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• Magnitude 4.0 earthquake among 5 reported in Texas

  09-10-2023 23:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- At least five earthquakes occurred in Texas on Monday, one of them was reported at a 4.0 magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website.The 4.0 magnitude earthquake happened in Nordheim, which is southeast of San Antonio. Another one occurred about 30 miles west of Nordheim in Falls City. That earthquake was reported as a magnitude 3.5, according to USGS. Magnitude 4.0 earthquake reported in South TexasBack in September, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake was
  
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• How Sarkisian would have handled goal line stand vs. OU differently

  09-10-2023 22:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - In Texas' 34-30 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday in the Red River Rivalry, a couple of key momentum swings seemed to decide the game. The Longhorns held the lead late but ultimately suffered their first loss of the year.The Sooners drove down the field to score the game-winning touchdown with 1:17 left in the game with no timeouts. That, along with a defensive stand for Oklahoma, are the two moments that are pointed to in hindsight where the Sooners won. Inches away from scoring at c
  
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• ATCEMS: No naloxone doses administered by EMTs during ACL Weekend 1

  09-10-2023 22:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services officials said its staff didn't administer any doses of Narcan or Naloxone during the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, a spokesperson told KXAN Monday.This year's festival marked the first time attendees could both receive a free opioid overdose reversal treatment and receive training on how to use it. ACL festival organizers told KXAN Oct. 2 they wanted this to be a "proactive measure" for attendees to
  
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• Conservative PAC leader’s meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes leads to condemnations, escalates GOP infighting

  09-10-2023 22:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (The Texas Tribune) -- House Speaker Dade Phelan strongly condemned the leader of a major conservative PAC and demanded that elected officials — including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — return money they received from the group, one day after The Texas Tribune reported that it had recently hosted well-known white supremacist Nick Fuentes."This (is) not just a casual misstep,” Phelan said in a statement. “It’s indicative of the moral, political rot that has been feste
  
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• Gov. Greg Abbott extends Texas' 'complete support' to Israel amid Hamas attack

  09-10-2023 21:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shared his condemnation of the Hamas' attacks on Israel and announced Monday an allocation of extra funds to protect Jewish organizations statewide.More than 1,000 people have died since the attack began this weekend, according to reporting from NBC News.RELATED: Austin rabbi reacts to outbreak of Israel-Hamas war“The State of Texas condemns these heinous acts of violence and inhumanity against Israel and its people by ruthless terrorists,
  
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• Passing rain showers for some areas on Tuesday

  09-10-2023 21:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tropical moisture from two tropical storms in the Pacific and a low pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to move into southeast Texas Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing cloudy skies locally with a few passing, light rain showers.There is higher than normal uncertainty in how much rain ends up falling in our area depending on where the tropical moisture ends up, but we currently expect a 50% chance of light rain Tuesday and early Wednesday with rain totals generally und
  
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• Austin music fans, Latin bands rally after barge incident on Lady Bird Lake

  09-10-2023 20:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —A Latin band in Austin is gearing up for its first performance after a barge incident during a Lady Bird Lake performance.The Latin Dukes were performing at the final Latino Moonlight Serenades event Sept. 28. The Texas Rowing Center hosts the seasonal six-show series, featuring local Latin bands performing on Lady Bird Lake on full moon evenings.During the final number of their performance, bassist Chris La Cava told KXAN he saw a rush of water on top of the floating barge
  
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• Everything the Texas Longhorns want is still in front of them despite Oklahoma loss

  09-10-2023 20:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The main goal for the Texas Longhorns this season has been to play for the Big 12 Conference championship, and even with the hiccup at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, it's still firmly in sight.The No. 9 Longhorns have a chance to heal up some bumps and bruises with a bye week before they head to play Big 12 newcomer Houston on Oct. 21, and in a college football landscape where one loss is mostly treated with panic, the team just has to "handle its business," head coach Steve
  
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• CapMetro suspending rail service for 3 days in October

  09-10-2023 20:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — CapMetro's MetroRail service will be suspended for a few days in late October as crews continue work on the upcoming McKalla Station near Q2 Stadium in north Austin.The transit authority said rail services will be suspended beginning Oct. 21. Services are expected to resume on Oct. 23.Alternative services heading to and from downtown will be available on Oct. 21 for the following stations:
  Leander: Shuttle Route 454, Route 985 Leander/Lakeline DirectLakeline: 
  
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• Austin, Cedar Park fire departments respond to structure fire involving solar panels

  09-10-2023 18:52 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department and the Cedar Park Fire Department are responding to reports of a structure fire in the 10200 block of Fossmoor Street, AFD said in a social media post Monday.Per AFD, initial reports said there were flames visible under solar panels on the roof. Residents are asked to avoid the area as crews respond to the scene.This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.
  
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• Austin, Cedar Park fire departments knock out structure fire involving solar panels

  09-10-2023 18:52 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department and the Cedar Park Fire Department are responding to reports of a structure fire in the 10200 block of Fossmoor Street, AFD said in a social media post Monday.Per AFD, initial reports said there were flames visible under solar panels on the roof. Residents are asked to avoid the area as crews respond to the scene.In a follow-up social media post, AFD said the fire had been knocked down around noon Monday. Some personnel remained on scen
  
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• DPS pursuit ends with vehicle in pond; 1 arrest, 5 migrants detained

  09-10-2023 18:27 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A pursuit involving the Texas Department of Public Safety ended up with the vehicle that was being pursued landing in a pond at the El Paso Country Club on Sunday morning, Oct. 8, a DPS spokesman confirmed to KTSM.The pursuit began at Mesa and Doniphan and ended with the pursued vehicle going into a pond at the golf course off Country Club Drive, said DPS Sgt. Eliot Torres.The driver of the pursued vehicle and five migrants inside bailed out of the vehicle before it went
  
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• Austin Fire responding to gas line hit in north Austin

  09-10-2023 18:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department is sending a hazmat task force to north Austin after reports of a gas line hit by an excavator.Crews are responding to the 1400 block of Meadowmear Drive. That's located near Dessau Road in north Austin.According to initial reports from AFD, an excavator hit a six-inch line within the block. AFD is asking people to avoid the area.In an update, AFD told KXAN three families in neighboring homes were evacuated. Dessau Road has been shut down in both
  
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• Ken Paxton to file criminal doxing complaints against 12 House impeachment managers

  09-10-2023 18:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday morning he intends to file criminal complaints against the 12 state representatives who led his impeachment trial. He claims they threatened him by publishing his personal information, including his home address, in a document release last week and broke a new state law.
  "The impeachment managers clearly have a desire to threaten me with harm when they released this information last week," Paxton said in a statement. "I&rsq
  
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• 'Horse manure': Texas representative fires back at Paxton over criminal complaints

  09-10-2023 18:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday morning he intends to file criminal complaints against the 12 state representatives who led his impeachment trial. He claims they threatened him by publishing his personal information, including his home address, in a document release last week and broke a new state law.
  "The impeachment managers clearly have a desire to threaten me with harm when they released this information last week," Paxton said in a statement. "I&rsq
  
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• Palestinian supporters host rally at Capitol Sunday

  09-10-2023 17:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – A group supporting Palestinians rallied at the Texas State Capitol Sunday, more than a day after Hamas launched its attack on Israel.
  A rally member told KXAN that they were surprised by Saturday morning's attack and condemn the loss of life. More than 1,000 people have died since the attack began, according to reporting from NBC News."We're here to support the freedom of the Palestinian people which is the freedom to live, the freedom to have basic human rights. We need to
  
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• Austin rabbi reacts to outbreak of Israel-Hamas war

  09-10-2023 17:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The war between Israel and Hamas has impacted the Israeli community in Central Texas.
  Rabbi Daniel Septimus, chief executive officer of Shalom Austin, spoke to KXAN about the feelings he and his congregation have right now.
  "It's just unprecedented what we're seeing happening in Israel. And this is taking place on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, which was also a surprise attack, except this attack in particular was done in ways that really affected the civilians
  
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• Here's what was lost, found after ACL Weekend One

  09-10-2023 17:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lose your phone, wallet or glasses at Austin City Limits over the weekend? You're not alone.
  The post-festival lost and found opened Monday morning for festival-goers to find their missing items.
  As of Monday morning, there were more than 15 phones, 10 wallets, 30 IDs, 50 credit cards, several key sets, bags, glasses and some jewelry pieces in the lost and found awaiting their owners.
  A full gallery of found items is online. Some items are identified only by last name, such
  
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• Eclipse Tips: Why you need glasses to prevent permanent eye damage during an eclipse

  09-10-2023 16:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We're just days away from the first of two solar eclipses to pass over Central Texas over the next few months.On Oct. 14, an annular eclipse will cross the state from northwest to southeast, peaking over Austin at 11:54 a.m. Viewing the eclipse safely will require some prep on your part."(I see) a few patients a year that have either accidentally looked at the sun or were trying to view an eclipse," said Dr. Andrew Neighbors, a Seattle-based optometrist.According to Neighbo
  
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• PHOTOS: Day 3 of 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival

  09-10-2023 14:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Weekend One of the Austin City Limits music festival wrapped up Sunday night as thousands flocked to Zilker Park.Mumford & Sons, Odesza, Hozier, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Labrinth and many others took the stage Sunday.If you need a recap, here's a look at Day One and Day Two of the festival.Here are some pics from Day Three of Weekend One:Mumford & SonsMarcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons performs during the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, Sunday, O
  
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• Israeli survivors recount terror at music festival, where Hamas militants killed at least 260

  09-10-2023 13:22 via kxan.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — The night was a getaway. Thousands of young men and women gathered at a vast field in southern Israel near the Gaza border to dance without a care. Old and new friends jumped up and down, reveling the swirl of the bass-heavy beats.Maya Alper was standing toward the back of the bar with teams of environmentally conscious volunteers, picking up trash and passing out free vodka shots to party-goers who reused their cups. Just after 6.a.m., as a light-blue dawn broke and the h
  
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• Tropical moisture brings rain to some

  09-10-2023 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A gorgeous start to the work week... but two tropical storms in the Eastern Pacific may throw just enough moisture at Texas to bring rain chances back to our area tomorrow.Today will be pleasant with afternoon highs in the mid-80s, mainly sunny skies and dry conditions. Our next chance of rain arrives tomorrow as moisture from two tropical systems in the Pacific Ocean heads to Texas.While there is high uncertainty in how much rainfall we will get out of this in Central Texas, it
  
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• Mild temperatures today then a little cooling tomorrow

  09-10-2023 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day dawned sunny at most locations but mid- and upper-level moisture have advanced into the area resulting in an increase in clouds.Afternoon highs will peak in the mid 80s at most locations on a day where the normal high is 85°.
  Two tropical storms are in the far eastern Pacific. Their names are Lidia and Max. Both are headed to the west coast of Mexico. Moisture from both will lead to the next chance for showers and a few thunderstorms Tuesday and Tuesday night, linger
  
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• Two in hospital after downtown Austin shooting early Monday

  09-10-2023 12:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said two people were in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a shooting early Monday morning in downtown Austin. Police said a Department of Public Safety trooper witnessed the shooting.
  According to APD, the DPS trooper saw the shooting around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection at East Seventh Street and the Interstate 35 service road.The drivers left the scene, APD said, and one of them was stopped in the 2200 block of Interstate35.
  Later, APD
  
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• One in hospital after downtown Austin shooting early Monday

  09-10-2023 12:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said one person was in the hospital early Monday morning after a shooting between two drivers in downtown Austin. Police said a Department of Public Safety trooper witnessed the shooting.
  According to APD, the DPS trooper saw the shooting around 1:30 a.m. at East Seventh Street and the Interstate 35 service road.The drivers left the scene, APD said, and one of them was stopped in the 2200 block of Interstate35.
  University of Texas Police told APD a person with
  
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• Israel seals off Gaza after attacks by Hamas; Americans among the dead

  09-10-2023 12:07 via kxan.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and sealed it off from food, fuel, and other supplies in retaliation for a bloody incursion by Hamas militants, as the war's death toll rose to nearly 1,600 on both sides. Hamas also escalated on Monday, pledging to kill captured Israelis if attacks targeted civilians without warnings.The State Department said at least nine American citizens have been killed in the Hamas attack on Israel. It said an undetermined number of American ci
  
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• At least 11 Americans killed in surprise attacks against Israel, Biden says

  09-10-2023 12:07 via kxan.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and sealed it off from food, fuel, and other supplies in retaliation for a bloody incursion by Hamas militants, as the war's death toll rose to nearly 1,600 on both sides. Hamas also escalated on Monday, pledging to kill captured Israelis if attacks targeted civilians without warnings.At least 11 U.S. citizens have been confirmed dead in the surprise Hamas attacks, U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday.Biden also said the U.S. gove
  
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• Americans confirmed killed as Israel intensifies Gaza strikes and searches for Hamas fighters

  09-10-2023 12:07 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Several U.S. citizens were killed in the onslaught of attacks from Palestinian group Hamas on Israel over the weekend while some remain unaccounted for, the White House National Security Council (NSC) confirmed to The Hill on Sunday.A spokesperson for the NSC said the agency can confirm the deaths of “several” U.S. citizens, but did not provide a specific number.
  “We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected, and wish th
  
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• ATCEMS and APD recruit at Austin City Limits Music Festival for the first time

  09-10-2023 04:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the first time, Austin City Limits Music Festival attendees could leave the festival with a potential job opportunity.Both the Austin Police Department (APD) and Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) are recruiting for more staff. RELATED COVERAGE: PHOTOS: Day 2 of 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival"We have a combined public safety recruiting booth here at ACL. It's the first year we've done it," said Gabe Webber, ATCEMS field operations commander.
  Webber said because o
  
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• Israeli and Palestinian supporters rally across U.S. as Israel declares war after Hamas attack

  09-10-2023 04:07 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Supporters of Israel and backers of the Palestinian cause held competing rallies in several American cities Sunday over the conflict that has killed hundreds and wounded thousands in the Middle East.In New York City, a skirmish broke out between opposing demonstrators near the United Nations compound after a large group of Palestinian supporters rallied in Times Square. Palestinian Americans protested outside the Israeli consulates in Atlanta and Chicago. Former House Speak
  
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• Austin FC overhauls scouting, player personnel departments after missing MLS playoffs

  09-10-2023 03:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A day after they were eliminated from the Major League Soccer playoffs, Austin FC announced changes within its scouting and player personnel departments.Manuel Junco, who has been the club's chief scout since 2020, has left and Sean Rubio, the senior vice president of player personnel, has accepted a job with another MLS club. Rubio also filled in as sporting director after Claudio Reyna resigned. Austin FC eliminated from playoff contention after 4-2 loss to LAFC at homeAu
  
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• Inches away from scoring at critical moment, Longhorns have plenty to think about during bye week

  09-10-2023 02:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — "We gotta let this sting a little bit."Longhorns offensive lineman Christian Jones said after the 34-30 loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry on Saturday that it's on the players to think about what they could have done differently to turn the heartbreak into celebration. Instant Analysis: Sooners QB Dillon Gabriel created many of Texas’ problemsPerhaps the biggest sequence of the game was the Longhorns getting the ball down to Oklahoma's 1-yard line early in the
  
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