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• Austin Police seeking information on Black Friday fatal crash

  29-11-2022 23:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash that happened early the morning of Black Friday at the intersection of N. IH 35 Service Road southbound and Parmer Ln.Officers responded at 4:59 a.m. to a single-vehicle crash involving a pick-up truck. When they arrived, they found a woman who had been ejected from the truck. She died on the scene.
  Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111; utilize the Crime Stopp
  
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• Texas finds funding to start tracking impact of substance abuse on foster children

  29-11-2022 23:19 via kxan.com
  
  Investigative Summary: Several years ago, lawmakers directed the Department of Family and Protective Services to start tracking specific data about how parental alcohol or substance abuse affects children involved in Child Protective Services cases. The state agency has said it didn’t have enough funding to do it – until now. KXAN investigators look at how the data will help target resources to address the state’s ongoing foster care crisis.
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• Austin State Hospital is almost finished. Will it be effective?

  29-11-2022 23:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The new Austin State Hospital, which promises to be more effective in treating people with severe mental health issues, should be finished next year. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin hosted a media tour of the facility Tuesday. The $304.6 million project was scheduled to be completed in September 2022. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 winter freeze and supply chain disruptions, the project
  
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• Person shot at Givens Park "innocent bystander," officer tweets

  29-11-2022 23:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was injured after a shooting in east Austin's Givens Park Tuesday afternoon.
  The Austin Police Department responded shortly after 3 p.m. to a shots fired call in the 3800 block of East 12 Street.Austin-Travis County EMS transported an adult with potentially serious injuries to a local trauma center with a gunshot wound.KXAN is still waiting for further information about the suspect and circumstances surrounding the shooting, but an officer and Austin Police Associatio
  
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• Person shot at Givens Park an 'innocent bystander,' officer tweets

  29-11-2022 23:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was injured after a shooting in east Austin's Givens Park Tuesday afternoon.
  The Austin Police Department responded shortly after 3 p.m. to a shots fired call in the 3800 block of East 12th Street.Austin-Travis County EMS took an adult with potentially serious injuries to a local trauma center with a gunshot wound.KXAN is still waiting for further information about the suspect and circumstances surrounding the shooting, but an officer and Austin Police Associatio
  
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• 1 injured in shooting at Givens Park in east Austin

  29-11-2022 23:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was injured after a shooting in east Austin's Givens Park Tuesday afternoon.
  The Austin Police Department responded shortly after 3 p.m. to a shots fired call in the 3800 block of East 12 Street.
  Austin-Travis County EMS transported an adult with potentially serious injuries to a local trauma center with a gunshot wound.
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• Which Central Texas hospitals are being penalized for readmission rates?

  29-11-2022 22:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Some Austin-area hospitals are facing fines for their readmission rates in an annual punishment program that was enacted in 2012 as part of Medicare's hospital payment program.It's called the Hospital Readmission Reduction act, which was created by the Affordable Care Act. According to Kaiser Health News (KHN), it evaluates the frequency that Medicare patients at most hospitals return within 30 days and lowers future payments to hospitals that had higher than expected return rat
  
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• Report: Hudson Card to enter transfer portal, one of several Longhorns looking for new schools

  29-11-2022 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN(KXAN) — Texas Longhorns quarterback Hudson Card will enter the transfer portal, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Tuesday. The Lake Travis High School graduate will have three years of eligibility.Card took over this season when Quinn Ewers went down with a shoulder injury in the first quarter of the Alabama game.Card was 2-1 as a starter, leading Texas to wins over UTSA and West Virginia when he threw for a career-high 303 yards and three touchdowns. This season, he passed for 928 yards
  
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• US, Iran fans mingle in Qatar ahead of World Cup clash

  29-11-2022 21:00 via kxan.com
  
  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Smiling U.S. and Iranian fans mingled and posed for photos outside a stadium in Doha ahead of a politically charged World Cup match on Tuesday.The atmosphere was generally festive though the political divisions among Iran fans were apparent outside Al Thumama Stadium, as they have been during previous Iran games during the tournament, with pro-government fans confronting those expressing support for the anti-government protests across Iran.Two London-
  
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• Man arrested, charged with corpse tampering in Austin man's disappearance

  29-11-2022 20:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested last week related to the disappearance of a 34-year-old man who is now presumed to be dead.
  Justin Haden, 34, was last seen on Nov. 1 at The Domain in north Austin. He was reported missing on Nov. 7.
  Gavin Roberts, 26, was arrested on Nov. 23 and faces a tampering with a corpse charge in the case, according to U.S. Marshals. He's currently at the Denver Colorado Detention Facility.A search warrant revealed that surveillance footage and cellphone records s
  
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• Voluntary evacuations underway after Kyle gas leak reported

  29-11-2022 20:13 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — Some neighbors are voluntarily leaving their homes in Kyle, as crews respond to the report of a gas leak Tuesday afternoon.
  The City of Kyle posted on social media that the leak is happening near Spring Branch Loop and Grant Way. The city shared, "All affected residents have been voluntarily evacuated from the area." It's unclear, though, how many are impacted.
  Crews are asking people to stay away from the neighborhood where this work is happening.
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• Crews fix gas leak that led to voluntary evacuations in Kyle

  29-11-2022 20:13 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — Neighbors are now allowed to return to their homes in Kyle about two hours after crews responded to a gas leak Tuesday afternoon.The City of Kyle posted an update on social media that the crews stopped the gas leak near Spring Branch Loop and Grant Way, and the area is now clear.
  "Residents are safe to return home and resume normal activity," the latest tweet from the city read.
  Earlier Tuesday, the city shared several people voluntarily evacuated from their homes, and
  
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• Austin's Trail of Lights named one of the best Christmas lights displays in the US

  29-11-2022 19:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — U.S. News & World Report named Austin's Trail of Lights at Zilker Park one of the best Christmas lights displays in the nation.
  U.S. News put 23 displays on its list, breaking them down by region.PAST STORY: Austin’s annual Trail of Lights returns to walking trailThe Trail of Lights was one of only two displays named in the Southwest region alongside the River of Lights at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden in New Mexico.
  This year, the Trail of Lights returns as a walkin
  
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• Free agent José Abreu signs $58.5 million 3-year deal with Astros

  29-11-2022 18:48 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — José Abreu and the World Series champion Astros agreed to a $58.5 million, three-year contract Monday, adding another powerful bat to Houston's lineup.Abreu, the 2020 AL MVP, gets $19.5 million in each of the next three seasons.He spent his first nine major league seasons with the Chicago White Sox. The first baseman became a free agent after batting .304 with 15 home runs, 75 RBIs and an .824 OPS this year.With the Astros, he replaces Yuli Gurriel at first base in a
  
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• Beto O’Rourke returned $1 million check from FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried

  29-11-2022 18:41 via kxan.com
  
  (Texas Tribune) — Beto O’Rourke returned a $1 million donation from embattled cryptocurrency leader Sam Bankman-Fried four days before Election Day, his campaign told The Texas Tribune this week.Bankman-Fried founded FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange that was valued at $32 billion before collapsing abruptly in a matter of days earlier this month, setting off an industrywide panic. Many customers of the popular crypto platform may lose all or part of the money they invested. O&
  
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• Does Texas have legal right to challenge Biden administration's immigration policies?

  29-11-2022 18:33 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nexstar)— Texas wants anyone who comes into the state illegally to be deported. This case made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday. Texas is asking the court to expand who is targeted for deportation.
  Texas' arguments stem from new guidelines issued by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas released in 2021.Those new guidelines said dangerous criminals such as terrorists, or those who recently crossed into the U.S. should be prioritized for deportation.
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• Board of Regents votes for SFA to join University of Texas system

  29-11-2022 18:09 via kxan.com
  
  NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) - The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents voted on Tuesday to accept the University of Texas system offer for affiliation. Police investigating after woman, child shot in MarshallThe decision was approved in an 11-1 vote by the board with one member opposing, saying they feared the decision would eventually lead to the name of the university being changed.Officials said SFA will now officially accept the university system's offer so they can begin the pr
  
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• Woman pleads guilty to four counts in connection with Vanessa Guillén's death

  29-11-2022 18:02 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Cecily Aguilar pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon to four lesser charges connected with the murder of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén.Aguilar appeared before Judge Jeffrey C. Manske at 1 p.m., where she admitted to being an accessory after the fact and making false statements to law enforcement.Aguilar was the only person charged in the death of Guillén.U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillén. (file/MGN photo)Vanessa Guillén disappe
  
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• Woman charged in Vanessa Guillén's death appears in federal court Tuesday

  29-11-2022 18:02 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The only person charged in the death of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén will be in federal court today.Cecily Aguilar will appear before Judge Jeffrey C. Manske at 1:30 p.m., according to court officials.
  While the nature of the appearance is unclear, Guillén's sister Mayra posted on Twitter Aguilar will be making a plea of some sort.U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillén. (file/MGN photo)Vanessa Guillén disappeared in April 2020, after me
  
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• Meet the candidates for Austin City Council District 9

  29-11-2022 17:15 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.District 9: Zohaib 'Zo' Qadri
  Qadri promises to bring "all voices to the table" to tackle some of Austin's biggest issues, which he lists as the climate crisis, public health and safety and hous
  
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• East Texas native Patrick Mahomes announces birth of second child

  29-11-2022 16:52 via kxan.com
  
  TYLER, Texas (KETK) - Whitehouse native Patrick Mahomes and former UT Tyler soccer player Brittany Matthews have introduced their second child to the world.The Chiefs quarterback took to Twitter Monday night to announce the birth of his son Patrick "Bronze" Lavon Mahomes III.The post featured a photo of the newborn's feet and a chain that reads "Bronze." In his post, Mahomes said his son was born on Monday at 7 pounds and 8 ounces.The couple welcomes their second child over a year after the birt
  
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• Manor ISD investigating teacher's now-deleted tweets

  29-11-2022 16:41 via kxan.com
  
  MANOR, Texas (KXAN) — The Manor Independent School District said it's investigating tweets from one of its teachers.The district posted to social media on Monday saying the tweets do "not align with our Code of Ethics and the culture of our district."
  Manor ISD did not specify what the tweets were about.
  Today, Nov. 28, Manor ISD officials became aware of now deleted tweets from a Manor ISD teacher that does not align with our Code of Ethics and the culture of our district. This matter is
  
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• Giving Tuesday: How $2 can help the Red Cross respond to billion-dollar disasters

  29-11-2022 16:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The number of national disasters costing billions of dollars is increasing, according to the American Red Cross.
  This year, the Red Cross responded to more than twice the number of billion-dollar disasters than two decades ago.“What's a really big disaster? A really big disaster is one where the insured loss is a billion dollars or more,” said Brad Kieserman, vice president of disaster operations and logistics for the American Red Cross."In 1980 — three [d
  
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• Texas woman reunited with family over 50 years after kidnapping thanks to DNA test

  29-11-2022 16:06 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH (KXAN) — A woman who was kidnapped in the 1970s when she was 22 months old reunited with her family just in time for the holidays, according to NBC 5 in Dallas.NBC 5 reported Melissa Highsmith was taken from her parents' home in Fort Worth by a babysitter.
  Melissa, her parents and two of her four siblings were brought back together with the help of a DNA test from 23andMe, NBC 5 said.
  "Our finding Melissa was purely because of DNA, not because of any police / FBI involvemen
  
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• PHOTOS: Police search for man who robbed east Austin bank

  29-11-2022 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department needs help with identifying the man who robbed an east Austin bank on Monday afternoon.APD said the robbery happened just after 1 p.m. at the IBC Bank at 2817 E. Cesar Chavez St. That's near North Pleasant Valley Road.VIDEO: Hectic scene following deadly pursuit of stolen vehicle in Round RockAPD said the man entered the bank, went up to the teller and passed a note that said a robbery was taking place. The suspect also said he had a weapon.The
  
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• How the World Cup is coping with extreme heat

  29-11-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Have you noticed this year's World Cup is taking place at a different time of year than normal? This is the first time in the tournament's history that it is taking place in November and December.It normally takes place during the summer months but because of Qatar's extreme heat FIFA had to plan to schedule it for a cooler season. A smart decision as Qatar faces some of the most intense heat and humidity on the globe.World Cup boosts business at Austin barsExtreme heat and temp
  
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• Houston's boil water notice lifted after 50-plus hours

  29-11-2022 13:58 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KIAH) — The City of Houston lifted its boil water notice after 50-plus hours following a power failure at a water purification plant on Sunday night. PAST STORY: Power outage at plant causes boil water notice for entire city of HoustonThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said water quality testing submitted by the City met all regulatory standards and is now safe for Houston residents to drink without boiling water.Houston Public Works asks customers to flush their w
  
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• LIVE: Behind the Scenes: Matthew McConaughey takes on commercials in new UT class

  29-11-2022 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Matthew McConaughey is returning again to the University of Texas next semester for his class Script to Screen as a professor of practice — but with a new twist. Instead of film, this class' topic will be commercials.Matthew McConaughey is ‘livin’ at age 53The class will be available for the first time to Radio-Television-Film students and now Advertising students as well. Students will now get the chance to become familiar with his commercial work and get
  
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• Behind the Scenes: Matthew McConaughey takes on commercials in new UT class

  29-11-2022 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Matthew McConaughey is returning again to the University of Texas next semester for his class Script to Screen as a professor of practice — but with a new twist. Instead of film, this class' topic will be commercials.Matthew McConaughey is ‘livin’ at age 53The class will be available for the first time to Radio-Television-Film students and now Advertising students as well. Students will now get the chance to become familiar with his commercial work and get
  
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• How to help pay off someone’s Austin Energy bill this holiday season

  29-11-2022 13:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With inflation on the rise and Austin Energy increasing its average customer base rate by about $15 per month, times are tough for many folks.This Giving Tuesday, the City of Austin is allowing anyone to bring holiday cheer to someone in need by helping them keep the lights on at home.It’s called the Gift of Comfort, a program allowing anyone — whether or not they are an Austin Energy customer —to donate directly toward paying off someone’s energy bi
  
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• Two days of winter-type temperatures

  29-11-2022 10:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The cold front arrived very late Tuesday night in our northern counties. It raced south and was out of the viewing area by 2 a.m. Northwest to north winds gusted as high as 30 to 35+ mph with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Taylor topping the gust list at 37 mph.Highest wind gustsThe high for this calendar day will be 66°, the temperature at 12:02 a.m. Morning temperatures dropped to the middle/upper 30s in the Hill Country to the upper 30s to lower/middle 40s fro
  
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• Record high tied, but temperatures will plunge overnight

  29-11-2022 10:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- High temperatures climbed into the 80s Tuesday afternoon, reaching a record-tying 84° in Austin at Camp Mabry. The unusual warmth will be short-lived as temperatures will plunge by morning behind a strong cold front.The first cedar of the season showed up under the pollen microscope. It was a very low count, but a reminder that December is the beginning of cedar fever season and counts will only go higher over the next two months.Today's normal high is 68°West winds will
  
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• Record high possible today before winter air returns

  29-11-2022 10:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day started mostly cloudy to overcast with high humidity off of southerly winds. Lows were in the upper 50s in some of the Hill Country to low to mid 60s for much of Central Texas. Both Camp Mabry and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport had lows of 66 which, at Camp Mabry, is 19° above normal.The clouds started clearing after 9 a.m. with the clearing expected to continue east of the interstate during the day. All areas should be mostly sunny at sunset.The first cedar
  
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• Another cold night, chilly day before rapid warmup

  29-11-2022 10:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The cold front arrived very late Tuesday night in our northern counties. It raced south and was out of the viewing area by 2 a.m. Northwest to north winds gusted as high as 30 to 35+ mph with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Taylor topping the gust list at 37 mph.Highest wind gustsThe high for this calendar day will be 66°, the temperature at 12:02 a.m. Morning temperatures dropped to the middle/upper 30s in the Hill Country to the upper 30s to lower/middle 40s fro
  
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• 30 degrees colder today

  29-11-2022 10:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- High temperatures climbed into the 80s Tuesday afternoon, reaching a record-tying 84° in Austin at Camp Mabry. The unusual warmth has come to an end as a cold front last night pushed through our area shortly after midnight.Afternoon temperatures Wednesday will be in the 50s under a sunny sky. Expect gusty north winds to make it feel even colder than that through the evening today. Thursday morning will be the coldest morning with most lows from the middle 30s to around 40&de
  
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• 'Alarming increase' of homelessness in Hays County; center needs more funding to provide shelter

  29-11-2022 04:45 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - More than 300 families experiencing homelessness have gone to H.O.M.E Center in San Marcos for help this year.But that number continues to climb as the center's funding dries out."Those large chunks of federal funds that were pandemic specific, are running out. And now we have to look at other options for that funding," H.O.M.E Center founder Hannah Durrance said.One person whose life completely changed thanks to the center was RJ."I really didn't want to go on. And I
  
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• Alamo or Cheez-It? Longhorns prepare for 1st bowl game under Steve Sarkisian

  29-11-2022 01:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 21 Texas Longhorns won't play another football game for about a month. They aren't sure where it's going to be or who it will be against, but the approach to practices will generally stay the same regardless.In Monday's postseason press conference, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian pulled the curtain back a little bit on his philosophy on preparing for a bowl game. In his coaching career, Sarkisian is 2-2 in bowl games as a head coach, winning the 2010 and 2014 H
  
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• Jewish Texans see surge in antisemitism as a precursor to fascism

  29-11-2022 01:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) -- As other kids in Austin recovered from trick-or-treating on Halloween last year, Sarah Adelman worried about white supremacists, her mom and their synagogue. After a series of antisemitic incidents around Central Texas, someone set fire to Congregation Beth Israel, where Sarah’s mother, Lori, is a leader.“It made me sad and really scared,” 10-year-old Sarah said last week. “It made me nervous for my mom.”The arson was part of an ongoing wav
  
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• El Paso District Attorney Yvonne Rosales agrees to resign less than 2 years into tenure

  29-11-2022 01:07 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso District Attorney Yvonne Rosales agreed to resign from office effective 5 p.m. December 14, following months of scandals that dominated her less than two-year tenure at the helm of the 34th Judicial District of Texas.The agreement was made in the 346th Court Monday afternoon when a 1 p.m. hearing was delayed nearly an hour and a half as County Attorney JoAnne Bernal and Rosales' new attorney, Richard Ramon, agreed to terms of her resignation.
  The District At
  
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• Bijan Robinson, Jaylan Ford named Big 12 Conference players of the week

  29-11-2022 00:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After Texas' 38-27 win over Baylor on Friday, two Longhorns were honored by the Big 12 Conference for their efforts.Running back Bijan Robinson was named a conference co-offensive player of the week and linebacker Jaylan Ford stood alone with defensive player of the week honors.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/newslettersRobinson averaged 6.2 yards per carry with 179 rush
  
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• VIDEO: Hectic scene following deadly pursuit of stolen vehicle in Round Rock

  29-11-2022 00:18 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — On Friday morning, Flock Safety Security cameras alerted Round Rock Police about a stolen vehicle, but the chase was eventually called off because of the driver's "erratic behavior."The driver, later revealed to be Angela Nuckols, 58, from Pflugerville, was driving a stolen Nissan, officials said. A DPS trooper found the vehicle and began pursuing it shortly after, according to a statement released to KXAN from DPS."I was just sitting in my car, reviewing some em
  
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• I-35 lanes reopen in Buda after FedEx truck crash

  29-11-2022 00:12 via kxan.com
  
  BUDA, Texas (KXAN) -- Interstate 35 northbound reopened near Robert S. Light Boulevard in Buda after a crash involving a FedEx truck Monday afternoon, the Buda Police Department said.Around 4 p.m., the Buda Police Department wrote on Facebook lanes are shut down while the "vehicle and packages are recovered."
  The lanes reopened around 5 p.m. However, police said to expect heavy traffic congestion.
  
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