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• Lampasas, Milam Counties upgraded to high COVID risk in CDC update

  01-09-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two local counties have been upgraded to high risk for COVID-19 in the latest weekly update by the CDC.Each week since Feb. 24, the CDC has assigned a "COVID-19 Community Level" to every county nationwide based on how the virus is impacting local populations.
  In the Thursday, Sept. 1 update, Lampasas and Milam Counties were upgraded to high risk. Lee and Llano Counties were upgraded from low to medium risk.Meanwhile, Blanco, Gillespie, Mason and San Saba dropped from medium
  
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• New giving network to empower Black Central Texans

  01-09-2022 23:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Community Foundation, in partnership with leaders in Austin's Black community and Austin Mayor Steve Adler, announced the launch of the Black Fund. It's a new grant program, investing into Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Central Texas.Terry P. Mitchell, campaign co-chair of The Black Fund, told KXAN that one of the big reasons this fund was started was to fight the disparities that Black communities face compared to white communities. Mitchell said B
  
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• Evening thunderstorms possible again tonight

  01-09-2022 23:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Following a mainly dry day with lots of heat and humidity, we are watching the chance of late-evening thunderstorms again tonight. Converging outflow boundaries from developing storms may lead to rain blossoming in some areas, including Austin, even after dark.A quick 1-2" of rain will be possible late tonight where the heavier storms develop, potentially leading to minor street and creek flooding.Forecast clouds/radar late this evening Austin tallies more rain in last 2 weeks t
  
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• Evening storms in some areas; wet holiday weekend to come

  01-09-2022 23:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Following a mainly dry day with lots of heat and humidity, we are watching scattered late-evening thunderstorms again tonight. Converging outflow boundaries from developing storms are leading to rain blossoming in some areas, including Austin, even after dark.A quick 1-2" of rain will be possible where the heavier storms develop, potentially leading to minor street and creek flooding.Forecast clouds/radar late this evening Austin tallies more rain in last 2 weeks than previous 3
  
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• WATCH: Otters go for a dip in Georgetown koi pond

  01-09-2022 22:22 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — You otter know about this precious footage of a mama otter and her three pups going for a dip in a Georgetown man's koi pond.Georgetown resident Ben Westbrook was out walking his dogs Thursday morning when he heard a large splash coming from the koi pond in his yard. Watch the video below to see the otters go for a little splish splash.The river otter traditionally live near bodies of water like lakes, large rivers and streams, but clearly make exceptions for the
  
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• Texas governor's race: Abbott, O'Rourke set for televised debate, hosted by Nexstar

  01-09-2022 22:22 via kxan.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (Nexstar) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and challenger Beto O'Rourke will meet for a televised debate hosted by Nexstar Media Group at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Sept. 30.
  O'Rourke announced Thursday he accepted an invitation, nearly a month after Abbott accepted an invitation to the debate. This will be their only face-to-face debate during the campaign ahead of Election Day, Nov. 8. Beto O’Rourke announces return to campaigning after bacterial infectio
  
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• Your UT game day guide to parking, traffic issues, transit options

  01-09-2022 20:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Longhorn pride will be in full force this weekend with the University of Texas at Austin's football season opener Saturday. With that comes plenty of tailgate festivities and — you guessed it — crazy traffic.Here's a guide to available parking options near DKR Texas Memorial Stadium, area construction to avoid and public transit options to the game.Where can I park near DKR Texas Memorial Stadium?You'll be hard pressed to find public street parking available
  
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• LIVE: Your UT game day guide to parking, traffic issues, transit options

  01-09-2022 20:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Longhorn pride will be in full force this weekend with the University of Texas at Austin's football season opener Saturday. With that comes plenty of tailgate festivities and — you guessed it — crazy traffic.Here's a guide to available parking options near DKR Texas Memorial Stadium, area construction to avoid and public transit options to the game.Where can I park near DKR Texas Memorial Stadium?You'll be hard pressed to find public street parking available
  
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• State gives nearly $300K to Uvalde juvenile probation to help support at-risk youth

  01-09-2022 20:26 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.UVALDE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The state is providing a $29
  
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• Oath Keepers' lawyer arrested in Texas in connection with Jan. 6 attack

  01-09-2022 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  (AP) – A lawyer for the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol, authorities said Thursday.Kellye SoRelle — general counsel for the antigovernment group — was arrested in Junction on charges including conspiracy to obstruct the certification of President Joe Biden's electoral college victory, the Justice Department said.SoRelle, 43, is a close associate of Stewart Rhodes, the Oa
  
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• Texas spent over $12 million so far to bus migrants to sanctuary cities

  01-09-2022 19:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas has spent over $12 million to bus migrants from its southern border to sanctuary cities to date, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).
  TDEM said the money is specifically coming from the border security budget approved by the Texas Legislature. According to TDEM, a part of funding also comes from a state of Texas contingency contract to charter buses which includes private security.Abbott's office created a portal to accept donations from
  
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• Austin police arrest suspect in fatal Circle C hit-and-run

  01-09-2022 18:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said it has a suspect in custody for a fatal hit-and-run in southwest Austin.APD said 18-year-old Weston Holtz turned himself in at the Travis County jail Wednesday. The vehicle connected to the crash and belonging to Holtz was found by the Santa Rosa Police Department in California Tuesday.Woman killed in Circle C hit-and-run, Austin police search for driverA warrant was issued for Holtz on Wednesday. At the time of the warrant being issued, Holtz was believe
  
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• Austin hit-and-run victim died on her 49th wedding anniversary, says family

  01-09-2022 18:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said it has a suspect in custody for a fatal hit-and-run in southwest Austin.APD said 18-year-old Weston Holtz turned himself in at the Travis County jail Wednesday. The vehicle connected to the crash and belonging to Holtz was found by the Santa Rosa Police Department in California Tuesday.Woman killed in Circle C hit-and-run, Austin police search for driverA warrant was issued for Holtz on Wednesday. At the time of the warrant being issued, Holtz was believe
  
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• Austin hit-and-run victim died on her 49th wedding anniversary, family says

  01-09-2022 18:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said it has a suspect in custody for a fatal hit-and-run in southwest Austin.APD said 18-year-old Weston Holtz turned himself in at the Travis County jail Wednesday. The vehicle connected to the crash and belonging to Holtz was found by the Santa Rosa Police Department in California Tuesday.Woman killed in Circle C hit-and-run, Austin police search for driverA warrant was issued for Holtz on Wednesday. At the time of the warrant being issued, Holtz was believe
  
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• Gas prices continue falling ahead of Labor Day weekend

  01-09-2022 18:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Millions of Americans are expected to take a trip this Labor Day weekend, and many will be seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to drop after record highs in June.In Texas, a gallon of regular unleaded gas now costs an average of $3.34. That's down 7 cents in the past week and down $1.35 since a record $4.70 on June 15.Drivers in El Paso are currently paying the most at the pump: an average of $3.61 per gallon. The Brownsville-Harlingen and McAllen metro ar
  
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• Strollers recalled after child's fingertip amputated

  01-09-2022 18:40 via kxan.com
  
  ROCKLAND, Mass. (WXIN) -- Thousands of baby strollers are being recalled because the brakes pose an amputation hazard.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves all UPPAbaby all-terrain RIDGE jogging strollers. The recall was initiated after the company got a report of a child's fingertip being amputated. The child was not in the stroller while it was in use.The company discovered that the stroller's rear disc brakes have openings that can cause amputation or laceration 
  
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• 100+ Texas juvenile justice waitlist delays treatment, rehabilitation for minors

  01-09-2022 17:50 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — In San Marcos, two kids in the Hays County Juvenile Detention Center are on their second month of waiting to be transferred to Texas Juvenile Justice Department state schools.They, and more than 100 other minors, are supposed to be starting their court-ordered rehabilitation and treatment programs on TJJD campuses.Instead, the agency is scrambling to develop and start treatment for kids stuck in 43 local juvenile detention facilities scattered across the state &m
  
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• Man found guilty of shooting, killing woman in 2019 in Bartlett

  01-09-2022 17:33 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The man accused of shooting and killing a woman during a dispute over the price of sex in February 2019 was found guilty of murder Wednesday.
  Archie Rogers Jr. was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Stormie Callison, 22, according to Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick.
  KXAN has reached out to Rogers' attorney. We will update this article once a response is received.
  An arrest affidavit obtained by KXAN at the time stated Calliso
  
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• Major drought improvement for Central Texas

  01-09-2022 16:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thursday morning’s drought update shows major improvement for Central Texas after roughly 1 to 4 inches of rain fell across the area over the past week. Here is a look at the Drought Monitor from just a week ago:Last Week's Drought MonitorHere is a look at Thursday morning's latest Drought Monitor update:NEW: Thursday morning's latest Drought MonitorFor the first time in months, portions of Milam County are technically no longer in a drought — just abnormally dr
  
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• DRIED UP: Texas cities in fear of running out of water

  01-09-2022 16:07 via kxan.com
  
  The American West is experiencing its driest period in human history, a megadrought that threatens health, agriculture and entire ways of life. DRIED UP is examining the dire effects of the drought on the states most affected — as well as the solutions Americans are embracing.AUSTIN, Texas (The Hill) — As the Western U.S. suffers under its worst drought in a millennium, the government of Texas, a state that faces its own unique set of dangers from extreme weather, is at last turning
  
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• Texas Mamma Jamma riders pedaling to beat breast cancer

  01-09-2022 15:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Later this month, more than 300 riders will gather for the annual Texas Mamma Jamma Ride to raise money for Lone Star Circle of Care's Big Pink Bus.
  "It's literally a big pink bus," explained Marion Martin, the ride's director. "We ride the roads of Central Texas we serve five counties — Bastrop, Burnet, Hays, Travis and Williamson — and we bring mobile mammography to women who are underserved and who don't have insurance."Since last July, the Big Pink Bus has t
  
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• Biden sounds newly strong alarm: Trumpism menaces democracy

  01-09-2022 15:35 via kxan.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden charged in a prime-time address Thursday that the “extreme ideology” of Donald Trump and his adherents “threatens the very foundation of our republic,” as he summoned Americans of all stripes to help counter what he sketched as dark forces within the Republican Party trying to subvert democracy.In his speech at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, Biden unleashed the trappings of the presidency in an unusually strong and sw
  
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• 'Days of our Lives' moving to Peacock Sept. 12 — here's how to sign up

  01-09-2022 15:05 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) — After 57 years, the soap "Days of our Lives" is moving off network television and exclusively onto the NBC Universal streaming service Peacock, starting Sept. 12.The final "Days of our Lives" episode airs on NBC on Friday, Sept. 9. New episodes will be available on Peacock at 5 a.m. CT on weekdays. Peacock subscribers can watch the previous 100 episodes of the show on the streaming platform right now.Peacock has three payment tiers: free, $4.99 a month for “Premium,” a
  
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• What's that building? Some notable towers in Austin's skyline

  01-09-2022 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is a growing city with a skyline that seems to generate a new towering addition every year. Here's a list of some notable towers, skyscrapers and office buildings in downtown Austin, including some that are in the works.
  For fun, you can test your knowledge on being able to name some of these buildings using this KXAN quiz.The Independent: 685 feetAs of August 2022, this tower on West Avenue takes the title of tallest tower in downtown. It has 58 stories. At the time
  
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• QUIZ: Can you name these buildings in Austin's skyline?

  01-09-2022 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin's skyline seems to be constantly changing, especially over the last few years with the introduction of residential high-rises. More could be coming.
  Below is a quiz to test your knowledge on Austin's buildings and towers, so you can be the ultimate tour guide when friends and family visit. QUIZ: How well do you know these Austin landmarks?As of August 2022, The Independent, a residential tower, ranks as the tallest building in the city with 58 floors. However, that c
  
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• La Niña vs El Niño: What's the difference between the weather patterns?

  01-09-2022 14:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - La Niña has been plaguing the United States for the past couple of years. The weather pattern has caused serious drought and heatwave after heatwave. In this First Warning Weather University lesson, Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans explores La Niña is and its little brother, El Niño.What you'll learn in this First Warning Weather University lesson:What causes La Niña & El Niño?How do they change the temperature of the ocean?How can La Ni&nt
  
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• Samsung hosting job fair at Williamson County Expo Center

  01-09-2022 14:14 via kxan.com
  
  TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — As it prepares to open its new plant in Taylor, Samsung Austin Semiconductor plans to hold a job fair Thursday.
  The job fair will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Williamson County Expo Center at 5350 Bill Pickett Trl.The following companies will be there to discuss open positions:
  Samsung Austin Semiconductor Samsung E&C AmericaSamsung EngineeringA.H. BeckAustin Bridge & RoadBlue SkyCentral Texas IndustrialCoreslab Structures (Texas)EPCORHeldenfels Enterprise
  
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• Austin City Council could vote on license plate readers, resolution to oppose 'book banning'

  01-09-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With a whopping 141 items on Austin City Council's Sept. 1 agenda, this week's meeting is likely to again extend well into the evening.
  Here are some of the items we're watching.License plate readersAustin City Council will once again discuss reinstating the Austin Police Department’s license plate reader program during this week's meeting. The controversial program was discontinued when the council cut the police budget in 2020.Council members have kicked the pr
  
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• Some evening rain ahead of soggy Labor Day weekend

  01-09-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- At this point, just keep the umbrella tied to you. There's a really good chance you'll need it in the coming days.Today will be one of the "drier" days of the next week as rain chances remain spotty and arrive later in the day and into this evening. A few isolated showers and storms are possible through the afternoon, but unlike what we've seen recently, most of the rain looks to come in the evening and later. A quick 0.5"-1.5" of rain is possible with isolated spots of more. Au
  
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• Increased flooding risk as weekend trends wetter

  01-09-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- At this point, just keep the umbrella tied to you. There's a really good chance you'll need it in the coming days.Today will be one of the "drier" days of the next week as rain chances remain spotty and arrive later in the day. A few isolated showers and storms are possible through the morning and afternoon, but unlike what we've seen recently, most of the rain looks to come in the evening and later. A quick 0.5"-1.5" of rain is possible with isolated spots of more. Austin talli
  
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• LIVE: Crash shuts down I-35 in Jarrell

  01-09-2022 11:29 via kxan.com
  
  JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) — A crash involving a semi-truck shut down all lanes of Interstate 35 in northern Williamson County early Thursday morning.
  A Texas Department of Transportation tweet at 2:32 a.m. said lanes were closed near Ronald Reagan Boulevard.A KXAN photojournalist at the scene said both the north and southbound lanes of the interstate were shut down as of 4:15 a.m., and northbound traffic was being diverted off at exit 274 which is the C. Bud Stockton Loop exit.The photojournal
  
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• Crash shuts down I-35 in Jarrell

  01-09-2022 11:29 via kxan.com
  
  JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) — A crash involving a semi-truck shut down all lanes of Interstate 35 in northern Williamson County early Thursday morning.
  A TxDOT Austin tweet at 2:32 a.m. said lanes were closed near Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
  A KXAN photojournalist at the scene said both the north and southbound lanes of the interstate were shut down as of 4:15 a.m. and northbound traffic was being diverted off at exit 274 which is the C. Bud Stockton Loop exit.The photojournalist said the semi-truc
  
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• Crash involving 18-wheelers blocks I-35 northbound near Jarrell; southbound lanes reopen

  01-09-2022 11:29 via kxan.com
  
  JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation said southbound lanes of Interstate 35 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard are back open after being closed due to an early morning crash involving semi-trucks Thursday.
  The northbound lanes of the highway are still blocked because of a gasoline spill, TxDOT said.
  Previously, the crash blocked I-35 in both directions in the area for several hours. A TxDOT tweet at 2:32 a.m. first notified drivers all lanes were closed near Ronald Reagan
  
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• Crash involving 18-wheelers blocks both directions of I-35 near Jarrell

  01-09-2022 11:29 via kxan.com
  
  JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) — A crash involving 18-wheelers shut down both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 35 in northern Williamson County early Thursday morning, and it could be blocked for hours.A Texas Department of Transportation tweet at 2:32 a.m. said lanes are closed near Ronald Reagan Boulevard.The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said both northbound and southbound traffic are being diverted off the interstate around mile markers 270-271.
  The sheriff's office said per T
  
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• Gov. Abbott sends ‘first bus’ of migrants from Texas to Chicago

  01-09-2022 05:04 via kxan.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGNTV) — A group of undocumented individuals from Texas arrived at Union Station Wednesday night, according to Gov. Greg Abbott. The governor, citing the Biden administration and Chicago’s sanctuary city status, said that the city will now be a drop-off location.In April, Gov. Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to charter buses to transport undocumented individuals from Texas to Washington D.C. Earlier in August, he directed that New York City be adde
  
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• Stray bullets land on Texas family farm that hosts children's visits, owners say

  01-09-2022 04:13 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Gunfire near a family farm in Bastrop County has resulted in stray bullets landing on the farm's property, the owners said.They asked us not to disclose the name of the farm for safety reasons.
  They're worried someone could get hit when they invite kids to come see the animals.
  The sheriff's office said it's investigating the case.Lisa Schwartz points at bullet holes in her son's trailer"Your heart sunk," said Lisa Schwartz, the farm's owner. "Like, really? This i
  
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• One-week rain totals exceed 6 inches in some communities

  01-09-2022 03:38 via kxan.com
  
  As we close the book on Camp Mabry's second-hottest meteorological summer on record and Austin-Bergstrom's seventh-hottest, our recent wet and mild weather pattern continues.Rain totals over the last week have been widespread and beneficial for most areas, and additional rainfall of 2-4" is likely over the next week, with much of the rain falling over Labor Day weekend. Isolated rain totals much higher than that are possible. KXAN First Warning ForecastBetween Aug. 18 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Camp
  
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• Austin police searching for 2020 homicide suspect

  01-09-2022 02:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Authorities are searching for the suspect of a homicide that happened in northeast Austin nearly two years ago.
  The Austin Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service are asking for the public's help locating Franco Javier Maldonado, 22. He has an outstanding warrant for the murder of Luke Kemper.
  Kemper was killed on Sept. 29, 2020 in the Walgreens parking lot located at 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd. He was 16.Detectives believe the incident started with a drug deal earlier that month
  
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• Austin Film Festival: First wave of screenings revealed for 2022

  01-09-2022 01:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Film Festival is back for its 29th year from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3.
  The festival has announced its first wave of screenings, including some world premieres, and named the recipient of this year's New Voice Award. Writer/director Nikyatu Jusu will receive the award, which honors unique and captivating new voices in film, television, and new media, AFF's website said.
  Jusu will receive the award along with the screening of her film NANNY. It's Jusu's feature film debut and
  
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• Groundbreaking in Georgetown marks start of final phase of Southwest Bypass expansion

  01-09-2022 01:03 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) - City and Williamson County leaders celebrated the latest and final expansion project of the Southwest Bypass. This last stretch will connect the road with State Highway 29 in an effort to alleviate traffic that congests roads inside city limits."It's all falling into place," said Valerie Covey, Williamson County Commissioner, Precinct 3.In her address to the small crowd at the morning groundbreaking, Covey said the project was part of a long-term road expansion plan ma
  
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• CTRMA resumes TxTag billing following distrust of data

  01-09-2022 00:46 via kxan.com
  
  KXAN (AUSTIN) -- KXAN viewers have told us they are getting an influx of bills lately, and it turns out there's a reason why.
  The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority has resumed billing TxTag customers. Back in November, the agency said it stopped because it didn't "have confidence in the data" from the Texas Department of Transportation, which operates TxTag.CTRMA not billing TxTag customers over lack of 'confidence' in dataCTRMA officials say it has been "assured" by TxTag that "any decl
  
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• University of Texas at Austin unveils esports lounge

  01-09-2022 00:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The University of Texas at Austin held a ribbon-cutting for its first dedicated esports space for students on Wednesday.The Alienware Longhorn Esports Lounge, named for Dell's gaming brand Alienware, is now open on the main level of the Texas Union and features Alienware Aurora R13 desktops, Alienware X and M Series laptops and a multiplayer console area.University of Texas at Austin unveils esports lounge (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez) University of Texas at Austin unvei
  
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• Suspect in custody following Wimberley police incident

  01-09-2022 00:43 via kxan.com
  
  WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) — A suspect is in custody after Hays County sheriff's deputies responded to a person refusing to cooperate with authorities Wednesday afternoon in Wimberley.
  HCSO said the "isolated incident" was in the 6000 block of Mount Sharp Road. Several portions of Mount Sharp Road were closed.Around 5 p.m. Wednesday, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said on Twitter a suspect near the 4800 block of Mount Sharp Road was armed with a rifle and revolver.
  
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• Deputies close Wimberley roads for suspect refusing to cooperate

  01-09-2022 00:43 via kxan.com
  
  WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) — Police activity in Wimberley has closed several roads as Hays County sheriff's deputies respond to a person refusing to cooperate with authorities.
  HCSO said the "isolated incident" is in the 6000 block of Mount Sharp Road
  "The roadway will be closed for an unforeseen length of time in the area of Mt. Sharp and Mt. Olive School Rd. to Mt. Sharp and Ledgerock Rd. Please avoid the area or consider an alternate route," HCSO said.Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said o
  
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