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• Big 12 basketball: Texas men play Houston twice, women take on Iowa State once in 2023-24

  20-07-2023 23:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the Texas Longhorns embark on their final season as members of the Big 12 Conference, conference officials announced the breakdown of conference games for both men's and women's basketball on Thursday.No times or dates have been announced, but both Texas programs know who they'll play twice plus the team they'll play only once during the conference season.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports new
  
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• Austin enacts new speed zones near 3 school campuses

  20-07-2023 23:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 20, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council voted Thursday to reduce speed limits and enact new school zones in areas surrounding three school campuses in east and south Austin. Police, housing, homelessness: Austin City Council back from summer breakThe first change would establish a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour during designated times along a portion of Pecan Brook Drive in east Austin. The new zone would run
  
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• Nearly 64,000 Texas borrowers will have their federal loans forgiven

  20-07-2023 22:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (The Texas Tribune) Nearly 64,000 Texas borrowers will have their federal student loans forgiven after a U.S. Department of Education review concluded they qualified for the benefit.The total debt amount forgiven will be $3.1 billion, an average of $48,500 per borrower.The move is unrelated to President Joe Biden's now-defunct student debt forgiveness plan, which was blocked by the U.S. Supreme Court last month. It only applies to borrowers with federal loans taken more than two decades a
  
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• Boil water notice in effect for some West Travis Co. PUA customers

  20-07-2023 22:34 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Due to high water system demands from Hays WCID 1 and Hays WCID 2, the water provider West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) is unable to maintain system pressure for some WTCPUA customers, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required water systems to notify customers to boil their water, officials told KXAN.According to the WTCPUA website, the boil water notice was issued for customers on the Highway 290 System (High Pointe, Ledge
  
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• Person found dead after EMS responds to wilderness call in southeast Austin

  20-07-2023 21:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after they were found at Mabel Davis District Park Thursday, Austin-Travis County EMS medics told KXAN.The Austin Fire Department said it arrived to the scene first and found the body.Around 9:30 a.m., medics said they responded to a report for a wilderness call and pronounced the person deceased.Additionally, the Austin Police Department said it was not investigating the incident as a homicide.It was not immediately clear what led to the person's death, which
  
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• Camila, Matthew McConaughey start initiative aimed at making school safety grants more accessible

  20-07-2023 21:32 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) -- Camila and Matthew McConaughey are behind a new initiative operating with the goal of helping improve school safety.
  The Texas couple started the Greenlights Grant Initiative to "help more school districts across the country gain access to federal funds to make their students safer, healthier, and happier," an announcement on the initiative's website said.
  The project was launched almost a year after the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was enacted in the wake of mass shootings and sch
  
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• Citing mass of records, Nate Paul trial postponed 1 year

  20-07-2023 20:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Citing mountains of documents to process, a federal judge and attorneys in the case of indicted real estate developer Nate Paul have agreed to push a trial date one year, to July 29, 2024, to provide sufficient time to prepare and analyze records, according to a hearing Thursday at Austin’s federal district courthouse.Paul, a 36-year-old linked to accusations against impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, was charged in June with 8 counts of making false stateme
  
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• 26-year-old man dies in TDCJ prison

  20-07-2023 19:41 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 20, 2023AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- A 26-year-old man died Tuesday inside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Estelle Unit in Huntsville, custodial death records confirm.Anthony Deshon Jennings was found "in medical distress" on July 18, a Texas Attorney General's Office report shows. He was taken to the unit infirmary and pronounced dead at 2:07 p.m.A medical cause of death is pending autopsy results. The state does no
  
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• Amazon rolling out pay-with-palm technology at all Whole Foods stores

  20-07-2023 18:39 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Amazon announced Thursday it is rolling out its pay-by-palm services in Whole Foods Market stores across the country, making it possible for customers to use their palm for purchases without a wallet or phone. Give your groceries a hand: Whole Foods Market in Austin offers pay by palm optionThe palm recognition service, called Amazon One, will be available for payment and Prime membership benefits in all Whole Foods Market locations by the end of this year. Instead of traditional p
  
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• New street in southeast Austin paves way for affordable housing

  20-07-2023 16:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A $2.7 million project in southeast Austin is complete.The Meadow Lake Boulevard extension connects what previously were two dead-end streets — Misty Slope Lane and Quicksilver Boulevard — into a quarter-mile stretch.The new road is located near Pleasant Valley Road and William Cannon Drive.It was constructed to create a safer shorter route for cars, pedestrians and bicyclists.Eric Bailey is the assistant director for the City of Austin's Capital Delivery Servic
  
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• Police, housing, homelessness: Austin City Council back from summer break

  20-07-2023 15:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After returning from summer break, Austin City Council has nearly 200 items on its agenda Thursday. Here's some of what we're watching:
  Police reserve for special eventsCouncil members could vote to create a “police reserve” unit to help the Austin Police Department with large events as it faces a staffing crisis. That unit would be staffed by retired police officers.READ MORE: Austin City Council to vote on creating ‘police reserve’ of retired officers f
  
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• Free, live music festival opens Thursday

  20-07-2023 15:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – An Austin non-profit said it will launch its Hot Summer Nights festival on Thursday.
  The Red River Cultural District said more than 100 local musicians will take part in the free, three-day music and arts festival at more than a dozen venues across downtown.According to the district, Hot Summer Nights was originally created in 2017 to provide additional revenue to district members, as well as paid opportunities for musicians and artists in the traditionally slower summer mo
  
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• APD: Officer shot, killed man in south Austin after he reportedly chased woman through apartment complex

  20-07-2023 14:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed by an officer in south Austin Thursday morning.
  APD Chief Joseph Chacon said during a briefing the department responded to a 911 call at an apartment complex in the 3600 block of Menchaca Road shortly before 5 a.m. That area is near the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard.
  The caller reported that a woman was knocking on their door asking for help. Chacon said three officers arrived on the scene with
  
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• APD: Officer shoots, kills man in south Austin after he reportedly chased woman through apartment complex

  20-07-2023 14:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed by an officer in south Austin Thursday morning.
  APD Chief Joseph Chacon said during a briefing the department responded to a 911 call at an apartment complex in the 3600 block of Menchaca Road shortly before 5 a.m. That area is near the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard.
  The caller reported that a woman was knocking on their door asking for help. Chacon said three officers arrived on the scene with
  
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• APD: Officer involved in shooting in south Austin

  20-07-2023 14:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An officer was involved in a shooting in south Austin Thursday morning, according to the Austin Police Department.
  APD tweeted Thursday morning it was responding to a "critical incident" in the 3600 block of Menchaca Road, which is near the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard.
  In another tweet, police said the incident was being investigated as an officer-involved shooting.
  It's not clear what agency the officer is with, and there is no information available yet on the person
  
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• Environmental concerns over resolution to change lot sizes

  20-07-2023 14:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council is set to discuss a resolution Thursday that, if approved, would initiate amendment changes to the city's land development code, which would ultimately lead to higher-density living in Austin neighborhoods. Some environmentalists are against the resolution because they think the resolution will have a negative impact on flooding.
  Council member Leslie Pool, District 7, introduced the resolution known as Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment, or H.O.M.E.
  
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• City Council set to make major changes to housing development

  20-07-2023 14:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin City Council is discussing a resolution Thursday that, if approved, would initiate amendment changes to the city's land development code, which would ultimately lead to higher-density living in Austin neighborhoods.
  Several organizations think this plan is essential in addressing Austin’s affordability crisis while some environmentalists are against the resolution, fearing it may have a negative impact on flooding.Council member Leslie Pool, District 7, introdu
  
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• City Council approves major changes to housing development

  20-07-2023 14:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin City Council approved Thursday a resolution that will initiate amendment changes to the city's land development code, and ultimately lead to higher-density living in Austin neighborhoods.
  Several organizations think this plan is essential in addressing Austin’s affordability crisis and reducing sprawl, while some environmentalists are against the resolution, fearing it may have a negative impact on flooding.Council member Leslie Pool, District 7, introduced the
  
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• Texas judge to weigh in on exceptions to state abortion laws

  20-07-2023 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The issue of exceptions to Texas' near-total abortion ban are in state court for a second day, after a long day of testimony Wednesday from some of the women who are suing the state, saying the laws put their lives, and their babies, at risk.During the often emotional testimony, the women shared stories of how they were unable to get a medical abortion during their pregnancies, despite having severe risks to their lives. At one point, the judge called recess after one of
  
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• Texas judge could take "weeks" to weigh in on exceptions to state abortion laws

  20-07-2023 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On the second day in court over a lawsuit regarding exceptions to Texas' near-total abortion ban, one doctor refuted other physicians' claims that the law is confusing, saying doctors who do not provide abortions when a patient has severe pregnancy complications are misunderstanding the law.The two-day hearing concluded Thursday, with mostly expert witnesses testifying on the second day in court.
  The Center for Reproductive Rights filed the lawsuit in March on behalf of
  
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• Registered sex offender receives new charges, HCSO finds evidence of additional victim

  20-07-2023 14:17 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Deputies in Hays County said there are new charges filed against a man registered as a sex offender after they found evidence of an additional victim.The Hays County Sheriff’s Office said Diego Alejandro Cortez, 24, was arrested earlier this month in connection with harboring a runaway child and child trafficking. Now deputies shared Cortez also had pictures and videos that depicted child pornography."They were able to discover several pictures, several videos,
  
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• Registered sex offender receives new charges after HCSO finds evidence of additional victim

  20-07-2023 14:17 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials in Hays County filed additional charges against a man registered as a sex offender after finding evidence of an additional victim.Hays County Sheriff’s Office said it learned 24-year-old Diego Alejandro Cortez, who was arrested earlier this month in connection with harboring a runaway child and child trafficking, also possessed pictures and videos that depicted child pornography. RELATED: Registered sex offender accused of finding 10-year-old victim o
  
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• LIVE: Registered sex offender receives new charges after HCSO finds evidence of additional victim

  20-07-2023 14:17 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials in Hays County filed additional charges against a man registered as a sex offender after finding evidence of an additional victim.Hays County Sheriff’s Office said it learned 24-year-old Diego Alejandro Cortez, who was arrested earlier this month in connection with harboring a runaway child and child trafficking, also possessed pictures and videos that depicted child pornography. RELATED: Registered sex offender accused of finding 10-year-old victim o
  
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• 'Hasn't sunk in:' Federal inmates released during pandemic can stay home

  20-07-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Thousands of people convicted of non-violent, low-level federal crimes — then released during the COVID-19 pandemic — will not have to go back to prison following a recent decision by the Department of Justice that puts an end to lingering uncertainty.
  Kendrick Fulton at his job in Arlington delivering sodas (Courtesy Kendrick Fulton)
  "It really hasn't sunk in yet," Kendrick Fulton said. Fulton was sentenced to 33 years for selling cocaine.This is Fulton's 20th year
  
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• Historic Rainey Street home gets new life in Dripping Springs

  20-07-2023 13:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dripping Springs has a new shop for its bookworms, and the bookshop itself has a storied history.Sunday Bookshop opened in June in a historic home that used to sit on Austin's historic Rainey Street. Lost your car keys? How an Austin library membership key tag can helpSunday Bookshop owner Dixie Frechette said the house was built in 1907 on Rainey Street. A previous owner moved the home to Dripping Springs in 2016 to where it stands today. They renovated it for retail space
  
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• APD releases new information about vehicle involved in 2013 cold case

  20-07-2023 12:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Ten years after his death, the Austin Police Department on Wednesday released new information about the investigation into the death of Roberto Robby Reyna.
  According to APD, officers found Reyna, who was 36 at the time, with gunshot wounds in the living room of his grandmother's home on July 19, 2013. Reyna was taken to a hospital, where he later died. PAST COVERAGE: APD needs help with solving 2013 cold caseAPD said a family member who was with Roberto Reyna at the time h
  
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• One killed in Wednesday crash on FM 1327, DPS says

  20-07-2023 12:36 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – The Department of Public Safety said one person died Wednesday after a crash on FM 1327 in Southern Travis County.
  DPS said troopers responded to the crash around 10:20 a.m. on FM 1327 near Turnersville Road. That is about 1.5 miles east of Interstate 35 near Buda.
  According to DPS, the crash involved a vehicle and a pedestrian, who died at the scene.
  The driver remained the scene, according to DPS.
  The agency said the investigation is ongoing.
  
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• 4th hottest year to date, but isolated weekend storms on the horizon

  20-07-2023 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As the heat rolls on, Austin is experiencing it's 4th hottest year-to-date with no meaningful relief from the heat expected.We tied the record high at Austin's Camp Mabry, reaching 106º like we did on this date last year.We also set another record warm low temperatures this morning with Austin's Camp Mabry only dropping to 80º, beating the previous record warm low of 78º from 2019 and 2011.In case you missed it: Austin set an all-time record for number of consecut
  
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• Eclipse chasers avoid Texas, plan to travel south for April 8th total solar eclipse

  20-07-2023 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Professional eclipse chasers are gearing up for the April 8th, 2024 total solar eclipse. While the eclipse will pass directly over Texas, the experts won't be here. Instead, two of the world's best are heading to Mexico and booking ships that will take them to the Pacific Ocean."It's not that Texas has bad weather, it's just a little less likely to have good weather than Mexico," said Fred Espenak. A scientist emeritus with NASA Goddard, Espenak has been chasing eclipses since 19
  
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• Declan Rice comes in as 2nd-half sub in Arsenal's 5-0 victory over MLS All-Stars

  20-07-2023 05:06 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly acquired midfield star Declan Rice came on as a second-half substitute and helped Arsenal finish off a 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday night.Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz all scored — and those weren't the only highlights for the many red-clad Arsenal supporters in the crowd at Audi Field.VERDE LIGHTS: Miss the latest show? Watch the replay on Austin FC's website, but remember to tune in for the n
  
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• Heat rages on with another 7+ days of triple digit temps

  20-07-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The first 19 days of the month have now tied for the hottest July on record to date, matching the day and night temperature average from July, 2022.For the fourth consecutive day Wednesday, Austin tied or broke a daily record high, reaching 106° which ties the record set just last year. Austin also set an all-time record for number of consecutive days with highs of 105°+. The streak is now at 10 days, and appears it should continue for some time.Thursday afternoon foreca
  
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• Volunteer firefighters needed as wildfires pick up

  20-07-2023 03:02 via kxan.com
  
  BLANCO, Texas (KXAN) — Wildfire season is here and that means fire departments around Central Texas are on high alert, but in more rural areas it can be a challenge to respond quickly.Volunteer fire departments like the station in Round Mountain serve an important role around Central Texas. Llano County brush fire contained after burning 707 acres, nearly 20 agencies responded"If we weren't here then they would have to get fire services from the next town over and that could take an extra
  
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• Police find 'possible burial site' tied to suspected 'serial killer' Raul Meza Jr.

  20-07-2023 02:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Search warrants provided new information about why investigators are searching a field in Pflugerville tied to the Raul Meza Jr. case. Meza is a suspected "serial killer." Here's what we know now:
  Why law enforcement are searching a field in PflugervilleAfter Meza was arrested in connection with the murders of Jesse Fraga and Gloria Lofton, Pflugerville police realized they had previously made contact with Meza on March 11, 2022. He was walking on the side of the road with
  
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• Nationals reportedly sign Round Rock's Travis Sykora to $2.6M bonus

  20-07-2023 01:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Round Rock graduate Travis Sykora, equipped with a 100 mph fastball, is headed to professional baseball.Sykora signed a letter of intent to pitch for the Texas Longhorns, but the Washington Nationals made him an offer he couldn't refuse. The 6-foot-6 fireballer signed July 17 with the club, and according to MLB.com, his bonus was $2.6 million. It was clear the Nationals made it a priority to get him big money given how they signed other draftees. Lucas Gordon signs with Whi
  
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• Fire near Jarrell spreads to 500 acres, 25% contained

  20-07-2023 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large grass fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County.
  The Texas A&M Forest Service is helping respond to the fire, named the Cobb Creek Fire, and estimates the fire has burned about 500 acres and is 25% contained as of 11:40 a.m. Thursday.The grass fire started Wednesday afternoon at 1001 Cobb Creek Road shortly after 4:30 p.m., according to a news release from Williamson County. Shortly before 9 p.m., Williamso
  
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• Fire near Jarrell spreads to 150 acres, 0% contained

  20-07-2023 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large outdoor fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County Wednesday, the Williamson County Director of Communications confirmed to KXAN.Texas A&M Forest Service said it is responding for assistance on the estimated 150-acre fire. The forest service said it is 0% contained.The fire is in an area of Cobb Creek Road.Shortly after 6 p.m., officials said no one had been evacuated at this time.Fire crews responded to a l
  
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• Fire near Jarrell spreads to 100 acres, 15% contained

  20-07-2023 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large outdoor fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County Wednesday, the Williamson County Director of Communications confirmed to KXAN.Texas A&M Forest Service said it is responding for assistance on the estimated 100-acre fire. The forest service said it is 15% contained.The grass fire started at 1001 Cobb Creek Road shortly after 4:30 p.m., according to a news release from Williamson County. Shortly before 9 p.m
  
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• Fire near Jarrell spreads to 100 acres, 10% contained

  20-07-2023 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large outdoor fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County Wednesday, the Williamson County Director of Communications confirmed to KXAN.Texas A&M Forest Service said it is responding for assistance on the estimated 100-acre fire. The forest service said it is 10% contained.The fire is in an area of Cobb Creek Road.Shortly after 6 p.m., officials said no one had been evacuated at this time.Fire crews responded to a
  
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• Fire near Jarrell spreads to 100 acres, 0% contained

  20-07-2023 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large outdoor fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County Wednesday, the Williamson County Director of Communications confirmed to KXAN.Texas A&M Forest Service said it is responding for assistance on the estimated 100-acre fire. The forest service said it is 0% contained.The fire is in an area of Cobb Creek Road.Shortly after 6 p.m., officials said no one had been evacuated at this time.Fire crews responded to a l
  
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• Fire near Jarrell drops to 300 acres, 75% contained

  20-07-2023 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large grass fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County.
  The Texas A&M Forest Service is helping respond to the fire, named the Cobb Creek Fire, and estimates the fire is about 300 acres and is 75% contained as of 7 p.m. Friday.The forest service initially estimated the fire to be about 100 acres on Wednesday but said in an updated tweet Thursday morning that it was an estimated 500 acres. The service said the incr
  
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• Fire near Jarrell drops to 300 acres, 50% contained

  20-07-2023 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large grass fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County.
  The Texas A&M Forest Service is helping respond to the fire, named the Cobb Creek Fire, and estimates the fire is about 300 acres and is 50% contained as of 4:30 p.m. Thursday.The forest service initially estimated the fire to be about 100 acres on Wednesday but said in an updated tweet Thursday morning that it was an estimated 500 acres. The service said the
  
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• Fire near Jarrell drops to 286 acres, 95% contained

  20-07-2023 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large grass fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County.
  The Texas A&M Forest Service is helping respond to the fire, named the Cobb Creek Fire, and estimates the fire is about 286 acres and is 95% contained as of 3 p.m. Saturday.The forest service initially estimated the fire to be about 100 acres on Wednesday but said in an updated tweet Thursday morning that it was an estimated 500 acres. The service said the in
  
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• Fire near Jarrell drops to 286 acres, 90% contained

  20-07-2023 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large grass fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County.
  The Texas A&M Forest Service is helping respond to the fire, named the Cobb Creek Fire, and estimates the fire is about 286 acres and is 90% contained as of 9 p.m. Friday.The forest service initially estimated the fire to be about 100 acres on Wednesday but said in an updated tweet Thursday morning that it was an estimated 500 acres. The service said the incr
  
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• Fire near Jarrell drops to 286 acres, 100% contained

  20-07-2023 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large grass fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County.
  The Texas A&M Forest Service is helping respond to the fire, named the Cobb Creek Fire, and estimates the fire is about 286 acres and is 100% contained Saturday, according to the Texas A&M Forest service.The forest service initially estimated the fire to be about 100 acres on Wednesday but said in an updated tweet Thursday morning that it was an estimated
  
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• Crews respond to large outdoor fire near Jarrell

  20-07-2023 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 19, 2023WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large outdoor fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County Wednesday, the Williamson County Director of Communications confirmed to KXAN.The fire is in the area of Cobb Creek Road.Shortly after 6 p.m., the fire's current size is at 12 acres, officials said. No one has been evacuated at this time.The Jarrell Fire Department was leading
  
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• Auto experts share how to prevent car trouble in extreme heat

  20-07-2023 01:32 via kxan.com
  
  WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Central Texas is under an excessive heat warning again and many of us are having car problems on the road.AAA Central Texas representatives say the main roadside calls they're getting from customers are for dead batteries and flat tires."We're in what's called blowout season. The summertime is typically a time where we see more tires blow out," said AAA representative Daniel Armbruster.Kish Complete Car Care Center general manager David Derosier says the extreme heat caus
  
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• City of Georgetown to expand outage texting service to water customers

  20-07-2023 01:23 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas -- Starting Aug. 1, Georgetown utility customers will receive a text message letting them know they are enrolled in the city's real-time water outage texting service, according to a news release from the city. MORE: Central Texas cities issue water restrictionsOnce the texting service launches, enrolled customers will receive real-time updates via text message to and from (512) 930-3640, according to the city. However, water outages must still be reported by phone by calling (5
  
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• City to vote Thursday on $9M contract to use Marshalling Yard as homeless shelter

  20-07-2023 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council is expected to vote on a one-year contract with Family Endeavors to run homeless shelter operations at the Marshalling Yard, near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
  A memo from the city in May showed the city plans to use the location as a temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The contract is worth just north of $9.1 million.
  According to a city memo, a portion of the 70,000-square-foot building will be used to create up to 300 addi
  
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• APD identifies victim in gas station homicide, still searching for suspect

  20-07-2023 00:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department identified the victim in the Airport Boulevard gas station homicide Sunday and is also asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect, APD said in a news release Wednesday.Shortly after 9 p.m., July 16, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Valero gas station, 1135 Airport Blvd, the release said.APD also released video of the shooting on its YouTube page. The video shows a man firing a gun inside the store and running into the p
  
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• Lucas Gordon signs with White Sox for $300K, other drafted Longhorns have yet to sign

  20-07-2023 00:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the deadline for Major League Baseball teams to sign their draft picks draws closer, a couple of Texas Longhorns are ready to get their professional careers started.Left-handed pitcher Lucas Gordon and right-handed pitcher Travis Sthele have agreed to terms with the teams that drafted them. Teams have until 5 p.m., July 25 to sign their draft picks or else they'll forfeit the player's draft rights.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sig
  
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