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• Boring Company cited for 3 more TCEQ violations at Bastrop facility

  05-04-2023 23:56 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Boring Company received three violations — two moderate and one minor — from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality last week for its Bastrop facility, according to TCEQ records.The violations are for the company's stormwater permit, which was issued in April 2022, according to TCEQ. Three violations were reported in October 2022, investigated in November and the violation notice was posted March 28.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: TCEQ investigating
  
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• Where the 2022 Texas Longhorns MLB draft class is playing to start the 2023 season

  05-04-2023 23:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Minor League Baseball squads gear up for another season, eight Texas Longhorns from last year's College World Series team are set to take the field across the country.The 2022 Longhorns MLB Draft class was the second-largest in the past 10 years — 2017's class was 11 players — and most of them have landed spots on Single-A rosters for the upcoming season.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score
  
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• 'We apologize': Liberty Hill ISD school says lack of communication to parents led to misinformation after student claims to have gun in backpack

  05-04-2023 23:15 via kxan.com
  
  LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — A Liberty Hill ISD elementary school apologized to parents in a letter after a student claimed to have a gun in their backpack Monday."We apologize that the lack of communication in this incident led to misinformation and created concern for the SRE community," the letter said.A student at Santa Rita Elementary School told a student there was a gun in their backpack, and the letter said the student then told a teacher.After a three-hour investigation, the stude
  
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• Liberty Hill ISD school apologizes to parents after misinformation about gun threat

  05-04-2023 23:15 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 5, 2023.LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — A Liberty Hill ISD elementary school apologized to parents in a letter after a student's "inappropriate" comment led to misinformation, according to a letter from the school.A student at Santa Rita Elementary School told a student there was a gun in their backpack, and the letter said the student then told a teacher.After a three-hour investigation involving Liber
  
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• Liberty Hill ISD school apologizes to parents after misinformation about gun

  05-04-2023 23:15 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 5, 2023.LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — A Liberty Hill ISD elementary school apologized to parents in a letter after a student's "inappropriate" comment led to misinformation, according to a letter from the school.A student at Santa Rita Elementary School told a student there was a gun in their backpack, and the letter said the student then told a teacher.After a three-hour investigation involving Liber
  
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• Liberty Hill ISD school apologizes for delay following student's 'inappropriate' comment

  05-04-2023 23:15 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 5, 2023.LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — A Liberty Hill ISD elementary school apologized to parents in a letter after a delay in communication led to misinformation about a student's "inappropriate" comment, according to a letter from the school.A student at Santa Rita Elementary School told a student there was a gun in their backpack, and the letter said the student then told a teacher.After a three-hou
  
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• APD: Man faces intoxication assault charge in connection with fatal crash

  05-04-2023 23:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department released details Wednesday surrounding a traffic fatality that occurred the morning of March 31 in the 2900 block of North Interstate 35 Upper Deck southbound.APD said officers responded to a crash between a two-door car and an SUV at approximately 5:14 a.m.According to police, a preliminary investigation showed 24-year-old Milton Castanon-Villatoro crashed his car into the SUV and left the scene without stopping to render aid or call 911. MAP:
  
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• Do you know where your home's safe place is during severe weather?

  05-04-2023 23:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas' severe weather season is here. From March to early June is the time this area sees the majority of its severe thunderstorms.
  April 5, 2023, has been set aside as the day for you and your family to review or develop a plan of where to go in your home if one of our KXAN First Warning Weather meteorologists comes on the air to say a tornado is affecting your hometown or neighborhood.
  The National Weather Service in tandem with Weather-Radio Nation is asking you to be
  
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• Man convicted on aggravated kidnapping, sexual assault charges

  05-04-2023 22:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Court records showed a 49-year-old man was convicted Tuesday in Travis County on charges of aggravated kidnapping involving bodily injury of a child younger than 17, as well as 2 counts of sexual assault of a child.According to records, Ronald Martin pleaded guilty to the three charges March 23, and he was sentenced by a judge Tuesday to serve 15 years in state prison.Records showed the charges stemmed from a December 2021 incident.Previous coverage:
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• Families of Alzheimer's patients call for better care

  05-04-2023 21:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas lawmakers are considering legislation to require more training for assisted-living facility employees who care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) presented House Bill 1673 to the Texas House Committee on Human Services Monday. The bill would require every staff member who interacts with residents in an assisted living facility to receive four hours of training about Alzheimer's and related disorders like dementia. St
  
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• Jennifer Garner honored by Texas Senate for work with Save the Children

  05-04-2023 21:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Beloved Houston-born actress Jennifer Garner was honored at the Texas Capitol Wednesday for charity work she's done throughout the duration of her nearly 20-year career.
  A resolution, written by Senator Carol Alvarado, was presented on the senate floor honoring Garner for her work with Save the Children, a global organization founded in 1919 with the goal of improving children's lives worldwide, according to its website.
  The resolution states that Garner has worked with the
  
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• 2 drag restriction bills approved by Texas Senate

  05-04-2023 20:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas House of Representatives will soon take up a pair of bills officially passed by the Senate Wednesday that would enact new consequences for drag-related events held in the state.
  Lawmakers first approved an expanded version of Senate Bill 12, which would make it a crime to hold a drag show or any other performances considered overtly sexual if they're in front of or could possibly be seen by minors. The bill passed by a final vote of 20-11. It received initial appr
  
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• Overall home values in Williamson County decline — what it may mean for your property taxes

  05-04-2023 20:41 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 5, 2023.GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The Williamson Central Appraisal District released its appraisal valuation notices last week. The overall average was that homes were appraised roughly 12% less than they were in January 2022.Alvin Lankford, WCAD chief appraiser, said this is the first overall decline in valuations he's seen in the county in 23 years, following record valuations last year. Austin ho
  
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• City of Austin to consider its role in creating mental health diversion center

  05-04-2023 20:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- During next week's Austin City Council meeting, members will discuss how much of a stake the city will have in Travis County's plan to build a mental health and substance use diversion center.
  "I think it's important to make sure that we play a role in this, and making sure that we're able to put forward whatever resources that are needed to make this diversion center a reality," Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri said. He brought the resolution forward.
  The city helping foot the
  
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• Texas Supreme Court ruling puts Austin Fire pay in limbo, union looking to council

  05-04-2023 19:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a special-called meeting Thursday, Austin City Council members will talk about whether a Texas Supreme Court decision out of Houston impacts how Austin moves forward with discussions about how much firefighters should be paid.
  “The Texas Supreme Court issued a significant ruling on Friday which relates to the arbitration proceeding currently underway between the City and the Austin Firefighters Association. The arbitration is in recess so that City attorneys can advise
  
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• Austin Pets Alive! seeks fosters, 'bottle baby' volunteers during busy start to 'kitten season'

  05-04-2023 19:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- From March to October, cats frequently give birth to their litters of kittens, creating a strain on animal shelters often referred to as "kitten season."The "Anti-Hero" litter of kittens must be bottle fed every two to three hours. (Courtesy: Austin Pets Alive!)
  Sometimes, these kittens are orphaned and require human volunteers to weigh and bottle feed them every two to three hours, according to a press release from Austin Pets Alive! (APA!). The animal protection organization i
  
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• Texas-based Abortion Funds resume funding for out-of-state abortions, travel expenses

  05-04-2023 18:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- At least three Texas-based abortion funding groups announced their decisions to resume funding out-of-state abortions for Texans, including travel expenses, while the procedure remains illegal in the state.The decisions came after U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman ruled in February that Texas cannot enforce its ban on out-of-state abortions and that abortion funds are likely safe from prosecution, according to The Texas Tribune. This ruling comes after the Supreme Court struck d
  
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• Central Texas transit leaders eyeing 'automated vehicle' roadway

  05-04-2023 17:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A stretch of roadway along the abandoned Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MoKan) railway could soon be designated for autonomous vehicle use.Currently, the Texas Department of Transportation is analyzing the possible development of a "Connected and Automated Vehicle" facility along the MoKan corridor. On Monday, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization could take action to deem it a principal arterial road poised for development. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE NEWS: New AV company en route
  
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• Lottery trust claims $1 million winning ticket sold in Round Rock

  05-04-2023 17:46 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- A Dallas-based lottery trust has claimed a $1 million winning lottery ticket that was sold in Round Rock.
  The ticket was sold at Luck Zone on Jan. 3. The store also sold a winning $1 million lottery ticket in December 2022.$1 million winning lottery ticket sold at Round Rock store — againAustin Winners Club LLC, a lottery trust based in Dallas, claimed the second-tier Mega Millions Wednesday, just over three months after the ticket was sold. Texas lottery winner
  
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• $144.5 million tentative settlement reached in Sutherland Springs Church shooting case

  05-04-2023 16:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A tentative agreement to settle civil cases related to a mass shooting at a Texas church in 2017 was reached Wednesday, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
  Twenty-six people were killed and 22 injured in the November 2017 shooting at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, which is just west of San Antonio.
  "The tentative settlements will resolve claims by more than 75 plaintiffs," according to the DOJ.
  The plaintiffs' claims alleged that the Air Force was "n
  
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• Protein bars sold at Costco recalled from stores in 8 states, including Texas, over undeclared allergen

  05-04-2023 16:26 via kxan.com
  
  TOPEKA (KSNT) – A recall has been issued for protein bars sold at Costco locations in eight states and Washington, D.C.Wellness Natural USA Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, issued a voluntary recall for a single lot of its SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was issued as people with severe sensitivity to cashew are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if the recalled product is consume
  
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• Power outage temporarily closes ACC Round Rock campus Wednesday

  05-04-2023 15:45 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Austin Community College Round Rock campus is closed temporarily Wednesday due to a power outage.
  The school tweeted at 8:17 a.m. that the campus was closed due to a power outage.
  The campus is expected to reopen at 11 a.m., and the school said an update would be shared by 10:30 a.m.All other ACC campuses remain open.
  ACC did not say what the cause of the outage was, but a line of storms pushed through Central Texas early Wednesday morning, which could have contri
  
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• Austin Water breaks down benefits of prescribed burns

  05-04-2023 13:53 via kxan.com
  
  BUDA (KXAN) — As the weather warms up, one tool to help lower risk of wildfires is prescribed burns.In Central Texas, Austin Water plays a pivotal part in planning out these contained fires.In late February, the municipal utility orchestrated a prescribed burn at a 183-acre property off FM 967 in Buda. Fighting fire with fire: What goes into prescribed burn planning?Immediately afterward, most of the site was black and burned.Now — only a few weeks later — it’s hard to te
  
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• Austin Public Library launches podcast to dive into classic, niche horror literature

  05-04-2023 13:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After years of operating as a radio show, the Austin Public Library has revamped "APL Volumes" as a podcast that will dive into different topics and themes each season.APL Librarian Maddy Newquist hosts the podcast. Season 1's first episode premiered March 6, with new episodes set to be released every other week. Austin Public Library’s puppetry program delights audiences for 45 yearsSeason 1 delves into horror, discussing books and accompanying media that have define
  
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• Playdates in the Park offers families a chance to bond while enjoying spring

  05-04-2023 13:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Parks Foundation, or APF, on March 30 released the dates for free community events for families with young children.According to APF's website, the Playdates in the Park sessions will feature "signing, beatboxing, guided movement exercises, and end in a dance party for the whole family."
  The sessions begin at 10 a.m. and end around noon.
  Here are the dates and locations:
  April 12, Garrison District Park, 6001 Menchaca Rd.
  April 29, Alderbrook Pocket Park, corner
  
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• Cyclist killed in March 24 crash identified

  05-04-2023 13:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police on Tuesday identified the bicyclist who died after a crash on March 24 on South 1st Street.
  According to APD, officers responded around 11:45 p.m. to a crash between the bicycle and a sedan on South 1st between Orland Boulevard and Emerald Wood Drive in the Williamson Creek area.
  APD said the cyclist, John Phillip Judah, 76, was taken to St. David's South Austin Hospital where he later died.
  The driver was not hurt and stayed at the crash site and cooperated w
  
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• U.S. Marshals arrest 2nd woman in north Austin homicide investigation

  05-04-2023 13:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested a second woman Tuesday morning in connection with a homicide investigation in north Austin.
  According to the LSFTF, Kendra Johnson, 33, of Austin was wanted on a first-degree murder charge for the March 18 deadly shooting on Deen Avenue in Austin.
  At the scene, Austin police officers found a man, later identified as 20-year-old Barry Dockery, lying in the backyard with a gunshot wound. EMS attempted life-savi
  
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• Community meeting held on Barton Springs Bridge project

  05-04-2023 12:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Public Works held a community meeting Tuesday night to update the public about the future of the bridge over Barton Springs Road near Zilker Park.In 2020, Austinites approved funding to evaluate the bridge so the city staff could begin working on plans to improve the existing structure. The approval came a couple of years after the structure was ranked among the top five bridges in Austin in the most need of rehabilitation.According to Austin Public Works,
  
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• Widespread rain over the next 48 hours

  05-04-2023 12:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Grab the rain gear - widespread showers and storms are a good bet across most of Central Texas today (and it's about time!)
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  Periodic showers and storms can be expected through the day with coverage leaning slightly heavier east of I-35. Rain could be heavy at times, but no major flooding issues are anticipated at this time.THURSDAY: 2 out of 4 risk (yellow) of flash flooding from Highway 281 eastwardThere is a low risk of hail and damaging winds
  
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• The rain is gone but strong winds remain

  05-04-2023 12:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Most of the area did get some rain with a few thunderstorms this morning. However, not all locations had measured precipitation, among them Austin and San Marcos.Most rain totals averaged around .10" to .25" but there were a few areas that did pick up about .50" to .66".The "big winners" from this morning's rainLIVE RADARLIVE TRAFFIC CONDITIONSNorth winds are blowing through the area with some gusts in excess of 20 to 25 mph. Dew points have dropped the 20s and 30s along and wes
  
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• Storms with hail overnight ahead of soaking

  05-04-2023 12:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scattered showers and storms slowly increase in coverage overnight, but widespread rain doesn't arrive until Thursday morning. Overnight lows drop down to 50 on a cool night by recent standards. Overnight storms may be briefly strong or severe. Our main concern with storms during the night is for hail up to 1" in diameter.Tonight's forecastThursday morning's rain starts to spread northwest from our eastern counties to the I-35 corridor. As the rain overspreads the area the Hill
  
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• Soaking rain spreads in overnight through Thursday

  05-04-2023 12:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The rain that fell this morning was just an "appetizer" for the persistent soaking that arrives for the next two days.The "big winners" from this morning's rainIsolated showers and storms slowly increase in coverage this evening, but widespread rain doesn't arrive until Thursday morning. Overnight lows drop down to 50 on a cool night by recent standards.Tonight's forecastThursday morning's rain starts to spread northwest from our eastern counties to the I-35 corridor. As the rai
  
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• Increasingly wet Thursday, but drier by the weekend

  05-04-2023 12:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Isolated showers and storms slowly increase in coverage this evening, but widespread rain doesn't arrive until Thursday morning. Overnight lows drop down to 50 on a cool night by recent standards.Tonight's forecastThursday morning's rain starts to spread northwest from our eastern counties to the I-35 corridor. As the rain overspreads the area the Hill Country will be the last to see the widespread soaking rain, but just about everyone will have rain by late morning or early Thu
  
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• High fire danger follows early morning storms

  05-04-2023 12:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A line of storms pushing across our area this morning is bringing brief heavy rain, frequent lightning and a low risk of hail to parts of Central Texas.LIVE RADAR UPDATED April forecast increases chances for rainThese storms have the potential to impact your morning drive - be sure to factor in extra time to navigate wet roads.This cold front clears the area midday Wednesday, leaving gusty winds and lower humidity in its wake. A Red Flag Warning for very high fire danger is in p
  
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• Texas comptroller changes defunding determination against Harris County

  05-04-2023 05:16 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KIAH) -- On Monday, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar took back his determination that Harris County illegally reduced funding for Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's office. His original determination was announced in February.
  The reversal of the decision came shortly after Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee filed a lawsuit against him on the determination.Both Hegar, a Republican, and Democratic Harris County officials each tried to claim victory in the matter.
  "I’m glad
  
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• 'Record number' of new apartment units coming to Austin market in 2023

  05-04-2023 04:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Popular west campus bar Cain & Abel's is turning into a new housing high rise after a new demolition permit was filed with the City of Austin.
  "It's kind of sad. You would think places like this would stay here forever," said University of Texas student Jimmy Lahey.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Popular UT West Campus bar Cain & Abel’s moving to new location soonIt's just another example of more apartments coming to the area.
  While the demand for housing in Austin continues to
  
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• Woods and his limp back at Masters, but for how much longer?

  05-04-2023 03:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods is back at the Masters, along with his slight limp. It is not every step, every minute. But it is there. And as much hardware as he has in his mended right leg, the limp figures to be with him for as long as he plays the sport he once dominated.As for how long he keeps playing Augusta National? That's a little harder to foresee.Woods conceded that each trip to the Masters — at his age (47) and with surgeries on both legs and his back over the last
  
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• How many arrests has DPS made since it began its partnership with Austin Police?

  05-04-2023 02:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety upped patrols in Austin on March 30 as part of a partnership with the Austin Police Department to address APD's staffing shortage.Below is a breakdown of the incidents DPS was involved in as part of the Austin Violent Crimes Task Force from March 30 through April 3, according to the department's communications office.1,570 traffic stops765 citations15 crash investigations52 felony arrests31 misdemeanor arrests6 stolen vehicles recovered11 fi
  
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• Texas flies past Air Force 7-1 behind three homers, great pitching

  05-04-2023 02:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 21 Texas Longhorns hit three home runs and took care of business against the Air Force Falcons on Wednesday in a 7-1 win at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
  Third baseman Peyton Powell hit a 2-run homer to kick things off in the first inning, and then Rylan Galvan hit an RBI triple later in the frame to give the Longhorns an early 3-0 lead.
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• Popular UT West Campus bar Cain & Abel's moving to new location soon

  05-04-2023 02:06 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 4, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cain & Abel's, the popular West Campus bar and restaurant near the University of Texas, is entering its final month at the corner of 24th Street and Rio Grande Street. Student housing proposed on site of West Campus bar Cain & Abel’sAccording to a project plan filed with the City of Austin, the land where the Texas Longhorns bar stands is expected to be turned in
  
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• 2 APD officers cleared in use-of-force deadly March 2022 shooting, Travis County DA says

  05-04-2023 01:45 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas -- A Travis County special grand jury cleared two Austin Police Department officers in a March 2022 use-of-force incident that left one man dead, according to a news release from the Travis County District Attorney's Office.On March 6, 2022, APD officers, including Britton Taylor and Charles Wesley, were near Interstate 35 and East St. John's Avenue investigating a separate shooting incident, the release said. APD releases body cam video of deadly March 6 police shooting in
  
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• Dozens of activists head to the capitol to protest 'anti-DEI' legislation 

  05-04-2023 01:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Dozens of activists went to the Texas Capitol Tuesday to protest several bills they posit are anti-DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion – saying these bills set back progress African Americans have made in recent decades. “Make no mistake, these bills are anti-Black and anti-Latino. We’re talking about everything from the continuation of suppressing voting rights to eliminating programs in Texas colleges and universities that help recruit, reta
  
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• Williamson County takes steps to get 911 dispatch protocol up to Texas DPS standards

  05-04-2023 00:49 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Williamson County's Commissioner's Court heard a proposal Tuesday that would formalize the way law enforcement and emergency services are currently dispatched in the county.Chris Connealy, senior director of emergency services for Williamson County, presented plans to submit an application to the Texas Department of Public Safety to establish interlocal agreements for emergency and non-emergency law enforcement dispatch services for those agencies that respond to
  
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• Gun violence mention pauses Texas Senate debate on drag restrictions

  05-04-2023 00:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas lieutenant governor paused debate Tuesday afternoon on legislation that would restrict and even criminalize drag shows in the state after a Democratic senator's comment about addressing gun violence led to cheers and applause from visitors in the chamber.
  The full Senate began discussing Senate Bill 12, which Republican Sen. Bryan Hughes of Mineola introduced. It would levy a penalty of up to $10,000 against any business owner hosting a “sexually oriented pe
  
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• Running backs, players being 'intentional' keys to tail end of Longhorns spring football

  05-04-2023 00:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Coming off a scrimmage Saturday as the team winds down spring practices, Texas Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian said every player needs to be "intentional," for the remaining five practices.He said spring is unique because there isn't a game against another opponent to prepare for. Of course, there's the Orange and White game April 15, but even that's just a glorified scrimmage against each other that fans are allowed to attend.Texas football getting key pieces
  
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• Central Texas says goodbye to fallen West firefighter

  05-04-2023 00:05 via kxan.com
  
  WEST, Texas (FOX 44) - Dozens of first responders and the West community honored former volunteer firefighter Eddie Hykel on Monday morning.The Celebration of Life took place at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, located at 301 S. Harrison St.
  Eddie Hykel. (Courtesy: West VFD)
  Hykel, 60, passed away early Tuesday afternoon while on call. A Peterbilt truck on the inside line disregarded the cautionary measures in place and struck him.Hykel was in critical condition and was i
  
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• Nashville students walk out, call for gun reform one week after Covenant School shooting

  05-04-2023 00:02 via kxan.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville students protested during a walkout Monday, one week to the day after six people were killed in a shooting at the Covenant School in Green Hills last week.READ MORE | Student walk out calls for gun reform after school shooting
  Organizers called for students to walk out of their classes Monday at 10:13 a.m. and head to the Capitol for action on gun violence in Tennessee.March for Our Lives, a nonprofit group advocating for action on gun violence form
  
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• Strep A infections spike across Texas; how to protect yourself

  05-04-2023 00:00 via kxan.com
  
  WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Despite several versions of strep infections, there's one rare in particular that's rising nationwide and in the state of Texas."If you've ever heard of toxic shock syndrome, that's one most people are familiar with.Sometimes, that's just an overgrowth of streptococcal bacteria that people can tend to relate to because it's the warning, and it's so few and far between, it's so rare and a true rarity, but we have to be prepared for those things," City of Wichita
  
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