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• No. 1 Longhorns thump Kansas State at home, sets up top-25 showdown with Baylor

  13-10-2022 23:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns head volleyball coach Jerritt Elliott described the Kansas State Wildcats as a "dangerous" team earlier in the week. It turns out his team was ready for it.The No. 1 Longhorns ran away with its fourth consecutive sweep in blowout fashion Wednesday at Gregory Gym 25-16, 25-17, 25-13 to stay undefeated. The Longhorns hit .380 for the match and had 11 blocks, holding the Wildcats to a .137 hitting percentage. No. 1 Longhorns volleyball top Horned Frogs, remain
  
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• Motorcyclist dead after Taylor hit-and-run

  13-10-2022 23:46 via kxan.com
  
  TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — Officers with the Taylor Police Department began an investigation Thursday after an overnight collision resulted in the death of a man near the 2000 block of West Second Street.According to TPD, a caller reported the collision at 12:23 a.m. Thursday after a pickup truck struck a motorcycle.TPD said 23-year-old Jesse Daniel Baldenegro, the driver of the motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene.According to police, 27-year-old Guillermo Hernandez-Huerta was identif
  
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• How Austin first responders are gearing up for event-heavy weekend

  13-10-2022 23:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — This weekend will be a busy one on the entertainment and sports fronts here in Austin, with the Austin City Limits Music Festival returning for Weekend 2, a University of Texas at Austin home game Saturday and Austin FC's match against Real Salt Lake Sunday.With so many events happening across town, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services is working with its partnership agencies to prep staffing, equipment and making sure non-event areas still have resources in the
  
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• 1 killed, another taken to hospital after wreck near Bee Cave

  13-10-2022 23:38 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Drivers should expect delays Thursday afternoon in western Travis County after a crash killed one person and sent another to the hospital.
  The wreck involved three vehicles and happened near the 17200 block of State Highway 71 west of Bee Cave, according to Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services. This is close to Pedernales Summit Parkway.
  When paramedics initially responded, ATCEMS officials said the head-on crash with a rollover left one person pinn
  
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• APD paying sworn employees overtime to answer 911 calls

  13-10-2022 23:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As a short-term solution to ongoing staff shortages at the Austin Police Department 911 call center, the department is allowing sworn employees to work overtime to answer calls.
  APD said they've had to come up with "unconventional solutions" to the issue of vacancies within the call center, and that this is a temporary fix and not a preferred method of filling those vacancies, a department spokesperson told KXAN.Previous coverage: Fewer 911 call-takers per shift, why APD did thi
  
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• Cooler, less humid morning Friday

  13-10-2022 23:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Clear skies, low humidity and mild temperatures settle in behind the recent cool front. Dry air will help drop temperatures to the 50s and lower 60s on Friday morning.Forecast low temperatures early FridayThe cool front, however, is set to reverse course as a warm front during the day on Friday. As the warm front moves northward through our area, southerly winds return and humidity climbs quickly through the day. This will set us up for a hot, muggy Austin City Limits Music Fest
  
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• West Nile virus found in 2 Georgetown mosquito samples

  13-10-2022 23:06 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- Two mosquito trap samples collected in Georgetown on Oct. 11 have tested positive for West Nile virus.
  The traps were located in Geneva Park and in Berry Creek. These are the first positive traps in 2022 at these locations.Mosquito trap in Cedar Park tests positive for West Nile virusMosquitoes are present in Central Texas year-round, but the population is largest and most active from May through November when warm temperatures and rain create ideal breeding cond
  
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• LIVE UPDATES: Bowie, Buda Johnson meet in potential playoff-deciding game at Burger Stadium

  13-10-2022 23:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thursday night could decide who gets in the playoffs and who stays home in 6A-District 26 this season.Buda Johnson and Bowie clash at Burger Stadium in southwest Austin at 7:30 p.m. As the district standings look now, there's only room for one in the postseason.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/newslettersBowie is 3-1 and has a game in hand over 3-2 Buda Johnson, so if the
  
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• Huge 2nd quarter leads to Bowie's 49-7 blowout win over Buda Johnson

  13-10-2022 23:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bowie blew up for 35 points in the second quarter and turned what looked to be a competitive game into a blowout Thursday night at Burger Stadium.The Bulldogs scored on seven consecutive possessions en route to a 49-7 win over Buda Johnson in 6A-District 26 play.The teams traded punts for the first few possessions until Bowie broke through. With 2:15 left in the first quarter, Bulldogs' receiver Nehemiah Smith-Livingston took a handoff and made a tremendous 70-yard run, bre
  
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• Bowie, Buda Johnson meet in potential playoff-deciding game at Burger Stadium

  13-10-2022 23:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thursday night could decide who gets in the playoffs and who stays home in 6A-District 26 this season.Buda Johnson and Bowie clash at Burger Stadium in southwest Austin at 7:30 p.m. As the district standings look now, there's only room for one in the postseason.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/newslettersBowie is 3-1 and has a game in hand over 3-2 Buda Johnson, so if the
  
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• La Niña winter now 75% likely; here's when it ends

  13-10-2022 22:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The mid-October ENSO (El Niño - Southern Oscillation) update from the Climate Prediction Center and the Columbia Climate School points toward an even higher probability of a third winter in a row of La Niña, increasing the odds over previous forecasts. How this winter's La nina could impact next summerA month ago, the odds of La Niña continuing through winter (December-February) were at 65%, but the latest forecast odds have jumped to 75%.What does a La
  
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• Photos: Superheroes make an appearance at Dell Children’s Medical Center

  13-10-2022 22:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday morning, Austin Police officers dressed as superheroes arrived at Dell Children’s Medical Center in east Austin for Superhero Day.Dell Children’s officials said the goal of the event was to provide a fun-filled day for hospital patients by allowing them to interact with APD officers dressed as superheroes.According to event organizers, APD officers portrayed 14 superheroes, including Batman, Black Panther, Ironman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and S
  
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• Mexico's avocados dominate the Texas market— but why do they taste so good?

  13-10-2022 20:34 via kxan.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — From your morning avocado toast to the guac served at a local restaurant, avocados have become a staple in the Texas diet, putting the state at the top of the list for consumers of Mexican avocados.
  California and Texas are the top two markets when it comes to the consumption of avocados from Mexico.
  Consumers in both markets are also the shrewdest at selecting, handling and preparing them, said Ron Campbell, executive director of the Mexican Hass Avocado
  
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• Lake Buchanan community keeps their water access and their money after KXAN investigation

  13-10-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  LLANO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — On Sept. 30, the Buchanan Lake Village Landowners Association president, Theo Van Eeten, received a letter from the Lower Colorado River Authority, LCRA, informing him that South Street Park, the community-owned land, will now have free public access for boating and general recreation on Lake Buchanan.
  The letter comes nearly a month after KXAN's investigation addressed Van Eeten's concerns about a land lease. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Lake Buchanan community concerne
  
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• Lake Buchanan community keeps its water access and money after KXAN investigation

  13-10-2022 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  LLANO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — On Sept. 30, the Buchanan Lake Village Landowners Association president, Theo Van Eeten, received a letter from the Lower Colorado River Authority, LCRA, informing him that South Street Park, the community-owned land, will now have free public access for boating and general recreation on Lake Buchanan.
  The letter comes nearly a month after KXAN's investigation addressed Van Eeten's concerns about a land lease. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Lake Buchanan community concerne
  
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• 'That's why we do it': Austin Energy lineman help with Hurricane Ian recovery

  13-10-2022 20:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Energy crew spent a week helping Floridians pick up the pieces after Hurricane Ian, and for some, it was an emotional experience.
  Ian made its Florida landfall as a Category 4 on the southwest coast of the state in late September.
  A team of 17 Austin Energy lineworkers and support personnel left for Florida on Sept. 28 and returned earlier this month. The crew took six bucket trucks, three digging derricks and 12 support vehicles with them to help restore power.PR
  
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• Records: Man arrested after attempted sexual assault in north Austin

  13-10-2022 19:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested Oct. 1 in connection with an attempted sexual assault in north Austin that happened during the early morning hours of the same day.On Oct. 1, officers with the Austin Police Department responded to a call in the 11400 block of Burnet Rd. at about 5:48 a.m. for an assault in progress. The caller said a man was beating someone with a stick.An APD officer arrived and found the victim lying on the ground. The officer said she had fresh injuries to her face an
  
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• Cedar Park accepting comments for Mobility Master Plan

  13-10-2022 19:36 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- In the past 7 years, Cedar Park's population has increased by 17 percent—and with more people moving in, the city wants to know what transportation improvements you want to see.The Cedar Park Mobility Master Plan is open for comment from now until November 4.You are your city's eyes and ears. A valuable resource to decision-makers.The City of Cedar Park launched the Mobility Master Plan this week. They're spending $275k over the next year to study and review the
  
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• Live: Jan. 6 committee to unveil new evidence ahead of election

  13-10-2022 19:04 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsNation) — The House Select Committee in charge of investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol is holding its 10th public hearing Thursday afternoon, ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
  The Select Committee is expected to reveal new documentary evidence collected from thousands of pages of Secret Service data, according to a committee aide who discussed the hearing on the condition of anonymity. The hearing is expected to look different than previous hear
  
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• Live: Jan. 6 committee to unveil new evidence

  13-10-2022 19:04 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsNation) — The House Select Committee in charge of investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol is holding its 10th public hearing Thursday afternoon, ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
  The Select Committee is expected to reveal new documentary evidence collected from thousands of pages of Secret Service data, according to a committee aide who discussed the hearing on the condition of anonymity. The hearing is expected to look different than previous hear
  
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• Jan. 6 committee votes to subpoena Trump for testimony

  13-10-2022 19:04 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsNation) — The House Select Committee in charge of investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol is holding its 10th public hearing Thursday afternoon, ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
  The Select Committee is expected to reveal new documentary evidence collected from thousands of pages of Secret Service data, according to a committee aide who discussed the hearing on the condition of anonymity. The hearing is expected to look different than previous hear
  
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• How screening young children for anxiety, depression works

  13-10-2022 17:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There's new advice from a group of doctors and leading experts recommending children as early as 8 years old to have their mental health routinely screened — even if they don't show any signs of problems.These recommendations were released this week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.According to the recommendations, kids 8 years old and older should get screened for anxiety. Universal screenings for depression are recommended for kids 12 years old and up.
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• New ERCOT leader to make first public remarks Thursday

  13-10-2022 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans will get their first chance Thursday afternoon to hear publicly from the new leader of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the organization that manages the state's power grid.
  Pablo Vegas began serving as ERCOT's new president and CEO on Oct. 1. The organization's board of directors announced in August they chose him for that position after an "exhaustive nationwide search." He previously led a utility company that served a six-state area and worked b
  
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• New ERCOT leader talks about rebuilding trust with Texans

  13-10-2022 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans got their first chance Thursday afternoon to hear publicly from the new leader of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the organization that manages the state's power grid.
  Pablo Vegas began serving as ERCOT's new president and CEO on Oct. 1. The organization's board of directors announced in August they chose him for that position after an "exhaustive nationwide search." He previously led a utility company that served a six-state area and worked before
  
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• New ERCOT leader makes first public remarks

  13-10-2022 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans got their first chance Thursday afternoon to hear publicly from the new leader of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the organization that manages the state's power grid.
  Pablo Vegas began serving as ERCOT's new president and CEO on Oct. 1. The organization's board of directors announced in August they chose him for that position after an "exhaustive nationwide search." He previously led a utility company that served a six-state area and worked before
  
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• LIVE: New ERCOT leader makes first public remarks

  13-10-2022 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans will get their first chance Thursday afternoon to hear publicly from the new leader of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the organization that manages the state's power grid.
  Pablo Vegas began serving as ERCOT's new president and CEO on Oct. 1. The organization's board of directors announced in August they chose him for that position after an "exhaustive nationwide search." He previously led a utility company that served a six-state area and worked b
  
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• Remote workers are worried about getting laid off first. They might be right.

  13-10-2022 16:50 via kxan.com
  
  (Austin Business Journal) — Remote workers worried about being first on the layoff chopping block might have reason to be concerned — at least according to a new survey of managers.About 60% of 3,000 American managers surveyed for presentation software firm Beautiful.ai’s The Future of Digital Work report said it's likely remote employees would be laid off first.The survey illustrates some of the tricky situations facing employers in the hybrid era — partic
  
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• Parkland school shooter to get life sentence for killing 17

  13-10-2022 16:39 via kxan.com
  
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz will be sentenced to life without parole for the 2018 murder of 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, after the jury said Thursday that it could not unanimously agree that he should be executed.The jury’s recommendation came after seven hours of deliberations over two days, ending a three-month trial that included graphic videos, photos and testimony from the massacre and its aftermath, hea
  
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• Jury reaches decision on sentence of Parkland school shooter

  13-10-2022 16:39 via kxan.com
  
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A jury said Thursday that it has reached a decision on whether to recommend that Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz be executed for the 2018 massacre that killed 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.The recommendation was not immediately released and came in the second day of deliberations, 15 minutes after jurors arrived and examined the gun Cruz used.The decision promises an end to a three-month trial that included gra
  
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• Extreme drought returns to Austin

  13-10-2022 16:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thursday morning’s latest Drought Monitor update continues to expand and worsen our drought in Central Texas for the fifth week in a row. The latest update now puts the city of Austin in the "extreme" category. You can see there was a worsening of a full class change for a large portion of the Austin metro including parts of Gillespie and Burnet counties. First Warning: Cooler, wetter weather less than a week awayU.S. Drought Monitor Class ChangeA worsening droug
  
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• Leander police locate missing man with autism

  13-10-2022 16:15 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — Police said they found a man with autism after he disappeared early Thursday morning.
  The Leander Police Department posted an update on social media at about 9:50 a.m. that read the man "has been located and is in good health." Police also thanked people for reporting tips about his whereabouts.
  Police initially said he was last seen at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday.
  
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• Leander police ask for help finding missing man with autism

  13-10-2022 16:15 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — Police are asking for the community's help to find a man with autism who disappeared Thursday.
  The Leander Police Department shared officers are now looking for Tajon Richardson. Police described him as a man with black hair and brown eyes who stands 6'5", weighs 295 pounds and wears black glasses.He last had on a yellow shirt with tacos and Deadpool logos, shorts and gray-colored Croc shoes.
  Police said Richardson was last seen at about 2:30 Thursday morning in the
  
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• LIST: Texas companies that don't exist anymore

  13-10-2022 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It's time for a trip down the Lone Star State's memory lane.Whether it was going out for dinner or picking up some new tennis shoes, a few big Texas businesses that were once household names have gone the way of the dodo.Here's a look back.Foley'sRemember back-to-school shopping at the home of the "Red Apple Sale"?Foley's operated around 69 stores before they were bought out and converted to Macy's locations. (Getty Images)The department store's first location opened in Houston
  
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• 'Secret' Austin-area aerospace company breaks space flight record

  13-10-2022 14:22 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN)— Another one of Central Texas' "best-kept secrets," Firefly Aerospace, is breaking new ground when it comes to space transportation. Earlier this month, the company broke a new record, becoming "the first U.S.-based launch company that launched from the United States to get into orbit on their second attempt," said CEO Bill Webber.On Oct. 3, the company launched its Alpha rocket into orbit from a launchpad at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The flight wa
  
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• Texas State study: Kids get mixed messages about telling the truth

  13-10-2022 14:12 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — It's a lesson many parents pass to their children: do not lie. But new research from Texas State University said kids are getting mixed messages about telling the truth.
  The study published Tuesday in The Journal of Moral Education found adults are more likely to harshly judge children who are bluntly honest compared to more polite children who bend the truth.
  Researchers followed 267 American adults watching videos of 24 children, ages 6 to 15, telling the truth
  
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• How dark money flows into Texas elections advertising — and the Supreme Court cases that got us here

  13-10-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A mysterious new group called Coulda Been Worse, LLC released its latest television advertisement, targeting top Texas Republican leaders and blaming them for problems following the 2021 winter storm.The group first started making headlines last month when it released its first ad blaming “three men,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton, for a myriad of issues facing the state. FACT-CHECK: What claims are true in this Abbott-s
  
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• RIP weird: 'Cemetery of Old Austin' goes up in central Austin yard

  13-10-2022 13:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Everyone gets into the Halloween spirit in different ways, but one central Austin house is remembering the ghosts of weirdness past with its yard decorations.
  The "Cemetery of Old Austin" popped up at a house near St. Johns Avenue and Arroyo Seco. It has tombstones featuring old landmarks, like Katz's Deli and Flipnotics Coffee, and names lost to history books and nostalgic social media threads.Family in town? Austin landmarks and tourist traps even locals loveThere's even
  
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• You'll pay $15 more a month on your Austin Energy bill starting in November, here's why

  13-10-2022 13:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of the more contentious Austin City Council agenda items Thursday was a vote on Austin Energy rate hikes that will cost the average user roughly $15 more a month. We break down that decision, and other items covered during Thursday's meeting.
  Austin Energy rate hikes — approvedAustin City Council members voted Thursday to approve one of two proposed rate hikes for your Austin Energy bill, which will go into effect next month. Council approved the item with a 7-4 v
  
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• Austin City Council to vote on energy rate hikes, single-use plastics

  13-10-2022 13:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here's some of what we're watching during this week's Austin City Council meeting.
  Austin Energy rate hikesAustin City Council members are set to vote on one of two proposed rate hikes for your Austin Energy bill, which would go into effect next month.There are two major components of all residential and commercial customers’ bills, explained Austin Energy spokesperson Matt Mitchell, the base rate and the pass-through rate.Both are proposed to increase this year, and
  
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• Austin City Council approves energy rate hikes, to vote on single-use plastics

  13-10-2022 13:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here's some of what we're watching during this week's Austin City Council meeting.
  Austin Energy rate hikes — approvedAustin City Council members voted Thursday to approve one of two proposed rate hikes for your Austin Energy bill, which will go into effect next month. Council approved the item with a 7-4 vote, with Council Members Mackenzie Kelly, Paige Ellis, Natasha Harper-Madison and Vanessa Fuentes voting against the item.There are two major components of all res
  
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• First Warning: Rain, coldest nights since April on the way

  13-10-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Our next weather-maker is coming into clearer focus with widespread rain looking likely in our near-future.With big events this weekend like the Austin City Limits Music Festival and Austin FC's first-ever playoff game, the Sunday forecast will be one to watch with an increasing possibility of rain. KXAN First Warning Weather ForecastWhat's happening?A strong cold front, the strongest we've seen in months, will approach Central Texas early Monday, bringing rainfall and a te
  
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• First Warning: Near 20º temperature drop coming with rain

  13-10-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a warm and dry start to October, a major change could bring a much cooler plunge of air along with much needed rain to Central Texas.With big events this weekend like the final day of Weekend Two of ACL as well as Austin FC's first-ever playoff game both happening on Sunday...the weather may be impactful. KXAN First Warning Weather ForecastWhat's happening?A strong cold front, the strongest we've seen in months, will approach Central Texas late Sunday, bringing rainfa
  
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• First Warning: Cooler, wetter weather less than a week away

  13-10-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a warm and dry start to October, a major change could bring a much cooler plunge of air along with much needed rain to Central Texas.With big events this weekend like the final day of Weekend Two of ACL as well as Austin FC's first-ever playoff game both happening on Sunday...the weather could certainly be impactful. KXAN First Warning Weather ForecastWhat's happening?A strong cold front, the strongest we've seen in months, will approach Central Texas Sunday, bringing
  
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• ABJ: Study makes case for investing in cheaper housing as Austin group buys more apartments for moderate-income rentals

  13-10-2022 12:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — A new report challenges the idea that investing in more affordable housing developments yields lower returns than luxury apartments — bringing added weight to a local fund that aims to maintain cheaper housing.The report from faculty at Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Austin finds moderate-income rental housing is a viable and profitable investment for those seeking to support a fund that embraces environmental, social a
  
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• Power restored to most customers in parts of Lee County

  13-10-2022 10:37 via kxan.com
  
  LEE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Bluebonnet Electric said 260 customers lost power in an area north of Giddings in Lee County early Thursday morning after Wednesday's cold front blew through the area.
  By 6 a.m., Bluebonnet said power was restored to at least 255 customers. The rest of the members should expect to have power back by 6:30 a.m.
  The fix the outage, Bluebonnet said crews routed power through undamaged lines. The company said a tree falling into a power line was to blame, and crews we
  
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• Power out in parts of Lee County

  13-10-2022 10:37 via kxan.com
  LEE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Bluebonnet Electric says 260 customers lost power in an area north of Giddings in Lee County early Thursday morning after Wednesday's cold front blew through the area. The company says power should be restored by 5 a.m.
  At 3:30 a.m., the company said crews found a tree that fell into the power line and were removing the tree.
  Bluebonnet also said the outage was caused by a storm-damaged lightning arrestor and crews would continue inspecting for additional equipment th
  
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• Texas attorney general launches new opioid program: What it does -- and doesn't -- address

  13-10-2022 05:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- They say football is king in Texas and now, the attorney general's office is using it as a way to combat the growing opioid crisis among young people here.Flanked by former football stars from the pros and college across Texas, AG Ken Paxton announced the pilot program called “Friday Night Lights Against Opioids” Wednesday afternoon.
  Paxton says they'll give out more than 3.5 million home kits at high school football programs statewide between October 27 and December
  
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• All eyes on wetter weather late weekend

  13-10-2022 02:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Pleasant weather is expected today and tomorrow behind yesterday's weak cold front.Mostly sunny and dry skies will stretch areawide today with noticeably lower humidity levels. Although the low humidity is welcome, this drier air, in combination with an occasionally breezy north wind, will result in very high fire danger across most of Central Texas today.High to very high fire danger across Central Texas on ThursdayFollowing near-record heat in Austin Wednesday, high temperatur
  
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• Circuit of the Americas gears up for Formula 1 race by adjusting shuttle plans

  13-10-2022 01:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix will be back in Austin soon, and the Circuit of the Americas is getting ready to handle the hundreds of thousands of people expected to visit the stadium.Following issues during last year's F1 race weekend, COTA has made several improvements to its transportation experience, according to Cady Chow, COTA's public relations director. Shaq, DJ Diesel set to perform at Formula 1In 2021, more than 100 buses were canceled last minute,
  
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• Texas National Guard speaks with Hays CISD elementary school about drug prevention

  13-10-2022 01:43 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - It's not every day a helicopter lands at an elementary school, but Wednesday, that's exactly what happened in Hays County.
  It was a part of the Texas National Guard's Joint Counterdrug Task Force that goes across the state to speak at elementary schools.This year they'll go to 26 schools with more than half of them in Hays County.Buda Police Department was one of the law enforcement agencies speaking to elementary school students about the dangers of drugs."With the o
  
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