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• 1 hurt in north Austin shooting Saturday afternoon

  19-11-2022 20:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was injured Saturday afternoon in a shooting in north Austin, police said.
  Austin Police Department said they responded to a call for multiple shots fired just after 1 p.m. Saturday. It happened at 9010 Galewood Drive in north Austin.
  Austin Travis-County EMS said they transported one adult with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries to a local trauma center.
  This is a developing story. Stick with KXAN for updates.
  
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• APD: 1 adult injured at shooting in northeast Austin

  19-11-2022 20:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police are responding to a shooting in northeast Austin on Saturday afternoon.
  Officers responded just before 1 p.m. to 1512 Arial Drive. That's near Parmer Lane and Dessau Lane.
  Austin-Travis County EMS said they transported one adult with critical, life-threatening injuries to a local trauma center.
  This is a developing story; stick with KXAN for updates.
  
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• Longhorns rumble for 427 yards, hammer Kansas 55-14 to keep Big 12 title game hopes alive

  19-11-2022 20:39 via kxan.com
  
  LAWRENCE, Kan. (KXAN) — Just give Bijan the ball and watch what he does with it.Texas running back Bijan Robinson ran roughshod over the Kansas Jayhawks, piling up a career-high 243 yards on 25 carries with four touchdowns as his day ended early to let Jonathan Brooks take over. Brooks scored on a 70-yard run in the fourth quarter.David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. (KXAN photo)MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More
  
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• Longhorns at Kansas for final road game of regular season, need to win for shot at Big 12 title

  19-11-2022 20:39 via kxan.com
  
  LAWRENCE, Kan. (KXAN) — Texas has to beat Kansas on Saturday in order to have a shot at securing a spot in the Big 12 Conference championship game. It's that simple.The Longhorns exorcised some demons playing on the road after they beat Kansas State 34-27 two weeks ago, but even then, they nearly let a big first-half lead slip away and they haven't scored a touchdown in the second half since an Oct. 15 win over Iowa State.Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. (KXAN photo)MORE THAN THE SCOR
  
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• Live updates: Longhorns run all over Kansas Jayhawks in first half, build 31-0 lead at halftime

  19-11-2022 20:39 via kxan.com
  
  LAWRENCE, Kan. (KXAN) — Just give Bijan the ball and watch what he does with it.Texas running back Bijan Robinson is running roughshod over the Kansas Jayhawks, piling up a career-high total for a half with 172 yards on 19 carries and three touchdowns to lead the Longhorns to a 31-0 halftime lead at David Boone Kansas Memorial Stadium.David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. (KXAN photo)MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our M
  
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• Live updates: Longhorns at Kansas for final road game of regular season, need to win for shot at Big 12 title

  19-11-2022 20:39 via kxan.com
  
  LAWRENCE, Kan. (KXAN) — Texas has to beat Kansas on Saturday in order to have a shot at securing a spot in the Big 12 Conference championship game. It's that simple.The Longhorns exorcised some demons playing on the road after they beat Kansas State 34-27 two weeks ago, but even then, they nearly let a big first-half lead slip away and they haven't scored a touchdown in the second half since an Oct. 15 win over Iowa State.David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. (KXAN photo
  
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• WEEKEND READ: Why does Texas love Texas so much? An expert weighs in

  19-11-2022 19:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — This week, Buc-ee's started construction on its latest and largest location in the country.
  The Luling gas station — located on I-10 — will replace the current store with 120 fueling pumps, thousands of snack and drink options and Buc-ee's well-known bathrooms.
  Buc-ee’s, Whataburger and H-E-B are just a few places that hold a special place in many Texans’ hearts.“It’s a Texas thing. It really is,” said Sally Cummings, a Texas native
  
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• Austin Public Works recommends complete replacement of Barton Springs Bridge

  19-11-2022 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – City staff have recommended that the Barton Springs Bridge be completely replaced based on cost, historical preservation and ensuring its longevity, according to a memo from Austin Public Works.The Barton Spring bridge is approaching its centenary anniversary– it was built in 1925 and widened to its current form 20 years later. The bridge is in OK condition at the moment, but to ensure the safety of pedestrians and vehicles in the future, the city was tasked with expl
  
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• CapMetro halts rail service one week for construction

  19-11-2022 18:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — CapMetro's rail service will be suspended for one week starting Saturday for the construction of two rail projects.
  Service will be suspended through Saturday, Nov. 27. The closure will allow the Lakeline/Leander double-tracking project to complete and for construction on the McKalla Station near Q2 Stadium.
  CapMetro will run a shuttle to the Howard, Lakeline and Leander stations to Downtown Station during the suspension. However, shuttles will not run Sunday or from Nov. 2
  
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• Texas is worst state for a girl's night out, data shows

  19-11-2022 17:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — A girl's night on Sixth Street in Austin or at the San Antonio River Walk may not be as easy or as cost-effective as you might hope for. Turns out, your bachelorette party might be better off in Wisconsin.That's according to a new study from fashion site Nasty Gal, which created the ranking based on data like average cocktail/bottle of wine costs, party dress costs, and number of bars per 1,000 people. States were then given ratings out of 100. Mystery of exploding toilet at so
  
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• Williamson County animal shelter at 'unsustainable' capacity

  19-11-2022 16:37 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter says its capacity is "unsustainable" and is asking the community for help.
  The shelter has nearly 200 dogs currently, but its ideal capacity is 110, said April Peiffer, the shelter's community program coordinator."We are 87 dogs above and beyond what is comfortable," Peiffer said.The shelter accepted double digits of animals in six of the last seven days and is "an extremely critical space crisis for their dogs
  
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• Central Texas Food Bank says Thanksgiving food needs up despite ongoing supply chain issues

  19-11-2022 16:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Thanksgiving nears, the Central Texas Food Bank is seeing an increased need for support going into the holiday season despite ongoing food supply chain issues, they said.
  The food bank's current demands rival pandemic-level needs for support, said Sari Vatske, the president and CEO of the Central Texas Food Bank. The organization usually distributes 12,000-14,000 turkeys, but they expect to give out over 16,000 turkeys this year."We've already seen increased numbers beca
  
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• Frigid temperatures continue into Sunday

  19-11-2022 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Chilly conditions continue overnight with temperatures remaining in the upper 30s and low 40s. We should dry out a bit with only isolated light rain showers continuing through morning. Like today, highs Sunday afternoon won't climb out of the 40s.Hour-by-Hour forecast for SundayAfter remaining fairly dry for a good portion of Sunday, rain returns Sunday evening through Monday as the upper-level area of low pressure moves east. Expect a rainy Monday morning commute.Future radar f
  
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• A cold wet weekend

  19-11-2022 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A cold front moved through Central Texas overnight leaving a north wind that will gust up to 20 mph during the day. This will lead to afternoon wind chills in the upper 20s to low 30s. Actual air temperatures this afternoon will average the low 40s with some Hill Country locales in the upper 30s.Definitely feeling like winterAn upper-level area of low pressure is over southeast California/southwest Arizona with upper-level winds coming from the southwest. Moisture will be increa
  
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• Texas high school football playoff scores for Friday, Nov. 18

  19-11-2022 06:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Only a few area games remain following Friday night's action across Texas, but Central Texas schools fared pretty well in the second round of the high school football playoffs.Westlake picked up its 52nd consecutive win 45-14 over New Braunfels and Lake Travis knocked off District 27 champion Cibolo Steele 24-21 at The Pfield in Pflugerville in the Class 6A-Division I bracket.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than th
  
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• SWAT called to southeast Austin apartment complex

  19-11-2022 04:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said that SWAT had to be called to a situation at an apartment complex in southeast Austin.
  The situation is resolved, but police said it happened at an apartment near the 6900 block of East Ben White Blvd.
  APD is planning to hold a media briefing to provide additional details.
  
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• SWAT called to assist APD in serving arson warrant

  19-11-2022 04:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said that SWAT had to be called to an apartment complex in southeast Austin Friday afternoon while they were serving a felony warrant.
  APD said during a briefing that officers went to the Pointe Apartment complex on East Ben White Blvd. at 4:18 p.m. to serve an arrest warrant for a suspect that was a "known arsonist," and SWAT had to be called to assist.
  SWAT, EMS, and APD all responded, and the suspect was ultimately taken into custody on a felony arson warra
  
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• Fentanyl testing strips are illegal in Texas, several bills filed to change that

  19-11-2022 03:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A small testing strip, usually costing no more than $2 a piece, could save lives in Texas by alerting a drug user to fentanyl mixed into a drug. But fentanyl testing strips are classified under Texas law as drug paraphernalia, making them illegal to have.During the 2021 legislative session, Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, managed to gain bipartisan support in her committee for a bill that would remove criminal penalties for possessing drug paraphernalia, but it never made it to
  
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• Principal fills in as crossing guard while City of Austin looks to fill supervisor position

  19-11-2022 03:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- At Small Middle School in Southeast Austin, it's Mr. Nelson to the rescue."It's been going on like this for the better part of two years now," said Nelson, as he held a stop sign and walked students across the street at the intersection of Straggerbrush Road and Monterey Oaks Boulevard.
  "He cares about the kids, and we obviously need someone to do this," said Keisha Tennefrancia.Nelson said a full-time crossing guard worked the post before the pandemic, but they haven't had one
  
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• Austin Police Department welcomes 63 new officers after cadet graduation

  19-11-2022 03:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department now has 63 new officers after graduating its 145th and 146th cadet classes on Friday afternoon.
  Cadets in the 145th class went through a rigorous 34-week training program, and those in the 146th class, who already had prior law enforcement training, went through a 16-week training.
  Both cadet classes' training included legal issues, driving, crisis intervention training, community policing, leadership, defensive tactics, and physical fitness.17% of t
  
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• Westlake tops New Braunfels 45-14 for area playoff victory, 52nd consecutive win

  19-11-2022 02:32 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Westlake leaned on its defense yet again to keep the New Braunfels Unicorns at bay in a 45-14 win in the area round for the Class 6A-Division I football playoffs Friday at Rattler Stadium.It's Westlake's 52nd consecutive win and puts them in the regional round against San Benito from the Rio Grande Valley area. That game will be played at 2 p.m., Nov. 25 at San Antonio's Alamo Stadium.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up
  
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• Updates: Westlake takes on New Braunfels in area playoff round in San Marcos

  19-11-2022 02:32 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Westlake can earn its 52nd consecutive win Friday as the Chaps take on New Braunfels in the area playoffs at Rattler Stadium in San Marcos.Since it's a UIL-sanctioned playoff game, it's not streamed on KXAN.com or the KXAN Westlake live stream page. It is only available online through the NFHS Network and there is a subscription fee required. The game will air in the Austin area on KBVO.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign u
  
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• Police looking for possible witnesses to downtown Austin shooting

  19-11-2022 02:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is looking for two witnesses who may have been near a downtown Austin shooting on Oct. 15.Officers responded after a person was shot in the leg in the 600 block of Trinity Street around 1:51 a.m. The unidentified shooter fired a single shot from the 600 block of Neches Street down the north alley of the 600 block of East 6th Street, police said.The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, APD said.APD released photos
  
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• While on break during World Cup, Bundesliga teams to play at Q2, take tour of Texas

  19-11-2022 01:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's an odd year for international soccer. Clubs around the world were ramping up their seasons but are now on hold due to the World Cup starting Nov. 20, which is usually a summer-time, offseason tournament.Two top-flight German teams decided to make the most of it and take a trip during the unusual break to play in Austin. VfB Stuttgart, a 5-time champion of the Bundesliga, Germany's top division, and 3-time champs 1. FC Köln will play a friendly match at 3 p.m. Satu
  
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• 'We want to get you screened and keep you alive': Doctor encourages lung cancer screening

  19-11-2022 01:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new report from the American Lung Association showed that only 5.8% of eligible people are getting crucial lung cancer screenings. The researchers said the number of those accessing screens is “critically low.” Health experts recommend eligible adults talk to their doctor about a screen if they are between the ages of 50 and 80, have smoked at one point a pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years or two packs a day for ten years and are currently smoking or q
  
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• Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation to give more than $1 million to Austin nonprofits

  19-11-2022 00:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Professional golfer Sergio García and his wife Angela will give more than $1 million to three Austin-based nonprofit organizations after a fundraiser for community initiatives and healthcare for kids in the foster care system. Dell Children’s Foundation, Foster Village, and The Muny Conservancy’s Austin Golf Academy are the recipients of the contribution.On Nov. 11 and 12, the couple held a two-day fundraiser to raise donations for their non-profit F
  
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