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• Longhorns score 42 runs in 2 games to clinch series win over San Jose State

  14-05-2023 23:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a rough first game against San Jose State, the Texas Longhorns baseball bounced back to score 42 runs and win the nonconference series that concluded Saturday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.The threat of heavy rain caused the schools to play a doubleheader Friday and finish the series Saturday, and while the opening game Friday didn't go Texas' way, they sure made up for it in the nightcap and the series finale. Texas lost 6-4 in Game 1, but then throttled the Spartans 24-3
  
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• 'Potentially significant' El Niño to begin by summer

  14-05-2023 23:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Notable warming of the waters in the eastern equatorial Pacific has further increased the likelihood that El Niño will begin by late spring or early summer.
  The odds of El Niño being in place for next winter are now up to 93%.El Niño is the warm phase of the climate pattern known as ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation). Remember, for the last three winters we've been in the cool phase of ENSO known as La Niña.
  As the waters in the eastern equato
  
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• Ascension Seton hosts Mother's Day NICU photoshoot

  14-05-2023 22:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Ascension Seton Medical Center is celebrating Mother's Day with a little extra flair this year, hosting photoshoots for mamas and their newborn babies. Austin mom welcomes 1st child days after wrapping breast cancer treatmentThe medical center put on the photoshoots for mothers with babies staying in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), per a hospital release. Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is rated a Level III NICU, carrying for "our tiniest Central Texans and their
  
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• South Carolina man sues after being shot 9 times during police welfare check

  14-05-2023 21:07 via kxan.com
  
  YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WJZY) — A South Carolina man who survived being shot nine times – including once in the backside of the head – during a welfare check, has filed a lawsuit against the county and sheriff's office over the incident, his legal team announced.
  Deputies with the York County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) responded to calls regarding a welfare check on May 7, 2021, along East Highway 324.
  The 2023 lawsuit is being filed by Trevor Mullinax and his mother, Tammy Beason. Acc
  
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• 24 dogs pulled from building fire in Texas

  14-05-2023 21:04 via kxan.com
  
  TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Dozens of dogs were rescued from a structure fire in Temple on Friday morning.Temple Fire and Rescue responded to the report of a structure fire in the area of S. 22nd Street and Heritage Street at approximately 11:38 a.m. The first crews on the scene found heavy smoke coming from a home located at 806 S. 22nd Street. The fire was called in by nearby workers who noticed smoke in the area.Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and brought the incident under control
  
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• New study reveals this Texas city has the Best Basketball fans

  14-05-2023 20:57 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KDAF) — Sports fans are the heart of any sports team! Texas, of course, has put itself on the map for having one of the best cities for basketball fans.
  A personal financial website, Wallet Hub, conducted a new study.San Antonio ranked at #9 in the country for best basketball fans.The San Antonio Spurs can thank their fans for the recognition. "Basketball may be popular across the country, but what makes one city better than others for the sport? Top-performing teams, revenues, and
  
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• Weddings in Texas: Study ranks cities with lowest cost, shortest time to save for the big day

  14-05-2023 20:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas has some of the best wedding locations based on total cost and the amount of time it takes to save, according to a recent data study.SmartAsset said it examined the wedding cost, income and savings data for 344 metro areas in the United States and found three Texas locations among the top 25 best.On average, the study said an American wedding costs between $10,000 and $28,000, with some couples spending up to $100,000 or more; however, the study found the cost of a we
  
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• Austin mom welcomes baby days after wrapping breast cancer treatment

  14-05-2023 19:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin mom has extra to celebrate this Mother's Day, just months after she successfully completed breast cancer treatment while pregnant with her second child.Emily Williams celebrated her 40th birthday last March and underwent her first routine mammogram, which came back clear. In May, she learned she was pregnant with her second child, after seven rounds of in vitro fertilization attempts. TRENDING NOW: San Antonio Zoo welcomes several baby endangered animalsBut come J
  
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• Austin mom welcomes 1st child days after wrapping breast cancer treatment

  14-05-2023 19:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin mom has extra to celebrate this Mother's Day, just months after she successfully completed breast cancer treatment while pregnant with her first child.Emily Williams celebrated her 40th birthday last March and underwent her first routine mammogram, which came back clear. In May, she learned she was pregnant with her first child, after seven rounds of in vitro fertilization attempts. TRENDING NOW: San Antonio Zoo welcomes several baby endangered animalsBut come Jun
  
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• Youth trying to make a difference in support of climate change

  14-05-2023 18:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The younger generation is trying to make a difference in today's world. You don't have to look far to see their commitment by trying to get legislators to understand why there is a need for gun control.Others are determined to help save the planet by doing battle on behalf of climate change.
  Recently, the voices of 16 young people were heard when they challenged their state's pro-fossil fuel policies. Part of what makes this story more interesting is that it occurred in a state
  
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• Georgetown student earns perfect ACT score

  14-05-2023 16:46 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — A Georgetown high schooler joins the ranks of just 0.25% of students who earned a perfect ACT score.Ian Craig, a junior at Gateway College Preparatory School in Georgetown, achieved the rare feat this school year, according to a school release. The ACT comprises tests in English, math, reading and science, with scores ranked on a scale of 1-36. Round Rock ISD student earns perfect ACT scoreThe ACT is used to help determine a student's collegiate preparations, wit
  
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• STUDY: Texas voted largest Gen-Z workforce

  14-05-2023 15:20 via kxan.com
  
  KDAF (DALLAS) — Gen Z is known for meeting many historical feats in America. From technology to politics and now, according to SmartAsset, a financial resources website, Gen-Zers in Texas are taking over the workforce nationally."Gen Z makes up more than a fifth of the workforce in the top five cities. These include Tucson, Arizona; Madison, Wisconsin; Lincoln, Nebraska; Norfolk, Virginia and Lubbock, Texas," the study mentions.
  Everything's bigger in Texas including our workforce in
  
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• Some sun for mom before more rain Monday

  14-05-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Happy Mother's Day! Morning and midday rain has faded giving way to increasing afternoon sun. For the rest of the day and this evening our rain chances stand at just 10% or less giving you some time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and drier weather. Preliminary 24-hour rainfall totalsWith a sun/cloud mix this afternoon high temperatures will head for the mid 80s.Overnight clouds thicken back up with a continued very low rain chance. Lows tonight drop into the upper 60s wit
  
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• Scattered storms to start the work week

  14-05-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Overnight clouds thicken back up with a continued very low rain chance. Lows tonight drop into the upper 60s with some areas of fog by morning. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSA few spotty showers or storms are possible Monday morning, but our best chances for rain return during the afternoon and evening with 60% coverage. The flash flooding risk has increased to a 2 out of 4 for all of the area.
  Flash flood risk MondayRainfall amounts will range from very little to 1-2" in isolate
  
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• Lower than average highs thanks to the wet forecast

  14-05-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Happy Mother's Day.Update: The National Weather Service placed part of Travis and Williamson Counties under a Flood Advisory until 2:30. Rainfall of .50" to 1.00"+ will be possible for the next few hours leading to minor flooding of low-lying or poor drainage areas.Flood Advisory for parts of Travis and Williamson CountiesShowers with a few embedded areas of heavy rain moved into Fayette County shortly before 4:30 Sunday morning. The rain advanced to the north and northwest duri
  
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• Flash flood risk returns for Monday

  14-05-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Overnight clouds thicken back up with a continued very low rain chance. Lows tonight drop into the upper 60s with some areas of fog by morning. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSA few spotty showers or storms are possible Monday morning, but our best chances for rain return during the afternoon and evening with 60% coverage. The flash flooding risk has increased to a 2 out of 4 for all of the area.
  Flash flood risk MondayRainfall amounts will range from very little to 1-3" in isolate
  
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• Another day with a wet forecast

  14-05-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Happy Mother's Day.Showers with a few embedded areas of heavy rain moved into Fayette County shortly before 4:30 Sunday morning. The rain progressed to the north to provide a wet start to the day throughout Fayette and Lee Counties spreading west into Bastrop County. By 7:00 a.m. one of the gauges at La Grange had measured .46" while another near Giddings picked up .32". Preliminary 24-hour rainfall totalsThe Flood Warning for the Middle Yegua Creek near Dime Box was cancelled b
  
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• Afternoon sun for mom before more rain Monday

  14-05-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Happy Mother's Day! Morning and midday rain has faded giving way to increasing afternoon sun. For the rest of the day and this evening our rain chances stand at just 10% or less giving you some time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and drier weather. Preliminary 24-hour rainfall totalsWith a sun/cloud mix this afternoon high temperatures will head for the mid 80s.Overnight clouds thicken back up with a continued very low rain chance. Lows tonight drop into the upper 60s wit
  
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• Delays worsen in Texas Crime Victim Compensation Program

  14-05-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — When a group of men killed 22-year-old Bakari Henderson during a 2017 vacation in Greece, it didn’t just leave his mother Jill Henderson with crushing grief. Bakari’s death also led to an emotionally-draining legal saga abroad and his family dealing with unexpected, but critical, expenses.To help move forward with her life, and assist with the financial burden of having to fly back and forth to attend an overseas trial, Jill did what thousands of other Texans wh
  
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• 4 injured after head-on collision on 183 Toll

  14-05-2023 13:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four people were taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries early Sunday after a head-on collision, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.Medics arrived in the 1600 block of the US-183 Toll road at approximately 4 a.m.ATCEMS said four adults were taken to the hospital in two ambulances. All patients were trauma alerts, according to officials.As of 4:48 a.m., EMS was no longer on the scene.
  
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• Hutto ISD, neighbors fight wastewater treatment plant near elementary school

  14-05-2023 04:59 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Residents in the Siena neighborhood in the Round Rock and Hutto area are fighting a wastewater treatment plant to be built nearby. They say the plant would negatively impact air and water quality and poses a risk to a nearby elementary school.705 Limmer Loop, LLC. has submitted a water quality permit application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for its site near Limmer Loop and E. Etna Way in Williamson County.According to the application,
  
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• While young fawns are cute, officials say to leave them alone

  14-05-2023 04:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- While young fawn are cute, it's better to leave them be, the Cedar Park Police Department said in a social media post."Young fawns may be alone for hours while their parents search for food," the post said. "Our Animal Control Officers have received several calls of people picking up or removing fawns from their habitat. If you care, leave them there!"Deer fawning season begins in early to mid-May, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. | Haley Cihock KXAN NewsDeer fawning seaso
  
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• These Kyles need your help: Kyles fundraising ahead of world record attempt

  14-05-2023 03:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – People named Kyle are fundraising to break a world record for the largest same-name gathering in Kyle, Texas, on Sunday, May 21.The City of Kyle needs to beckon more than 2,325 Kyles to achieve its goal. To cover travel expenses, several Kyles have launched GoFundMe fundraisers all across the country. “Kyle’s wife will not let him use his own money to attend the Gathering of the Kyles in Kyle, TX on [May 21]. We are seeking to raise $500 to cover Kyle&rsquo
  
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• State of Texas: Efforts aim to expand state border enforcement power

  14-05-2023 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - In the days leading up to the end of Title 42 immigration restrictions, state leaders made moves to prepare for an anticipated surge of migrants.On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott deployed a newly-formed unit he calls the Texas Tactical Border Force.He announced the deployment at a news conference at an airport runway in Austin.Behind him, military aircraft loaded with equipment prepared to take hundreds of National Guard troops to their mission."They will be deployed to hotspots
  
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• PHOTOS: San Antonio Zoo welcomes several baby endangered animals

  14-05-2023 00:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The San Antonio Zoo welcomed nearly a dozen endangered baby animals just in time for Mother’s Day. A Zoo representative said that while they celebrate all new births in the wildlife park, these ones were all the more meaningful given their conservation status in the wild. In recent months the wildlife park welcomed the following species, some critically endangered:
  Dama gazelleArmstrong's Dusky Rattlesnake Fairy Bluebird Francois' leaf monkey 
  
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• What makes thunder sound different?

  14-05-2023 00:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Many Central Texans were likely awakened by the loud thunder from storms rolling through overnight. But have you ever wondered why thunder can sound different? A clap versus a rumble? Startlingly loud versus calmingly low? Let's dive in...The basics: what is thunder?Electrical charges that build up in a storm release in the form of lightning. Extreme heat is generated by this electrical discharge with air surrounding the lightning channel superheating to ~54,000 degrees Fahrenhe
  
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• After two separate police chases this week, what is APD's police chase policy?

  14-05-2023 00:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After two separate police chases occurred this week, KXAN looked into the Austin Police Department policy on chases and what all factors into an officer deciding to pursue it.According to APD rules, officers can initiate a pursuit if they believe a subject is attempting to evade arrest by fleeing in a vehicle, which also is determined if it is a danger to the public.Police can also decide to stop the chase if driving or weather conditions are unsafe or if it causes a threat to b
  
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