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• Triple digit waits until after the weekend to arrive

  03-06-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a soaking and fairly widespread rain Saturday morning, a very low rain or storm chance continues overnight.Interactive rain total mapOur computer models that we use to help develop our forecast have done a poor job handling the location of some of our nocturnal storms recently, but at least a few have hinted at the potential for storms to cross into parts of Central Texas through the first few hours of Sunday morning. Right now we'll put rain chances at 10% given the
  
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• Triple digit heat begins Monday with no end in sight

  03-06-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We narrowly missed out on triple digit heat on Sunday with high temperatures reaching 99 at Austin's Camp Mabry. Still...Sunday will go down as the *coolest* day for the week ahead!Most of us will be in for a mostly clear evening, but a very low (less than 10%) storm chance exists for parts of the northern Hill Country this evening and tonight.Patchy low clouds will redevelop overnight and into Monday morning before lifting away to reveal sunshine by around 9 or 10am. This
  
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• Scorching, summer-like heat settles in with no rain or relief in sight

  03-06-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —Interactive rain total mapOur sky overnight will be mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows dropping into the 70s.After early morning clouds Sunday, I expect a mostly sunny sky and temperatures pushing into the upper 90s, but just shy of triple digits for one final day.Forecast highs on SundayBeginning Monday and throughout the week we should reach the low 100s in Austin and across most of Central Texas. High humidity will make it feel like 105-110 most afternoons, making fo
  
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• Record or near record heat for a week or more

  03-06-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mainly sunny, breezy and dangerously hot today. High temperatures will climb into the triple digits. Today will be day 1 of a long stretch of 100 degree or hotter weather.Highs Monday afternoonHigh humidity will make it feel like 105-110 most afternoons, making for the hottest "feels-like" period of the year so far as actual air temperatures hover near or into the low 100s.A Heat Advisory has been issued for most of Central Texas for Monday afternoon through early evening.
  
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• Rain chance again tonight ahead of searing heat

  03-06-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a soaking and fairly widespread rain Saturday morning, a low rain or storm chance continues into this evening and overnight. Interactive rain total map Our computer models that we use to help develop our forecast have done a poor job handling the location of some of our nocturnal storms recently, but at least a few have hinted at the potential for storms to cross into parts of Central Texas this evening through the first few hours of Sunday morning.Model depiction of
  
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• Rain and storms are moving into our area

  03-06-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following a broken line of rain with a few heavy downpours midday Friday, just an isolated rain shower will be possible overnight. Some areas could pick up a quick quarter of an inch of rain, but most will remain dry. Interactive rain total mapWeekend forecastOther than a few isolated, stray downpours Saturday morning and night, another early-summer heatwave begins this weekend as high temperatures rise to near 100 degrees Sunday.
  The next 7 days appear to bring Austin's ho
  
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• Our brutal stretch of triple digit heat begins with no relief in sight

  03-06-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mainly sunny, breezy and dangerously hot today. High temperatures climb into the triple digits. Monday will be day 1 of a long stretch of 100 degree or hotter weather.Highs Monday afternoonHigh humidity will make it feel like 105-110 most afternoons, making for the hottest "feels-like" period of the year so far as actual air temperatures hover near or into the low 100s.High temps through the next 7 daysA Heat Advisory has been issued for most of Central Texas for Monday aft
  
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• Brutal heat and humidity set in after heavy morning rain

  03-06-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds were able to hold together overnight and actually reach our area for once before drying out. Some drought-stricken areas of the Hill Country even picked up over 2 and a half inches of rain! Some damaging wind gusts were reported with Burnet Airport seeing a 60 mph wind gust! Interactive rain total mapAfter this morning's rain we get ready for a very hot and muggy start to the weekend with highs into the upper 90s and feels-like
  
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• Suspect in north Austin club parking lot shooting left the country, police say

  03-06-2022 23:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Detectives believe a man connected with a shooting outside of a north Austin music club has left the country and gone to Mexico, according to an Austin Police Department release.Osmar Escobar, 20, is a suspect in the shooting that killed John Ferney Moreno-Cendales, 47. Escobar has a warrant out for his arrest on first-degree murder charges, APD said. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2022?Officers responded to a call about a shooting near Club Lobos, 960
  
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• Suspect in Austin club parking lot shooting left the country, police say

  03-06-2022 23:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Detectives believe a man connected with a shooting outside of a north Austin music club has left the country and gone to Mexico, according to an Austin Police Department release.Osmar Escobar, 20, is a suspect in the shooting that killed John Ferney Moreno-Cendales, 47. Escobar has a warrant out for his arrest on first-degree murder charges, APD said. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2022?Officers responded to a call about a shooting near Club Lobos, 960
  
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• Isolated downpours remain possible, but hotter, drier weather starts to build

  03-06-2022 22:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following a broken line of rain with a few heavy downpours earlier, just an isolated rain shower is possible through the rest of the evening. Some areas could pick up a quick quarter of an inch of rain, but many will remain dry. Interactive rain total mapOther than a few isolated, stray downpours Saturday, we expect to dry out and really heat up with brutal summer-like heat through next week. Temperatures are expected to climb into the triple digits and don't let up for day
  
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• Isolated downpours remain possible, but hotter, drier weather builds in this weekend

  03-06-2022 22:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following a broken line of rain with a few heavy downpours earlier, just an isolated rain shower is possible through the rest of the evening. Some areas could pick up a quick quarter of an inch of rain, but many will remain dry. Interactive rain total mapOther than a few isolated, stray downpours Saturday, we expect to dry out and really heat up with brutal summer-like heat through next week. Temperatures are expected to climb into the triple digits and don't let up for day
  
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• Austin to host first-ever event to help LGBTQ+ caregivers

  03-06-2022 20:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With June recognized as Pride Month, a nonprofit is launching an effort to connect those who care for aging members of the LGBTQ+ community in the Austin area with much-needed resources and support services.
  AGE of Central Texas will host its first-ever LGBTQ+ Caregivers Conference on June 11. The event will last from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Atria at the Arboretum, located at 9306 Great Hills Trail in Austin.It will include a presentation on how to be an effective careg
  
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• 1 dead after motorcycle crash in Taylor, first of the year

  03-06-2022 20:41 via kxan.com
  
  TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) – The Taylor Police Department is investigating a crash Friday that killed a man Thursday evening in the 12400 block of U.S. Highway 79. Taylor police received the call around 10:43 p.m.Based on the initial investigation, police said Joshua Wayne Lashley, 43, lost control of his motorcycle, causing him to be thrown off and into the intersection of Highway 79 and County Road 101.While in the intersection, Lashley was hit by a pickup truck driven by 48-year-old Thomas Me
  
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• Search warrants: What authorities found inside Uvalde shooter's home, truck

  03-06-2022 20:38 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) — A search of the Uvalde school shooter's Ford truck found one black Smith & Wesson rifle and at least 15 fully loaded or nearly fully loaded PMAG 30 rifle magazines, according to court documents.
  Law enforcement carried out the search warrant for 18-year-old Salvador Ramos' pickup truck on May 25. Just one day prior, Ramos crashed the vehicle outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde before entering the building where he gunned down 19 students and two teachers.Wha
  
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• What experts say Elon Musk's 10% workforce cut signals for the rest of the economy

  03-06-2022 20:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday morning, Reuters reported Austin-based Tesla is expected to cut 10% of its jobs.The report cites a letter from Elon Musk, that also calls for a pause in hiring worldwide. Musk also said he had a "super bad feeling" about the economy. Report: Musk wants to cut 10% of jobs at Tesla, pause hiringKXAN sat down with three different economists, who all have different answers on what this could signal for the economy as a whole.
  Q: Tell me a little bit about your initial
  
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• What could Tesla's 10% cuts mean for Austin?

  03-06-2022 20:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday morning, Reuters reported Austin-based Tesla is expected to cut 10% of its jobs.The report cites a letter from Elon Musk, that also calls for a pause in hiring worldwide. Musk also said he had a "super bad feeling" about the economy.President Biden commented on the move on Friday.
  "Well, let me tell you. While Elon Musk is talking about that, Ford is increasing their investment overwhelmingly. I think Ford is increasing the investment in building new electric vehi
  
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• What is an 'assault rifle?' Language to know as leaders discuss gun legislation

  03-06-2022 20:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There's a push by Democrats, and President Joe Biden, to revisit the idea of an "assault weapons ban" following a shooting at a Texas elementary school where 19 students and two teachers were shot and killed.
  It begs the question, what qualifies as an "assault weapon" or an "assault rifle?"Like other legislation that has garnered a political nickname -- most recently including Texas' abortion law, which some have referred to as the "heartbeat" law, and Florida's legislation
  
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• First direct flights to Jamaica from Austin take off Saturday

  03-06-2022 19:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Beginning Saturday, just in time for your summer vacation, direct travel is available from Austin to Montego Bay, Jamaica.American Airlines will launch nonstop service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ). Flights depart from Austin year-round on Saturdays on an Embraer 175 aircraft.“We know that the local demand for air travel is as strong as it has ever been and we are grateful for our partners at American Air
  
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• Beto O’Rourke to speak in Austin on protecting Texas children

  03-06-2022 19:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke will be in Austin to speak about protecting Texas children. This comes after the school shooting in Uvalde.O’Rourke is set to speak at 5:30 p.m.According to a release, he plans to also address how Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has responded mass shootings over the last seven years. O’Rourke said Abbott could have done more.On Wednesday, Gov. Abbott asked school districts to fast-track their school safety
  
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• PHOTO: Road damage after 18-wheeler crash on I-35 upper deck

  03-06-2022 18:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An 18-wheeler crash near downtown Austin Wednesday shut down the upper deck of Interstate 35 for a significant portion of the afternoon rush hour.A KXAN viewer submitted a photo, showing damage to the shoulder of the highway after the collision. TxDOT to expand pedestrian barriers along 25 miles of I-35In a statement, the Texas Department of Transportation said it "is aware of the damage and we have placed a temporary cover and closed the shoulder to traffic. A more permane
  
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• Uvalde girl who played dead to survive shooting will share story with House committee

  03-06-2022 18:37 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXAN) — A fourth-grade student who survived the deadly Uvalde school shooting as well as the parents of a victim will go to Washington next week to testify before a House committee.
  The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform announced Friday that members will hear from Miah Cerrillo, Felix Rubio and Kimberly Rubio during their hearing on June 8. A pediatrician from Uvalde, Dr. Roy Guerrero, is also set to speak.
  Cerrillo is the 11-year-old student who survived the U
  
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• Retailers, builders flock to southeast Austin, one of city's last affordable enclaves

  03-06-2022 18:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — It took the richest man in the world coming to southeast Travis County to draw widespread attention to the lack of commercial development and infrastructure in the underserved area on the edge of urban Austin.It's not that the area out past Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is completely devoid of development. Hundreds of homes are rising and millions of dollars are being invested in new spaces for businesses. Schools are being built and roads are be
  
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• Texas House speaker creates investigative committee for Robb Elementary shooting

  03-06-2022 18:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – An investigative committee was established Friday to look into the Robb Elementary shooting, according to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.Phelan said the committee would conduct an examination into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. LATEST: Uvalde school shootingRepresentatives Dustin Burrows, Joe Moody and the Honorable Eva Guzman were appointed to the committee, according to a news release.“The investigative committee, which possesses the power of subpoena
  
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• National Doughnut Day: Celebrate with these deals in Austin

  03-06-2022 17:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Friday marks a very important celebration — National Doughnut Day.
  According to the Salvation Army, the first National Doughnut Day was celebrated in Chicago in 1938 to commemorate the Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies. In 1917 during World War I, these women served soldiers baked goods in field bases in France.National Doughnut Day: A dozen tasty tidbits you never knew about doughnutsHere's a list of doughnut shops in Austin that are offering deals for customers F
  
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• Police searching for driver who hit, killed man on I-35 in Austin

  03-06-2022 15:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police on Thursday identified the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash late last month.
  Police said he was Chase Nelson, 31. APD said he died at the scene.
  The crash occurred May 28 around 1:18 a.m. in the 13300 block of south Interstate 35 in the southbound lanes.
  Police said the driver of the vehicle didn't stop to help Nelson and drove away.
  Anyone with information about the crash can call the Highway Investigation Tip Line at (512) 974-8111.
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• Worried about losing everything in a storm? Here's how to protect your stuff

  03-06-2022 15:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Losing everything you own due to a natural disaster is a nightmare. The worst part: insurance may not cover it. Meteorologist Nick Bannin wanted to learn how to better protect your home and your stuff. He spoke with Ryan Stokes with Property Damage Appraisers about the steps you need to take today to protect yourself in the future. You can watch the interview above or read the transcript below to learn more:NICK BANNIN, KXAN - Ryan before a storm or disaster even happens, how sho
  
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• Nonprofit surprises children with decorated hospital rooms

  03-06-2022 14:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No one wants to spend time in a hospital room, but if you have to, why not make it look like your room at home?That is what "Dec My Room" does for patients around the nation. The nonprofit travels near and far to decorate hospital rooms and offer a little comfort to those who have to stay in hospital rooms for weeks or months.When Susan and Kendall Plank, who are the founders of Dec My Room, heard about a family friend going to the hospital, they wanted to help."We asked if
  
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• San Antonio teen wins, makes history at Scripps National Spelling Bee

  03-06-2022 14:05 via kxan.com
  
  OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Harini Logan kept trying to learn from her near-misses in online spelling bees. Recognized for years as one of the best spellers in the English language, she had never taken home a national title.In the biggest bee of them all, she endured a new series of setbacks, but somehow, at the end, she was still there.Harini was eliminated, then reinstated, during the Scripps National Spelling Bee’s much-debated multiple-choice vocabulary round. She misspelled four
  
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• Swimmer's itch: Can you get the rash from Lake Bird Lake?

  03-06-2022 13:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – It's hot, and you know what that means: it's a time when Central Texas families swarm to local waterways to beat the heat.While swimming in Lady Bird Lake is not allowed, there's a chance you'll get splashed by the water. Swimmers should beware of a rash that could ruin the fun. A swimmer recently took to social media to share her experience about the rash. She claimed she reportedly got it after swimming in Lady Bird Lake.The City of Austin's Watershed Protection Departmen
  
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• Swimmer's itch: Can you get the rash from Lady Bird Lake?

  03-06-2022 13:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – It's hot, and you know what that means: it's a time when Central Texas families swarm to local waterways to beat the heat.While swimming in Lady Bird Lake is not allowed, there's a chance you'll get splashed by the water. Swimmers should beware of a rash that could ruin the fun. A swimmer recently took to social media to share her experience about the rash. She claimed she reportedly got it after swimming in Lady Bird Lake.The City of Austin's Watershed Protection Departmen
  
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• Report: Musk wants to cut 10% of jobs at Tesla, pause hiring

  03-06-2022 13:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to cut 10% of jobs at the electric vehicle company, according to a report from Reuters Friday.
  Reuters said this stems from a Thursday email from Musk to executives, where Musk wrote he had a "super bad feeling" about the current economy.
  The email was titled "pause all hiring worldwide," according to the news outlet.
  This comes after Musk gave Tesla employees an ultimatum, saying return to work in person for 40 hours per week or resign. This messa
  
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• ROT Rally set to take place in Bastrop County despite permit denial with attendee limit

  03-06-2022 13:25 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Thousands are expected to roll through Central Texas starting next Thursday for the annual Republic of Texas or "ROT" Motorcycle Rally.This year, the event will take place in Bastrop County at Mere's Reserve on the Colorado from June 9 to June 12. However, during an April hearing, Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape made the decision to deny the event permit for 3,000 attendees.
  Mere's Reserve on the Colorado on FM 969 in Bastrop County. (KXAN Photo/Candy Rodrigue
  
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• ROT Rally set to take place in Bastrop County despite permit denial with 2,500 attendee limit

  03-06-2022 13:25 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Thousands are expected to roll through Central Texas starting next Thursday for the annual Republic of Texas or "ROT" Motorcycle Rally.This year, the event will take place in Bastrop County at Mere's Reserve on the Colorado from June 9 to June 12. However, during an April hearing, Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape made the decision to deny the event permit for 3,000 attendees.
  Mere's Reserve on the Colorado on FM 969 in Bastrop County. (KXAN Photo/Candy Rodrigue
  
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• ROT Rally set to take place in Bastrop Co. despite permit denial with 2,500 attendee limit

  03-06-2022 13:25 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Thousands are expected to roll through Central Texas starting next Thursday for the annual Republic of Texas or "ROT" Motorcycle Rally.This year, the event will take place in Bastrop County at Mere's Reserve on the Colorado from June 9 to June 12. However, during an April hearing, Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape made the decision to deny the event permit for 3,000 attendees.
  Mere's Reserve on the Colorado on FM 969 in Bastrop County. (KXAN Photo/Candy Rodrigue
  
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• Austin mini-pitches provide safe places to play soccer

  03-06-2022 12:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A nationwide effort to positively impact young people's lives through soccer is underway, with the U.S. Soccer Foundation installing 500 mini-pitches in underserved communities.In April, one of these state-of-the-art mini-pitches was unveiled at Bastrop Middle School. This marked the fourth one the 4ATX Foundation has installed in the greater Austin area.Paired in a partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the 4ATX Foundation has installed mini-pitches in Civitan Neighb
  
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• Small baby formula shipment comes to Austin — how it will be distributed

  03-06-2022 12:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There's finally a little relief in sight for parents seeking baby formula in Austin.Austin Mayor Steve Adler announced Thursday he secured a small stockpile of 436 tubs of baby formula to help some local agencies. This comes as the White House said new shipments are on the way from the U.K. and Australia. This week, President Joe Biden admitted he wasn't aware of the severity of the crisis for two months. Biden says he wasn’t informed early on of baby formula woesIn C
  
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• Investigation underway after Travis County inmate dies

  03-06-2022 10:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Multiple agencies are investigating after an inmate at the Travis County Correctional Complex died Wednesday.
  According to an announcement from the Travis County Sheriff's Office, Rene Ruiz, 41, said he was not feeling well. Ruiz was checked out by the office's medical team and Austin-Travis County EMS, according to TCSO. He was taken to a hospital at 3:43 p.m. where he was pronounced dead at 4:31 p.m.
  Ruiz was from Austin. He was booked into custody Saturday, May 28. He wa
  
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• Investigation underway after inmate dies

  03-06-2022 10:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Multiple agencies are investigating after an inmate at the Travis County Correctional Complex died Wednesday.
  According to an announcement from the Travis County Sheriff's Office, Rene Ruiz, 41, said he was not feeling well. Ruiz was checked out by the office's medical team and Austin Travis County EMS, according to TCSO. He was taken to a local hospital at 3:43 p.m. where he was pronounced dead at 4:31 p.m.
  Ruiz was from Austin. He was booked into custody Saturday May 28. He wa
  
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• Progress reported in lifeguard hiring in Austin

  03-06-2022 10:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Austinities wait to jump in and cool off in city pools, the city's Parks and Recreation (PARD) said it is making steady progress filling the summer 2022 lifeguard shortage.
  As of May 27, the Aquatic Division of the Parks and Recreation Department has 276 of the 750 lifeguards needed to operate city pools. That is an increase from 207 on May 19.
  PARD said it certified 125 over the Memorial Day weekend, but it still needs to finish background checks and paperwork.
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• Progress reported in lifeguard hiring

  03-06-2022 10:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Austinities wait to jump in and cool off in city pools, the city's Parks and Recreation says it is making steady progress filling the summer 2022 lifeguard shortage.
  As of May 27, the Aquatic Division of the Parks and Recreation Department has 276 of the 750 lifeguards needed to operate city pools. That is an increase from 207 on May 19.
  Parks and Rec says it certified 125 over the Memorial Day weekend, but they still need to finish background checks and paperwork.
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• TMPA addresses likely 911 challenges during Uvalde shooting

  03-06-2022 06:02 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) -- The executive director of the Texas Metropolitan Police Association (TMPA) says the agencies that responded to the deadly mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school likely weren't all able to communicate on the same radio channel."In larger communities, you're going to have a tactical channel, a channel that every agency knows they can switch to," said TMPA Executive Director Kevin Lawrence. Uvalde students, staff will not return to Robb Elementary, district letter saysH
  
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• Police arrest man in connection with deadly north Austin crash

  03-06-2022 05:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – A man was arrested in connection with a Monday evening single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a passenger, according to an Austin Police Department arrest affidavit.The suspect and driver of the vehicle, Leo Anthony Carreto-Lopez, 19, was charged with intoxication manslaughter, police said.KXAN has reached out to an attorney listed for Carreto-Lopez for a statement.Medics responded to a crash in the 10900 block of South I-35 Monday, according to a tweet from Aus
  
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• TDCJ: Escaped murderer suspected of killing family of 5 in Leon County

  03-06-2022 04:22 via kxan.com
  
  LEON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — An escaped murderer is suspected of killing two adults and three children in Leon County, Texas, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said Thursday.Gonzalo Lopez, 46, was serving a life sentence for capital murder when he escaped a prison transport bus May 12 between Gatesville and Huntsville. Authorities believe Lopez killed the family, who are from the Houston area.
  Jason Clark, the chief of staff for TDCJ, said the property in Centerville, Leon County, wa
  
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• TDCJ: Escaped murderer linked to 5 more deaths, stole pickup in Leon County

  03-06-2022 04:22 via kxan.com
  
  LEON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — An escaped murderer is now connected with the deaths of two adults and three children in Leon County, Texas, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said Thursday.Gonzalo Lopez, 46, was serving a life sentence for capital murder when he escaped a prison transport bus May 12 between Gatesville and Huntsville, and authorities believe Lopez was involved in the deaths of those five people.
  The TDCJ said it believes Lopez is driving a 1999 white Chevrolet Silverado
  
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• LIVE: TDCJ: Escaped murderer linked to 5 more deaths, stole pickup in Leon County

  03-06-2022 04:22 via kxan.com
  
  LEON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — An escaped murderer is now connected with the deaths of two adults and three children in Leon County, Texas, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said Thursday.Gonzalo Lopez, 46, was serving a life sentence for capital murder when he escaped a prison transport bus May 12 between Gatesville and Huntsville, and authorities believe Lopez was involved in the deaths of those five people.
  The TDCJ said it believes Lopez is driving a 1999 white Chevrolet Silverado
  
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• LIVE: Escaped inmate Gonzalo Lopez killed by law enforcement after shooting

  03-06-2022 04:22 via kxan.com
  
  LEON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — An escaped murderer suspected of killing two adults and three children was captured in Leon County, Texas, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said Thursday.Gonzalo Lopez, 46, was serving a life sentence for capital murder when he escaped a prison transport bus May 12 between Gatesville and Huntsville. Authorities believe Lopez killed the family, who are from the Houston area.
  Jason Clark, the chief of staff for TDCJ, said the property in Centerville, Leon
  
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• Escaped inmate Gonzalo Lopez shot dead by law enforcement after family of 5 killed

  03-06-2022 04:22 via kxan.com
  
  LEON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — An escaped murderer suspected of killing a family of five Thursday is now dead, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said.Jason Clark, the chief of staff for TDCJ, said law enforcement in Atascosa County, south of San Antonio, shot and killed Gonzalo Lopez after a shootout around 10:30 p.m. Thursday.Gonzalo Lopez, 46 (Courtesy TDCJ)Law enforcement started to tail a Chevrolet Silverado that matched the description of a vehicle stolen from a home near Centervi
  
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• Escaped inmate Gonzalo Lopez killed by law enforcement after shooting

  03-06-2022 04:22 via kxan.com
  
  LEON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — An escaped murderer suspected of killing a family of five is now dead, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said Thursday.Jason Clark, the chief of staff for TDCJ, said law enforcement in Atascosa County, south of San Antonio, shot and killed Gonzalo Lopez after a shootout.Gonzalo Lopez, 46 (Courtesy TDCJ)Law enforcement started to tail the Chevrolet Silverado that matched a description to the one stolen from a home near Centerville on Thursday. Lopez, who e
  
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• All-American pitching matchup ahead for Texas, Air Force opener in Austin Regional

  03-06-2022 04:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's probably one of the most intriguing matchups between a No. 1 and 4 seed to start the college baseball postseason, and it's happening Friday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.Texas, the No. 9 national seed, kicks off Austin Regional play against the Air Force Falcons — a team that has beaten them this year and has a first-team All-American expected to start on the mound. UT’s Melendez named Collegiate Baseball’s national player of the yearThe teams played a qui
  
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