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• Burnet High School student arrested after threat made on Snapchat

  03-10-2022 23:33 via kxan.com
  
  BURNET, Texas (KXAN) -- A student was arrested over the weekend after making a threat against Burnet High School, according to the Burnet Consolidated ISD.
  The district was made aware on Saturday night of a photo posted to Snapchat of what appeared to be an assault rifle with the caption, "School finna be crazy Monday."
  It was jointly investigated by the Burnet County Sheriff's Office and Burnet Police Department. Investigators contacted the student who made the post and his parents.
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• Trump sues CNN for defamation

  03-10-2022 23:06 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - Former President Trump has sued CNN in federal court in Florida for defamation.In the lawsuit filed Monday, Trump’s attorneys claim CNN “has sought to use its massive influence — purportedly as a ‘trusted’ news source — to defame the Plaintiff in the minds of its viewers and readers for the purpose of defeating him politically, culminating in CNN claiming credit for ‘[getting] Trump out’ in the 2020 presidential election
  
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• CAMPO proposes changes to key Central Texas projects; how to weigh in

  03-10-2022 22:51 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is previewing some amendments proposed to its multi-year Transportation Improvement Program. These amendments, available for public comment via a virtual open house, will be voted on by CAMPO board members in November.The TIP is a four-year program outline that covers projects in the works between 2023 and 2026. Amendments can include adding or removing a project, altering a project's funding source, length
  
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• APD looking for suspect of robberies at H-E-B, A+ Federal Credit Union

  03-10-2022 22:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is looking for the suspect in two robberies that happened in south Austin on Friday.
  The robberies happened between 2:27 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. at the H-E-B at 6607 S. IH 35 Service Road and the A+ Federal Credit Union at 1402 West Stassney Lane.
  The suspect is described as a white man, between 60 and 75 years old, 5'10" - 6'0" tall, around 200 lbs, and has medium-length white hair.
  He went to H-E-B first, then the bank shortly after. In both cases, he d
  
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• Texas special education employees plead no contest in unlawful restraint case

  03-10-2022 22:42 via kxan.com
  
  HUTTO, Texas (KXAN) – Nearly two years after being charged with unlawfully restraining a student with severe autism, the Hutto Independent School District’s director of special education pleaded no contest to failing to properly report the incident as a part of a plea deal, according to prosecutors.The Williamson County Attorney’s Office waived the unlawful restraint and assault charges against Director Stacie Koerth and district employee Karen Perez on Sept. 12 as a part of th
  
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• Unusually dry start to October continues through ACL Music weekend one

  03-10-2022 22:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Pleasant early-autumn weather continues this week and through the first weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival, though our current dry spell is concerning during what is typically our second-wettest month of the year.Camp Mabry has now gone 26 consecutive days without measurable rainfall, and we are expecting to go another week or more with dry conditions across the area.
  Aside from the steady worsening of drought conditions, very pleasant weather continues through the 7-d
  
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• Kickoff time announced for Longhorns home game Oct. 15 against Iowa State

  03-10-2022 22:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns and Iowa State Cyclones will kick off their Oct. 15 matchup at 11 a.m. from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Texas Athletics announced Monday.The network airing the game is still a question, but it will be either ABC or ESPN2. That will be decided after all games are done on Oct. 8, and the Longhorns have a pretty big one that day. While the offense was great, the Texas defense made huge strides in WVU winTexas takes on rival Oklahoma in the 118th Red River S
  
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• In his 2nd Red River Showdown, Sarkisian is ready for more than just an experience

  03-10-2022 22:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's the Red River Showdown. It's the State Fair of Texas. It's college football at its finest, and Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian really wants that Golden Hat.At Monday's press conference, Sarkisian re-upped his love and affection for the pageantry and aura that college football creates, and he said after getting a taste of the neutral-site rivalry game for the first time last year, he wants the whole thing now. Red River Showdown kickoff time announced from the Cott
  
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• Limited outdoor watering can resume in Cedar Park, Leander after pipeline repair

  03-10-2022 19:55 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Residents in some Austin-area cities can resume outdoor watering on a limited schedule Monday, after it was completely restricted due to a pipeline repair.
  In Cedar Park, customers can return to outdoor watering on their two designated days per week. Restrictions banning irrigation systems and hose-end sprinklers have been lifted, according to the city.
  Here's a breakdown of Cedar Park's designated watering days:
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• Beto O'Rourke pitches Texas guest worker program — how would that work?

  03-10-2022 19:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Questions about immigration kicked off Friday night's debate between the top two candidates for Texas governor, and Democrat Beto O'Rourke suggested a novel idea for the state he said would help create a "safe, legal, orderly path for anyone who wants to come here to work, to join family or to seek asylum."O'Rourke said he would like the state to set up its own guest worker program, something immigration experts said only the federal government has the authority to do now.
  
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• Harry Styles, Willie Nelson back Beto for Texas governor. How could that sway the election?

  03-10-2022 19:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Harry Styles is riding the "watermelon sugar high" of Beto O'Rourke's gubernatorial campaign, endorsing the Democratic challenger during his fifth performance at the Moody Center Sunday. O'Rourke made a surprise appearance during the concert, appearing on the jumbo screen in the pit.It was the second of two celebrity endorsements Sunday, coming just hours after Willie Nelson joined O'Rourke for a "Vote 'Em Out" campaign rally and political endorsement. But what's the weight
  
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• Harry Styles, Willie Nelson back Beto for Texas governor. How could that affect the election?

  03-10-2022 19:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Harry Styles is riding the "watermelon sugar high" of Beto O'Rourke's gubernatorial campaign, endorsing the Democratic challenger during his fifth performance at the Moody Center Sunday. O'Rourke made a surprise appearance during the concert, appearing on the jumbo screen in the pit.It was the second of two celebrity endorsements Sunday, coming just hours after Willie Nelson joined O'Rourke for a "Vote 'Em Out" campaign rally and political endorsement. But what's the weight
  
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• Report: 38% of Austin musicians struggle to pay rent, mortgage

  03-10-2022 19:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin has the slogan as the "Live Music Capital of the World," but for many musicians, the cost of living here has become a price they can't afford to pay.According to data from the 2022 Greater Austin Music Census, 38% are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: New census launches to gain understanding of Austin’s music communityThe census reflects input from 2,260 musicians who answered 85 questions. The questions addressed a range of topics i
  
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• Former Texas secret service agent named TEA chief of school safety and security

  03-10-2022 18:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Four months after the shooting massacre at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Gov. Greg Abbott tapped a new leader to head the state's school safety and security division under the Texas Education Agency.In a press release Monday, the governor announced John P. Scott — a former assistant special agent in charge of the U.S. Secret Service for Dallas/North Texas District — will start immediately as the state's top expert on school safety.
  Scott will oversee the
  
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• Austin Public Health expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility in line with federal guidance

  03-10-2022 17:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After U.S. health leaders expanded eligibility requirements for the monkeypox vaccine, Austin Public Health said it's following suit and offering the shot to those same at-risk populations. This comes as APH said it confirmed its first local case of a woman being diagnosed with monkeypox last week.The new eligibility criteria from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention allows those at risk to get the Jynneos vaccine before they are exposed to the virus, rather than
  
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• Below-average pecan harvest due to drought, summer heat

  03-10-2022 16:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist Larry Stein about this season's expected Texas pecan crop. The projections weren't as optimistic as we'd hope for.Early season varieties of pecans are ready for harvest, but unfortunately, it's been a challenging year for growers. Exceptional drought has made it difficult for pecan growers to keep their trees watered, and the excessive summer heat didn't help.Pecan growers came i
  
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• Study: Nearsightedness getting worse in children, pandemic at fault

  03-10-2022 16:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Optometrist Dr. Denise Smith said the stream of young children coming into her office with worried parents is an alarming sign of the times. Her patients have only gotten younger and more frequent with the onset of the pandemic.
  The complaint is nearsightedness or myopia, a condition where objects further away appear blurry.
  "Now with increased digital devices and the lack of time outdoors, we're seeing it happen a lot more frequently," Smith said.
  Doctors believe th
  
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• Foundation celebrates lifting Austinites out of poverty

  03-10-2022 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin-area nonprofit on Sunday honored those who got off the streets and out of poverty as well as community members who helped them achieve their goals.
  The Dream Come True Foundation said it has helped around 200 people move out of poverty for good over the last 10 years.
  It hosted the Tailgate to Tackle Poverty Sunday afternoon to celebrate those people's successes and honor those who helped along the way.
  "It's wonderful to have food and shelter and things that help
  
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• LIVE: APD honors fallen officer with public visitation, funeral Monday

  03-10-2022 12:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department on Monday will honor a fallen officer who died in a traffic crash last month.Senior APD Officer Anthony "Tony" Martin enrolled in the department's 112th Cadet Class in September 2006, before he was commissioned as an officer in April 2007, per APD. His work with the department included positions on APD's patrol, DWI unit and motors divisions.Prior to serving with APD, Martin had spent 20 years enlisted in the United States Air Force.APD will hol
  
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• APD honors fallen officer with public visitation, funeral Monday

  03-10-2022 12:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department on Monday will honor a fallen officer who died in a traffic crash last month.Senior APD Officer Anthony "Tony" Martin enrolled in the department's 112th Cadet Class in September 2006, before he was commissioned as an officer in April 2007, per APD. His work with the department included positions on APD's patrol, DWI unit and motors divisions.Prior to serving with APD, Martin had spent 20 years enlisted in the United States Air Force.APD will hol
  
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• APD honors fallen officer with public visitation, funeral

  03-10-2022 12:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department on Monday honored a fallen officer who died in a traffic crash last month.Senior APD Officer Anthony "Tony" Martin enrolled in the department's 112th Cadet Class in September 2006, before he was commissioned as an officer in April 2007, per APD. His work with the department included positions on APD's patrol, DWI unit and motors divisions.Prior to serving with APD, Martin had spent 20 years enlisted in the United States Air Force.APD held a publ
  
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• Unusually dry start to October continues for ACL Music weekend one

  03-10-2022 12:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today is another Ozone Action Day in our metro counties of Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, and Williamson Cos.Doing things like avoiding filling up your gas tank during the hottest part of the day, and setting your air conditioner thermostat higher, help on days like this.It was another cool and dry start to the day with overnight lows in the upper 40s to upper 50s. Camp Mabry's low was 58° while the low at Austin-Bergstrom was 52°.Maximums this afternoon again climb in
  
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• The dry forecast continues into the weekend

  03-10-2022 12:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today is another Ozone Action Day in our metro counties of Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, and Williamson Cos.Doing things like filling up your gas tank in the evening and setting your air conditioner thermostat higher help on days like this.It was another cool and dry start to the day with overnight lows in the upper 40s to upper 50s. Camp Mabry's low was 58° while the low at Austin-Bergstrom was 52°.Maximums this afternoon again climb into mostly the middle to upper 8
  
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• October starts dry, drought expected to worsen

  03-10-2022 12:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Other than varying cloud cover and a slight wobble in our temperatures, this week's weather pattern looks fairly quiet (and pleasant!)Today will feature a mix of sunshine and clouds as moisture from Hurricane Orlene continues to stream northeast into our area. Although you'll notice a little less blue sky, you won't notice any rain as the Pacific moisture is enough to throw a few clouds at us but not enough to spark showers.Afternoon highs will hover just above average through t
  
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• Two in hospital after vehicle hits pole in downtown Austin

  03-10-2022 10:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Travis County EMS says two people are in the hospital Monday morning after a crash between a vehicle and pole in downtown Austin.
  According to Austin Police, the crash happened at Sabine Street and East 11th Street around 2:50 a.m.
  Police say the vehicle hit a light pole.
  APD says the two who were hurt are a man and a woman.
  According to APD, East 11th Street is shut down between Red River Street and the southbound frontage road of Interstate 35.
  
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• 'It's targeting kids' Families share their stories of fentanyl overdoses

  03-10-2022 09:39 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - Family after family has lost a loved one to fentanyl overdoses in Hays County.
  Some of them shared their stories Sunday. It was part of a fentanyl awareness meeting led by the Hays County Sheriff's Office.
  One mother who spoke was Shannon McConville.
  "The next time I saw my son was at his service. Six days later in his casket," McConville said.
  She said her son's birthday would've been next week.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Autopsy determines 4th Hays CISD student death linked
  
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• While the offense was great, the Texas defense made huge strides in WVU win

  03-10-2022 04:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns were still mad about losing to Texas Tech last week, so the plan was to take out their anger on the next team they played.
  Enter, West Virginia. Efficient Longhorns roll past West Virginia 38-20 for 1st Big 12 win"Last week was a slap in the face to us because we didn't feel like we played to the best of our ability," Longhorns linebacker Jaylan Ford said after the 38-20 win over the Mountaineers. "Especially going in there feeling like you should have w
  
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• This town of 600 is the new Center of U.S. Population

  03-10-2022 01:07 via kxan.com
  
  HARTVILLE, Missouri (KXAN) — Every 10 years the U.S. Census and NOAA's National Geodetic Survey coordinate to calculate the center of the U.S. population in order to look at shifts and trends of where people live.
  For the most recent 2020 Census, the Center of U.S. Population was determined to be in Hartville, Missouri.The calculation is done by counting the population of the United States, finding their location and averaging it out across the country. What they come up with is "the avera
  
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• Longhorns volleyball stays perfect with sweet of Texas Tech

  03-10-2022 00:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns volleyball team stayed perfect Sunday after a sweep of Texas Tech in Lubbock.The No. 1 Longhorns dropped the Red Raiders in front of a record crowd of over 6,000 behind a huge match from Madisen Skinner. She tied a career-high with 19 kills and hit .529 on 34 attempts. She had 10 kills in the third set to seal the match and seven in the first set.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sp
  
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• Longhorns volleyball stays perfect with sweep of Texas Tech

  03-10-2022 00:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns volleyball team stayed perfect Sunday after a sweep of Texas Tech in Lubbock.The No. 1 Longhorns dropped the Red Raiders in front of a record crowd of over 6,000 behind a huge match from Madisen Skinner. She tied a career-high with 19 kills and hit .529 on 34 attempts. She had 10 kills in the third set to seal the match and seven in the first set.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sp
  
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