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• 'We win or we run out of time': Horns see matchup with No. 2 Gonzaga as an opportunity to improve

  14-11-2022 23:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of the biggest early-season college basketball games tips off Wednesday night at Moody Center.The No. 11 Texas Longhorns host the No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs in a high-profile matchup between programs expected to make March Madness runs, and it's a litmus test for each squad to see where they stand against quality opponents.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/newslettersThe B
  
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• Mobility hub opens in Georgian Acres neighborhood

  14-11-2022 23:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A north Austin neighborhood is getting better access to public transit after a mobility hub opened on Monday.
  The hub is located in the Georgian Acres neighborhood on East Wonsley Drive.
  It's designed to give residents of the area more access to transportation in an area that University of Texas professor Junfeng Jiao deemed a "transit desert," or an area with high demand for public transit but low supply. That sparked a partnership with the city to offer something differen
  
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• Poll: Texas Republicans prefer Ron DeSantis to Donald Trump for 2024

  14-11-2022 23:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — Republican voters in Texas support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election over former President Donald Trump by more than 10 percentage points, according to a new poll commissioned by the Republican Party of Texas.The survey asked voters who are likely to participate in the 2024 Texas Republican primary election who they would vote for out of six Republican candidates including DeSantis and Trump. DeSantis was th
  
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• Forecasting fourth-coldest mid-November stretch on record

  14-11-2022 22:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A passing disturbance brought widespread light to moderate rain and fog through much of the Monday. Rain exits the area this evening and dry weather is expected to return through the work week. Most areas measured 0.25" of rain or less, though Fayette County recorded 0.78" of rain. Live interactive rainfall totalsGusty northerly breezes blow in overnight and through the day Tuesday behind a cold front, leading to subfreezing wind chills in some areas Tuesday morning under mostly
  
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• Longhorns' Big 12 title hopes depend on last 2 weeks of the season

  14-11-2022 21:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mathematically, the Texas Longhorns can get another shot at TCU in the Big 12 Championship Game, but the team has to turn the page quickly from a brutal 17-10 loss last Saturday and win their final two games, plus get some help from others.However, to think about the postseason while tough opponents remain for the next two weeks isn't Steve Sarkisian's style. He's thinking about how he can get his team's mindset in the right place so they can properly prepare for the Jayhaw
  
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• All but 12 precincts approved Austin's low-income housing bond

  14-11-2022 21:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An overwhelming majority of voters approved of the City of Austin's affordable housing bond, known as Prop A on the ballot.More than 70% of voters approved the measure, which issues $350 million in bonds for "planning, designing, acquiring, constructing, renovating, improving and equipping affordable housing facilities."The city says the anticipated annual increase in property tax bills is $13.20 for every $100,000 of taxable property value.KXAN analyzed the results in all
  
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• Closures along 183A toll road in Liberty Hill area to impact drivers this week

  14-11-2022 20:29 via kxan.com
  
  LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — Construction along the 183A toll road will impact drivers in the Liberty Hill area this week, the city said.Here's a list of closures to look out for. The city reminded drivers these closures could change, depending on weather or other circumstances.
  Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.U-turns between State Highway 29 and County Road 258 will be closed. Drivers should use the SH 29 intersection to access U.S. Highway 183.
  Wednesday through Friday from
  
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• Austin City Council: Meet the candidates in runoffs

  14-11-2022 19:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — None of the candidates in the Austin City Council races without an incumbent secured more than 50% of the vote in their race, triggering a runoff in three seats. Austin voters will be asked to head back to the polls this December to pick between the top two candidates in those races. Election: 3 of 5 Austin City Council races projected to go to runoffsAdvancing to a runoff are District 3’s José Velásquez and Daniela Silva. District 5 is Stephanie Bazan a
  
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• Longhorns-Baylor game time announced for day after Thanksgiving

  14-11-2022 19:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The regular season finale for the Longhorns is an early one, the Big 12 Conference announced Monday.Texas will take on Baylor at 11 a.m., Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving, at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The game will be broadcast on either ABC or ESPN, and that determination will take place after Saturday's 2:30 p.m. game at Kansas.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/news
  
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• Pflugerville teacher who made 'inappropriate' comments no longer employed by district

  14-11-2022 19:03 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas(KXAN) — A Pflugerville ISD teacher accused by parents of making racist comments during a conversation with students in a Bohls Middle School class is no longer working for the district, according to a letter from Pflugerville Superintendent Douglas Killian.KXAN reported Friday the teacher had been placed on administrative leave after video of the conversation was posted on social media and given to the district. Pflugerville ISD teacher on administrative leave after wha
  
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• Progress made but APD needs improvement in handling sex assault cases, report states

  14-11-2022 18:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department made "substantial progress," but still needs to improve in several key aspects of sexual assault reporting, according to an independent review of the department by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).The 182-page PERF report, released Monday morning in a City memo, evaluated APD's handling of sexual assaults reported to the department from 2012 to 2020. The evaluation and review was commissioned by Austin City Council in 2019 and done in
  
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• What's next for Abbott, O'Rourke and their parties after the Texas election?

  14-11-2022 18:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Republican Party are celebrating a successful Election Day and looking to keep that momentum rolling into a new legislative session in January.
  The opposite is true for Democrats and top-of-the-ticket candidate Beto O'Rourke, who will now work to chart a path forward after a stinging defeat at the ballot box.
  When all the counting finished, Abbott beat O'Rourke in the statewide race by 11 points, with 54.8% of the vote to O'Rourke's 43.8%.
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• Last day to register to vote in Austin runoff election to decide next mayor

  14-11-2022 17:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The races for Austin mayor and three city council spots are still undecided. Voters in the city will take to the polls again on Tuesday, Dec. 13, for a runoff election.
  Monday, Nov. 14, is the last day to register to vote in the local runoff election. If you did not vote in the November election, you can still vote in the runoff.Am I registered to vote in Texas?The Travis County Tax Office has a list of ways to register to vote on its website. You can visit any Travis Count
  
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• Over $22.3M in donations headed to Uvalde shooting survivors, families

  14-11-2022 16:57 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) — Survivors of the Uvalde school shooting and families affected by the tragedy could soon see over $22.3 million in donations in their own hands.
  In late May, 19 children and two teachers were gunned down by an 18 year old at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
  The Uvalde Together We Rise Fund said Monday that money will now be given directly to the families and survivors impacted by the shooting, according to a release from National Compassion Fund.Texas senator
  
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• Experts: Dallas air show crash may lead to more safety rules

  14-11-2022 16:49 via kxan.com
  
  While the cause of a deadly collision between two vintage military aircraft at a Dallas air show to commemorate Veterans Day remains unknown, experts said Monday that the accident will likely renew discussion over whether additional safety rules are needed for such events.Safety recommendations made following aircraft accidents at similar events have focused on protecting spectators, pilot medical fitness and aircraft maintenance.
  “The (Federal Aviation Administration) has tightened airsho
  
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• Dallas air show victims named; NTSB investigation underway

  14-11-2022 16:49 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — Officials on Monday identified the six men killed in a deadly collision between two vintage military aircraft at a Dallas air show, all of whom were experienced aviators with years of flight training.
  The Commemorative Air Force, which put on the show, identified the victims as: Terry Barker, Craig Hutain, Kevin “K5” Michels, Dan Ragan, Leonard “Len” Root, and Curt Rowe. They died Saturday when a World War II-era bomber and a fighter plane collided and
  
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• LIST: Holiday light events in Central Texas for 2022 season

  14-11-2022 15:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The holiday season is quickly approaching. Here is a list of light events in the Central Texas area you can enjoy with your family this year.
  Trail of Lights56th annual Trail of Lights (KXAN/Chelsea Moreno)Where: Zilker Park in AustinWhen: Dec. 8-23This year, the Trail of Lights returns as a walking trail. Patrons can experience the Zilker Park holiday tradition for free on seven out of the 14 nights the trail is open. To learn which days are free admission and which days n
  
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• What was the coldest night in Texas history?

  14-11-2022 15:36 via kxan.com
  
  SAN ANGELO, Texas (KLST) — While Texas may not be known for its winter weather, the state has experienced historically drastic drops in temperature over the years — the most notorious being the Great Blizzard of 1899.The arctic temperatures, described by newspapers as the worst freeze ever known in the state, swept across Texas in February and temperatures fell well below 0 degrees in every state in the continental U.S. It was so cold that over a century later, many all-time record l
  
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• These Texas neighborhoods have the fastest-growing home prices

  14-11-2022 15:10 via kxan.com
  
  (Stacker) – If it feels like Texas real estate has been getting less and less affordable, it's not in your head. Home values in one Texas town grew by $388,174 over the last year – and many other neighborhoods are also seeing astronomical increases.
  Stacker compiled a list of cities and neighborhoods with the fastest growing home prices in Texas using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the dollar change in Zillow Home Values Index for all homes from the 12 months ending
  
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• Veteran APD homicide detective retires, known as 'the godfather' of his unit

  14-11-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After nearly 30 years with the Austin Police Department, Detective David Fugitt decided to retire.
  Fugitt began his career with APD in 1994 as a patrol officer in southwest Austin, before being promoted to detective in the missing persons unit in 1999.
  Four years later in 2003, Fugitt transferred to the homicide unit, which is where he has remained for the last 19 years.
  According to a colleague, Fugitt is known as "the godfather of the homicide unit." He was the most senio
  
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• Former Texas Longhorn gets shoutout from Carrie Underwood

  14-11-2022 13:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cameron Dicker is living the dream, playing in the NFL and getting a shoutout from a famous country music star.
  The former Texas Longhorn kicker got a surprise message from Carrie Underwood during Sunday Night Football. Matthew McConaughey linked to group that could potentially buy Washington Commanders: reports"Hey Cameron, Carrie Underwood here, a little birdie told me that you were on your way to our show in Austin not too long ago when you got the call to go play for th
  
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• Suspected arrested in shooting that killed 3, injured 2 others at University of Virginia

  14-11-2022 13:09 via kxan.com
  
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The suspect in the University of Virginia shooting that killed 3 has been taken into custody, authorities said at a news conference.
  President Jim Ryan told a Monday morning news conference the shooting happened Sunday night on a school bus of students returning from an off-campus trip. The three students killed were all members of the school's football team, the school's president said.The suspect has been identified as Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., who is also stu
  
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• Suspect arrested in shooting that killed 3, injured 2 others at University of Virginia

  14-11-2022 13:09 via kxan.com
  
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WAVY) — A suspect in the University of Virginia shooting that killed three has been taken into custody, authorities said at a news conference.
  President Jim Ryan said the shooting happened Sunday night on a school bus of students returning from an off-campus trip. The three students killed were all members of the school's football team, the school's president said.
  Lavel Davis, Jr., D’Sean Perry and Devin Chandler were identified as the victims, Nexstar sta
  
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• Manhunt underway for suspect in UVA shooting that killed 3, injured 2 others

  14-11-2022 13:09 via kxan.com
  
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WAVY) -- Three people have died and two others were injured following a shooting on the University of Virginia's campus Sunday evening.According to the university, the shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. on UVA's campus.The UVA police department confirmed Monday morning that three people have died and two others were injured. Both victims received medical treatment.
  Police said the suspect is UVA student Christopher Darnell Jones, Jr., who is at large and considered armed a
  
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• Wet and chilly weather to start week

  14-11-2022 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Grab the rain gear! We're kicking off the new work week with a chilly rain in many areas.Scattered to widespread showers and a few isolated storms are likely through the morning and early afternoon. No flooding issues are expected as those who do see rain aren't expected to see too much more than 0.1"-0.5". There is a low risk of a strong to severe storm in Fayette County (far east), but in general, severe weather is not anticipated.Rain and storms will clear by late afternoon a
  
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• Rain ends during the afternoon

  14-11-2022 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Showers with a few thunderstorms increased during the early afternoon with some heavy rain reported east of I-35, especially in Fayette County. There were a few lightning strikes noted in northeast Fayette County during the 1:00 hour. The heavy downpours left some .10" to .25" rain totals up to .75" at La Grange at 1:30.Clearing from west to east will occur during the afternoon. Temperatures by 4:00 will be noticeably warmer in the western Hill County where the sun breaks throug
  
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• Suspect in deadly U.Va. shooting taken into custody

  14-11-2022 11:07 via kxan.com
  
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Authorities say the suspect in the shooting at the University of Virginia that killed three members of the football team has been taken into custody.The suspect in the Sunday night shooting was identified as Christopher Darnell Jones Jr.Two others were wounded in the shooting, which happened on a bus of students who were returning from an off-campus trip.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A sh
  
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• Suspect caught in fatal shooting of 3 U.Va. football players

  14-11-2022 11:07 via kxan.com
  
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Police on Monday captured a University of Virginia student suspected of fatally shooting three members of the school’s football team as they returned to campus from a field trip.The violence that also wounded two students erupted near a parking garage and sent the campus into a lockdown that lasted overnight while police searched for the gunman.Officials got word during a midmorning news briefing that the suspect, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., 22, had bee
  
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• Shooting at University of Virginia leaves 3 dead, 2 wounded

  14-11-2022 11:07 via kxan.com
  
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at a parking garage at the University of Virginia, according to the school’s president, and police searched Monday for a student who was a suspect.The shooting at around 10:30 p.m. Sunday “resulted in three fatalities; two additional victims were injured and are receiving medical care,” President Jim Ryan said in a letter to the university community posted on social media.T
  
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• 3 dead in University of Virginia shooting; suspect sought

  14-11-2022 11:07 via kxan.com
  
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at a parking garage at the University of Virginia, according to the school’s president, and police searched Monday for a student who was a suspect.The shooting around 10:30 p.m. Sunday “resulted in three fatalities; two additional victims were injured and are receiving medical care,” President Jim Ryan said in a letter to the university community posted on social media. He
  
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• Two dead in crash on Hwy. 183 near airport

  14-11-2022 09:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police and Austin Travis County EMS say two people are dead after a two vehicle crash in southeast Austin early Monday morning.
  According to TxDOT Austin, all northbound lanes of US 183 are closed at Riverside because of the crash.Austin Police say the crash involved a vehicle and a tow truck.
  ATCEMS says two people died at the scene. Paramedics took a third person to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.
  The crash happened just before 1:50 a.m. in the northboun
  
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• 2 dead in crash on US 183 near Austin airport

  14-11-2022 09:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police and Austin-Travis County EMS said two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash in southeast Austin early Monday morning.
  According to the Texas Department of Transportation, all northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 183 are closed at East Riverside Drive because of the crash.
  As of 5:25 a.m. Monday, APD told a KXAN reporter at the scene the northbound lanes would be closed for at least another hour to an hour-and-a-half.
  ATCEMS confirmed two people died at the sce
  
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• School districts recommend more mental health, school safety funding in list to legislature

  14-11-2022 04:16 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - Monday night, three local school boards will discuss what they want from lawmakers. The Texas Legislative session begins in just two months.
  It comes at a critical time when many schools are trying to bounce back from the pandemic and parents are demanding better school security and mental health services.Hays CISD junior Alyssa Jones is just one of many students focusing on her mental well-being after a few challenging years."Following the COVID-19 pandemic and shoot
  
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• House fire in southwest Austin sends person to hospital

  14-11-2022 03:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A fire at a two-story home in southwest Austin sent one person to the hospital, according to the Austin Fire Department.AFD got the call around 7:40 p.m. to the 5900 block of Salcon Cliff Drive and responded with at least seven fire trucks. By 8:15 p.m., the fire was contained. The scene is just west of Escarpment Boulevard and south of Davis Lane.Austin-Travis County EMS also responded to the call and transported one patient with critical injuries, according to a tweet fro
  
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• One person dead after East Highway 290 collision, another in critical condition

  14-11-2022 02:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a collision just after 7 p.m. Sunday in the 9300 block of E. Highway 290 Service Road going eastbound, according to a tweet from Austin-Travis County EMS.The two-vehicle collision caused a rollover and passengers were ejected. The scene is west of Highway 130 headed toward Manor.Another person was transported by EMS to Dell Seton with critical, life-threatening injuries. Two others at the scene did not need to be transported by EMS for further care.
  
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