• 1,000-acre 'Travis Club' development moves forward in Travis County

    1,000-acre 'Travis Club' development moves forward in Travis County
    Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 18, 2023TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Developers plan to transform what was a 1,000-acre ranch next to Lake Travis into a residential community with golf courses and a marina.Travis County Commissioners Court approved Tuesday the final plat of the "Travis Club," a planned development in the works for more than a decade. Tuesday's approval authorized the creation of 53 single-family lots, and four multifamily lots cont
  • Record-breaking streak of 105° days in Austin ends after 11 days

    Record-breaking streak of 105° days in Austin ends after 11 days
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — Yet another heat record has been broken in Austin, Texas.Camp Mabry, Austin's official weather reporting site, hit 105° or higher every day between July 10 and July 20, a total of 11 days in a row. That breaks a 100-year-old record, set in August 1923.The streak was finally broken on July 21, when temperatures topped out at 104°. Weather Extremes: What are the hottest and coldest temps in Austin history?Temperatures above 105° are becoming more common. Austin ha
  • Austin ties record for most days at or above 105° in a row

    Austin ties record for most days at or above 105° in a row
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — Yet another heat record has been tied in Austin, Texas.As of July 18, Camp Mabry, Austin's official weather reporting site, has hit 105° or higher every day for nine days.
    That ties a 100-year-old record, set in August 1923. Weather Extremes: What are the hottest and coldest temps in Austin history?The KXAN First Warning Weather team is currently forecasting at least seven more days of 105° heat or higher, meaning the record will be extended even further. How often
  • Austin breaks record for most days at or above 105° in a row

    Austin breaks record for most days at or above 105° in a row
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — Yet another heat record has been broken in Austin, Texas.As of July 19, Camp Mabry, Austin's official weather reporting site, has hit 105° or higher every day for 10 days in a row.
    That breaks a 100-year-old record, set in August 1923. Weather Extremes: What are the hottest and coldest temps in Austin history?The KXAN First Warning Weather team is currently forecasting at least seven more days of 105° heat or higher, meaning the record will be extended even further.
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  • Record heat continues with little relief in sight

    Record heat continues with little relief in sight
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We are forecasting the hottest Jul. 18 ever observed in Austin as temperatures today surge past the current record high of 107°, set most recently in 1923.The record that will be tied will be for consecutive high temperatures of 105° and higher. The record is 9 set in August, 1923. We're at 8 now with a forecast of 13 by Saturday.Due to the intense heat, Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories remain in place through 9 p.m. tonight.Heat alerts in effect through 9 p.m
  • Travis and Williamson Counties now under mandatory burn bans

    Travis and Williamson Counties now under mandatory burn bans
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — This latest heat wave in Central Texas, along with a definite dearth of rain, has created a worsening fire danger for the entire area, especially the area along and west of Interstate 35. The drought is anywhere from severe to, as is the case in far southwest Gillespie County, exceptional.Soil moisture continues to be depleted each day. What's more is that the lack of atmospheric moisture during the day with the relative humidity, a measure of that moisture, dropping into t
  • Historic Taylor museum to expand health care for the underserved

    Historic Taylor museum to expand health care for the underserved
    TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — The reconstruction of a museum in Taylor aims to increase health care access to its underserved populations. This is just the latest project that unites the ideas of history preservation and getting health care to those that need it. Grant given to Dickey Museum to rebuild home of civil rights advocate a year after devastating fireThe Dickey Museum burned to the ground one year ago. The blaze destroyed the historic home of Dr. James Lee Dickey, a physician and civil
  • Officials responding to wildfire near Buda subdivision

    Officials responding to wildfire near Buda subdivision
    HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Multiple first responders were called to assist with a wildfire in the Ruby Ranch subdivision in west Buda near Montgomery Court on Tuesday, the Hays County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) said on social media.At this time, officials said the fire is limited to a roughly 30-acre area.Shortly before 3 p.m., HCOEM said the Texas Wildland Task Force responded, as well as Travis County Starflight for water drops. All Hays County ESDs are also assisting Buda F
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  • Buda wildfire 90% contained after burning 50+ acres

    Buda wildfire 90% contained after burning 50+ acres
    Editor's note: The above video is from KXAN's coverage of the fire on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Read below for the most up-to-date information.
    HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Multiple first responders were called to assist with a wildfire in the Ruby Ranch subdivision in west Buda near Montgomery Court on Tuesday, the Hays County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) said on social media.Officials said the fire started after a homeowner was cutting something with a saw and sparks caught the gr
  • Austin crossing guard applications increase following $20 city minimum wage increase

    Austin crossing guard applications increase following $20 city minimum wage increase
    Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 18, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin aims to hire dozens of crossing guards this summer to help safely guide students to and from school — and a council vote last summer to increase the city's minimum wage might make this latest hiring process a bit easier.The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department's Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Program is looking to hire roughly 35 crossing guards
  • A 'Classic' and a 'Rivalry': UT football games against Alabama, Oklahoma get new looks

    A 'Classic' and a 'Rivalry': UT football games against Alabama, Oklahoma get new looks
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — When the Texas Longhorns head to Tuscaloosa to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on Sept. 9, the game will have a made-for-television name.The matchup will be the inaugural Allstate Crossbar Classic, which is intended to promote a "bowl-style atmosphere" for a marquee early-season game. The Longhorns and Crimson Tide meet in Week 2 of the college football season at 6 p.m. CT at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on s
  • Texas House Speaker responds to Paxton impeachment criticism in one-on-one interview

    Texas House Speaker responds to Paxton impeachment criticism in one-on-one interview
    Editor's Note: This interview happened before Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a sweeping gag order on all parties involved in the impeachment trial.AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In the weeks following the Texas House's historic vote to impeach now-suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, some of the 121 Republicans who voted yes have faced political backlash — many are already facing primary opponents in their districts and vocal opposition from more conservative leaders around the state.When t
  • Man sentenced to 35 years in prison for 2022 aggravated assault of police officer

    Man sentenced to 35 years in prison for 2022 aggravated assault of police officer
    HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- On July 12, a Hays County jury found a 63-year-old man guilty for assaulting a police officer in back in 2022 in Kyle and sentenced him to 35 years in prison, according to a news release from the Hays County Criminal District Attorney.Elias Villarreal was found guilty on charges of aggravated assault against a public servant and resisting arrest with a deadly weapon, the release said.Evidence showed that on Feb. 20, 2022, the Kyle Police Department responded to the i
  • Austin has 1 shelter bed for every 5 people experiencing homelessness, city says

    Austin has 1 shelter bed for every 5 people experiencing homelessness, city says
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — Outside of the ARCH downtown, a shelter run by Urban Alchemy, people coming and going say finding a bed at one of our city's homeless shelters is increasingly difficult.
    "Cost of living is pushing the poor people like myself out onto the streets," Matthew, who is staying at the shelter, said. "It's still not easy to get into some of the facilities because like I said it's crowded."That's something the City of Austin's Homeless Strategy Division told Austin City Council Tues
  • Texas hospital to get new AI-based gun detection system. Here's how it works

    Texas hospital to get new AI-based gun detection system. Here's how it works
    LUBBOCK, Texas -- University Medical Center in Lubbock is teaming up with military veteran-run company ZeroEyes for a new AI-based gun detection system, according to a press release.According to its website, ZeroEyes is "a human-verified proactive gun detection and situational awareness software that integrates into existing digital security cameras with a mission to stop mass shootings and gun-related violence." Neglected dog taken to Lubbock animal hospital, public asked to help with medical b
  • Texas senator's DWI charge dismissed, attorneys say

    Texas senator's DWI charge dismissed, attorneys say
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Travis County attorney's office confirmed Tuesday it's dismissing a driving while intoxicated charge filed against a Texas state senator earlier this year.
    A spokesperson shared a statement that the office reviewed the evidence against Texas Sen. Charles Schwertner and "determined there was not sufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt."
    In February, police arrested the Georgetown Republican lawmaker after a traffic stop in central Austin.
    "Mr. Schwer
  • Group concerned power being stripped from Austin's Equity Office

    Group concerned power being stripped from Austin's Equity Office
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the thick of hundreds of pages worth of a proposed budget for the City of Austin, equity advocates believe there's a deeper problem that will affect progress made over the last decade. Mayor Kirk Watson discusses new $5.5 billion city budget, what it means for AustinMonica Guzman with Go Austin/Vamos Austin said the city's proposed plan to restructure the Equity Office will strip it of its power.
    Last Friday, a secretive change to our city structure is the latest action
  • Burnt human remains found on Kyle property, authorities investigating

    Burnt human remains found on Kyle property, authorities investigating
    Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 18, 2023KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Authorities are investigating a suspicious death after burnt human remains were found on a property in Kyle earlier this month, according to a social media post from the Hays County Sheriff's Office.
    On July 10, HCSO deputies responded to a property in the 400 block of Running Bull Lane in Kyle after the property owner found burnt human remains on their property.
    Hays County Detectives and
  • Texas is the worst state to live and work, according to CNBC analysis

    Texas is the worst state to live and work, according to CNBC analysis
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas tops a list of worst places to live and work, according to a CNBC analysis.  As part of its annual America’s Top States for Business study – in which Texas ranked sixth this year – CNBC staff also conducted an analysis to determine which states are the most and least welcoming to workers and their families.  Texas falls out of top 5 in CNBC’s top states for business listIn determining which states were the “worst” and &ldq
  • Travis County launches telework pilot for some county employees

    Travis County launches telework pilot for some county employees
    Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 18, 2023TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Travis County Commissioners Court received an update Tuesday on a new remote work test pilot that began for certain county employees.In May 2020, county commissioners approved the eventual creation of a plan that would "result in 75% of eligible positions to telework on a permanent basis," per county documents. In 2021, the county hired Deloitte Consulting, LLP to run an initial t
  • Rescue underway at north Austin trail, Austin-Travis County EMS says

    Rescue underway at north Austin trail, Austin-Travis County EMS says
    Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 18, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin medics responded to a north Austin trail Tuesday morning after aperson "suffered traumatic injuries," Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.ATCEMS and Austin Fire responded around 10:50 a.m. to Shady Springs Road, which is near Walnut Creek and the North Star Greenbelt.First responders are working to remove the person from the trail, ATCEMS said.This developing story will be
  • Person rescued from north Austin trail, Austin-Travis County EMS says

    Person rescued from north Austin trail, Austin-Travis County EMS says
    Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 18, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person was rescued from a north Austin trail Tuesday morning after a person "suffered traumatic injuries," Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.ATCEMS said the person was extricated from the trail by Austin Fire and transported to St. David's North Austin Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
    ATCEMS and Austin Fire responded around 10:50 a.m. to Shady Springs Road.
  • How to get to Blues on the Green in Austin

    How to get to Blues on the Green in Austin
    Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 18, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Limits Radio's annual Blues on the Green returns Tuesday and Wednesday at Zilker Park. With thousands expected to flock to downtown Austin to enjoy live music, here's a breakdown of ways to safely get to and from Zilker Park.Rideshare servicesACL Radio has partnered with rideshare service Wridz for the two-day 2023 event. Wridz' official pickup spot is at Wanderlust Wine Co., locate
  • Memphis, known for blues music, will have a booth at Blues on the Green

    Memphis, known for blues music, will have a booth at Blues on the Green
    The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 18, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One of Austin's most popular summer events is making its comeback this week.
    Austin City Limits Radio's Blues on the Green is back at Zilker Park Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 5-10 p.m. both nights.Lineup announced for ACL Radio’s Blues on the GreenMemphis Tourism will have a booth, which will have an activation with a vinyl DJ set from Stax Museum of American Soul Music's mobile setup.
    Austinites
  • 'The photos are wowing all of us'; NASA reflects on one year of James Webb Telescope discoveries

    'The photos are wowing all of us'; NASA reflects on one year of James Webb Telescope discoveries
    SPACE (KXAN) - "Whatever's out there, Webb is going to see it," reflected Mike Menzel, a NASA engineer who has been working on the James Webb Space Telescope for 26 years. The telescope is celebrating one year of service this month."As an engineer who was on this for 26 years, my favorite was the first deep field image," Menzel said. He serves as the Missions Systems Engineer for Webb. Before that, he worked on the Hubble telescope. "In 12 hours, we broke the Hubble record. We saw a galaxy whose
  • Is Threads still considered a rival to Twitter? Expert weighs in

    Is Threads still considered a rival to Twitter? Expert weighs in
    (KXAN) -- Social media apps Twitter and Threads continue to compete for users.Since it’s July launch, more than 100 million people have signed up for Threads.“We saw 5 million users in the first four hours,” said branding expert Tyler Mount. “It has over 100 million signups, which is already 28% of Twitter's user base of 350 million.”Mount, a St. Edward's University graduate, expects the pace of Threads’ signups to slow down but adds “this could be Elon
  • Fayette County traffic stop nets $850,000 worth of cocaine in ice chest, sheriff's office says

    Fayette County traffic stop nets $850,000 worth of cocaine in ice chest, sheriff's office says
    LA GRANGE, Texas (KXAN) – The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said a recent traffic stop led to the discovery of $850,000 worth of cocaine hidden in the walls of an ice chest.
    According to the sheriff's office, Sgt. Randy Thumann and his K9 partner Kolt stopped a Toyota truck on Interstate 10 about 2 miles east of Flatonia on July 7 for a traffic violation.
    The department said Sgt. Thumann became suspicious the truck was smuggling drugs after talking to the driver.After getting consent to
  • Weather extremes: Austin's hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded

    Weather extremes: Austin's hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded
    Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — At KXAN, we're keeping track of Austin's weather extremes.Have you ever wondered what the hottest temperature ever recorded in Austin is? What about the longest stretch of below-freezing temperatures? The answers are all below!Click here to see Austin's rain and snow records.
    We have created several interactive charts to help break down Austin’s weather records. Scroll down to exp
  • Austin's weather extremes: Record heat and cold

    Austin's weather extremes: Record heat and cold
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — At KXAN, we're keeping track of Austin's weather extremes.Have you ever wondered what the hottest temperature ever recorded in Austin is? What about the longest stretch of below-freezing temperatures? The answers are all below!
    We have created several interactive charts to help break down Austin’s weather records. Scroll down to explore all the data, or jump to a specific question using these links:What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Austin?
    What is the h
  • Lockhart teenage beekeeper earns $11,000 grant

    Lockhart teenage beekeeper earns $11,000 grant
    LOCKHART (KXAN) — Dressed in head to toe in hot pink, one teenager has created her own beekeeping business.Zoe Seaver was recently surprised with an $11,000 grant, after successfully pitching her entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of local leaders in Lockhart.The incoming senior at Lockhart High said this money will provide a big boost to her company Think Pink Bee Pink."I'm really going to use that money to invest into my own boxes, my own bee pollen and sugar water,” Seaver said.The
  • Williamson County offering emergency financial help for veterans

    Williamson County offering emergency financial help for veterans
    GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) – The Williamson County Veteran Services Department said starting Monday it will offer emergency financial services for Veterans who live in the county.According to a department announcement, county commissioners earlier this month accepted a $210,000 grant from the Texas Veterans Commission for Fiscal Year 2024.
    The department said the grant will help veterans with emergency assistance with rent/mortgage, burial services, utilities and food.
    Veterans living in Wil
  • Century old records coming down with ongoing heat

    Century old records coming down with ongoing heat
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We'll continue to rewrite records this week as July's relentless heatwave rolls on.Austin's forecast high of 108° today is likely to take down the 100-year-old daily record high of 107°. Sunshine, dry skies and southerly winds (10-15 mph) can be expected areawide.Tuesday afternoon forecast highsDue to the intense heat, Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories remain in place through 9 p.m. tonight.Heat alerts in effect through 9 p.m. tonight (TUE)One of the strongest
  • A record will be set and another one tied today

    A record will be set and another one tied today
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The record to be set today is the hottest July 18th ever. The forecast is for a maximum temperature of 108°. The record is 107° first set in 1918 and tied in 1923.Another record-setting dayThe record that will be tied will be for consecutive high temperatures of 105° and higher. The record is 9 set in August, 1923. We're at 8 now with a forecast of 13 by Saturday.The day dawned sunny with a few cirrus clouds. Most lows were in the upper 70s. Camp Mabry's low was 78&d
  • LIVE: 2 dead after crash on SH 71

    LIVE: 2 dead after crash on SH 71
    GARFIELD, Texas (KXAN) – The Department of Public Safety said Tuesday two people died after a crash between a tanker truck and a Chevy Tahoe on State Highway 71 late Monday night.
    According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash happened around 11 p.m. in the westbound lanes of 71 near Albert Brown Drive in Garfield in Eastern Travis County.DPS told KXAN the Chevy Tahoe was crossing westbound lanes of 71 to go to Albert Brown Drive. According to DPS, the Tahoe failed to yield right of way
  • 2 dead after crash on SH 71

    2 dead after crash on SH 71
    GARFIELD, Texas (KXAN) – The Department of Public Safety said Tuesday two people died after a crash between a tanker truck and a Chevy Tahoe on State Highway 71 late Monday night.
    According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash happened around 11 p.m. in the westbound lanes of 71 near Albert Brown Drive in Garfield in Eastern Travis County.DPS told KXAN the Chevy Tahoe was crossing westbound lanes of 71 to go to Albert Brown Drive. According to DPS, the Tahoe failed to yield right of way
  • 2 dead after crash between semi and vehicle on SH 71

    2 dead after crash between semi and vehicle on SH 71
    GARFIELD, Texas (KXAN) – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a crash between a semi-truck and a vehicle that killed two people on State Highway 71 late Monday night.
    DPS said westbound lanes of 71 were shut down and did not give a time when the lanes would reopen.
    According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash happened around 11 p.m. in the westbound lanes of 71 near Albert Brown Drive in Garfield in Eastern Travis County.ATCEMS said paramedics, Travis County Fire Rescue and
  • Georgetown ISD names Dr. Devin Padavil lone finalist for superintendent

    Georgetown ISD names Dr. Devin Padavil lone finalist for superintendent
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees named a lone finalist for its vacant superintendent position at its regular meeting Monday.Dr. Devin Padavil, who has been the superintendent at Taylor ISD since 2021, is expected to start at Georgetown ISD after the mandatory 21-day waiting period, and the board will vote on hiring Padavil at its next meeting Aug. 7."We are excited to welcome Dr. Padavil to Georgetown," Georgetown ISD Board President Elizabeth McFarland said. "His exten
  • Lake Travis golfer eyeing career in the skies

    Lake Travis golfer eyeing career in the skies
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since she was 3 years old, Gabby Roth was a competitive swimmer year-round. When the Austin native was 10, her dad began to get her into golf."I started taking a lesson every single week and it kind of just snowballed from there," said Roth. "And then I started playing in competitive tournaments when I was 12."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 Lake Travis Hi
  • ATCEMS sets all-time record in June for heat-related incidents

    ATCEMS sets all-time record in June for heat-related incidents
    AUSTIN (KXAN) --- Austin-Travis County EMS is responding to more heat-related illnesses this summer compared to last year.
    Already, they are at 149 heat-related calls just for July.
    "That compares to 223 last July, but we're not done with July yet. So we're probably going to surpass that. I would not be surprised if we surpassed it by a pretty large margin," said ATCEMS Captain Christa Stedman.
    Cpt. Stedman said this June they set an all-time record for the number of heat-related incidents ATCEM
  • 'This weekend was tragic:' Deadly Austin weekend highlights low APD staff numbers

    'This weekend was tragic:' Deadly Austin weekend highlights low APD staff numbers
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin's deadliest weekend so far in 2023 has some searching for more public safety solutions.Police are currently investigating one homicide from Saturday, and three from Sunday.
    As Austin Police Department Cpl. Jose Mendez provided an update at one of Sunday's homicide scenes, he — in an uncustomary move — addressed how APD staffing shortages have and will impact these current investigations.APD: 1 dead after ‘verbal altercation’ near abandoned building
  • Gov. Abbott's border buoys on Rio Grande face pushback

    Gov. Abbott's border buoys on Rio Grande face pushback
    EAGLE PASS, Texas (Nexstar) — The state's latest attempt at deterring migrants from crossing the Rio Grande into the U.S. is being met by legal concerns from Congressional members to a local business owner who is already suing Texas over its deployment of buoys to the Texas-Mexico border.Last week, Texas began installing the buoys and razor wire near Eagle Pass. In early June, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the initiative by using a natural disaster declaration, touting it as another strategy
  • ACC, nonprofit start program to help parents go to college

    ACC, nonprofit start program to help parents go to college
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — A pilot program at Austin Community College is aiming to help parents in marginalized communities go to college and grow their careers.The no-cost program, AVANCE to College, will start in August at the ACC South Austin Campus.
    For three hours a week, parents will take classes learning about their children's development and breaking down barriers to continued education. Courses are taught in English and Spanish.
    The pilot program is a partnership between ACC and nonprofit A
  • Austin 6th Street redevelopment plan may face crucial vote

    Austin 6th Street redevelopment plan may face crucial vote
    AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — Austin City Council on Thursday could vote on whether to allow buildings of up to 140 feet high on a portion of Sixth Street between Sabine and Neches streets.The agenda for the Council meeting notes there will be a public hearing and possible vote on amending the land development code to facilitate that change.The rezoning is needed by Stream Realty Partners LLC to transform a portion of the historic strip that is now a nightlife district packe
  • Deadly weekend in Austin after multiple homicides: What we know

    Deadly weekend in Austin after multiple homicides: What we know
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is busy investigating four deadly shootings that left five people dead over the July 15-16 weekend.
    Austin police tell KXAN there have now been 39 homicides so far this year. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023?"It is a very busy night [Sunday] here in Austin," said Cpl. Jose Mendez with APD.
    APD has 16 detectives on the homicide unit, but there are shortages and that means some detectives also have to do patrol duty, which

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