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• Austin City Council seeks changes to I-35 expansion proposal

  23-02-2023 23:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a 10-1 vote Thursday, Austin City Council called for adjustments to the Texas Department of Transportation's I-35 Capital Express Central Project, noting mobility, displacement and environmental concerns with the proposal. Mayor Kirk Watson was the lone dissenting vote on the overall resolution.The proposed project encompasses an eight-mile stretch along I-35 between U.S. Highway 290 East and State Highway 71 and Ben White Boulevard. The project has proven divisive among
  
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• Austin arts non-profits get nearly $4 million for activities marketed to tourists

  23-02-2023 23:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council approved Thursday nearly $4 million in grant funding that will be dispersed to 36 Austin arts non-profits, a press release said.The money comes from the Thrive Grant, a program that aims to support and develop arts and cultural institutions, especially ones that have been historically institutionally marginalized and underfunded in Austin. The awards range from $85,000 to $150,000 and will go towards activities marketed to tourists, the release said.
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• HBO's 'The Last of Us' depicts an old CapMetro bus. How accurate is the design?

  23-02-2023 22:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Fans of HBO's "The Last of Us" already know the TV series' pilot takes place in Austin. But how accurate was its depiction of CapMetro's bus designs?Officials with CapMetro's Vehicle Maintenance Department reviewed interior and exterior shots of a CapMetro bus — then referred to as Capital Metro — depicted in the first episode. The pilot, set in the year 2003, used the transit authority's historic branding to design the TV version.CapMetro's New Flyer buses from
  
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• APD identifies victim in weekend downtown Austin homicide

  23-02-2023 22:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a news release Wednesday, the Austin Police Department identified the victim of a downtown Austin homicide that occurred Feb. 19.The victim was identified as Anthony Brown, 27, police said.Officers responded to the 600 block of E. Sixth Street after someone reported hearing multiple gunshots and saw someone lying on the ground, the release said.When officers arrived on the scene, they found Brown shot, and he was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center, the release said. Brow
  
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• Significantly colder under gray skies on Friday

  23-02-2023 22:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Coming off a 91° high temperature on Wednesday, high temperatures in parts of the area will not escape the 40s on Friday afternoon.A strong cold front has already moved through the area, but the push of colder temperatures is bottled up a couple hundred miles behind it. As northerly winds pick up tonight and Friday and clouds thicken overhead, a brief period of much colder weather arrives.Much colder temperatures FridayCloudy skies with a few periods of light drizzle and lig
  
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• Instacart launches campaign to support SNAP recipients, food banks

  23-02-2023 21:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Instacart announced a special campaign to help support families and food banks, as well as an extension of its discounted membership for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.Instacart said the extension was to help families continue to put nutritious food on the table as emergency COVID-19 SNAP benefits expire in states across the United States. Texas is one of more than 30 states where the program’s benefits will expire March 1.Ins
  
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• Family of killed 81-year-old fears he was victim of hate crime

  23-02-2023 20:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Leonard Foster, 81, was found dead in his apartment Saturday and his family believes the suspect may have targeted him because he was gay.
  On Feb. 18, his family called for a welfare check and police ultimately found Foster's body in his neighbor's apartment. That neighbor, 23-year-old Tamorian Moore, was arrested and charged with murder.We have reached out to Moore's attorney, but have not heard back yet.
  "Shocked, hurt, angry, all of the above," said Foster's sister Lois Barne
  
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• ATCEMS: 1 dead after 3-vehicle crash in northwest Austin

  23-02-2023 20:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin-Travis County EMS said a person died Thursday after a three-vehicle crash in northwest Austin. MAP: Fatal crashes in 2023ATCEMS said it responded to a vehicle rescue call at 11:16 a.m. in the 12700 block of North FM 620. which is near U.S. Highway 183 and Lakeline Mall.In an initial post, officials said two patients were involved and one was pinned in a vehicle.ATCEMS followed with an update saying one adult died at the scene. A second person was evaluated for minor
  
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• US soccer returns to Austin, Q2 Stadium ahead of World Cup

  23-02-2023 19:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The United States Women's National Soccer Team is returning to Austin for the third year in a row.The U.S. will face the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly match at Q2 Stadium on April 8. The game will kick off at 1:30 p.m. CT and will be televised on TNT. US women win SheBelieves Cup title, beating Iceland 5-0USWNT is a prominent piece in Q2 Stadium's short history. The national team played the first match ever at Q2 Stadium — an exhibition game victory
  
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• Jacob's Well to remain closed to swimming for 'foreseeable future'

  23-02-2023 19:13 via kxan.com
  
  WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) — Jacob's Well, the popular swimming hole near Wimberley, will remain closed to swimmers for the "foreseeable future."According to Hays County Parks officials, water conditions are unsafe for swimming. Drought has caused the flow from the spring to "not be suitable for swimming at this time."The spring-fed well officially ceased flowing back in July, for only the fourth time in recorded history.Parks and Recreation staff say swim reservations will remain closed unti
  
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• Austin Council approves settlements with family of man killed by APD; 3 involved in 2020 protests

  23-02-2023 19:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council has approved almost $5 million in settlements with four people who filed separate civil rights lawsuits against the city. Three of the settlements involved people injured in the May 2020 protests in downtown Austin.A fifth settlement was also approved for a woman involved in a crash with an Austin police vehicle. The five settlements total $4,899,900.Two of the settlements were approved unanimously Thursday morning. Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly vote
  
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• PHOTOS: Miranda Lambert, Luke Wilson, Taylor Sheridan and other famous artists receive Texas Medal of Arts

  23-02-2023 18:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The arts shine bright in Texas. The Texas Cultural Trust honored 11 artists at the 2023 Texas Medal of Arts Awards in Austin on Wednesday.For over two decades, The Texas Medal of Arts Awards has celebrated Texas leaders and artists who have achieved excellence through their creative talents and those who have opened doors for other Texans.
  "It's such a huge honor. I'm a very proud Texan, as we all are. The fact that our state has something so beautiful to lift up arts of al
  
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• Mike Pence to visit UT-Austin to discuss 1-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

  23-02-2023 18:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin announced former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence would be visiting the campus Friday to discuss the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.UT said the event would be hosted by the university’s Clements Center for National Security, which is a nonpartisan research and policy center that draws on the best insights of diplomatic and military history to train the next generation of national secu
  
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• Mike Pence spoke at UT-Austin about 1-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

  23-02-2023 18:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin announced former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence would be visiting the campus Friday to discuss the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.UT said the event would be hosted by the university’s Clements Center for National Security, which is a nonpartisan research and policy center that draws on the best insights of diplomatic and military history to train the next generation of national secu
  
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• Mike Pence criticizes Biden, GOP during UT Austin speech about Ukraine

  23-02-2023 18:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke Friday afternoon in Austin to mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, sharing his support for additional assistance for the war-torn country and criticizing American leaders on both sides of the aisle.
  Pence began his remarks at the University of Texas at Austin campus by praising the Ukrainian people who either fled their homes or stayed in the year since Russia began what he called an "unprovoked and unconscionable" war. His spee
  
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• LIVE: Mike Pence speaking at UT-Austin about 1-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

  23-02-2023 18:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin announced former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence would be visiting the campus Friday to discuss the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.UT said the event would be hosted by the university’s Clements Center for National Security, which is a nonpartisan research and policy center that draws on the best insights of diplomatic and military history to train the next generation of national secu
  
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• Atmospheric rivers play crucial role in sea ice loss

  23-02-2023 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As temperatures across the globe continue to climb, much of the ice in the Arctic continues to melt. This, in return, creates a feedback loop that is responsible for the Arctic warming up to three times faster than the rest of the globe.FWWU: How does melting in the Arctic impact you?Scientists however have found warming temperatures do not bare the sole responsibility of sea ice melt in the Arctic. New research out of Penn State University found the increased rate of atmos
  
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• Abbott launches task force to combat street takeovers in Texas

  23-02-2023 17:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of a statewide street takeover task force.Abbott said the goal of the task force was to combat the rise in dangerous street takeovers happening across Texas.According to the governor’s office, Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to address the recent street takeovers in several communities. He added the takeovers have become increasingly violent and more frequent.“These street takeovers put the
  
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• Austin alcohol sales up nearly 30% in 2022 from pre-pandemic sales

  23-02-2023 17:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) -- Elevated alcohol sales in 2022 showed a strong return to entertainment in Austin, with beer, wine and liquor tabs surpassing pre-pandemic levels across the Texas capital.In 2022, total alcohol sales at bars, restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues within city limits reached $1.13 billion, according to an Austin Business Journal analysis of data from the Texas comptroller. That was up 28% from nearly $883 million in total sales in 2019, prior to the pandem
  
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• Austin police arrest 2 suspects linked to several bank robberies

  23-02-2023 16:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin police have arrested two men accused of several bank robberies across Texas.
  Police arrested Rickey Moore, 27, and Zachary Hughes, 24. According to the Austin Police Department, the men are suspected of the following four robberies:Wells Fargo on South Congress Avenue in Austin around 3:40 p.m. Jan. 26First National Bank on West Walnut Street in Garland, Texas around 2:25 p.m. Jan. 28Chase Bank on Great Hills Trail in Austin around 1:53 p.m. Feb. 10Wells Fargo on North IH
  
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• Pilot program helps house man who became homeless after aging out of foster care

  23-02-2023 16:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin man who became homeless at the age of 18 — after aging out of the foster care system — is now thriving with a roof over his head.Through a housing pilot program put on through Foster Angels of Central Texas, Darius has been given a safe place to sleep at night.“He's had a safe and comfortable place to sleep for over 100 days now,” Fosters Angels senior program manager Sarah Crocker said. “This has given him the opportunity to learn ne
  
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• Austin City Council to talk affordable housing, I-35 expansion project

  23-02-2023 15:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The man Austin City Council and Mayor Kirk Watson tapped to take over the city manager roll will be at the dais for his first regular Austin City Council meeting Thursday since the body agreed to part ways with Spencer Cronk.
  Jesus Garza was the city manager in the late 1990's-early 2000's during Mayor Kirk Watson's first term as mayor. He was also behind a PAC that supported Watson during last year's election.
  Here's some of what we're watching during this week's city council m
  
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• Where to get the best margaritas in Austin — KXAN viewers weigh in

  23-02-2023 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — While there's no shortage of margaritas in Austin, we wanted to know where to experience the best of the best.
  We asked KXAN viewers on Facebook and Twitter about the top restaurants to grab a margarita in the city. Here's a compilation of the most mentioned responses.RELATED: Where to get the best tacos in Austin, decided by KXAN viewersMatt’s El RanchoThe longtime restaurant on South Lamar Boulevard celebrated 70 years in business in 2022 and offers about six differ
  
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• LIVE: Council to discuss police salaries amid contract negotiations

  23-02-2023 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin city council will decide how to pay police officer salaries and benefits while trying to work out a long-term contract with the police union.
  The current contract between the Austin Police Association and the city will end on March 31.
  Mayor Kirk Watson and a majority of city council members want to extend the contract to just a one-year term, but the police union would rather work with no contract until a more long-term agreement can be made.
  City council would like to w
  
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• Council votes to extend Austin police salaries even if contract ends

  23-02-2023 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A unanimous vote by the Austin City Council Thursday resulted in an extension of police salaries and benefits even if the current contract expires next month.
  At a news conference Thursday afternoon, Mayor Kirk Watson said the newly-passed ordinance would guarantee that officers will receive their pay whether the Austin Police Association agrees to the one-year contract extension supported by a majority of the council. At the moment, leaders with the police union said they would
  
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• Council to discuss police salaries amid contract negotiations

  23-02-2023 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin city council will decide how to pay police officer salaries and benefits while trying to work out a long-term contract with the police union.
  The current contract between the Austin Police Association and the city will end on March 31.
  Mayor Kirk Watson and a majority of city council members want to extend the contract to just a one-year term, but the police union would rather work with no contract until a more long-term agreement can be made.
  City council would like to w
  
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• Little kids and wastewater: STEM students take unique science-focused tour

  23-02-2023 14:08 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTRY, TX (KXAN) - What's the most unique field trip you went on as a kid? For students with the Central Texas FIRST Lego League, it may be to the Flintrock Wastewater Treatment Plant to get an up close look at the science behind getting rid of our poop."I thought it was cool, because it was foggy," said Yuvaan Iyer with FLL. "I wanted to know if it was like poop water."The plant uses automation to clean the water, which is why the STEM focused group booked the tour.
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• New bill, sparked by KXAN investigations, aims to stop another 'Dr. Death'

  23-02-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new bill wants to make it easier for patients to check up on their doctors.
  After a yearlong series of KXAN investigations, a lawmaker filed legislation this session aimed at reforming the Texas Medical Board.
  It's been almost a year since State Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Farmers Branch, said "that's not going to fly" and pledged "to do something about" problems a series of KXAN investigations revealed — including dozens of doctors with medical licenses suspended, surren
  
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• Significantly colder on Friday

  23-02-2023 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Coming off a 91° high temperature yesterday, today will technically be cooler, but still very comfortable (especially considering the time of year).A cold front has already reached Central Texas. While temperatures are already significantly cooler than yesterday, we'll still be "warm" by February standards with highs in the mid to upper 70s and a few low 80s too. Skies will go from mostly sunny early afternoon toward more clouds by late afternoon putting a stop to the warmin
  
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• Another warm day ahead of brief cool down Friday

  23-02-2023 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Coming off a 91° high temperature yesterday, today will technically be cooler, but still very comfortable (especially considering the time of year).Our first of two cold front pushes through today, not doing much more than keeping the winds breezy and dropping temperatures ~10°. Given how warm we are ahead of the front, this drop in temperatures won't be anything to be concerned about as afternoon highs are still expected to reach the upper 70s and low 80s areawide. Any
  
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• Another warm day ahead of brief cool down

  23-02-2023 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Coming off a 91° high temperature yesterday, today will technically be cooler, but still very comfortable (especially considering the time of year).Our first of two cold front pushes through today, not doing much more than keeping the winds breezy and dropping temperatures ~10°. Given how warm we are ahead of the front, this drop in temperatures won't be anything to be concerned about as afternoon highs are still expected to reach the upper 70s and low 80s areawide. Any
  
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• APD arrest 5th suspect wanted in October 2022 homicide

  23-02-2023 05:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A fifth suspect was arrested in connection with an October 2022 homicide that occurred in north Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.The fifth suspect was identified as Angelina Alexis Vasquez, 18, police said.The series of arrests stem from an investigation where a teen was found shot inside a crashed vehicle in the 5700 block of N. Mopac Expressway. Police later identified the teen as Andrew Clayton, 18, according to APD. APD arrests 2 teens in October homici
  
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• University of Texas System pauses new diversity, equity and inclusion policies

  23-02-2023 05:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - The University of Texas Austin has put a pause on new diversity, equity and inclusion policies. This comes after Governor Greg Abbott warned public universities that using DEI initiatives when hiring was illegal.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Bill would ban diversity, equity and inclusion at Texas universitiesThe announcement came Wednesday at the UT System's Board of Regents meeting. The topic was not on the agenda, nor was it a discussion item.
  This applies to all 13 university and health
  
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• A&M student organization sending medical clinic to Ukraine

  23-02-2023 04:51 via kxan.com
  
  COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Texas A&M University said during the fall 2022 semester, student organization BUILD converted four shipping containers into Texas Aggie Medical Clinics (TAMCs) to be shipped to communities in need - including one to Ukraine next month.The clinic will provide aid to a community the university said has faced considerable damage due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia. The location of this TAMC will be decided when it arrives at the Medical Bridges faci
  
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• March 26 is "Nike Air Max Day," but what is it?

  23-02-2023 04:10 via kxan.com
  
  (Image courtesy: Shutterstock)KSNF/KODE — Sneaker lovers everywhere (especially those partial to the Nike brand) will soon have a day to celebrate one of Nike's iconic shoes: The Air Max. The annual "Nike Air Max Day" takes place annually on March 26.Air Max Day is Nike’s annual celebration of everything "Air Max." From its discreet debut in 1978 as part of the Air Tailwind to its revelatory role in the Air Max 1, the technology is all Nike. It’s no exaggeration
  
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• 4 injured after 2-vehicle crash in Del Valle, ATCEMS says

  23-02-2023 03:28 via kxan.com
  
  DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) — A total of four people were injured, including two children, after a major vehicle crash in Del Valle, according to an Austin-Travis County EMS tweet.At approximately 7:30 p.m., ATCEMS said it and the Austin Fire Department responded to the two-vehicle crash near a home located near 15800 Farm-to-Market Road 812.CPR was in progress on one child, medics said. A Star Flight helicopter responded to the scene.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
  
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• 2 hospitalized after major 2-vehicle crash in Del Valle, ATCEMS says

  23-02-2023 03:28 via kxan.com
  
  DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) — Two people were hospitalized, and two others were injured after a major two-vehicle crash in Del Valle Wednesday, according to an Austin-Travis County EMS tweet.At approximately 7:30 p.m., ATCEMS said it and the Austin Fire Department responded to the two-vehicle crash near a home located near 15800 Farm-to-Market Road 812.A Star Flight helicopter also arrived on the scene and transported one child to Dell Children's Medical Center with critical, life-threatening
  
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• Crowd of cars gathered in Sunset Valley before Austin 'street takeovers'

  23-02-2023 02:38 via kxan.com
  
  SUNSET VALLEY, Texas (KXAN) — A YouTube video shows Sunset Valley police officers interacting with a crowd of people and vehicles acting "disorderly" in a shopping center parking lot about an hour before Austin Police reported the first calls about the "street takeovers" over the weekend.
  That video, posted to YouTube, is linked here. Be advised there is language and video that some viewers may find offensive.
  "I feared for the officers' safety," Sunset Valley Police Chief Lenn Carter said
  
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• Florida journalist, 9-year-old killed in shooting; 2 others hurt

  23-02-2023 02:19 via kxan.com
  
  PINE HILLS, Fla. (WFLA) — An Orlando journalist and a 9-year-old girl were killed in a shooting in Central Florida on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
  Orange County Sheriff John Mina said deputies were called to a shooting around 11 a.m. on Hialeah Street.Deputies said a woman in her 20s was shot and later died from her injuries.After investigators left the scene, a news crew was parked outside the home where the homicide happened.Mina said a man identified as 19-year-old Keith Moses
  
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• Why illegal dumping in Williamson County could cost you

  23-02-2023 01:51 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Constable Paul Leal said illegal dumping in his jurisdiction of Precinct 4 comes at a cost to the county and private property owners.In 2022, Leal said his office received more than 800 reports of illegal dumping - some of which were on private property.If debris or trash is illegally dumped on private property, Leal said unfortunately the cost of cleaning it up is usually paid by the property owner.He said it's not uncommon for the county to make some typ
  
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• Bystanders intervene to stop robbery, APD report shows

  23-02-2023 01:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – An Austin Police report from a Monday incident showed three bystanders stopped a robbery assault in downtown Austin.According to the report, police responded to an assault call at approximately 5:50 p.m. near West Second Street and Nueces Street and found the suspect being held down by several witnesses.The report said when an officer approached, one of the witnesses was heard saying something to the effect of “that’s what you get for hitting a woman.”Acco
  
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• 'A thrill to it': Getting inside a street racer's mind, more details on 'street takeover' arrests

  23-02-2023 01:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)— "The fact that street racing is illegal, it puts a thrill to it," a former street racer said.
  According to this street racer— who said he was not involved in the chaotic street takeover, over the weekend—car meet ups and racing used to be rebellious fun.
  "Technically it's breaking a law, so that makes it fun for most people," he said.
  But the one from February 18 quickly turned chaotic. Court documents said several bystanders were caught on fire, cars charged pol
  
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• 'A thrill to it': Getting inside a street racer's mind, more details on ATX 'street takeover' arrests

  23-02-2023 01:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)— "The fact that street racing is illegal, it puts a thrill to it," a former street racer said.
  According to this street racer— who said he was not involved in the chaotic street takeover, over the weekend—car meet ups and racing used to be rebellious fun.
  "Technically it's breaking a law, so that makes it fun for most people," he said.
  But the one from February 18 quickly turned chaotic. Court documents said several bystanders were caught on fire, cars charged pol
  
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• Musk: Engineering HQ means Tesla is 'a California-Texas company'

  23-02-2023 01:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- On Wednesday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off the company's new engineering headquarters in Silicon Valley in a joint news conference with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.The new headquarters means Tesla is now a "California-Texas company," Musk told CNBC.Austin is home to Tesla's main headquarters.Musk and his staff met with Newsom to discuss the expansion and focused on the company's efforts to create jobs and expand in the state, according to an article from CNBC.“This was H
  
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• Diego Fagundez, the first goal scorer in Austin FC history, signs new contract

  23-02-2023 00:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The man who scored the first-ever goal in Austin FC history is sticking around for a while longer.Midfielder Diego Fagundez signed a three-year contract with the club with a team option for a fourth year, potentially keeping him in Verde and Black through the 2026 season.What’s new at Q2? Stadium adds ‘walk out’ pay technology, new food optionsFinancial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but data made available by the Major League Soccer Players Associa
  
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• In a Central Texas county, high schoolers are jailed on felony charges for vaping what could be legal hemp

  23-02-2023 00:53 via kxan.com
  
  By Jolie McCullough, The Texas TribuneFeb. 22, 2023"In a Central Texas county, high schoolers are jailed on felony charges for vaping what could be legal hemp" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.SPR
  
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• Texas Tech, Houston hope for "transformative" $1B endowments in governor's budget

  23-02-2023 00:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Gov. Greg Abbott's budget proposal calls on the Texas legislature to establish new billion-dollar endowments for The University of Houston and Texas Tech University, aiming to earn more research recognitions and narrow the funding gap between Texas' six public university systems and the two benefitting from the Permanent University Fund."I recommend the 88th Legislature create permanent endowments for the emerging research universities that do not currently have access to the
  
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• CapMetro's McKalla Station on track to launch before 2024 Austin FC season

  23-02-2023 00:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Construction on CapMetro's upcoming rail station at Q2 Stadium is on track to open before the start of the 2024 Austin FC season, officials confirmed Wednesday.Transit leaders toured the ongoing construction site Wednesday morning, which will be the future home of McKalla Station. The nearly $59 million project is constructing a new regional rail station right in Q2 Stadium's backyard, which will feature daily operations — including special game day trips — as w
  
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