Austin news

• Travis County juvenile probation officers have to work corrections shifts amid staffing issues

  30-09-2022 23:50 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A staffing shortage in juvenile corrections has forced probation officers in Travis County to take shifts working security and supervision on the juvenile detention floor.These staff members would otherwise only typically meet with in-custody youth individually in secured locations."That's like putting a prosecutor in the jail," said Carol Guthrie, who works as the union representative for these employees. "Safety, which is always our concern... the juvenile p
  
  Read more

• CHECK IT OUT: Mom makes Texas-sized mum for local high school homecoming

  30-09-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  SNYDER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A mom made a Texas-sized mum to celebrate homecoming at Snyder ISD.
  Brandi Ubando hand-crafted the 12-foot-tall creation with the help of her niece Kylie to honor Snyder's student athletes.
  Her daughter, Sydney, is a senior and Capitan of the cheer squad, so it's only natural that Brandi would help decorate for the annual homecoming pep rally."We love to do oversized decorations to match the oversized spirit of our students, athletes and cheerleaders," Brandi explains
  
  Read more

• Coolest mornings all season this weekend

  30-09-2022 23:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Low temperatures drop into the 40s and 50s areawide Saturday and Sunday mornings as a reinforcing shot of comfortable air keeps humidity low this weekend.More clouds are likely Sunday through Tuesday as moisture from what is now Tropical Storm Orlene streams in from the northeast, but don't hold your breath on rain. We'll like see enough moisture for clouds, but unfortunately, not enough to see anything fall from the sky.Warm and dry for Texas vs WVU this Saturday BLOG: Fall is
  
  Read more

• October forecast updated: How the drought might change

  30-09-2022 22:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - After wrapping up one of the driest and warmest Septembers on record, the pattern of warmer and drier weather looks to persist into October.On September 30, the Climate Prediction Center updated their earlier October forecast, which largely kept the warmer and drier outlook in tact for Central Texas.October temperature outlook (CPC)October rainfall outlook (CPC)What’s normal in October?Normally, October is a wet month falling right in the middle of our second “wet sea
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 3 teens arrested in string of September robberies, carjackings in Austin

  30-09-2022 22:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Three teenagers were arrested related to six Austin robberies that occurred this month, some of which happened at gas stations and grocery stores. In most cases, police said the teens assaulted their victims, pointed guns at and carjacked them.
  The Austin Police Department did not release the names of the suspects (two 14 year olds and one 15 year old) on Friday, because they're juveniles.Granite Shoals police going all out to catch trash violatorsThe incidents, which inclu
  
  Read more

• Man dies in custody at Travis County Correctional Complex

  30-09-2022 22:43 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A man in custody at the Travis County Correctional Complex died after he was found unresponsive in his cell earlier this week.
  A corrections officer found Andres Villareal-Salguero, 30, unresponsive in his cell around 1:40 p.m. on Tuesday.
  Travis County Sheriff's Office medical staff and Austin-Travis County EMS immediately administered CPR, but resuscitation efforts were not successful.
  Villareal-Salguero was pronounced dead at 2:21 p.m.He was booked into custody
  
  Read more

• Amid 2024 presidential run chatter, Abbott faces pivotal debate

  30-09-2022 22:36 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Hill) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) will get his moment in the spotlight Friday when he faces off against Beto O’Rourke for the first and only televised debate of the gubernatorial race.Abbott enters the debate comfortably, leading O’Rourke by roughly 7-8 points in most polls. But the forum also comes amid speculation that Abbott could mount a presidential bid in 2024, as well as reports of a growing rivalry between him and another rising GOP star
  
  Read more

• Texas governor's debate: Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke face off in South Texas

  30-09-2022 22:26 via kxan.com
  
  EDINBURG, Texas (NEXSTAR) — The countdown to the November election for Texas governor is on — and Texans have a major decision to make: re-elect Republican Gov. Greg Abbott or elect Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke. Which candidates are Texans searching for ahead of the Nexstar Governor’s Debate?With just over a month before polls open, the pair will face-off for a debate on Friday at the University of Texas Rio Grande in Edinburg. Nexstar Media Group is hosting the debate.W
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Texas governor's debate: Abbott, O'Rourke split on abortion, power grid, guns

  30-09-2022 22:26 via kxan.com
  
  EDINBURG, Texas (NEXSTAR) — The countdown to the November election for Texas governor is on — and Texans have a major decision to make: re-elect Republican Gov. Greg Abbott or elect Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke. Which candidates are Texans searching for ahead of the Nexstar Governor’s Debate?With just over a month before polls open, the pair faced off for a debate on Friday at the University of Texas Rio Grande in Edinburg. Nexstar Media Group hosted the debate.At 8 p.m.
  
  Read more

• Solution to the sticky bug poop on cars? More bugs.

  30-09-2022 22:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Fed up with the aphid excrement glazed over your car? Well, at least one couple living in Austin decided to take the issue into their own hands — or the hands of nearly 50,000 ladybugs, that is.Kristina Modares, a real estate agent, and her boyfriend, Eric Manns, have lived in Austin for nearly 10 years. Though they have lived here a while, this was the first year they observed the sap-like substance, they said. Sticky stuff on your car? Here’s what it is&l
  
  Read more

• Elon Musk suggests Cybertruck must be able to cross channel at SPI jetties

  30-09-2022 21:57 via kxan.com
  
  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk suggested this week the company's Cybertruck will be waterproof — and seaworthy enough to navigate a channel crossing from South Padre Island, Texas, to the SpaceX Starbase at Boca Chica Beach.
  "Cybertruck will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat, so it can cross rivers, lakes & even seas that aren't too choppy," Musk posted on Twitter Thursday.
  In a second post, he adde
  
  Read more

• Westlake's special teams shine in 73-7 romp over Del Valle for 45th consecutive win

  30-09-2022 21:53 via kxan.com
  
  DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) — Thanks to huge plays on special teams, the Westlake Chaparrals had a short field essentially the entire game and blew out the Del Valle Cardinals 73-7 on Friday at Veterans Stadium.Westlake's average starting field position was at the Del Valle 33-yard line, and with all the scoring the Chaps' coaching staff was able to get plenty of the reserves a lot of quality playing time.
  MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our M
  
  Read more

• Westlake travels to Del Valle in search of 45th consecutive win

  30-09-2022 21:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake can notch its 45th consecutive win Friday on the road against Del Valle.Coming off a hard-fought 35-20 win over rival Lake Travis last week, the Chaparrals take on the Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. from Veterans Stadium, on Ross Road next to Del Valle High School.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/newslettersDel Valle picked up its first win of the year 41-0 over Akins la
  
  Read more

• LIVE: Westlake well on its way to 45th straight win, leads Del Valle 38-7 at half

  30-09-2022 21:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake continued to show why it's the top-ranked 6A team in Texas on Thursday and leads Del Valle 38-7 at halftime from Veterans Stadium.
  The Chaparrals showed off all three phases in the first half with a 54-yard punt return touchdown by Jaden Greathouse, his third of the season already. Nate Acosta has scored twice on the ground for the Chaps and Jack Kayser also has a rushing touchdown. Quarterback Brett Skinner hit Keaton Kubecka with a 9-yard pass for a touchdown wit
  
  Read more

• LIVE: Westlake travels to Del Valle in search of 45th consecutive win

  30-09-2022 21:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake can notch its 45th consecutive win Friday on the road against Del Valle.Coming off a hard-fought 35-20 win over rival Lake Travis last week, the Chaparrals take on the Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. from Veterans Stadium, on Ross Road next to Del Valle High School.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/newslettersDel Valle picked up its first win of the year 41-0 over Akins la
  
  Read more

• Austin seeks overhaul to 1978 cemetery rules; Save Austin Cemeteries founder concerned with changes

  30-09-2022 21:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a decades-long process, the City of Austin may update its cemetery rules early next year for the first time in 45 years.Austin Parks and Recreation's (PARD) cemetery operations manager Tonja Walls-Davis plans to bring a set of draft rules to the city council in the early spring of 2023. She hopes that these new rules will help PARD's cemetery division employees balance death care and governmental duties."I started with Parks and Recreation under cemeteries in 2016. Th
  
  Read more

• Bee Cave gas leak prompts evacuations of nearby buildings

  30-09-2022 21:35 via kxan.com
  
  BEE CAVE, Texas (KXAN) — A gas leak in Bee Cave is prompting nearby buildings to be evacuated, according to Lake Travis Fire Rescue.
  The agency said the 10-inch natural gas leak is on RR 620 by the Chick-fil-A near Ladera Boulevard.
  RR 620 is shut down in both directions due to the leak, and buildings within 150 feet are being evacuated, LTFR said.
  Texas Gas Service is helping to make repairs.
  People should avoid the area.
  This is a developing story; stick with KXAN for updates.
  
  Read more

• 4th Ozone Action Day in a row — how rare that is

  30-09-2022 21:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Austin area for Friday. This is the fourth day in a row an Ozone Action Day has been issued for our area.
  Though four issuances in a row is very uncommon, it is also not unprecedented. The last time TCEQ issued four or more Ozone Action Day notices in a row was in 2011, when they were issued each day from Sept. 7, 2011 all the way through Sept. 12, 2011 (six days in a row).Friday's a
  
  Read more

• Records: Man arrested after not rendering aid in fatal east Austin crash

  30-09-2022 20:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – An Austin man was arrested Thursday in connection to a fatal collision Tuesday involving two vehicles at the intersection of Crystalbrook Drive and Loyola Lane in east Austin.Court records said 20-year-old Jarai Brady ran a red light and then failed to stop and render aid after striking another vehicle.According to APD, the intersection was controlled by a traffic control device that was cycling properly when officers arrived at the scene.Court documents stated that each of
  
  Read more

• Police respond to shots fired call near Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital

  30-09-2022 20:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Multiple Austin-Travis County EMS units are responding to a "critical incident" near Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital Friday afternoon, ATCEMS wrote on Twitter.Austin Police said it responded to a shots fired call at 11113 Research Blvd. service road northbound, which is the hospital's address.It's unclear if the incident is inside of the hospital or if anyone is shot or injured, APD said.
  There is a large presence of first responder vehicles and personnel as well as mult
  
  Read more

• LIVE: Police respond to shots fired call near Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital

  30-09-2022 20:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Multiple Austin-Travis County EMS units are responding to a "critical incident" near Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital Friday afternoon, ATCEMS wrote on Twitter.
  Austin Police said it responded to a shots fired call at 11113 Research Blvd. service road northbound, which is the hospital's address. The hospital is on lockdown, APD said.In a 1:45 p.m. update, ATCEMS wrote no patients have been found, treated, or transported from the incident.
  It's unclear if the incident is i
  
  Read more

• APD: No shots fired near Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital

  30-09-2022 20:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said there wasn't an active shooter incident, and no shots were fired near Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital Friday afternoon.Multiple emergency personnel units, including Austin-Travis County EMS, APD and Austin Fire, responded to a reported "critical incident" around 12:30 p.m., ATCEMS wrote on Twitter.
  In a 3:57 p.m. post on social media, APD said the scene was safe, and there is no criminal investigation.APD said it responded to a shots fired call at 1111
  
  Read more

• Victim identified in Saturday's east Austin fatal crash involving pedestrian

  30-09-2022 19:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Friday, the Austin Police Department provided details surrounding a fatal crash that occurred Sept. 24.APD said at approximately 10:55 p.m., dispatch received notice that a vehicle struck a pedestrian in the 5400 block of North Interstate 35.Investigators said the driver of the vehicle was traveling “at a high rate of speed” before losing control.According to police, when the vehicle left the road, it hit 19-year-old Greyson Turner, who was standing outside h
  
  Read more

• Man to be released on bond, DNA evidence used in 2012 conviction inconclusive

  30-09-2022 19:10 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A man convicted and jailed for a February 2011 aggravated assault could be released on bond after it was found DNA evidence used in the case was inconclusive. RELATED: Forensics lab will soon be independent from Austin Police DepartmentBilly Faircloth, 55, was convicted in February 2012 and sentenced to 60 years in prison after he was accused of attacking a woman in a downtown Ausitn officer building.
  However, Travis County officials said the DNA evidence used
  
  Read more

• Austin FC playoff tickets sold out 'within minutes'

  30-09-2022 18:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tickets for Austin FC's first playoff game sold out "within minutes" Friday morning, according to an Austin FC spokesperson.Tickets went on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday. When KXAN checked SeatGeek at 11 a.m. the website showed no listings available for the game. Austin FC season ticketholders had first priority to tickets. Seat Geek is the official ticketing partner for the franchise. Austin FC players visit patients for ‘Kick Childhood Cancer’Au
  
  Read more

• Austin FC playoff tickets: No listings on SeatGeek

  30-09-2022 18:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tickets for Austin FC's first playoff game appear to be sold out, according to SeatGeek's listings for the game. Seat Geek is the official ticketing partner for the franchise.Tickets went on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday. When KXAN checked SeatGeek at 11 a.m. the website showed no listings available for the game. Austin FC season ticketholders had first priority to tickets. Austin FC players visit patients for ‘Kick Childhood Cancer’Austin will ho
  
  Read more

• Hurricane Ian takes aim at South Carolina coast Friday

  30-09-2022 17:28 via kxan.com
  
  MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Fierce wind and rain from Hurricane Ian are battering the South Carolina coast as the storm approaches landfall Friday morning.View Charleston area live cams as Hurricane Ian approaches
  Storm Team 2 meteorologists say the Category 1 storm is expected to make landfall somewhere between Charleston and Georgetown around midday. The core of Hurricane Ian is approximately 55 miles offshore as of 10:40 a.m.The storm has knocked out power to thousands of customers an
  
  Read more

• Hurricane Ian makes second U.S. landfall as Category 1 storm near Georgetown, SC

  30-09-2022 17:28 via kxan.com
  
  LANDFALL: Hurricane Ian officially made landfall at 2:05 p.m. near Georgetown with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. This is Ian's second landfall in the United States. It first made landfall in Cuba before taking on Florida's west coast, making landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm at Cayo Costa near Fort Myers.--UPDATES: Hurricane Ian is nearing landfall between Charleston and Georgetown counties.The Charleston Police Department is now restricting access to the Battery as Ian's winds lash t
  
  Read more

• Pedestrian killed in Manor crash identified

  30-09-2022 16:58 via kxan.com
  
  MANOR, Texas (KXAN) -- The Manor Police Department identified 38-year-old David Ponce as the victim killed Wednesday evening in Manor after being struck by an unknown vehicle.Image of David Ponce (MPD photo) RELATED: Pedestrian killed in crash in ManorMPD said the vehicle was headed south in the 100 block of North Lexington Street. Officers said when the driver of the vehicle hit Ponce, they did not stop to render aid.“David is a long-time Manor resident and was well known as he
  
  Read more

• Granite Shoals police taking out trash violators

  30-09-2022 16:19 via kxan.com
  
  GRANITE SHOALS, Texas (KXAN) — Too much trash laying in yards all around Central Texas, and all that garbage is lowering the property values of houses being built in Granite Shoals.Driving around the neighborhood — in the town of around 5,000 people — you can spot junk sitting in several yards.This includes trash, debris, old storage buildings, beat-up boats and junked cars.Several complaints from the community prompted the Granite Shoals Police Department to address this issue
  
  Read more

• Granite Shoals police going all out to catch trash violators

  30-09-2022 16:19 via kxan.com
  
  GRANITE SHOALS, Texas (KXAN) — Too much trash is laying in yards all around Central Texas, and all that garbage is lowering the property values of houses being built in Granite Shoals.Driving around the neighborhood — in the town of around 5,000 people — you can spot junk sitting in several yards.This includes trash, debris, old storage buildings, beat-up boats and junked cars.Several complaints from the community prompted the Granite Shoals Police Department to address this is
  
  Read more

• AFD at fire in abandoned north Austin apartment complex

  30-09-2022 12:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Fire crews are fighting a fire at what they describe as an abandoned apartment complex in north Austin.
  According to AFD, the fire was reported at the complex on Northgate Boulevard and Rundberg Lane just before 5 a.m.AFD tells KXAN the fire was spreading from the first to the second floor of the complex.
  AFD did not have any other information.KXAN has sent a crew to scene and will have reports as they come in.
  
  Read more

• Road closed due to fire in Bluff Springs

  30-09-2022 10:15 via kxan.com
  
  BLUFF SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) -- The Travis County Sheriff's Office tells KXAN deputies shut down a portion of Bluff Springs Road early Friday morning after a report of a fire.
  TCSO says deputies shut down all lanes of Bluff Springs between Slaughter Lane and Nuckols Crossing Road. That is just southeast of Onion Creek.
  The Austin and Travis County Fire incident page reports a structure fire in the 9300 block of Bluff Springs between Slaughter and Nuckols Crossing. According to the incident page,
  
  Read more

• Road back open after fire in Bluff Springs

  30-09-2022 10:15 via kxan.com
  
  BLUFF SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) -- The Travis County Sheriff's Office tells KXAN deputies briefly shut down a portion of Bluff Springs Road early Friday morning after a report of a fire.
  TCSO tells KXAN Bluff Springs is back open between Slaughter Lane and Nuckols Crossing Road. That is just southeast of Onion Creek.
  The Austin and Travis County Fire incident page reports a structure fire in the 9300 block of Bluff Springs between Slaughter and Nuckols Crossing. According to the incident page, the f
  
  Read more

• Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 29

  30-09-2022 06:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Navarro picked up its first win in almost two years Thursday night, thumping Eastside 44-6 at Nelson Field. The last time Navarro won was Nov. 27, 202 against LASA 38-0.Bowie got back on track with a 51-14 win over Austin High and Crockett thumped LASA 63-0 in games with the Austin Independent School District.Georgetown rang up 70 points on Hendrickson to win 70-28 and Rouse topped Connally 48-28.Scores from around Central TexasBowie 51, Austin High 14Crockett 63, LASA 0Geo
  
  Read more

• Austin school fails to meet standards during school safety audit

  30-09-2022 04:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas State School Safety Center has conducted at least 12 intruder detection audits in Austin ISD, but so far one school has failed to meet its standards.AISD would not release the name of the school or what issues caused the school to fail the safety check, but they did say they were working to address the issues.Tabitha Perez has two kids in AISD, she says she welcomes the campus inspections, especially after the Uvalde school shooting.”In the beginning I was k
  
  Read more

• Families of three Uvalde shooting survivors sue school district, gun makers, city officials and others

  30-09-2022 02:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) -- The families of three children who survived the Uvalde mass shooting in May have filed the first lawsuit in a federal court against the Uvalde school district, law enforcement officials, gun makers and others, alleging that their negligence and failures contributed to the massacre.The suit was filed Wednesday in Texas’ Western District Court and is seeking unspecified damages. One of the children in the lawsuit was wounded in the shooting and w
  
  Read more

• Top combat athlete from Brazil finds a home in Wimberley

  30-09-2022 02:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —Born and raised in Brazil, Joel Adan never imagined that he'd be living in the United States. "I wouldn't believe it. [Living in the USA]" Adan said. "The first time I came to Texas, I loved it and I wanted to stay here forever, to be honest."
  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/newslettersFighteria Academy, the gym that Adan helps operate and trains at, hosts some of th
  
  Read more

• 5 arrested after innocent bystander fatally shot at south Austin gas station

  30-09-2022 02:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Four men and a teen were arrested in connection with a July fatal shooting at a south Austin gas station, the Austin Police Department said in a release.28-year-old Rony Alfredo Mateo-Comapa was pumping gas at the Texaco on the 500 block of West Oltorf Street when he was shot around 11:20 p.m. July 20. Mateo-Comapa died at the scene, APD said.APD's investigation showed Mateo-Comapa was an innocent bystander at the gas station. The subsequent murder and robbery of the 28-year-old
  
  Read more

• 'So much anger:' Parent speaks about Wimberley ISD teacher charged with assault

  30-09-2022 01:18 via kxan.com
  
  WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) -- Wimberley ISD parents are feeling frustrated and upset after police arrested a teacher for 2 counts of assault - offensive contact. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Wimberley ISD teacher accused of inappropriate conductCourt records stated David Schachter, 53, was booked into Hays County jail and released Wednesday. Schachter pleaded not guilty.Image of 53-year-old David Schachter (Hays County Sheriff's Office photo)Sarah Zizzo said she found out about the alleged behavior from her
  
  Read more

• The Refuge: No grand jury indictment for its employees after abuse allegations

  30-09-2022 01:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a memo released by The Refuge — a center for victims of sex trafficking — a Bastrop County grand jury has declined to indict Refuge employees on charges stemming from allegations of sexual abuse of children.The memo appears to be a photocopy of a letter from the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office. It was sent to KXAN investigators by a spokesperson from The Refuge, and KXAN has reached out to the sheriff's office and the Bastrop County District Attorney to verif
  
  Read more

• The Refuge for sex trafficking victims says grand jury cleared its employees

  30-09-2022 01:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a memo released by The Refuge — a center for victims of sex trafficking — a Bastrop County Grand Jury has declined to indict Refuge employees on charges stemming from allegations of sexual abuse of children.The memo appears to be a photocopy of a letter from the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office. It was sent to KXAN investigators by a spokesperson from The Refuge, and KXAN has reached out to the sheriff's office and the Bastrop County District Attorney to verif
  
  Read more

• Dialing into undecided voters in Abbott-O'Rourke debate

  30-09-2022 00:48 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke face off in Friday night's debate, a panel of potentially undecided voters will gauge their reactions for viewers to see.Nexstar Media Group is hosting the debate at 7 p.m. on Friday at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and can be viewed on Fox 14 and MyHighPlains.com. During the debate, a focus group will be in Dallas measuring their reactions with dial testing.David Paull, the founder of
  
  Read more

Follow @Austin_News_US on Twitter!