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• Sources: Paxton will not resign, impeachment trial would proceed anyway

  26-08-2023 23:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday refuted rumors that he may resign before his impeachment trial begins early next month — but the House team leading the effort to remove him from office says the trial will proceed regardless."Wrong! I will never stop fighting for the people of Texas and defending our conservative values," Paxton wrote on social media in response to reports he may resign. It's a rare on-the-record statement from the suspended Attorn
  
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• Gov. Greg Abbott sends resources to help combat fires in Louisiana

  26-08-2023 22:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (TEXAS) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday he would send resources to Louisiana to help combat a large, destructive fire burning in the Beauregard Parish, near the Texas-Louisiana border, as well as other fires burning across the state.The blaze in the Beauregard Parish – called the Tiger Island Fire – has already burned 23 square miles, which is more acres burned than the state typically sees in an entire year, according to the Associated Press. As of Friday, Lou
  
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• Gov. Greg Abbot sends resources to help combat fires in Lousianna

  26-08-2023 22:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (TEXAS) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday he would send resources to Louisiana to help combat a large, destructive fire burning in the Beauregard Parish, near the Texas-Louisiana border, as well as other fires burning across the state.The blaze in the Beauregard Parish – called the Tiger Island Fire – has already burned 23 square miles, which is more acres burned than the state typically sees in an entire year, according to the Associated Press. As of Friday,
  
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• ATCEMS: Scooter rider in critical condition following a collision with a vehicle

  26-08-2023 21:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – An adult scooter rider is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries following a collision with a vehicle Saturday afternoon, according to Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services.ATCEMS responded to the incident at West 28th Street and Guadalupe Street, slightly north of the University of Texas at Austin, and declared a trauma alert just after noon on Saturday. MORE: Austin trauma surgeon says 95% of traumatic scooter injuries involve alcoholATCEMS transpo
  
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• Bob Barker, dapper ‘Price is Right’ and ‘Truth or Consequences’ host and animal advocate, dies at 99

  26-08-2023 20:07 via kxan.com
  
  A publicist says popular game show host Bob Barker, a household name for a half-century as host of “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right,” has died at his home in Los Angeles. Barker was 99.
  Barker — also a longtime animal rights activist — died Saturday morning, according to publicist Roger Neal.
  “I am so proud of the trailblazing work Barker and I did together to expose the cruelty to animals in the entertainment industry and including workin
  
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• Roads closed after fatal crash on 183A Toll frontage road in Leander

  26-08-2023 19:26 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — The Leander Police Department is responding to a fatal crash Saturday on 183A Toll Road at Hero Way.
  LPD said the eastbound and westbound lanes of Hero Way are closed as well as southbound 183A Toll frontage road lanes. Police said these roads are expected to be closed "for a significant amount of time."Drivers are asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.This is a developing story, and this article will be updated as information is received.
  
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• 2 dead in crash on 183A Toll frontage road in Leander; Police searching for driver

  26-08-2023 19:26 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — Two people are dead and several others injured after a crash in Leander on Saturday, according to the Leander Police Department.
  LPD said the crash happened around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of 183A Toll Road frontage road and Hero Way. A silver vehicle and a tan vehicle with a trailer were in the crash.
  Police said the driver and front-seat passenger of the silver vehicle died at the scene. Two adults were taken to St. David's Round Rock, and two others were ta
  
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• Bob Barker, longtime 'The Price Is Right' host, dies at 99

  26-08-2023 19:04 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) – Bob Barker, the longtime host of the gameshow “The Price is Right,” has died at the age of 99.Barker’s publicist Roger Neal confirmed his death to Nexstar on Saturday. Neal told Nexstar that Barker died "peacefully" at his Hollywood Hills home around 8 a.m. Pacific time.“It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker, has left us,” Neal said in a statement included with his PR firm's obituary
  
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• Off-duty Kyle police officer shot at a San Marcos apartment complex

  26-08-2023 18:40 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – An off-duty Kyle Police Department officer was shot at a San Marcos apartment complex early Saturday morning, according to the San Marcos Police Department.
  Just after midnight Saturday morning, San Marcos police were dispatched to the Encino Pointe Apartments at 1800 Post Road in response to a shooting. 911 calls referenced multiple gunshots at a unit in the building, according to SMPD.
  Kyle police said the officer lives and serves as the resident courtesy offic
  
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• Kyle police officer shot at a San Marcos apartment complex

  26-08-2023 18:40 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – A Kyle Police Department officer was shot at a San Marcos apartment complex Friday night, according to Kyle Police. KPD said the officer lives and serves as the resident courtesy officer at the apartment complex.
  The officer was investigating a gunshot there when the suspect fired their weapon, and a round struck the responding officer, CLEAT Executive Director Charley Wilkison wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
  The officer involved in the shooting retu
  
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• ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity use for 3rd day

  26-08-2023 18:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas' electric grid operator said it expects "tight grid conditions" Saturday and is asking Texans to reduce energy use from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, said operating reserves are expected to be low Saturday afternoon and evening because of low wind generation, potentially low solar generation and high demand.
  This is the third consecutive day the electric grid operation has asked Texans to conserve electric use.PREVIOUS: ‘Ti
  
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• ERCOT asks for Texans to conserve electricity use for 3rd day

  26-08-2023 18:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas' electric grid operator said it expects "tight grid conditions" Saturday and is asking Texans to reduce energy use from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, said operating reserves are expected to be low Saturday afternoon and evening because of low wind generation, potentially low solar generation and high demand.
  This is the third consecutive day the electric grid operation has asked Texans to conserve electric use.PREVIOUS: ‘Ti
  
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• Reina, a once-closed Rainey St. bar, reopens at new location

  26-08-2023 17:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – A little over a year after closing its Rainey Street location, Reina, a once-popular Austin bar, announced it has reopened.
  Reina announced in August 2022 that it could no longer operate out of its Rainey Street locale due to city plans to develop the area for additional residential buildings.  MORE: 'We knew this was coming’: Another bar on Rainey Street set to close for new residential development projectsOn Wednesday, Reina staff posted on social media that it
  
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• New Texas law will close dog, cat breeding loophole

  26-08-2023 16:08 via kxan.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas — A Texas law to close loopholes for large-scale commercial dog and cat breeding operations takes effect Sept. 1.Current law defines a dog or cat breeder as someone who possesses 11 or more adult unspayed females and sells 20 or more puppies or kittens in a calendar year. However, this poses a few problems.One problem is that 10 adult female dogs can give birth to up to 120 puppies per year, according to the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF).Another problem is the increased p
  
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• Texas adults: Can you answer the 5 easiest STAAR math questions correctly?

  26-08-2023 15:59 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Are you smarter than a Texas fifth-grader taking the STAAR Test? As another new school year begins, it's never a bad idea to know what the kids are learning — or how hard the lessons are.Each year, Texas students prep for months leading up to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness tests, also known as STAAR. The following questions were taken from the Grade 5 Mathematics test administered in May 2022 and answers from its key. These Texas cities are considere
  
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• Sunday trending wetter as "cold" front approaches

  26-08-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We're on the brink of tying the record high for today. So far we've reached 106º and the record high for today is 107º set in 1924. Whether we do or don't we're dealing with another very hot day in Central Texas.As, expected, spotty showers and storms have formed and are pushing into the Hill Country. Rain coverage will be a little lower than yesterday at just 10%, but at least there's some rain out there this afternoon and evening.Our arriving "cold" front appears on
  
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• Showers and thunderstorms head to Central Texas

  26-08-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Triple-digit heat remains a part of the forecast for the weekend. Highs are forecast to peak at 102° to 106° today with a 10% chance of a few late-afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms. Most of this rain appears headed to the Hill Country.Today's normal high is 97°The record high for August 26th is 107° set 99 years ago.Saturday's afternoon and evening heat alertsAn Excessive Heat Warning from Noon to 9 p.m. covers ten of our 15 counties for highs of 105&d
  
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• 'It's a big deal': New student loan plan could cut payments for borrowers

  26-08-2023 13:45 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Soon, millions of borrowers are going to have to start paying back their student loans again. The Biden administration is touting a new plan they say will help lower monthly payments and bring borrowers closer to forgiveness. On Tuesday, the Department of Education launched the "SAVE Plan," which Education Under Secretary James Kvaal calls the most affordable student loan repayment plan ever. "It's a big deal," Kvaal said. Under the SAVE Plan, monthly
  
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• National Cinema Day: Major theater chains offering $4 tickets for 1 day only

  26-08-2023 13:43 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX/NEXSTAR) – The Cinema Foundation has announced plans for its second annual National Cinema Day on Aug. 27, and moviegoers can join in the celebration with deep discounts on movie tickets at theaters across the country.More than 3,000 locations across the U.S. are said to be participating in the promotion, offering viewers the chance to attend showings of blockbuster films or indie releases at just $4 or less. Why are movie theater snacks so expensive?“We look forward t
  
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• VIDEO: Car crashes through Texas donut shop, narrowly misses customer

  26-08-2023 13:39 via kxan.com
  
  ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — A car crashed through a Texas donut shop Friday morning.
  Surveillance video shows a car plowing through the front window of AM Donuts on South Willis Street in Abilene, Texas.The owner said a driver hit the gas when she meant to hit the brakes, causing the collision.
  There were two children in her car, as well as multiple customers inside the donut shop.
  The video shows one customer jumping out of the way just as the car enters the building.
  Thankfully, no one
  
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• LIVE STREAM: 2023 Clear the Shelters event today

  26-08-2023 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A dozen Central Texas animal shelters are participating in an annual event to adopt out as many furry felines and precious pups as possible Saturday — many with waived or discounted fees.KXAN and these groups are part of the Clear the Shelters effort, NBCUniversal's nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign.See the local shelters participating and follow along with updates from the day below:
  Austin Animal Center
  7201 Levander Loop
  Austin, TXAustin Pets Alive!
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• Live Blog: 2023 Clear the Shelters event today

  26-08-2023 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A dozen Central Texas animal shelters are participating in an annual event to adopt out as many furry felines and precious pups as possible Saturday — include waived or discounted fees.KXAN and these groups are part of the Clear the Shelters effort, NBCUniversal's nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign.See the local shelters participating and follow along with updates from the day below:
  Austin Animal Center
  7201 Levander Loop
  Austin, TXAustin Pets Alive!
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• Texas high school football scores for Friday, August 25

  26-08-2023 06:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The first Football Friday of the year in Texas was quite a doozy.Westlake's Spencer Barnett booted a 59-yard field goal to help the Chaparrals win 31-21 over Fort Bend Ridge Point and Vandegrift took care of Dripping Springs 27-7 in another marquee game featuring area teams.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteWeiss hammered Round
  
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• LIVE: Westlake's defense is stifling Ridge Point's offense, Chaps lead 21-0 at halftime

  26-08-2023 02:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Typically, an appearance in the Class 6A-Division I semifinals is something any program would be elated about. However, Westlake isn't a typical program.After falling to Galena Park North Shore last season, snapping a 54-game winning streak and three consecutive state championships, the Chaparrals are leaning on a huge senior class to start a winning streak of their own, and it starts Friday in Missouri City against Ridge Point.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team
  
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• LIVE: Westlake takes on Ridge Point on the road in season opener

  26-08-2023 02:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Typically, an appearance in the Class 6A-Division I semifinals is something any program would be elated about. However, Westlake isn't a typical program.After falling to Galena Park North Shore last season, snapping a 54-game winning streak and three consecutive state championships, the Chaparrals are leaning on a huge senior class to start a winning streak of their own, and it starts Friday in Missouri City against Ridge Point.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team
  
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• FINAL: Westlake withstands Ridge Point's second-half rally to win 31-21

  26-08-2023 02:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of the longest field goals in Texas high school football history helped lift the Westlake Chaparrals to a 31-21 win over Fort Bend Ridge Point on Friday at Mercer Stadium in Missouri City.After missing a kick earlier in the game, Chaps kicker Spencer Barnett booted a 59-yard field goal with 6:18 left in the game to give Westlake a two-score lead, fending off a furious second-half comeback by the Panthers.
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• Barnett's big boot helps Westlake to 31-21 win over Ridge Point

  26-08-2023 02:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of the longest field goals in Texas high school football history helped lift the Westlake Chaparrals to a 31-21 win over Fort Bend Ridge Point on Friday at Mercer Stadium in Missouri City.After missing a kick earlier in the game, Chaps kicker Spencer Barnett booted a 59-yard field goal with 6:18 left in the game to give Westlake a two-score lead, fending off a furious second-half comeback by the Panthers.
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• Barnett's big boot helps Westlake to 31-21 win despite Ridge Point's second-half rally

  26-08-2023 02:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of the longest field goals in Texas high school football history helped lift the Westlake Chaparrals to a 31-21 win over Fort Bend Ridge Point on Friday at Mercer Stadium in Missouri City.After missing a kick earlier in the game, Chaps kicker Spencer Barnett booted a 59-yard field goal with 6:18 left in the game to give Westlake a two-score lead, fending off a furious second-half comeback by the Panthers.
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• Clear The Shelters could help Austin Animal Center reopen intake

  26-08-2023 02:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Animal Center (AAC) will join other shelters around the nation Saturday in an annual effort — called Clear The Shelters — to get every animal inside its doors adopted. All adoptions will be free.
  For Central Texas shelters, like the AAC, the event comes at a time where overpopulation has forced the shelter to close its doors to most new animals.
  "We've had dogs that have actually been here for weeks, months and some of them even over a year," said Mar
  
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• Temperatures soar as high school football returns in Texas

  26-08-2023 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — High school football is in full swing as thousands of players from around Central Texas took the field this week."You just wake up and you can feel it in the air," said Anderson Football Coach, Donald Hatcher.There's just something special about high school football in Texas, he said."We are excited we are ready to go," said Austin High football Coach Bernard Riley.Coaches and players have been preparing for this season since football ended last year."All the workouts, all
  
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• Local school districts put teacher raises in the hands of voters

  26-08-2023 01:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — School board trustees in Round Rock ISD and Pflugerville ISD have voted to put increased pay for teachers on the ballot in November.Both districts have called for a Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) this fall. This would change how certain pennies are spent in the district.Both districts say raising pay for staff is at the heart of these elections. They said these proposals are directly related to inaction of lawmakers to increase school funding during the regular se
  
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• How cool are trees? Austin tree canopy is growing

  26-08-2023 00:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin is growing. But not just in the ways you might think.
  The City of Austin recently released data showing it made progress in the goal to increase Austin’s tree canopy to 50% by 2050. The tree canopy is the total percentage of a jurisdiction covered by trees, leaves and branches. The city calculates the canopy percentage every four years. For 2022, it was 41% – up 6% since 2018 and 11% since 2006, when it was at 30% coverage. "Having a healthy and
  
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• TDCJ transferring hundreds of inmates around state after Huntsville fire

  26-08-2023 00:39 via kxan.com
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Nexstar) -- The Texas Department of Criminal Justice will transfer about 400 inmates to facilities across Texas after a major fire damaged an historic Huntsville prison early Friday morning.TDCJ evacuated more than 650 inmates from the Walls Unit after an attic fire broke out, damaging the west side of its cellblocks and some administrative areas just before 2:30 a.m. Friday. The Walls Unit holds about 1,600 inmates, according to officials."They're still here. They're in a sec
  
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• 2 seriously injured after falling from 3-story construction site in east Austin, ATCEMS says

  26-08-2023 00:16 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN New Today's top headlines for Aug. 25, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two people were seriously injured after falling from a third-story construction site in east Austin Friday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on Twitter.Shortly before 3:30 p.m., medics and the Austin Fire Department responded to the construction site at 1333 Shore District Drive for the incident, according to Twitter.Both patients, who were not identified Friday, were taken to Dell Seton Medi
  
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