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• Texas Longhorns back in AP Top 25, USA Today Coaches Poll after blowout win in Red River Showdown

  09-10-2022 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is back ... in the top 25 rankings.Following the 49-0 blowout victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Showdown on Saturday, the Longhorns moved into a tie for No. 22 in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings and No. 24 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.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/newslettersTexas is tied with Kentucky, who took another big tumble in the AP
  
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• Man in Texas had over 250 files of child porn, sentenced to 15 years

  09-10-2022 20:45 via kxan.com
  
  MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who authorities said was illegally residing in Palmview, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to downloading over 250 files of child pornography.Jose Ricardo Zamora-Ibarra, 35, was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison for obtaining child pornography, a news release from U.S. Immigration and Customs and Enforcement stated.Through an investigation, Homeland Security Investigations recovered a laptop belonging to Zamora-Ibarra an
  
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• Texas man arrested after SpaceX reports guns, vehicle stolen, sheriff's office says

  09-10-2022 20:41 via kxan.com
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Texas man was arrested in connection to a string of burglaries at the SpaceX facilities in Boca Chica Beach, according to the Cameron County Sheriff's Department.
  Deputies responded to a call Sept. 13 at the SpaceX facilities near Boca Chica Beach, where several vehicles had been burglarized.
  "The SpaceX security officers informed the deputies and investigators that several vehicles had been burglarized, including two firearms and one vehicle that had
  
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• 6 plead guilty, may face life in prison for cocaine trafficking in Texas

  09-10-2022 19:20 via kxan.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Several men have pleaded guilty for their roles in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced this week.Mexican citizens Jose Bernardo Gonzalez-Gomez, 55, and Jose Santiago Luna-Duran, 45; Arlando Garcia-Garcia, 40, and Martin Vela-Alanis, 58, both legal permanent residents of Edinburg; and Oscar Obed Manzanares, 21, and Martin Adrusbel Vela, 35, both of Edinburg, pleaded guilty Wednesday for their respective roles in a con
  
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• Texas lawmakers plan medical billing fix next session after KXAN investigation

  09-10-2022 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  This report is an update to KXAN’s “Medical Debt Lawsuits” investigation. Our team will continue following the story ahead of Texas’ legislative session in 2023. AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, signed onto Senate Bill 2122 in Texas' last legislative session in 2021, he said he thought it was a "very common sense" and "simple" way to protect patients and their finances."Before a health care provider pursues any debt collection against
  
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• Texas man accused of kidnapping, holding woman in hotel for 2 weeks

  09-10-2022 18:53 via kxan.com
  
  MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -- A Texas man is behind bars after investigators said he allegedly kidnapped a woman and kept her inside a hotel for two weeks by threatening to kill her if she tried to escape.Juan Dominguez, 24, of Midland, has been charged with Kidnapping, Assault, Interfering With a 911 Call, and Evading Arrest. According to court documents, on October 4, officers with the Midland Police Department were called to a hotel after employees called 911 to report a disturbance betw
  
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• 2 killed in crash near Del Valle identified; 3rd person taken to hospital

  09-10-2022 16:32 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Two people who died in a crash in the 14000 block of Pearce Lane early Sunday morning were identified by the Texas Department of Public Safety on Monday. A third person was taken to the hospital.
  The Austin Fire Department, Travis County Fire Rescue and ATCEMS were on the scene Sunday and reported a single-vehicle crash with three patients.Texas DPS said troopers also responded to the crash. It was found a 2007 Toyota Camry with a driver and two passengers ins
  
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• 2 dead, 1 injured after early morning crash near Del Valle

  09-10-2022 16:32 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Multiple agencies responded to a call for a vehicle rescue in the 14000 block of Pearce Lane early Sunday morning, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.The Austin Fire Department, Travis County Fire Rescue and ATCEMS were on the scene and reported a single-vehicle crash with three patients.ATCEMS reported two of the three patients were unconscious, but in an update said two adults related to the crash died at the scene. A third adult was taken to the hospital
  
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• 1 dead after single-vehicle crash at SH 45, Mopac in SW Austin

  09-10-2022 14:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Police Department said a person died early Sunday morning after a single-vehicle crash near southwest Austin.APD said it responded to the crash at 4:32 a.m. in the 11700 block of S. Mopac, and officers found a man in the roadway. Austin-Travis County EMS performed life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at 4:52 a.m., according to APD.Officials said southbound Mopac at State Highway 45 remained closed as of 7:30 a.m.
  
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• Julia weakens to a tropical storm

  09-10-2022 14:40 via kxan.com
  
  NICARAGUA (KXAN) -- Former Hurricane Julia made landfall near EARLY Sunday morning at Laguna de Perlas.The late-morning update from the National Hurricane Center shows that Julia's winds are down to 70 mph. The winds will continue to decrease the rest of the day. The storm is moving to the west at 15 mph as it travels across Nicaragua.Julia no longer a hurricaneThe storm will turn to more of a west-northwest movement tonight. Julia will move along the coasts of El Salavador, Guatemala, and Hondu
  
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• Hurricane Julia makes landfall

  09-10-2022 14:40 via kxan.com
  
  NICARAGUA (KXAN) -- Hurricane Julia is onshore after making landfall near EARLY Sunday morning at Laguna de Perlas.The latest update from the National Hurricane Center shows the hurricane was located 100 miles west-northwest of Bluefields, Nicaragua moving west at 16 mph.
  Hurricane Julia to weaken todayJulia will weaken to a tropical storm as wind speeds decrease as it moves to the west. The storm will turn to more of a west-northwest movement tomorrow. Thus, Julia will move over Nicaragua today
  
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• Remaining dry until Wednesday night

  09-10-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Expect another unseasonably warm afternoon with most highs in the upper 80s to a few low 90s. The day will start with a mostly sunny sky but clouds will increase during the afternoon.The third day of the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival will have the same feel as Saturday. The opening acts today will perform under a mostly sunny with temperatures in the low 80s. For the final acts tonight the temperatures will be around 80°.A few more clouds this aftern
  
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• Low rain chances coming with mid-week cold front

  09-10-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Partly cloudy skies wrap up the afternoon with highs in the upper 80s.Clouds will fade gradually overnight with lows heading for the mid 60s by the time we're out the door Monday morning.Monday and Tuesday feature similar weather with sunshine and scattered clouds and temperatures close to 90 degrees.The humidity will be rising during the first half of the week ahead of a Wednesday night cold front.Muggy meterBefore the front temperatures should spike in the mid 90s Wednesday af
  
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• Texas D.A. accused of impersonating Walmart shooting victim's family

  09-10-2022 14:08 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Who is impersonating the Walmart shooting victim’s family? The latest court filing alleges district attorney Yvonne Rosales and her legal counselor are behind it, implicating the breaking of the gag order put in place for the Walmart case.Thursday morning a court filing signed by attorney Justin Underwood, appointed to represent the Hoffmann family, was submitted as a review of an alleged ‘gag order’ violation that was put in place on July 1 of thi
  
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• Texas man sentenced; traffic stop uncovers 550 pounds of liquid meth

  09-10-2022 14:03 via kxan.com
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Texas man was sentenced to prison after authorities found over 550 pounds of liquid meth in his gas tank.
  Pedro Rodriguez III, 45, of San Benito, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute liquid meth, a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Southern District of Texas stated.On Jan. 11, an officer with the San Benito Police Department pulled Rodriguez over after he switched lanes wit
  
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• Texas Pumpkin Fest returns to Leander bigger than ever

  09-10-2022 05:13 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Pumpkin Fest opened its largest event yet to visitors on Saturday. The number of guests expected to tick up to 75,000 by the time the event closes its doors at the end of the month.Lisa Beth Thomas, marketing director for the Texas Pumpkin Fest, says last year's event hosted more than 50,000 guests, with the fest even getting congested at times."We just had so many people last year," Thomas said. "It was a little crowded so we wanted to make it bigger so k
  
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• Pro-abortion rights activists rally in Austin for National “Women’s Wave” event

  09-10-2022 02:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, roughly 100 people went to the Long Center Saturday morning to listen to pro-abortion rights activists ahead of the 2022 midterms election in a few weeks."I don’t think they care, and I don’t think they’re listening to us," said Paxton Smith in a speech at the event.
  Paxton Smith was the 19-year-old activist who made headlines last year when she spoke out against Senate Bill 8 in
  
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• State of Texas: Common ground solutions where Texans agree

  09-10-2022 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - More Texas voters of all ages say they're worried about the path Texas is taking.New polling from the non-partisan non-profit group Texas 2036 found 93% of Texas voters expressed concern about the state's future.More than a third, 38% in the poll, said they are "extremely concerned."That's up from 25% when Texas 2036 did their previous poll in 2021.The concern cuts across party lines. But the poll also found common ground between Republicans and Democrats when it comes to solu
  
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