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• Austin fire, EMS working to save person pulled from submerged vehicle

  03-09-2022 23:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department responded to a submerged vehicle at the 6400 block of Spicewood Springs Rd., according to a post on the agency's Twitter account.The vehicle left the road and went into a creek. One person was pulled out of the vehicle and is being given CPR, according to EMS.
  They reported that an Austin Fire rescue swimmer checked the vehicle for additional patients and confirmed that only one person was in the car.
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• ATCEMS: Driver pulled from submerged vehicle died after "extensive" CPR efforts

  03-09-2022 23:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department responded to a submerged vehicle at the 6400 block of Spicewood Springs Rd., according to a post on the agency's Twitter account.The vehicle left the road and went into a creek. One person was pulled out of the vehicle and is being given CPR, according to EMS.
  They reported that an Austin Fire rescue swimmer checked the vehicle for additional patients and confirmed that only one person was in the car.
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• 'Of all days': UT football fans brave storms for first game of the season

  03-09-2022 23:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Is Mother Nature a precursor for the efficacy of the University of Texas football team? We're not superstitious, but it does give an indication of how loyal the fan base will be.
  The forecast for the first game of the season pointed to soggy tailgating and the potential for localized flooding. That forecast unfortunately held true. Regardless, fans were out Saturday and they were out early.
  Despite the rain, folks showed up to tailgate the first UT football game of the seas
  
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• Central Health expanding to health center in east Austin

  03-09-2022 21:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Health said it was transforming the Rosewood-Zaragosa Health Center into a new specialty care clinic. The new clinic is slated to open in the fall of 2023.Mike Gilliland, president and CEO of Central Health, spoke with KXAN on what changes are coming to the new clinic.Use the player above to listen to the full discussion.
  
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• ATX Open, Austin's inaugural professional women's tennis tournament, coming in 2023

  03-09-2022 21:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Coming off the end of tennis icon Serena Williams' farewell tour, an Austin company is preparing for ticket sales to launch next week for Austin's inaugural professional women's tennis tournament.DropShot Tournament Series is hosting ATX Open here in Austin in February 2023. Tickets go on sale this Tuesday, September 6.Christo Van Rensburg, a retired professional tennis player and now tennis coach, is grateful for the energy the Williams sisters brought to the sport an
  
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• $31 million in funding announced for veterans across Texas

  03-09-2022 21:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – More than $31 million in grants will be distributed to veterans across Texas, according to Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission.“This grant funding was approved by TVC Commissioners in May and will total 139 grants awarded to 121 organizations across Texas. These grants are estimated to serve more than 22,000 Texas veterans,” Abbott said.According to a release, the grants support a wide range of services, including emergency financial assistance, t
  
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• Dell Children's doctor shares importance of Sickle Cell Awareness Month

  03-09-2022 20:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is when red blood cells contort into a sickle shape. Infections, pain and fatigue are symptoms of sickle cell disease, according to doctors.Dr. Alicia Chang, a pediatric hematologist at Dell Children's Medical Center, talks with KXAN about sickle cell anemia and the ongoing research to help "sickle cell warriors."Use the player above to watch the full discussion.
  
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• 1 seriously injured after vehicle strikes pedestrian in north Austin

  03-09-2022 18:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – One person was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle Saturday morning. Austin-Travis County EMS reported the incident in a tweet.According to ATCEMS, the crash occurred in the 9200-9300 blocks of North Lamar Boulevard.The pedestrian was taken to an area hospital by EMS for treatment. EMS is no longer at the scene.
  
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• NASA's second Artemis I launch scrubbed

  03-09-2022 17:16 via kxan.com
  
  TITUSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — The second attempt to launch NASA’s Artemis I mission from Kennedy Space Center has been scrubbed for Saturday.The Artemis I mission management team tried to launch the new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft Saturday afternoon. Artemis I will launch the SLS rocket – also called the mega moon rocket – and send the Orion spacecraft on a 37-day, 1.3-million mile test flight around the moon.But as teams prepared to get the mission
  
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• NASA scrubs second Artemis I launch attempt

  03-09-2022 17:16 via kxan.com
  
  TITUSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — The second attempt to launch NASA’s Artemis I mission from Kennedy Space Center was called off on Saturday, marking the second scrub of the mission this week.The Artemis I mission management team was trying to launch the new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft Saturday afternoon. The Artemis I mission will launch the SLS rocket – also called the mega moon rocket – and send the Orion spacecraft on a 37-day, 1.3-million mile test
  
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• Reeves: Plane threatening to crash in Mississippi lands

  03-09-2022 15:27 via kxan.com
  
  TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Authorities say a plane that was circling over northern Mississippi and whose pilot had threatened to crash it into the ground has landed safely. Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Twitter that the “situation has been resolved and that no one was injured.” He thanked law enforcement agencies that helped in bringing the aircraft down. The plane started circling over Tupelo, Mississippi, about 5 a.m. and was in the air for more than four hours.THIS IS A BREAKING N
  
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• Police: Plane circling Mississippi city threatens to crash

  03-09-2022 15:27 via kxan.com
  
  TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — A stolen airplane circled over north Mississippi on Saturday morning, and police said they evacuated a Walmart store after the pilot threatened to crash into it.The Tupelo Police Department said in a Facebook post that the Walmart and a nearby convenience store had been evacuated. The plane started circling over Tupelo, Mississippi, about 5 a.m. It was still in the air more than four hours later, but had flown away from Tupelo and was circling over another community ne
  
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• Pilot in custody after flying, making threats in Mississippi

  03-09-2022 15:27 via kxan.com
  
  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An airplane circled over north Mississippi on Saturday morning, causing panic on the ground as the pilot threatened to crash into a Walmart. Hours later, the plane landed safely in a field, and police took the pilot into custody.
  Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Twitter shortly after 10:30 a.m. that the “situation has been resolved and that no one was injured.” He thanked law enforcement agencies that helped in bringing the aircraft down.The Federal Aviation
  
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• Man who flew plane over Mississippi faces criminal charges

  03-09-2022 15:27 via kxan.com
  
  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Authorities say a man who stole a plane and flew it over Mississippi after threatening to crash it into a Walmart store faces charges of grand larceny and terroristic threats.
  Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka said at a press conference that Cory Wayne Patterson didn’t have a pilot’s license but had some flight instruction and was an employee of Tupelo Aviation. Authorities said Patterson stole the plane, took off and then called in the threat to 911.Quaka sa
  
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• How little bronze birds are telling Fredericksburg’s history

  03-09-2022 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  Fredericksburg Scavenger Hunt
  ~1.5 hours from AustinCost: $19.99FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) — In a Hill County town filled with wineries, museums and an abundance of history, one Fredericksburg mom created a way to bring the history to life for younger visitors and kids who call the city home.In "Main Street Mockingbirds," a family of nine birds tells Fredericksburg's history along Main Street. Each bird is connected with the architecture of one building where a small bronze sculpture is
  
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• Labor Day watercraft ban in effect on Lake Austin

  03-09-2022 14:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A personal watercraft ban is now in place on Lake Austin for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
  The ban went into effect at sunset Friday. It will lift Tuesday at sunrise.
  The ban applies to personal watercrafts, wet bikes, motorized surfboards and similar devices. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards are not affected.
  People operating motorboats on Lake Austin should stay to the right of the lake except when assisting a downed water skier, the ordinance says.
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• Spotty storms today, but scattered storms Labor Day

  03-09-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A few spotty storms will remain possible as we wrap up the afternoon and head into the evening. There's a low risk that one of the storms may approach severe levels with gusty winds the primary concern. Still, rain coverage only gets 20% of Central Texas measurable rainfall with the vast majority of us staying dry for the rest of today. NEW BLOG: Are we done with triple digits this year in Central Texas?Rain chances gradually drop to 0 later on this evening with a partly cloudy
  
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• Spotty storms possible Sunday and Labor day

  03-09-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a fairly widespread soaking across much of Central Texas, the majority of the rest of our night will be dry aside from a slight shower or storm chance. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSMost of us will continue to notice a gradual reduction in rain chances as we head into this evening bringing drier weather to Austin in time for the UT Football Game at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium at 7pm. It won't necessarily be completely dry, but the forecast looks drier than the afternoon has
  
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• Some storms this evening, more for Labor Day

  03-09-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A few spotty storms will remain possible this evening as a cluster of storms works south from Dallas and Waco. There's a low risk that one of the storms may approach severe levels with gusty winds the primary concern. Still, rain coverage only gets 30% of Central Texas measurable rainfall with the vast majority of us staying dry for the rest of today. The farther north you are, the higher your rain chances today. NEW BLOG: Are we done with triple digits this year in Central Texa
  
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• Scattered storms with heavy rain fade this evening

  03-09-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scattered showers and storms will continue gradually pushing through the area into early evening. At this point it appears some areas will miss out on the rain, but around 60% of Central Texas should get wet. Austin has already had some significant rain with more wet weather possible into the early evening.Our main concern remains the flash flooding risk. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has dropped most of Central Texas to a level 1 out of 4 risk for flash flooding today, bu
  
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• Night storms fade, but more coming for Labor Day

  03-09-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scattered storms that brought some more beneficial rain to northern areas continue to fall apart. Rain chances will continue dropping as we dry out and turn partly cloudy the rest of the night. CENTRAL TEXAS RADARSunday rainfall totals (LCRA) NEW BLOG: Are we done with triple digits this year in Central Texas?We're much more likely to see some scattered showers and storms on Labor Day Monday with rain chances rising to 40%. Rain looks most likely from 2pm-8pm, so have the KXAN W
  
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• Hot & humid with a few evening storms

  03-09-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a fairly widespread soaking across much of Central Texas, the majority of the rest of our night will be dry aside from a slight shower or storm chance. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSThe rest of your holiday weekend will be drier with more sunshine that Saturday, but it won't be completely dry. NEW BLOG: Are we done with triple digits this year in Central Texas?30% rain chances linger for Sunday and Labor Day Monday keeping the majority of the time dry with sun and clouds. B
  
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• Drying continues tonight with spotty storms Sunday

  03-09-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scattered showers and storms will continue south and southeast of Austin leaving the majority of the rest of us with a mainly dry night. Austin has already had some 1"+ rainfall reports clustered near downtown. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSOur main concern remains the flash flooding risk. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has dropped most of Central Texas to a level 1 out of 4 risk for flash flooding today, but areas southeast of Austin are holding steady at a 2 out of 4 flash
  
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• Cedar Park family says nearby development is causing flooding around their home

  03-09-2022 13:23 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- Jay and Laura McNabb said they were seeking help from local leaders for drainage problems in their neighborhood off CR 180. They said no one was taking responsibility for problems stemming from greenlighting a commercial structure built a few years ago.Cell phone video taken by the couple last weekend shows calf-high water flowing down CR 180 and rushing fast across their yard. The runoff lapped at their front steps just inches short of coming inside their home.The co
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Friday, Sept. 2

  03-09-2022 06:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake picked up its 42nd consecutive win with a 47-14 win over Converse Judson to close out nondistrict play Friday.Lake Travis fell to 0-2 with a 35-28 loss to Cibolo Steele and Dripping Springs moved to 2-0 with a 37-7 win over Converse Wagner. San Marcos had to go to overtime with San Antonio Madison to claim a 31-24 win.Below are scores from Central Texas, and also scores from the remainder of Texas compiled by the Associated Press.Scores from around Central TexasWes
  
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• It's not about pressure for Sarkisian heading into season opener

  03-09-2022 04:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns kick off the 2022 season at home Saturday against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, and one thing head coach Steve Sarkisian isn't worried about is pressure.Coming off a disappointing 5-7 season in his first year as the Longhorns head coach certainly wasn't ideal. Given how quickly college athletic programs cycle through coaches who don't meet expectations (or who powerful alums simply deem unworthy), it's easy to assume Sarkisian could feel his seat gettin
  
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• Veterans Affairs says it will provide abortions — even in Texas

  03-09-2022 04:26 via kxan.com
  
  Texas (The Texas Tribune) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday it will provide abortions for veterans and their beneficiaries as medically necessary or in cases of rape or incest.The VA said it plans to provide abortions across the entire nation — including states, such as Texas, that prohibit the procedure. The VA's decision reopens access to abortion to a class of women in Texas and several other states.Texas is home to more than 1.5 million veterans. About 193,000 of those
  
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• Austin Police Department: Man shot in both legs on South Congress

  03-09-2022 04:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Police said a man was taken to the hospital after being shot in both legs Friday night.
  It happened in the 6400 block of South Congress Ave. around 8:15 p.m. That's near William Cannon Drive. When officers arrived, they found a man who had been shot in both legs.
  Police said the man was conscious and talking. He was transported to St. David's South Austin Medical Center.
  There is no suspect at this time.
  KXAN will provide updates if more information becomes available.
  
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• Heavy rain and storms likely this afternoon

  03-09-2022 04:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Saturday looks like the wettest day of Labor Day weekend with showers and thunderstorms likely at times especially in the afternoon. While it will certainly not rain all day, UT tailgaters and game attendees should plan on the potential of wet weather.Forecast clouds/radar on Saturday afternoon. Note: projected storm locations are not exact.We are seeing indications that scattered to numerous thunderstorms may clear the Austin area by late-evening, hopefully meaning the Texas fo
  
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• UPDATE: Man dies after officer shooting, chase near Pflugerville

  03-09-2022 03:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was injured after being hit by an officer's vehicle following a shooting involving Pflugerville police officers on Friday evening, the Austin Police Department said.In a release, Pflugerville police said "there were multiple instances where shots were fired by the suspect at police." Officers returned fire and the suspect was subsequently hit by an officer’s vehicle.The incident started as a narcotics investigation in Pflugerville, but it ended in Austin. Pfluge
  
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• Man injured after officer shooting, chase near Pflugerville

  03-09-2022 03:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was injured in a shooting involving Pflugerville police officers on Friday evening, the Austin Police Department said.In a release, Pflugerville police said "there were multiple instances where shots were fired by the suspect at police." Officers returned fire and the suspect was subsequently hit by an officer’s vehicle.The incident started as a narcotics investigation in Pflugerville, but it ended in Austin. Pflugerville police tried to take the suspect into cu
  
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• 'This bullet shot went through my youngest kid's room'; Family concerned after multiple rounds fired into home

  03-09-2022 03:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A family living in east Austin is looking for answers after their home was shot at multiple times early Friday morning.The shooting happened around 2:30 am on Townsborough Drive."I just rolled on the floor and was 'like somebody is shooting,'" said Francine, whose home was hit multiple times.Multiple bullet holes could be seen in the front of the home."This is my 15-year-old, this is his room and the majority of the bullets are here, here, here, here, here," said Francine a
  
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• Downtown Austin Alliance tapping local artists to attract people to new spaces

  03-09-2022 02:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin artist who has been painting murals for roughly two decades said it's an art form that "makes a great impact" on spaces and people.
  The Downtown Austin Alliance picked Daas out of a pool of roughly 60 Austin artists to be a part of its Writing on the Walls initiative, which aims to bring visitors to spots that deserve a little more love, and to the businesses that directly surround that space."Writing on the walls is for art to be everywhere, on the walls of downt
  
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• Houston Texans surprise Uvalde High School football team, gift them new uniforms

  03-09-2022 01:58 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) -- The Houston Texans made a surprise trip to Uvalde Thursday night to offer support for the high school football team.
  The Texans joined the Uvalde High football team, the Coyotes, at a team dinner ahead of the high school's home opener. They also announced that they'd be outfitting the team with new uniforms, with help from Nike, a press release said.
  Texans head coach Lovie Smith, linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill and linebacker Christian Kirksey all went to the dinner. Direct
  
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• Photos: Micro-preemie baby returns home after 5 months in NICU at Austin hospital

  03-09-2022 01:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – A baby, who was considered a micro-preemie after being born 23 weeks into development and weighing only 1 pound, 5 ounces, has returned home after five months at the hospital. The infant was born at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin in January.Amandi Omokore-Allen spent more than five months in the neonatal intensive care unit, according to Pediatrix Neonatology of Texas. What are they? Group of green lights spotted hovering near Brushy Creek“Amandi had a long jou
  
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• Almost 40% of Texas House seats already filled as candidates run unopposed

  03-09-2022 01:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 300 candidates have already been officially elected to office in Texas, two months before voters even cast their ballots.Texas Secretary of State John Scott declared 324 candidates elected to office Thursday — all of whom were running unopposed in the Nov. 8 general election.The declaration means more than a third of all Texas House seats have already been filled, while just less than a third of Texas Senate seats are filled. Four of the state's congressiona
  
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• Monkeypox patient says he was misdiagnosed, mistreated in Austin

  03-09-2022 01:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Misdiagnosed and mistreated. That's how one Austin man feels after getting monkeypox.Caleb Jones said he suffered for nearly two weeks and bounced around to six different medical centers before finally getting the medication he needed. Monkeypox tracker: How many cases are there in Texas?His first symptom came on Aug. 16 — a sore throat.He went to three urgent cares and a hospital and said he was prescribed different antibiotics and steroids.
  "The fevers were getting
  
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• Here's how to become a poll watcher in Texas

  03-09-2022 00:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There's a new poll watcher training program in Texas that allows interested residents to become certified poll watchers for the upcoming election in November.
  Under Texas law, anyone who wants to be a poll watcher must get a Certificate of Completion from the Texas Secretary of State's office through the program.Gillespie County elections office resigns due to threats, stalkingThey must also get a Certificate of Appointment from a candidate, political party o
  
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• On and off rain and storms likely on Saturday

  03-09-2022 00:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Saturday looks like the wettest day of Labor Day weekend with numerous showers and thunderstorms leading to periods of heavy rain at times. While it will not rain all day on Saturday for UT tailgaters and football fans, it will be a cloudy, mild and at times wet game.
  We are seeing indications that rain may clear the Austin area by late-evening, hopefully meaning the Texas football game goes off without a hitch. NEW BLOG: Are we done with triple digits this year in Central Texas
  
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