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• Instant Analysis: Longhorns seize the moment, dominate rival Sooners

  08-10-2022 23:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It was a moment that Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said he's been waiting for through all the team's preparation and progress this season, and it came in perhaps the biggest way possible Saturday.Texas beat Oklahoma in every phase of the game and romped to a 49-0 win at the Cotton Bowl, the largest margin of victory ever for the Longhorns in the series.KXAN's Jonathan Thomas and Billy Gates break down the game and what it means for the Longhorns not just now, but mov
  
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• Free menstrual products available at some Austin city facilities

  08-10-2022 21:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Free menstrual products are now offered at some Austin city facilities, a city memo said Friday.Tampons and pads are available at some public libraries, Austin Public Health facilities and recreation centers.
  In May, Austin City Council approved a measure to put free menstrual products in some city facilities and prioritize funding for them in the 2022-23 city budget. The city facilities include:
  City-owned showers and bathrooms accessible to people experiencing homelessnes
  
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• Multiple departments respond to fire at northwest Austin home

  08-10-2022 21:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Crews responded to a two-story residential home in the 9900 block of Palmbrook Drive in northwest Austin for a fire Friday afternoon, according to the Austin Fire Department.AFD said Austin, Cedar Park and Round Rock units were on the scene responding.According to the department, the fire was mainly confined to the attic area over the garage, and the cause was ruled to be an accidental electrical.Crews respond to house fire in the 9900 block of Palmbrook Drive (AFD photo)Cr
  
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• 72-year-old Texas woman scammed out of $75,000

  08-10-2022 21:05 via kxan.com
  
  KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) — A Texas woman is warning people about the dangers of scam artists after crooks tricked her out of $75,000.The 72-year-old was hit with a series of scams and once those scammers collected enough information, they knew exactly what to do to scare her."It's all gone," Karen Koehler said.It all started with a phone call. A man said he could install McAfee on Koehler's computer, which she needed.But after he got into her computer, everything went downhill.She then got
  
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• APD asks for help identifying north Austin stabbing suspect

  08-10-2022 20:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Friday, the Austin Police Department asked for help identifying a suspect in regard to a Sept. 22 aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred in the 8500 block of N. Lamar Blvd.Austin Police said officers responded to a call for a stabbing at approximately 1:08 p.m. and, at the scene, found a victim with multiple stab wounds.APD said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment for her injuries, but there has been no update on the status of those injuries
  
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• AFD holds graduation ceremony for newest cadets

  08-10-2022 20:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Friday, the Austin Fire Department held a graduation ceremony to welcome its newest members.The ceremony for cadet class 134 began at 10 a.m. and was held at the Great Hills Baptist Church, 10500 Jollyville Road.Nearly three dozen cadets graduated during the ceremony — joining the 14th-largest fire department in the country.
  
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• Red River Blowout: Longhorns crush Oklahoma Sooners 49-0 to claim 1st rivalry win since 2018

  08-10-2022 17:53 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) — It was all Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday.Texas claimed the Golden Hat in emphatic fashion with a 49-0 throttling of the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday in the 118th Red River Showdown.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/newslettersIt's Texas' largest margin of victory ever in the rivalry and the first time Texas shut out Oklahoma since 1965. That year, Texas was No.
  
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• LIVE UPDATES: Texas pounding Oklahoma 28-0 at halftime of Red River Showdown

  08-10-2022 17:53 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) — It has been all Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday.The return of Quinn Ewers has gone nearly perfect has Texas built a 28-0 lead over Oklahoma at halftime of the 118th Red River Showdown in Dallas.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/newslettersEwers has 211 yards on 16 of 22 passing with three touchdowns. Bijan Robinson has 95 rushing yards on 16 carries and Jordan Whi
  
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• LIVE UPDATES: Texas, Oklahoma meet for the 118th Red River Showdown

  08-10-2022 17:53 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) — One of the most storied rivalries in college football adds another chapter Saturday at the Cotton Bowl.The 118th Red River Showdown isn't just a football game, it's an experience that's one-of-one with fans evenly split throughout the 92,000-seat stadium and the State Fair of Texas as a backdrop.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/newslettersIt's the first time since 1998 th
  
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• Tropical cyclone heads to Nicaragua

  08-10-2022 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  NICARAGUA (KXAN) -- On Friday, Julia became the tenth named storm of the Atlantic season. It is the only tropical cyclone being watched at this time.Saturday's late-morning advisory from the National Hurricane Center indicated the winds are up to 65 mph with gusts to 75 mph. The tropical storm will become a hurricane this afternoon as the winds increase to 80 mph. The storm is racing west through the Caribbean at over 20 mph.T.S. Julia to become a hurricane by Saturday afternoonIt is forecast to
  
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• Hurricane Julia heading for Nicaragua

  08-10-2022 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  NICARAGUA (KXAN) -- On Friday, Julia became the tenth named storm of the Atlantic season. It is the only tropical cyclone being watched at this time.Saturday's early evening advisory from the National Hurricane Center indicated the winds are up to 75 mph with gusts up to 85 mph making Julia officially a hurricane. The storm is racing west through the Caribbean at almost 20 mph.Julia is officially a hurricaneIt is forecasted to strengthen a little prior to landfall approximately north of Bluefiel
  
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• AFD responds to gas leak in southeast Austin

  08-10-2022 17:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Fire Department said crews were on the scene of a gas line that had been struck by an excavator in the 1700 block of E. Oltorf St.AFD originally said the damage was to a 2-inch gas line, but later reported it was a 6-inch gas line.At 9:46 a.m., AFD tweeted that traffic in the area was closed in all directions, and some businesses were evacuated. AFD also said people should avoid the area.At 10 a.m., fire crews were monitoring the gas plume.AFD provided an update
  
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• Rain chances rising as cold front eyes Central Texas

  08-10-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The air dried out nicely after our morning cold front, but breezy winds increased our fire danger. The rest of the afternoon will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s to near 90.Another warm afternoonTonight will be mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows dropping into the low 60s. If we were to ease up on the wind a little bit then 50s would be more widespread to start your Sunday morning.Sunday looks similar to Saturday, but with a few more clouds around during the afte
  
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• Dry and warm for the weekend with rain returning next week

  08-10-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Friday's clouds have cleared out leaving a mostly clear sky overnight. A cold front is pushing southwest through the area but there will not be any cooling behind it. A northeast wind will be left after the front passes.Today will be mostly sunny with most highs above normal ... 85°.Another warm afternoonThe weather will remain dry for Day #2 of Weekend #1 of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. NEW BLOG: October allergies: What to expect in Central TexasThe forecast conti
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Friday, Oct. 7

  08-10-2022 06:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A showdown for the 6A-District 26 lead is brewing.Westlake ran away with a 66-17 win over Anderson and Dripping Springs thumped Akins 67-6 on Friday, and the two juggernauts meet next week to see who has the inside track to the district title.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/newslettersGeorgetown picked up a big win 70-16over Leander and Cedar Ridge topped Stony Point 44-
  
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• Tension continues to brew ahead of Round Rock ISD school board elections

  08-10-2022 05:19 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) - A video by a political action committee backing challengers to Round Rock ISD incumbents is being accused of spreading misinformation. Candidates supported by the PAC say the video is just reminding voters of the board's shortcomings.The video was made by the group Round Rock One Family. Along the course of the four-minute video, title slates list the frequent talking points of the five conservative candidates trying to unseat places 1,3,4,5 and 6.Access Round Rock is
  
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• First responders keeping an eye on Lady Bird Lake as Austin City Limits kicks off

  08-10-2022 04:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — While thousands of people will pack into Zilker Park for Austin City Limits Music Festival, there will be some people who take in the music from Lady Bird Lake."I have been to ACL multiple times since I've lived here," said Dana Seramur, who was heading out on Lady Bird Lake to listen to music from ACL. "You can't really see anything, but I enjoy just listening to it."She wasn't alone on Friday afternoon as a number of canoes and paddle boarders were out listening to b
  
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• Austin Public Health providing free COVID vaccine clinics across Travis County through the weekend

  08-10-2022 04:05 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Austin Public Health and Travis County community organizations are setting up COVID-19 vaccines clinics throughout the county this weekend.
  Clinics are open to everyone who's eligible for a vaccine and do not require identification, insurance, or proof of citizenship. All vaccinations are free.
  If you're getting a booster shot, bring your vaccine record card to be updated.
  It's recommended that anyone getting a shot wear appropriate clothing, such as shirts that al
  
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• NYC mayor asks El Paso to stop busing migrants

  08-10-2022 01:26 via kxan.com
  
  (Texas Tribune) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday declared a state of emergency to help handle an influx of asylum-seekers being bused into the city from Texas and other states who are estimated to have increased the number of people in the city’s shelters to a record high.New York City had more than 61,000 individuals — almost 20,000 of them children — in its shelter system, including homeless New Yorkers and thousands of asylum-seekers who were bused there from all
  
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• LIST: Artists with Central Texas roots to look out for at ACL

  08-10-2022 01:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --With plenty of musicians heading to Central Texas to play Austin City Limits Music Festival over the next two weekends, there are also several who are Austin-based. If you attend ACL, be sure to check out these Central Texas artists while you are there.
  FridayConan Gray (Weekend 2)Asleep at the Wheel (Weekend 1)Sarah & the Sundays (Weekend 1)D.Carr (Weekend 2)Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective (Weekend 2)School of Rock, Austin (both weekends)SaturdayAdrian Quesada (W
  
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• Being Bob Schneider: How the Austin musician keeps growing in his favorite city

  08-10-2022 00:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Singer-songwriter Bob Schneider will always be connected to Austin. If you’ve lived in Austin, then you’ve likely seen him in concert or heard his music. To many, his music represents the heartbeat of this city.Schneider and Austin are linked together in a love story. Austin City Limits Music Festival ‘Survival’ Guide: Everything you need to know before going“I think of Austin as this person I fell in love with when I was young, and I’ve been
  
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• In rare event, alligator in South Padre Island surf spurs rescuers to take action

  08-10-2022 00:39 via kxan.com
  
  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 7 1/2-foot wild alligator found itself in unfamiliar, salty waters recently, surprising tourists and visitors on a popular stretch of beach on South Padre Island.Rescuers told ValleyCentral that beachgoers had started to post photos and video of the alligator to social media, alerting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials to the possible danger. The alligator was struggling in the constant waves, rescuers said, and needed to be rel
  
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• High inflation translates to some higher menu prices at ACL Fest

  08-10-2022 00:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Amanda Wadsworth has been curating her menu for the ACL Festival for months.
  "We're doing a pizza pocket pie, which is like just straight up like kind of pepperoni pie, but in our pizza crust, and then we have a nacho beef pie with like black beans and peppers and onions," explained the owner of Tiny Pies.
  They're also serving their chocolate cream and apple fried tiny pies, their key lime pie freeze they offered at last year's festival, and their traditional chicken pot pie in
  
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• Hundreds of ACL Festival staff to carry naloxone this year in case of overdoses

  08-10-2022 00:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Travis County and a local nonprofit have together donated hundreds of doses of naloxone, a nasal overdose reversal treatment, to Austin City Limits Music Festival this year. It's a new initiative aimed at preventing possible overdoses, according to Travis County Judge Andy Brown.
  Brown said the county supplied roughly 60 doses of the spray which have made their way to some members of the bartending team. A nonprofit supplied hundreds more, which have gone to a large portion of A
  
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