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• Texas Rangers investigating Elgin shooting involving retired DPS trooper

  18-09-2022 23:25 via kxan.com
  
  ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal shooting in Elgin where the deceased suspect is a retired state trooper and former firearms instructor, according to preliminary call logs obtained by KXAN. A Travis County Sheriff's deputy shot the suspect who died from his injuries.The shooting happened Saturday afternoon on Bexar Forest Cove in Elgin. Preliminary call logs from witnesses reported seeing a suspect on scene with a gas mask and body armor while actively shoo
  
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• Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas hopes to advance research with $49 million in grants

  18-09-2022 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The state's cancer research institute just issued $49 million in new research grants.Michelle Le Beau, the scientific chief officer for the Cancer Prevention & Research Institution of Texas (CPRIT), said it sets out to fund the most innovative cancer research to date.
  “I think anybody you ask has been personally touched by cancer," Le Beau said. "So, I am inspired every day, both by personal stories that people have about cancer, but also seeing the discoveries
  
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• Longhorns rise in coaches poll, drop a spot in AP Top 25 after UTSA win

  18-09-2022 22:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Coming off their 41-20 win Saturday over the University of Texas at San Antonio, the Texas Longhorns gained a spot in one poll and dropped one in another Sunday.Texas rose a spot to No. 19 in the USA Today Coaches Poll, voted on by college football coaches around the country. There wasn't much movement in the top 10 but there was plenty of shuffling in the rest of the polls with a number of big wins and upsets. Penn State claimed a 41-12 win over Auburn to jump eight spots
  
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• WEEKEND READ: Central Texas school threats, responses

  18-09-2022 21:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Over the course of this week, several schools across Texas responded to threats made against the districts and students. Some arrests have been made in connection to the threats while others were investigated and deemed not credible.Here's what you missed this week.9/13: Officers respond to threats at 2 Central Texas schoolsCentral Texas law enforcement agencies responded to threats at two local schools Tuesday.Pflugerville Connally High School's campus was temporarily put on ho
  
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• Memorial to honor 75 pets killed in 2021 Ponderosa Pet Resort fire

  18-09-2022 20:55 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Sunday marks one year since 75 animals died in a fire at Ponderosa Pet Resort in Georgetown. To honor the pets killed and 59 families impacted, community members in Williamson County will host a memorial gathering at 8 p.m.The memorial will be held at 2815 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown. It will include two readings of the pets' names along with a 75-second moment of silence. The event is being held by nonprofit Protect All Pets. Memorial built after at least 75 pets
  
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• Austin Harry Potter house returning this fall, but not in time for Halloween

  18-09-2022 20:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The wizarding world of Harry Potter will return to a south Austin neighborhood later this fall, but won't be on display for Halloween this year.Diagon Alley Austin has been a beloved local decorations display for five years, with homeowners erecting the Hogwarts Castle replica each fall and keeping it on display through Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year, the family behind the magic said they opted to skip Halloween, instead spending time with their son this s
  
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• Central Texas cancer patient frustrated after chemo treatments delayed

  18-09-2022 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  Brad Haukapp said his cancer treatment was delayed because his doctor didn't have the chemotherapy medication. (Courtesy Brad Haukapp)LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — Brad Haukapp took a moment to look around Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Liberty Hill. He served in the Army from 1983 to 1991 and was deployed to Germany. On this day, he stopped at the park on his way home to Goldthwaite to talk to KXAN investigators.
  He makes the nearly 100-mile drive weekly to Georgetown for cancer t
  
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• East Austin park receives award, holds festival of recognition, remembrance

  18-09-2022 18:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Saturday, the Givens District Park hosted a Festival of Recognition and Remembrance.The celebration was to commemorate the history of the park and to kick off the construction phase for the new pool and historic bathhouse rehabilitation.The event began with the dedication of the Texas Recreation and Park Society’s Lone Star Legacy Award, which was presented by the Texas Recreation and Park Society.“The Lone Star Legacy designation is one of the highest honors
  
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• Triple digits could make a return this week

  18-09-2022 17:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After another hot day in Central Texas, it's only going to get hotter as we head through the work week. NEW BLOG: October forecast for Central TexasTonight will be much like the last few nights with increasing clouds late giving way to a cloudy start to Monday.Clouds will lift away by mid-morning on Monday revealing hot sunshine for the majority of the day. Highs will push back into the mid 90s, but the high humidity will make it feel closer to triple digits.Monday's forecastCen
  
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• Fire causes 'extensive damage' at South Congress bar

  18-09-2022 15:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Fire crews responded to a fire at a bar on South Congress Avenue early Sunday morning.
  Crews arrived at Crow Bar around 4:30 a.m. and found an exterior deck completely involved in the fire, according to AFD. The fire spread to the building and caused "extensive damage."The fire was limited to the building, but some neighboring residences were filled with smoke.
  The fire is out, but some crews are monitoring for hot spots as of 8 a.m. AFD said the cause of the fire is
  
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• Austin Fire responds to fire at South Congress bar

  18-09-2022 15:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Fire crews responded to a fire at a bar on South Congress Avenue early Sunday morning.
  Crews arrived at Crow Bar around 4:30 a.m. and found an exterior deck completely involved in the fire, according to AFD. The fire spread to the building and caused extensive damage.
  The fire was limited to the building, but some neighboring residences were filled with smoke.
  The fire is out, but some crews are monitoring for hot spots as of 8 a.m. AFD said the cause of the fire is
  
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• Arson suspect arrested, may be connected to 15 Austin fires, AFD says

  18-09-2022 15:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested after the Austin Fire Department said a number of fires were intentionally set over the weekend. AFD said John Adam Henry, 42, may be connected to at least 15 cases, and it is working on filing additional charges.John Adam Henry (Austin Police Department Photo)Right now, Henry faces a felony two Arson charge related to a fire at 2728 S. Congress Ave. He does not have an attorney listed online at this time.Austin Fire crews responded to a fire at a bar on
  
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• LIST: Celebrities who live in the Austin area

  18-09-2022 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Being the Live Music Capital of the World, you could say Austin has a knack for creating and attracting talent. Over the years, a number of stars have moved in and enjoyed many of the same activities and sites locals do.Here’s a list of celebrities who call the Austin area home. Jensen AcklesThe actor, best known for his longtime role in the CW show "Supernatural," has a five-bedroom home on Lake Austin, according to a 2018 article from Architectural Digest.
  
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• LIST: Every EGOT winning artist in award history

  18-09-2022 14:49 via kxan.com
  
  AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) --To reach EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status means that an artist or performer has won one of each of the major American media awards in the industry, ultimately sealing an artist's merit in creative excellence.
  The 2022 Emmy Awards recently aired on Monday and many artists and performers took home a trophy, bringing them that much closer to reaching EGOT status.
  Check out this list of all 17 EGOT winners:
  BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Rita Moreno attend
  
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• Heat remains for several days

  18-09-2022 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Most highs Saturday were in the middle/upper 80s to lower/middle 90s. The exception? Austin where Camp Mabry recorded a high of 98°, 7° above normal. The high at the airport was 97°.Today will be hotter at several locations with most highs in the middle to upper 90s. We will not be surprised to see a few stations reach 100°.Too darn hot! NEW BLOG: October forecast for Central TexasThere will be no rain today. Showers and thunderstorms did develop yesterday in onl
  
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• Instant Analysis: Now Texas Longhorns turn to Big 12 play after win against pesky UTSA Roadrunners

  18-09-2022 07:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A big second half lifted the Texas Longhorns over the UTSA Roadrunners 41-20 Saturday in front of 102,520 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.Bijan Robinson had 183 rushing yards, including two big touchdown runs in the second half, and Jahdae Barron had a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown to turn a small Texas lead into something insurmountable.KXAN's Roger Wallace and Noah Gross were at the stadium late after the ballgame and discussed what they thought of the win.
  
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• Austin FC match ends in draw with Nashville, still set to host a playoff match

  18-09-2022 05:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Although Austin FC did not get the revenge against Nashville they aimed for as their Saturday match resulted in a 1-all draw, the verde and black still left Q2 Stadium with good news.
  Austin FC will officially host a playoff match at Q2 Stadium, something that Josh Wolff wanted his team to accomplish in these final matches of the regular season.
  Nashville got on the scoreboard first, thanks to a Hany Muhktar drawing a penalty courtesy of Jon Gallagher in the 55th minut
  
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• One dead after Auto-Ped accident on Airport Blvd.

  18-09-2022 05:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS posted on their Twitter account that one person is dead following a vehicle collision with a pedestrian on Airport Blvd. near Oak Springs Dr.The accident occurred just before 10 p.m. The deceased is an adult, but not further information was available.
  A crash at Oak Springs & Airport has several lanes blocked. Seek alternate routes and expect delays. #ATXtraffic pic.twitter.com/Ofdv0IMshq— ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) September 18,
  
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• Texas Rangers investigating police shooting in Elgin

  18-09-2022 04:31 via kxan.com
  
  ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Rangers are leading an investigation into an incident that happened Saturday evening in Elgin. Officials said a Travis County deputy was involved in a shooting that killed the suspect.
  "The only thing that I can confirm is that the suspect is dead," said Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez. "This is a tragedy for everyone involved."
  Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene on Bexar Forest Cove. KXAN saw the Texas Department of Public Safety
  
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• Texas Rangers investigating Elgin incident

  18-09-2022 04:31 via kxan.com
  
  ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Rangers are leading an investigation into an incident that happened Saturday evening in Elgin. Officials said a Travis County deputy was involved in a shooting that killed the suspect.
  "The only thing that I can confirm is that the suspect is dead," said Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez. "This is a tragedy for everyone involved."
  Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene on Bexar Forest Cove. KXAN saw the Texas Department of Public Safety
  
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• Multiple law enforcement agencies at Elgin crime scene

  18-09-2022 04:31 via kxan.com
  
  ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — Law enforcement agencies are investigating a crime scene on Bexar Forest Cove in Elgin.Texas DPS, Rangers, Elgin Police and the Travis County Sheriff's Office are at the scene."The only thing that I can confirm is that the suspect is dead," said Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez. "This is a tragedy for everyone involved."
  Neighbors report that they heard gunshots in the early evening.This is a developing story. KXAN will provide more information as it becomes avai
  
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• Part of I-35 still closed after tractor-trailer fire Saturday

  18-09-2022 04:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN — The Austin Fire Department responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 35 southbound near Stassney Lane.
  It happened Saturday evening around 9:30 p.m. An AFD shift commander said firefighters were making headway in extinguishing the fire after setbacks navigating traffic and accessing water. The commander said they were determining whether the vehicle's cargo poses a danger.
  FINAL #ATXTrafficFatality 6500 S IH 35 NB (20:33) A deceased on-scene pronouncement was obtained for
  
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• I-35 reopens after tractor-trailer fire Saturday

  18-09-2022 04:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN — The Austin Fire Department responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 35 southbound near Stassney Lane.
  It happened Saturday evening around 9:30 p.m. An AFD shift commander said firefighters were making headway in extinguishing the fire after setbacks navigating traffic and accessing water. The commander said they were determining whether the vehicle's cargo poses a danger.
  FINAL #ATXTrafficFatality 6500 S IH 35 NB (20:33) A deceased on-scene pronouncement was obtained for
  
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• Firefighters battle tractor trailer fire on I-35

  18-09-2022 04:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN — The Austin Fire Department is currently responding to a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 35 southbound near Stassney Lane, and is treating the fire as a potentially hazardous material call.The AFD shift commander said firefighters are making headway in extinguishing the fire after setbacks navigating traffic and with water access. The commander said that they are still determining whether the vehicle's cargo poses a danger.Texas DOT tweeted at 8:54 p.m. that all lanes of I-35 ar
  
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• First-responders looking for missing swimmer on Lady Bird Lake

  18-09-2022 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Recovery efforts are underway for a swimmer that went under water and did not resurface in Lady Bird Lake.
  Austin-Travis County EMS tweeted at 5:25 p.m. that they and multiple other agencies, including STAR Flight, were responding to a report of a person who had gone under water and failed to resurface.
  About 30 minutes later, ATCEMS tweeted that rescue efforts were transitioning to recovery efforts after extensive search by air, boat, and swimmers utilizing the aqua-eye in
  
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• First responders begin recovery operations after swimmer goes missing in Lady Bird Lake

  18-09-2022 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Recovery efforts are underway for a swimmer that went under water and did not resurface in Lady Bird Lake.
  Austin-Travis County EMS tweeted at 5:25 p.m. that they and multiple other agencies, including STAR Flight, were responding to a report of a person who had gone under water and failed to resurface.
  About 30 minutes later, ATCEMS tweeted that rescue efforts were transitioning to recovery efforts after extensive search by air, boat, and swimmers utilizing the aqua-eye in
  
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• State of Texas: Migrant busing among hot-button issues driving voters in new Texas poll

  18-09-2022 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Governor Greg Abbott's move to bus migrants from the border to cities east and northeast hit a new level this past week. The state-funded program sent busloads of migrants to be dropped off outside the Washington, DC home of Vice President Kamala Harris.The move comes after Harris claimed that the border is secure during an interview last Sunday on NBC's Meet The Press."The Biden-Harris Administration continues ignoring and denying the historic crisis at our southern bor
  
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• Longhorns outscore UTSA 24-3 in 2nd half, roll to 41-20 home win

  18-09-2022 00:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns outscored the UTSA Roadrunners 24-3 in the second half en route to a 41-20 win Saturday night at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.Longhorns junior running back Bijan Robinson had two big plays in the second half, touchdown runs of 78 and 41 yards, to lead the way with 183 yards on 20 carries. He had a 4-yard touchdown run in the first half, as well.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports
  
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• Live updates: Longhorns take 31-20 lead behind big defensive play after 3Q

  18-09-2022 00:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After one half of football, the Texas Longhorns and UTSA Roadrunners are tied Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.Longhorns kicker Bert Auburn nailed a 44-yard field goal with 12 seconds left in the second quarter to make it 17-17 going into the break. Hudson Card has completed 12 of 18 passes for 140 yards with a touchdown to Roschon Johnson, and Bijan Robinson has rushed 14 times for 53 yards with a touchdown.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like
  
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• Live updates: Longhorns, Roadrunners tied 17-17 at halftime

  18-09-2022 00:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In their final nonconference game of the season, the Texas Longhorns are hoping these Roadrunners won't speed away from them like the cartoon.The Longhorns host UTSA at 7 p.m. Saturday, and a win will give them a winning record headed into Big 12 Conference play when they travel to Lubbock to take on Texas Tech next Saturday.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersUTS
  
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• Live updates: Longhorns look to slow down Roadrunners' potent offense Saturday

  18-09-2022 00:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In their final nonconference game of the season, the Texas Longhorns are hoping these Roadrunners won't speed away from them like the cartoon.The Longhorns host UTSA at 7 p.m. Saturday, and a win will give them a winning record headed into Big 12 Conference play when they travel to Lubbock to take on Texas Tech next Saturday.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersUTS
  
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• 68% of Disney World fans say the park's 'lost its magic': poll

  18-09-2022 00:02 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Some of the most loyal of Disney enthusiasts say one specific thing is keeping them from visiting Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando more often — they even say it's causing "the Happiest Place on Earth" to completely lose its magic.It's the cost.A family vacation to Walt Disney World Resort is more expensive than ever and fans are noticing, according to a new poll. The gambling website time2play recently released a study based on data from 1,927 "self-described
  
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