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• New mental health, substance use facility opens in Hays County

  02-03-2023 23:39 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Some families in Hays County are stuck waiting to get their children mental health and substance use services because of waitlists.
  Hays CISD's Chief of Safety and Security Jeri Skrocki said more students are coming forward asking for help but they are having trouble finding any place to take them in.
  "It's taking weeks, if not months, for them to even get on a waitlist," Skrocki said. "That is catastrophic for somebody who is going through, and in a situation w
  
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• Travis County sends out 'unintelligible' emergency alert in Spanish ahead of severe weather

  02-03-2023 23:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Ahead of Thursday’s severe weather, the Travis County Office of Emergency Management sent out an "unintelligible" emergency alert in Spanish. After receiving feedback, the office sent out an additional alert.  Tornado and severe t-storm watches issued for some parts of Central Texas"Honestly, I couldn't tell it was Spanish," said District Four Council Member José "Chito" Vela. "It was very difficult to understand. Very strained, really unintelligible."The
  
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• Timeline shared of near-miss between 2 planes at Austin's airport

  02-03-2023 23:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A report released Thursday afternoon sheds new light about the moment when two planes came close to colliding last month on an Austin airport runway.
  The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, shared a preliminary look at its investigation into "a runway incursion with overflight" that happened the morning of Feb. 4 between a FedEx cargo plane trying to land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and a departing Southwest Airlines flight bound for Cancún.
  
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• Texas Ranger Division celebrated on 200th anniversary

  02-03-2023 22:50 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nexstar) — The Texas Rangers started protecting the Lone Star State even before Texas joined the union.“They captured bandits and burglars solve some of the most complicated criminal cases to ever exist,” Texas Republican Congressman Brian Babin said.Babin joined his colleagues on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to celebrate the state's oldest law enforcement agency's 200th anniversary.Congressman Michael Burgess said since the Rangers were created
  
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• Lt. Gov. voices support for special sessions to 'pass school choice'

  02-03-2023 22:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick listed school choice as one of his top 10 priorities for the legislative session.On Thursday, he said that the fight to pass the legislation could go beyond the regular session."We should not leave here this year until we pass school choice," Patrick said to applause from the audience at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Policy Summit. "I don't care how many special sessions it takes," Patrick added.
  Legislation to give parents more power to choos
  
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• LCRA announces Highland Lakes water will not be available for agricultural customers this year

  02-03-2023 20:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Lower Colorado River Authority announced Thursday morning that Highland Lakes water will not be available in 2023 for most of its agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties.The determination came as the Texas Hill Country continues experiencing severe drought conditions, which are impacting inflows and levels in the region's water supply reservoirs at Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis.
  LCRA's state-approved water management plan required it to cut off Hig
  
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• Austin is the fastest-growing city in the country for millionaires

  02-03-2023 18:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — They say everything is bigger in Texas. Apparently, that includes the bank accounts of some of Austin's richest residents.Austin is the fastest-growing city for millionaires, according to the 2023 Wealth Report by Henley & Partners.Between 2012 and 2022, the number of millionaires calling Austin home more than doubled to 30,500. A 'millionaire growth rate' of 102% puts Austin at the top of the list.Both West Palm Beach and Miami, Florida, made the top five list, along w
  
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• When Austinites will learn what's next for Project Connect light rail plan

  02-03-2023 18:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After pausing design on Project Connect's light rail system last year amid projected cost increases, community members will have the opportunity to get a first look at possible design and scope considerations later this month.Project Connect leaders will host a light rail update on March 21 from 4-7 p.m. at the Austin Central Library, located at 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. System leaders said community members can expect to "learn about updates on the light rail system" and Pro
  
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• CapMetro Broadmoor Station not under construction, despite 2022 groundbreaking

  02-03-2023 18:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new rail station CapMetro officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for last January hasn't begun construction yet, officials confirmed to KXAN Wednesday.The Broadmoor Station is a MetroRail stop planned at the Brandywine Realty Trust's Uptown ATX campus, a 66-acre mixed-use development in north Austin. Officials originally projected the project would cost $24 million and was expected to open in 2024.CapMetro Red Line MetroRail MapDownloadNow, documents from the Texas Depa
  
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• Texas rent relief program applications now open

  02-03-2023 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will re-open the Texas Rent Relief (TRR) application portal from March 14-28.It is accepting new applications for a remaining $96 million in rent relief funds. The TRR application portal goes live Tuesday, March 14 at 8 a.m. and ends Tuesday, March 28 at 11:59 p.m. to help eligible households with rent and utility payments.Applications can be also made over the phone for first-time or additional program assistanc
  
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• APD launches new AI non-emergency reporting system, says program will reduce wait times

  02-03-2023 17:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department has partnered with a Canadian software company to launch a new artificial intelligence-powered, non-emergency reporting system.
  APD partnered with Versaterm Public Safety’s Case Service to launch a system via ireportaustin.com.
  Case Service is an artificial intelligence, or AI, virtual officer that instantly communicates with citizens through voice, mobile, web, and text, according to its website.
  According to APD, the AI assistant conducts a f
  
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• Whataburger has the healthiest fast food cheeseburger, study says

  02-03-2023 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KDAF) — When you're getting fast food, the last thing you're probably worried about is its health factor, but if you frequent the big orange W in the sky, you might be eating one of the healthiest fast food burgers in the country.The saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas, but can everything be healthier in Texas? A study conducted by Gambling.com found America's healthiest cheeseburgers.Here's a look at the healthiest cheeseburgers in 2023:
  WhataburgerIn-N-OutChecker's/Rally's
  
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• Plan promises 'largest property tax cut ever' in Texas

  02-03-2023 17:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) announced legislation that he called the "largest property tax cut ever" in Texas. Phelan said that House Bill 2 will call for lowering the state's cap on property tax appraisals to 5%.Current Texas Property Tax Code limits increases of the total assessed value of a homestead to 10%. Tightening that limit to 5% could have a significant benefit to homeowners. Property value drives a large portion of the increase in property tax bills
  
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• Austin traffic: Vehicle fire on I-35 frontage road clear after hampering already hectic northbound commute

  02-03-2023 17:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A vehicle fire on the I-35 frontage road added delays to an already hectic commute for drivers headed north in Austin Thursday morning.
  The vehicle caught fire and closed the northbound I-35 Frontage Road near Riverside Drive around 8 a.m.The fire was extinguished and the road was cleared by 9:20 a.m., according to a tweet from ATX Transportation.
  That was in the midst of another closure on I-35 northbound, a few miles north near Dean Keeton. The area closed after an 18-wheeler
  
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• PHOTOS: Severe weather hits Central Texas Thursday morning, evening

  02-03-2023 16:16 via kxan.com
  
  Top video: Hail in Lago VistaFREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) — A round of strong to severe storms developed over Central Texas Thursday morning, dropping hail in parts of the Hill Country.
  KXAN viewers in Fredericksburg and Blanco County went outside to capture the hail through photos and videos. Here's a compilation.LIVE BLOG: Severe thunderstorms hit Central Texas ThursdayHail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN Viewer Photo)Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN V
  
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• PHOTOS: Hail hits the Hill Country as severe storms move through Thursday morning

  02-03-2023 16:16 via kxan.com
  
  Top video: Hail in Lago VistaFREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) — A round of strong to severe storms developed over Central Texas Thursday morning, dropping hail in parts of the Hill Country.
  KXAN viewers in Fredericksburg and Blanco County went outside to capture the hail through photos and videos. Here's a compilation.LIVE BLOG: Severe thunderstorms hit Central Texas ThursdayHail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN Viewer Photo)Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN V
  
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• LIST: Free SXSW 2023 events

  02-03-2023 16:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — March is packed with events and activities to keep you entertained on a budget.
  Here's a list of free or donation-based events coming up during South by Southwest, which lasts from March 10-19.SXSW announces lineup for 2023 Community Concerts at Lady Bird LakeMultiple DatesFlatstock 84 - March 15-17 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 5 (Poster art discussion)March 10GCI Health x Subvrsive Digital Innovation Mixer (Subvrsive, 440 E. Saint Elmo Rd.
  
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• Ministry, advocacy groups to address homelessness challenges with closing of Salvation Army downtown shelter

  02-03-2023 15:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A coalition of ministry and advocacy groups will speak on the challenge of re-housing individuals who will soon be displaced as the Salvation Army downtown shelter prepares to close this month."The Salvation Army has come to the decision that they can no longer continue to offer the level and quality of care their brothers and sisters need at the facility," a prior press release from the group about the closing stated. "The pandemic has brought into sharp focus the challenges of
  
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• Advocacy groups to address homelessness challenges

  02-03-2023 15:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A coalition of ministry and advocacy groups will speak on the challenge of re-housing individuals who will soon be displaced as the Salvation Army downtown shelter prepares to close this month."The Salvation Army has come to the decision that they can no longer continue to offer the level and quality of care their brothers and sisters need at the facility," a prior press release from the group about the closing stated. "The pandemic has brought into sharp focus the challenges of
  
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• Person hit, killed on I-35 over the weekend

  02-03-2023 15:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian on I-35 over the weekend.
  The crash happened on Saturday, Feb. 25 around 8:29 p.m. in the 14100 block of I-35 northbound.
  According to APD, an SUV hit an unidentified person, who died on the scene. The driver of the SUV stayed on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
  APD is still working to identify the person who died.
  This crash is being investigated as Austin's 16th fatal crash of 2
  
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• SEVERE STORM RISK: worst still to come

  02-03-2023 14:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The risk of severe thunderstorms continues to increase as the Storm Prediction Center has an Enhanced risk for much of Lampasas, northeast Burnet, northern Williamson and much of Milam Counties.Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms across most of Central Texas, increased to a level 3 out of 5 risk for northern counties KXAN First Warning Weather forecastTimingA strong Pacific cold front will move in from the west early to mid-afternoon with numerous showers and thundersto
  
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• Severe risk fading as storms move east

  02-03-2023 14:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The risk of severe thunderstorms continues to fade as storms move into our eastern counties and lose their punch.Sign up for our daily forecast newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters. Download the KXAN Weather app to get the latest weather forecast: Apple | AndroidLevel 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms across most of Central Texas, increased to a level 3 out of 5 risk for northern counties KXAN First Warning Weather forecastWatchesA Severe Thunderstorm Watc
  
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• Tornado and severe t-storm watches issued for some parts of Central Texas

  02-03-2023 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Strong to severe storms began developing over Central Texas early this morning dropping quarter-size hail in parts of the Hill Country. BLOG: March forecast: What to expect as severe weather season beginsA piece of energy out ahead of the main storm will bring the potential for strong storms through 9AM before another more widespread round rolls in this afternoon and evening (4PM-10PM).
  Severe Thunderstorm Watches have been issued for Mason and San Saba counties through 8pm.
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• Strong to severe storms possible this evening

  02-03-2023 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Strong to severe storms began developing over Central Texas early this morning dropping quarter-size hail in parts of the Hill Country. BLOG: March forecast: What to expect as severe weather season beginsA piece of energy out ahead of the main storm will bring the potential for strong storms through 9AM before another more widespread round rolls in this afternoon and evening (4PM-10PM).
  Severe Thunderstorm Watches have been issued for Mason and San Saba counties through 8pm. Thes
  
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• Showers end as cooler and drier weather arrives

  02-03-2023 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Strong to severe storms began developing over Central Texas early this morning dropping quarter-size hail in parts of the Hill Country. While some scattered showers and storms may continue, the widespread severe weather risk is over.
  The severe thunderstorm and tornado watches expired at 10 p.m. Click for timing and impacts: Severe storm threat on ThursdayThe passing cold front Thursday night will bring strong west to northwest winds in its wake. It is possible that some wind gus
  
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• Severe thunderstorms moving into Austin-metro now

  02-03-2023 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Strong to severe storms began developing over Central Texas early this morning dropping quarter-size hail in parts of the Hill Country. Between rounds of storms, the atmosphere is recharging for more widespread thunderstorms later this evening.NEW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for entire Austin-metro area until 7:45PM
  LIVE BLOG: severe storms moving into Central Texas this evening
  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the rest of Central Texas, including the Austi
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for most, including Austin-metro

  02-03-2023 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Strong to severe storms began developing over Central Texas early this morning dropping quarter-size hail in parts of the Hill Country. Between rounds of storms, the atmosphere is recharging for more widespread thunderstorms later this evening. BLOG: March forecast: What to expect as severe weather season beginsA Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the rest of Central Texas, including the Austin-metro, until 10 p.m.A Tornado Watch is in effect for Lampasas County throug
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch for most of area, including Austin

  02-03-2023 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Strong to severe storms began developing over Central Texas early this morning dropping quarter-size hail in parts of the Hill Country. Between rounds of storms, the atmosphere is recharging for more widespread thunderstorms later this evening. BLOG: March forecast: What to expect as severe weather season beginsA Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the rest of Central Texas, including the Austin Metro, until 10 p.m.A Tornado Watch is in effect for Lampasas County throug
  
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• NOW: Severe thunderstorms slamming Austin-metro

  02-03-2023 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Strong to severe storms began developing over Central Texas early this morning dropping quarter-size hail in parts of the Hill Country. Between rounds of storms, the atmosphere is recharging for more widespread thunderstorms later this evening.NEW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for entire Austin-metro area until 7:45PM
  LIVE BLOG: severe storms moving into Central Texas this evening
  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the rest of Central Texas, including the Austi
  
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• NOW: Severe thunderstorms moving out of Austin-metro, into eastern counties

  02-03-2023 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Strong to severe storms began developing over Central Texas early this morning dropping quarter-size hail in parts of the Hill Country. A more intense line of storms continues to move into the eastern counties this evening after bringing damaging wind and tornado threats to the Hill Country and Austin-metro.NEW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for entire Austin-metro area until 7:45PM
  LIVE BLOG: severe storms moving into Central Texas this evening
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• LIVE: Strong storms this morning, more to come later today

  02-03-2023 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Strong to severe storms began developing over Central Texas early this morning dropping quarter-size hail in parts of the Hill Country. BLOG: March forecast: What to expect as severe weather season beginsA piece of energy out ahead of the main storm will bring the potential for strong storms through 9AM before another more widespread round rolls in this afternoon and evening (3PM-10PM). Click below for full details.Severe storm outlook for ThursdayAll severe modes possible Thursd
  
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• Local bakeshop finds success with growing trend of monthly subscriptions

  02-03-2023 13:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Restaurants in the Austin area are joining a national trend of offering customers a monthly food subscription as a way of creating a steady flow of revenue and growing their business.
  People are already used to paying for a subscription in some form. The average American carried 6.7 subscriptions in 2022, according to Rocket Money, a personal finance app.
  Abby Jane Bakeshop, a bakery in Dripping Springs, started operating at the beginning of 2021 in the midst of the pandemic, a
  
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• 87-year-old woman identified in deadly crash on 620

  02-03-2023 13:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police say an 87-year-old woman died on Feb. 23 in a crash between a sedan and two pickup trucks at FM 620 and Pecan Park Boulevard.
  According to Wednesday's APD announcement, Ivy Ford died at the scene of the crash, which occurred at 11:17 a.m.APD said both pickup drivers stayed and are cooperating with the investigation.According to APD, this is Austin's 15th deadly crash of 2023, resulting in 15 fatalities for the year.
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Severe thunderstorms moving into Central Texas

  02-03-2023 13:05 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) — Severe weather season is expected to start Thursday with an increased risk of severe storms moving through Central Texas Thursday evening.According to projections Wednesday night, there is an Enhanced risk of severe storms for much of Lampasas, northeast Burnet, northern Williamson and much of Milam Counties. Severe weather threat: Timing and impactsThe front reaches Interstate 35 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. with the thunderstorms expected to intensify.
  Strong winds a
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Severe thunderstorms hit Central Texas Thursday

  02-03-2023 13:05 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) -- Severe weather season is expected to start Thursday with an increased risk of severe storms moving through Central Texas Thursday evening.According to projections Wednesday night, there is an Enhanced risk of severe storms for much of Lampasas, northeast Burnet, northern Williamson and much of Milam Counties. Severe weather threat: Timing and impactsThe front reaches Interstate 35 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. with the thunderstorms expected to intensify.
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• BLOG: Severe thunderstorms moving out of Central Texas

  02-03-2023 13:05 via kxan.com
  
  This blog is no longer being updated.(KXAN) — A line of strong to severe storms is moving into the Hill Country this evening, expected to sweep west to east across the area through the later part of this evening into tonight. Severe weather threat: Timing and impactsDamaging winds, isolated tornadoes and hail are all possible within this line of storms.Weather Resources
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• TIMELINE: 5 years since bombing attacks caused terror in Austin

  02-03-2023 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The above video is from a March 2018 press conference with the Austin Police Department and city leaders. Former Austin Police Chief Brian Manley tells the public how authorities tracked down the suspect.
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thursday marks five years since nearly a month of terror ensued in Austin and surrounding communities after a series of bombings.The bombings happened around Austin from March 2 to March 21, 2018, killing two people and injuring four others, according to inv
  
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• 18-wheeler crash blocks northbound I-35 upper deck

  02-03-2023 12:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police say the northbound lanes of the upper deck of Interstate 35 are completely shutdown just north of the deck split due to a crash involving a 18-wheeler.Police say the crash occurred around 4:30 a.m. on the upper deck near Manor Road.
  Police say the driver of the 18-wheeler is okay and the 18-wheeler is the only vehicle involved.The 18-wheeler was cleared from the scene, but the interstate remains closed in the area as of 9:45 a.m. while debris is being cleared.
  
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• 18-wheeler crash blocks northbound 35 upper deck

  02-03-2023 12:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police say the northbound lanes of the upper deck of Interstate 35 are completely shutdown just north of the deck split due to a crash involving a 18-wheeler.Police say the crash occurred around 4:30 a.m. on the upper deck near Manor Road.
  Police say the driver of the 18-wheeler is okay and the 18-wheeler is the only vehicle involved.
  
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• 7 hurt when turbulence hits Austin to Germany flight; plane lands in D.C.

  02-03-2023 11:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Seven people flying from Austin to Germany were taken to hospitals in the Washington D.C. area Wednesday night after their plane suffered significant turbulence.According to Dulles Airport media, Lufthansa flight 468 was heading from Austin to Frankfurt when it diverted to Dulles after experiencing the turbulence.
  The announcement went on to say the plane landed safely at Dulles Airport.
  Lufthansa flight 469 was heading to Frankfurt, Germany from Austin when it landed at Dulles
  
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• 7 hurt after turbulence hits Austin to Germany flight; plane lands in D.C.

  02-03-2023 11:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Seven people flying from Austin to Germany were taken to hospitals in the Washington D.C. area Wednesday night after their plane suffered significant turbulence.According to Dulles Airport media, Lufthansa flight 468 was heading from Austin to Frankfurt when it diverted to Dulles after experiencing the turbulence.
  The announcement went on to say the plane landed safely at Dulles Airport.
  Lufthansa flight 469 was heading to Frankfurt, Germany from Austin when it landed at Dulles
  
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• No. 9 Texas stumbles on the road, lose to TCU 75-73

  02-03-2023 06:36 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (KXAN) — TCU played spoiler to Texas' Big 12 regular season championship dreams Wednesday night with a 75-73 win at Schollmaier Arena.The Horned Frogs crushed the Longhorns on the boards 46-28 to help overcome 22 turnovers and led 44-32 at halftime.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 rallied in the second half and cut TCU's lead to 71-68 with 1:07 left aft
  
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• Goode's homer sparks big inning, No. 9 Texas tops North Texas 4-2

  02-03-2023 04:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas freshman Leighann Goode has been great this season.The first baseman belted a 2-run home run to propel a 4-run third inning, lifting the No. 9 Longhorns to a 4-2 win over North Texas on Wednesday at McCombs Field.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/newslettersThe Longhorns took advantage of a Mean Green miscue after Goode's homer to tack on two more runs. Alyssa Washin
  
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• Concerns about loose, downed limbs ahead of Thursday's severe weather

  02-03-2023 04:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Crews from Austin Energy to first responders are eyeing loose limbs and lingering brush debris ahead of Thursday's storm. According to KXAN's First Warning Weather Team, damaging winds and hail pose the biggest threats.Families like Lauren Morris' still have the ice storm fresh in their minds."Challenging, emotional and a little bit scary, truthfully," she said about last month's severe weather. Morris said she lost power and some branches."We did have some of our tree limbs com
  
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• Silver Alert discontinued: 83-year-old Bedford man found

  02-03-2023 04:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Silver Alert for an 83-year-old man from the Bedford area was discontinued overnight.
  The man was found safe.
  The alert was originally issued Wednesday after the Bedford Police Department asked for the public's help locating him.
  He was last seen around noon Wednesday, but was later found safe and the alert was discontinued at 2:52 a.m. Thursday.
  
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• Bedford Police searching for elderly man last seen Tuesday

  02-03-2023 04:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Bedford Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing elderly man who was last seen Wednesday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.William Martichuski, 83, was last seen around noon on the 400 block of Elisha Drive in Bedford in a red 2005 Toyota 4Runner with Texas license plate BX25853, officials said.Martichuski is diagnosed with a cognitive impairment, and is described as a white man, 5 feet 9 inches, 170 pounds, gray hair, blue e
  
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• Dallas Police searching for 83-year-old missing man

  02-03-2023 04:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Dallas Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing man last seen Feb. 23, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.Arthur Page, 83, was last seen shortly before 5 p.m. at 3020 W Mockingbird Ln in Dallas driving a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze with Pennsylvania license place LLN1582, officials said.Page is diagnosed with a cognitive impairment and is described as a Black man, 5 feet, 9 inches, 200 pounds, white hair and brown eyes, officials said
  
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• Strong storms this morning, more to come later today

  02-03-2023 04:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Strong to severe storms began developing over Central Texas overnight, and continue to pulse in strength this morning. BLOG: March forecast: What to expect as severe weather season beginsA piece of energy out ahead of the main storm will bring the potential for strong storms through 9AM before another more widespread round rolls in this afternoon and evening (3PM-10PM). Click below for full details.Severe weather risk for Thursday Click for timing and impacts: Severe storm threat
  
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• Severe storms this morning, more to come later today

  02-03-2023 04:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Strong to severe storms are already developing over parts of Central Texas this morning. BLOG: March forecast: What to expect as severe weather season beginsA strong Pacific storm bringing snow and rain to the West Coast today will make its way towards Texas over the next 18 hours.A piece of energy out ahead of the main storm will bring the potential for storms Thursday morning (3AM-9AM) before another more widespread round rolls in Thursday afternoon and evening (3PM-10PM). Clic
  
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• Abbott: State resources available ahead of Texas severe weather

  02-03-2023 01:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Ahead of the storm moving through parts of Texas Wednesday through Thursday evening, Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare state emergency response resources.“This storm system is expected to bring an increased risk of severe weather, including damaging winds, large hail, tornados, heavy rain, and potential flash flooding,” Abbott said. How to talk to your kids about severe weatherTDEM has activated the Texas A&
  
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