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• Austin handing out free winter weather supplies

  09-01-2023 23:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The last time the city of Austin handed out winter weather tools, supplies ran out as quickly as a half hour. So, the city is planning to do it again.If homeowners have a pipe burst, it’s essential to halt the flow of water by shutting off the main supply.If you are unable to access your property’s shut-off valve, you will have to open the nearest city water meter box. To do this, you need a water meter key. That’s among the supplies the city will be handi
  
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• Celebration of life for 'Coach Gus' set for Jan. 12

  09-01-2023 23:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A celebration of life service for a beloved and long-time Texas Longhorns coach will be Jan. 12.The service for former Texas baseball coach Cliff Gustafson, who died Jan. 2 at 91 years old, is set for 3 p.m. at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. The doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and the service will be broadcast on Longhorn Network.
  Past and Present: Cliff Gustafson, Augie Garrido and David Pierce meet on the field before the 2018 Alumni Game (Andrew Schnitker/KXAN)
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• Sheriff: Hays CISD student dies from fentanyl overdose days into 2023

  09-01-2023 23:27 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Hays County Sheriff's Office confirmed Sunday its first fentanyl overdose of the year, with a Hays Consolidated Independent School District student dying from fentanyl poisoning Jan. 2.“To start the new year, we’ve already — we have a student from Hays CISD who unfortunately did succumb to a fentanyl-related poisoning,” Anthony Hipolito, a Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputy, said.RELATED: Hays CISD families put up billboard wit
  
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• Longhorn players speak for first time after Beard's firing, focused on moving forward

  09-01-2023 23:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the first time since former Texas men's basketball head coach Chris Beard was arrested in mid-December, and then subsequently fired Jan. 5, Longhorns players spoke with the media Monday about how they dealt with the situation.When Beard was arrested around 4 a.m. Dec. 12, the Longhorns had a game against Rice that night, and senior guard Marcus Carr said the team found out about it, "just like everybody else." Will Chris Beard’s firing impact local recruitment? We
  
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• Unrelenting series of storms continue for California

  09-01-2023 22:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — People in California are bracing for a new series of storms over the next few days. Heavy rain and snow is already falling for much of the state on Monday as an atmospheric river brings unrelenting moisture back to the area. IN DEPTH: What is an atmospheric river and Pineapple Express?California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging people in the state to take the storm dangers seriously, telling people to be ready for potential evacuation orders due to flooding. On Monday after
  
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• Travis County discussing second probate court, would need legislative help

  09-01-2023 22:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Travis County Commissioners are expected to begin discussing whether or not the county will file proposed legislation to create a new probate court Tuesday.
  "Probate courts in Texas do two things really, they handle the estates of deceased people," said probate attorney Dick Brown. "The other thing probate courts do is handle the affairs of incompetent people."
  Right now, there's only one probate court in Travis County, unlike in surrounding counties such as Bexar and Harris whi
  
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• APD searching for suspect's vehicle in deadly October 2022 south Austin crash

  09-01-2023 21:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- The Austin Police Department announced Monday it is searching for a suspect's vehicle wanted in connection with an October 2022 deadly vehicle-pedestrian crash in south Austin, the agency confirmed in an APD news release.Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department responded to the scene shortly before 9:30 p.m., in the 1600 block of E. Oltorf St., right near the Interstate 35 service road, APD said. Victim of hit-and-run on East Oltorf near I-35 identifiedThe victim w
  
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• Austin cyclist captures video of self-driving car veering into bike lane

  09-01-2023 21:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Video recorded by an Austin cyclist late last week caught an autonomous self-driving vehicle traveling into bike lanes through the West Campus neighborhood, months after the company began testing its vehicles locally.General Motors' Cruise rolled out its "robotaxi" technology in Austin in late 2022 in addition to services in Phoenix and San Francisco. It marked the latest autonomous vehicle endeavor in the Texas capital in recent years, including the now-defunct Argo AI veh
  
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• Texas falls four spots in latest men's AP Top 25 rankings

  09-01-2023 21:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a 1-1 week and giving up 116 points at home to Kansas State, the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team dropped in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings.Texas fell four spots to No. 10 in the country in the rankings released Monday, and even after the 116-103 loss to the Wildcats, Kansas State is still ranked below the Longhorns at No. 11.
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  Kansas is the highest-ranked Big 12 Conference team at No. 2, rising a spot after beating Texas Tech and West V
  
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• Officials: Damar Hamlin released from hospital

  09-01-2023 21:17 via kxan.com
  
  CINCINNATI (WIVB) -- UC Health officials said that Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been released from the hospital on Monday morning and flew back to Buffalo, health officials said.
  This comes one week after Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest while on the field with the Bills in their game against the Bengals, which was later canceled after being postponed. Since then, he was in the care of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He will be transferred to another hospital in Buffalo.Doctors said
  
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• Damar Hamlin released from ICU, flies home to Buffalo to continue recovery

  09-01-2023 21:17 via kxan.com
  
  CINCINNATI (WIVB) -- UC Health officials said Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from UC Medical Center on Monday morning and flew back to Buffalo, where he will continue to recover at Buffalo General Medical Center.This comes one week after Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest while on the field with the Bills in their game against the Bengals, which was later canceled after being postponed.Doctors said that Hamlin began walking on Friday, which is also when a breathing tube got taken out. They s
  
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• Texas expects record revenue, $33 billion budget surplus for next two years

  09-01-2023 21:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas is entering the 2023 legislative session with a record-setting $32.7 billion budget surplus, the state's top revenue estimator Glenn Hegar announced Monday, setting the stage for lawmakers to make major investments into their priorities while complicating the debate over what those priorities should be.
  Comptroller Hegar's Biennial Revenue Estimate reports Texas has $188.2 billion available to spend over the next two years, more than ever before and 26.3 percent mo
  
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• How to volunteer for South by Southwest 2023

  09-01-2023 20:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you want a behind-the-scenes look at how one of Austin's biggest festivals operates, a good option is through volunteering.
  South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals and SXSW EDU are looking for local, national and international volunteers to contribute their time and skills.
  Those interested are encouraged to sign up online or attend one of the SXSW volunteer calls, which will take place on Sunday, Jan. 15 and Tuesday, Jan.17. Attendees can expect to spend abou
  
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• Austin's 2023 weather by the numbers

  09-01-2023 19:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (2023) — When it comes to the weather, there are a lot of numbers to keep track of: highs, lows and rainfall totals to name just a few.KXAN has created the charts and graphics below to help you keep track of whatever weather 2023 brings.Click here for the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.
  
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• Contract workers injured during demolition of Fort Worth school building

  09-01-2023 19:40 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (KXAN) -- Injuries were reported during the demolition of a Fort Worth elementary school Monday morning.
  Contract workers were demolishing the former Parkview Elementary School building and were hurt in the process, Keller Independent School District said on Twitter.
  It's not clear how many people were injured.
  Keller ISD also said the building is unoccupied and no students or KISD employees were involved.
  
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• IN-DEPTH: Why cedar spikes with cold fronts

  09-01-2023 19:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Over the last few days, we have seen a large spike in cedar pollen in our area. In fact, our new advanced pollen sensor above our KXAN-TV studio detected a very high count of 12,353 grains per cubic meter on Jan. 4 — the highest count of the season.With more cold fronts in the forecast, we are predicting additional spikes in the pollen count. Allergies Explained: Your guide to allergies in Central TexasJonathan Motsinger, the Central Texas operations department head w
  
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• LIVE: 2023 Texas legislative session: What to expect on first day

  09-01-2023 18:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas legislature convenes every other year for 140 days, so lawmakers are set to meet again Tuesday for the first time since 2021. As they return to the State Capitol, KXAN would like to prepare Central Texans for what's in store.
  Dates to rememberThe 88th regular legislative session officially begins Tuesday at 12 p.m. It will end on May 29 — referred to as "sine die." However, Gov. Greg Abbott could call for special sessions after that period, and those by law
  
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• 2023 Texas legislative session: What to expect on first day

  09-01-2023 18:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas legislature convenes every other year for 140 days, so lawmakers are set to meet again Tuesday for the first time since 2021. As they return to the State Capitol, KXAN would like to prepare Central Texans for what's in store.
  Dates to rememberThe 88th regular legislative session officially begins Tuesday at 12 p.m. It will end on May 29 — referred to as "sine die." However, Gov. Greg Abbott could call for special sessions after that period, and those by law
  
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• Austin woman celebrates 100th birthday

  09-01-2023 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Friends and family gathered at the Ben Hur Shriners Center over the weekend for a celebration a century in the making.
  James Izenetta Overton Bryant, affectionately called Netta, turned 100 on Jan. 2 and celebrated this past weekend with the Davis, Overton, and Franklin families.Netta credited her longevity to the way her parents, Geneva Franklin and James Everitt Overton, Jr., raised her -- to serve God and love others.
  "I don't see well anymore, I don't hear well anymore," she
  
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• Court revives claims by Texas death row inmate backed by DA

  09-01-2023 16:09 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday revived claims by a Texas inmate who has the rare support of the state prosecutor's office that put him on death row.The justices threw out a Texas appeals court ruling that refused to grant the inmate, Areli Escobar, a new trial. The state appeals court had overruled a lower court judge who documented the flaws in the forensic evidence used to convict Escobar.The high court's action returns the case to the appeals court.Escobar was convicted a
  
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• How Austin shoppers are saving money on groceries with an app

  09-01-2023 13:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Plenty of people are struggling to feed their families as food costs remain at wallet-sapping levels.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices have jumped more than 11% in the U.S. since last year.With this in mind, several shoppers are turning to meal-planning services as a solution.When it's time to shop at H-E-B, Austin resident Elle Garrison uses eMeals."Everything has gone up in price and this helps me stick to my budget,” she said.The planning app make
  
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• Warming to the 80s briefly before another mainly dry cold front

  09-01-2023 12:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The average high temperature the next few days is 62°. Present forecast trends continue to point to highs staying above the average not only today but for the next seven days, peaking in some low 80s Tuesday and Wednesday.Afternoon temperatures soar to the 80s Tuesday and WednesdayMorning clouds cleared late this morning and will continue to exit out of our eastern counties leaving a sunny afternoon. Scattered clouds return overnight along with a few areas of fog mainly east
  
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• Warmest start to January underway, with record heat in the forecast

  09-01-2023 12:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The average high temperature the next few days is 62°. Present forecast trends continue to point to highs staying above the average not only today but for the next seven days, peaking in some low 80s Tuesday and Wednesday.Afternoon temperatures soar to the 80s Tuesday and WednesdayMorning clouds cleared late this morning and will continue to exit out of our eastern counties leaving a sunny afternoon. Scattered clouds return overnight along with a few areas of fog mainly east
  
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• This week's cold front brings more wind than rain

  09-01-2023 12:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Is January the new April? Sure feels like it with this week's temperatures.Morning clouds will clear to afternoon sunshine today, helping to boost temperatures to the upper 60s and low 70s. A few sprinkles (if anything) may get squeezed out of the clouds this morning, but overall, mainly dry and pleasant conditions are expected.Tomorrow and Wednesday will be even warmer with afternoon highs climbing into the low 80s. Despite a bit of fog and cloudy skies to start, expect a good
  
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• Hays CISD families put up billboard with faces of students who died from fentanyl

  09-01-2023 05:10 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Just one week into 2023 and a Hays CISD student is dead from a fentanyl overdose. The Hays County Sheriff's Office told KXAN it happened on January 2."To start the new year, we've already we have a student from Hays CISD who unfortunately did succumb to a fentanyl related poisoning," said Anthony Hipolito, a Hays County Sheriff's Office deputy.This has been an ongoing battle for the school district, after losing four of its students to overdoses last year. PREVI
  
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• 'Have a heart': What migrants want President Biden to hear

  09-01-2023 05:01 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Nexstar) — As President Biden completes his first presidential visit to the southern U.S. border, the people seeking asylum and warmth outside of the Sacred Heart Church in El Paso hope he takes away a glimpse of their reality."We know that we broke the law," said John Carrasquero, who moved away from his young daughter in Venezuela and crossed into the U.S. illegally seven days ago. "But if we have an opportunity we can make a difference in things. For example, I would lik
  
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• Cowboys fall in regular season finale to Commanders, face Brady and the Bucs in the playoffs

  09-01-2023 04:18 via kxan.com
  
  LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Dak Prescott insisted the Dallas Cowboys were worried solely about their game against Washington and had no idea what was going on in Philadelphia with the other result they would need to win the division.“Zero awareness of what was going on over there,” he said. “Couldn’t get off on the right foot.”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
  
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• Longhorns DL Moro Ojomo declares for NFL Draft, foregoes last year of eligibility

  09-01-2023 03:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas defensive lineman Moro Ojomo is the latest Longhorn to declare for the NFL Draft.The fifth-year senior announced on social media Sunday that he is foregoing his last year of eligibility and he's "incredibly excited about what his future holds."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/newsletters"There was nothing more I wanted than to represent this university the right way
  
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• UT women's hoops has a top-10 scoring margin in the country

  09-01-2023 01:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team has both flexed its offensive and defensive muscles this season, earning top-10 rankings in several stat categories among NCAA Division 1 teams so far.The Longhorns have won plenty of blowouts this season and have the No. 9 scoring margin in the country to prove it. Texas' 21.9 margin comes from 79.2 points per game against 57.3 points allowed per game. Texas is tied with the Oregon Ducks in that category.
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• Austin records 3rd warmest start to January on record

  09-01-2023 01:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Coming off the back of our eighth warmest December on record, Central Texas continued the warmth into 2023.With records that date back to 1898, Austin just experienced the third warmest first week of January.Average temperatures, which represent the highs and lows of the day, reached 63.9º for the first week of the year. Only two other years have started warmer at Austin's Camp Mabry: 1916 and 1989.Top warmest first weeks of JanuaryWarm during the coldest time of yearJ
  
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• Texas men's hoops top-10 in turnover margin, how they fare in other NCAA stat rankings

  09-01-2023 00:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 6 Texas Longhorns have made a habit out of forcing a lot of turnovers this season, and taking a look at the NCAA Division I men's basketball statistics, they've also done a nice job taking care of the ball.With a turnover margin of 5.7, the Longhorns are tied for No. 6 in the country with Kent State and TCU. The stat is the difference between turnovers forced and committed per game, and while any positive number is considered good, the higher the number means a team
  
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