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• Voters faced long lines, some problems at polls

  08-11-2022 23:46 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — If you waited until Election Day to vote, you most likely spent time waiting."It definitely could have been shorter," said Amanda Lee, who just moved to Austin and is a first-time Texas voter.Keep up-to-date by going to KXAN's election page for coverage ahead of election day Nov. 8 and results.She waited an hour and 15 minutes."Go out and vote if you haven't already," she said.KXAN visited several polling places in Central Texas in the morning and early afternoon
  
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• Voters face long lines, some problems at polls so far

  08-11-2022 23:46 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK (KXAN) -- If you waited until Election Day to vote, you most likely spent time waiting."It definitely could have been shorter," Amanda Lee, who just moved to Austin and is a first-time Texas voter, said.Keep up-to-date by going to KXAN's election page for coverage ahead of election day Nov. 8 and results.She waited an hour and 15 minutes."Go out and vote if you haven't already," she said.KXAN visited several polling places in Central Texas in the morning and early afternoon. We found
  
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• Voters face long lines, some problems at polls

  08-11-2022 23:46 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — If you waited until Election Day to vote, you most likely spent time waiting."It definitely could have been shorter," said Amanda Lee, who just moved to Austin and is a first-time Texas voter.Keep up-to-date by going to KXAN's election page for coverage ahead of election day Nov. 8 and results.She waited an hour and 15 minutes."Go out and vote if you haven't already," she said.KXAN visited several polling places in Central Texas in the morning and early afternoon
  
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• Voters face long lines, few problems at polls so far

  08-11-2022 23:46 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK (KXAN) -- If you waited until Election Day to vote, you most likely spent time waiting."It definitely could have been shorter," Amanda Lee, who just moved to Austin and is a first-time Texas voter, said.Keep up-to-date by going to KXAN's election page for coverage ahead of election day Nov. 8 and results.She waited an hour and 15 minutes."Go out and vote if you haven't already," she said.KXAN visited several polling places in the morning and early afternoon. We found long lines didn't
  
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• Westlake's Colton Vasek flips commitment to Texas Longhorns from Oklahoma Sooners

  08-11-2022 23:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake defensive lineman Colton Vasek is staying home after all.After verbally committing to the Oklahoma Sooners on Aug. 1, Vasek changed his mind and is now committed to the Texas Longhorns. He made the announcement via Twitter at 4 p.m. Tuesday.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/newsletters"I would like to thank Coach [Brent] Venables and Coach [Miguel] Chavis, along w
  
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• APD needs help identifying Mt. Bonnell vehicle burglary, credit card fraud suspects

  08-11-2022 22:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department needs the public's help identifying two people accused of several car break-ins on Mount Bonnell Road and credit card fraud.APD is looking for two women who were seen in a red Buick Enclave near the 3800 block of Mount Bonnell Road in west Austin after a string of vehicle break-ins. The women are also accused of using stolen credit cards to make fraudulent purchases.The women are described by APD as:Suspect 1Black womanHeavy buildBlack hairLast
  
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• APD looking for Mt. Bonnell vehicle burglary, credit card fraud suspects

  08-11-2022 22:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said Tuesday two people accused of several car break-ins on Mount Bonnell Road and credit card fraud have been identified.APD said the two women were seen in a red Buick Enclave near the 3800 block of Mount Bonnell Road in west Austin after a string of vehicle break-ins. The women are also accused of using stolen credit cards to make fraudulent purchases.The women are described by APD as:Suspect 1Black womanHeavy buildBlack hairLast seen wearing
  
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• Election stress? Try these fun meditation apps

  08-11-2022 22:21 via kxan.com
  
  A hilarious marketing campaign launched by the Calm meditation app during the 2020 U.S. presidential election week moved the Calm app up 20 ranks to number 79 in the Health & Fitness category in the United States.Rugged Counseling founder Trey Tucker recently told KTAL NBC News 6 that data shows about 70% of voters say they feel increased anxiety during elections. He says you can see anxiety and election stress as a negative thing and something you try to eliminate or ignore, but that&r
  
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• Tracking much colder weather coming to Texas

  08-11-2022 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We are tracking what could be an extended stretch of colder than normal November weather beginning Friday and lasting through next week. Note that while some rural areas may see a freeze, we are not expecting any widespread nor long-duration freezes with this event.Following a few Election Day showers, mostly cloudy, warm and muggy weather continues Wednesday and Thursday.The powerful cold front surges southward from Canada, arriving on our doorstep early Friday. Periods of ligh
  
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• Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford named national defensive player of the week

  08-11-2022 21:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In addition to being named the Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Week, Longhorns linebacker Jaylan Ford earned a national award for his performance against Kansas State.Ford was named the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America, the organization announced Tuesday.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/newslett
  
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• SWAT responds to Anken Drive in southeast Austin

  08-11-2022 21:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin SWAT team responded to a situation off Anken Drive in southeast Austin Tuesday afternoon, the Austin Police Department said.
  Police said the callout is taking place at 2500 Anken Drive. That's near South Pleasant Valley Road and East Oltorf Street.
  Austin Police said there are closures along Riverside Drive, Oltorf Street, Anken Drive and Pleasant Valley Road for safety.
  APD is expected to release more details about the situation some time on Tuesday.This story w
  
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• SWAT incident at Anken Drive in southeast Austin resolved; man in custody

  08-11-2022 21:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police arrested a man after the Austin SWAT team responded to a situation off Anken Drive in southeast Austin Tuesday afternoon, the Austin Police Department said.Police said the callout took place at 2500 Anken Drive, near South Pleasant Valley Road and East Oltorf Street.APD said the original call was made at 11:20 a.m. for a suspect with seven felony warrants inside an apartment.“When officers attempted to conduct this warrant service, the male barricaded hims
  
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• Man in custody after SWAT incident on Anken Drive in southeast Austin

  08-11-2022 21:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police arrested a man after the Austin SWAT team responded to a situation off Anken Drive in southeast Austin Tuesday afternoon, the Austin Police Department said.Police said the incident took place at 2500 Anken Dr. near South Pleasant Valley Road and East Oltorf Street.APD said the original call was made at 11:20 a.m. for a suspect with seven felony warrants inside an apartment.“When officers attempted to conduct this warrant service, the male barricaded himsel
  
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• Is brake-checking a tailgater illegal in Texas?

  08-11-2022 20:55 via kxan.com
  
  TEXAS (Nexstar) — If you've been driving long enough in Texas, chances are you have seen this happen.Someone is tailgating (driving too close to the rear end of) another driver, and the person in front performs a brake check (abruptly stomping on their vehicle's brakes while another vehicle is following close behind). What typically happens next is everyone behind the brake checker hits their brakes as soon as they can, and in some cases, a crash is the end result.But can a driver brake-ch
  
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• COP27: Nations meet for annual climate change conference

  08-11-2022 19:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Every year, the majority of our world's countries come together at a global summit called the Conference of the Parties (COP) to discuss, evaluate and set goals that prioritize climate change issues.
  COP27: When, where and whoCOP27 is being held from Nov. 6-18 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Those invited include global leaders, heads of state, minsters, negotiators, royalty, government representatives, climate activists and citizens. The global conference is a piece of the Unit
  
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• 1 person hits $2B Powerball jackpot, lottery officials announce

  08-11-2022 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – After technical issues, delays and much anticipation over the largest-ever Powerball jackpot, lottery officials announced Tuesday that one person matched all the winning numbers to take home the $2.04 billion grand prize.
  If the winner opts for the cash payout, they'll get an estimated $997.6 million lump sum.The lottery announced the winning ticket -- which matched all five numbers plus the Powerball -- was sold in California. The ticket was sold at a gas station in Altadena,
  
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• Live updates: 2022 midterm election results

  08-11-2022 18:05 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- Final voting began without major hitches Tuesday in midterm elections under intense scrutiny after two years of false claims and conspiracy theories about how ballots are cast and counted.With polls open across most of the country, no big problems were reported early on, though there were hiccups in some places, which is typical on any Election Day.For example, vote tabulators malfunctioned in a county in New Jersey and one in Arizona -- potentially requiring hand-cou
  
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• 1 year since Austin synagogue was set on fire

  08-11-2022 17:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One year after an arsonist attacked an Austin synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel wants to make sure no one forgets when hate erupted.On Halloween night in 2021, authorities said Franklin Sechriest of San Marcos drove to the Austin temple and set it on fire. He was indicted earlier this year on multiple federal charges. PAST STORY: Texas State student accused of setting fire to Austin synagogue arrestedCongregation Beth Israel has not reopened the sanctuary space yet due to
  
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• Some Bell County voting sites see delays, extra time to be sought

  08-11-2022 16:57 via kxan.com
  
  BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX44) - Bell County officials were seeking information from the Texas Secretary of State's Office about getting extended voting time after a few sites had difficulties getting started Tuesday morning.Bell County spokesman James Stafford said some sites had issues with their machine check-ins believed related to this weekend's time change.That resulted in eight sites experiencing some delays.Elections staff and representatives from the county’s technology services depar
  
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• Some Bell County voting sites open until 8 p.m. after time change issues

  08-11-2022 16:57 via kxan.com
  
  BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX44) - Bell County officials were seeking information from the Texas Secretary of State's Office about getting extended voting time after a few sites had difficulties getting started Tuesday morning.Bell County spokesman James Stafford said some sites had issues with their machine check-ins believed related to this weekend's time change.That resulted in eight sites experiencing some delays.Elections staff and representatives from the county’s technology services depar
  
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• Former NFL player discusses his journey with epilepsy, explains why Texas teachers should be prepared

  08-11-2022 15:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas teachers are taking a lesson in a subject that could save lives in the classroom.It's called Sam's Law, and it means Texas teachers and staff are required to take a training course on epilepsy and how to respond if a student has a seizure in school.“That's a great idea,” said former NFL player and Hall of Fame inductee Alan Faneca. “It's a community effort. People need to know if something happens with you when you have a seizure.”Fanec
  
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• How to watch vote counting in Texas

  08-11-2022 14:05 via kxan.com
  
  (KLST/KSAN) — Waiting for election results can be a nail-biting experience for Texas voters, with common election night practices that include refreshing election results.Keep up-to-date by going to KXAN's election page for coverage ahead of election day Nov. 8 and results.Voters in Texas can add one more real-time source to their election night priorities — live streams of votes being counted.Since 2021, the law in Texas requires any county with more than 100,000 residents to live s
  
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• SWAT callout happening Tuesday morning near West Oak Hill

  08-11-2022 13:39 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A SWAT callout is taking place just west of the West Oak Hill area Tuesday morning, authorities said.
  The Travis County Sheriff's Office said the SWAT callout is happening on Wier Loop Circle, which is west of West Oak Hill before Cedar Valley.
  SWAT was originally called out to the area around 4:15 a.m. for one barricaded person.
  This is a developing story; stick with KXAN for updates.
  
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• SWAT callout ends with suspect arrest Tuesday morning near West Oak Hill

  08-11-2022 13:39 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A SWAT callout that happened just west of the West Oak Hill area ended without incident Tuesday morning, authorities said.
  The Travis County Sheriff's Office said one person was arrested. The callout happened on Wier Loop Circle, which is west of West Oak Hill before Cedar Valley.
  SWAT was originally called out to the area around 4:15 a.m. for one barricaded person.
  
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• Texas election: Voters decide who oversees Texas’ multimillion-dollar agriculture budget

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Agriculture Commissioner incumbent Sid Miller is attempting to defend his seat from Democratic challenger Susan Hays. Texas Agriculture Commissioner is tasked with the duties of overseeing a large budget at the Texas Department of Agriculture, which helps give financial assistance to farmers and ranchers, uses grants to attract development in rural Texas, and oversees the products that wind up in your grocery stores.  IN DEPTH: What does the Texas Ag Commissioner
  
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• Texas election: Voters decide newly redrawn Congressional District 35 race

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The U.S. Congress seat for District 35 — which spans from northeast Austin to Central San Antonio — is up for grabs in the November election.
  This is the first election to take place since the congressional districts were redrawn by state legislators in 2021.
  See latest election results below after polls close at 7 p.m.How do I know if I'm in District 35?The congressional district represents more than 800,000 residents. The district runs along I-35 and includes
  
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• Texas election: Voters decide newly-created U.S. House District 37 representative

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The newly-created congressional seat for District 37 is up for election. The Austin-based district is one of the seven new U.S. House districts created after the 2020 census in order to bolster the state's population growth.
  See latest election results below after polls close a 7 p.m.How do I know if I'm in District 37?The congressional district represents more than 166,000 residents in the Austin metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs. It includes parts of Travis and W
  
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• Texas election: Voters decide 5 Round Rock ISD school board spots

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The races for five spots on Round Rock ISDs school board could be the finale to a turbulent year for the district. That history includes a trustee's resignation, court orders, and a slate of conservative candidates looking to oust the district's superintendent.In the general election Places 3, 4, 5 and 6 will go before voters. A special election is also listed on the ballot for Place 1.
  See the latest election results below after polls close at 7 p.m.
  Place 3Ther
  
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• Texas Election: Voters choose Travis County Judge

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Travis County voters will decide who they want to serve for the next four years as County Judge: incumbent Andy Brown and political newcomer Rupal Chaudhari.The County Judge and the Travis County Commissioners Court oversee the county’s $1.4 billion annual budget. The county judge acts as Travis County’s chief administrator and is the director of emergency management.  In-Depth: Meet the candidates running for Travis County judgeJudge And
  
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• Texas election: State House District 52 brings new candidates after incumbent chooses new district

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A vacant seat in the Texas House District 52 has created a favorable race for Texas Republicans.The district, which covers parts of Leander, South Georgetown, Taylor, Hutto and surrounding areas in Williamson County, has been represented by James Talerico, D-Texas, since 2018. But Talerico’s decision to run for reelection in newly drawn District 50 has opened the door for two candidates hoping to win the midterm election.Republican candidate Caroline Harris and Democ
  
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• Texas election: Rep. John H. Bucy III and Evans go head-to-head in state House District 136 race

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Republican Michelle Evans and Libertarian Burton Culley are challenging incumbent Democrat John H. Bucy III in a heated race to represent District 136 in the Texas House of Representatives.
  See latest election results below after polls close at 7 p.m.
  Bucy is known for being a progressive politician and a staunch Democrat. He is a supporter of Medicaid expansion, higher funding of public education, and women´s reproductive rights. Despite the chamber being controlled
  
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• Texas election: Railroad Commissioner race highlights future of oil and gas

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday Texans choose their next Railroad Commissioner — a role that has nothing to do with railroads and everything to do with oil and gas. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is the primary state agency responsible for regulating Texas’ oil and gas industry. The three-member commission has jurisdiction over pipelines, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas, the LP-gas industry, and coal and uranium surface mining. The RRC also has oversight over T
  
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• Texas election: Paxton projected to win Attorney General race

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Republican Ken Paxton was reelected as attorney general after being challenged by Democrat Rochelle Garza.
  Leading up to the 2022 midterm election, some polls indicated this race could be one of Democrats' best chances at winning a statewide office. Republican candidates have held the position for three decades.
  The Associated Press called the race in Paxton's favor just before 11:30 p.m. election night.
  Paxton will serve for a third term as the state's top attorney after t
  
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• Texas election: Paxton, Garza vie for Attorney General

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Democrat Rochelle Garza is challenging incumbent Republican Ken Paxton to represent Texas as attorney general.Leading up to the 2022 midterm election, some polls indicated this race could be one of Democrats' best chances at winning a statewide office. Republican candidates have held the position for three decades.
  See election results below after polls close at 7 p.m. CT.Paxton is vying for a third term as the state's top attorney after taking office in 2015.
  Since then,
  
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• Texas election: Patrick, Collier rematch for Lieutenant Governor

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the second time, Austin voters will decide between candidates Dan Patrick and Mike Collier for lieutenant governor. Incumbent Patrick has served as Lieutenant Governor for four years. In the 2018 election, Patrick beat Collier by 5 points with 51% of the vote to Collier's 46% of the vote. See latest election results below after polls close at 7 p.m. CTCollier, the Democratic nominee, has campaigned for the last three years almost nonstop focusing on public ed
  
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• Texas election: O’Rourke faces uphill battle against Abbott in governor's race

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In the runup to Tuesday’s midterm elections amid global economic uncertainty and ongoing turmoil at the southern border, Gov. Greg Abbott has been firm in his messaging on these issues while his Democratic challenger has sought to find pointed attacks against the incumbent that resonate with voters. See election results below after polls close at 7 p.m. CTBefore the polls opened, the two candidates participated in only one debate, hosted by Nexstar, to talk a
  
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• Texas Election: Hays County votes on new District Attorney

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Hays County District Attorney's retirement has opened the door for two candidates hoping to replace him. One of the topics the winner may have to navigate is whether to prosecute marijuana cases in the rest of the county if San Marcos voters choose to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession.
  Hays County — which includes the city of San Marcos, Kyle, Dripping Springs, Buda and surrounding areas — has been represented by Wes Mau, R-Texas, sin
  
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• Texas Election: District 20 state House seat being decided after redistricting

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Democrat Raul Camacho is challenging incumbent Republican Terry Wilson in the race for District 20 in the Texas House of Representatives.After redrawing the political maps in 2021, the State House District 20 has new boundaries. The district represents more than 203,800 residents in parts of Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Jarrell, and Florence in Williamson County. See latest election results below after polls close at 7 p.m.Republican Rep. Terry Wilso
  
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• Texas election: District 10 congressional seat up for grabs

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the first time, voters in the newly-drawn Congressional District 10 — which stretches from Austin to northwest Houston — will decide who will represent them.That district represents more than 900,000 residents in parts of Austin, Bastrop, Colorado, Fayette, Harris, Lee, Travis, Washington and Waller counties.
  This is the first election to take place within the state's new district lines, which were redrawn by Republican legislatures in 2021.
  Republican Rep.
  
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• Texas election: Comptroller race between Hegar, Dudding

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Democrat Janet Dudding is challenging incumbent Republican Glenn Hegar in a race to be Texas’ next top accountant.Texas comptroller, also known as the state’s chief financial officer, is tasked with appropriating, managing and reporting Texas’ multi-billion dollar budget. The agency monitors the economy and communicates with the state legislature in planning the budget. IN DEPTH: Who's running for Texas' top accountant in November?The comptroller does not
  
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• Texas election: 3 Round Rock ISD school board incumbents win re-election

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The races for five spots on Round Rock ISD's school board could be the finale to a turbulent year for the district. That history includes a trustee's resignation, court orders and a slate of conservative candidates looking to oust the district's superintendent.In Tuesday's election, Places 3, 4, 5 and 6 went before voters. A special election was also listed on the ballot for Place 1.
  Place 3Incumbent Amber Feller won re-election in this race with 52% of the vote.
  
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• Live Blog: Texas midterm election 2022

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans decide a number of key statewide races Tuesday, including electing a governor and attorney general, as well as local propositions that in Central Texas range from affordable housing in Austin to marijuana in San Marcos.
  Election Day ResourcesVoter Guide: Travis County | Williamson County | Hays CountyFree, reduced rides to the pollsLIST: Freebies, deals to snag after voting in AustinResearch your candidates & get the latest election newsTurnout tracker: How many
  
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• Hays County elections: Voters decide County Judge

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Incumbent Ruben Becerra and Hays County Commissioner, Mark Jones, are vying for Hays County Judge. The Hays County Judge oversees the county’s governing body and the commissioners' court, which makes decisions for the county. The judge's term length is four years.  IN DEPTH: Hays County Judge candidates talk fentanyl, population growthSee election results below after polls close at 7 p.m.Both candidates have prioritized the fentanyl crisis, as some resident
  
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• Hays County election: Marijuana decriminalization on the San Marcos ballot

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — San Marcos voters will decide whether to decriminalize marijuana possession within city limits.It's a citizen-initiated ordinance on the ballot that would eliminate low-level marijuana enforcement. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Group gains enough signatures to put pot decriminalization on ballot in San MarcosLocal advocacy group Mano Amiga collected enough petition signatures to get the issue to the San Marcos City Council.
  See latest election results below after polls cl
  
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• Greg Abbott wins Texas governor race, defeating Beto O'Rourke

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Greg Abbott has won a third term as Texas governor, defeating Democrat Beto O'Rourke. Abbott is Texas' second longest-serving governor.Pre-Election Day polling showed Abbott up between two and 13 percentage points. In his previous races in 2014 and 2018, Abbott won by 20.4% and 13.3%, respectively.Throughout the campaign season, both candidates worked to mobilize their respective parties on issues like the economy, public safety, the U.S.-Mexico border and education.In
  
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• Greg Abbott projected winner for 3rd term as Texas governor

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Greg Abbott is the projected winner for the third term as Texas governor, defeating Democrat Beto O'Rourke, according to NBC projections. Abbott is Texas' second longest-serving governor.Pre-Election Day polling showed Abbott up between 2 and 13 percentage points. In his previous races in 2014 and 2018, Abbott won by 20.4% and 13.3%, respectively.See election results below after polls close at 7 p.m. CTThroughout the campaign season, both candidates worked to mobilize t
  
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• Election: Austin ISD $2.44B bond propositions, school board on the ballot

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin voters will see a number of Austin ISD items on their ballot, including three bonds and board of trustee candidates.See latest election results below after polls close at 7 p.m.Austin ISD propositionsThe district is hoping to spend $2.44 billion total to improve aging facilities and add new modernized schools. AISD would also add new technology and new athletic facilities if the bonds pass. Austin ISD 2022 Bond: What you need to knowVoters will see three proposition
  
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• Election: $770 million Austin Community College bond up for vote

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Community College District is asking voters to approve a $770 million bond during this election cycle, which would be the largest in its history if it passes.
  College leaders plan to use the bond — worth more than three-quarters of a billion dollars — to fund new construction, upgrade existing campuses and expand services offered to students. It would also allow ACC to create more training programs for in-demand jobs, like in health care and advanced
  
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• Election: 5 Austin City Council races

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There are five city council seats up for grabs this election. Nearly 30 people are running to represent you on the dais.
  See election results in the sections below after polls close at 7 p.mAustin City Council District 1Four candidates will appear on Austin's District 1 voter ballots: Misael D. Ramos, Clinton Rarey, Melonie House-Dixon and incumbent Natasha Harper-Madison.You can read about each of the Austin City Council District 1 candidates' platforms here.
  Austin City Counc
  
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• Election: 2 Central Texas cities to vote on whether to stay with CapMetro

  08-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — Voters in two Central Texas communities will weigh whether to continue CapMetro services or leave their partnership with the transit authority this November.Both Manor and Lago Vista have added propositions to their November ballot on the initiative. The ballot proposition reads as follows:Shall the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority be continued in the City of ____?CAPMETRO PROPOSITION LANGUAGE FOR THE CITIES OF MANOR, LAGO VISTA’S NOVEMBER 8 ELECT
  
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