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• AISD: 173 buses with no AC as temperatures rise in Central Texas

  23-09-2022 23:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — When temperatures get hot, we turn on the AC to cool down, but that's not an option for some Austin ISD school buses.
  There are 173 school buses in the district with no AC. That impacts about 8,000 students.AISD plans to replace all of the buses that don't have AC... that is if voters approve the district's proposed $2.44 billion school bond package in the Nov. 8 election.Nearly $25.74 million of the proposed bond funding would be used to buy the new buses.The new buse
  
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• Some Bastrop ISD buses suspended amid driver shortages

  23-09-2022 22:42 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — School bus drivers are still in demand across the nation, and shortages of drivers have caused ongoing issues for districts. Bastrop ISD is the latest in Central Texas to be affected by the issue.Currently, the district has 72 bus drivers and 16 vacancies, however, they aim to have an additional 10 so that the district doesn't have to use office staff and mechanics as drivers, Kristi Lee, the Deputy Superintendent explained.
  Bastrop ISD has had some routes te
  
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• UT study finds discrimination can lead to cognitive issues in Mexican-Americans

  23-09-2022 22:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent study published by a University of Texas at Austin researcher and her team found that Mexican Americans who experienced a higher level of discrimination were more likely to develop cognitive issues later in life than those who experienced less discrimination.The scientific community has long known that Latino individuals are at an increased risk of developing cognitive impairments and Alzheimer’s disease compared to non-Hispanic white people. The reason why t
  
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• American adds new nonstop from Austin to Memphis, taking off in January

  23-09-2022 22:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — American Airlines is expanding its nonstop flight options out of Austin, with a new seasonal route to Memphis set to take off early next year.Flights to Memphis will begin Jan. 10, the airline announced Friday. The destination is currently served out of Austin by Allegiant Airlines. July passenger totals show continued growth at Austin-Bergstrom airportThe daily service will leave Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at 6 p.m. and arrive in Memphis at 7:40 p.m. Inbound fl
  
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• 3 Pflugerville ISD students charged in fire at district facility

  23-09-2022 19:41 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — Three high school students face arson charges in connection with a fire that occurred earlier this month at PACE, according to the Pflugerville Independent School District.
  The Sept. 13 fire will cost the district about $20,000 to $25,000 for cleanup and repairs of the restroom it damaged, the district told KXAN Thursday.TCSO makes arrest in connection with threats made against an area schoolAngel Aguilar, 18, Jon Marquez, 17, and Payton Green Jr., 17, are the
  
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• Some good news: Home prices are dropping in Austin

  23-09-2022 19:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Even with another interest rate hike pushing up mortgage rates, one realty company said the scales are tipping in favor of homebuyers.
  Tom Thornton with Realty Austin said the fixed rate on a 30-year mortgage is over 6% for the first time since 2008, as the Fed continues to push back against inflation. But Austin is also seeing some favorable conditions for homebuyers, he said.
  Thornton said Realty Austin has been studying the market. Here's what it found:
  Homes are selling
  
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• Hot and humid weekend ahead of cold front relief

  23-09-2022 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The start of autumn continues to run a fever with afternoon highs 8°-10° hotter than where we would expect to be during the end of September.Our high so far today was 98º at Austin's Camp Mabry, but we'll wait on the final numbers to see whether we managed to briefly reach triple digits today. NEW BLOG: Fall is here: When to expect the first freezeSummertime heat continues this weekend with most of us well into the 90s. A mix of sun and clouds is expected both days
  
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• Hot afternoons ahead of Monday's cold front

  23-09-2022 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This final weekend of September will continue a trend of hot afternoons and warm, somewhat humid mornings. Most of the area's highs will be in the upper half of the 90s today and Sunday. The normal high today is 89°.Another hotter than normal afternoon NEW BLOG: Fall is here: When to expect the first freezeBoth weekend days will start out mostly sunny. Look for clouds to increase from the coast during the late morning and afternoon. Daytime heating and an active sea breeze l
  
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• Dallas Stars return to training camp in Cedar Park

  23-09-2022 18:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the first time since 2019, the Dallas Stars are hosting their training camp at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park.Over a three-day span that started on Thursday, the pro-hockey squad will be taking part in a variety of practices that are free for the public to watch.StarCenter Facilities Senior Vice President Damon Boettcher is thrilled to be back in Austin.“It’s been three years since we've been here, so it feels like a little bit of normalcy,” he said. &ldqu
  
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• Tropical Storm Ian moving across the Caribbean

  23-09-2022 18:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --Tropical activity increased this week after a quiet August and early September. This Saturday morning has three tropical storms (Gaston, Hermine, and Ian), a post-tropical storm (Fiona), and an area of low pressure in the open Atlantic.It is Tropical Storm Ian that has our attention because of its forecast track.It is heading toward an area of very high ocean heat content. The swirling mass of thunderstorms will move over 87°F water near Jamaica and Cuba -- water that has gon
  
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• Tropical Storm Ian forms, eyes Florida landfall

  23-09-2022 18:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As an unexpectedly quiet 2022 Atlantic hurricane season finally gathers steam, we are expecting the first hurricane strike of the season on the U.S. mainland next week.Late Friday night Tropical Depression #9 developed into Tropical Storm Ian.It is heading toward an area of very high ocean heat content. The swirling mass of thunderstorms will move over 87°F water near Jamaica and Cuba -- water that has gone untapped by any tropical cyclone since last year. Generally, a hurri
  
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• First US hurricane strike of 2022 expected next week

  23-09-2022 18:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As an unexpectedly quiet 2022 Atlantic hurricane season finally gathers steam, we are expecting the first U.S. hurricane strike of the season next week.Tropical Depression #9 is churning through the Caribbean Sea, heading toward an area of very high ocean heat content. The swirling mass of thunderstorms will move over 87°F water near Jamaica and Cuba -- water that has gone untapped by any tropical cyclone since last year. Generally, a hurricane only requires 80°F to deve
  
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• First mainland US hurricane strike of 2022 expected next week

  23-09-2022 18:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As an unexpectedly quiet 2022 Atlantic hurricane season finally gathers steam, we are expecting the first hurricane strike of the season on the U.S. mainland next week.Tropical Depression #9 is churning through the Caribbean Sea, heading toward an area of very high ocean heat content. The swirling mass of thunderstorms will move over 87°F water near Jamaica and Cuba -- water that has gone untapped by any tropical cyclone since last year. Generally, a hurricane only requires
  
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• SWAT situation in southeast Austin now officer-involved shooting, suspect dead

  23-09-2022 18:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to the Austin Police Department, officers are investigating an officer-involved shooting at the 6200 block of Caddie Street. KXAN has found out the suspect has died.On Friday morning, the SWAT unit with APD was called out to southeast Austin for a disturbance.Police asked people to stay away from the area near the 6000 block of Fairway Street, which is close to East Riverside Drive and Montopolis Drive.Maps showed the location of the officer-involved shooting was
  
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• SWAT response in southeast Austin, APD to hold briefing

  23-09-2022 18:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Friday morning, the SWAT unit with the Austin Police Department was called out to southeast Austin.Units responded near the 6000 block of Fairway Street.APD said it will hold a briefing at 11:20 a.m.
  
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• Suspect dead after police shooting, SWAT situation in southeast Austin

  23-09-2022 18:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to the Austin Police Department, officers are investigating a police shooting Friday afternoon at the 6200 block of Caddie Street. KXAN has found out the suspect has died.On Friday morning, the SWAT unit with APD was called out to southeast Austin for a disturbance.Police asked people to stay away from the area near the 6000 block of Fairway Street, which is close to East Riverside Drive and Montopolis Drive.Maps showed the location of the officer-involved shootin
  
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• LIVE: Suspect dead after police shooting, SWAT situation in southeast Austin

  23-09-2022 18:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to the Austin Police Department, officers are investigating a police shooting Friday afternoon at the 6200 block of Caddie Street. KXAN has found out the suspect has died.On Friday morning, the SWAT unit with APD was called out to southeast Austin for a disturbance.Police asked people to stay away from the area near the 6000 block of Fairway Street, which is close to East Riverside Drive and Montopolis Drive.Maps showed the location of the officer-involved shootin
  
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• Austin Police, SWAT responding in southeast Austin

  23-09-2022 18:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Friday morning, the SWAT unit with the Austin Police Department was called out to southeast Austin for a disturbance.Police are asking people to stay away from the area near the 6000 block of Fairway Street, which is close to East Riverside Drive and Montopolis Drive.
  
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• APD, SWAT respond in southeast Austin, officer-involved shooting also nearby

  23-09-2022 18:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to the Austin Police Department, officers are investigating an officer-involved shooting at the 6200 block of Caddie Street.On Friday morning, the SWAT unit with APD was called out to southeast Austin for a disturbance.Police asked people to stay away from the area near the 6000 block of Fairway Street, which is close to East Riverside Drive and Montopolis Drive.Maps showed the location of the officer-involved shooting was near the location of the SWAT response.As
  
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• Record heat possible today as we track next week's cold front

  23-09-2022 18:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The start of fall continues to run hot with afternoon highs 8°-10° hotter than where we should be for the end of September.We'll finish the work week with record-tying heat this afternoon as Austin's forecast high of 100° matches that of 2019. Mostly sunny and dry skies will stretch areawide with no rain in the region. NEW BLOG: Fall is here: When to expect the first freezeSinking air associated with the high pressure system overhead will push pollution toward the su
  
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• Intruder arrested at elementary school in Texas

  23-09-2022 17:37 via kxan.com
  
  ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -- A man is behind bars after he was caught breaking into a Texas elementary school early Monday morning. According to Ector County ISD, around 6:20 a.m. September 19, a man ran to the north entrance of Burnet Elementary School, and when he was unable to get in, he kicked out a portion of the glass in the door and ran into the school’s cafeteria.A neighbor witnessed the incident and called 911. The school custodian also called the police.The Odessa Polic
  
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• Georgetown PD holds procession for APD officer killed in crash

  23-09-2022 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — A procession for an Austin Police Department officer who was killed in a crash Friday morning is taking place Georgetown, police said.
  The Georgetown Police Department said drivers should expect delays on Highway 29, the southbound frontage road of Interstate 35 and Innerloop between 10 and 11 a.m.Police said the Georgetown Fire Department and officers will be blocking roads for about an hour.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash took plac
  
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• APD identifies officer killed in motorcycle crash in Liberty Hill

  23-09-2022 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department identified one of its officers who was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash in Liberty Hill Friday morning.
  APD said in a release the officer was Senior APD Officer Anthony “Tony” Martin, who had been with the department for over 16 years. APD said he was on his way home from a night shift when the crash happened.
  According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the wreck took place just before 6 a.m. at the intersect
  
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• Texas elementary school student raises money for PE, recess equipment

  23-09-2022 17:27 via kxan.com
  
  SAN ANGELO, Texas - Jayden Tapia, a fifth-grade student at San Angelo ISD is helping his fellow classmates and future students of McGill Elementary by raising money for new P.E. and recess equipment. All of this started on Sept. 9, the same day he got elected Student Council President.
  Before Jayden even made this fundraiser public, he had to win his peer's vote to get the position of Student Council President. Ernie Tapia, Jayden's father, told Concho Valley Homepage staff what Jayden shared wi
  
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• Woman sues Alabama McDonald's for millions after a drive-thru visit went wrong, lawsuit claims

  23-09-2022 17:22 via kxan.com
  
  DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against an Alabama McDonald's after alleging she was served "chemicals in a cup" and was denied medical attention from staff.
  According to the lawsuit, Sherry Head was in the drive-thru of the McDonald's at 3520 Ross Clark Circle, when she ordered a coffee in December 2021.Through the drive-thru speaker heard one employee say her coffee was unavailable because the machine was being cleaned. Another employee immediately said, "No, it'
  
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• 'Netflix and Chills': What's coming to Netflix this Halloween

  23-09-2022 17:13 via kxan.com
  
  (WXIN) — Grab your popcorn, light a pumpkin-scented candle, and get ready to binge these Halloween movies coming to Netflix scarily soon!
  Netflix and chills, anyone?Here's what to look out for (according to whatsonnetflix.com):DAHMER (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story): September 21LOU: September 23The Munsters: Sept. 27. Horror director/rocker Rob Zombie ("Halloween," "The Devil's Rejects") takes a stab at a big-screen adaptation of the classic 1960s sitcom of the same name.Phantom Pups (
  
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• LIVE: Big Tex being put up ahead of 2022 State Fair next week

  23-09-2022 17:06 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) — Big Tex will take his stand Friday morning ahead of the 2022 State Fair of Texas.
  NBC 5 in Dallas-Fort Worth reported the shirt he'll be wearing this year was revealed last week.
  The news outlet said Dickies, which is based in Fort Worth, has been dressing Big Tex for the past two decades. Photos: State Fair of Texas announces new foods for 2022 seasonIt takes about two weeks for his western shirt made out of awning material to be made, NBC 5 said.
  This will be Big Tex's 70
  
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• Big Tex being put up ahead of 2022 State Fair next week

  23-09-2022 17:06 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) — Big Tex will take his stand Friday morning ahead of the 2022 State Fair of Texas.
  NBC 5 in Dallas-Fort Worth reported the shirt he'll be wearing this year was revealed last week.
  The news outlet said Dickies, which is based in Fort Worth, has been dressing Big Tex for the past two decades. Photos: State Fair of Texas announces new foods for 2022 seasonIt takes about two weeks for his western shirt made out of awning material to be made, NBC 5 said.
  This will be Big Tex's 70
  
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• Pedestrian killed on I-35 SB frontage road at Braker Lane in north Austin

  23-09-2022 16:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A crash killed a pedestrian on the Interstate 35 southbound frontage road at Braker Lane in north Austin Friday morning, according to the Austin Transportation Department.
  The department is asking drivers to avoid the area, as several lanes are blocked southbound on the frontage road.
  The Texas Department of Transportation tweeted about the crash at 7:17 a.m., saying the I-35 southbound frontage road was blocked at Braker Lane.
  Austin Transportation said so far this year, 6
  
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• Texas Tree Challenge celebrates 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day

  23-09-2022 15:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the past 150 years, Arbor Day has been celebrated by tree lovers everywhere. The day is all about planting trees, which can have a huge impact on everything from the weather to equity.The Liberty Hill Garden Club is celebrating the anniversary by taking part in the Texas Tree Challenge. They want you to join in as well.Meteorologist Rich Segal spoke with the garden club's president, Jeanette Roache, about the challenge. Youcan watch that interview above or read the tran
  
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• Austin ISD to host job fair at Travis EC High School Saturday

  23-09-2022 13:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the Austin Independent School District looks to fill more than 300 teacher openings for 2022-23 school year, the district is hosting a job fair on Saturday.The job fair is 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Travis Early College High School on E. Oltorf Street. You can RSVP to the Austin ISD recruitment event here.You can learn more about working for Austin ISD in person on Saturday or online.AISD has listed new incentives for prospective workers on the district's website.
  
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• Teen, adult hurt in overnight crash on FM 973

  23-09-2022 13:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle crash in eastern Travis County that sent a teen and an adult to the hospital late Thursday night.
  According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash was reported just before midnight in the 3000 block of North FM 973. That is between Platt Lane and FM 969.
  ATCEMS said in a 1:47 a.m. tweet paramedics, crews with Travis County STAR Flight and the Austin Fire Department responded to the crash with two people pi
  
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• Crews clearing 18-wheeler fire on westbound service road of Highway 290

  23-09-2022 12:24 via kxan.com
  
  Top video courtesy of Tori JohnsonAUSTIN (KXAN) — Crews are working to clear an 18-wheeler that caught fire and blocked lanes on the westbound service road of Highway 290 near State Highway 130 Friday morning.
  That's just west of Manor.
  The fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the westbound service road at Parmer Lane. All westbound service lanes are blocked as well as a turn-around lane at Parmer, police said.
  According to a 5:11 a.m. tweet from Austin Fire, a brake fire extended into th
  
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• 18-wheeler fire shuts down westbound service road of Highway 290

  23-09-2022 12:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said an 18-wheeler fire shut down the westbound service road of Highway 290 near State Highway 130 Friday morning.
  That's just west of Manor.
  The fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the westbound service road at Parmer Lane. All westbound service lanes are blocked as well as a turn-around lane at Parmer.
  According to a 5:11 a.m. tweet from Austin Fire, a brake fire extended into the trailer which was hauling canned beverages. APD said the tractor trailer was
  
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• 18-wheeler fire blocks lanes on westbound service road of Highway 290

  23-09-2022 12:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said an 18-wheeler fire blocked lanes on the westbound service road of Highway 290 near State Highway 130 Friday morning.
  That's just west of Manor.
  The fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the westbound service road at Parmer Lane. All westbound service lanes are blocked as well as a turn-around lane at Parmer.
  According to a 5:11 a.m. tweet from Austin Fire, a brake fire extended into the trailer which was hauling canned beverages. APD said the tractor trai
  
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• Unseasonably hot first weekend of fall

  23-09-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The start of fall continues to run hot with afternoon highs 8°-10° hotter than normal.We'll finish the week with record-tying heat this afternoon as Austin's forecast high of 100° matches that of 2019. Mostly sunny and dry skies will stretch areawide with no rain in the region. NEW BLOG: Fall is here: When to expect the first freezeSinking air associated with the high pressure system overhead will push pollution toward the surface, increasing the concentration of gro
  
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• Hurricane forecast to hit parts of Gulf Coast next week

  23-09-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The start of fall continues to run hot with afternoon highs 8°-10° hotter than where we should be for the end of September.We'll finish the work week with record-tying heat this afternoon as Austin's forecast high of 100° matches that of 2019. Mostly sunny and dry skies will stretch areawide with no rain in the region. NEW BLOG: Fall is here: When to expect the first freezeSinking air associated with the high pressure system overhead will push pollution toward the su
  
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• Westlake claims 35-20 win over Lake Travis in Battle of the Lakes

  23-09-2022 06:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The streak lives on for the Westlake Chaparrals.Westlake came back from a 10-7 halftime deficit and ran away with a 35-20 win in the Battle of the Lakes on Friday at Chaparral Stadium to claim its 44th consecutive victory.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/newslettersWestlake quarterback Brett Skinner hit Jaden Greathouse, who was wide open in the end zone, for a 25-yard to
  
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• LIVE: Westlake's 43-game winning streak at stake vs. Lake Travis in Battle of the Lakes

  23-09-2022 06:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's as good as it gets in Central Texas high school football — the Battle of the Lakes between Lake Travis and Westlake kicks off at 7:30 p.m., Friday from Chaparral Stadium.Westlake has a 43-game winning streak and is trying for a third consecutive perfect season and fourth consecutive state championship. Lake Travis lost its first two games of the season and has been without starting quarterback Bo Edmundson all season since he aggravated a back injury in a preseas
  
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• LIVE: Westlake leads Lake Travis 35-20 late in the 4th quarter in Battle of the Lakes

  23-09-2022 06:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After trailing at halftime, Westlake has turned it on in the second half and leads Lake Travis 35-20 late in the fourth quarter Friday in the Battle of the Lakes at Chaparral Stadium.Westlake quarterback Brett Skinner hit Jaden Greathouse, who was wide open in the end zone, for a 25-yard touchdown with 1:50 left in the game to ice it and give the Chaparrals a 35-20 lead.Westlake junior running back Jack Kayser scored two rushing touchdowns in the second half, a big one comi
  
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• LIVE: Westlake leads Lake Travis 28-20 midway through 4th quarter in Battle of the Lakes

  23-09-2022 06:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After trailing at halftime, Westlake has turned it on in the second half and leads Lake Travis 28-13 midway through the fourth quarter Friday in the Battle of the Lakes at Chaparral Stadium.Westlake junior running back Jack Kayser scored two rushing touchdowns in the second one, a big one coming on a 41-yard run with 11:20 left in the game to put the Chaparrals up 21-13.Following a Wyatt Dollar forced fumble and recovery, Kayser scored again two plays later from 6 yards out
  
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• LIVE: Westlake leads Lake Travis 14-13 after three quarters in Battle of the Lakes

  23-09-2022 06:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The high-flying offenses are giving way to stout defenses in the 2022 Battle of the Lakes.Lake Travis has a 10-7 lead over Westlake at halftime in what is setting up to potentially be a tremendous finish at Chaparral Stadium.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/newslettersThe Cavs struck first with a 16-yard touchdown from Kadyn Leon to Sam Self on a nice playaction pass over
  
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• LIVE: Lake Travis leads Westlake 10-7 at halftime in Battle of the Lakes

  23-09-2022 06:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's as good as it gets in Central Texas high school football — the Battle of the Lakes between Lake Travis and Westlake kicks off at 7:30 p.m., Friday from Chaparral Stadium.Westlake has a 43-game winning streak and is trying for a third consecutive perfect season and fourth consecutive state championship. Lake Travis lost its first two games of the season and has been without starting quarterback Bo Edmundson all season since he aggravated a back injury in a preseas
  
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• Battle of the Lakes: Westlake's 43-game winning streak at stake vs. Lake Travis

  23-09-2022 06:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's as good as it gets in Central Texas high school football — the Battle of the Lakes between Lake Travis and Westlake kicks off at 7:30 p.m., Friday from Chaparral Stadium.Westlake has a 43-game winning streak and is trying for a third consecutive perfect season and fourth consecutive state championship. Lake Travis lost its first two games of the season and has been without starting quarterback Bo Edmundson all season since he aggravated a back injury in a preseas
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 22

  23-09-2022 05:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Weiss scored late, but it wasn't quite enough in a 21-14 loss to Harker Heights at The Pfield on Thursday in Pflugerville.Del Valle picked up a 42-0 win over Akins and Hays held off Boerne Champion 34-29. Travis topped Manor New Tech 36-24 and Granger ran past Bruni 35-6.The rest of Thursday's scores are below:Scores from around Central TexasDel Valle 42, Akins 0Granger 35, Bruni 6Harker Heights 21, Weiss 14Hays 34, Boerne Champion 29New Braunfels 40, Brenham 20San Antonio
  
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• AISD looks to fill teaching positions with added incentives

  23-09-2022 04:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —  Across the nation teachers are leaving the profession at an alarming rate, leaving school districts scrambling to fill positions.At the end of August, Austin ISD needed to fill about 200 teacher openings, but the latest numbers showed there were more than 300 openings."There have been changes due to, of course teacher resignations," said Norma Castillo,The district says finding teachers can be a challenge, but they made some changes that will hopefully make a differen
  
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• Cedar Park Fire Department honors 10-year-old who saved family from housefire

  23-09-2022 04:24 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- A typical night for a 10-year-old girl doesn't usually consist of saving her family from a housefire, but that's what the reality was for Charley Burton last month.
  She woke up to the sound of smoke alarms going off, smelled smoke and found a fire downstairs, then called 911. She gave the phone to her parents and woke up her little sister.
  The family got out in time, but their house was a total loss.
  But thanks to Charley's actions, she and her family are still alive,
  
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• Cedar Park Fire Department honors 10 year old who saved family from house fire

  23-09-2022 04:24 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — A typical night for a 10-year-old girl doesn't usually consist of saving her family from a house fire, but that's what the reality was for Charley Burton last month.
  She woke up to the sound of smoke alarms going off, smelled smoke and found a fire downstairs, then called 911. She gave the phone to her parents and woke up her little sister.
  The family got out in time, but their house was a total loss.
  But thanks to Charley's actions, she and her family are still
  
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• Florida teacher removed after berating student who didn't stand for pledge

  23-09-2022 03:05 via kxan.com
  
  BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A teacher in Bradenton, Florida, was removed from his Bradenton High School classroom after a viral TikTok appeared to show him berating a Latino student who apparently did not stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
  The Manatee County School District confirmed the man shown in the video was removed from the classroom on Wednesday, but would not share his identity. A statement from the school district said the teacher no longer has contact with students and the distric
  
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• $5,000 sculpture missing in Georgetown

  23-09-2022 03:05 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — A sculpture that was on the City of Georgetown's Sculpture Tour went missing.
  Georgetown Police tweeted a photo of it Thursday. It was located at the corner of Austin Ave. and 6th Street near the Monument Cafe.
  It's called Fractal Variation #4 by David Mikitka and it's worth $5,000, according to the City of Georgetown Art website.
  The piece is on loan to Georgetown from the artist with support from the Georgetown Arts & Culture Board. It was planned to be on
  
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