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• Instant Analysis: Texas Longhorns hang on to win late for a change

  15-10-2022 23:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With all the talk about Iowa State's great defense leading up to the game against Texas, the Longhorns' D made some big plays of their own Saturday.Texas DB Anthony Cook forced a fumble with about two minutes left in the game and Jaylan Ford fell on it to preserve a 24-21 win at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Ford also had an interception in the end zone during the second quarter to keep the Cyclones off the board.KXAN's Roger Wallace and Noah Gross discuss what happened and w
  
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• Best places to raise a family in Texas

  15-10-2022 20:46 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — One of the most important decisions in one's adult life is where to put down roots and raise a family. Luckily, plenty of fantastic options are available in Texas – but is it possible to determine which is best?Niche.com is a ranking and review website that uses federal data, state data, user-generated reviews and other criteria to rank K-12 schools, universities, cities and neighborhoods.According to the description on their website, the methodology behind the Best Place
  
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• How H-E-B became Texas' favorite grocery store

  15-10-2022 20:34 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KDAF) — If there's one thing all Texans can agree on, it's their love for H-E-B.Love Food did an analysis of the best grocery store in every U.S. state, and to no one's surprise, H-E-B has the heart of the Lone Star State."Some staff have been employed here for several decades and the customer service is considered second to none," the report said.Hidden gems: Central Texans share their favorite H-E-B groceriesThis homegrown Texas grocery store started its journey back in 1905 with
  
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• Parents file lawsuits against Amazon for selling 'suicide kits'

  15-10-2022 20:30 via kxan.com
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Amazon refuses to stop selling and delivering "suicide kits" that are used by teenagers to kill themselves at home, two civil lawsuits filed against the online retail giant claim.None of the teenagers' grieving families realized that a deadly chemical was ordered by their loved one online and delivered to their homes, until it was too late. Sodium nitrite is sold by Amazon for less than $20 and delivered to a home address in less than 48 hours, according to the fa
  
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• Officers find $402k of liquid meth hidden inside condom-filled pumpkins

  15-10-2022 20:24 via kxan.com
  
  EAGLE PASS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized 44 pounds of liquid meth that was hidden inside condoms packaged within pumpkins.On Tuesday, officers with the CBP Office of Field Operations at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry encountered a 2012 Ford Escape arriving from Mexico, a news release from CBP stated.The vehicle was referred for a secondary inspection, and officers discovered 44 pounds of alleged liquid methamphetamine inside 136 condom
  
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• Florida man afraid of clowns dedicates massive Halloween display to them

  15-10-2022 19:53 via kxan.com
  
  CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A man in Florida has decided to channel his fear of clowns into a creative exercise for his annual Halloween displays.Jeff Somerville, of Clearwater, first began decorating his home with terrifying clowns in 2019, after relocating from the Midwest several years before, he previously told Nexstar's WFLA. The inspiration came from his own fear of clowns, he said.That first year, Somerville spared no expense. He even designed and commissioned the pièce de r&ea
  
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• ASL interpreters return to Austin City Limits

  15-10-2022 19:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – American Sign Language interpreters have been a part of the Austin City Limits Music Festival for several years, and 2022 was no different.This year, Austin-based Amber G Productions provided ASL interpreting services and staffing. According to ACL organizer C3, 2022 was the second year the vendor interpreted at ACL.“Since 2014, Amber G Productions has sourced sign language interpreters who specialize in music performance work,” a C3 spokesperson said. “Th
  
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• Stout Iowa State defense to give Texas a different test Saturday

  15-10-2022 17:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After the Texas Longhorns stomped Oklahoma 49-0 in the Red River Showdown last week, they'll likely have a little tougher time getting the ball in the end zone against the Big 12's best defense.The No. 22 Longhorns host Iowa State at 11 a.m. Saturday, and don't let the Cyclones' mediocre 3-3 record fool you, they don't allow people in their end zone very often.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports n
  
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• Live updates: Stout Iowa State defense to give Texas a different test Saturday

  15-10-2022 17:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After the Texas Longhorns stomped Oklahoma 49-0 in the Red River Showdown last week, they'll likely have a little tougher time getting the ball in the end zone against the Big 12's best defense.The No. 22 Longhorns host Iowa State at 11 a.m. Saturday, and don't let the Cyclones' mediocre 3-3 record fool you, they don't allow people in their end zone very often.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports n
  
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• Live updates: Late 1st half score gives Longhorns 14-7 lead over Iowa State at halftime

  15-10-2022 17:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It took some time for the Texas Longhorns to find some consistency on offense, but the No. 22 Longhorns lead Iowa State 14-7 at halftime at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.Iowa State came into the game allowing 13.87 points per game, No. 8 in the country, and their stout defense gave the Longhorns fit for most of the first half. Texas scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 5-yard pass from Quinn Ewers to Jordan Whittington, capping off a 9-play, 80-yard drive that lasted 3:28.MORE T
  
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• Late turnover lifts Longhorns to 24-21 win over Iowa State

  15-10-2022 17:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas hasn;t forced a lot of turnovers this season, but they were able to at a critical time to beat Iowa State 24-21 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday.On a run by Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers, Texas defenders Anthony Cook and Jaylan Ford converged, and it was Cook's hit that jarred the ball loose just before Dekkers was down. Ford alertly dove on the loose ball with 2:06 left in the ballgame, squashing the drive for the Cyclones and allowing the Longhorns
  
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• Two warm days before a nice cooldown with rain coming, too

  15-10-2022 16:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Warm and humid conditions will prevail this weekend before a true autumn cold front arrives tomorrow. Rain is also back in the forecast ... finally ... starting Sunday afternoon.The Longhorns are at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium with the kickoff set for 11 a.m. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a game-time temperature in the lower to middle 80s. The temperature will rise to 91° by the time the game ends.The second day of the Austin City Limits Music Festival will be dry but wi
  
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• One more warm day before temperatures crash

  15-10-2022 16:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After reaching the low 90s today, summer-like temperatures in October continue for one more day before MUCH colder air plunges into Central Texas.An upper-level low will move just west of the Baja Peninsula to New Mexico tomorrow. The low will pull in moisture from the Pacific and Gulf leading to a chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon with a better chance from Sunday night into Monday as the low moves into Texas and a cold front drops through the area. There will
  
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• Cooler temperatures and a good chance of rain

  15-10-2022 16:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day dawned with increasing low-level and high-level clouds. Low temperatures ranged from the middle 60s to low 70s. Austin's low was 73°. Visibility was reduced due to fog for most of the area east of I-35.Today will be another unseasonably warm day with highs reaching the upper half of the 80s to low 90s. Today's normal high is 83°.All highs above normalThe second day of the Austin City Limits Music Festival will be dry but with warm. Humidity will be slowly droppin
  
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• How attending ACL affects allergies, what to do about them

  15-10-2022 15:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Limits Music Festival is something music lovers and Austinites prepare for every year—from outfit planning to which sets to catch. But something else to consider is the effect that going will have on attendees' allergies.
  Thousands of people flood Zilker Park for the festival, but all those people, plus the lack of rain, are causing a lot of dust to go up in the air. That dust is causing a lot of irritation on the nose and eyes.
  Allergists say they've seen an i
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Friday, Oct. 14

  15-10-2022 06:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Vandegrift took the inside track to a district title after its 30-22 over Round Rock on Friday night.Westlake notched its 47th consecutive win by holding off Dripping Springs 29-10 and Lake Travis took care of Anderson 45-21.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/newslettersLiberty Hill topped Lockhart 35-14 and Regents shut out Hyde Park 42-0 in a key TAPPS game.Check out the
  
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• Affordable teacher housing on the ballot for Pflugerville ISD

  15-10-2022 05:32 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) – Among the eight bond election propositions before voters in November is the decision to give Pflugerville ISD the ability to make affordable housing for teachers.Superintendent Doug Killian said amid ongoing teacher and labor shortages, this would make Pflugerville more attractive to teachers, especially those living alone or just graduating college.He said if voters approve this measure, listed as Proposition H on the ballot, the district would look into purch
  
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• Scam or real? Tips on how to safely navigate the ticket-buying process

  15-10-2022 02:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Ticket scams are rising with high-profile events in Austin this month, like Formula 1 and Austin FC. Experts warn of scammer's techniques and the precautions you should take to ensure your transactions are not a fraud. Senior Regional Director of Better Business Bureau Jason Meza said fall and summer are top periods for scams based around sporting events and major concerts that provide the fuel for scammers to attack ticket holders. "Consumers are online looking for ti
  
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• Study shows BPA toxins in sports bras, athletic shirts

  15-10-2022 01:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Wednesday, the Center for Environmental Health sent legal notices to 11 brands manufacturing sports bras and athletic shirts after a study found there may be high levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in the clothing.BPA is a chemical used to make plastics and can be used in manufacturing polyester. Currently, the FDA has received petitions about BPA in clothing products from environmental groups. The groups expressed concerns about BPA in polyester-based clothing containi
  
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• Texas' first LGBTQ+, deaf woman-owned ASL interpreter agency opens in Austin

  15-10-2022 01:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter agency launched in Austin today, and is making history as the state's first deaf woman and LGBTQ+ owned agency.The agency, Rooted Connections, grew from discussions between the founders, Marisa D'Rose, China D'Rose, Karlee Gruetzner and Jillian Gruetzner, during virtual workshops. Soon after the four met in person, and last year decided to start a company together.The four were interviewed by KXAN through an interpreter."There
  
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• Thousands flooding to Austin for events are staying in unlicensed short-term rentals

  15-10-2022 00:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's something the City of Austin has been trying to navigate for years: Ensuring homes and apartments that may be suitable housing for Austinites in the midst of a housing crisis don't get flipped to short-term rentals.City staff estimate there are between 9,000-11,000 STRs in the City of Austin, but Code Department Director José Roig said in his briefing to some city council members in September that those numbers go up when Austin has special events like Austin City Li
  
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• These local restaurants and bars feature on Yelp's list of most haunted in Texas

  15-10-2022 00:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just in time for Halloween, we now know the most haunted restaurants and bars in Austin, and a familiar place features high on the list.The Driskill Hotel tops Yelp's newly-released list of the most haunted hotels in Texas. Where are Austin’s most haunted sites? Local ghost tour uncovers city historyMeanwhile, the Driskill Bar and 1886 Cafe & Bakery — located inside the hotel — are both in the top five most haunted bars or restaurants in the state.Moon
  
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