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• KFC removes wings, popcorn chicken, and more from menus nationwide

  14-02-2023 23:52 via kxan.com
  
  ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Though KFC just added a spin on their previously-popular Twister Wrap to their menus for a limited time, the fast food chain is preparing to remove some fan favorites from their lineup.
  KFC says it's simplifying its menu to make ordering easier and create a more efficient kitchen for the staff. According to an annual drive-thru study conducted by Intouch Insight released last fall, KFC had the fastest total drive-thru time, meaning customers spent the least amount of
  
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• Fire station left unmanned, concerns neighbors in rural Hays County

  14-02-2023 23:48 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - A house in Hays County was destroyed after a fire this weekend, according to the county's Fire Marshal's Office. It actually sits just a few hundred feet away from a fire station but no one actually works there at the moment.RELATED COVERAGE: Hays County fire department severely understaffed, average of 3 firefighters per shiftA closed garage and an empty parking lot are what can be seen at South Hays Fire Department's Station 13 on Hilliard Road in San Marcos.
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• Texas women's basketball team up three spots in latest AP Top 25

  14-02-2023 23:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Coming off an undefeated week in Big 12 Conference play last week, the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team made another leap up the Associated Press Top 25 rankings.
  Texas is now No. 17 in the country, moving up three spots from last week's poll. The squad picked up two home wins over Texas Tech and TCU last week and lead the Big 12 with an 11-3 conference record.
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• Wind chills below freezing arrive tonight

  14-02-2023 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Last night's cold front brought little rain with it dropping only up to 0.2" in our area. It did however, bring gusty northerly winds behind it with plummeting humidity. Winds could gust up to 35mph through early afternoon before a very slow and steady drop in gust intensity into the night.Wind gust forecastStrong winds and very dry air will elevate our fire danger through the day.Wildfire danger remains a concern on ThursdayExpect mainly cloudy skies today with afternoon high t
  
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• Widespread freeze overnight, even colder wind chills

  14-02-2023 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The winter chill has returned to Central Texas, and it's expected to be here for at least the new couple of days.Tonight will be a cold one with temperatures dropping to freezing in most, if not all, areas. This cold air, in combination with gusty winds out of the north, will bring wind chills down to the 20s for all of us by tomorrow morning.Subfreezing wind chills areawide Friday morning BLOG: March forecast: What to expect as severe weather season beginsFrom the 30s to the 50
  
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• Temps crater, gusty winds continue behind overnight cold front

  14-02-2023 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Unseasonably warm weather continues today with high temperatures climbing into the low 80s. Clouds will continue to clear out through the late afternoon and into the evening.By late tonight, our next cold front arrives. A few spotty showers are possible along the front, mainly for areas along and east of I-35. However, very little in the way of meaningful accumulation is expected (only a few tenths of an inch likely).Light rain possible overnight into Thursday morning for areas
  
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• Next cold front brings more wind than rain

  14-02-2023 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Comfortable temperatures but a bit breezy for your Valentine's Day dinner plans.A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 7PM for Gillespie and Llano Counties due to critical fire danger. Low humidity and strong winds will allow for rapid spread if a wildfire were to spark. Please be mindful of any outdoor activities this evening.Critical fire danger due to low humidity and strong winds WEATHER BLOG: Strong winds could affect weakened trees, leading to possible power outagesTon
  
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• More than 20º colder tomorrow after strong cold front tonight

  14-02-2023 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Unseasonably warm weather continues today with high temperatures climbing into the low 80s. Clouds will continue to clear out through the late afternoon and into the evening.By late tonight, our next cold front arrives. A few spotty showers are possible along the front, mainly for areas along and east of I-35. However, very little in the way of meaningful accumulation is expected (only a few tenths of an inch likely).Next cold front brings more wind than rainStrong winds will fo
  
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• Mild but breezy Valentine's Day evening

  14-02-2023 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Comfortable temperatures but a bit breezy for your Valentine's Day dinner plans.A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 7PM for Gillespie and Llano Counties due to critical fire danger. Low humidity and strong winds will allow for rapid spread if a wildfire were to spark. Please be mindful of any outdoor activities this evening.Critical fire danger due to low humidity and strong windsA Wind Advisory continues until 6PM for Mason and San Saba Counties. WEATHER BLOG: Strong win
  
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• Chilly, windy weather rolls in

  14-02-2023 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Last night's cold front brought little rain with it dropping only up to 0.2" in our area. It did however, bring gusty northerly winds behind it with plummeting humidity. Winds are expected to strengthen through the morning and gusts up to 45 mph will be possible at times.
  Strong winds will follow overnight cold frontStrong winds and very dry air will elevate our fire danger through the day.Wildfire danger remains a concern on ThursdayExpect mainly cloudy skies today with high te
  
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• Chilly, breezy conditions continue

  14-02-2023 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a freezing cold start with wind chills in the 20s Friday morning, we warm back up Friday afternoon into the low to middle 50s for high temperatures (still unseasonably chilly). We should see more sunshine today though, helping make it feel a bit more pleasant. Winds will ease up a bit today but will still at times be gusting up to 25 mph.Another near-widespread freeze is expected Friday night into Saturday morning. It's likely we'll see one more day of 50s on Saturday befo
  
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• 80s today ahead of overnight cold front

  14-02-2023 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Unseasonably warm weather continues today with high temperatures climbing into the low 80s.By Wednesday night, our next cold front arrives. A few spotty showers are possible along the front, mainly for areas along and east of I-35. However, very little in the way of meaningful accumulation is expected (only a few tenths of an inch likely).Next cold front brings more wind than rainStrong winds will follow this cold front with gusts up to 45 mph Thursday morning and early afternoo
  
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• Police investigate man's shooting death in north Austin as homicide

  14-02-2023 23:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a shooting in north Austin over the weekend, according to the Austin Police Department.At approximately 8:15 p.m. on Feb. 11, APD officers responded to a shooting at a home located in the 1300 block of Bonnie Brae Street, a news release said.On-scene officers and Austin-Travis County EMS located Jahiro Rodriguez-Perez, who was shot, police said. EMS began life-saving measures on Rodriguez-Perez, and he was taken to a local hospital where he died on
  
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• Running the Austin Marathon? Here is some advice from an orthopedic surgeon

  14-02-2023 23:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Thousands of athletes will be running across the Texas capital city this weekend for the 2023 Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K races. Dr. Scott Smith, an orthopedic surgeon with Texas Orthopedics, spoke with KXAN about how runners can ensure they stay healthy ahead of the race. What to do in the days before the race“Hopefully, you have been training for months,” Smith said. “No one is ready in a day.” By this point, those training for the A
  
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• Recommendations could revamp TCOLE and police oversight in Texas, if passed

  14-02-2023 22:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Lawmakers have formalized recommendations that could significantly change the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement’s police oversight role — that is, if the suggestions pass into law.The recommendations for changes to TCOLE are noted in 16 brief bullet points in the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission’s report to the 88th Legislature, which was posted Tuesday. The Commission says the changes would “improve the efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcem
  
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• UT men's hoops fall one spot in latest AP Top 25 rankings

  14-02-2023 22:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team slipped a spot in the latest Associated Press Top 25 rankings released Monday.The Longhorns are now ranked No. 6 in the country, falling out of the top five after an 88-80 loss Feb. 6 to Kansas in Lawrence. The Jayhawks jumped up four spots to replace the Longhorns at No. 5.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/newslettersDepending on
  
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• $3 billion pitched to create new water sources in Texas

  14-02-2023 21:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The state could set aside $3 billion to look into creating new sources of water, but that's only if a Texas senator's bill makes it through this legislative session. However, this proposal got a major boost of support after the lieutenant governor named it as one of his top priorities Monday.
  State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, put forward two pieces of legislation — Senate Bill 837 and Senate Joint Resolution 43 — that would set aside a portion of the state's
  
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• With 21 million passengers, Austin airport had a blockbuster year in 2022

  14-02-2023 21:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We've known it for months, but now it's official. Last year was the busiest on record at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, according to newly-released passenger data.A total of 21,089,289 passengers were recorded in 2022. That beats the previous record, set in 2019, by more than 3.7 million passengers.The 2022 total is also a 55% increase over 2021's total, when around 13.5 million passengers were reported, as air travel continued its rebound from the COVID-19 pandemi
  
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• Inexpensive, fun and last-minute Austin date ideas

  14-02-2023 20:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Forgot to reserve a table at a restaurant for Valentine's Day or an anniversary? Looking for a fun or inexpensive way to experience the city with a loved one? KXAN staff compiled some ideas for Austin dates to help those who've just moved here and have yet to experience the city as well as those looking to reconnect with it.Austin was named the best city for dating last year in a report from Sperling's Best Places, partially for its abundance of date spots.
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• Analysis shows death rates in new moms and pregnant women increased in 2020

  14-02-2023 20:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Maternal death increased from 2019 to 2020 according to a new analysis conducted by Texas State University researchers and others.
  There were 4,535 maternal deaths in the US from 2019 to 2020. The number of pregnant women, and recently pregnant women, who died per 100,000 women in the US increased by 29%, according to the analysis. This rate increased for both pregnancy-related causes – by 22 % – and non-pregnancy-related causes – by 36% – the researchers
  
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• 1 dead after crash in east Austin, expect delays

  14-02-2023 19:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after a "major" crash Tuesday in east Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS said on Twitter.ATCEMS and Austin Fire responded to the crash in the 4200 block of Ed Bluestein Boulevard near Techni Center Drive around 12:08 p.m. The crash happened between two vehicles, ATCEMS wrote.One adult was pronounced dead at the scene. Three total people were involved in the crash, ATCEMS wrote.Expect traffic delays in the area.This story will be updated as more information becom
  
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• Police union pushes for long term deal as Austin City Council wants 1-year contract extension

  14-02-2023 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Association (APA) Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to not enter into negotiations regarding the one-year contract extension the Austin City Council voted on Wednesday.APA President Thomas Villarreal said APA will allow the police contract to expire March 31 and work off-contract until a long-term deal is reached.Austin City Council voted 9-2 Wednesday to pursue a one-year extension agreement with the Austin Police Association, as opposed to a four-year
  
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• Austin City Council to take up police oversight, labor negotiations Wednesday

  14-02-2023 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a special-called meeting Wednesday, Austin City Council has two significant items to consider: Will it direct the city manager to pursue a one-year extension agreement with the Austin Police Association instead of the four-year agreement "in principal" laid out already -- and will there even be a city manager to direct.
  In the 24 hours leading up to a private city council discussion about the future of Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk's employment, he and the APA announced t
  
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• Austin City Council to pursue 1-year extension with APA

  14-02-2023 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council voted 9-2 Wednesday to pursue a one-year extension agreement with the Austin Police Association, as opposed to a four-year agreement "in principle" that had been laid out last week. Council members Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly voted against the measure.It came as part of a meeting weighing both APA contract negotiations and the employment of City Manager Spencer Cronk. Prior to the contract vote, council voted 10-1 to fire Cronk, effective Thursday.The me
  
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• Austin City Council approves 1-year extension with APD

  14-02-2023 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council voted 9-2 Wednesday on a one-year extension agreement with the Austin Police Association, as opposed to a four-year agreement "in principle" that had been laid out already. Council members Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly voted against the measure.It came as part of a meeting weighing both APA contract negotiations and the employment of City Manager Spencer Cronk. Prior to the contract vote, council voted 10-1 to fire Cronk, effective Thursday.The meeting fea
  
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• Austin City Council approves 1-year extension with APA

  14-02-2023 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council voted 9-2 Wednesday on a one-year extension agreement with the Austin Police Association, as opposed to a four-year agreement "in principle" that had been laid out last week. Council members Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly voted against the measure.It came as part of a meeting weighing both APA contract negotiations and the employment of City Manager Spencer Cronk. Prior to the contract vote, council voted 10-1 to fire Cronk, effective Thursday.The meeting f
  
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• No. 17 UT women have 7-game winning streak snapped at Iowa State

  14-02-2023 19:31 via kxan.com
  
  AMES, Iowa (AP) — Ashley Joens scored 24 points, Emily Ryan had 12 points and eight assists and No. 22 Iowa State beat No. 17 Texas 66-61 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak.Joens completed a three-point play with 2:37 left to give Iowa State a 61-55 lead, but she missed two free throws at 1:45 and Texas took advantage when Rori Harmon sank a baseline jumper to make it 61-57. Iowa State had two chances at the other end following an offensive rebound and Denae Fritz made a 3-
  
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• HHSC warns of increased reports of SNAP, TANF recipients being targets of fraud

  14-02-2023 19:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, or HHSC, is warning there has been an increase in reports of people who use Lone Star Cards being targets of fraud.
  HHSC is urging Texans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, also known as SNAP and TANF, benefits to monitor purchases on their Lone Star Cards.
  People can monitor purchases on the Your Texas Benefits Mobile App. The app also allows people to freeze and unfr
  
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• No. 6 Longhorns fall in Lubbock to Texas Tech, now tied for 1st in Big 12

  14-02-2023 19:21 via kxan.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — De’vion Harmon scored 25 points and Kevin Obanor added 19 as Texas Tech defeated its second ranked opponent in three days, upending No. 6 Texas 74-67 on Monday night.Fardaws Aimaq had a season-high 12 points for the Red Raiders, who led by 13 in the second half before fending off the Longhorns down the stretch.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
  
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• Sebastian Driussi, Austin FC's leading goal scorer in 2022, signs new contract

  14-02-2023 19:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The engine in Austin FC's goal-scoring machine last season will churn for a few more seasons.Midfielder Sebastian Driussi, last year's Major League Soccer MVP runner-up and catalyst in Verde's historic playoff run, signed a three-year contract with a club option for a fourth season to keep the Argentine in Austin through the 2026 season.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/ne
  
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• LIVE: Sebastian Driussi, Austin FC's leading goal scorer in 2022, signs new contract

  14-02-2023 19:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The engine in Austin FC's goal-scoring machine last season will churn for a few more seasons.Midfielder Sebastian Driussi, last year's Major League Soccer MVP runner-up and catalyst in Verde's historic playoff run, signed a three-year contract with a club option for a fourth season to keep the Argentine in Austin through the 2026 season.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/ne
  
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• Paxton joins other AGs warning Walgreens, CVS against mailed abortion pills

  14-02-2023 19:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined 19 other state attorneys general in warning Walgreens and CVS against mailable abortion pills. Related: 20 attorneys general warn Walgreens, CVS over abortion pillsAccording to a press release from his office, Paxton joined two Missouri-led multistate letters sent to the pharmacy retail chains over their decision to seek approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use the mail to sell abortion pills. The release
  
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• Texas gun laws: Uvalde senator proposing sweeping changes

  14-02-2023 18:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A group of Democratic state senators, including one who represents Uvalde, are introducing Tuesday what they call a "historic" package of bills that would modify how Texans can purchase and store firearms.Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, is spearheading the bills, as part of his broader rollout of legislation that is directly in response to the Robb Elementary School shooting, which left 19 children and two teachers dead. RELATED: Bill in response to Uvalde would ad
  
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• LIVE: Texas gun laws: Uvalde senator proposing sweeping changes

  14-02-2023 18:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A group of Democratic state senators, including one who represents Uvalde, are introducing Tuesday what they call a "historic" package of bills that would modify how Texans can purchase and store firearms.Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, is spearheading the bills, as part of his broader rollout of legislation that is directly in response to the Robb Elementary School shooting, which left 19 children and two teachers dead. RELATED: Bill in response to Uvalde would ad
  
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• Where to get the best tacos in Austin, decided by KXAN viewers

  14-02-2023 15:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin has a vibrant food scene, with endless locations to get your hands on a variety of tacos.
  So we created a list to narrow down your options, with the help of our viewers.
  We asked the KXAN audience on Facebook and Twitter which taco spots in the city were their favorites. Here is a compilation of the top responses, in no particular order.
  Central AustinPaprika ATX
  Paprika describes itself as a mobile kitchen that serves Mexican food with Texas ingredients, according t
  
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• State Capitol sees slithery visitors this week. Here's why

  14-02-2023 15:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An annual rite of passage slithered onto Texas State Capitol grounds Monday.
  The Sweetwater Jaycees are promoting their 65th annual Rattlesnake Roundup at the capitol this week.
  The group brings the venomous reptiles to town as a way to promote what is billed as the World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup, which happens in March.Sweetwater Jaycees promote 65th annual Rattlesnake Roundup, share safety tips at the Texas State Capitol this week (KXAN Photo/Ed Zavala)Sweetwater Jay
  
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• Austin weather history: The hottest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Valentine's Days

  14-02-2023 13:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — What kind of weather does Austin typically see on Valentine's Day?A high of 66, a low of 46, and about 0.07" of rain. But what about the extremes?The National Weather Service has weather data for Austin dating back to the 1890s. KXAN dug through the archives to find the hottest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Valentine's Days in history.FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weather newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters
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• How does the weather affect my allergies?

  14-02-2023 13:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Central Texas is notorious for its allergies, with Austin and San Antonio making the list for being two of the cities with the worst allergies in the nation. It seems nearly everyone in the area is allergic to something at some time of the year.Allergies, however, are not just seasonal. They can change with the weather.In this First Warning Weather University lesson, Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans takes a closer look at how local conditions can impact you.In this FWWU video yo
  
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• How to watch Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's State of the State address

  14-02-2023 12:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's State of the State address will air live across Texas Thursday night on 14 television markets and 16 television stations served by Nexstar, including KXAN. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to deliver State of the State address on Feb. 16Abbott's half-hour address starts at 7 p.m. and will be broadcasted to potentially 21 million Texans. Abbott is expected to lay out his priorities for the 88th legislative session.The Texas Democratic Party will respond wit
  
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• Recent trailer thefts target local music groups, lead to one high-speed chase

  14-02-2023 12:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tom Height walked out of his Leander home to check on his trailer one Friday when he discovered a problem. The area in his front yard that had been the resting place of a 14-foot, dual-axel trailer for the past 30 years was now empty."I had it sitting right here," Height explained while pointing to the grass.
  A trailer thief went to Height's home, somehow cut off a chain attaching the trailer to a tree, cut through a thick hitch lock, and stole the trailer in less than 30 minute
  
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• Rumors, misinformation swirl about balloons, other devices

  14-02-2023 12:13 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Maybe they came from China. Maybe from somewhere farther away. A lot farther away.The downing of four aerial devices by U.S. warplanes has touched off rampant misinformation about the objects, their origin and their purpose, showing how complicated world events and a lack of information can quickly create the perfect conditions for unchecked conjecture and misinformation.The presence of mysterious objects high in the sky doesn't help.“There will be an inve
  
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• Body pulled from Lady Bird Lake, APD says

  14-02-2023 05:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officials confirmed a body was pulled out of Lady Bird Lake Monday night.Although details were limited, the Austin Police Department confirmed it responded to the scene and pulled the body out of the lake at approximately 8 p.m.Police recovered the body from the area of the lake just west of Interstate 35, south of the Holiday Inn.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
  
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• APD confirms body found at Lady Bird Lake is missing man from Rainey Street

  14-02-2023 05:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, the Austin Police Department confirmed the body pulled from Lady Bird Lake Monday night was missing man Jason John, 30, according to an APD news release.John was reported as a missing person Feb. 5 and was last seen walking on Rainey Street near Lady Bird Lake, according to police. Austin Police investigating downtown missing adult caseAPD's Homicide and Missing Persons Unit detectives, along with crime scene specialists, responded to the scene and were able to
  
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• Hays CISD puts $367M bond on May ballot

  14-02-2023 05:05 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- $367 million is now up for a vote this coming May election. It's money for Hays CISD's 2023 Bond.
  On Monday, the school board voted to send the proposal to the ballot. The district said the money is needed to help keep up with the ongoing growth."We're projected to grow as many as 1,000 a year for the next decade. If we did nothing, it would just be a matter of years before we would run out of space," said Hays CISD spokesperson Tim Savoy. RELATED COVERAGE: Hays CISD
  
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• Michigan State Shooting: Police say 3 killed, 5 injured, suspect had no connection to school

  14-02-2023 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  THIS STORY IS BEING UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION AS IT COMES IN.
  EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - Three people were killed and five other people were injured in a shooting on Michigan State's campus Monday night, campus police said. All five of those people injured are in critical condition.
  The suspect was at large for several hours but now police say he has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shelter-in-place has been lifted and there is no longer an active threat.
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• Michigan State Shooting Live Coverage: Police say suspect on foot, multiple reported injuries

  14-02-2023 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - There are multiple reported injuries from a shooting and a suspect on foot at Michigan State University, according to the school's police and public safety department.
  MSU Police say shots were fired and they are warning of an active shooter. The suspect is allegedly a short man with a mask.Police said the incident reportedly happened at 8:18 p.m. inside Berkey Hall.The suspect is believed to be on foot, MSU police said.
  Students are instructed to secure in place and
  
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• Michigan State Shooting Live Coverage: Police say multiple injured, suspect on foot

  14-02-2023 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  THIS STORY IS BEING UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION AS IT COMES IN.
  EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - There are multiple reported injuries from a shooting and a suspect on foot at Michigan State University, according to the school's police and public safety department.
  MSU Police say shots were fired and they are warning of an active shooter. The suspect is allegedly a short man with a mask.At this time there is no word how many have been injured. Police said the incident reportedly happened at 8:18 p.m
  
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• Michigan State Shooting Live Coverage: Police say 5 injured, photo of suspect released

  14-02-2023 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  THIS STORY IS BEING UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION AS IT COMES IN.
  EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - There has been a shooting on Michigan State's campus with at least five victims. Some of the victims have life threatening injuries.
  The incident began at 8:18 p.m. inside Berkey Hall and then moved inside the MSU Union immediately following the first shooting, MSU Police said. There were victims in both locations.
  The suspect was last seen leaving the MSU Union and MSU Police will be releasing surveill
  
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• Michigan State Shooting Live Coverage: Police say 3 killed, 5 injured, suspect now dead

  14-02-2023 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  THIS STORY IS BEING UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION AS IT COMES IN.
  EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - Three people were killed and five other people were injured in a shooting on Michigan State's campus Monday night, campus police said. Of those five injuries, some were life threatening.
  The suspect was at large for several hours but now police say he has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shelter-in-place has now been lifted.
  At this time, there are still several unanswered questions, includ
  
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• Michigan State Shooting Live Coverage: Police say 3 killed, 5 injured

  14-02-2023 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  THIS STORY IS BEING UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION AS IT COMES IN.
  BREAKING: MSU Police confirm there were three fatalities in addition to the five who were injured. More info coming soon.
  EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - There has been a shooting on Michigan State's campus with at least five victims. Some of the victims have life threatening injuries.
  The incident began at 8:18 p.m. inside Berkey Hall and then moved inside the MSU Union immediately following the first shooting, MSU Police said. There
  
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