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• 14 nonprofits to split $20M in Project Connect anti-displacement funding

  29-09-2022 23:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council approved awarding 14 Central Texas nonprofits with funding Thursday to support Project Connect's anti-displacement efforts. Project Connect is the city's multi-billion-dollar transportation system upgrade in the works, with $300 million of the project's total budget allocated to anti-displacement initiatives.The Austin City Council earmarked $65 million in anti-displacement funding in its fiscal year 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 budgets. That $65 million p
  
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• Updates: KBVO Game of the Week: Hendrickson, Georgetown clash in district showdown

  29-09-2022 23:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Both Hendrickson and Georgetown are looking to bounce back from losses last week as the teams meet Thursday night at The Pfield.The game will air live at 7 p.m. on KBVO and will be streamed online through the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of KXAN. Subscription fees are required to see the game through the NFHS Network.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/newsle
  
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• Updates: Georgetown can't be stopped, leads Hendrickson 42-20 at halftime

  29-09-2022 23:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Georgetown scored on every possession in the first half and the Eagles have a commanding 42-20 lead over Hendrickson on Thursday at The Pfield.Georgetown running back Andrew Petter has rushed for three touchdowns and Booras has thrown for three.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/newslettersHendrickson has been able to keep it interesting with three short touchdown runs on t
  
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• KBVO Game of the Week: Hendrickson, Georgetown clash in district showdown

  29-09-2022 23:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Both Hendrickson and Georgetown are looking to bounce back from losses last week as the teams meet Thursday night at The Pfield.The game will air live at 7 p.m. on KBVO and will be streamed online through the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of KXAN. Subscription fees are required to see the game through the NFHS Network.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/newsle
  
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• Human smuggling by plane, second attempt this week

  29-09-2022 23:07 via kxan.com
  
  WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Four people were arrested at the Mid-Valley Airport in Weslaco after a human smuggling attempt by plane on Sunday.On Sept. 25, the Department of Public Safety Special Agents and Homeland Security Investigations Agents noticed seven people dropped off at the airport by two vehicles, followed by the group boarding a plane.Upon boarding, agents identified six migrants — four men and two women from El Salvador and Mexico, and one U.S. citizen.The six indi
  
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• Georgetown can't be stopped in 70-28 win over Hendrickson

  29-09-2022 23:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Georgetown Eagles scored on 10 of its 12 possessions and rolled to a 70-28 district win over Hendrickson on Thursday at The Pfield.Georgetown running back Andrew Petter came into the game with 13 rushing touchdowns and left with 17. He had a big night with touchdown runs of 17, 27, 1 and 5 yards. Noah Booras threw four touchdown passes, three to Drayden Dickman.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score spo
  
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• Things you didn't know you could check out at the library

  29-09-2022 23:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Libraries generally make you think of books, maybe even DVDs, but did you know there are other items available to check out from the library?The Austin Public Library system allows people to check out equipment from its Tool Library, as well.Available checkout items include:carpet fanbike repair kit or multifunction bike repair toolgardening tools sethiking compassmanual impact driveradjustable binoculars for kids and adultssets of 3 or 8 pliers1/2" breaker barpost hole dig
  
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• Austin's We Are Blood sends donations to Florida; how you can help locally

  29-09-2022 20:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Before Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida earlier this week, Austin's We Are Blood had already sent along 30 donations of O type blood to help support local blood centers on the ground. As Florida blood centers assess damages and blood donation demands, We Are Blood is working to ramp up its local supplies in case further assistance is needed.Nick Canedo, We Are Blood's vice president of community engagement, told KXAN Thursday the minimum level of donations We Are Bloo
  
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• KXAN to moderate Austin City Council District 9 forum Thursday

  29-09-2022 20:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There are five Austin City Council seats open this November alongside the crowded race for Austin mayor. District 1, 3, 5, 8 and 9 are all up for grabs this election cycle. There are nearly 30 candidates vying for those seats.
  One of the most crowded races this November will be District 9, which covers large chunks of downtown Austin including the University of Texas at Austin.
  KXAN's local government reporter, Grace Reader, will be moderating a District 9 forum Thursday night.
  
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• Austin City Council District 9 candidates on affordable housing

  29-09-2022 20:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There are five Austin City Council seats open this November alongside the crowded race for Austin mayor. District 1, 3, 5, 8 and 9 are all up for grabs this election cycle. There are nearly 30 candidates vying for those seats.
  One of the most crowded races this November will be District 9, which covers large chunks of downtown Austin including the University of Texas at Austin.
  KXAN's local government reporter, Grace Reader, moderated a District 9 forum Thursday night. The event
  
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• Williamson County prepares for record voter turnout in November

  29-09-2022 19:54 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The Williamson County Elections Office is expecting record voter turnout this November. To ensure every voter gets their ballot in, the county will have more polling places than ever before. Chris Davis, an elections office administrator, said early voting, which starts Oct. 25, will have 22 polling locations. On Election Day, the county will have 65 poll centers. “That’s the most that we’ve ever had any election,” said Davis.&nb
  
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• Electric vehicle rental company opens in Austin

  29-09-2022 19:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Palmer Events Center was buzzing this week with the who's who of mobility and transportation technology. Everywhere you looked, there was a booth, a conversation or a speaker discussing electric vehicles."There's been a shift towards electric revolution, every single major manufacturer is declaring an electric future. It's a certainty now we're all going to be driving electric cars over the years ahead," said cofounder of UFO Drive Aidan McClean.
  The all-electric car re
  
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• Red River Street receives sidewalk, lighting upgrades

  29-09-2022 19:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin leaders on Wednesday evening celebrated sidewalk and lighting upgrades made to the Red River Street area.
  Those leaders held a ribbon cutting along Red River Street and toured the improvements on foot, which included sidewalk, curb, gutter and ADA ramp additions, as well as landscaping and lighting upgrades.With these new features, the City of Austin said the Red River Cultural District will be ready to receive patrons and foster safer experiences in the area.City ex
  
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• Self-driving Lyft rides are now available in Austin

  29-09-2022 18:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Lyft users can now let robots take the wheel. Starting Thursday, the rideshare app offered customers the choice to hail a ride from one of their autonomous vehicles for the same price as a regular ride.
  Lyft has partnered with Argo AI to put their autonomous Ford Escape Hybrids on the streets. Austin is the second city where the company has offered driverless rides after Miami, which launched the service in December 2021.
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• Father of Austin musician speaks out after daughter's murder

  29-09-2022 18:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The father of a murdered Austin artist spoke with KXAN on Thursday about his daughter's life.Erika Evans, 26, of Austin, visited Portland recently. There, she was shot and killed in Wallace Park on the night of Sept. 23. The Portland Police Department is investigating Erika's death as a homicide. Previously: ‘Difficult, heartbreaking’: Austin musician identified as homicide victim in PortlandPaul Evans, her father, lives in Austin. Erika grew up in the city and
  
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• SWAT response in north Austin related to 'family violence incident'

  29-09-2022 18:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police said SWAT officers are working to get a suspect out of a home in north Austin after they began investigating a "family violence incident" Thursday morning.
  The SWAT situation is happening in the 500 block of Delmar Avenue, which is close to U.S. Highway 183 and Interstate 35 in north Austin.
  Police said they initially responded after 9:30 a.m. to a hotel near a home there. A woman came into the lobby and said she escaped from a man holding her against her will, accor
  
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• SWAT callout in north Austin, avoid area

  29-09-2022 18:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – According to the Austin Police Department, officers are responding to a SWAT callout near the 500 block of Delmar Avenue.Police said the original call came in at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.Road closures should be expected, and drivers are urged to avoid the area.APD said EMS was also paged to the scene. Austin Police plans to hold a briefing at a later time.
  
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• LIVE: SWAT callout in north Austin, avoid area

  29-09-2022 18:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to the Austin Police Department, officers are responding to a SWAT callout near the 500 block of Delmar Avenue.That's near U.S. Highway 183 and Interstate 35 in north Austin.
  Police said the original call came in at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.Road closures should be expected, and drivers are urged to avoid the area.SWAT callout in the 500 block of Delmar Avenue in north Austin (KXAN Photo/Andy Way)SWAT callout in the 500 block of Delmar Avenue in north Austin (KXAN Photo/
  
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• Hurricane Ian impacts: What we know now

  29-09-2022 17:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hurricane Ian made landfall as a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane along the southwest coast of Florida Wednesday afternoon. The threat of heavy rain and flooding continues for parts of the southeast U.S. Thursday and Friday as the now tropical storm continues to trek north.
  But the storm has already solidified itself in the record books.Here's a look at what we know now, confirmed reports and a preliminary forecast analysis.Devastation to southwest FloridaTh southwest coas
  
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• Former Hays County, Austin teacher indicted on indecency with a child charges

  29-09-2022 17:05 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A former teacher who worked in Hays County and the Austin area was indicted on charges relating to the alleged sexual abuse of students.
  Andrew Palmore, 50, was indicted by a Hays County grand jury on Sept. 14 for the following charges:
  One count of continuous sexual abuse of a childTwo counts of indecency with a child by sexual contactThe indictment paperwork stated Palmore is being accused of sexually abusing at least two children younger than 14 between Nov.
  
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• DPS: Man drove 'erratically' onto Texas State Capitol grounds, caused damage

  29-09-2022 15:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A San Marcos man was arrested after law enforcement said he drove onto the Texas State Capitol grounds and caused some damage to a gate and metal bollard Wednesday night.
  The Texas Department of Public Safety said the driver is Dries M. Bedingfield, 42. He was booked into the Travis County Jail and charged with criminal mischief and reckless driving.Red River Street receives sidewalk, lighting upgradesDPS said the incident took place Wednesday just before 10 p.m. Troopers s
  
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• DPS documents apparent damage on Texas State Capitol grounds

  29-09-2022 15:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Daylight on Thursday morning revealed some damage to the Texas State Capitol grounds in downtown Austin.
  Photos taken by a KXAN photographer show a metal bollard, or a type of traffic barrier, knocked out and tire tracks leading straight to one of the cannons displayed on the grounds.
  A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was also out documenting and surveying the damage.
  Damage on the Texas State Capitol grounds (KXAN Photo/Julie Karam)Tire tracks spotted on the Texa
  
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• When does the Texas governor's debate between Gov. Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke start?

  29-09-2022 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  EDINBURG, Texas (Nexstar) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and challenger Beto O'Rourke will meet Friday night on the campus of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for a televised debate, hosted by Nexstar Media Group.This will be their only face-to-face debate during the campaign ahead of Election Day, Nov. 8. Which candidates are Texans searching for ahead of the Nexstar Governor’s Debate?There are three ways viewers can watch the debate when it begins at 7 p.m. Friday — broadc
  
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• Austin airport braces for busy October

  29-09-2022 14:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tons of travelers pouring in and out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport — that’s what airport officials expect in October, with many major events taking place in Austin.We’re only a week away from back-to-back weekends of the Austin City Limits Music Festival followed by the Formula 1 race at the Circuit of the Americas.Three-day passes for both weekends of ACL have already sold out. After selling out its seats, COTA added an infield grandstand to p
  
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• Austin City Council postpones action on Statesman PUD, asks for federal I-35 funding

  29-09-2022 13:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council met Thursday and discussed several highly debated items, from transportation to rezoning popular parts of town. Here are some of the items we're watching.
  Federal I-35 ‘cap and stitch’ fundingAustin City Council approved Thursday a resolution to submit the “Our Future 35: Connecting Equitably Study” for a federal pilot program. It would kickstart planning on the city’s I-35 cap and stitch program.The Texa
  
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• Austin City Council could approve Statesman PUD, federal I-35 funding

  29-09-2022 13:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council will meet Thursday to discuss several highly debated items, from transportation to rezoning popular parts of town. Here are some of the items we're watching.
  Federal I-35 ‘cap and stitch’ fundingAustin City Council is expected to vote on a resolution to submit the “Our Future 35: Connecting Equitably Study” for a federal pilot program. It would kickstart planning on the city’s I-35 cap and stitch program.
  
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• Goodwill Central Texas gets a new CEO

  29-09-2022 13:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — After vetting more than 100 candidates, veteran entrepreneur Rob Neville was chosen as the next president and CEO of Goodwill Central Texas.Neville took over as CEO on Sept. 19, with an announcement made one week later. He takes over for Jamie Lagarde, who served as interim CEO since April after Kenny Hill stepped down from the role to prioritize his family.  As CEO of the Central Texas division, Neville will oversee 36 thrif
  
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• KXAN receives statewide honor for mental competency investigation

  29-09-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN took home more hardware for its investigative content this week, being named one of two news organizations awarded with the 2022 Nancy Monson Spirit of FOI Award from the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. EXPLORE: KXAN investigations
  Presented each year at the FOI Foundation of Texas state conference, the award recognizes journalism that "upholds First Amendment rights and promotes or uses open government laws."
  “We congratulate these news organizations
  
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• 'Renaissance' already underway in Lockhart — what would a multibillion-dollar factory add?

  29-09-2022 12:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — What's historically been the most overlooked part of the five-county Austin metro from an economic development standpoint is now being circled by technology giants.
  The big one is Micron Technology Inc., one of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers. While nothing has been finalized, the company is eyeing an eight-phased facility at what's known as the region's megasite, an 1,800-acre space north of Lockhart that is primed for developme
  
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• September finishes with beautiful weather

  29-09-2022 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Hard to complain about this forecast as sunshine, dry skies and comfortable temperatures continue into the weekend.Today will feature bright skies and low humidity as temperatures warm from this morning's 60s to the 80s late day. Overnight lows will run cooler in the nights ahead with morning temperatures bottoming out in the upper 50s (our coolest since the last week of May!)Expect gorgeous weather this weekend with sunshine, dry conditions and comfortable temperatures (80s). M
  
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• Gorgeous weather continues locally

  29-09-2022 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Tropical Storm Ian continues to bring flooding rain to parts of the Southeast U.S., our Central Texas weather stays cloud-free.Today will be a near-carbon copy of yesterday with sunshine, light winds and afternoon highs in the low 90s. Although the afternoons continue to run a little warm, low humidity values will make conditions tolerable, and at times, down right pleasant.Cool overnight lows in the upper 50s to low 60s will continue each day through the upcoming weekend. An
  
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• Even cooler nights as we head into October

  29-09-2022 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our weather in Central Texas looks fantastic with warm and sunny afternoons, low humidity and cool mornings.Our nighttime temperatures actually look to get cooler as we head into the start of October. We're forecasting Austin to dip into the upper 50s tonight with most areas away from the city bottoming out in the middle to low 50s.Low temperatures tonightFriday looks to be sunny, but a little cooler. In fact, we may not quite reach 90 in Austin as we're forecasting upper 80s in
  
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• 1 dies after being hit by vehicle in Pflugerville

  29-09-2022 12:18 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — Pflugerville officials said one person died at the hospital after they were struck by a vehicle Wednesday night. Officials said the driver stayed at the crash scene and cooperated with investigators.According to police, the crash happened around 9:40 p.m. on West Pecan Drive between Foothill Farms Loop and Central Commerce Drive.
  Pflugerville officials said first responders attempted life-saving efforts on the pedestrian before transporting them to the hospital
  
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• Austin Trail of Lights tickets go on sale Thursday

  29-09-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tickets to this season’s Trail of Lights will go on sale later Thursday morning. The trail is open to the public and admission is free on seven out of the 14 nights. For those other nights, guests can look at the 2022 Austin Trail of Lights calendar for ticket options and prices. A link to the event calendar will be available at 10 a.m. Thursday.
  The trail will be available starting Dec. 8 through Dec. 23. Austin’s annual Trail of Lights returns to walking trail
  
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• 1 dead after motorcycle crash on I-35 service road in north Austin

  29-09-2022 05:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was pronounced dead after a motorcycle collision on the I-35 service road in north Austin.
  It happened just before 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the 12500 block of N. I-35 service road northbound. That's between W. Canyon Ridge Drive and W. Parmer Lane.
  According to the Austin-Travis County EMS Twitter account, an adult was pronounced dead on the scene.
  Drivers should expect extended closures for investigation, seek alternate routes, and avoid the area.
  
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• Floridians on Hurricane Ian: 'This one felt different'

  29-09-2022 04:38 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fl. (KXAN) -- Madison Seuzeneau was among the first told to evacuate as Hurricane Ian approached Florida."I grew up in Tampa and we've had so many tropical storms and we've always kind of laughed them off but this one felt different, it felt strange," she said.
  The storm changed course, sparing her - and Maxwell Smith in St. Petersburg from the brunt of it."It was a near miss but, especially the volleyball community which I'm part of, is really tightly knit and we know people all over the
  
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• Relocating so workers can find affordable housing: One way Austin companies are competing for talent

  29-09-2022 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Some Central Texas companies are taking pretty drastic measures to attract and retain workers.Leaders in the manufacturing industry met this week to discuss their biggest challenges at the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association 2022 State of Manufacturing Conference & Expo.
  Among their top concerns: A talent shortage.
  "With all of the explosive growth in Austin... We have to be better than we've ever been before," said Michelle Cooper, Applied Materials culture and inclusi
  
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• Pedestrian killed in crash in Manor

  29-09-2022 04:07 via kxan.com
  
  MANOR, Texas (KXAN) -- One person is dead following a crash involving a pedestrian near the intersection of Lexington and Parsons Streets.
  Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Travis County Emergency Services District 12 tweeted that the intersection was closed and drivers should avoid the area.
  ATCEMS said an adult was pronounced dead at the scene. Extended road closures are expected in the area during the investigation of the incident.
  
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• Arbor Cinema at Great Hills closes

  29-09-2022 03:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austinites now have one less option to choose from when they want to watch independent films on the big screen.
  Arbor Cinema at Great Hills has closed permanently. Movie posters were taken down, the marquee is now blank, and Google says the location is "permanently closed."There's also a sign on the door that reads, "Thank you! It has been our pleasure to serve you at this theatre."
  Arbor Cinema at Great Hills closes (KXAN Photo/Andrew Choat)It's unclear why the closure happened
  
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• LIVE: Ian now a tropical storm but threat not over

  29-09-2022 02:20 via kxan.com
  
  FLORIDA (KXAN) — Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane at 3:10 p.m. ET with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph near Cayo Costa, Florida, just west of Fort Myers. Since then, we have seen gradual weakening as the storm moves inland. Ian is now a tropical storm with winds of 65 mph.A 1-in-1,000 year rain event is taking place in Central Florida with more than 14 inches of rain in 12 hours from the hurricane. Rare Flash Flood Emergencies were issued Wednesday night.This is Flo
  
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• Ian now expected to strengthen back into hurricane

  29-09-2022 02:20 via kxan.com
  
  FLORIDA (KXAN) — Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane at 3:10 p.m. ET with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph near Cayo Costa, Florida, just west of Fort Myers.
  As of the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical storm Ian currently has 70mph winds and has remerged over the open waters of the Atlantic. It is now expected to strengthen back into a low-end Category 1 hurricane at some point later on today. It is then projected to make its 3rd landfall across
  
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• Ian now a tropical storm but threat not over

  29-09-2022 02:20 via kxan.com
  
  FLORIDA (KXAN) — Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane at 3:10 p.m. ET with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph near Cayo Costa, Florida, just west of Fort Myers. Since then, we have seen gradual weakening as the storm moves inland. Ian is now a tropical storm with winds of 65 mph.A 1-in-1,000 year rain event is taking place in Central Florida with more than 14 inches of rain in 12 hours from the hurricane. Rare Flash Flood Emergencies were issued Wednesday night.This is Flo
  
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• Ian a hurricane again, heading for South Carolina

  29-09-2022 02:20 via kxan.com
  
  FLORIDA (KXAN) — Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane at 3:10 p.m. ET with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph near Cayo Costa, Florida, just west of Fort Myers.
  As of the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Ian is now a Hurricane again. It is then projected to make its 3rd landfall across the coast of South Carolina as a Category 1 Hurricane Friday near midday or early in the afternoon.Hurricane Ian impacts: What we know nowA 1-in-1,000 year rain event is tak
  
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• Hurricane Ian weakening, causing devastation in Florida

  29-09-2022 02:20 via kxan.com
  
  FLORIDA (KXAN) — At 3:10 p.m. ET Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph near Cayo Costa, Florida, just west of Fort Myers. Since then, we have seen some gradual weakening as the storm moves inland.
  This is Florida's first hurricane landfall since Hurricane Michael on Oct. 10, 2018. Michael was a devastating Category 5 storm in the Panhandle with winds up to 161 mph when it made landfall near Tyndall Air Force Base near Panama City.The
  
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• Wimberley ISD teacher accused of inappropriate conduct

  29-09-2022 02:13 via kxan.com
  
  WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) — A Wimberley ISD teacher was arrested and charged with assault - offensive contact, according to court records.Court records state David Schachter, 53, was booked into Hays County jail and released Wednesday. The case was filed Wednesday and Schachter pleaded not guilty.Attorney information wasn't available at the time of this report. KXAN will update this story with a comment if that information becomes available.Schachter began his employment with Wimberley ISD i
  
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• New Braunfels HS student charged with making false report in connection to Sept. 8 lockdown

  29-09-2022 01:51 via kxan.com
  
  NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (KXAN) – Officers with the New Braunfels Police Department identified and detained a suspect in connection with the Sept. 8 lockdown at New Braunfels High School.A report said investigators identified the suspect as a 15-year-old male student at the high school. The student was charged with making a false alarm or report. According to NBPD, the charge is a state jail felony punishable by 180 days to up to 2 years in a state jail facility and a fine of up to $10,000.Acc
  
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• Hurricane Ian tracker 9 pm: Ian batters Florida with strong winds, catastrophic flooding

  29-09-2022 01:34 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Ian is battering Florida with strong winds and catastrophic storm surge and flooding as it moves inland Wednesday evening.
  A Flash Flood Warning is currently in effect for Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands and Polk counties are also under an Extreme Wind Warning.The storm made landfall near Cayo Casto, Florida around 3 p.m. Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds. By 8 p.m.
  
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• Hurricane Ian tracker 8 pm: Ian batters Florida with strong winds, catastrophic flooding

  29-09-2022 01:34 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Ian is battering Florida with strong winds and catastrophic storm surge and flooding as it blows through the state Wednesday evening.
  A Flash Flood Warning is currently in effect for Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands and Polk counties are also under an Extreme Wind Warning.The storm made landfall near Cayo Casto, Florida around 3 p.m. Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds
  
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• Hurricane Ian tracker 7 pm: Ian batters Florida with strong winds, catastrophic flooding

  29-09-2022 01:34 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Ian is battering Florida with strong winds and catastrophic storm surge and flooding as it blows through the state Wednesday evening.
  The storm made landfall near Cayo Casto, Florida around 3 p.m. Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds. By 7 p.m., it had weakened, and had maximum sustained winds of 125 mph, making it a Category 3 hurricane.
  The storm was about 25 miles northeast of Punta Gorda and 100 miles south-southwest of Orlando,moving no
  
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• Hurricane Ian tracker 11 pm: Hurricane Ian downgraded to category 1

  29-09-2022 01:34 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Ian has been downgraded to a category 1 system, according to the National Hurricane Center.A Flash Flood Warning is currently in effect for Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Sarasota, and Polk counties.
  The storm made landfall near Cayo Casto, Florida around 3 p.m. Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds. By 11 p.m., it had weakened to a category 1 with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.The storm was about 70 miles south of Orlando, Florida, and 80
  
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