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• Drivers speak out after icy conditions cause accidents on bridges, overpasses around Austin

  31-01-2023 23:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As winter weather moved into Central Texas, KXAN started warning our viewers about the possible dangers.“It is only going to get worse through the day,” said KXAN Meteorologist Kristen Currie as she discussed icy roads.  On Monday morning, icy conditions caused multiple accidents, many of which were on bridges or overpasses.  ”Oh my! The tow truck just hit the…the tow truck just hit the side,” said Mary Stone, who was tryin
  
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• UT freshman Jacob Sosa shoots school-record round at Southwestern Invitational

  31-01-2023 23:11 via kxan.com
  
  WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (KXAN) — Longhorns freshman Jacob Sosa did what many Texas greats before him couldn't do on Monday.Sosa, a Westlake graduate, set a school record with an 11-under-par 61 in the first round of the Southwestern Invitational at North Ranch Country Club. Sosa's round was a Texas record for an 18-hole round and two shots better than the record set by four players, including two NCAA champions.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up
  
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• Winter weather may cause distribution delays across Texas

  31-01-2023 22:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —  Winter weather forced transportation officials around Texas to shut down roadways. Icy roads are already causing problems, including a deadly 10-vehicle wreck in South Austin and an 18-wheeler crash earlier this morning. One organization cutting back on deliveries due to unsafe road conditions is the Texas Food and Fuel Association. Paul Hardin, the entity’s CEO, said they will be making fewer deliveries while the roads are icy, which, depending on how long
  
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• Longhorns taking on Big 12 newcomers BYU, Houston in 2023 football season

  31-01-2023 22:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Big 12 Conference released 2023 football schedules for all 14 teams as four schools join the conference before Texas and Oklahoma make their exit for the Southeastern Conference.BYU, Houston, Central Florida and Cincinnati are newcomers to the Big 12 next season, and the Texas Longhorns will play two of those teams in the conference's nine-game regular season.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sport
  
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• 'We were trying to stay warm': Central Texas family distraught, space heater fire destroys home

  31-01-2023 21:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)—As you approached a home in east Austin Tuesday morning, you could smell charred rubble and smoke. You saw a family salvaging what they could.
  Henry Tiul, his wife and two children were asleep when they awoke to flames engulfing their backyard. He said they just tried to stay warm and save money by using a space heater."We've got kids," Tiul said. "I'm very worried about them every time when this situation comes, like this winter."The fire started in their backyard off Carwil
  
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• City of Austin suspending all 'non-essential operations' due to ice storm

  31-01-2023 21:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin announced that all regular, non-essential city operations would be suspended beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday and running through Wednesday.
  Initially, the city had said Monday evening that city offices and facilities would remain open during regular business hours Tuesday, save for some delayed or reduced services due to the weather.RELATED: Which local governments, businesses are opened or closed TuesdayIn the Tuesday afternoon updates, officials cited the Nation
  
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• WEATHER ALERT: The worst icing still to come overnight and early Wednesday

  31-01-2023 21:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- All of Central Texas will remain under this Winter Storm Warning until Thursday at 6 a.m. Fayette County was added very early this Tuesday morning.
  Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 a.m. ThursdayAfternoon temperatures will remain below freezing in the Hill Country this afternoon through tomorrow morning. Most "highs" from I-35 through the eastern counties will range from 30° to 34°. North winds 10 to 15 mph and gusty will lend to wind chills this afternoon from the
  
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• A look inside Austin-Travis County's emergency operations center during this week's storm

  31-01-2023 20:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas is under a Winter Storm Warning until Thursday morning due to a significant ice threat. It means city and county leadership are once again huddled in the Austin-Travis County emergency operations center.
  The Austin Fire Department, Austin-Travis County EMS, transportation officials, the Travis County Sheriff's Office and other emergency management officials were in the room Tuesday.Austin and Travis County emergency operations center (KXAN Photo/Grace Reader)A
  
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• Del Valle resident claims $1 million winning lottery ticket sold in Austin

  31-01-2023 20:37 via kxan.com
  
  DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) — Someone in Del Valle is — all of a sudden — a whole lot richer after winning a $1 million prize in the Powerball.The person, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the ticket for the Jan. 16 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Muchos 3, a gas station at 3201 N. Lamar Blvd. in Austin.While the winning ticket did not match the Powerball number, all five of the white ball numbers matched: 4, 14, 33, 39 and 61.If the ticket had matched the Power
  
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• TCSO deputy taken to hospital after 18-wheeler crash on icy road

  31-01-2023 20:32 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A Travis County sheriff's deputy was taken to the hospital after he was hit by an 18-wheeler truck in southeastern Travis County Tuesday morning, the Travis County Sheriff's Office told KXAN. Blog: Road closures, conditions due to winter weatherThe deputy was helping the driver of an 18-wheeler, which had gone off the road in the 9300 block of State Highway 130, when another 18-wheeler slid on the icy road, hitting and pinning the deputy under a tire, TCSO said.
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• Sheriff deputy taken to hospital after 18-wheeler crash on icy road

  31-01-2023 20:32 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A sheriff's deputy was taken to the hospital after a crash with an 18-wheeler in southeast Travis County Tuesday morning, the Texas Department of Public Safety told KXAN. Blog: Road closures, conditions due to winter weatherThe crash happened in the 3900 block of State Highway 130 near Pearce Lane, DPS said. The deputy was removed from the vehicle and taken to an Austin hospital.It's unclear if the deputy was on duty at the time of the crash. DPS is investigating t
  
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• Austin FC loans striker Moussa Djitte to Ligue 1 side AC Ajaccio

  31-01-2023 20:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC fan favorite striker Moussa Djitte is going to play in France's top division.The Senegalese forward, who needed 32 minutes to score the club's first-ever hat trick last season, is being loaned to French side AC Ajaccio through the remainder of the Ligue 1 season. That season ends June 30, and there's a transfer option at the end of the loan period. Austin FC made the announcement Tuesday.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign u
  
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• UPDATE: Power outages around Central Texas during winter storm warning

  31-01-2023 19:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The number of people experiencing power outages continues to rise as weather conditions in and around Austin reach freezing temperatures. NEW: ice risk worsens, warnings extendedThree of the four main electricity service providers in Central Texas have reported outages:Austin Energy covers the Austin Metro Area and has reported three outages affecting three customers. You can report an outage by calling 512-322-9100. Customers can also check for outages here.Bluebonnet Elec
  
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• Nearly 275 flights in and out of AUS canceled as ice risk worsens

  31-01-2023 19:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With icy weather sweeping across Central Texas, nearly 275 flights coming in or flying out of Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) scheduled for today have been canceled, according to an AUS dashboard. Yesterday, 39 of 274 departing flights out of AUS were canceled, said Sam Haynes, the airport’s communications manager. Of 269 flights scheduled to arrive in AUS, 48 were also canceled, Haynes said.  NEW: ice risk worsens, warnings extendedHaynes said there
  
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• CapMetro suspends 'non-emergency services' through Wednesday

  31-01-2023 19:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — CapMetro announced Tuesday afternoon it is suspending all "non-emergency services" through Wednesday evening amid dangerous road conditions. This comes after the transit agency warned customers of possible delays Monday afternoon.CapMetro will conduct its final trips at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening, including CapMetro Bus, CapMetro Rail and CapMetro Pickup services. All trips are expected to complete around 9 p.m., per a release.Earlier Tuesday, officials suspended the Manor and
  
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• CapMetro reports service delays, suspensions due to weather

  31-01-2023 19:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After CapMetro first warned customers of possible service delays due to severe winter weather Monday afternoon, officials suspended two of its Pickup operations Tuesday.Officials said Monday they were "monitoring the inclement weather we're seeing this week and the impact it could have in Central Texas." Tuesday morning, they suspended the Manor and Lago Vista Pickup and Route 214 services "due to deteriorating conditions on the roadways.""Due to deteriorating conditions on
  
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• Which local governments, businesses opened or closed Tuesday

  31-01-2023 19:33 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) -- As wintry conditions and icy roadways coat Central Texas, several local governments and employers have closed offices, while others have remained open but modified some services. Here's a look at those closures and modifications happening throughout the greater Austin area.City of Austin officesIn a Monday release, officials with the City of Austin said city offices and facilities would be open during regular business hours Tuesday. However, officials added some operation
  
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• Woman taking friend for cancer treatment describes her, others spinning on SH 45

  31-01-2023 18:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cars, fire trucks and even tow trucks are losing control on the icy bridges in and around Austin.One Central Texan, Mary Stone, was trying to get a friend to MD Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday morning for her cancer treatment, but ended up spending hours stuck on the bridge because of the icy conditions.Coming from Buda, Stone got on State Highway 45 to get to Bastrop but lost control of the vehicle. The car spun around, facing oncoming traffic, but eventually ended up by th
  
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• Dallas Zoo says 2 monkeys missing from 'intentionally compromised' habitat

  31-01-2023 18:31 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) -- The Dallas Zoo, again, is looking for missing animals that appear to be stolen, it announced Monday.
  This time, the zoo and the Dallas Police Department are looking for two emperor tamarin monkeys that were discovered missing Monday morning. They said their habitat was "intentionally compromised."Dallas police released a photo of a person of interest in the missing monkey case. (Courtesy Dallas Police Department)
  The zoo said these animals likely stay close to home and were not
  
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• Dallas Zoo says 2 monkeys missing from habitat found Tuesday

  31-01-2023 18:31 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KXAN) -- On Tuesday evening, the Dallas Zoo said two missing emperor tamarin monkeys have been found. On Monday, the zoo said the animals appeared to have been stolen."We are thrilled beyond belief to share that our two emperor tamarin monkeys have been found. DPD located the animals early this evening, and called our team to come secure and transport the tamarins back to the Zoo. They will be evaluated by our veterinarians this evening," the zoo said in a statement.Officials didn't shar
  
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• Icy conditions, severe crashes slam Central Texas

  31-01-2023 18:15 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) -- With a Winter Storm Warning in effect through early Thursday, icy conditions have cropped up throughout Central Texas, causing slick roadways and crashes along major thoroughfares, highways and local roads.Here's a look at some of the photos captured of the storm, from both KXAN crews and viewers.KXAN's First Warning Weather team forecasts temperatures will hover near to below freezing all day Tuesday, allowing anything that falls to stick. NEW FORECAST: ice risk worsens,
  
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• PHOTOS: Iced trees snap, transformers blow in Central Texas

  31-01-2023 17:03 via kxan.com
  
  Top video: Power flash from a transformer in south Austin, knocking out power in the 78745 zip code. Courtesy of Abigail SliderAUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas will remain under a Winter Storm Warning until Thursday morning due to a significant ice threat.FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weather newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters
  Ice can be seen accumulating on trees and roadways, making for dangerous travel conditions.Winter resources
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• PHOTOS: Ice storm hits Central Texas

  31-01-2023 17:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas will remain under a Winter Storm Warning until Thursday morning due to a significant ice threat.Ice can be seen accumulating on trees and roadways, making for dangerous travel conditions.Winter resources
  KXAN First Warning Weather forecast updatesCentral Texas RadarWeather alertsCentral Texas school closuresHow to check for Central Texas power outagesCentral Texas webcamsHow to drive on icy roads if you mustHow you can monitor Texas’ power grid onlineDow
  
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• 1 killed after 10-vehicle wreck on south Austin entrance ramp

  31-01-2023 16:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person died after 10 vehicles crashed early Tuesday morning on an entrance ramp in south Austin, according to paramedics.
  Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) posted on social media the wreck happened a little after 6 a.m. on the eastbound ramp onto West Ben White Boulevard near South Congress Avenue. Paramedics said the crash also involved a pedestrian, but that person was not the one killed.Blog: Road closures, conditions due to winter weatherATCEMS said the person who d
  
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• LIVE NEWS CONFERENCE: Power outages persist throughout Austin, Central Texas as ice storm thaws

  31-01-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As freezing temperatures lessen for Austin and in Central Texas going into Friday, power outages continue to be an issue for the area.
  Multiple agencies also continue to report traffic incidents due to icy or slick conditions.LIST & MAP: School delays, closures amid winter stormSeveral roads and overpasses had been shut down at one point as a result of winter weather.
  On Wednesday, several thousand people were without power nearly all day.
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• LIVE BLOG: Strong winds, thunderstorms cause of worry while thousands still without power from ice storm

  31-01-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Freezing temperatures dissipated in Austin and in Central Texas but power outages have continued to be an issue for the area. LIST & MAP: School delays, closures amid winter stormSeveral roads and overpasses had been shut down at one point as a result of winter weather.
  On Wednesday, several thousand people were without power nearly all day. Some of those outages have continued into Tuesday morning.
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• LIVE BLOG: Power outages persist throughout Austin, Central Texas into the weekend

  31-01-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As freezing temperatures began lessening for Austin and in Central Texas going into Friday, power outages continue to be an issue for the area through the weekend. LIST & MAP: School delays, closures amid winter stormSeveral roads and overpasses had been shut down at one point as a result of winter weather.
  On Wednesday, several thousand people were without power nearly all day.
  Winter Resources
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• LIVE BLOG: Power outages persist throughout Austin, Central Texas into new week

  31-01-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Freezing temperatures dissipated in Austin and in Central Texas but power outages have continued to be an issue for the area. LIST & MAP: School delays, closures amid winter stormSeveral roads and overpasses had been shut down at one point as a result of winter weather.
  On Wednesday, several thousand people were without power nearly all day. Some of those outages have continued into Monday morning.
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• LIVE BLOG: Power outages persist throughout Austin, Central Texas days later

  31-01-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Despite freezing temperatures dissipating in Austin and in Central Texas on Sunday, power outages have continued to be an issue for the area throughout the weekend. LIST & MAP: School delays, closures amid winter stormSeveral roads and overpasses had been shut down at one point as a result of winter weather.
  On Wednesday, several thousand people were without power nearly all day. Some of those outages have continued into Monday morning.
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• LIVE BLOG: Power outages persist throughout Austin, Central Texas as ice storm thaws

  31-01-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As freezing temperatures lessen for Austin and in Central Texas going into Friday, power outages continue to be an issue for the area.
  Multiple agencies also continue to report traffic incidents due to icy or slick conditions.LIST & MAP: School delays, closures amid winter stormSeveral roads and overpasses had been shut down at one point as a result of winter weather.
  On Wednesday, several thousand people were without power nearly all day.
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• LIVE BLOG: Power outages persist throughout Austin, Central Texas

  31-01-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As freezing temperatures lessen for Austin and in Central Texas going into Friday, power outages continue to be an issue for the area.
  Multiple agencies also continue to report traffic incidents due to icy or slick conditions.LIST & MAP: School delays, closures amid winter stormSeveral roads and overpasses had been shut down at one point as a result of winter weather.
  On Wednesday, several thousand people were without power nearly all day.
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• LIVE BLOG: Power outages continue throughout Austin, Central Texas

  31-01-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As freezing temperatures lessen for Austin and in Central Texas going into Friday, power outages continue to be an issue for the area. LIST & MAP: School delays, closures amid winter stormSeveral roads and overpasses had been shut down at one point as a result of winter weather.
  On Wednesday, several thousand people were without power nearly all day.
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• LIVE BLOG: Most Austin Energy customers' power restored, a week later

  31-01-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Freezing temperatures dissipated in Austin and in Central Texas but power outages have continued to be an issue for the area. LIST & MAP: School delays, closures amid winter stormSeveral roads and overpasses had been shut down at one point as a result of winter weather.
  On Wednesday, Feb. 1, several thousand people were without power nearly all day. A week later, 99% of Austin Energy's customers finally have power back. As of 10:30 a.m., there were still 2,428 without.
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• LIVE BLOG: Freezing weather causing wrecks; school closures

  31-01-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Freezing weather continues Tuesday -- expected to last until Thursday --causing traffic hazards and school closures. LIST & MAP: School delays, closures amid winter stormSeveral roads and overpasses have been shut down as a result of winter weather.Austin Development Services said it will delay opening Tuesday until 10:00 a.m. All in-person appointments are canceled and will need to be rescheduled. Start times for inspections will also be delayed until 10:00 a.m.This live bl
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Freezing weather causing power outages

  31-01-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Freezing weather continues Tuesday -- expected to last until Thursday --causing traffic hazards and school closures. LIST & MAP: School delays, closures amid winter stormSeveral roads and overpasses have been shut down as a result of winter weather.Winter Resources
  KXAN First Warning Weather forecast updatesLive blogCentral Texas RadarCentral Texas school closuresWeather alertsCurrent Road closuresDriving ConditionsDownload the KXAN First Warning Weather AppHow to take
  
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• 4 displaced after space heater fire in east Austin

  31-01-2023 15:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four people are displaced after a space heater caused their home to catch on fire Tuesday morning.
  The Austin Fire Department said on Twitter the fire started in the shed attached to the back of the home, then extended to the attic.
  Two adults and two children were displaced as a result of the fire. AFD said the cause was accidental because a space heater was too close to combustible material.4 displaced after space heater causes fire at east Austin home (Photo: Austin Fire
  
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• Magen Fieramusca pleads guilty in death of friend, baby kidnapping charges dropped

  31-01-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Magen Fieramusca pleaded guilty Thursday in the 460th District Court of Travis County Thursday to the 2019 murder of her best friend, Heidi Broussard. Due to the ice storm, Travis County Criminal courts posted on its website they closed Tuesday, the original court date. Scroll down to follow live updates from the courtroom.Maygen Humphreys aka Magen Fieramuscaand Heidi Broussard (Courtesy Caressa Nolte and Rachel West)Broussard was found dead in the trunk of a car near a ho
  
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• Magen Fieramusca expected to plead guilty in death of friend, baby kidnapping charges dropped

  31-01-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Magen Fieramusca is scheduled to appear in the 460th District Court of Travis County Tuesday to plead guilty to the 2019 murder of her best friend, Heidi Broussard.
  Maygen Humphreys aka Magen Fieramuscaand Heidi Broussard (Courtesy Caressa Nolte and Rachel West)Broussard was found dead in the trunk of a car near a home in Jersey Village, Texas, in December 2019. Broussard’s baby, who was three weeks old at the time, was found alive in good condition.The plea hear
  
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• LIVE: Magen Fieramusca pleads guilty in death of friend, baby kidnapping charges dropped

  31-01-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Magen Fieramusca plead guilty Thursday to murdering her best friend, Heidi Broussard, in 2019. Travis County District Court Judge Selena Alvarenga sentenced her to 55 years in prison.
  "It is difficult, if not impossible, to find justice for this horrendous crime. You have deprived an innocent child – an innocent baby - of the opportunity of growing up with her mother," Alvarenga said to a tearful Fieramusca.
  Maygen Humphreys aka Magen Fieramusca and Heidi Broussa
  
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• Survey finds Buc-ee's the nation's second favorite gas station chain

  31-01-2023 13:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's something that Central Texans have known for a while, but now a wider audience is getting on board: Buc-ee's is one of the best gas stations in the country, according to a new survey.Payless Power surveyed more than a thousand Americans to find their favorite gas station chains, and unsurprisingly to Texans, Buc-ee's ranks second in the country. Only Costco ranks higher. $6M car wash in the works for Central Texas Buc-ee’sThe chain ranked as best in the nation fo
  
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• Space heater causes garage fire in east Austin

  31-01-2023 13:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A garage was destroyed in a fire caused by a space heater early Tuesday morning.
  The Austin Fire Department tweeted at 4:25 a.m. that a detached garage on Colfax Drive was fully on fire.Garage destroyed in early Tuesday morning fire caused by a space heater. (Photo credit: Austin Fire Department)
  Garage destroyed in early Tuesday morning fire caused by a space heater. (Photo credit: Austin Fire Department)AFD said the fire was out at 4:52 a.m. and it was confined to the garage.
  
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• City of Austin faces staffing shortage as winter storm hits

  31-01-2023 12:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As icy winter weather impacts Central Texas, the city of Austin says it's still struggling to fill staff positions in several departments.They say while they've made a lot of progress hiring after the pandemic, their vacancy rates are still higher than normal, and they're launching their largest hiring campaign in history. City to tackle staffing shortages with recruitment campaignSo, we asked: What impacts might their staffing shortage have on the city's response to this frigid
  
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• Freezing precipitation continues through early Thursday morning

  31-01-2023 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- All of Central Texas will remain under this Winter Storm Warning until Thursday at 6 a.m. Fayette County was added very early this Tuesday morning.
  Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 a.m. ThursdayAfternoon temperatures will remain below freezing in the Hill Country this afternoon through tomorrow morning. Most "highs" from I-35 through the eastern counties will range from 30° to 34°. North winds 10 to 15 mph and gusty will lend to wind chills this afternoon from the
  
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• Blog: Road closures due to winter weather

  31-01-2023 11:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Authorities have shut down roads, overpasses and flyovers due to the winter weather that has arrived in the Austin area.
  Here's a running list of closures in Central Texas.
  Tuesday closures3:09 a.m.: Travis County Sheriff's Office closed the Howard Lane bridge in the 5400 block due to ice.3:09 a.m.: Travis County Sheriff's Office closed SH 130 proper at Gattis School Road due to ice.
  This list will continue to be updated.
  
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• Blog: Road closures, conditions due to winter weather

  31-01-2023 11:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Authorities have shut down roads, overpasses and flyovers due to the winter weather that has arrived in the Austin area.
  If you MUST drive: slow down, increase following distance, don't slam on brakes, steer in the direction of the slide if that occurs, stay in your vehicle.
  Here's a running list of closures in Central Texas.AAA: You need a winter weather emergency kit in your car. Here’s what to keep in itTuesday closures3:09 a.m.: Travis County Sheriff's Office closed th
  
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• Ice on highway causes crash overnight

  31-01-2023 10:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police say ice was a factor in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down eastbound Highway 290 near SH 130 early Tuesday morning.
  According to APD, the crash involved a semi-truck.
  Police did not know how many vehicles were involved in the crash that happened around 3 a.m.
  APD was diverting traffic off eastbound 290 at Harris Branch Road and Decker Lane.
  APD did not know if anyone was hurt in the crash.
  
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• No. 10 Longhorns hold off No.11 Baylor, move into 1st place in Big 12 standings

  31-01-2023 06:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Every night in the Big 12 Conference is a rock fight, and No. 10 Texas prevailed in the latest example 76-71 over No. 11 Baylor on Monday at Moody Center.Jabari Rice scored 15 of his game-high 21 points in the second half, including a 4-for-5 performance from 3-point range, to help lift the Longhorns over the hump. In the postgame interview with ESPN, Rice said he's being more aggressive coming off back-to-back 21-point games against Tennessee on Saturday and now Monday aga
  
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• No. 10 Longhorns hold off No. 11 Baylor, move into 1st place in Big 12 standings

  31-01-2023 06:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Every night in the Big 12 Conference is a rock fight, and No. 10 Texas prevailed in the latest example 76-71 over No. 11 Baylor on Monday at Moody Center.Jabari Rice scored 15 of his game-high 21 points in the second half, including a 4-for-5 performance from 3-point range, to help lift the Longhorns over the hump. In the postgame interview with ESPN, Rice said he's being more aggressive coming off back-to-back 21-point games against Tennessee on Saturday and now Monday aga
  
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• Officials: Some roads icing in Hill Country

  31-01-2023 04:47 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Hill Country is expected to get icy roads Monday night leading into Tuesday. Officials in some parts of the area said they're already seeing it accumulate. WEATHER ALERT: Ice threat continuesBurnet Police Chief Brian Lee said roads started to ice in the early evening hours."The lesser traveled roads are starting to ice over right now. And as the temperature drops throughout the night and the vehicular traffic lowers, I expect it to ice up even worse,"
  
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• City of Austin shares information on how to stay prepared during freeze event

  31-01-2023 04:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With Central Texas under a winter storm warning continuing through Wednesday, the city of Austin provided official information on its website for the public about how to stay prepared during the freeze event.Cold Weather Shelters will be activated Jan. 30 and Jan. 31, according to the website. Texas winter storm: How city, county leaders learned from 2021 arctic blastThe Cold Weather Shelters are activated when:
  32 degrees or colder overnight  35 degrees, with rain/wet
  
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