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• Round Rock ISD students launch nonprofit to support Central Texas refugees

  04-12-2022 22:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A group of Round Rock ISD students are embracing the giving spirit this holiday season, using their student-run nonprofit to benefit refugee and immigrant children resettling in Central Texas.Nikhil Parida, Emaan Chhatriwala, Anagha Deepak and Nitya Parida founded HEARD Foundation last August, a nonprofit that supports displaced refugee children as they integrate into their new communities. The organization collaborates with other area nonprofits to raise funds that support
  
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• Texas to play in Alamo Bowl for 5th time in 10 years, faces Sarkisian's former team

  04-12-2022 22:02 via kxan.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) — At this rate, the Texas Longhorns should have their own locker room at the Alamodome.Bowl officials announced Sunday that the No. 20 Longhorns will again represent the Big 12 Conference in the game against the No. 12 Washington Huskies of the Pac-12. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m., Dec. 29.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/newslettersTexas head coach Steve Sarkisian
  
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• Texas to play in Alamo Bowl for 5th in time 10 years, faces Sarkisian's former team

  04-12-2022 22:02 via kxan.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) — At this rate, the Texas Longhorns should have their own locker room at the Alamodome.Bowl officials announced Sunday that the Longhorns will again represent the Big 12 Conference in the game against the Washington Huskies of the Pac-12. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m., Dec. 29.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/newslettersTexas head coach Steve Sarkisian was the Huski
  
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• Texas Longhorns No. 20 in final College Football Playoff rankings

  04-12-2022 21:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to the College Football Playoff committee, the Texas Longhorns are a top 20 team.In their final set of rankings released Sunday, the CFP committee put the Longhorns at No. 20. South Carolina, led by former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler, came in at No. 19 and Notre Dame slid in behind Texas at No. 21.
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• Do you remember these discontinued Whataburger menu items?

  04-12-2022 20:05 via kxan.com
  
  TEXAS (FOX 44) -- Whataburger is a Texas staple. If you ask someone who frequents the fast food chain for their usual order, you'll start to see some menu items have a huge following (we're talking about you, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit).But what about items once on Whataburger's menu that are now long gone?Ashley Bean Thornton is a self-proclaimed "superfan" who lives in Waco. She said she has been going to Whataburger every day for the last ten years or so.
  "To me, it’s a clean, comfort
  
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• Border officers arrest West Texan accused of aggravated assault of a child

  04-12-2022 19:57 via kxan.com
  
  PRESIDIO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A West Texas man was arrested by U.S. border officials who connected him with an outstanding warrant for his arrest related to an aggravated assault of a child.U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Presidio arrested the 55-year-old man, a U.S. citizen, on Monday as he was returning from Mexico.Primary system queries by CBP officers revealed an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
  "The man was secured and escorted to secondary for f
  
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• WEEKEND READ: The BEST holiday happenings, other activities in Austin, Central Texas

  04-12-2022 19:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The holiday season is right around the corner, and Central Texas is gearing up for an array of events and activities even the most stubborn Grinch will enjoy.Here’s what you missed this week. LIST: Holiday light events in Central Texas for 2022 seasonAustin’s Trail of Lights named one of the best Christmas lights displays in the USU.S. News & World Report named Austin’s Trail of Lights at Zilker Park one of the best Christmas lights displays
  
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• Christmas traditions you may only understand if you're from Texas

  04-12-2022 18:30 via kxan.com
  
  SAN ANGELO, Texas — The season of Christmas may bring to mind images of a winter wonderland, fireplaces and warm sweaters – but here in Texas, Christmas looks a little different.Christmas FoodA regular appearance on Christmas Eve in Texas is a plate of tamales. This dish is enjoyed year-round but makes for a delicious addition to a Christmas feast. The tradition of tamales is believed to have first originated from ancient Mesoamerican civilizations and was picked up by Europeans
  
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• Principal on the roof: How one AISD principal is helping raise money for accessible playground equipment

  04-12-2022 17:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The principal of Highland Park Elementary School in west Austin spent her day working from the roof last week.Katie Peña promised her students they could have a pajama day and she would work from the roof of the school if they raised more than $15,000 for accessible playground equipment. RELATED: AISD principal working from roof to raise money for students, families in needThe students were able to go above and beyond and raise more than $24,000.Peña said some
  
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• Texas pothole so big and long-lasting, neighbors named it

  04-12-2022 16:00 via kxan.com
  
  JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) – Ashley Kneer doesn’t know exactly how deep it is, but she believes the pothole on the road leading into her subdivision in Jarrell is dangerous, especially when it’s full of water. And, she said, it’s been full of water since she moved into the Sonterra Subdivision in 2019.“I honestly would almost refer to it as a sinkhole than a pothole,” Kneer said.Sonterra Boulevard, right off Interstate 35, also takes on tons of traffic from those t
  
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• Former Tennessee sheriff recalls 'Cocaine Bear' case

  04-12-2022 15:02 via kxan.com
  
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The story of a black bear finding cocaine dropped from the sky by a smuggler has ties to Knoxville dating back to 1985, and a former sheriff remembers the story, which has inspired a movie called "Cocaine Bear."
  The newly released trailer paints the horror comedy film to be much different from real-life events. However, former Knox County Sheriff Jimmy "JJ" Jones was on the case back in 1985 and said it is as unusual as it sounds."It was almost
  
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• Highs jump from 50s to 70s in less than a day

  04-12-2022 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Some sprinkles and drizzle along with abundant clouds kept temperatures largely in the 50s on Sunday.A warm front will move through the area tonight pushing warmer temperatures into Central Texas on Monday. Don't get me wrong, we'll still be stuck with a lot of clouds and even some morning drizzle or sprinkles on Monday, but it will be warmer.Sunshine? It will take a while to break through, but some partial sun is possible during the afternoon tomorrow.Temperatures will jump fro
  
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• From 50s to 70s in less than a day

  04-12-2022 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Some sprinkles and drizzle along with abundant clouds have kept temperatures largely in the 50s this afternoon.A warm front will move through the area tonight pushing warmer temperatures into Central Texas on Monday. Don't get me wrong, we'll still be stuck with a lot of clouds and even some morning drizzle or sprinkles on Monday, but it will be warmer.Sunshine? It will take a while to break through, but some partial sun is possible during the afternoon tomorrow.Temperatures wil
  
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• Cool today before a week of warmth

  04-12-2022 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Morning temperatures are five to ten degrees cooler than yesterday in the Hill Country and ten to 15 degrees cooler from I-35 eastward. Afternoon temperatures will rise to a range of upper 50s to low 60s.The air is dry this morning with dew point temperatures in the 30s and 40s. The cold front that moved through Saturday morning moves back north this afternoon as a warm front. This will cause dew points to increase off a south to southeast wind late this afternoon and tonight.Th
  
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• Dueling Taylor parades see silent night instead of Christmas clash

  04-12-2022 05:26 via kxan.com
  
  TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — The annual Christmas parade by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance and first-ever holiday parade by the City of Taylor both went off without trouble Saturday night despite being set for the same time and location. This after a month of heightened tension after TAMA changed its rules of entry for its parade, effectively banning LGBTQ members to participate.“It looked like everyone had a great time. I’m glad we could give them that," said Pastor Jeff Rippl
  
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• 1 dead after vehicle crashes through fence in north Austin

  04-12-2022 05:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person died after a vehicle crashed into a fence in a north Austin neighborhood Saturday night.Austin-Travis County EMS said medics and Austin Fire Department personnel responded to 5014 Martin Avenue, along East 51st Street between Duval Street and Airport Boulevard, at 8:52 p.m. One of the people involved in the wreck was pinned in the vehicle when medics arrived, and that person later died.
  A second person was thought to have just minor injuries, but an update about 20
  
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• Times, locations for Texas high school football semifinals Dec. 8-10

  04-12-2022 04:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas high school football semifinals are set for Dec. 8-10 and four teams from the Austin area are still in the hunt for a state championship.Westlake won its 54th consecutive game in a blowout Saturday 47-7 over San Antonio Brennan at the Alamodome, but they're about to face their toughest challenge to date in Galena Park North Shore in the 6A-Division I semifinals.Texas high school football playoff scores for Friday, Dec. 2Both are undefeated and they'll clash at 3 p
  
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• 'How about me?' Man's Facebook comment puts him behind bars

  04-12-2022 01:53 via kxan.com
  
  (WFLA) — A Georgia man's Facebook comment got him some unwanted attention from law enforcement — ending with an arrest.On Monday, the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office in Georgia posted a list of its Top 10 Most Wanted fugitives. That's when Christopher Spaulding decided to chime in."How about me," he wrote in the comments.Well, turns out that even though Spaulding was by no means one of the most sought-after fugitives in the county, he was still wanted."You are correct you have two w
  
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• State of Texas: Immigration policy challenge goes before Supreme Court

  04-12-2022 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The battle over immigration policy shifted Tuesday from the Texas border to the U.S. Supreme Court. On Tuesday, the court heard oral arguments in a case challenging how the Biden administration is enforcing immigration laws, arguing that the administration is wrongly limiting who can be deported.Texas’ argument stems from new guidelines issued by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in 2021, which recommends that states should prioritize deporting terrori
  
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