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• South Lamar could get small skyline where the old Toys-R-Us used to be

  16-11-2022 23:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Another major development in Austin is headed to city council next month after the planning commission signed off on the Brodie Oaks proposed planned unit development, or PUD, Tuesday night.
  The increasingly empty shopping center near South Lamar and the 360 Loop is in the early stages of becoming a small skyline in south Austin, roughly four decades after it was originally built.
  Courtesy ABJ via Lionheart Places, WP Visions LLCThe developer has now passed the boards and commis
  
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• Del Valle ISD adding new new high school as growth continues

  16-11-2022 23:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As home prices continue to increase and new companies pop up around Austin some families are looking outside the city to put down roots.That means some surrounding areas like Del Valle ISD are seeing significant growth and for the school district that means more schools."When you are driving down Braker Lane you are going to see this beautiful school," said Del Valle ISD Superintendent Dr. Annette Tielle. "You are going to see it in the middle of a beautiful developmen
  
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• Del Valle ISD adding new high school as growth continues

  16-11-2022 23:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As home prices continue to increase and new companies pop up around Austin some families are looking outside the city to put down roots.That means some surrounding areas like Del Valle ISD are seeing significant growth and for the school district that means more schools."When you are driving down Braker Lane you are going to see this beautiful school," said Del Valle ISD Superintendent Dr. Annette Tielle. "You are going to see it in the middle of a beautiful developmen
  
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• Magnitude 5.3 earthquake reported in West Texas

  16-11-2022 23:10 via kxan.com
  
  MENTONE, Texas (KXAN) — People living in different areas of Texas reportedly felt the effects of a magnitude 5.3 earthquake that hit in the western part of the state.
  The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake happened at about 3:30 p.m. near the small community of Mentone, which is located in Loving County. The town is approximately two hours west of Midland.
  Experts at the USGS have a form available online where people can report where they live and whether they felt the s
  
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• Magnitude 5.3 earthquake not the only one reported in West Texas

  16-11-2022 23:10 via kxan.com
  
  REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The third strongest earthquake in state history struck Wednesday afternoon in West Texas followed by a less powerful one about an hour later.
  TexNet, the state's earthquake monitoring network, reported both earthquakes happened in rural Reeves County. The first one registered at a magnitude 5.3 and hit at about 3:32 p.m. near Mentone. More shaking began at 4:39 p.m. when TexNet recorded a magnitude 4.1 earthquake close to the town of Pecos. Both communities ar
  
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• Briefly milder weather, then a damp chill returns on Saturday

  16-11-2022 23:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin's high temperatures were locked in the 50s for the fifth-consecutive day on Wednesday -- much cooler than normal for mid-November.We will enjoy briefly warmer afternoon highs on Thursday before another cold snap blows in this weekend. Clouds build ahead of a storm system on Friday, then colder winds blow in on Saturday. There is a chance of drizzle and light rain showers early Saturday that may even briefly mix with a sleet pellet or snow flurry, especially northwest of A
  
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• Briefly mild weather, then a damp chill returns on Saturday

  16-11-2022 23:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas is seeing more blue sky blending with the clouds this afternoon. Afternoon temperatures will be warmer today than Tuesday ... and even warmer tomorrow.No highs in the 40s this afternoonThursday afternoon will be a few degrees warmer as some highs will reach the low 60s.The next cold front arrives Friday bringing another dose of winter-like temperatures. No rain will be accompanied with the front Friday but there will be an increase chance of drizzle/light rain late
  
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• Spirit Airlines launching new nonstop from Austin to Baltimore in February

  16-11-2022 22:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Spirit Airlines is launching a new nonstop route from Austin to Baltimore in the new year.The daily service will begin on Feb. 8, according to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials.The Austin-Baltimore route is already served by Southwest Airlines.KXAN has reached out to Spirit for more information about the route, including flight times, and will update this story when we hear back. Here’s a look at all the new flights from Austin this yearIt's the second
  
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• Buc-ee's breaks ground on its biggest store ever built

  16-11-2022 21:48 via kxan.com
  
  LULING, Texas (KXAN) — Everyone's favorite travel stop broke ground Wednesday on the biggest Buc-ee’s in the country.The new location is going to be built just an hour outside of Austin at 10070 I-10 in Luling. It will occupy more than 75,000 square feet after replacing the city’s current Buc-ee’s store, which was built in 2003. Gospel of John papyrus fragment being shown at the Harry Ransom Center at UT AustinThe new location will be built next door, allow
  
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• Cancer Prevention and Research Institute approves $12M to bring top researchers to Texas

  16-11-2022 21:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) – The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee approved $12 million in recruitment grants on Wednesday, which will bring two new scholars to expand the state’s cancer research. To date, CPRIT has recruited 285 preeminent cancer researchers to the state. The two new scholars, Dr. Rhugang Zhang and Dr. Keith Chan, will bring the total to 287 – offering new expertise and research technologies and innovation to Texas in the areas o
  
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• Cancer Prevention & Research Institute approves $12 million to bring top researchers to Texas

  16-11-2022 21:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (NEXSTAR) – The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee approved $12 million in recruitment grants on Wednesday, which will bring two new scholars to expand the state’s cancer research. To date, CPRIT has recruited 285 preeminent cancer researchers to the state. The two new scholars Dr. Rhugang Zhang and Dr. Keith Chan will bring the total to 287 – offering new expertise and research technologies and innovation to Texas in the areas of
  
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• Police: Body found in north Austin believed to be 76-year-old missing man

  16-11-2022 20:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police said they believe a body found in north Austin Wednesday belongs to a missing 76-year-old man who disappeared from a memory care facility.
  Police said officers went to investigate the discovery of a body at about 10:44 a.m. near the intersection of Parmer Lane and MoPac Expressway.A Silver Alert was issued for Paull Patterson after he was reported missing early on the morning of Nov. 7. He was last seen at around 4 p.m. the day before leaving a medical facility near
  
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• LIVE: APD investigating body found in north Austin

  16-11-2022 20:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said Wednesday it was investigating a dead body found near the intersection of Parmer Lane and MoPac Expressway.APD said investigators arrived at the scene at approximately 10:44 a.m.Police said the investigation is in the early stages, and there were no other details to provide as of 1:15 p.m.APD investigating dead body found in north Austin (KXAN viewer photo)APD investigating dead body found in north Austin (KXAN viewer photo)APD investigatin
  
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• APD investigating dead body found in north Austin

  16-11-2022 20:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said Wednesday it was investigating a dead body found near the intersection of Parmer Lane and MoPac Expressway.APD said investigators arrived at the scene at approximately 10:44 a.m.Police said the investigation is in the early stages, and there were no other details to provide as of 1:15 p.m.APD investigating dead body found in north Austin (KXAN viewer photo)APD investigating dead body found in north Austin (KXAN viewer photo)APD investigatin
  
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• APD investigating body found in north Austin

  16-11-2022 20:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said Wednesday it was investigating a dead body found near the intersection of Parmer Lane and MoPac Expressway.APD said investigators arrived at the scene at approximately 10:44 a.m.Police said the investigation is in the early stages, and there were no other details to provide as of 1:15 p.m.APD investigating dead body found in north Austin (KXAN viewer photo)APD investigating dead body found in north Austin (KXAN viewer photo)APD investigatin
  
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• A West Texas family farm grows the most expensive spice in the world

  16-11-2022 19:48 via kxan.com
  
  TAHOKA, Texas (KLBK) — A family-owned farm in Tahoka specializes in growing the most expensive spice in the world, saffron.
  In the last three years, Meraki Meadows has grown saffron, a spice that could sell for a minimum of $9,000 a pound.Karl McDonald came across the idea to grow saffron during the COVID-19 pandemic. McDonald and his family quickly found the West Texas climate was a perfect fit for the Crocus flower and ordered 20,000 Crocus Sativus bulbs from the Netherlands. &ldquo
  
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• Lakeway Police identify 17-year-old suspect after two police cars damaged

  16-11-2022 19:45 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Lakeway Police Department said the suspect involved in the stolen vehicle incident earlier this week was arrested.On Wednesday, LPD identified 17-year-old Jadan Smith as the suspect and said he was arrested on three charges.Police said Smith was arrested in Uvalde and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, evading arrest and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Lakeway Police searching for suspect of stolen carLPD originally tw
  
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• Austin Energy doubling rebates for electric bikes

  16-11-2022 17:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin plans to double existing rebates for electric bikes.
  In a memo to Austin council members and Mayor Steve Adler on Monday, Austin Energy General Manager Jackie Sargent and Austin Transportation Department Interim Director Richard Mendoza outlined a plan to double rebates and additional savings for those who take part in Austin Energy's Customer Assistance Program (CAP).
  The new rebates take effect on Jan. 1.
  The CAP refers to utility bill discounts support
  
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• Gospel of John papyrus fragment being shown at the Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin

  16-11-2022 16:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans will get the chance to feast their eyes upon an ancient piece of scroll that's over 1,600 years old.
  The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin acquired a credit-card-size papyrus fragment of the manuscript scroll of the Gospel of John, according to the university.
  The Gospel of John, written in Greek, is from around 250-350 A.D. The scroll piece was once listed on eBay but will now be displayed at the Harry Ransom Center this fall.Texas Memorial Mu
  
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• Chore app teaching children money management

  16-11-2022 15:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Students throughout the Austin area are still recovering from learning loss suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to the latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, Texas fourth graders scored lower in math than they have since 2003, and eighth graders saw a 7% decline in their average scores since 2019.While numbers and symbols may put most kids to sleep, there’s an app making math more intriguing for kids.BusyKid pays kids to do th
  
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• 'Red solo cups' tops Austin's recycling search history

  16-11-2022 14:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It appears people in Austin really want to recycle red solo cups. A recent report by Home Advisor found "can you recycle red solo cups?" was one of the top searches related to recycling in Austin. It was one of the more unusual search terms they found.The most commonly searched recycling question was about paper. The report found 34% of recycling Google searchers were about the common product. Mallory Micetich, a home expert with Angi, the company behind Home Advisor, said
  
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• 'Sick to my stomach': Some doctor malpractice lawsuits kept quiet, even when patients die

  16-11-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  Investigative Summary:For nearly a year, KXAN has investigated physicians with clean records on the Texas Medical Board's website, despite having a history of disciplinary actions. Now, we discovered that even when the courts determine a doctor is liable for medical malpractice — including cases where somebody died — patients and the public are often still left in the dark. Watch Part 2 Thursday on KXAN
  KILGORE, Texas (KXAN) -- Sitting at a small dining table, Carol Ross, her daught
  
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• Leander ISD high school band, dance company to appear in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

  16-11-2022 13:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Members of a Leander ISD high school marching band and dance company head to New York next week to appear in a holiday tradition.
  According to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade website, the Vandegrift High School Viper Marching Band and Vision Dance Company will perform in the Nov. 24 parade.The 300+ member band is directed by Katie VanDoren.The parade website said the band won the Bands of America Grand National Champion Award in 2019, the Sudler Shield International Marc
  
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• Forecast trending slightly wetter, colder for start of weekend

  16-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures continue to run below average today, but a few more peeks of sunshine help bring a slight "warm up".Afternoon highs will warm into the mid- to upper 50s today and tomorrow, still below average but warmer than what we've seen recently. A mix of sun and clouds will stretch areawide with dry skies throughout Central Texas.The next storm system approaches this weekend, sending a cold front into our area Friday night with overrunning cloud cover and light drizzle possibl
  
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• A few days of "warmth" before a weekend of chill

  16-11-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas is seeing more blue sky blending with the clouds this afternoon. Afternoon temperatures will be warmer today than Tuesday ... and even warmer tomorrow.No highs in the 40s this afternoonThursday afternoon will be a few degrees warmer as some highs will reach the low 60s.The next cold front arrives Friday bringing another dose of winter-like temperatures. No rain will be accompanied with the front Friday but there will be an increase chance of drizzle/light rain late
  
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• Austin ISD to make interim superintendent search announcement Wednesday

  16-11-2022 12:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District said Tuesday night it would have an announcement Wednesday morning about the search for an interim superintendent.
  AISD tweeted about the announcement at 10:30 p.m. following a nearly three-and-a-half-hour private meeting between newly elected and current trustees.
  According to the tweet, trustees talked about the process to hire a new interim superintendent until they find a permanent superintendent.
  The special board meeting on Tuesd
  
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• Austin ISD aims to name new interim superintendent on Dec. 15

  16-11-2022 12:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District plans to name a new interim superintendent on Dec. 15, according to a Wednesday announcement.This comes after Interim Superintendent Anthony Mays was named the lone finalist for the superintendent job in the Alief Independent School District in Houston last week. Mays will start the new Alief ISD job in January, an AISD spokesperson confirmed to KXAN on Nov. 10.
  AISD said a new interim superintendent application and instructions will b
  
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• IRS keeping Free File open through Thursday

  16-11-2022 12:40 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (KXAN) — The Internal Revenue Service said Tuesday it was keeping its Free File service open until Thursday for those needing to file their 2021 tax returns.The IRS said in a press release it sent letters to more than 9 million who may qualify for tax benefits but had not yet claimed them by filing their tax return.According to the IRS release, many in the group may be eligible to claim some or all of the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax C
  
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• NASA's mightiest rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo

  16-11-2022 07:53 via kxan.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Wednesday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface for the first time since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago.If all goes well during the three-week, make-or-break shakedown flight, the crew capsule will be propelled into a wide orbit around the moon and then return to Earth with a Pacific splashdown in December.After years o
  
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• NASA's mightiest moon rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo

  16-11-2022 07:53 via kxan.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Wednesday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface for the first time since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago.If all goes well during the three-week, make-or-break shakedown flight, the crew capsule will be propelled into a wide orbit around the moon and then return to Earth with a Pacific splashdown in December.After years o
  
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• Hearing addresses additional Austin Energy rate hike proposal

  16-11-2022 05:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- When the new year hits, Austin residents may have to pay more money to keep the lights on.During a special-called City Council meeting, council members heard from Austin Energy officials about a proposed base-rate increase, which is required by the city every five years. The utility wants to raise base rates by $15.City Council just approved a pass-through rate in October that increased the average's customer's rate about $15 per month. That rate varies per customer, unlike the
  
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• Workers initiate federal investigation into Tesla Texas Gigafactory

  16-11-2022 04:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A local nonprofit says while the beams to Tesla's 10 million+ square foot facility were going up, the men and women putting them there were being mistreated.
  The Workers Defense Project filed two cases on Monday with the U.S. Labor Department over worker pay and training during Tesla Gigafactory's construction over the last two years.
  The group says dozens of workers have come to them claiming they didn't receive pay for work, overtime pay, or holiday pay.
  Staff attorney Hannah
  
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• Here's how to give your feedback on the Zilker Park Vision Plan draft

  16-11-2022 04:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking feedback on its Zilker Park Vision Plan. The department released a draft of the plan Tuesday.Here are some of the highlights of the plan:A land bridge to connect the north and south sides of the park, so you can cross Barton Springs road more safely;Improved access into the park including shuttles and connections across the creek and Lady Bird Lake;Even getting rid of some parking spaces and possibly adding a parking garage;R
  
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• SWAT called to northeast Austin apartment in 'family violence' situation

  16-11-2022 04:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- SWAT has been called out to an east Austin apartment complex.
  Austin Police arrived to the scene in the 7200 block of Cameron Road around 6 p.m., and SWAT was also called.APD said it's a family violence situation, and a suspect refuses to come out.
  
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• SWAT called to northeast Austin apartment

  16-11-2022 04:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- SWAT has been called out to an east Austin apartment complex.
  Austin Police arrived to the scene in the 7200 block of Cameron Road around 6 p.m., and SWAT was also called.APD said it's a family violence situation, and a suspect refuses to come out.
  This is a developing story, check back for updates.
  
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• Suspect in custody after SWAT call to northeast Austin apartment

  16-11-2022 04:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A suspect is in custody following a SWAT callout to a northeast Austin apartment complex.
  Austin Police arrived to the scene at an apartment complex located at 7247 Cameron Road just after 6 p.m., and SWAT was also called.During a police briefing, APD said the call came from one of several roommates in the apartment, who told police that the suspect, an unidentified man, pulled a weapon on one of the roommates.
  Everyone in the apartment except for the suspect was able to get out
  
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• Colder than normal weather continues, but an end in sight

  16-11-2022 04:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures remain much colder than normal as northerly breezes and mainly gray skies persist. Austin's average high in mid-November is 71°. We aren't predicting temperatures that warm for another week or more.Overnight lows remain in the 30s with daytime highs in the 50s through the work week. Expect more afternoon sunshine Wednesday through Friday.The next storm system approaches this weekend, sending a cold front into our area Friday night with overrunning cloud cover an
  
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• Watch: Trump announces 2024 run for president

  16-11-2022 02:35 via kxan.com
  
  Former President Trump announced his entry into the 2024 race for the White House Tuesday at his Mar-a-Lago resort.Trump made the announcement from Mar-a-Lago, his private estate and club in Palm Beach, Fla., just a week after the midterm elections denied Republicans the “red wave” they had long anticipated.Read the full story and updated coverage here.Watch live in the video above.
  
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• Watch live: Trump makes 'special announcement'

  16-11-2022 02:35 via kxan.com
  
  Former President Trump is seeking to reclaim the political spotlight with a Tuesday evening event at his Mar-a-Lago resort that he first teased a week ago, before the midterm elections.His “special announcement” is widely expected to be the launch of his 2024 presidential campaign, even as the former president faces pushback from within the Republican Party, with many saying such a move should come after next month's Georgia Senate runoff.The announcement comes amid multiple criminal
  
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• Tips to avoid scams this holiday season

  16-11-2022 00:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As you start to prepare your holiday shopping this year, experts warn you to be wary of scams that will likely increase in the coming weeks. Cybercriminals are consistently evolving to get people to reveal personal information about themselves. Since text messaging has become one of the most common ways to communicate, scammers have focused their efforts on this mode for phishing attempts.“Text messaging is just really very lucrative for the scammers,” said Geor
  
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• TxDOT breaks ground on I-35 Capital Express South project

  16-11-2022 00:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — More congestion is coming to a spot in south Austin that sees slowdowns every day as the Texas Department of Transportation starts work on a major project on Interstate 35 in the area.
  "It's really inconvenient, especially because I-35 is the main highway to get from point A to point B," said Mickey Capello, a law student at St. Mary's University who drives I-35 from Austin to San Antonio five days a week.
  "I have two and a half more years of driving to San Antonio, and I-3
  
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• TxDOT Breaks Ground on I-35 Capital Express South

  16-11-2022 00:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- More congestion is coming to a spot in south Austin that sees slowdowns every day as TxDOT starts work on a major project on Interstate 35 in the area.
  "It's really inconvenient. Especially because I three five is the main highway to get from point A to point B," said Mickey Capello, a Law Student at St. Mary's University who drives I-35 from Austin to San Antonio five days a week.
  "I have two and a half more years of driving to San Antonio, and I-35 is just laughing at me becau
  
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• Northbound lanes of I-35 closed in San Marcos after multivehicle crash

  16-11-2022 00:22 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — All northbound lanes of Interstate 35 are closed in San Marcos after a crash involving several vehicles, the City of San Marcos wrote on Twitter.The crash is near the McCarty Lane exit (Exit No. 201), and crews are working to clear the scene.
  For now, traffic is being diverted to the access road near the outlet mall.
  It's not clear if anyone was injured in the crash or how long lanes will remain closed.This developing story will be updated.
  
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• Near record-cold mid-November stretch underway

  16-11-2022 00:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures remain much colder than normal as northerly breezes and mainly gray skies persist. Austin's average high in mid-November is 71°. We aren't predicting temperatures that warm for another week or more.Overnight lows remain in the 30s with daytime highs in the 50s through the work week. Expect more afternoon sunshine Wednesday through Friday.The next storm system approaches this weekend, sending a cold front into our area Friday night with overrunning cloud cover an
  
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• Authorities release composite sketch of woman killed in auto-ped crash, asking for help identifying her

  16-11-2022 00:04 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Authorities are working to identify a woman who was killed earlier this month while running across Parmer Lane in southern Williamson County.
  The Texas Fusion Center received information on Tuesday from the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Highway Patrol about the crash.Previous coverage: Pedestrian killed in crash in southern Williamson CountyAuthorities release composite sketch of woman killed in auto-ped crash, asking for help identifying her. Courtes
  
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