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• Austin quinceañera planners see demand surge after COVID dip

  26-06-2022 23:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After two years of COVID-spurred cancellations and postponements, Austin-area quinceañera planners and vendors are working to keep up with demands following a surge in rescheduled or upcoming celebrations.
  Quinceañeras are Hispanic and Latino celebrations of a girl's 15th birthday, signifying her journey from childhood into womanhood.
  On Sunday, Austin businesses Quince Expos and Ricky's Events hosted a quinceañera expo in north Austin to help connect f
  
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• Man charged with murder after April shooting in northeast Austin

  26-06-2022 21:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection to a northeast Austin fatal shooting in April.Dmaurri Hubbard, 20, was booked into the Travis County Correctional Complex on June 22—almost two months after the shooting that killed 17-year-old Amonte Watters. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 17-year-old shot at north Austin apartment complex, dies nearly 5 days laterThe shooting happened April 30 in an apartment complex in the 7600 block of Cameron Road, near the intersectio
  
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• Colorado school training program says students key to school safety. What's Texas doing?

  26-06-2022 18:00 via kxan.com
  
  This story is part of a KXAN series of reports called “Stop Mass Shootings,” providing context and exploring solutions surrounding gun violence in the wake of the deadly Uvalde school shooting. We want our reports to be a resource for Texans, as well as for lawmakers who are convening a month after the events in Uvalde to discuss how the state should move forward. Explore all “Stop Mass Shootings” stories by clicking here.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sitting on th
  
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• Record stretch of 100s in June ends with some rain

  26-06-2022 17:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sunday marked our 11th-consecutive day of triple digit heat in Austin, the longest stretch in June in recorded history. It also tied us in first place for most triple digit days for the month with 20 (tied with June 2008).Longest stretch of triple digits in JuneChanges arrive overnight in the form of an unusual June cold front. The large high pressure system that has been plaguing our area with record heat and ongoing dryness is finally pushing west. The movement of the hig
  
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• APH to keep east Austin vaccine clinic open due to pediatric demand

  26-06-2022 15:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Public Health will keep its last large COVID-19 vaccine clinic open at Old Sims Elementary School for longer than planned after an uptick in demand for the pediatric vaccine.The east Austin clinic was scheduled to close Saturday. But APH said Friday that it would keep the clinic open and reassess operations weekly to "ensure efficient use of resources."READ MORE: What to know about Pfizer, Moderna’s kid-friendly COVID vaccinesOn Friday, APH said it vaccinated 1
  
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• FIRST WARNING: Tropical low could bring heavy rain to Central Texas

  26-06-2022 15:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As is normal for this time of year, the Atlantic basin is starting to warm up with tropical activity. Forecast models point to two areas of possible development that bear watching - one in the mid-Atlantic and the other in the northern Gulf. Given the proximity and more immediate timeline of effects with the tropical low in the Gulf, we focus our attention there.What's the fuss about?There are two potential rainmakers in play for Central Texas this week - (1) an unusual June col
  
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• ATCEMS: 1 dead in fatal auto-pedestrian crash late Saturday

  26-06-2022 13:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a deadly auto-pedestrian crash late Saturday night.
  The crash happened around midnight on the Interstate 35 service road, north of Slaughter Lane.Austin Police said upon arrival, officers found a 45-year-old female with no signs of life. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
  APD said the suspect fled the scene, and no arrests have been made.
  
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• State of Texas: 'This is not going to end' — battles ahead in post-Roe Texas

  26-06-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — With Friday’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, many expect the Texas “trigger law” to take effect in 30 days, but that’s not exactly how it works. The law — which automatically bans most abortions in the state — takes effect 30 days after the U.S. Supreme Court issues an official judgment, not an opinion, according to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.“The Court will issue its judgment only after the window for the litigants
  
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• Forecast trending wetter, rain looking likely

  26-06-2022 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Today marks our 11th-consecutive day of triple digit heat and our 20th this month -numbers we've never seen in Austin-record keeping history for the month of June.Along with afternoon highs +100 degrees today, expect a mainly sunny sky, light winds and only a slim chance (10%) at a stray shower late day.The large dome of high pressure that has been making for a record-hot June is finally leaving the area and moving off to our west by the start of the week.Paired with a late
  
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• Austin FC comes back in 2nd half to force a tie with rivals FC Dallas

  26-06-2022 05:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC turned a near disaster into a solid result with their 2-all tie with FC Dallas on Saturday night.
  Austin fell behind in the second half 2-0 after goals from Paul Arriola and Brandon Servania put Dallas ahead 2-0.
  Servania's goal came in the 68th minute, so things looked pretty bleak for the verde and black as the goal sucked a lot of energy out of Q2 Stadium, a rarity.
  However, Moussa Djitte entered the game and provided a spark for Austin FC with his energy.
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• Some businesses in Austin are footing abortion-related travel for employees

  26-06-2022 05:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mass protests continued across the country on Saturday in the wake of the supreme court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade.Hundreds gathered in Austin at the state capitol, many with signs warning of unsafe abortions.
  Providers have already paused abortion services in the state, unsure about when Texas' trigger law will go into effect.Supreme Court’s opinion impacts Texas abortion providersThe state’s trigger law automatically bans almost all abortions in the stat
  
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• Rep. Mary Miller calls Roe decision 'victory for white life'

  26-06-2022 05:10 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois, speaking at a rally Saturday night with former President Donald Trump, called the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade a “victory for white life.”
  Miller's spokesman said the Illinois Republican had intended to say the decision was a victory for a “right to life." The line as delivered was out of step with the disproportionate impact the repeal of abortion rights will have on women of color.Miller is running f
  
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• How the weather can affect fireworks

  26-06-2022 02:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As 4th of July celebrations approach, it is important to take into account the current weather conditions when considering launching fireworks.
  Conditions to keep in mind include drought, wind, lightning and rain. Variations of these conditions can have both positive and negative effects on the sparkly celebrations, so it is imperative to have full awareness in order to have a safe and fun Independence Day.DroughtAmong the most important conditions to consider when it comes
  
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• How the outdoor environment can affect fireworks

  26-06-2022 02:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As 4th of July celebrations approach, it is important to take into account the current outdoor weather conditions when considering launching fireworks.
  Conditions to keep in mind include drought, wind, lightning and rain. Variations of these conditions can have both positive and negative effects on the sparkly celebrations, so it is imperative to have full awareness in order to have a safe and fun Independence Day.Among the most important weather conditions to consider when
  
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