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• Texas Longhorns drop out of AP, coaches poll after loss to Texas Tech

  25-09-2022 22:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns fell out of both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches top 25 polls following Saturday's overtime loss to Texas Tech.The Longhorns entered the Big 12 Conference opener ranked No. 22 in the AP Top 25 and No. 19 in the coaches poll, but the 37-34 loss to the unranked Red Raiders — after having a 31-17 second-half lead — was more than enough to convince poll voters to drop them. Texas Tech upsets No. 22 Texas 37-34 in overtimeThe Longhorns,
  
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• Austin groups seek answers as minority, low-income students face post-secondary education gaps

  25-09-2022 22:52 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — In recent years, schools within Central Texas and across the state have improved their high school graduation rates. But with skyrocketing inflation levels and increased costs of living, several organizations are turning their attention toward post-secondary educational attainments and where those gaps lie.Data compiled by the Austin-based education collaborative E3 Alliance found students without any form of post-secondary education — a credential, an associat
  
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• Meet your 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show performer: Rihanna

  25-09-2022 21:19 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - The Super Bowl may be months away yet, but we know who will be taking center stage during halftime.International icon and new mom Rihanna has been tapped for the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show for Super Bowl LVII, which will be held on February 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.The NFL made the announcement Sunday afternoon, just days after rumors swirled that Taylor Swift may headline the Super Bowl halftime show.Rihanna even prompted speculation about her Super Bo
  
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• Vincent's on the Lake to close citing economy, low lake levels

  25-09-2022 21:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Friday, Vincent's on the Lake announced it would be closing. The restaurant, a waterfront dining location on Lake Travis, made the announcement on its Facebook page.According to the post, the closure was due to economic conditions and low water levels.The restaurant said its last night would be Friday, Sept. 30.“We will continue with our live music up thru the last night. Next Wednesday and Thursday everything will be half off. Friday will be 75% off. Thank you eve
  
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• Charges dropped against teen previously accused of Austin murder

  25-09-2022 20:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – A murder charge against an Austin teen was dropped after the evidence was deemed insufficient by the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, court documents show.
  Records filed Aug. 26 by the Austin Police Department showed Joshua Anthony Trevino, 17, would no longer have the murder charge on his record after the DA’s office reviewed the evidence in the case. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man arrested in connection to fatal stabbing on Capital Metro busTrevino, prev
  
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• Harry Styles to kick off 6 Austin shows Sunday

  25-09-2022 20:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Come on, Harry, Austin wants to say goodnight to you!Beginning Sunday, Grammy Award-winning musician Harry Styles will embark on a six-night stint at Austin's Moody Center. Styles' trip down to the Lone Star State comes on the tail end of his historic, 15 consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Styles was honored with a banner that now hangs in MSG, making him one of only three musical artists to be recognized with the distinction.Kicking off in Austin
  
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• Harry Styles kicks off 6 Austin shows Sunday

  25-09-2022 20:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Come on, Harry, Austin wants to say goodnight to you!Beginning Sunday, Grammy Award-winning artist Harry Styles will embark on a six-night stint at Austin's Moody Center. Styles' trip down to the Lone Star State comes on the tail end of his historic, 15 consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Styles was honored with a banner that now hangs in MSG, making him one of only three musical artists to be recognized with the distinction.Kicking off in Austin Su
  
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• Rally held at Austin Energy HQ amid proposed rate increase

  25-09-2022 17:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, Texas Unions and Austinites gathered outside the Austin Energy headquarters to rally and deliver a petition.According to a statement from organizers, the rally was to call on the utility to address rising energy costs, raise working conditions for construction workers and invest in energy efficiency measures for renters and low-income households. RELATED: Austin Energy proposal could add $20 to energy billsThe petition was for Austin Energy to commit to stronge
  
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• Rally held amid Austin Energy's proposed rate increase

  25-09-2022 17:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, Texas Unions and Austinites gathered outside the Austin Energy headquarters to rally and deliver a petition.According to a statement from organizers, the rally was to call on the utility to address rising energy costs, raise working conditions for construction workers and invest in energy efficiency measures for renters and low-income households. RELATED: Austin Energy proposal could add $20 to energy billsThe petition was for Austin Energy to commit to stronge
  
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• Water leak cost a local family hundreds of dollars while out of town; what they want you to know

  25-09-2022 17:13 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — Jon Browning was out of the country for about a week and half in August. When he returned, he discovered flooding in his front yard.Jon Browning discovered the water leak after returning home from out of the country. (KXAN Photo/Arezow Doost)"Our main line broke," Browning said in an email to KXAN investigators. "That's what put 57,000 gallons of water into the lawn."He said he immediately notified the City of Pflugerville's utility dep
  
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• Cedar Park's first female Eagle Scout reflects on trailblazing accomplishment

  25-09-2022 17:00 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) - While many kids use their down time to sit back, teenager Kate Pape used hers to get closer to meeting her goals. She was honored earlier this month for accomplishing one of them, becoming the first female Eagle Scout in her area."I never thought it would've been possible," Pape said.Pape was recently honored at a Cedar Park City Council meeting by Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin, who is also an Eagle Scout. He marveled at how dedicated Pape must have been to earning her meri
  
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• Another Texas school district making students lock phones away during day

  25-09-2022 16:00 via kxan.com
  
  RICHARDSON, Texas (Nexstar) — Another Texas school district is now requiring students to put their phones in locked pouches during the school day.The Richardson Independent School District, just north of Dallas, is testing it out at one of its campuses.
  Parents are more on edge recently as their kids go to school after the Uvalde elementary school shooting, so this move is concerning for some.“The thing I don't like about it like if something horrible happens in school, they won't be
  
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• 3 injured in I-35 crash Saturday night in north Austin

  25-09-2022 14:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS took three patients to the hospital after a Saturday night car crash on Interstate 35.
  The multi-car crash happened at 5621 N. I-35 on the northbound service road around 11 p.m. One of the involved vehicles rolled and ejected a person.
  One adult was taken to Dell Seton with critical, life-threatening injuries. A second adult was taken to the hospital with serious but not expected to be life-threatening injuries. A third teen patient was taken to Del
  
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• The cold front is on the way

  25-09-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day dawned under a mostly clear sky with a few scattered clouds here and there. The area will see increasing clouds later today and again overnight.An area of surface low pressure is moving across South Texas. A cold front is moving south through the Panhandle. The low will push moisture towards Central Texas leading to a 10% chance of rain this afternoon. The front will arrive very late tonight/overnight with a few more showers ahead of it. The chance of rain tonight is 20%
  
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• Hours away from a cold front bringing welcome change

  25-09-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Sun and clouds continue as we wrap up the afternoon. Some spotty showers remain possible into this evening, but mainly for the Hill Country.NEW BLOG: Fall is here: When to expect the first freezePartly cloudy skies continue tonight with a low rain chance as a dry cold front arrives into Central Texas early Monday morning.Monday's cold front won't bring anything more than a sprinkle, but it will bring a big drop in humidity as drier and much more comfortable air blows into Centra
  
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• Cooler temps follow Monday's cold front

  25-09-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Partly cloudy skies continue tonight with a low rain chance as a dry cold front arrives into Central Texas early Monday morning. NEW BLOG: Fall is here: When to expect the first freezeMonday's cold front won't bring anything more than a sprinkle, but it will bring a big drop in humidity as drier and much more comfortable air blows into Central Texas.It will be breezy Monday as that less humid air filters in, which could bring the fire danger up.The rest of the week features a dr
  
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• Tropical Storm Watch for FL Keys ahead of Ian

  25-09-2022 05:20 via kxan.com
  
  Tropical Storm Ian hasn't strengthened much on Sunday. Sustained winds are are at 45 mph as the storm passes southwest of Jamaica.The storm will continue to move over the Caribbean where water temperatures are around 87° near Cuba a favorable water temperature for this storm to increase in intensity. This is also a part of the Caribbean that was undisturbed from any tropical cyclones last year.
  As the storm's winds blow across the ocean surface, heat and moisture are drawn upward into the st
  
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• Tropical Storm Warnings for parts of Florida

  25-09-2022 05:20 via kxan.com
  
  Tropical Storm Ian continued strengthened Sunday night. Sustained winds are up to 65 mph as the storm passes southwest of Jamaica.The storm will continue to move over the Caribbean where water temperatures are around 87° near Cuba a favorable water temperature for this storm to increase in intensity. This is also a part of the Caribbean that was undisturbed from any tropical cyclones last year.
  As the storm's winds blow across the ocean surface, heat and moisture are drawn upward into the st
  
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• Tropical Storm Ian to become a hurricane tonight

  25-09-2022 05:20 via kxan.com
  
  Tropical Storm Ian got a little stronger the last 24 hours. Winds are up to 50 mph. At 7 a.m. the storm was located 320 miles SSE of Grand Cayman and 590 miles SE of the western tip of Cuba.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 hurricane only requires 80°F water to develop and survive.As the storm'
  
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• Tropical Storm Ian strengthening, U.S. landfall likely

  25-09-2022 05:20 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 as it has its eyes set on the Gulf Coast next week.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
  
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• Hurricane Ian forecast to make Florida landfall this week

  25-09-2022 05:20 via kxan.com
  
  Tropical Storm Ian strengthened to Hurricane Ian early Monday morning with winds of 75 MPH.The storm will continue to move over the Caribbean where water temperatures are around 87° near Cuba a favorable water temperature for this storm to further increase in intensity. This is also a part of the Caribbean that was undisturbed from any tropical cyclones last year.
  As the storm's winds blow across the ocean surface, heat and moisture are drawn upward into the storm, condensing into clouds. He
  
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• How many hurricanes have hit Texas?

  25-09-2022 03:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's hurricane record dates back to 1851. Hurricane tracking made great strides with the launch of weather satellites in the early 1960s, while recording and communication improved with the naming of storms beginning in the 1950s.Below is a breakdown of Texas' long history with hurricanes....Since 1851, 66 hurricanes have affected the state of Texas. This includes direct landfalls and indirect impacts.STRENGTH:Category 1:27Ca
  
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• Instant Analysis: Longhorns defense spent too much time on the field

  25-09-2022 02:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns led 31-17 in the second half but couldn't hang on to the lead in a 37-34 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday in Lubbock.Texas couldn't get its defense off the field in the game as the Red Raiders were able to run 100 plays, and in the 95-degree heat in Lubbock, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said the defense simply "got tired."In this in-studio edition of Instant Analysis, KXAN's Billy Gates and Noah Gross discuss what happened at Jones AT&T Stadium
  
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• State of Texas: Lawmaker aims to address 'overload' pushing Texas teachers to quit

  25-09-2022 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A survey of more than 20,000 Texas teachers found “personal overload” was the number one issue cited by educators who recently quit or retired, according to the Texas Education Agency data released on Tuesday.
  Jean Streepey, a Highland Park middle school teacher and Texas Teacher Vacancy Task Force member, told lawmakers Tuesday additional expectations on teachers at the onset of the pandemic worsened the ongoing teacher shortage in the state.“What is n
  
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