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• First Warning: Single-digit wind chill temperatures expected late next week

  16-12-2022 23:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The First Warning Weather team is tracking the strongest Arctic cold front of the season thus far, forecast to send temperatures tumbling just before Christmas weekend.While temperatures are currently chillier than normal across Texas and will remain so through the middle of next week, the Arctic blast we are tracking is forecast to arrive in our area next Thursday (Dec. 22).We may wake up in the 50s Thursday morning, but by late Thursday afternoon, temperatures drop below freez
  
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• First Warning: Single-digit wind chill temperatures expected Friday morning

  16-12-2022 23:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The First Warning Weather team is tracking the strongest Arctic cold front of the season thus far, forecast to send temperatures tumbling just before Christmas weekend.While temperatures are currently chillier than normal across Texas and will remain so through the middle of next week, the Arctic blast we are tracking is forecast to arrive in our area next Thursday morning (Dec. 22), the morning after the start of winter (Wednesday at 3:48 p.m.).The cold front's passage will lea
  
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• Austinite creates women-only platform to buy, sell products called Allhers

  16-12-2022 23:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Allhers is an Austin-based online platform devoted to providing women a safe place to buy and re-sell products by eliminating men from the equation. Becca Butler, one of the founders of Allhers, said she frequently moved around from childhood into adulthood. When she moved from Los Angeles, Calif., to Austin, she joined a women-only discussion group and decided to list some furniture she was selling. “It sold immediately,” she said.Further, her experie
  
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• APD identify man who died from October southeast Austin stabbing

  16-12-2022 22:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Friday, the Austin Police Department said a man involved in an October stabbing died Dec. 10.The man was identified as Anthony Thomas, 39, according to an APD release.Police said at approximately 10:50 a.m., Oct. 25, APD dispatch received reports of a man, later identified as Thomas, bleeding from his leg at a bus stop at Easter Riverside Drive and Wickersham Lane.Once police arrived on the scene, officers applied a tourniquet to Thomas, and he was taken to a hospital, where
  
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• Police identify victim in Dec. 12 north Austin homicide

  16-12-2022 22:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department on Friday in a news release identified the victim of a Dec. 12 homicide in north Austin.The victim was identified as Tyrone Young, 24, police said.At approximately 2:30 a.m., APD responded to a shooting in the parking lot of a business located in the 11900 block of North Interstate 35 southbound service road, according to the release.APD officers and EMS arrived on the scene and found Young on the ground unresponsive with a gunshot wound, the release
  
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• ERCOT prepares for upcoming cold fronts

  16-12-2022 22:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Friday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) said it would be closely monitoring the changing weather conditions as a series of cold fronts approach the state.KXAN’s David Yeomans said Friday, Dec. 23 could bring a strain on the power grid with morning low temperatures expected to be in the single digits, 10s and 20s.“ERCOT expects sufficient generation to meet forecasted demand and will continue to provide updates,” the energy provider said. ER
  
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• Santa's Sled Challenge benefiting children with disabilities

  16-12-2022 22:19 via kxan.com
  
  KXAN (Austin) -- Two different communities, one shines in bringing people together through fitness, and the other is driven to cultivate a statewide family for some of Texas’ most vulnerable.“We have a single mission which is to ensure children with developmental disabilities grow up in loving families instead of institutions,” Elizabeth Tucker said, Executive Director of EveryChild, Inc.Miles away from her office is an unsuspecting warehouse-type building where people come to
  
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• Cooler than normal weather through the weekend forecast

  16-12-2022 22:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Behind yet another in our series of cold fronts, cloudy conditions with a slight chance of light rain continue overnight and into Saturday morning.Once this minor storm system clears midday Saturday, we will enjoy dry weather the rest of the weekend with cooler than normal temperatures.Weekend forecastThe next storm system approaches late Sunday, increasing cloud cover. We are forecasting a likelihood of soaking rainfall and even a few thunderstorms on Monday. Rainfall totals wi
  
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• UT-Austin orders employees to remove TikTok from state-issued devices

  16-12-2022 21:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The University of Texas, in a newsletter to all faculty and staff Friday, said all university employees must immediately remove TikTok from all state-issued devices in their care, including university-owned cellphones, laptops, tablets and desktop computers.This comes after Gov. Greg Abbott in a letter on Dec. 7 said all state agencies had to ban their officers and employees from installing or using TikTok on state-issued devices. Gov. Abbott issues ban of TikTok on government-i
  
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• UT at Austin orders employees to remove TikTok from state-issued devices following Governor's ban

  16-12-2022 21:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The University of Texas in a newsletter to all faculty and staff Friday said all university employees must immediately remove TikTok from all state-issued devices in their care, including university-owned cellphones, laptops, tablets and desktop computers.This comes after Governor Greg Abbott in a letter on Dec. 7 said all state agencies had to ban their officers and employees from installing or using TikTok on state-issued devices.“If you have not yet removed TikTok from
  
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• Texas senior Logan Eggleston named national volleyball player of the year

  16-12-2022 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas senior Logan Eggleston is the best college volleyball player in the country.The American Volleyball Coaches Association named the three-time first-team All-American the national player of the year on Friday at the NCAA volleyball championships in Omaha, Nebraska. Eggleston led the Longhorns past San Diego 3-1 in Thursday's national semifinals, and Texas will play Louisville for the national championship at 7 p.m. Saturday. The match will be televised on ESPN2.MORE THA
  
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• Ahead of the holidays, here's the current risk from COVID-19 in each county, according to the CDC

  16-12-2022 21:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the first time in three months, a county in the KXAN viewing area was rated at high risk from COVID-19 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Each week since Feb. 24, the CDC has assigned a "COVID-19 Community Level" to every county nationwide based on how the virus is impacting local populations.
  In the Thursday, Dec. 15 update, Mason County was upgraded from medium to high risk.Blanco, Caldwell, Gillespie, Hays and San Saba counties are currently at medium
  
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• Police investigating fatal hit-and-run on Ben White service road

  16-12-2022 20:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating a fatal overnight hit-and-run that happened earlier this week.
  APD responded to the crash in the 900 block of West Ben White service road Wednesday just after 2 a.m. It happened in the eastbound lanes.
  An unidentified person was hit by a vehicle, and the driver of the vehicle did not stop to help, police said. The person was taken to a hospital, where they died.
  Anyone with information on the driver or vehicle description, in this ca
  
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• Where to find the best hot chocolate in Austin

  16-12-2022 19:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Got a hankering for something hot and sweet in this cold weather? Luckily, you won't have to go very far to satisfy that craving.
  Three Austin cafes made Yelp's list of the 25 best places in Texas to get hot chocolate.
  If you're taking a quick day trip out of Austin, no need to feel left out! Some of the other Top 25 are located in San Antonio and Fredericksburg.
  To determine which hot chocolate spots in Texas made the list, Yelp said it identified businesses in the restaur
  
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• Texas' wildest animal encounters of 2022: Gators, bobcats and bees, oh deer!

  16-12-2022 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Some of the wildest moments in the news in 2022 featured wildlife coming into contact with people across Texas.In early May, the Associated Press reported a 2-year-old child was hospitalized after being mauled by a coyote in Dallas. The child had been on the family's front porch, in a neighborhood just north of White Rock Lake.Fortunately, not every wildlife encounter this year resulted in serious injury. In fact, many of the moments were simply awe-inspi
  
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• Police: Texas man fights 'whole family,' then head-butts officer

  16-12-2022 19:29 via kxan.com
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Brownsville man allegedly assaulted his family and then head-butted police as they tried to handcuff him, police say.Christopher Cruz, 28, was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in the 800 block of W. 16th St. on charges of aggravated assault, harassment on public servant, assault on public servant, two counts of assault family violence and resisting arrest, according to information obtained by ValleyCentral from Brownsville Police Department.Officers
  
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• AISD teacher is running 50 miles Friday to raise money for books

  16-12-2022 19:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An Austin Independent School District first-grade teacher is running 50 miles today around the school where he teaches to raise money for a book vending machine. Luis Reséndiz is a Dual Language teacher at Ridgetop Elementary School in central Austin. He said he decided to run not only to raise funds for more books but also to engage with the community. “I just decided to give to the community and to throw a fundraiser to connect with the community,”
  
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• Affidavit released: Austin man now faces murder charge in wife's June death

  16-12-2022 18:43 via kxan.com
  
  If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, you can get help by reaching out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1(800) 799-SAFE.
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a missing woman was found dead in July, her husband, who was already charged in connection with her death, is now facing a murder charge.
  Yolanda Jaimes, 40, was reported missing from east Austin on June 24. Police said evidence was found a "significant amount" of blood was cleaned up at her home. Human remains, la
  
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• Gift guide for Austin drivers with a long commute

  16-12-2022 17:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Looking for some gift ideas for the Austin traffic commuter in your life? Look no further, KXAN Traffic Anchor Erica Brennes is here to take you on an Austin traffic holiday shopping journey.'Twas a week before Christmas and all around Austin, commuters stuck in traffic, are seeking alternate route options.To their family and friends making a list and checking it twice: allow your Austin traffic guru to offer some advice.For the loved one on your list who sits in traffic everyda
  
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• Neo-soul artist UMI to headline 'Hi, How Are You Day,'; Tickets on sale now

  16-12-2022 17:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- R&B and neo-soul artist UMI and Mexican-American singer DannyLux will be performing for the fifth annual "Hi, How Are You Day" in just a few weeks.
  The Hi, How Are You Project (HHAYP) nonprofit puts on the event every year, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit's mission of promoting mental health awareness through thoughtful media, events and educational resources. Hi, How Are You Day 2023 is presented by American Campus Communities and will take place at Emo's Austin
  
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• Neo-soul artist UMI to headline 'Hi, How Are You Day' — tickets on sale now

  16-12-2022 17:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- R&B and neo-soul artist UMI and Mexican-American singer DannyLux will be performing for the fifth annual "Hi, How Are You Day" in just a few weeks.
  The Hi, How Are You Project (HHAYP) nonprofit puts on the event every year, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit's mission of promoting mental health awareness through thoughtful media, events and educational resources. Hi, How Are You Day 2023 is presented by American Campus Communities and will take place at Emo's Austin
  
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• Milam County deputy won't face charges in deadly shooting

  16-12-2022 16:47 via kxan.com
  
  Milam County (FOX 44) — A Milam County grand jury decided Thursday not to indict Deputy Samuel Ferguson IV for a shooting in October.Jury members ruled Ferguson was justified in the shooting that ended with the death of 64-year-old Mark Edward Evers of Rockdale.Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore said Ferguson was conducting a mental health assessment on Oct. 19 around 2 p.m. with members of the Central Counties Services' Mobile Crisis Outreach Team.
  Clore said the suspect became uncooperative
  
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• Send the gift of hope and help to those who can't afford IVF treatments

  16-12-2022 15:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The holidays can be a lonely reminder for some people struggling to have a baby.“It is a super sad and tough time,” said Phil Loewy with the Fertility Foundation of Texas. “People have so much love to give, and they want to fulfill their dreams of becoming parents and hold that beautiful baby in their arms. Sadly, it's not always easy to have children. It's more common than we think.” Why Austin wants you to ‘Give a Great Story’ this holi
  
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• Residents of this small Texas community have the worst commute

  16-12-2022 15:24 via kxan.com
  
  (Stacker) – As many workers returned to the office this year after COVID-19 shutdowns, conversations around the drawbacks of commutes have become more vocal.
  For a while, remote workers enjoyed more time in the morning and evening that wasn’t spent simply traveling to and from work—an unpaid portion of the day that nevertheless eats up time and energy. And it’s not a small amount of time, either: Pre-pandemic, the average commute in the U.S. was a hair over
  
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• Austin FC donates 'wish list' items to Austin Pets Alive!

  16-12-2022 14:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC is helping make sure dogs at Austin Pets Alive! have a warm place to cuddle up this winter season.
  The team dropped off some washable dog beds at the shelter Thursday. The beds were on the shelter's "wish list" of things it needs for the pets.
  Austin FC donates washable dog beds to Austin Pets Alive! (KXAN Photo/Todd Bynum) Austin FC donates washable dog beds to Austin Pets Alive! (KXAN Photo/Todd Bynum) Austin FC donates washable dog beds to Austin Pets Alive! (K
  
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• More allegations of improper Medicare billing for diabetic supplies

  16-12-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Following a KXAN investigation into improper Medicare billing allegations leveled against a San Antonio medical supply company, numerous other viewers emailed tips alleging identical instances of Medicare billing problems that trace back to different companies in other cities. Previous coverage: Family’s warning after getting unexpected Medicare billThe viewers – including Ron Kercheville of Bee Cave – said his wife’s Medicare accounts and supplement
  
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• Is this goodbye? Infamous Evil MoPac Twitter account 'stepping away for now'

  16-12-2022 14:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — "The End".An integral player in Austin pop culture is seemingly quitting Twitter after more than six years.Evil MoPac has tweeted its way into Austinites' hearts with snarky comments and overall dialogue on the rapidly changing city — all while keeping its true identity hidden from the public.Austin cat named ‘Evil Meowpac’ after iconic Twitter accountBut the account made an announcement Thursday night, saying it's "stepping away for now."
  "This account me
  
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• This Texas vineyard is ranked one of the world's best

  16-12-2022 13:58 via kxan.com
  
  TEXAS (KXAN) — A Texas winery has been ranked one of the world's best vineyards, one of only six wineries based in the United States to earn the distinction.
  William Chris Vineyards, located in the Texas Hill Country city of Hye, came in at No. 56, honored alongside vineyards based in Italy, Australia, Portugal and South Africa, among other places. What’s the secret sauce behind P. Terry’s Texas growth?"I think the secret is out about Texas wine and it's not surprising anymore,
  
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• Why Austin wants you to 'Give a Great Story' this holiday season

  16-12-2022 13:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Who wants a thing, when a great experience or story is better. Austin Resource Recovery, the City of Austin's trash and recycling department, has launched a new campaign this holiday season urging you to give a different type of gift.Rich Segal spoke with ARR about the program, what sort of gifts you can give instead and why the holiday season is so bad for the environment. You can learn more in the video above or read the transcript below to learn more.Rich Segal, KXAN: To
  
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• Startups fill up co-working spaces in Austin

  16-12-2022 13:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As startups shift towards hybrid and remote work, many of these companies in the Austin area are questioning the need for renting out an entire office building.Instead, they’re opting for coworking spaces, where they can sign short leases or drop when necessary.In northwest Austin, one coworking space — Office Evolution — has nearly sold-out its individualized offices.Back in May of 2021, Office Evolution of Austin opened its doors with 35 offices availabl
  
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• Woman dies after crashing into tree on W. Cesar Chavez

  16-12-2022 13:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman died Thursday night after being in a crash off of West Cesar Chavez Street.
  It happened around 11 p.m. on W. Cesar Chavez near where the road intersects with N. Lamar Boulevard.
  Police said the woman's car veered off the road and hit a tree.
  
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• Semi-truck overturns on I-35 northbound in south Austin

  16-12-2022 13:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some lanes are affected on Interstate 35 northbound in south Austin after a semi-truck overturned Friday morning.
  The Texas Department of Transportation said it happened on the highway near William Cannon Drive.
  KXAN saw the semi-truck overturned in the median. Its contents spilled out into the roadway, blocking some lanes.
  TxDOT said to expect major delays as cleanup is underway.
  This is a developing story; stick with KXAN for updates.
  
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• Cool days only getting colder into the holiday

  16-12-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our pattern of cold mornings and chilly afternoons continues into the weekend... and Mother Nature looks to put a stamp on it late next week.Despite spending most of yesterday under a clear, blue sky, our clouds return later this morning and continue to thicken through the day. A cold front will slip in from the north and put a limit to the day's warm-up. Expect afternoon highs to only warm to the 50s with a few spots of sprinkles late day (10%).A few more spot showers are possi
  
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• 1 hit, injured after walking on I-35 upper deck

  16-12-2022 12:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle on the upper deck of Interstate 35 southbound Friday morning.
  Austin Police said the crash took place on the part of the highway near Airport Boulevard.Around 4 a.m., APD said there were calls reporting someone walking on the upper deck.After the man was hit, he was taken to the hospital and now has life-threatening injuries, according to APD.
  The vehicle involved in the crash stayed at the scene, police said.
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• 1 dead after being hit by vehicle on Montopolis Drive

  16-12-2022 12:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person died after a car hit them on Montopolis Drive near the highway.
  Police said a woman was walking on the road when a vehicle hit her around 2:30 a.m. Friday. The driver did not stay on the scene.
  It happened just south of U.S. Highway 183 on Montopolis Drive, between the highway and Del Monte Road.
  Parts of the road were closed in the area.
  
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• Austin ISD names new interim superintendent, but search for permanent district leader continues

  16-12-2022 05:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Independent School District has named new interim superintendent as Matias Segura.Segura was one of four finalists for the position and after being approved by the board of trustees on Thursday night, will now take over the position starting on January 3.The new interim superintendent will serve as leader of AISD until a superintendent can be named.Shortly after AISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays announced he was leaving for Alief ISD, AISD trustees got to
  
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• Wimberley puts undefeated mark on the line against Carthage, also unbeaten, in 4A-DII final

  16-12-2022 05:28 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — Something has to give when both undefeated Wimberley and Carthage take the field Friday morning at AT&T Stadium.The teams are a combined 30-0 on the season, but one of them is going to be handed the most painful loss of the season in the Class 4A-Division II state championship game, scheduled for 11 a.m. How to watch the 2022 Texas high school football state championship gamesCarthage is a year removed from winning the 4A-DII championship, but the Texans aren'
  
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• Updates: Wimberley puts undefeated mark on the line against Carthage, also unbeaten, in 4A-DII final

  16-12-2022 05:28 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — Something has to give when both undefeated Wimberley and Carthage take the field Friday morning at AT&T Stadium.The teams are a combined 30-0 on the season, but one of them is going to be handed the most painful loss of the season in the Class 4A-Division II state championship game, scheduled for 11 a.m. How to watch the 2022 Texas high school football state championship gamesCarthage is a year removed from winning the 4A-DII championship, but the Texans aren'
  
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• Texas Longhorns top San Diego 3-1, will play for NCAA volleyball title Saturday

  16-12-2022 04:37 via kxan.com
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns will play for the NCAA volleyball championship on Saturday.The top-seeded Longhorns turned away San Diego 3-1 in the semifinals at the CHI Health Center on Thursday and will take on either Pittsburgh or Louisville for the championship Saturday night.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/newslettersAfter San Diego won the first set 28-26, Texas claimed
  
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• Groundbreaking at Rosewood Courts occurs amid housing crisis

  16-12-2022 04:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- On Thursday, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin hosted a groundbreaking for the Pathways at Rosewood Courts, according to a news release.The extensive renovation and preservation of the historic, 80-year-old Rosewood Courts public housing complex will expand to 184 residential units with modern amenities and will honor the complex's historic legacy as the first African American public housing project in the nation, the release said.Finding affordable housing is just gett
  
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• APD makes arrest in Dec. 6 south Austin homicide

  16-12-2022 02:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department arrested a man in connection with a homicide that occurred on Dec. 6 in south Austin, according to an APD news release.Police identified that man as Peter Lucio.At approximately 4:52 p.m., APD received a 911 call about a shooting in the 700 block of Mankato Dr., the release said. Austin PD identifies man killed in south Austin shootingThe caller said Michael Seibert was shot, according to police.APD and EMS arrived on the scene and found Seibert
  
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• APD make arrest in Dec. 6 south Austin homicide

  16-12-2022 02:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- The Austin Police Department arrested a man in connection with a homicide that occurred Dec. 6 in south Austin, according to an APD news release.Police identified that man as Peter Lucio.At approximately 4:52 p.m., APD received a 911 call in reference to a shooting in the 700 block of Mankato Drive, the release said. Austin PD identifies man killed in south Austin shootingThe caller said Michael Seibert was shot, according to police.APD and EMS arrived on the scene and found Seib
  
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• APD investigating Dec. 6 south Austin homicide

  16-12-2022 02:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Dec. 6 in south Austin, according to an APD news release.At approximately 4:52 p.m., APD received a 911 call in reference to a shooting in the 700 block of Mankato Drive, the release said.The caller said Michael Seibert was shot, according to police.APD and EMS arrived on the scene and found Seibert unresponsive on the ground. He died on the scene, the release said.An on-scene investigation determined Seibert
  
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• Man enters plea deal in 2020 murder-for-hire case involving Austin auto dealer

  16-12-2022 02:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – An Austin man arrested in connection to the 2020 murder-for-hire deaths of a Nashville couple entered a plea deal Wednesday. The deal was then accepted by a federal judge.On Dec. 1, Gilad Peled, 48, submitted a motion to modify his plea. Peled was originally charged with murder for hire, conspiracy to kidnap resulting in death and kidnapping resulting in death. RELATED: Texas auto dealer exec Erik Charles Maund indicted in murder-for-hire of Nashville coupleErik Charles Mau
  
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• Scores from every 2022 Texas high school football state championship game

  16-12-2022 01:06 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — For 12 Texas high school football teams this week, dreams are becoming reality at AT&T Stadium.The University Interscholastic League's state title games began at the Dallas Cowboys' home stadium on Wednesday, and the week gridiron junkies yearn for continues with three games per day through Saturday. How to watch the 2022 Texas high school football state championship gamesClass 1A 6-Man games, plus the Class 2A-Division II game, kicked off the action on Wednes
  
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• With COVID, flu, RSV cases rising, some turning to freestanding emergency rooms

  16-12-2022 00:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin hospitals say with RSV, COVID-19 and flu all hitting at the same time, they're seeing a growing number of patients in emergency rooms.
  Dell Children's is now asking parents with non-emergency cases to take their kids to a pediatrician or urgent care instead of the ER, if possible. Combatting Central Texas’ ‘tripledemic’: RSV, flu and COVID on the riseWith the holidays approaching, it will make non-emergency medical care harder to find- that's only expect
  
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• With COVID, flu, RSV cases rising, some turn to freestanding emergency rooms

  16-12-2022 00:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin hospitals said with RSV, COVID-19 and flu all hitting at the same time, they're seeing a growing number of patients in emergency rooms.
  Dell Children's is now asking parents with non-emergency cases to take their kids to a pediatrician or urgent care instead of the ER, if possible. Combatting Central Texas’ ‘tripledemic’: RSV, flu and COVID on the riseWith the holidays approaching, it will make non-emergency medical care harder to find — that'
  
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• APD initiating 'No Refusal Initiative' to enforce DWIs during holiday season

  16-12-2022 00:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- During this holiday season, Austin Police Department officers will patrol and look for drunk drivers, according to a news release from APD.During this time, a ‘No Refusal Initiative’ will be in effect each night from Dec. 15 to Jan. 1, the release said.Police said this initiative is an effort to enforce DWI laws and to keep the public safe by encouraging drivers to make responsible decisions.Furthermore, police will apply for blood search warrants on any suspects who
  
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• Six months since they peaked, gas prices in Texas have dropped more than $2

  16-12-2022 00:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dec. 15 marks six months since gas prices hit record highs in Texas. Since then, prices have dropped by more than $2 statewide.On June 15, a gallon of regular unleaded gas cost an average of $4.70 across the state.As of Tuesday, the statewide average is now $2.65, a decrease of $2.05.Drivers in Midland are currently paying the most at the pump: an average of $2.85 per gallon. Meanwhile, the McAllen metro area has the cheapest gas in the state right now, at $2.55 per gallon.
  
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• 3 Longhorns named to AVCA All-America first team

  16-12-2022 00:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the first time in program history, three Texas Longhorns were named first-team All-Americans by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.Senior Logan Eggleston earned her third consecutive first-team distinction while Zoe Fleck and Asjia O'Neal were named to the top team for the first time.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/newslettersIn all, six Longhorns made the f
  
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