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• California officials blast Florida's DeSantis over transfer of migrants from Texas to Sacramento

  05-06-2023 23:46 via kxan.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California leaders lashed out at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and hinted at a criminal investigation Monday over the arrival of two flights of migrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas and then were sent to Sacramento, allegedly at the direction of Florida officials.
  The flight that arrived Monday with about 20 migrants followed the arrival Friday of 16 others from Colombia and Venezuela who had been taken by van from Texas to New Mexico and then put on
  
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• Michael Huff, All-American defensive back on 2005 national title team, on CFB Hall of Fame ballot

  05-06-2023 23:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of the all-time great Longhorns defensive backs is on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot.Michael Huff, the 2005 Jim Thorpe Award winner given to the nation's top defensive back and two-sport athlete at Texas, is one of 78 players and nine coaches on the ballot from the FBS level, the National Football Foundation announced Monday.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/
  
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• US passport applications taking at least 3 months: what to do if you're desperate

  05-06-2023 23:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Diana Croll-Guard's family is leaving for London for a wedding on Sunday, and their toddler doesn't have his passport.
  She began the process to get him one in April. Weeks later, she doesn't have an update on the application status.
  She's not alone. You're going to need to plan for extra time to get your passport. According to the U.S. Department of State, it's now taking 10-17 weeks because of demand. If you pay an extra $60, you can get your passport in seven to nine week
  
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• Why is Austin's pride parade celebrated in August?

  05-06-2023 22:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For decades, communities across the country have commemorated the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement with pride parades, traditionally held in June. The symbolism of the timeframe dates back to the Stonewall riots in New York City's Greenwich Village, which began in late June of 1969.To mark the one-year anniversary of the uprising, the first Pride marches were held on June 28, 1970 in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, growing in prominence in the years s
  
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• 2nd flight carrying migrants lands in Sacramento; California officials say Florida arranged travel

  05-06-2023 21:44 via kxan.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Another plane carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento on Monday, marking the second flight in recent days that California officials allege was coordinated by Florida.The flight carrying roughly 20 migrants that arrived Monday follows the arrival Friday of 16 migrants from Colombia and Venezuela, who were taken from Texas to New Mexico before they were put on a chartered plane to California's capital. It's not clear what countries the latest group of arrivals are f
  
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• Austin American-Statesman journalists go on strike demanding better wages

  05-06-2023 21:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin American-Statesman journalists went on strike Monday in an effort to improve salaries and benefits.The strike is one of many put on by journalists working for Gannett, which owns the Austin American-Statesman.Journalists are upset with wages and tell KXAN the company has not invested in their local newsroom, they are asking for a $60,000 floor salary.“It is a very expensive place to live and, of course, a lot of people in Austin are feeling that and that includ
  
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• Our first 100-degree day of the season could be next week

  05-06-2023 21:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The First Warning Weather team is tracking some major changes to our weather pattern. After a fairly mild end to Spring and start to Meteorological Summer, (especially when compared to last year) odds are increasing that we will see our first triple-digit temperature of the season at some point next week.
  2022 had the third-highest number of triple-digit days in a year with 68. 2011 had the most ever with 90! The average in a given year is 29. FORECAST: Scattered storms to kick
  
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• Rain and thunderstorms moving through the area

  05-06-2023 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Showers and thunderstorms are moving through the area this afternoon, producing dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning and pockets of heavy rainfall that may produce minor flooding.
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  Today's rain comes after overnight storms dropped 1-2 inches of rain in parts of Austin, adding a bit of water to some creeks and more moisture to the soil.Preliminary rainfall totals as of 8:45AMSevere thunderstorms are not of great concern this week (hail, wind or tornado
  
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• Isolated showers and thunderstorms continue overnight into Tuesday

  05-06-2023 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Showers and thunderstorms affected many areas Monday afternoon and evening, dropping up to 4.76" of rain in Fayette County south of Round Top. Rain mainly dissipates overnight, but additional isolated showers and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out.
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  Scattered rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast again Tuesday afternoon and evening, but rain chances drop thereafter. Only an isolated storm is in the forecast late-week through the coming weekend as
  
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• Second flight carrying migrants lands in Sacramento; California officials say Florida set up travel

  05-06-2023 21:19 via kxan.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Another group of approximately 20 migrants have arrived in Sacramento on a private flight.The plane arrived on Monday morning, said Tara Gallegos, a spokeswoman for California Attorney General Rob Bonta. It follows the arrival of 16 migrants from Venezuela and Colombia on Friday.Bonta's office has made contact with the new arrivals and believes their trip to Sacramento was arranged by the same company. Bonta says the travel appears to have been arranged by the sta
  
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• Dave Chappelle to perform this summer in Austin

  05-06-2023 21:07 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 5, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Comedian Dave Chappelle is coming to Austin this summer.The Moody Center announced Chappelle is making a stop in Austin on July 14, and tickets go on sale Monday at 5 p.m.Chappelle's Austin date is one of several Texas shows this summer. Chappelle is also going to perform in June and July in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Currently, his only other scheduled show, aside from t
  
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• Austin police officer faces 2nd indictment after 2020 protests; additional officer indicted

  05-06-2023 19:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Police Department officer who was indicted last year in connection with May 2020 racial justice protests has been indicted on a second charge, according to court documents and a release from the officer's defense attorneys. In addition, the identity of another officer who was indicted last week was obtained by KXAN through court documents.
  Jeffrey Teng was one of 19 officers indicted last year over claims of excessive force during protests in downtown Austin in 20
  
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• APD officer faces 2nd indictment after 2020 protests; additional officer indicted

  05-06-2023 19:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Police Department officer who was indicted last year in connection with May 2020 racial justice protests has been indicted on a second charge, according to court documents and a release from the officer's defense attorneys. In addition, the identity of another officer who was indicted last week was obtained by KXAN through court documents.
  Jeffrey Teng was one of 19 officers indicted last year over claims of excessive force during protests in downtown Austin in 20
  
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• APD officer faces 2nd indictment after 2020 protests; 2 more officers indicted

  05-06-2023 19:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Police Department officer who was indicted last year in connection with May 2020 racial justice protests has been indicted on a second charge, according to court documents and a release from the officer's defense attorneys. In addition, KXAN has learned the names of two other officers indicted last week through court documents and sources.Jeffrey Teng was one of 19 officers indicted last year over claims of excessive force during protests in downtown Austin in 202
  
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• CycleNation back in Austin on June 15 to fundraise for stroke research

  05-06-2023 18:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — CycleNation returns to Austin on Thursday, June 15, to raise money for life-saving stroke and heart disease research.
  It's all organized by the American Stroke Association, which urges folks "to be healthy while funding vital research to eradicate stroke and heart disease."You can register or donate — if you don't feel up for riding — online now. If you're registering to join the ride, you can do so as an individual or team.
  There is a fundraising minimum of $25
  
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• PHOTOS: Lightning, rainbows dazzle skies above Central Texas

  05-06-2023 18:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe storms swept across Central Texas over the weekend, bringing with them hail, strong winds, lots of lightning and even some rainbows in their wake.KXAN viewers from across the region sent in some great photos during and after the storms.Check out some of the best in our photo gallery below:Storm clouds move into Pflugerville on June 3, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo)Hail accumulation between Llano and Castell on June 3, 2023. (Courtesy Kristopher Overholt)Hail accumulation
  
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• California attorney general blames Florida for charter flight that took migrants to Sacramento

  05-06-2023 17:28 via kxan.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Florida appears to have arranged for a group of South American migrants to be transported from Texas to California and dropped off in Sacramento, California's attorney general said, noting that he's looking into whether any crimes may have been committed.
  If true, the 16 Colombian and Venezuelan migrants who turned up at the Roman Catholic Church diocese’s headquarters in Sacramento on Friday would be the latest to have been moved from a Republican-led state
  
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• Body recovered from San Marcos River in Martindale over weekend

  05-06-2023 17:22 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 5, 2023.MARTINDALE, Texas (KXAN) - The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office confirmed to KXAN that a man was recovered from the San Marcos River over the weekend.
  It said the sheriff's office received a report a man drowned around 3 p.m. on Saturday. According to the sheriff's office, searchers from the New Braunfels Fire Department Dive Team, Martindale Fire and Rescue and Mid-County Fire and Rescue responded
  
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• Following pandemic healthcare shift, Texas A&M to establish new Telehealth Institute

  05-06-2023 17:19 via kxan.com
  
  COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KXAN) -- Following a shift toward telehealth care during the pandemic, Texas A&M University announced the creation of a new Telehealth Institute with the goal of tackling "disparities in access to high-quality health care."The university's board of regents has committed $15 million over five years to fund the new institute.
  Texas A&M School of Medicine and the School of Education and Human Development Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Carly McCord has been named ex
  
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• San Marcos police searching for missing 55 year old last seen Sunday

  05-06-2023 17:09 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) -- The San Marcos Police Department is searching for a missing man who has health conditions police believe could pose a threat to his well-being.
  Thomas Yada, 55, was last seen at a rehabilitation facility on West Hutchinson Street around 7 p.m. Sunday. He has several health conditions, and authorities believe they could pose a threat to his well-being.
  Yada was last seen wearing a blue shirt, jeans and a wallet with a chain. Police said he "sways side to side when he w
  
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• Missing man found by San Marcos police

  05-06-2023 17:09 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) -- The San Marcos Police Department said a 55-year-old man, last seen Sunday night, has been found safe, according to a release.The man had health conditions that could have posed a threat to his well-being, SMPD previously said.In its latest release, SMPD said it "would like to thank the community for their assistance in safely locating" the man.
  
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• Bored people killed off the Dodo Bird; now a Texas company is hoping to bring it back

  05-06-2023 14:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - You have never seen the dodo bird in your lifetime. Driven to extinction by humans on the island of Mauritius in 1692, the species has become a thing of legend. But it could soon be brought back to life."What's so great about the dodo is it has become an iconic flag or face of extinction really," said Forrest Galante, a scientist who serves as a conservation advisor to Colossal Biosciences.The company, which has offices in Austin, plans to "de-extinct" the species alongside some
  
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• Two Texas zoos named among the best in the country

  05-06-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is home to two of the best zoos in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report.The website is famous for its rankings, particularly those of colleges and universities.The list of top zoos was curated using "extensive research" into education, conservation and global outreach efforts.Houston Zoo and Fort Worth Zoo both made the list, alongside world-famous zoos like San Diego Zoo and the National Zoo in Washington, DC.The U.S. News & World Report did
  
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• Toxic algae treatment underway on Lady Bird Lake

  05-06-2023 13:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Monday afternoon the City of Austin will start applying a treatment to Lady Bird Lake in an effort to slow down the growth of toxic algae.This is the third year in a row that Austin's Watershed Protection Department will apply the treatment to combat blue-green algae on the lake.It’s part of a pilot program the city started after several dogs died in 2019 after coming in contact with the slimy substance at Red Bud Isle. City of Austin to treat harmful algae growth on
  
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• South Padre Island offers 'medicinal' time at the beach

  05-06-2023 13:33 via kxan.com
  
  (KVEO) -- South Padre Island, one of Texas' islands, is a top Spring Break destination, as well as a popular vacation spot for "winter Texans" escaping the snow and cold of the north.Even locals across the Rio Grande Valley prioritize time at the beach, with one couple from Mission describing the experience as "medicinal."South Padre Island is home to many places that celebrate the natural wildlife of deep South Texas. One popular animal found along the Island is Sea Turtle Inc."There's an entir
  
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• City of Austin executives return to in-person work

  05-06-2023 13:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- City of Austin employees in management positions will return to in-person work Monday, following a memo from City Manager Jesús Garza asking employees to return to work later in the year.
  An Austin city spokesperson said most of the employees in management positions have already returned to work in-person for a majority of the week, and do not expect Monday to be a major transition for workers.
  But other non-executive staff who have been working from home are criticizing
  
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• Williamson County holding bond committee meeting Monday

  05-06-2023 12:34 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) – The Williamson County Citizens Bond Committee will hold its fifth public meeting Monday to determine which projects may be covered in a November bond election.According to the Williamson County website, the meeting will be begin at 5 p.m. at J.B. and Hallie Jester Williamson County Annex at 1801 Old Settlers Blvd. in Round Rock.
  During the meetings, the Citizens Bond Committee hears from cities, municipal utility districts, schools and others regarding the potent
  
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• Scattered storms to kick off the work week

  05-06-2023 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A wet start to the day for those in Travis County as rainfall amounts top half an inch across Austin.
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  Preliminary rainfall totals as of 5:30AMShowers and storms become a bit more widespread late this afternoon and evening. Although we don't anticipate severe storms, heavy rain could cause localized flooding in spots.Some storms will return tomorrow but the pattern turns drier midweek. Temperatures will be the main story late week into the weekend as
  
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• Meet the Justice of the Peace judges in Williamson County

  05-06-2023 12:24 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY (KXAN) – All four Williamson County Justice of the Peace judges will host a community forum Monday evening.
  The forum will happen from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Annex on 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown.
  The four judges are Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace KT Musselman, Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Angela Williams, Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Evelyn McLean and Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Rhonda Redden.
  People living in Williamson County can learn what the judges do everyday
  
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• California attorney general says Florida responsible for flying migrants to Sacramento

  05-06-2023 07:10 via kxan.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP/KXAN) — California's attorney general said the state of Florida appears to have arranged for a group of South American migrants to be dropped off outside a Sacramento church.
  “While this is still under investigation, we can confirm these individuals were in possession of documentation purporting to be from the government of the State of Florida,” Bonta said in a statement late Saturday.
  The documents said the migrants were transported through a program ru
  
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• Cedar Park Police charge man with murder in Circle K shooting

  05-06-2023 04:55 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Cedar Park Police arrested a suspect Sunday in connection to a fatal shooting at a Circle K gas station Friday night, according to a press release from the agency.Bradley Stanford, 23, is charged with one count of murder, a first-degree felony.Prior to the shooting, a "verbal exchange" occurred in the gas station's parking lot between Stanford and 24-year-old Akira Ross, according to Cedar Park Police.Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting around 9
  
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• Huge 3rd inning lifts Texas Longhorns to regional title, spot in super regionals

  05-06-2023 04:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With weather delays keeping other regional championship games on hold, the Texas Longhorns were one the first teams to qualify Sunday for the super regionals.The Longhorns went a perfect 3-0 in the Coral Gables regional, topping No. 9 Miami 10-6 in the title game at Mark Light Field behind a 9-run third inning capped by a Jalin Flores grand slam.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 kx
  
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• Artist creates 365 paintings in a year while grieving brother's fentanyl-related overdose

  05-06-2023 03:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Painting through pain and grief. That's what Preston Zeller said he did every day for a year after losing his brother to a fentanyl-related overdose in 2019.
  "He was a combat veteran in the military, in the army," Zeller said. "We really were pieces of each other, especially growing up." CDC: Overdose death rate involving fentanyl tripled in recent yearsZeller said for 365 days he created a new piece of abstract art while processing his brother's death.
  "All the grief and t
  
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• Westlake clinches 1st state berth since 2009 with come-from-behind win over SA Johnson

  05-06-2023 00:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In dramatic fashion June 2, the Westlake Chaparrals baseball team earned a spot in the state tournament.The Chaps forced extra innings against San Antonio Johnson and scored a pair in the eighth to complete a come-from-behind 3-1 win at Northeast ISD Stadium to sweep the series and win the Region IV championship.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/newslettersWestlake will ta
  
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