  
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• LIVE: Police search for suspect after 2 shot near Republic Square in downtown Austin

  23-05-2022 15:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two people were shot Monday morning near Republic Square Park in downtown Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
  Police said officers responded to the call about the shooting at Fourth and Guadalupe Streets around 7:42 a.m.Austin-Travis County EMS said both people shot were taken to the hospital — one had serious injuries and the other had non-life-threatening injuries.
  Police do not have a suspect in custody yet but described him as a man wearing a yellow
  
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• 2 shot near Republic Square in downtown Austin

  23-05-2022 15:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two people were shot Monday morning near Republic Square Park in downtown Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
  Police said officers responded to the call about the shooting at Fourth and Guadalupe Streets around 7:42 a.m.KXAN has reached out to Austin-Travis County EMS to learn more about the condition of the people who were shot. We will update this story when we hear back.
  Police do not have a suspect in custody yet but described them as a man wearing a yell
  
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• Deadly crash blocks lanes on MoPac NB in central Austin

  23-05-2022 13:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead and another is being evaluated for injuries after a crash on MoPac in central Austin Monday morning.
  The crash happened in the 2600 block of MoPac Expressway northbound around 5:46 a.m., Austin Police said. That's near Northwood Road.
  One person was pronounced dead at the scene, ATCEMS said, while another person is being evaluated for injuries.
  Police said only the far right lane of MoPac northbound is open. The Mobility Authority TIM Center also said the
  
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• 1 dead, 1 hurt in crash on MoPac NB in central Austin

  23-05-2022 13:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead and another was taken to the hospital after a crash on MoPac in central Austin Monday morning.
  The crash happened in the 2600 block of MoPac Expressway northbound around 5:46 a.m., Austin Police said. That's near Northwood Road.
  One person was pronounced dead at the scene, ATCEMS said, while another person was taken to the hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
  The crash had previously shut down all lanes except the far right one of MoPac nor
  
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• Neighbors gather Monday to voice RM 1826 concerns

  23-05-2022 13:04 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Bill Brock said seeing his granddaughter almost get hit while she was driving his son's car on Ranch to Market Road 1826 was the last straw.
  "I realized that something needed to be done," Brock said.
  That's why he and others, including Michael Roberts, are working on a community meeting."The hopes were we didn't have to do this in the first place," Roberts said. "But we're trying to get attention and show the officials, the elected officials and TxDOT, you know,
  
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• SEVERE WEATHER: timing, impacts of early week storms

  23-05-2022 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Much needed rain is on the way to Central Texas, but severe weather and flash flooding are possible in the next few days. FIRST WARNING FORECASTTiming:TWO rounds of more widespread storms and heavy rain look likely:ROUND 1: Monday evening through Tuesday morningROUND 2: Tuesday late afternoon through Wednesday early afternoonIsolated showers and storms may develop outside of these rounds, but this appears to be when the majority of us get soaking rainfall.Our rainfall chances ove
  
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• Auditor: Much progress, but more work needed on APD cadet training

  23-05-2022 12:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An outside firm found the Austin Police Department is making progress when it comes to training cadets but said much more needs to be done.
  The Austin Public Safety Committee will get an update Monday from Kroll and Associates on its review of APD’s training guidelines.According to the report published Monday, Kroll found APD implemented community engagement programs, racial equity training and police history classes to its training program. Oct. 2021: Kroll training
  
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• Jarrell tornado survivors remember 'The Last F5' to hit Central Texas, 25 years later

  23-05-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Kristin LaFrance was 9-years old when the Jarrell Tornado destroyed her home. This is the first time she's shared her story in 27 years. (KXAN Photo/Eric Henrikson)KXAN will be sharing stories of the deadly 1997 Jarrell tornado all week on KXAN News Today. Tune in Friday at 4:30 p.m. on KXAN to watch the full special.AUSTIN (KXAN) - The rain burned Kristin LaFrance's skin when she awoke in her from yard. Moments earlier, an F5 tornado swept over her neighborhood. The 9-year-old girl's home was o
  
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• I-35 motorists fled 'The Last F5' to hit Central Texas, survivors remember 25 years later

  23-05-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Kristin LaFrance was 9-years old when the Jarrell Tornado destroyed her home. This is the first time she's shared her story in 27 years. (KXAN Photo/Eric Henrikson)KXAN will be sharing stories of the deadly 1997 Jarrell tornado all week on KXAN News Today. In today's part, Chili's manager Stephanie Erwin remembers motorists seeking shelter amid the outbreak. Tune in Friday at 4:30 p.m. on KXAN to watch the full special.AUSTIN (KXAN) - The rain burned Kristin LaFrance's skin when she awoke in her
  
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• 'Hold on tight'; Today marks 25 years since the Jarrell, TX tornado outbreak

  23-05-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Kristin LaFrance was 9-years old when the Jarrell Tornado destroyed her home. This is the first time she's shared her story in 27 years. (KXAN Photo/Eric Henrikson)KXAN will be sharing stories of the deadly 1997 Jarrell tornado all week on KXAN News Today. Tune in Friday at 4:30 p.m. on KXAN to watch the full special.AUSTIN (KXAN) - The rain burned Kristin LaFrance's skin when she awoke in her from yard. Moments earlier, an F5 tornado swept over her neighborhood. The 9-year-old girl's home was o
  
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• Texas women's tennis wins 2nd straight national title

  23-05-2022 07:28 via kxan.com
  
  URBANA, Ill. (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns women's tennis team won it all again.The Longhorns topped Oklahoma 4-1 in the national championship match Sunday at the University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois for their second consecutive title. The No. 4-seeded Longhorns lost just one singles match in the final.Peyton Stearns, the country's No. 2-ranked singles player, led the Horns with a dominant win in her singles match, beating Layne Sleeth 6-0, 6-2. Sabina Zeynalova picked up a 6-3, 7-6 (
  
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• Texas softball upsets No. 13 Washington, advances to super regionals

  23-05-2022 05:50 via kxan.com
  
  SEATTLE (KXAN) —The Texas Longhorns softball team did it the hard way Sunday, but they are moving on to the super regionals.After dropping the first game to 13th-seeded and host Washington Huskies 2-1, the Longhorns responded with a 3-2 win in the second game to capture the Seattle regional to extend the team's season.Bella Dayton provided the initial tallies for the Longhorns, a 2-run double in the fifth inning to give Texas a 2-0 lead. The inning was extended after Washington pitcher Gab
  
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• First shipment of baby formula arrives from Europe to address shortage

  23-05-2022 05:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Air Force jet carrying 40 tons of baby formula touched down in Indianapolis Sunday morning.It is the first shipment in the Biden administration's "Operation Fly Formula".For parents like Carly Campbell it is a welcome sign, but for now the shelves are still empty in some places."I would would be standing in the aisle with all these other mom's and we were just standing there," Campbell said. "All of us with this look on our face just staring at empty, empty racks."W
  
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• Rain and storms through mid-week: Timing and concerns

  23-05-2022 00:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Much needed rain is on the way to Central Texas, but severe weather and flash flooding are possible in the next few days.Timing:TWO rounds of more widespread storms and heavy rain look likely:ROUND 1: Monday evening through Tuesday morningROUND 2: Tuesday night through Wednesday early afternoonIsolated showers and storms may develop outside of these rounds, but this appears to be when the majority of us get soaking rainfall.Our rainfall chances over the next few days highlight th
  
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• Multiple rounds of storms ahead: Timing and dangers

  23-05-2022 00:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Much needed rain is on the way to Central Texas, but severe weather and flash flooding are possible in the next few days. FIRST WARNING FORECASTTiming:TWO rounds of more widespread storms and heavy rain look likely:ROUND 1: Monday evening through Tuesday morningROUND 2: Tuesday late afternoon through Wednesday early afternoonIsolated showers and storms may develop outside of these rounds, but this appears to be when the majority of us get soaking rainfall.Our rainfall chances ove
  
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