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• ADL: 'Hate in the Lone Star State' report finds extremism on the rise in Texas

  22-09-2023 23:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) claims that antisemitic and white supremacist incidents rose 89% from 2021 to 2022 and are still continuing to rise in Texas.The report, "Hate in the Lone Star State," looked at incidents between 2021 and 2023. In 2021, another ADL report ranked Texas as having the sixth most antisemitic incidents. In the latest report, Texas now ranks fifth. 2021: Rise in Texas antisemitic incidents expected for 2022"One of the largest white s
  
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• Movie based on the Heidi Broussard's murder premieres Sept. 23 on Lifetime

  22-09-2023 23:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A Texas murder case that garnered national attention is now getting its own movie, which premieres Saturday, Sept. 23, on Lifetime, according to the Lifetime website.
  "Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard" will tell the story of Magen Fieramusca, the woman accused of killing Heidi Broussard and kidnapping her 3-week-old baby in December 2019. Broussard and her family lived in Austin at the time. Magen Fieramusca case: Woman accused of killing Austin mom, kidnapping baby to
  
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• Photos: A look inside Austin's Marshalling Yard converted to a homeless shelter

  22-09-2023 23:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After Mayor Kirk Watson visited the City's Marshalling Yard last week, his staff shared photos with KXAN of the inside of the warehouse-like facility turned temporary homeless shelter.“I’m very pleased with the progress I’ve seen at the Marshalling Yard. Things are going well and there is a sense of community and well-being among its residents. Folks have access to hot meals, showers, and service providers. Endeavors creating a sense of stability and trust for
  
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• San Marcos CISD employees didn't get paid on payday

  22-09-2023 22:51 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS (KXAN) — Teachers in San Marcos CISD tell KXAN they did not get paid on payday.A teacher who wished to remain anonymous told KXAN that she had to cancel bill payments because the money was not going to be in her account."Some teachers are going to be over-drafted," said the teacher.
  San Marcos CISD said it continued to navigate the pay schedule delay and apologized for the inconvenience."We knew when our payday was, we scheduled payments to be made," said the teacher. "We had pl
  
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• Police search for man accused in north Austin theft investigation

  22-09-2023 22:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it is searching for a man in connection with a north Austin theft.APD said the theft occurred Wednesday at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the 6900 block of Cameron Road.Police said the suspect followed the victim as she was walking on Cameron Road, walked up behind her and stole a personal item.APD described the suspect as a Hispanic man in his mid-20s with thin, short, black hair. According to police, he was last seen wearing a red hoodie and
  
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• Paxton tells House Republicans who went against him on impeachment to 'get ready'

  22-09-2023 21:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is threatening retribution for the House Republicans who went against him on impeachment, in a post-acquittal media blitz on a variety of conservative talk shows.
  Speaking with Dallas radio host Mark Davis, Paxton said he would  “absolutely” support and fund primary challengers, emphasizing he will spend "a lot of time" in Beaumont, Kerrville and Collin County.
  Beaumont is House Speaker Dade Phelan's hometown and Kerrvil
  
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• Recent AG ruling could give Austin Office of Police Oversight more access to police

  22-09-2023 21:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- City government is currently reviewing the Austin Police Oversight Act, which voters passed in May, to see which provisions can be enacted without violating state law.A ruling from the Attorney General's Office on a public information request for the contents of an officer's personnel file came down during Thursday's council meeting, and the mayor and council discussed it in executive session. The ruling allowed for this information, which previously could not be released under
  
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• Austin to require composting at apartment complexes, condos

  22-09-2023 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin City Council voted on Thursday to approve a rule to require multifamily residential properties (any building with five or more dwelling units) to provide disposal for compostable materials, such as food waste, starting in October 2024.Austin Resource Recovery, the city department behind the rule, calls it an important step towards a goal to reduce solid waste by 2040.
  “More than half of Austinites live in multifamily communities but most don’t have access
  
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• Hays CISD substitute teacher sentenced for assaulting student

  22-09-2023 21:15 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A former substitute teacher was sentenced Monday in connection with the assault of a Lehman High School student in 2019.According to Hays County court documents, 36-year-old Tiffani Lankford was charged with aggravated assault by a public servant.Lankford was convicted by a court after pleading guilty to the charge and waiving a trial. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but her confinement was suspended in place of community supervision for that time. PAST
  
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• Volunteers needed; how Kyle residents can help crime victims

  22-09-2023 20:58 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- The Kyle Police Department Victims Services Unit is looking for volunteers to help support crime victims.
  The police department, along with the San Marcos Police Department Victims Services Unit and Hays County Sheriff's Office Victims Services Unit, is accepting applications for volunteer training classes that will take place in October.
  Victims services volunteer to respond to crime scenes, when requested, and provide crisis intervention, support, assistance and resources
  
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• Cruise driverless cars cause traffic jam in West Campus neighborhood

  22-09-2023 20:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On a busy Saturday night near the University of Texas at Austin campus, a UT student caught a unique traffic jam on camera — at least 20 Cruise driverless cars at San Gabriel and 23rd streets."It was Saturday night on a home game. So there were a lot of people trying to leave West Campus. There's a bunch of drunk college students out, you know," said Nico Prada. Cruise driverless cars turning heads in AustinPrada is a civil engineering student, specializing in transpo
  
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• State of Texas preview: How GOP infighting might affect upcoming special session

  22-09-2023 20:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — People are used to tuning in every Sunday morning to hear in-depth analysis on that week’s biggest political news during the “State of Texas” program, and now they have a chance to find out ahead of time what that award-winning coverage will include.KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree will lead a conversation Friday afternoon with a member of the KXAN politics team to preview the stories that will serve as the focus of that week’s show. The upcoming li
  
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• Shopping center revamp coming to South Lamar with Brodie Oaks redevelopment approval

  22-09-2023 20:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A redevelopment plan for an empty shopping center near South Lamar and the 360 Loop was approved on its final reading at the Austin City Council meeting Thursday night.PAST COVERAGE: South Lamar could get small skyline where the old Toys-R-Us used to beA planning commission signed off on the Brodie Oaks proposed planned unit development, or PUD, late last year, and was sent to city council for approval. Council members added amendments over the course of three readings they hear
  
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• Brodie Oaks redevelopment plan approved by Austin City Council

  22-09-2023 20:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A redevelopment plan for an empty shopping center near South Lamar and the 360 Loop was approved on its final reading at the Austin City Council meeting Thursday night.PAST COVERAGE: South Lamar could get small skyline where the old Toys-R-Us used to beA planning commission signed off on the Brodie Oaks proposed planned unit development, or PUD, late last year, and was sent to city council for approval. Council members added amendments over the course of three readings they hear
  
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• Man gets life sentence in 2022 Burnet murder

  22-09-2023 19:59 via kxan.com
  
  BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A jury convicted a man and he received a life sentence in state prison Aug. 9 in connection with a 2022 murder in Burnet County.In addition to the sentence, court documents showed 58-year-old Daniel Keith Smith, Sr. must also pay $10,000 in fines and $795 in restitution. PAST COVERAGE: Man stabbed multiple times after fight in BurnetSmith was charged in the May 8, 2022, death of 55-year-old John Hawkins, who was stabbed multiple times during a fight in the 600
  
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• Silver Alert for New Braunfels woman discontinued

  22-09-2023 19:24 via kxan.com
  
  NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (KXAN) -- A Silver Alert was discontinued Friday afternoon after a woman was reported missing out of in New Braunfels Friday morning.
  The New Braunfels Police Department said the woman has a diagnosed cognitive impairment.At the time. law enforcement officials believed her disappearance posed a credible threat to her health and safety.
  
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• Silver Alert for 64-year-old last seen in New Braunfels Friday morning

  22-09-2023 19:24 via kxan.com
  
  NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (KXAN) -- A Silver Alert was issued Friday afternoon for a woman who was last seen in New Braunfels Friday morning.
  The New Braunfels Police Department said it was searching for Cindy Williams Feathers, 64. She has a diagnosed cognitive impairment.Cindy Feathers (Photo: Texas Department of Public Safety)Feathers is a white female, 5'4" and 130 lbs, with blonde/gray shoulder-length hair and hazel eyes and was last seen wearing brown glasses and a brown floral top.
  She was las
  
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• Harris County to rebrand itself as 'Bey County' for Beyoncé concerts

  22-09-2023 18:53 via kxan.com
  
  HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Businesses will buzz this weekend when Beyoncé fans flock to Houston for two nights of concerts, and local leaders are taking action to show their appreciation for the big economic boost the singer is expected to bring her hometown.
  Harris County commissioners approved a resolution this week to ceremoniously rename the area as "Bey County" on Saturday and Sunday, which are when the Renaissance World Tour shows will happen at NRG Stadium. The resolution
  
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• Chuy's to open restaurant location in Hutto

  22-09-2023 16:55 via kxan.com
  
  HUTTO, Texas (KXAN) — If you think about Tex-Mex food, Chuy's is likely at the top of the list of restaurants that come to mind.
  The iconic Austin-based restaurant chain has been expanding its reach since opening the original location on Barton Springs Road in 1982, with nearly 100 locations in 17 states.
  The newest location will stick close to Chuy's Central Texas roots with a site planned for Hutto.The city posted on its Facebook page that the restaurant will be located on Alliance Boule
  
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• Texas recognizes first Veteran Suicide Prevention Day

  22-09-2023 16:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is spotlighting resources for veterans as the state recognizes its first Texas Veteran Suicide Prevention Day.In the United States, the last reported average number of Veteran suicides per day was 17, in 2020. The highest average was in 2018, with 18.6 suicides per day. In light of this, Governor Greg Abbott and legislators designated today as Texas Veterans Suicide Prevention Day in House Resolution No. 12 during the 88th Texa
  
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• More than 300,000 kids may lose childcare in Texas if federal funds expire

  22-09-2023 16:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Millions of kids, including 305,976 in Texas, are at risk of losing childcare by September 30 when the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act expires, according to an analysis by the Century Foundation.“Congress has to act quickly to resolve the immediate funding crisis for childcare,” said Jamie Bussel with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a non-profit that says it's the Nation’s Largest Health Philanthropy.The Foundation is calling on Congress to extend the federal
  
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• Hays CISD offers students opportunity to become a barber

  22-09-2023 15:09 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — With each snip and buzz, the next generation of barbers is being built on a high school campus.Over at Lehman High School in Kyle, there’s a full barbershop called Lobo Cuts. It's where 101 students are taking a variety of courses for their future careers.Lehman High instructor Barbara Romerhausen says her program is keeping kids in school who may otherwise fall through the cracks.“We’re changing lives, getting kids to stay in school, watching them ch
  
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• The story of Austin's Joe's Bakery: A young boy's dream restaurant turned 'American classic'

  22-09-2023 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Joe’s Bakery, a small, family-run Latino business in east Austin is now known by people across the country. It’s just one of six restaurants in the nation this year to win a James Beard Award.Joe's Bakery to celebrate its 60th anniversary. (KXAN photo/Ed Zavala).It's one of the highest honors a restaurant can get. But for the family who owns Joe's Bakery, the recognition isn't what keeps them going. It's about how they got their start and the customers
  
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• Meet the director, costume designer keeping one of Austin's oldest Ballet Folklórico groups alive

  22-09-2023 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A traditional Mexican dance with historic roots is alive and well in Texas’ capital city.  If you ask long-time Austinites, much of the credit is owed to a man named Chuy Chacon.“My first name is Jesus, but everyone knows me as Chuy Chacon," the director and costume designer for Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklórico de Texas in Austin said.
  Stitch by stitch, one of the most important parts of the traditional Mexican folk dance, starts in a small room behind
  
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• How an Austin restaurant waters daily, without breaking water restrictions

  22-09-2023 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Plants are a big deal at Austin restaurant Fonda San Miguel."We believe that when people drive up, it's the first impression and so we've really gone all out," founder and owner Thomas Gilliland said. Texas heat wave slams restaurants, food trailersAs water restrictions tightened, caring for these plants became a challenge for property manager Diego Rodriguez who has to water all of them."We don't have any rain and then I work with plants, so the plants need water," Rodriguez sa
  
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• Leander ISD joins lawsuit over Texas Education Agency's school ranking system

  22-09-2023 13:22 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) -- The Leander Independent School District joined a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency over its school ranking system.
  In a social media post, Leander ISD said it reconvened after a closed session Thursday night and "passed a resolution to join a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency regarding the A-F Accountability System."
  The district said it would provide more information later on its board briefs page online.
  The lawsuit says the new rules for how the stat
  
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• Taylor residents try to stop pay increase for city council members

  22-09-2023 12:38 via kxan.com
  
  TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) -- Taylor residents are attempting to overturn a pay increase for city council members after the council approved a nearly 4000% increase in monthly compensation.
  More than 1,300 Taylor residents signed a petition that, if approved, will create a referendum vote on the next regular election.
  "Most were upset that the council gave themselves an increase," Terry Burris, the man who started the petition, explained.
  On August 17, after almost a year of discussing pay compensatio
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 21

  22-09-2023 05:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It was a light slate of games for area teams and around Texas on the gridiron Thursday.Pflugerville kicked off 5A-District 11 play by giving 10-ranked Belton a difficult time in a 36-19 loss. Granger topped Bruni 57-30 and San Antonio Wagner thumped Lehman 42-14.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 websiteAll other games involving area sc
  
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• One dead after car crashes into pole in southeast Austin, ATCEMS says

  22-09-2023 05:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after a vehicle crashed into a pole in southeast Austin on Thursday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.Shortly after 7:30 p.m., medics responded to 1504 E. 51st St. for the crash. Medics pronounced one adult person dead on the scene.Austin-Travis County EMS said one person is dead after a car crashed into a pole in east Austin. | Kate Winkle KXAN NewsDrivers should expect extended traffic delays around the scene and use alternate routes, medics sai
  
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• One dead after car crashes into pole in east Austin, ATCEMS says

  22-09-2023 05:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after a vehicle crashed into a pole in east Austin on Thursday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.Shortly after 7:30 p.m., medics responded to 1504 E. 51st St. for the crash. Medics pronounced one adult person dead on the scene.Austin-Travis County EMS said one person is dead after a car crashed into a pole in east Austin. | Kate Winkle KXAN NewsDrivers should expect extended traffic delays around the scene and use alternate routes, medics said.No
  
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• Texas Longhorns hope for more 'pool parties' as Big 12 play begins

  22-09-2023 04:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A more concerted effort toward forcing turnovers this season has Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian throwing pool parties.Figuratively, at least. Longhorns ’embrace the hate’ Big 12 farewell tour starts in Waco on SaturdayThe No. 3 Texas Longhorns enter Saturday's Big 12 Conference opener against Baylor tied for No. 8 in the country with a plus-5 turnover margin. Sarkisian said he is making a huge deal over turnovers during practice."I've borderline thrown a pool
  
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• Overdoses continue in Hays CISD, but new program could help

  22-09-2023 03:58 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Hays Consolidated School District has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic.Already this year the district has had two students who overdosed."We had two kids that overdosed and thankfully we were able to revive them with Narcan," said Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright.Last year, the district had four students die after taking pills that were laced with fentanyl."Never heard about it in my life before these past two years," said Collin Richardson, a studen
  
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• Austin ISD school board postpones vote on Texas Education Agency's state intervention plan

  22-09-2023 03:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Thursday, Austin Independent School District board members decided not to vote on the Texas Education Agency’s plan for how the state will intervene in the district's special education services.Board President Arati Singh said the board will instead vote next Tuesday, Sept. 26. The board has to make a decision before the end of the month.
  Since March, the Texas Education Agency has said it intends to appoint a conservator to tell the district how to operate matters
  
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• One dead in south Austin homicide, APD says

  22-09-2023 02:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead, and the Austin Police Department is investigating the incident as a homicide at a south Austin apartment complex, the agency said during a media briefing on Thursday.At approximately 5:32 p.m., 911 received multiple calls about a disturbance involving a gun at the SOCO Park Apartments, located in the 7200 block of South Congress Avenue, said APD Public Information Officer Alexandra Parker during the briefing.Police said the incident occurred outside but did n
  
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• APD investigating south Austin homicide

  22-09-2023 02:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in south Austin Thursday.APD will hold the briefing in the 7200 block of Congress Avenue.This is a developing story and will be updated as more information become available.
  
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• APD identifies man killed in south Austin shooting

  22-09-2023 02:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Friday, the Austin Police Department identified the man killed in a shooting at a south Austin apartment complex that occurred Thursday.The man was identified as Juan Davila, 32, according to police.At approximately 5:32 p.m., 911 received multiple calls about a disturbance involving a gun at the SOCO Park Apartments, located in the 7200 block of South Congress Avenue, said APD Public Information Officer Alexandra Parker during a Thursday media briefing.When officer arrived o
  
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• Jet company cutting flights out of Austin beginning Oct. 1

  22-09-2023 01:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A private jet company, JSX Inc., said it was cutting roughly half of its flights out of Austin, a spokesperson told KXAN Wednesday. The company pointed to "real estate constraints."
  JSX is a jet service that offers the perks of private air travel, according to its website.
  Beginning Oct. 1, JSX said it would drop up to three flights a day between Austin and Dallas.
  Austin (AUS) – Dallas (DAL): Previously three times a dayAustin (AUS) – Las Vegas (LAS): Prev
  
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• APD asks for help in search for man who assaulted gas station cashier with beer can

  22-09-2023 01:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department asked for help Thursday in its search for a man suspected of attacking a gas station cashier.APD said the assault occurred Sept. 8 at 4:35 p.m. at a Valero gas station in the 11300 block of North Interstate 35 frontage road.According to police, the suspect argued with the cashier and hit him with a beer can.Police described the suspect as a 5’ 11” Black man between the ages of 30 to 40, weighing 200 lbs. with short black hair and a b
  
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• Antisemitic graffiti found near UT Austin campus

  22-09-2023 01:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the University of Texas at Austin said it received reports of antisemitic vandalism on or near the campus.
  “This conduct is not constitutionally protected speech. UT condemns these actions and will refer for discipline any University-associated individuals found to have vandalized University or city property. Moreover, the University condemns acts taken against people because of their race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Such conduct does
  
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• Austin City Council approves development agreement with semiconductor company

  22-09-2023 00:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Thursday, Austin City Council members approved an economic development agreement to support an expansion of NXP, a semiconductor company with two facilities in Austin.
  The company filed for a Chapter 380 business expansion agreement, which offers tax incentives to NXP. In exchange, the City of Austin will get a projected $1.53 million and has the ability to tie additional benefits to the deal.
  The most widely discussed of those benefits by Austin City Council members were labor
  
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• Rain chances improving late in the weekend

  22-09-2023 00:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today is the last day of astronomical summer. The Autumnal Equinox will be at 1:49 a.m. Saturday. Regardless of the switch in seasons the high temperatures both days will be the same with maximums reaching the upper half of the 90s.
  But, don't be surprised with a few highs reaching triple digits. BLOG: October forecastVery low (10%) rain chances are in the Friday and Saturday outlooks. Today's rain, if it does develop, will be in our far eastern counties. Tomorrow's rain looks t
  
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• Near 100º through the weekend, but rain is a good bet

  22-09-2023 00:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today is the final full day of summer and it will sure feel like it. Morning clouds will give way to increasing sunshine as we head through the late morning and afternoon. High temperatures will still be very close to the 100º mark today, but should fall just shy in Austin. BLOG: October forecastSlight shower chances develop during the afternoon in our eastern counties, butmost areas stay dry.Today's forecastAnother low rain chance (10%) returns Saturday evening into the Hi
  
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