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• New online portal shows crime and arrest data throughout Hays County

  21-08-2023 22:43 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) --- People in Hays County can now access crime and arrest data for the entire county on one platform.
  It's called Citizens Connect, and the county said its the first of its kind in the state.
  In a news release from Hays County, it said multiple law enforcement agencies in the area have shared their computer database of crime activity.
  "The system, hosted by Tyler Technologies, boasts being the first in Texas to have all law enforcement agencies in the same county s
  
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• How many hurricanes and tropical storms have made landfall in Texas?

  21-08-2023 22:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — When you think of hurricanes in Texas, there are probably a few that come to mind: Harvey. Ike. Even the 1900 Galveston hurricane.Since 1850, more than 50 hurricanes have made landfall in the Lone Star State, and that's not including more than 50 tropical storms and depressions.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 109 tropical systems have made landfall in Texas since 1850. The most recent was Hurricane Nicholas, a Category 1 hurricane that came
  
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• Passing tropical system brings Central Texas wind, but little rain

  21-08-2023 22:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As we bake in Austin's hottest August on record, we are monitoring a tropical storm developing in the Gulf that will fail to deliver our area the kind of rain and cooler weather we desperately need. Update: What we expect from Tropical Depression #9Excessive Heat Warnings and Red Flag Warnings are in effect locally for dangerous heat and critical fire danger.Red Flag Warning in effect 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. MondayHeat alerts in effect again Monday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.Tracking Tropical Dep
  
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• Water main break shuts down streets, leads to loss of service in Leander

  21-08-2023 21:39 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — Water is shut off Monday afternoon to businesses and homes within an area of Leander due to a water main break.
  The City of Leander reported the break happened near the intersection of South West Drive and West South Street in the area known as Old Town, according to social media posts. This is west of U.S. Highway 183 and close to the Leander Presbyterian Church.
  "Water is currently off in the area and intersection is closed," one post read. "Please avoid the area
  
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• Department of Education: PfISD violated Title IX in 2018-19 sex assault case

  21-08-2023 20:22 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the top headlines for Aug. 21 from the KXAN News team.PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) -- The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or OCR, on Monday announced the Pflugerville Independent School District violated Title IX during its response to a sexual assault case, and separately did not provide accommodations for a student with a disability.According to a release from the Department of Education, the OCR has entered a resolution agreemen
  
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• Buda wildfire under control, officials say

  21-08-2023 19:48 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the top headlines for Aug. 21 from the KXAN News teamHAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A wildfire is under control in Hays County Monday, and firefighters are continuing to put out hot spots, Buda Fire Chief Clay Huckaby told KXAN.The Hays County Office of Emergency Services said Monday first responders responded to the scene of a fire between Robert S. Light Boulevard and Farm to Market 2770.Huckaby said the fire was located in the triangular area betw
  
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• Buda roads closed for reported wildfire

  21-08-2023 19:48 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the top headlines for Aug. 21 from the KXAN News teamHAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Hays County emergency officials are asking people to avoid the area near a wildfire in Buda. MAP: Tracking Central Texas wildfiresThe Hays County Office of Emergency Services said Monday first responders are at the scene of a fire between Robert S. Light Boulevard and Farm to Market 2770.Robert S. Light Boulevard is closed from FM 1626 to FM 2770, and FM 2770 is close
  
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• ACC seeing enrollment rise after a few down years

  21-08-2023 18:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – During the pandemic, enrollment numbers dropped at Austin Community College, but the school says they are seeing numbers rise once again.“We are projecting that we will get to about 37,000 students for the fall semester,” said Gaye Lynn Scott, Vice Chancellor of instruction with ACC.Student enrollment is still open so numbers will change over the next few weeks.In the Fall semester of 2020, ACC had 40,739 students enrolled, but that next year, in Fall 2021, enro
  
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• NEW: Austin's I-35 expansion receives federal approval

  21-08-2023 17:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Transportation is poised to begin construction on its Interstate 35 Capital Expression Central project near downtown Austin, following federal approval of the project announced Monday.TxDOT received a final environmental impact statement and record of decision, marking completion of environmental clearance as part of the National Environmental Policy Act. With that decision delivered, TxDOT's I-35 Central project is slated to move into its final design an
  
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• Austin's I-35 expansion clears final hurdle before construction start

  21-08-2023 17:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Transportation is poised to begin construction on its Interstate 35 Capital Expression Central project near downtown Austin, following approval of the project announced Monday.TxDOT released a final environmental impact statement and record of decision, marking completion of environmental clearance as part of the National Environmental Policy Act. With that decision delivered, TxDOT's I-35 Central project is slated to move into its final design and review
  
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• Austin leaders react to APD chief's retirement

  21-08-2023 17:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon announced Monday he would be stepping down from leadership after 25 years with the Austin Police Department and nearly two years serving as its chief.In his statement, Chacon said the decision came after several months of serious considerations and conversations with his family.
  "Working at APD with you, the sworn and civilian men and women of this amazing department, has been the privilege of my life," Chacon said in part. "Being the Chief of P
  
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• State's first home made of foam built in Jonestown

  21-08-2023 15:19 via kxan.com
  
  JONESTOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- With a breathtaking view overlooking Lake Travis, a new home being built in Jonestown is drawing some attention from neighbors. The nearly 7,500 square foot has zero wood, brick, or insulation. It is completely made of foam.
  "I think the neighbors might have thought I was crazy when they saw the truckloads of foam pull up," Aaron Rowsell, the homeowner of the three-story house in Jonestown, explained. Rowsell, a former contractor himself, first heard of homes being bui
  
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• APD Chief Joseph Chacon to retire; chief of staff named as interim police chief

  21-08-2023 14:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon is stepping away from the Austin Police Department after 25 years with the department and two years serving as its leader.The City of Austin said in a press release Chacon on Monday morning notified Interim City Manager Jesús Garza, the Mayor, Council, and his team at APD, of his intent to retire effective the first week of September of this year. “Chief Chacon has certainly made an impressive mark on the City with his effort t
  
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• Traffic Alert: All lanes of I-35 northbound closed at 290 East due to crash

  21-08-2023 14:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- All lanes of Interstate 35 northbound near Highway 290 were closed due to a fatal crash early Monday morning.
  I-35 northbound was shut down at exit 238B after a person was hit and killed by a vehicle in the area, according to the Austin Police Department.
  APD said one vehicle involved stopped and stayed at the scene but it's unclear if that was the only vehicle involved.
  The interstate is expected to be closed for several hours. Drivers should expect delays and choose alternate
  
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• Lanes of I-35 northbound at 290 East reopen after deadly crash

  21-08-2023 14:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Some lanes of Interstate 35 northbound near Highway 290 have reopened after all lanes were closed due to a fatal crash early Monday morning.
  I-35 northbound was shut down at exit 238B after a person was hit and killed by a vehicle in the area, according to the Austin Police Department.
  APD said one vehicle involved stopped and stayed at the scene but it's unclear if that was the only vehicle involved.
  Some lanes of the interstate reopened around 8:30 a.m., but drivers should sti
  
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• I-35 northbound at 290 East reopens after deadly crash

  21-08-2023 14:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- All lanes of Interstate 35 northbound near Highway 290 were closed due to a fatal crash early Monday morning.
  I-35 northbound was shut down at exit 238B after a person was hit and killed by a vehicle in the area, according to the Austin Police Department.
  APD said one vehicle involved stopped and stayed at the scene but it's unclear if that was the only vehicle involved.
  The interstate reopened around 8:30 a.m. but drivers should still expect delays in the area and choose altern
  
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• PHOTOS: Endangered species found in Central Texas

  21-08-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There are more than 50 endangered species that can be found in the state of Texas, and 11 are located in Central Texas. FULL LIST of Central Texas' endangered speciesKXAN compiled a list of endangered species in Central Texas counties, which includes Travis, Bell, Williamson, Hays, Coryell, Milam, Burnet, Bastrop, McLennan, Lampasas, Blanco and Llano.
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• Tropical storm likely to make landfall in Texas Tuesday

  21-08-2023 13:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued for the coast from Port O'Connor south to the Mouth of the Rio Grande. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect from Port O'Connor north to Sargent.Potential Tropical Cyclone 9Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 formed in the Central Gulf Monday morning. It is forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm within the next 24 hours and make landfall between Corpus Christi and Brownsville Tuesday. Landfall could be around Laguna Madre.Winds have increase
  
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• Tropical storm likely to make landfall in Texas tomorrow

  21-08-2023 13:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued for coastal Texas between Corpus Christi and Brownsville.Potential Tropical Cyclone 9Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 formed in the Central Gulf Monday morning, expected to strengthen into a tropical storm within the next 24 hours & make landfall in South Texas early Tuesday.Tropical storm likely to make landfall in Texas tomorrowTropical Storm Warnings issued for South TexasBig PictureWe have an increasingly strong area of high pressure
  
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• LIVE: Tropical storm likely to make landfall in Texas tomorrow

  21-08-2023 13:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We continue to monitor a tropical low in the Gulf of Mexico with a high chance of further development over the next 24 hours.Potential for a tropical depressionAs of Monday morning, the National Hurricane Center have increased the odds that our wave turns into a tropical depression to 80%. If a tropical depression were to form, it would likely do so in the western Gulf, just before pushing ashore into Texas.
  Increasing chances for at least a tropical depressionA tropical depress
  
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• VOTE: 2023 Taco Shack Bowl spirit competition, Anderson vs. McCallum

  21-08-2023 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Pour the salsa and season the beef, it's Taco Shack Bowl spirit competition time!The 22nd annual rivalry game featuring Anderson and McCallum kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday from House Park. But before the game on the gridiron, the spirit competition pits the cheer squads from both schools in an old-fashioned cheer-off with early-morning pep rallies at two Taco Shack locations on North Lamar Boulevard and West Anderson Lane.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports sto
  
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• POLLS CLOSED: Anderson wins 2023 Taco Shack Bowl spirit competition against McCallum

  21-08-2023 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Pour the salsa and season the beef, it's Taco Shack Bowl spirit competition time!The 22nd annual rivalry game featuring Anderson and McCallum kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday from House Park. But before the game on the gridiron, the spirit competition pits the cheer squads from both schools in an old-fashioned cheer-off with early-morning pep rallies at two Taco Shack locations on North Lamar Boulevard and West Anderson Lane.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports sto
  
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• Bartlett fertilizer plant a 'total loss' in fire

  21-08-2023 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A fertilizer plant in Williamson County was destroyed in a fire that burned overnight Sunday into early Monday morning.
  Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said a fire at the American Plant Food Corporation started around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. The plant is located on Hwy 95 in Bartlett, near County Road 351.
  Bartlett Municipal Government said on social media it anticipates having to shut down Hwy 95 in the area Monday morning as crews work to put out the fire. Dri
  
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• Tropical rain possible in parts of Central Texas

  21-08-2023 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In case you've lost count, today is expected to be our 45th day in a row of triple digit heat and our 61st for the year... and if we don't get an isolated shower in the right spot tomorrow, the tally continues to climb.Afternoon highs will soar to the low 100s areawide today.A mix of sunshine and scattered clouds will stretch across the area with Excessive Heat Warnings/Heat Advisories and a Red Flag Warning in place this afternoon and evening.Red Flag Warning in effect 1 p.m. t
  
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• Tropical rain possible early week

  21-08-2023 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In case you've lost count, today is expected to be our 45th day in a row of triple digit heat and our 61st for the year... and if we don't get an isolated shower in the right spot tomorrow, the tally continues to climb.Afternoon highs will soar to the low 100s areawide today.A mix of sunshine and scattered clouds will stretch across the area with Excessive Heat Warnings/Heat Advisories and a Red Flag Warning in place this afternoon and evening.Red Flag Warning in effect 1 p.m. t
  
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• Rain chances continue in Tuesday's forecast

  21-08-2023 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The noon temperature at Camp Mabry was 101°. It is the 45th consecutive day ... and the 61st day overall ... with a high in triple digits.
  Winds will gust up to 25 mph this afternoon leading to another critical fire/wildfire danger. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect from now until 9 p.m.Red Flag Warning in effect 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. MondayIn addition, as the temperatures climb again, heat alerts are in effect until 9 p.m. for all 15 counties. Most highs today will climb to a
  
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• St. Louis City strengthens hold on top spot in West after 6-3 win over Austin FC

  21-08-2023 07:20 via kxan.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nicholas Gioacchini and Samuel Adeniran both scored twice, Eduard Löwen had three assists and St. Louis City breezed to a 6-3 victory over Austin FC on Sunday night as the league returned to action after a five-week layoff for Leagues Cup play.Defender Tim Parker scored his fourth goal of the season, using an assist from Löwen in the 22nd minute to give St. Louis City (14-8-2) a 1-0 lead.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign
  
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• KBVO to broadcast 11 Games of the Week, eight Westlake games to be streamed on KXAN.com

  21-08-2023 03:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Anderson and McCallum kick off Thursday at the 22nd annual Taco Shack Bowl, it's also the first KBVO Game of the Week of the season.KBVO will air 11 regular season games on Thursday between teams across the KXAN viewing area along with select playoff games — all live. KXAN Sports Director Roger Wallace will announce the game he'll call on KBVO during Monday's 6 p.m. news broadcast each week.
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• Teen drowns days after city ends lifeguard duties at New Braunfels Tube Chute

  21-08-2023 03:24 via kxan.com
  
  NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (KXAN) — A popular Central Texas tubing area no longer has lifeguards watching over the water.
  A little over a week ago, the City of New Braunfels said it was ending lifeguard operations at the City Tube Chute.Just a few days later, that would be the same area where a teenager drowned Saturday afternoon.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Police investigating after teen drowns at New Braunfels Tube ChuteWhat was the city's reason?In a news release, the city attributed the decision to s
  
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• Report: Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown out for season with torn ACL

  21-08-2023 00:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — DeMarvion Overshown won't play for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 season due to a torn ACL, according to a report by Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News.Overshown injured his left knee in the first quarter of the Cowboys' preseason game Saturday against the Seattle Seahawks. He tried to get up after making a tackle near the sideline, but then stayed on the ground and was in obvious pain, clutching his left knee. He eventually got up and was carted to the locker room.
  
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