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• Cooler mornings, low humidity next week

  24-09-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A hot Saturday afternoon with temperatures in the 90s slow to fall this evening. Expect a warm night (70s/80s) under a mostly clear to partly cloudy sky. NEW BLOG: Fall is here: When to expect the first freezeDaytime heating interacting with the sea breeze is allowing for a few spot showers in our eastern counties this afternoon. Expect another low chance of a spot shower Sunday afternoon as well (10% chance east of I-35).We welcome the first cold front of the fall season. It ar
  
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• 1 adult transported from rollover wreck on I-35

  24-09-2022 22:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS responded at 2:39 pm to a rollover collision at the 5500 block near Reinli Street on the northbound Interstate 35 highway.
  ATCEMS tweeted that one adult patient involved in the collision has sustained serious, potentially life-threatening injuries and was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center.EMS is evaluating two additional patients who received minor injuries.The tweet said to expect delays around the area of the collision.
  
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• UT ranked in top 25 party schools in America for 2023: Report

  24-09-2022 22:04 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KDAF) — Gather the lads and lassies and let's head out to party! At least, that's what the top party schools in America are doing on a regular basis and Texas isn't missing out.The red Solo cups are reportedly overflowing with beverages at these top party schools in America, according to a new report from Niche. As the only representative in the top 25 for the Lone Star State, it seems the University of Texas is doing something right when it comes to partying.Coming in at the No. 2
  
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• DA drops murder charge against Austin teen

  24-09-2022 22:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Court documents from the Travis County District Attorney’s Office show a felony murder charge against 17-year-old Alexander Cruz was dropped.Per a court document filed June 28, the DA's office reviewed evidence in the case and determined no felony charges would be filed.Online records show Cruz still faces an aggravated assault charge, but it's unclear if that charge is connected to the case. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Teen charged with murder in connection to June 14 shootin
  
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• Texas Tech upsets No. 22 Texas 37-34 in overtime

  24-09-2022 20:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Tech kicker Trey Wolff hit two clutch field goals to lift the Red Raiders to a 37-34 overtime win over the Texas Longhorns on Saturday at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.Wolff nailed a 20-yard kick to end the first overtime period and give the Red Raiders their first win over the Longhorns since 2017. Wolff made a 45-yard kick with 0:21 left in the ballgame to give Texas Tech a 34-31 lead, but the Longhorns rallied with a 4-play, 46-yard drive to get into field goal
  
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• Longhorns take 1st road trip of the season to Lubbock for Big 12 opener

  24-09-2022 20:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns have had Texas Tech's number lately, winning the last four games and 11 of the last 13 between them, but head coach Steve Sarkisian isn't taking anything for granted Saturday in Lubbock.It's the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams and the first road game of the season for the Longhorns, so the 60,000-plus fans in Jones AT&T Stadium are bound to be a bit rowdy and hostile, to say the least. Battle-tested Longhorns set for Texas Tech showdown"I'm l
  
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• Live updates: Longhorns take 1st road trip of the season to Lubbock for Big 12 opener

  24-09-2022 20:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns have had Texas Tech's number lately, winning the last four games and 11 of the last 13 between them, but head coach Steve Sarkisian isn't taking anything for granted Saturday in Lubbock.It's the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams and the first road game of the season for the Longhorns, so the 60,000-plus fans in Jones AT&T Stadium are bound to be a bit rowdy and hostile, to say the least. Battle-tested Longhorns set for Texas Tech showdown"I'm l
  
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• Live updates: Longhorns, Red Raiders going to OT tied 34-34 in Lubbock

  24-09-2022 20:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two field goals in the game's last 21 seconds sends the Texas-Texas Tech game to overtime.TTU's Trey Wolff hit a 45-yard field with 21 seconds left, and then Texas went on a 4-play, 46-yard drive for Bert Auburn to tie the game with a 48-yard kick.Now we go to OT.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/newslettersLive updatesOT1: On the first possession of the overtime period, B
  
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• Live updates: Longhorns lead Texas Tech 31-24 after 3 quarters in Lubbock

  24-09-2022 20:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's a one-score game headed into the fourth quarter.Texas Tech punched in a touchdown late in the third quarter on a SaRodorick Thompson 1-yard run to cut the Longhorns lead to 31-24. Battle-tested Longhorns set for Texas Tech showdownLonghorns running back Bijan Robinson broke loose for a 40-yard touchdown run with 4:27 left in the frame to make it 31-17.It should be a great fourth quarter ahead from Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date o
  
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• Live updates: Longhorns lead Texas Tech 24-14 at the half in Lubbock

  24-09-2022 20:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a shaky start, the Texas Longhorns defense got settled in and the offense made some big plays to take a 24-14 halftime lead Saturday against Texas Tech in Lubbock.The Longhorns have allowed just 180 total yards to the typically productive Red Raiders offense. Through three games this year, Texas Tech has averaged 475 yards per game of total offense, so they are way off that pace so far. Battle-tested Longhorns set for Texas Tech showdownHudson Card has 203 yards on 13
  
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• Live updates: Longhorns lead Texas Tech 10-7 after 1st quarter in Lubbock

  24-09-2022 20:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns have had Texas Tech's number lately, winning the last four games and 11 of the last 13 between them, but head coach Steve Sarkisian isn't taking anything for granted Saturday in Lubbock.It's the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams and the first road game of the season for the Longhorns, so the 60,000-plus fans in Jones AT&T Stadium are bound to be a bit rowdy and hostile, to say the least. Battle-tested Longhorns set for Texas Tech showdown"I'm l
  
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• Texas Secretary of State ensures voting systems can be trusted

  24-09-2022 20:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Ahead of the General Election this November, Texas Secretary of State John Scott released a video about election administration to educate voters on how voting machines are certified, tested and deployed to keep votes secure.   The video was released two days after voting activists questioned Scott about conspiracy theories related to voting integrity at public testing of voting machines at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, according to reporting by
  
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• Boil water notice issued for Plum Creek water system customers

  24-09-2022 20:01 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Texas Water Utilities announced a boil water notice Saturday for customers in the Plum Creek water system in eastern Hays County.According to TWU, the cause of the notice was a water main break that caused a service outage to some customers on the east side of I-35.The neighborhoods affected include Green Pastures, Rolling Hills, Windy Hills and Dove Hills.“To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and i
  
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• TSA: 6 guns discovered at security checkpoints in 1 week at AUS

  24-09-2022 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Friday, the Transportation Security Administration said it found six guns at security checkpoints in one week at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The time span for the reported discoveries was from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23.Half of the firearms found were discovered Wednesday, Sept. 21, according to a TSA report.The report also said the Austin Police Department was called to respond when each of the six guns was found.“Passengers should know exactly where the
  
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• WCSO crime scene unit receives 'Best Laboratory' award

  24-09-2022 18:40 via kxan.com
  
  FRISCO, Texas (KXAN) – On Friday, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office crime scene unit was presented with the North Texas Forensic Association's Best Laboratory award.According to WCSO, several agencies nominated the crime scene unit for its assistance to the agencies in North Texas.“As part of its mission, the unit continues to share resources and expertise throughout the state to solve crimes,” WCSO said.Mike Gleason, the Williamson County sheriff, said the ability to assi
  
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• New exhibit at UT showcases Brazilian art, activism

  24-09-2022 17:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin's opened an exhibit Friday at the Visual Arts Center that showcases 10 Brazilian visual artists who engage with Brazil's political and cultural history through their work.The art in the exhibit, called Social Fabric: Art and Activism in Contemporary Brazil, reflects a long-standing history of what the artists call oppressive power structures in their country. The curators of the display hope the artwork sparks conversations."There is this t
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Friday, Sept. 23

  24-09-2022 06:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake claimed its 44th consecutive win with a 35-20 victory over Lake Travis in the Battle of the Lakes to highlight Friday's high school football action in Central Texas.Dripping Springs made a huge statement with a 55-7 clobbering of Bowie at Burger Stadium for a big district win. Buda Johnson took out Anderson 38-21.Check out all the scores from Texas below:Scores from around Central TexasBelton 28, Pflugerville 7Buda Johnson 38, Anderson 21Burnet 49, Early 48Cedar Pa
  
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• Record-breaking $800k raised during HAAM Day

  24-09-2022 04:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, better-known as HAAM, announced that more than $800,000 was raised during this month's annual fundraiser. That's the most raised in the organization's history.The money will go toward providing healthcare services to low-income Austin-area musicians.
  To celebrate a successful HAAM Day, the organization hosted a free pop-up health services event Friday, providing free services to all HAAM members.
  Health professionals did vision
  
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• No injuries after crash involving Austin police car on Burnet at Highway 183

  24-09-2022 03:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No injuries were reported after a crash involving an Austin Police officer Friday evening.
  The crash involved an Austin Police Department car and another vehicle. It happened on Burnet Road near the Highway 183 overpass.
  Video from a TxDOT camera of the area showed a police unit on its side.
  No injuries after crash involving Austin police car at Burnet, Highway 183 (KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat)
  Austin Police said it was not a hit-and-run, and the other driver involved stayed on
  
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• Matthew McConaughey teases future presidential run

  24-09-2022 00:27 via kxan.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KXAN) -- One of Austin's most famous residents is again hinting at a future political career. Matthew McConaughey talked about his presidential aspirations at a conference in San Francisco earlier this week, SFGATE reported.
  McConaughey was a featured speaker at Dreamforce, an annual tech conference by Salesforce. SFGATE wrote that the actor spoke to Salesforce co-CEO Marc Benioff while there, and though McConaughey didn't make any specifications on the possibility of running for
  
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