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• Eagles to make one last stop in Austin with 2024 tour date

  26-10-2023 23:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Classic rock legends are making their way to Austin at the beginning of next year. The Eagles will be performing at Moody Center on Feb. 2, 2024, as a part of The Long Goodbye Final Tour with special guest Steely Dan, Moody Center confirmed on social media. Tickets go on sale Nov. 3 at 10 a.m., but fans can buy tickets on presale through the Moody Center starting at 10 a.m. Nov. 1 through 10 p.m. Nov. 2 by using the code “SOUTHLAMAR”.The Eagles an
  
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• Increasingly wet Friday with more rain this weekend

  26-10-2023 22:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Grab the umbrella as we have another day of rain and storms ahead of us. The rain won't be as persistent as it was on Thursday, but our day will get increasingly wet as rain coverage increases through the morning and peaks during the afternoon.View your neighborhood rainfall totalsWe're not expecting strong or severe storms today and the tornado risk is much lower.Storms on Thursday brought one confirmed tornado at 8:01 a.m. four miles north-northwest of Lockhart, well southeast
  
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• Additional downpours coming after significant rainfall event

  26-10-2023 22:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After 6-8 inches of welcome rain in the Hill Country Wednesday night into early Thursday, and flow returning to many of our creeks and rivers, we are expecting another wet and gray day on Friday.Storms early Thursday brought rain totals as high as 8.34" on the San Saba/Llano County line, 7.41" in western Llano County, and 6.53" in Lampasas County. Some parts of Austin tallied nearly 4 inches of welcome rain. View your neighborhood rainfall totalsStorms also brought one confirmed
  
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• Austin's MetroBike program awarded $11.3M federal grant

  26-10-2023 21:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Enhancements are en route to Austin's MetroBike program, following news it was named the recipient of an $11.3 million federal grant.The funding will help expand the MetroBike bike share program and transit it to a completely electric bicycle fleet, per a Thursday city release. Right now, only 43% of the 800-bicycle fleet are electric bicycles, with the remainder classified as traditional bikes.The dollars were awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation's Transportation A
  
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• PHOTOS: Severe storms, flooding slam parts of Central Texas

  26-10-2023 20:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Severe storms, flooding and even tornado sightings have cropped up throughout Central Texas Thursday.
  As flood risks continue through Thursday evening, here's a look at some of the damages captured by KXAN crews and viewers.
  
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• Man charged with murder sentenced to 9 years in prison

  26-10-2023 20:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was convicted and sentenced by a court Oct. 13 in connection with the death of a person in north Austin in July 2021.Milo Douglas was sentenced to serve nine years in state prison for the murder of 48-year-old Lauren Gums, according to court documents. PAST COVERAGE: 2 charged with murder in connection with north Austin homicideRecords showed Douglas pleaded guilty ahead of his sentencing.According to court documents, Douglas received a jail credit of 117 days toward
  
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• Flooding shuts down Austin Recreation Center polling location

  26-10-2023 19:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The heavy rainfall Thursday morning led to the closure of one polling location in central Austin.
  The Travis County Clerk's Office announced the Austin Recreation Center, located at 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., would have to close as an early voting site because of flooding. Staff members are now directing voters to go to other nearby locations like the University of Texas Flawn Academic Center, 2304 Whitis Avenue, or Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street.Turnout tracker: How
  
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• 346-acre Caldwell County project part of $15B plan to build 'mini cities' around Austin, Dallas

  26-10-2023 19:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (ABJ) -- On the heels of announcing a plan to invest $15 billion to essentially build 10 mini-cities around Central Texas, it might come as a surprise to hear Red Oak Development Group CEO Tom Staub admit he fully understands he didn't pick a great time to do it.He listed off the reasons: Many developers are not buying land because of high prices. Builders are being cautious about what projects they are taking on because of rising construction costs. Existing home sales are reaching decad
  
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• Landowner withdraws plans to build scrutinized, private South Llano River dam

  26-10-2023 17:58 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN's previous coverage of the proposed South Llano River private damAUSTIN (KXAN) -- Amid public pressure, a landowner on the South Llano River has withdrawn their plans to build a controversial dam that would impede water from flowing into the Highland Lakes. MORE: Houston oil executive wants to build private dam for recreation on South Llano RiverGregory Garland, former CEO of Phillips 66, first applied with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCE
  
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• Medical Examiner walks through autopsy of Mike Ramos in APD officer's murder trial

  26-10-2023 16:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The state continued to bring witnesses Thursday in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos.
  Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.K-9 unit body camera footageJared Retkofsky with the Austin Police Department's K-9 unit was the final witness Thursday. His body camera vide
  
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• Day 4: Prosecutors continue case against APD Officer Christopher Taylor

  26-10-2023 16:03 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The video above is KXAN's coverage during day 3 of trial on Wednesday.
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The state will continue to bring witnesses Thursday in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos.
  Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.KXAN's Grace Reader will be in court Thursday and w
  
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• VIDEO: Tornadoes spotted as severe weather moves through Central Texas

  26-10-2023 15:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Severe weather is moving across Central Texas Thursday morning. Tornado Warnings were briefly issued in various counties across the KXAN viewing area. A live blog of up-to-date weather coverage is below.
  11:06 a.m.New tornado warning issued near Hays and Caldwell Counties.
  The warning includes Uhland and Niederwald until 11:30 a.m.Find more on current weather conditions on the KXAN First Warning Weather page.Damage picked up from Caldwell County near Ridge R
  
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• BLOG: Tornados spotted as severe weather moves through Central Texas

  26-10-2023 15:40 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Severe weather is moving across Central Texas Thursday morning. Tornado Warnings were briefly issued in various counties across the KXAN viewing area. A live blog of up-to-date weather coverage is below.
  9:29 a.m.Tornado Warning for Hays County expired. Find more on current weather conditions on the KXAN First Warning Weather page.
  9:13 a.m.The Lower Colorado River Auth
  
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• Llano ISD delays start by 2 hours Thursday due to weather

  26-10-2023 14:04 via kxan.com
  
  LLANO, Texas (KXAN) – Due to the rain moving through Llano County Thursday morning, the Llano Independent School District is delaying the start of classes by two hours, according to a Facebook post by the Llano County Office of Emergency Management.Flash flood risk continuesThe OEM said buses will run two hours later than normal.
  The county's Facebook page is also providing updates on flooded roads and other weather conditions in the area.
  This is a developing story.
  
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• LIVE: Llano ISD delays start by 2 hours Thursday due to weather

  26-10-2023 14:04 via kxan.com
  
  LLANO, Texas (KXAN) – Due to the rain moving through Llano County Thursday morning, the Llano Independent School District is delaying the start of classes by two hours, according to a Facebook post by the Llano County Office of Emergency Management.Flash flood risk continuesThe OEM said buses will run two hours later than normal.
  The county's Facebook page is also providing updates on flooded roads and other weather conditions in the area.
  This is a developing story.
  
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• 6 months to arrest repeat suspect, APD sex crimes unit explains delay

  26-10-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — "You're asking me to say I've put it off for this long, but the reality is I have not had time," Austin Police Detective Andrea Mittel said during her testimony at a bond hearing for a man accused of multiple sex assaults.Detective Andrea Mittel started working on the APD sex crimes unit in January. (KXAN photo/Brianna Hollis)
  "So you didn't have time in six months to take what you believe to be a violent individual off the streets, you're telling me you were that overworke
  
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• Local high school students to take part in trade event Thursday

  26-10-2023 13:55 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – Central Texas high school students will get a hands-on experience in the world of construction thanks to a non-profit on Thursday.
  The Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF) will hold its San Antonio / Austin Trades Day event at the Texas State University Events Center on Charles Austin Drive from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.According to CIEF, more than 375 students from 17 area high schools will take part in activities including operating a virtual excavator and
  
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• $210K gets you 'unforgettable' experience at 2024 Paris Olympics

  26-10-2023 13:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The company that is outfitting Team USA for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris wants to give you and a special someone in your life the opportunity to experience the games in style. All you need is a couple hundred thousand dollars.
  According to Neiman Marcus' holiday gift guide, Ralph Lauren is offering a gift package for the summer games.For $210,000 you get:Four days, three nights at a premium hotelTwo tickets to the Opening CeremonyTwo tickets to two Olympic eventsDinner f
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Police update following at least 16 dead in Maine mass killing; manhunt on for shooter as residents take shelter

  26-10-2023 11:55 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, and then fled into the night, sparking a massive search by hundreds of officers while frightened residents in multiple communities stayed locked in their homes Thursday under a shelter-in-place advisory.A police bulletin identified Robert Card, 40, as a person of interest in the attack that sent panicked bowlers scrambling behind pins when shots rang out around 7 p.m. Wed
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Police update following 18 dead in Maine mass killing; manhunt on for shooter as residents take shelter

  26-10-2023 11:55 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine’s governor says 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Maine. Gov. Janet Mills made the remarks at a press conference Thursday.A man shot and killed the victims at a bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston and then fled into the night, sparking a massive search by hundreds of officers while frightened residents stayed locked in their homes Thursday under a shelter-in-place advisory.Mills said the shooting suspect, Robert Card, is consi
  
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• The suspect in the fatal Maine shootings is still at large. Residents are sheltering in place

  26-10-2023 11:55 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Authorities carried out a massive search Thursday for a U.S. Army reservist who they say killed 18 people and wounded 13 at a bowling alley and a bar in a mass shooting that sent panicked patrons scrambling under tables and behind bowling pins and gripped the entire state of Maine in fear.Schools, doctor's offices and grocery stores closed and people stayed behind locked doors in cities as far away as 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the scenes of Wednesday ni
  
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• Police took Army reservist suspected in Maine killings for evaluation in July after erratic behavior

  26-10-2023 11:55 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A U.S. Army reservist suspected of killing at least 18 people in Maine had been taken by police for an evaluation after military officials became concerned that he was acting erratically in mid-July, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.The official said commanders in the Army Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment became concerned in mid-July that Robert Card was acting erratically while the unit was training at the U.S. Military Academy at West
  
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• At least 18 dead in Maine mass killing; manhunt on for shooter as residents take shelter

  26-10-2023 11:55 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine’s governor says at least 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Maine, and state police have issued a murder warrant for the suspect, who is still at large. Gov. Janet Mills made the remarks at a press conference Thursday.A man shot and killed the victims at a bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston and then fled into the night, sparking a massive search by hundreds of officers while frightened residents stayed locked in their homes Th
  
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• At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing; manhunt on for shooter as residents take shelter

  26-10-2023 11:55 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday and then fled into the night, sparking a massive search by hundreds of officers while frightened residents stayed locked in their homes.A police bulletin identified Robert Card, 40, as a person of interest in the attack that sent panicked bowlers scrambling behind pins when shots rang out around 7 p.m. Card was described as a firearms instructor believed to b
  
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• At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing and police hunt for the shooter as residents take shelter

  26-10-2023 08:16 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday and then fled into the night, sparking a massive search by hundreds of officers while frightened residents stayed locked in their homes.
  A police bulletin identified Robert Card, 40, as a person of interest in the attack that sent panicked bowlers scrambling behind pins when shots rang out around 7 p.m. Card was described as a firearms instructor believed to
  
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• At least 16 dead in Maine shooting as police hunt for 'person of interest' and residents shelter

  26-10-2023 06:34 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A man opened fire at a bar and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, wounding dozens of others and throwing the state's second-largest city into chaos as hundreds of police searched for a person of interest and residents were ordered to shelter in place.
  A police intelligence bulletin identified Robert Card, who was trained as a firearms instructor at a U.S. Army Reserve training facility in Maine, as the person of interest. Th
  
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• Taylor ISD names the new superintendent finalist

  26-10-2023 05:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -– The Taylor ISD School Board has named Dr. Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen as the finalist for the new superintendent, the school district announced on social media.Garcia-Edwardsen has served in education for over two decades. She has a doctorate in School Improvement from Texas State University.Her tenure includes her roles as the Chief of Schools at Newbraunfauls ISD, the Deputy Academic Officer at Hays CISD, and a teacher, assistant principal and principal in Del Valle ISD.&n
  
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• Taylor ISD names finalist for superintendent

  26-10-2023 05:46 via kxan.com
  
  TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) -– The Taylor Independent School District Board of Trustees named theirlone finalist for superintendent on Tuesday night.Dr. Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen will start Nov. 13, the district announced.
  She was Chief of Schools at New Braunfels ISD, Deputy Academic Officer at Hays CISD and a teacher, assistant principal and principal in Del Valle ISD. “We believe Dr. Garcia-Edwardsen’s strong instructional leadership and high expectations will help every stude
  
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• Firearms instructor treated at mental health facility is person of interest in Maine shooting: cops

  26-10-2023 05:24 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The man identified as a person of interest in a mass killing in Maine is a firearms instructor trained by the military and was recently committed to a mental health facility, according to a state police bulletin.
  The police intelligence bulletin, reviewed by The Associated Press, was being circulated to law enforcement officials on Wednesday night after the shootings that left at least 16 people dead.
  The bulletin says the man, Robert Card, had been trained as a fire
  
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• 'It hurts us,' Tension on House floor stalls debate on border bill; bill later passes House

  26-10-2023 05:10 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The article is updated to show that the House passed House Bill 4 overnight Wednesday.AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Texas House passed border security legislation overnight Wednesday after tension among Democrats and Republicans in the Texas House reached a boiling point Wednesday evening amid debate.The House approved HB 4, which would create a Class B misdemeanor for anyone to enter Texas illegally. House Democrats filed dozens of amendments to the bill.With 47 amendments filed, Repu
  
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• 'It hurts us,' Tension on House floor stalls debate on border bill

  26-10-2023 05:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Tension among Democrats and Republicans in the Texas House reached a boiling point Wednesday evening amid debate over border security legislation.The House took up HB 4, which would create a Class B misdemeanor for anyone to enter Texas illegally. House Democrats filed dozens of amendments to the bill.With 47 amendments filed, Republican House members pushed through a motion to cut off additional amendments to the bill.Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine) filed the motion.Rep. Arm
  
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• People in Llano welcome Wednesday rainfall

  26-10-2023 04:56 via kxan.com
  
  LLANO, Texas (KXAN) -- As dark skies poured heavy rain onto Llano's Main Street, most people kept inside - but they still welcomed the wet weather."It was very nice," said Morgan Williamson, who was playing darts with her friends.
  The Llano County Emergency Management department said while crews were keeping an eye on the storm, they didn't expect any major flooding because the reservoir has plenty of space to hold water.
  “It’s good for the grass because it’s really dry," said
  
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• Manor ISD investigating threats made through anonymous Instagram account

  26-10-2023 04:52 via kxan.com
  
  MANOR, Texas (KXAN) — Manor ISD police are investigating the credibility of school shooting threats made to one of its middle schools through an anonymous social media page this week.Chief Clarence Yarbrough said the department is aware of the social media threats made against Decker Middle School. As a result, police presence has been increased at all MISD campuses as the department continues its investigation into the threats.In a statement, Yarbrough said "we have increased our patrol p
  
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• At least 16 dead in Maine shooting and dozens injured, law enforcement officials tell AP

  26-10-2023 04:18 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — At least 16 people have been killed and dozens of others injured in shootings in Lewiston, Maine, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
  The shootings happened Wednesday evening at a bar and bowling alley.
  The officials were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
  THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — At least 10
  
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• At least 10 dead in Maine shooting and number expected to rise, law enforcement officials tell AP

  26-10-2023 03:47 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — At least 10 people were killed Wednesday in shootings in Lewiston, Maine, and the death toll is expected to rise, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
  The officials said multiple people had also been wounded. Investigators were still processing the crime scenes and working to gather evidence. Police were searching for the man who opened fire Wednesday at two locations in the Maine city.
  The officials were not authorized to publicly discuss details
  
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• Married at First Sight now casting in Austin

  26-10-2023 02:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Married at First Sight, a reality TV show, said it was now casting in the Austin area for a future season of the show.The premise of the show focuses on singles who would legally get married the moment they first meet. Following eight weeks of marriage, the couple then decides to either get a divorce or stay married.The series first aired in 2014, and the seventeenth season of the show premiered earlier this month.Click here to find out more about signing up.
  
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• CTX Mobility Authority: Multiple toll rate increases to begin Jan. 1

  26-10-2023 02:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — During Wednesday’s meeting, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority board discussed an annual toll rate increase, which is now set to go into effect Jan. 1.The mobility authority said the 3.7% increase was “consistent with the Consumer Price Index,” and it would result in a $0.02 to $0.05 increase per toll gantry on 183A, 290, 71, 45SW and 183 Toll.According to officials, the MoPac Express Lane would also increase by $.07 per segment.
  
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• What to know when getting checked for breast cancer

  26-10-2023 01:47 via kxan.com
  
  BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  Breast cancer is described as a disease predominantly in women where the cells in the breast grow out of control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  Radiologic technologist Kelly Vessel works at an imaging facility in Baton Rouge. She provided a few early signs and symptoms of breast cancer to look for."When checking for early signs of breast cancer, look for new lumps or masses,
  
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• Thunderbird Coffee owner files rezoning request, exploring 'public house' concepts

  26-10-2023 01:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The owner of Thunderbird Coffee in East Austin said that he is exploring options for rezoning the location, after announcing last week the upcoming closure of the 17-year-old shop.Ryan McElroy said that the business has not seen sustainable demand since the pandemic."However, we are exploring other concepts and are hopeful to keep the laid-back feel that the coffee shop had for the past 17 years, including working with the existing building and adding parking on the adjacen
  
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• Apartment complex in Hyde Park named after former city mayor

  26-10-2023 00:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An apartment complex in Hyde Park has a new name that's familiar to many Austinites.The Workforce Affordable Complex will now be called The Adler -- named after former City of Austin Mayor Steve Adler, according to a news release from Affordable Central Texas.Back in 2016, Adler worked to address affordable housing availability for middle-income workers, the release said. This then led to the start of the Austin Housing Conservancy, which has preserved workforce affordable housi
  
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• Can a Texas judge refuse to marry gay couples? Texas Supreme Court to rule

  26-10-2023 00:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments relating to disciplinary action taken against a Waco-area judge who refuses to perform same-sex marriages.The case tests the authority of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct while pitting LGBTQ+ rights against the discretion granted to elected officials on religious grounds.In 2019, the Commission issued a warning to McClennan County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley for her refusal to perform marriages for same-sex
  
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