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• What to know before attending the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival

  25-09-2023 23:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The 22nd Austin City Limits Music Festival is just around the corner, and festival organizers alongside city leaders are laying out all the crucial things attendees need to know before arriving at Zilker Park.What's happening at Zilker Park?The 2023 ACL Music Festival runs Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 13-15. Festival crews are currently setting up fencing and other elements at Zilker Park.ACL_LoadInOut_StreetClosures_MAP_20230811DownloadWhat can I bring to ACL? What's prohibited?Attendees
  
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• Round Rock dealerships see hail damage, expect deals for dented cars

  25-09-2023 23:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Late Sunday, hail pounded areas in Central Texas, including the Round Rock and Georgetown areas. Hail reports included some hail stones between 2 inches and 3 inches in diameter.
  Photos at the Round Rock Hyundai and Round Rock Honda dealerships show hail-damaged windshields and dented vehicles.PHOTOS: Large, damaging hail pummels parts of Central TexasSteve David, the general manager of Steele GMC Round Rock, told KXAN the dealership saw cracked windshields and significant
  
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• Isolated evening storms after significant Sunday hailstorm

  25-09-2023 22:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Following Sunday night's damaging hailstorm in parts of the Austin Metro area, we expect overall quieter weather through the work week.Sunday night, an intense supercell thunderstorm produced nearly softball size hail in Round Rock, and damaging hail from Georgetown down to East Austin. The largest hailstone reported was 3.75" in diameter in Round Rock, where windshields were shattered. PHOTOS: Large, damaging hail pummels parts of Central TexasMonday evening, heat and humidity
  
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• Barton Springs bridge adding new traffic requirement to extend shelf life

  25-09-2023 22:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As of Monday, heavy vehicles and buses are only allowed to use the right lane when traveling eastbound across the Barton Springs Road bridge, city officials said in a memo.The decision followed an inspection and recommendation made by the city's bridge consultant, AECOM Engineering. AECOM suggested it "as a pre-emptive measure to extend the life of the bridge and delay or avoid more significant measures like load posting (i.e., limiting the weight of vehicles crossing the bridge
  
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• CapMetro OKs $753M contract for new bus operator amid union concerns

  25-09-2023 22:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The CapMetro board of directors approved Monday a nearly $753.7 million contract with Keolis Transit Services, LLC for bus maintenance and operations, following concerns voiced by union members.
  Keolis will oversee CapMetro's fixed-route bus operations and maintenance -- specifically, its MetroRapid and MetroBus services. The contractor will also manage the transit agency's current 1,212 bargaining employees along with its 36 operations, safety and general management personnel.M
  
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• No. 24 Kansas is no longer a pushover, set to clash with No. 3 Texas on Saturday

  25-09-2023 20:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — When the Kansas Jayhawks show up Saturday in Austin, they'll be a top-25 team according to voters in the Associated Press poll. Usually, those words are saved for basketball season, but not this year.The Jayhawks football team is undefeated and features multiple weapons on both sides of the ball, and they certainly have the full attention of Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. ‘Iron sharpens iron’ when the Texas Longhorns defend in the red zone"We're playing f
  
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• LIVE: No. 24 Kansas is no longer a pushover, set to clash with No. 3 Texas on Saturday

  25-09-2023 20:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — When the Kansas Jayhawks show up Saturday in Austin, they'll be a top-25 team according to voters in the Associated Press poll. Usually, those words are saved for basketball season, but not this year.The Jayhawks football team is undefeated and features multiple weapons on both sides of the ball, and they certainly have the full attention of Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. ‘Iron sharpens iron’ when the Texas Longhorns defend in the red zone"We're playing f
  
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• Texas GOP executive committee calls on Speaker Dade Phelan to resign in wake of Paxton impeachment

  25-09-2023 20:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Over the weekend, the state Republican executive committee passed a resolution calling for Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign from his leadership role over his "yea" vote on the articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton.The Texas GOP executive committee, which consists of 64 elected members, voted on the resolution Friday with accusations that Phelan "pressured other members" to vote to impeach through his leadership team "despite the weakness of
  
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• MAP: Hail wallops parts of Central Texas during severe thunderstorm Sunday night

  25-09-2023 19:39 via kxan.com
  
  Note: The above video depicts a clip of Sunday night’s radar archive showing a destructive hail storm slide down I-35 in Central Texas.CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) -- Many Central Texans were greeted to plenty of rain during Sunday night's severe thunderstorm, but some residents woke up to extensive vehicle and property damage from hail Monday morning. FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Another round of storms possible late MondayHere's a walk through of some of the damages reported across KXAN's viewing area
  
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• 'We are not going away': Paxton whistleblowers announce next steps in legal fight

  25-09-2023 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN/Nexstar) -- Former top deputies who were fired by Attorney General Ken Paxton after reporting him to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced plans to move forward with their lawsuit on Monday, vowing to continue their legal battle in a "real court" after the attorney general was acquitted on impeachment charges in the Senate.The employees were fired by Paxton after making "good faith" reports to the FBI about alleged actions taken by Paxton for the benefit of Austin-area
  
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• Paxton whistleblowers to make announcement Monday

  25-09-2023 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former employees of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will make an "important announcement" Monday afternoon, according to a press release from an attorney representing them.
  The employees were fired by Paxton after making "good faith" reports to the FBI about alleged actions taken by Paxton for the benefit of Austin-area real estate developer Nate Paul. What happens with whistleblower settlement, money promised following Paxton trial?The announcement comes after Paxton was acqu
  
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• Paxton whistleblowers file motion with Texas Supreme Court to put their case back on the docket

  25-09-2023 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former employees of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Monday that they filed a motion with the Texas Supreme Court to lift an abatement put in place as whistleblowers and the Attorney General's office worked on a settlement agreement.The employees were fired by Paxton after making "good faith" reports to the FBI about alleged actions taken by Paxton for the benefit of Austin-area real estate developer Nate Paul. What happens with whistleblower settlement, money prom
  
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• LIVE: Paxton whistleblowers to make announcement Monday

  25-09-2023 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former employees of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will make an "important announcement" Monday afternoon, according to a press release from an attorney representing them.
  The employees were fired by Paxton after making "good faith" reports to the FBI about alleged actions taken by Paxton for the benefit of Austin-area real estate developer Nate Paul. What happens with whistleblower settlement, money promised following Paxton trial?The announcement comes after Paxton was acqu
  
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• Austin City Council member taking medical leave, points to mental health challenges

  25-09-2023 18:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison is stepping away from City Hall for the next 60 days for mental health reasons, she posted on a message board to her colleagues.The council woman from District 1 said starting Monday she will be taking medical leave for 60 days.
  "This year has been extremely challenging for me. I live with depression and anxiety. Thankfully these issues can be treated with focused care. Starting Monday, September 25, I will be taking medical leav
  
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• Austin City Council member taking medical leave for mental health treatment

  25-09-2023 18:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison is stepping away from City Hall for the next 60 days for mental health treatment, she posted on a message board to her colleagues.The council woman from District 1 said starting Monday she will be taking medical leave for 60 days so she can get treatment.
  "This year has been extremely challenging for me. I live with depression and anxiety. Thankfully these issues can be treated with focused care. Starting Monday, September 25, I
  
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• The Red River Rivalry will kick off before noon from the Cotton Bowl

  25-09-2023 18:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Rise and shine for the Red River Rivalry.Texas and Oklahoma clash for the 119th time Oct. 7 in the storied rivalry series at 11 a.m. CT from the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, the Big 12 Conference announced Monday. The game will air on ABC.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/newslettersLast year, the Longhorns clobbered the Sooners 49-0 and Texas holds the series lead 63-50-5. The
  
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• What to do if you're caught driving in hail

  25-09-2023 18:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A storm with hail moved through Central Texas late Sunday, damaging cars and homes. And some KXAN viewers told us they were on the road when the storm hit.If you're driving through a hail storm like this, here's a few tips for drivers to keep themselves, their passengers and others safe.
  Auto repair company Gerber Collision & Glass recommends turning on your low beam lights and reducing your speed. Drivers should be aware of the vehicles around them and keep three times
  
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• 'Production is going to be significantly lower'; Texas pecan farmer worries about heat, drought, prices

  25-09-2023 17:36 via kxan.com
  
  SEGUIN, Texas (KXAN) -- At his farm 38 Pecans in Seguin, Mark Walls nervously inspects the 2,700 trees on his 500 acres of land. A vast majority are pecans, and dozens didn't make it.After a summer of brutal heat and drought, he's already found 59 mature trees that'll need to be removed, and another 38 trees younger than five years old that have died.
  The sign above the farm at '38 Pecans' in Seguin.While he's able to at least partially irrigate his trees, it doesn't make up for the lack of rain
  
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• At-home tricks to fix small dents in your car

  25-09-2023 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After severe thunderstorms and hail blew through Central Texas late Sunday evening, some residents might have woken up this morning with cracked window shields, roof damage and, yes, dents in their cars.Here are some at-home tips and tricks to remove dents or dings from your vehicle, courtesy of used vehicle company Carvana.Grab a plungerFor any small to medium-sized round dents, a cup plunger can be your best friend. Pour out plenty of water on both the car and the plunger to h
  
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• FAA: Normal operations after morning ground stop at AUS

  25-09-2023 16:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Federal Aviation Administration said operations are normal after a ground stop was issued Monday morning at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
  An FAA spokesperson said departures were briefly paused due to a telecommunications issue.
  An AUS spokesperson said the earlier radio issues were localized to AUS.
  Flights were rerouted to other airports such as Houston and Dallas, depending on their origin airport, the spokesperson said. The FAA said passengers should check
  
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• FAA: Ground stop at AUS for arriving flights

  25-09-2023 16:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop Monday morning at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for arriving flights.
  A spokesperson said the ground stop is expected to last about an hour or more. There are radio issues localized to AUS.
  Flights are rerouting to other airports such as Houston and Dallas, depending on their origin airport.
  AUS said departing flights can take off, but there may be delays. An AUS spokesperson could not say how many depart
  
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• MLS After Dark: Austin FC, LA Galaxy end in 3-3 tie after 3-hour weather delay

  25-09-2023 16:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dejan Joveljic scored in the 89th minute, Michael Barrios' first goal with Los Angeles came in stoppage time and the Galaxy rallied for a 3-3 draw with Austin FC on Sunday night in a match that started three hours late at 11:30 p.m. CT because of a thunderstorm.Austin snaps a club-record four-match losing streak at home in all competitions and ends a three-match skid against the Galaxy with the tie. LA was trying to become the first team to beat Austin four times in a
  
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• Texas Southern Band members injured in golf cart crash at Grambling State University

  25-09-2023 15:24 via kxan.com
  
  GRAMBLING, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Two members of the Texas Southern University Band were injured after an accident at Grambling State University over the weekend.
  Grambling State University Police responded to the golf car accident at the rear of Eddie Robinson Stadium on Sat., Sept. 23.
  Once at the scene, GSU officers learned that a GSU student lost control of their golf cart.
  A Texas Southern Band member was struck as the golf cart flipped, and another Texas Southern Band member was injured w
  
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• Asteroid passing Earth: Why NASA's OSIRIS-REx is now heading towards a once dangerous space rock

  25-09-2023 14:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - NASA brought rock samples back from space for the first time since the Apollo Mission over the weekend. The OSIRIS-REx mission launched in 2016 towards Bennu, a more than four billion year old asteroid orbiting our sun."It took us about two years to actually catch up to it in the right place and be able to get into orbit," said NASA Senior Scientist Amy Simon.Once in orbit, OSIRIS-REx scanned the surface of the asteroid before eventually touching down and collecting a sample in 2
  
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• Cars, homes in Round Rock damaged after Sunday night hail storm

  25-09-2023 14:19 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- People in Round Rock and the Austin area woke up to shattered windshields, dented cars, and damaged roofs Monday morning after hail fell from the sky overnight.
  KXAN viewers shared their videos and photos of the severe storm from overnight and its aftermath.Roy Armendariz said he saw baseball-sized hail fall in his Cat Hollow neighborhood. That kind of hail can harm people and animals that are outside. Armendariz said he had to save his pet who was outside in the stor
  
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• Cars, homes damaged after Sunday night hail storm

  25-09-2023 14:19 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- People in the Austin area woke up to shattered windshields, dented cars, and damaged roofs Monday morning after hail fell from the sky overnight.
  KXAN viewers shared their videos and photos of the severe storm from overnight and its aftermath.Roy Armendariz said he saw baseball-sized hail fall in his Cat Hollow neighborhood. That kind of hail can harm people and animals that are outside. Armendariz said he had to save his pet who was outside in the storm when it start
  
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• Texas ranks among states most impacted by natural disasters, study says

  25-09-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas continues to rank among the states most impacted by natural disasters, a new study showed.The state ranks third most-impacted by natural disasters over the past four decades, according to the study by WalletHub. Only Mississippi and Louisiana rank higher, while Florida and Iowa round out the top five.The website ranked all 50 states by looking at the number of natural disasters since 1980 that have caused at least $1 billion in damages, as well as the damage cost per
  
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• Another round of storms possible late day

  25-09-2023 12:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Severe storms brought tennis and baseball sized hail to the I-35 corridor Sunday evening, leaving behind what is likely to add up to millions of dollars in damage. PHOTOS: Large, damaging hail pummels parts of Central TexasAnother round of showers and thunderstorms is possible later today, but storm coverage shouldn't be as widespread. There is a low risk of severe storms for those in Austin and southward, threats being large hail and damaging winds.Low risk of severe storms Mon
  
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• A few more showers/thunderstorms today

  25-09-2023 12:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There were at least 55 reports of hail in Central Texas Sunday night. Most of the hail reports come from Williamson and Travis Counties. The hail seemed to parallel I-35.So far, the largest hail stone reported is 3.50" 3 miles north of Round Rock that caused wind shield and window damage at a local car dealership. There were multiple reports of hail 2 to 3" in diameter. PHOTOS: Large, damaging hail pummels parts of Central TexasThe rain was heaviest in much of western Gillespie
  
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• West Austin neighbors petition against self-driving cars

  25-09-2023 05:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Stopped at a red light near Austin Community College, Jinous Rouhani says she narrowly avoided having her car hit by a driverless Cruise vehicle.“The Cruise car turned onto Rio Grande and it was so close to hitting my car,” she said. “I closed my eyes and just knew it was imminent but luckily it missed me.”The Pemberton Heights resident says the driverless vehicles have caused congestion in her neighborhood at night. Cruise driverless cars turning he
  
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• PHOTOS: Large, damaging hail pummels parts of Central Texas

  25-09-2023 05:36 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video at the top of this story shows large hail falling in Round Rock, courtesy Suzette Cowan.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Large, dangerous hail fell in parts of Central Texas Sunday night as severe storms moved through the area.
  Viewers submitted photos to KXAN, showing just how big the hail got in places like Georgetown and Round Rock, as well as the damage it caused to windshields and windows.
  Shattered windows from large hail in the Cat Hollow neighborhood in Austin on Sept. 24,
  
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• Brandon Baker, top ranked OL in 2024 recruiting class, commits to Texas Longhorns

  25-09-2023 04:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns landed a verbal commitment from one of the best offensive linemen in the country Sunday night.Brandon Baker, a 6-foot-5, 285-pound tackle out of Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, announced his commitment to the Longhorns live on 247Sports' YouTube channel. He's a 5-star recruit and the top-rated offensive lineman in the 2024 recruiting class according to the 247Sports composite ratings. He chose Texas over Florida State, Oregon, Nebraska an
  
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• 'Iron sharpens iron' when the Texas Longhorns defend in the red zone

  25-09-2023 03:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The old sports cliche of a team "bending but not breaking," is of course rooted in a myriad of examples, and the Texas Longhorns defense certainly fits that bill so far this season.Baylor reached the Longhorns' red zone, the area between the 20-yard line and the goal line, six times and came away with only two field goals. Two of the times the Bears advanced the ball that deep in Longhorns territory were from muffed punts, but even when Baylor's offense marched it close, th
  
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