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• No. 1 Longhorns lose to Long Beach State in season opener, rebound to beat LMU

  27-08-2023 23:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The defending national champions and preseason No. 1 team in the country dropped its first match of the season but bounced back for a California split.The Texas Longhorns fell August 25 to Long Beach State in the season opener 3-1 at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California, but bounced back to sweep Loyola Marymount the following day.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/news
  
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• Central Texas' triple-digit heat wave slams restaurants, food trailers

  27-08-2023 22:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Central Texas continues its stretch of triple-digit days and excessive heat warnings, area restaurants and food trailers are feeling the heat — both inside their kitchens and within their wallets.The Texas Restaurant Association said the state's monthslong stretch of triple-digit temperatures has led to reduced foot traffic of customers frequenting restaurants, food trucks and trailers. It also comes as inflation has continued to impact the costs of food, in turn r
  
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• More than 200 new jobs coming to Cedar Park

  27-08-2023 21:59 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — More jobs are coming to Cedar Park thanks to a new agreement between the city and Compedia USA, Inc., a company that creates immersive digital educational experiences.The company will set up a national corporate headquarters in the city, which will bring 228 new full-time jobs to Cedar Park.Those jobs offer an average salary of $100,000 a year.
  
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• What made the sun so red Friday morning?

  27-08-2023 20:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Meteorologist Nick Bannin explained what made the sun so red Friday morning.        
  Bannin said the cause was some Saharan dust and the addition of some low clouds early in the day. The result was the red sun.When the sun is low on the horizon, at either sunrise or sunset, the sun’s rays have to travel through more atmosphere to get to your eyes than they do during the middle of the day. That atmosphere Friday morning had Saharan dust an
  
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• ERCOT asks Texans to conserve energy for 4th day in a row

  27-08-2023 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas’ electric grid operator said it expects “tight grid conditions” again Sunday and is asking Texans to reduce energy use from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, said operating reserves are expected to be low Sunday afternoon and evening because of low wind generation, potentially low solar generation and high demand.PREVIOUS: ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity use for 3rd dayThis is the fourth consecutive day th
  
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• Traffic alert: I-35 northbound ramp south of Williams Drive to permanently close in Georgetown

  27-08-2023 18:01 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — An Interstate 35 entrance ramp near Williams Drive will permanently close Sunday night in Georgetown, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
  The northbound entrance ramp, just south of Williams Drive, will close overnight. Drivers will instead travel through the Williams Drive intersection and enter the main lanes south of Northwest Boulevard, TxDOT said.
  This is part of a $61.7 million project to build a new bridge over I-35 with a diverg
  
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• Multipart Black education series happening in Austin

  27-08-2023 17:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A multipart Black education series started in Austin over the weekend with leaders looking for ways to make education more equitable in Central Texas.
  The Black Leaders Collective (BLC) is leading efforts in a three-part State of Black Education series.
  "BLC recognizes that those closest to the problem are fully equipped to identify and solve their own issues," BLC founder Terry P. Mitchell said. "Because of this, the first summit will convene 300 Black parents, caregivers,
  
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• Paved paradise: Maps show how much of US cities are parking lots

  27-08-2023 16:40 via kxan.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) -- Nearly one-third of downtown Salt Lake City is dedicated solely to car parking, according to data released by a nonprofit last week. And Salt Lake is far from alone. In Wichita, it's 35%. In Las Vegas, it's 32%. In San Bernardino, it's even worse: 49% of the central city is composed of parking.The data comes from the Parking Reform Network, an organization that works to inform people about the impact of parking on climate change, housing, traffic and more. The group has
  
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• REPORT: Austin ranks as one of the best cities for soccer fans

  27-08-2023 16:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 2023 list ranked Austin as one of the best cities for soccer fans in America.WalletHub, a personal finance website, released a report on 2023's best cities for soccer fans Wednesday.Austin took the No. 20 spot on the list, following right behind Dallas at No. 19.The report compared nearly 300 U.S. cities with at least one college or professional soccer team across five divisions comprising 52 key metrics. WalletHub said the data set ranged from minimum season-ticket
  
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• 1 injured in I-35 crash overnight in Austin

  27-08-2023 15:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a crash on Interstate 35 in Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
  The two-vehicle crash happened around 4:30 a.m. near downtown Austin in the 1200 block of N. I-35 northbound.
  EMS said one adult was pinned in their vehicle, but they were extricated and taken to Dell Seton with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.
  ATCEMS said it had no other information about the collisi
  
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• 1 dead, 4 injured after collision in north Austin

  27-08-2023 15:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person died after a collision in north Austin early Sunday morning, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
  Officials said first responders arrived in the 9900 block of North Lamar Boulevard for an auto-pedestrian collision that occurred at approximately 3:45 a.m.ATCEMS said two vehicles and five patients were involved, and a “deceased on scene” pronouncement was made for one of the adults involved.Medics took two patients to the hospital with serious, potent
  
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• How Nameless, Texas, found its name

  27-08-2023 14:05 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) -- Off FM 1431 in Leander lies Nameless Road. About 1.5 miles down on the left resides the Nameless School, a one-room schoolhouse that, alongside the road and a corresponding cemetery, are some of the last remnants of a northwest Travis County community.Residents first began settling in the stretch of land around 1860, said Genny Kercheville, vice president of the nonprofit Friends of Nameless School. Around 1880, Kercheville said residents decided they wanted to construct
  
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• Slim rain chances Monday, but not as hot

  27-08-2023 13:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We all cooled off, but we didn't all get rain. Rainfall amounts ranged from nothing to almost a full inch in parts of Central Texas. Rain chances drop down to just 10% for the rest of the night as drier weather settles in. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSAs the rain and rain cooled air approached, temperatures dropped from 106º to 82º within just one hour in Austin early Sunday evening. This was one of the biggest 1 hour temperature drops in Austin history! Our official h
  
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• Scattered storms moving through Central Texas now

  27-08-2023 13:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Keep an eye to the sky if planning to be outdoors today. Scattered storms are developing and slowly pushing south ahead of a cold front. INTERACTIVE RADARBefore the storms arrive the heat will be excessive. Today will be one of the hottest day of the year for many with highs up near 110º in Austin.
  Heat alerts in effect 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. SundayScattered storms started developing near 2 p.m. and are slowly expanding in coverage in the Hill Country and northern I-35 corridor.
  
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• Scattered storms could bring rain, gusty winds Sunday

  27-08-2023 13:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Keep an eye to the sky if planning to be outdoors today. Scattered storms are likely to develop ahead of a weak (but noticeable!) cold front.We start our Sunday with plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and dry skies. By midday, clouds will begin to bubble up ahead of a cold front sliding in from the north. This front will trigger a round of spotty to scattered storms, some of which could kick out some strong, gusty winds.Low risk of strong to severe storms Sunday afternoon/eve
  
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• Texas grants funeral director license to veteran who cared for fallen soldiers, then takes it away

  27-08-2023 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — Desaray Wilson does things many of us can’t or won’t. Not only did he sign up to serve our country when he was 20, but he also took on a daunting task.“I love the saying that 'We don’t serve because somebody died, we serve because somebody lived,'” said Wilson from his home in Houston.Wilson was a mortuary affairs officer in the army. His job was to take care of fallen soldiers.He estimated he cared for “close to 3,000,” peop
  
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• Stoppage time goal lifts FC Dallas over Austin FC 1-0

  27-08-2023 05:41 via kxan.com
  
  FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Defender Nkosi Tafari scored late in second-half stoppage time to rally FC Dallas to a 1-0 victory over Austin FC on Saturday night.Tafari ended a scoreless duel when he used an assist from fellow defender Marco Farfan in the seventh minute of extra time to score his third goal this season.VERDE LIGHTS: Miss the latest show? Watch the replay on Austin FC's website, but remember to tune in for the next show at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays on The CW AustinDallas (9-9-
  
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• Top plays from Week 1 of high school football in Austin

  27-08-2023 05:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The first week of high school football in Central Texas turned in some sparkling plays, and we were fortunate enough to get some of them on camera.Whether it was games we sent photographers to or streamed on KXAN.com Friday, we compiled a few of the best plays into one 2-minute video for your viewing pleasure.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
  
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• City of Austin considers new water rules for special events

  27-08-2023 04:57 via kxan.com
  
  Austin (KXAN) — The Austin Center for Events is considering new rules that would require special events to provide water to their attendees.According to the City of Austin's Development Services Department, the rules recommended by Austin Public Health, mandate that all Tier 2, 3 and 4 special events must provide at least one pint of water per hour per attendee.The city's code ordinance on special events says Tier 2-4 events are events that anticipate having less than 2,500 people at any o
  
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• State of Texas: Questions remain as Senate prepares for Paxton impeachment trial

  27-08-2023 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The impeachment trial for suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton starts in just over a week. Right now, at the Capitol, the Senate chamber is closed to the public as they transform the chamber to a courtroom.
  The usual legislative layout is being reconfigured for trial including a witness stand and desks for the lawyers prosecuting and defending Paxton.Amid resignation rumors, Paxton says he will not resign ahead of impeachment trialProceedings are scheduled to begin on S
  
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