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• Soaking rain overnight and Monday morning, then coolest weather since March

  16-10-2022 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Afternoon high temperatures were just one degree shy of a record in Austin Sunday reaching 93°, but temperatures are set to drop 25° on Monday with soaking rain as a cold front combines with an approaching storm system.Rain and a few thunderstorms become more numerous overnight into Monday morning's commute with widespread rainfall amounts near 0.5" likely. Some may see higher rain totals near 1". Rain tapers off Monday afternoon with dry weather through the rest of the
  
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• Can Texas HOAs, apartment complexes restrict political signs?

  16-10-2022 22:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With election season underway, campaign ads and signs have become commonplace across Texas. But two places that might have restrictions or limitations on campaign signs? Homeowner association-run neighborhoods and apartment complexes.Under Texas Election Code, the state outlines that property owners' associations — i.e., HOAs — "may not enforce or adopt a restrictive covenant" that outright bans political signs within 90 days before Election Day or 10 days after
  
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• Texas man kidnaps, sexually assaults teen '3 to 5 times,' police allege

  16-10-2022 22:04 via kxan.com
  
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  MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police in Texas arrested a man who they allege kidnapped and sexually assaulted a teenage girl multiple times.According to Hidalgo County records, Milton Elizalde was arrested on two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of aggravated kidnapping.
  On Sept. 21, a 16-year-old girl walked into the McAllen Police Department to report that she was the victim of an ongoing sexual
  
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• Woman accused of trying to sell girl for sex at Texas park, police say

  16-10-2022 22:00 via kxan.com
  
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  MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police arrested a woman accused of attempting to sell a 12-year-old girl for sex, court records show.Norma Ramirez Tapia, from Peñitas, was arrested on charges of compelling prostitution under the age of 18, according to Hidalgo County records.An offense report obtained by ValleyCentral details how an officer was dispatched to the 2900 block of Colbath Avenue in re
  
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• Austin FC trails 2-1 at halftime in first-ever MLS playoff match to Real Salt Lake

  16-10-2022 20:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Real Salt Lake scored twice in the opening 15 minutes, but Austin FC was able to calm it down and cut the lead in half to 2-1 by halftime.Sergio Cordova scored both goals for RSL, a header in the third minute off a cross by Andrew Brody and then he converted a penalty kick, after a hand ball was called by VAR on Jhojan Valencia, in the 15th minute.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
  
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• Austin FC survives Real Salt Lake's upset bid, takes first-round playoff match on penalties

  16-10-2022 20:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Of course Austin FC's first-ever playoff match has to be settled in the most dramatic fashion possible,Verde has a knack for clawing back and finishing matches late, especially at Q2 Stadium, and Sunday's first-round Western Conference playoff match was no different. Tied 2-2 after regulation and extra time, Austin FC buried its first three penalty kicks and goalkeeper Brad Stuver turned two Real Salt Lake chances back, and Austin FC claimed its first-ever win in the Major
  
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• Austin FC survives Real Salt Lake's upset bid, takes first-round MLS playoff match on penalties

  16-10-2022 20:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Of course Austin FC's first-ever playoff match has to be settled in the most dramatic way possible,Verde has a knack for clawing back and finishing matches late, especially at Q2 Stadium, and Sunday's first-round Western Conference playoff match was no different. Tied 2-2 after regulation and extra time, Austin FC buried its first three penalty kicks and goalkeeper Brad Stuver turned two Real Salt Lake chances back, and Austin FC claimed its first-ever win in the Major Leag
  
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• Austin FC, Real Salt Lake tied 2-2 after extra time, match to be decided by shootout

  16-10-2022 20:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC's Sebastian Driussi buried a penalty kick in the fourth minute of stoppage time to put Real Salt Lake's upset bid on hold and send the match to extra time Sunday at Q2 Stadium.RSL's Scott Caldwell was called for a foul in the penalty area after Emiliano Rigoni wound up a shot from about 15 yards away, and then the center official blew his whistle and pointed to the spot.RSL has been playing with 10 since Rubio Rubin was sent off after his second yellow card in the
  
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• Austin FC nets late penalty kick, match goes to extra time with Real Salt Lake 2-2

  16-10-2022 20:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC's Sebastian Driussi buried a penalty kick in the fourth minute of stoppage time to put Real Salt Lake's upset bid on hold and send the match to extra time Sunday at Q2 Stadium.RSL's Scott Caldwell was called for a foul in the penalty area after Emiliano Rigoni wound up a shot from about 15 yards away, and then the center official blew his whistle and pointed to the spot.RSL has been playing with 10 since Rubio Rubin was sent off after his second yellow card in the
  
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• Austin FC hosts Real Salt Lake in franchise's first-ever MLS playoff appearance

  16-10-2022 20:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's a beautiful day for the beautiful game Sunday at Q2 Stadium.Austin FC, in just its second year in Major League Soccer, not only qualified for the MLS playoffs but has the No. 2 seed as it hosts No. 7 Real Salt Lake at 2 p.m.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 was Mousse Djitte's party and everybody else just showed up the last time the two squads played. A
  
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• Longhorns move up in AP Top 25, USA Today Coaches polls following win over Iowa State

  16-10-2022 20:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following their gritty 24-21 win over Iowa State on Saturday, the Texas Longhorns made moves up both the Associated Press Top 25 and USA Today Coaches polls released Sunday.The Longhorns moved up two spots in the AP Top 25 to No. 20 and three in the USA Today Coaches Poll to No. 21. In the AP Top 25, the Longhorns are slotted in between No. 19 Kentucky and No. 21 Cincinnati. In the coaches poll, Illinois is No. 20 and North Carolina — coached by former Longhorns coach
  
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• Texas family seeks help to pay for teen drowning victim's funeral

  16-10-2022 20:06 via kxan.com
  
  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Authorities identified the body of a Texas teenager who drowned at South Padre Island this week — and his family is asking for the public's help to pay for his funeral.The body of Alberto Christian Buitureira, 17, of Los Fresnos, was recovered Thursday after a 24-hour search about eight miles north of Beach Access 5, sources said.Cameron County Park Rangers chief Horacio Zamora confirmed to ValleyCentral the identity of the teen.
  On Friday,
  
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• More Hispanic, diverse blood donations needed amidst Texas shortages

  16-10-2022 20:03 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KIAH) - As blood shortages continue in Texas, the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is urging the Hispanic community to donate. The organization says the Hispanic community is crucial in helping build a diverse blood supply.“Our donors just aren't represented diversity wise, and we really need our Hispanic donors to step up and really take part in donating," said Sarah Goodman, manager of donor recruitment at the Blood Center.Goodman reports about 60% of their donors are Caucasian
  
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• Human remains found in Williamson County identified as missing person

  16-10-2022 19:29 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials with the Round Rock Police Department and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office confirmed Sunday the human remains found Tuesday belonged to missing 32-year-old Timothy Perez from Conroe, Texas.The remains were found Tuesday evening in the southern part of Williamson County near State Highway 45 and Mopac Expressway, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday."Following the discovery of the remains, the Round Rock Police Department and the
  
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• 'Dead animal' smell wafts miles into Elgin neighborhood

  16-10-2022 16:00 via kxan.com
  
  ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — One woman said the smell is so bad, it's kept her from inviting people to her home. It's an odor, she said, that travels miles into The Arbors at Dogwood Creek subdivision in Elgin.
  Neighbors said it's coming from the Darling Ingredients plant in Bastrop on FM 2336, not far from Highway 95. Those around it said it's been happening for years.Matthew Novelli, who lives in The Arbors, said he loves to go out on a run while pushing his 16-month-old son, Matthew Jr., in hi
  
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• These roads are the deadliest in Texas

  16-10-2022 15:09 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As you drive into Texas, you'll be greeted with a sign that says "Drive friendly – the Texas way." Despite that encouragement, distracted, dangerous and drunk driving frequently result in death around the state.
  The Texas Department of Transportation called the number of deadly crashes "a real crisis in our state." On average, 11 people died every day of 2021 in crashes on Texas roads, the department said. The state hasn't seen a day free of traffic deaths in 21 year
  
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• MAPS: These roads are the deadliest in Texas

  16-10-2022 15:09 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As you drive into Texas, you'll be greeted with a sign that says "Drive friendly – the Texas way." Despite that encouragement, distracted, dangerous and drunk driving frequently result in death around the state.
  The Texas Department of Transportation called the number of deadly crashes "a real crisis in our state." On average, 11 people died every day of 2021 in crashes on Texas roads, the department said. The state hasn't seen a day free of traffic deaths in 21 year
  
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• Rain chances go up as temperatures go down

  16-10-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One more warmer-than-normal afternoon is part of today's forecast. The normal high is 83°. Most of our highs will be in the middle/upper 80s to lower 90s. Some highs could reach the middle 90s if the clearing happens sooner.Still too warmThe cold front arrives in our northern counties between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. It's southward movement shows an arrival time in Austin between 5 and 7 p.m. South to southeast winds ahead of the front will shift to come from the northeast after t
  
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• 18-wheeler crash near Manor leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

  16-10-2022 13:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a three-vehicle crash on US 290 that involved an 18-wheeler, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
  It happened just before midnight Saturday near FM 1100 and US 290 eastbound. Upon arrival, ATCEMS found one person pinned in and extrication was in progress.
  One patient was declared dead at the scene, ATCEMS said. STAR Flight took a second adult patient to Dell Seton with potentially serious injuries.
  Texas Department of Transportation said US 290 at
  
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• 1 dead in auto-pedestrian crash in north Austin late Saturday

  16-10-2022 13:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One adult is dead after a car hit a pedestrian on Research Boulevard in north Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
  It happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Research Boulevard and Payton Gin Road, ATCEMS said.
  Officials said the roadway may remain closed for an investigation. Stick with KXAN for updates.
  
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• Austin pharmacist says prescriptions reflect an earlier flu season

  16-10-2022 04:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — The Center for Disease Control and Texas Department of State Health Services data indicate higher numbers of the flu than is typical this time of year. An Austin pharmacist agrees with the data as he says he has seen more flu prescriptions this season."In the past two years of the pandemic with everyone masking we saw an almost elimination or reduction of the flu. But now we’re actually seeing the flu levels almost pre-pandemic," said Rannon Ching, head pharmac
  
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• Mexican American Cultural Center prepares for celebration before renovation

  16-10-2022 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hispanic Heritage Month is an exciting time for The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center in Austin. There is a week full of celebration in store for Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a traditional celebration honoring ancestors where people pay tribute to those loved ones who have passed.
  The celebration will be the last big event at the MACC before a major renovation at the center that begins later this
  
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• Big Bertha II, largest bass drum in the world, makes debut at UT Austin-Iowa State game

  16-10-2022 01:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin unveiled the world's new largest bass drum, Big Bertha II, at the school's Oct. 15 football game against Iowa State. Late turnover lifts Longhorns to 24-21 win over Iowa StateBig Bertha II was rolled onto center field during the Longhorn Band's performance and gave her first note, the deepest possible from any bass drum on Earth.The drum measures over 9.5 feet in diameter and 55 inches wide. It was built by the A&F Drum Co. and contains
  
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• Round Rock woman shows off her "spooky" DIY Halloween display

  16-10-2022 01:17 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — WARNING: the content below is spooky. Proceed at your own risk.If you find yourself in Round Rock this month, you may come across a lawn filled with some seriously spooky and expensive looking decorations. RECENT: Is Halloween candy really being laced with drugs? We asked Austin first respondersWhile some may no doubt give you a fright, many of the items have been pulled together on a DIY budget.That is where Jamie Nakae and her husband, Jay Grenier, come in. The
  
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• State of Texas: 'The job is hard' - Counties struggle to find poll workers as election nears

  16-10-2022 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Does Texas have enough poll workers ahead of Election Day in November? The short answer is sort of.
  "The job is hard, the hours are long and the responsibilities are many," Hays County Elections Administrator Jennifer Doinoff said.That's why Hays County officials voted Tuesday to increase pay for its poll workers. Presiding judges, election techs, early voting ballot board and central count workers will make $18 per hour. Early voting and Election Day clerks will now be
  
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• No. 1 Longhorns stay undefeated with 4-set win over No. 18 Baylor

  16-10-2022 00:38 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (KXAN) — The No. 1 Texas Longhorns volleyball team topped No. 18 Baylor in four sets Saturday at Ferrell Center to remain undefeated.It's Texas' fifth win over a ranked opponent this season, and the Longhorns hit .302 for the match while they held the Bears to a .191 hitting percentage.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/newslettersSet scores were 25-19, 22-25, 25-17, 25-19. It
  
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