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• Judge sentences man to 25 years for 2020 murder

  16-04-2023 22:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced to 25 years in state prison for an August 2020 murder.According to Travis County court records, 30-year-old Antonio Joiner was found guilty and convicted by a jury April 6. Documents showed he entered a not-guilty plea April 4 before his trial. He was sentenced April 7.Court records show Joiner’s attorney filed a motion for a new trial April 10. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man accused in August 2020 Manor Road killing arrestedAccording to past KXAN coverage
  
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• Frida Friday ATX celebrates 6th anniversary, Selena's birthday

  16-04-2023 21:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Las Ofrendas and The Brewtorium are celebrating Friday Friday ATX's sixth anniversary, while also commemorating beloved Tejano artist Selena's birthday.
  The event, running Sunday through 6 p.m. at The Brewtorium, will include drag performances, food and drinks, live painting, a live Selena cover band and a Frida Friday market featuring local artists, per a release.
  Those featured artists include five local drag performers, 50 Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) artists
  
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• Travis County investigating overnight homicide

  16-04-2023 20:48 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Travis County Sheriff's Office said it was investigating a homicide reported in the northeastern part of the county early Sunday morning.Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call just after midnight Sunday morning. The call originated in the 19400 block of Wearyall Hill Lane, located in Pflugerville.Once arrived, deputies found the body of a woman in her 40s who had suffered from a gunshot wound, per a TCSO release. Deputies also found a man in his 40s
  
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• KXAN wins 7 Texas Broadcast News Awards, including Overall Excellence

  16-04-2023 19:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, the Texas Association of Broadcasters presented KXAN with seven Texas Broadcast News Awards, with several KXAN team members recognized for their projects and achievements.In March, KXAN was announced as a winner in three categories, as well as named as a finalist in a few others.“The Texas Broadcast News Awards recognize outstanding local journalism produced by TAB Member Radio and TV stations serving local communities throughout the state,” TAB sai
  
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• KXAN wins 6 Texas Broadcast News Awards, including Overall Excellence

  16-04-2023 19:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, the Texas Association of Broadcasters presented KXAN with six Texas Broadcast News Awards, with several KXAN team members recognized for their projects and achievements.In March, KXAN was announced as a winner in three categories, as well as named as a finalist in a few others.“The Texas Broadcast News Awards recognize outstanding local journalism produced by TAB Member Radio and TV stations serving local communities throughout the state,” TAB said.
  
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• Austin Police to roll out new bullet shields, citing increased need

  16-04-2023 18:23 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 16, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is set to outfit patrol and specialized units with new bullet shields, attributing the addition to expiring shields and an increased need.APD's executive and command staff requested funds back in September "to better equip peace officers with protective equipment," a department spokesperson told KXAN. Those requested shields will replace those set to s
  
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• These are the most popular Make-A-Wishes in Texas

  16-04-2023 17:26 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 16, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- For nearly four decades, Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas has helped grant thousands of wishes for children diagnosed with life-threatening conditions. On April 29, the nonprofit will celebrate its anniversary, dubbed "World Wish Day."With thousands of wishes completed, what are the most popular requests? That, nonprofit officials said, trickles back to faith, trust and a lit
  
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• These areas of Texas are seeing the biggest inflation spike: report

  16-04-2023 16:52 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KIAH) – Inflation is everywhere – from the gas pump to the grocery store, you’ve most likely felt the sting in your wallet by now.However, a new study suggests depending on where you live, inflation may be hitting your area harder than others.A recent ranking from WalletHub, a personal finance website, sought to rank “cities where inflation is rising the most.” Using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, WalletHub compared 22 major Metropolitan Sta
  
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• Was the hamburger invented in East Texas?

  16-04-2023 16:23 via kxan.com
  
  ATHENS, Texas (KETK) - The State of Texas officially recognized East Texas as the home of the hamburger in a 2007 resolution, despite evidence calling that into question.Typical American dietary staples like pizza or hotdogs have clear European ancestry, but the hamburger is claimed as a local invention all across the United States. The Atlas of Popular Culture in the Northeastern United States lists three northern locales as the home of the humble hamburger: Seymour, WI, Hamburg, NY and New Hav
  
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• Texas to receive $21M in federal funding for urban forestry initiatives

  16-04-2023 16:22 via kxan.com
  
  COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Texas A&M Forest Service $21.75 million for projects to expand and conserve forests in the state’s urban areas.According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the funding comes as part of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act - and will help Texas expand its urban forest canopy, improve air and water quality, reduce energy consumption and enhance the health and well-being of com
  
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• Young people keeping Selena's legacy alive — here's how

  16-04-2023 16:16 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Real legends never die — and in Texas (and beyond), the legacy of Tejano music superstar Selena Quintanilla goes on. Sunday, April 16 would have been the singer's 52nd birthday.Selena’s groundbreaking career was cut short early after she was murdered in a Corpus Christi motel on March 31, 1995, by her friend and the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar. At the time of her death, Selena was already widely considered “The Queen of Tejano Music&rdqu
  
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• Zillow: Austin’s housing market has been ‘cooling’ since pandemic

  16-04-2023 16:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Zillow recently released its 2023 March market report, and it said home price growth in the U.S. accelerated during the month while competition heated up over record-low new listings. The real estate company said added price growth was now back in line with pre-pandemic trends.“The typical U.S. home value climbed 0.9% from February to March, the strongest growth since last June. The Zillow Home Value Index is 3.0% higher than one year ago and 3.2% lower than its peak
  
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• Texas School for the Deaf announces new superintendent

  16-04-2023 15:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas School for the Deaf will have new leadership, following the announcement of its next superintendent.Peter L. Bailey was selected to serve as the 28th superintendent of TSD, according to a Friday news release. Bailey's upcoming tenure comes in the wake of Superintendent Claire Bugen's retirement following 25 years leading TSD and 48 years teaching at the school.Bailey has "served in a number of leadership positions in the field of Deaf Education" for more than 30 years,
  
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• PHOTOS: Hummingbirds take flight in Texas

  16-04-2023 14:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As springtime continues in Central Texas, a KXAN viewer captured one of only a handful of hummingbird species to grace us with its presence in the Lone Star State.While there are more than 300 species of the hummingbird globally, only 18 are traditionally spotted in the United States, per the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Of those 18 species, nine are commonplace here in Texas, with the most common including the Ruby-throated hummingbird and Black-chinned hummingbird.Wh
  
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• Sunshine and mild air for your Sunday

  16-04-2023 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today will be just about perfect with sunshine, mild temperatures and low humidity. Breezy northeast winds will gust during the day as high as 15 to 25 mph.Gusty northeast winds this morning through 3 p.m.Saturday's high at Camp Mabry was 94°. That tied the record first set in 1924. Today's highs will be cooler because of the northeast breeze left behind by the cold front that came in Saturday afternoon/evening.Afternoon highs a little cooler than the normal of 80° El Ni
  
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• One more gorgeous day then humidity and storms return

  16-04-2023 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today was a top 10 weather day by most people's standards. Sunshine? Check! Warm, but not hot? Check! Low humidity? Check! Weekend? Check!
  Highs reached the mid to upper 70s, almost 20 degrees cooler than Saturday. Clear skies tonight will set us up for a chilly night with lows dropping into the low 50s. Some areas of the Hill Country will start Monday morning in the 40s!Monday morning low temperatures El Niño watch issued: Here’s what that meansMonday should be alm
  
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• A bright start to the week but change is coming

  16-04-2023 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Monday dawned mostly sunny with only a few fair-weather cirrus clouds. Lows included 43° at Llano and Fredericksburg to 51° at Dripping Springs. Camp Mabry's low was 49°, ten degrees below normal. The low at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was 44°. This cool start was due to low humidity and no wind.Of interest late this morning was seeing a little rain move into the western Hill Country. A weather disturbance coming through west Texas was responsible for
  
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• 30,000 attend first day of sold-out Two Step Inn country music festival

  16-04-2023 05:50 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The first-ever Two Step Inn music festival brought in a sold-out crowd of 30,000 on its inaugural day Saturday. Attendees braved summer-like heat to listen to country crooners of past and present like Tanya Tucker and Tyler Childers.The festival's gates opened Saturday morning after months of preparation by event organizers.Festival attendees with lawn chairs, blankets, and wristbands in hand lined up to check in to one of the largest music festivals ever hosted
  
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• Dripping Springs falls to Katy Seven Lakes 2-1 in 6A boys soccer final

  16-04-2023 05:42 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The improbable run to the Class 6A boys soccer championship game came to a disappointing end for the Dripping Springs Tigers on Saturday at Birkelbach Field.Katy Seven Lakes took a two-goal lead in the second half and withstood a late rally by the Tigers to grab the program's first state title in boys soccer 2-1.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/newslettersDripp
  
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• 'It's proving elusive': Austin FC can't finish chances in 0-0 tie with Vancouver Whitecaps

  16-04-2023 05:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC pushed the pace in the second half but couldn't find the go-ahead goal in a 0-0 draw with Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday at Q2 Stadium.Austin outshot Vancouver 18-13 for the match after being outshot 9-8 in the first, but Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka was up to the task, saving all seven of Austin's shots on goal. He pushed a rocket from Dani Pereira over the bar in the 87th minute, then had to stop a Sebastian Driussi shot in the 90th minute.
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• AFD: Roads reopen after 'fully involved' car fire on I-35 frontage road

  16-04-2023 01:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Roads are reopened after a car fire on Interstate 35 in south Austin caused some earlier road closures.
  The car fire was on southbound I-35 frontage road near Stassney Lane.There were no injuries in the fire, AFD said. The department also said the car was not a Tesla.
  Earlier, AFD said the "fully involved vehicle fire" closed the Stassney Lane exit and frontage road.
  
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• AFD: Road reopens after 'fully involved' car fire on I-35 frontage road

  16-04-2023 01:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Roads are reopened after a car fire on Interstate 35 in south Austin caused some earlier road closures.
  The car fire was on southbound I-35 frontage road near Stassney Lane.There were no injuries in the fire, AFD said. The department also said the car was not a Tesla.
  Earlier, AFD said the "fully involved vehicle fire" closed the Stassney Lane exit and frontage road.
  
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• AFD: 'Fully involved' car fire on I-35 frontage road causes closures

  16-04-2023 01:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A car fire on Interstate 35 in south Austin is causing some road closures.
  AFD said the "fully involved vehicle fire" closed the Stassney Lane exit and frontage road. As of 6:30 p.m., traffic delays are expected.
  The car fire was on southbound I-35 frontage road near Stassney Lane.
  There were no injuries in the fire, AFD said.
  This is a developing story. Stay with KXAN for updates.
  
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• State of Texas: Education Savings Accounts draw support, concern at the Capitol

  16-04-2023 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Just four days after the Texas House voted to prohibit state funding for education savings accounts, the House Committee on Public Education considered a bill to establish just that.House Bill 4340, by Rep. James Frank, R-Wichita Falls, is the lower chamber's proposal to use state dollars to subsidize educational costs for families looking for alternatives to public education.
  "The entire discussion around school choice... comes down to perspective in my opinion. Should parent
  
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