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• 8 underrated towns in Texas worth visiting

  26-11-2022 21:51 via kxan.com
  
  TEXAS (KAMR/KCIT) -- Texas is full of surprises, including small towns you don't hear about often. But visiting these charming spots may become a new obsession.
  If you haven't explored these remote small towns, they're worth a visit. Here are eight of our favorites:
  Fredericksburg
  The railroad tunnel at the Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area is shown near Fredericksburg, Texas. The abandoned railroad tunnel is home to up to three million bats. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)Looking for a little R&
  
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• Texas Parks and Wildlife looking to bolster drone fleet

  26-11-2022 19:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Just this month, the Texas Game Warden Search and Rescue Drone Program has helped locate two missing people and track down a violent crime suspect.It launched in 2018, and Lieutenant and certified drone pilot Matthew Bridgefarmer said it's been monumental."Game wardens have always worked search and rescue missions across the state, and it seemed like a natural tool to add to our toolbox," he said.Most urban first responder agencies have their own drones, but the Texas Parks and
  
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• Texas P&W looking to bolster drone fleet

  26-11-2022 19:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Just this month, the Texas Game Warden Search and Rescue Drone Program has helped locate two missing people and track down a violent crime suspect.It launched in 2018, and Lieutenant and certified drone pilot Matthew Bridgefarmer said it's been monumental."Game wardens have always worked search and rescue missions across the state, and it seemed like a natural tool to add to our toolbox," he said.Most urban first responder agencies have their own drones, but the Texas Parks and
  
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• UPDATE: Woman who was shot, killed by DPS trooper following pursuit in Round Rock identified

  26-11-2022 17:36 via kxan.com
  
  Round Rock, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials released new information about the woman who was shot and killed in Round Rock by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper Friday following a pursuit.
  On Friday morning, Round Rock police officers were chasing a stolen gray Nissan Altima, but the driver --later revealed to be Angela Nuckols, 58 -- managed to evade them, and they lost track RRPD lost sight of it. A DPS trooper located the vehicle and began pursuing it, according to a statement released to
  
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• Sunshine and 70s return for your Sunday

  26-11-2022 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Clear and chilly overnight with calming winds. Expect low temperatures to dip down into the middle 40s.Expected temperatures early Sunday morningA nice warming trend begins Sunday under a sunny sky. High temperatures will climb into the upper 60s and low 70s.Sunny and low 70s for SundayMonday will be warmer with highs into the middle 70s with increasing humidity. It is possible that we reach 80 degrees on Tuesday! This will be ahead of our next approaching cold front Tuesday nig
  
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• Heading to a bright and cool afternoon

  26-11-2022 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Showers and thunderstorms late Friday night through 7 a.m. Saturday produced rain totals exceeding one inch at several locations. The reporting site at Camp Mabry picked up 1.07" after midnight for a two-day total of 1.39". The rain gauge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport recorded 1.30" for a Friday-Saturday total of 2.00".November 2022 will have a surplus of needed rainSaturday marks the 15th day in a row with measured rain at Camp Mabry.Most Friday/Saturday rain totals
  
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• A good soaking overnight

  26-11-2022 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There wasn't much rain Friday afternoon as the area had a quiet, gray day. Late Friday night into the overnight hours, however, was a different story as the entire area had showers and thunderstorms, some of which produced heavy rain. Several reporting stations measured between .75" and 1.25". Overnight showers and thunderstorms at Camp Mabry make this the ninth consecutive day with measured rain.Clouds will clear during the next several hours leaving a partly cloudy sky for par
  
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• Texas high school football playoff scores for Friday, Nov. 25

  26-11-2022 06:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The day after Thanksgiving means the playoff field is shrinking and only the best are left in Texas high school football.Regional round games took place all around the state Friday with the winners going to the quarterfinals. Westlake notched its 53rd consecutive victory in convincing fashion over San Benito 44-7 in 6A-Division I play and Dripping Springs clobbered Harlingen 45-0 in the 6A-Division II bracket.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these
  
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• Westlake dominates San Benito in regional semifinals to extend winning streak to 53

  26-11-2022 02:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake stays on a roll after beating San Benito 44-7 in their third round matchup at Alamo Stadium in San Antonio.
  As is the theme in the playoffs for Westlake, the Chaparrals dominated San Benito from the outset.
  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/newslettersRunning back Jack Kayser had another fantastic game, rushing for 140 yards and scoring three touchdowns.
  Kays
  
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• Instant Analysis: As the run game goes, so do the Longhorns

  26-11-2022 00:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas was able to overcome a sluggish start by wearing down Baylor's defense and running the football in a 38-27 win over the Bears on Friday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.Texas essentially spotted Baylor nine points with a safety and touchdown on the Bears' first drive to start the game, but Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian committed to running the football and it paid off.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than
  
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