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• How people honor Dia de los Muertos

  28-10-2023 21:32 via kxan.com
  
  MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you've ever seen the movie "Coco" you may have an idea about the significance of Dia De Los Muertos. While the movie does a good job of depicting the colors and sentiment behind the celebration, Dia De Los Muertos has a deeper cultural and spiritual tie to many Hispanic families.Dia De Los Muertos is a week-long celebration where families honor their ancestors and dead loved ones. It is a celebration of life and death. The significance of the week-long r
  
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• Flu season ramping up in these states, CDC map shows

  28-10-2023 21:28 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – While COVID-19 spread is on the decline, the flu season is just getting started. New data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show influenza activity ramping up in several U.S. states.
  Last week, six "jurisdictions" (states or territories) had moderate or high flu activity, up from just two jurisdictions the week before.
  The situation is most serious in Alaska, where flu activity is high. In Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico, Puerto Rico and Washington,
  
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• Texas deer population bouncing back following drought

  28-10-2023 21:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife officials are predicting the Texas deer population to rebound from last year when the population was reduced in much of the state due to drought conditions. Enough rain fell during the spring to produce nutrient-rich vegetation that deer rely on. The conditions also helped keep newborn fawns healthy enough to survive beyond their first six months, a crucial milestone, TPWD said. “Overall, the 2023 [and 2024] deer hunting season is expected
  
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• No. 7 Texas overwhelming BYU with defense, leads 21-3 at halftime

  28-10-2023 19:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas played tremendous defense in the first half to build a 21-3 halftime lead over BYU on Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.The No. 7 Longhorns held the Cougars to 113 yards of the total offense and didn't allow them to get in the end zone. BYU scored on a 16-play, 64-yard drive that got them to the Texas 2-yard line in the second quarter, but a delay of game penalty following a timeout by BYU convinced head coach Kalani Sitake to kick a field goal instead of going f
  
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• No. 7 Texas keeps BYU out of the end zone, Murphy wins 1st start 35-6

  28-10-2023 19:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 7 Texas forced three turnovers and took advantage of great field position all game long in a 35-6 win over BYU on Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.The Longhorns' average starting field position was their own 45-yard line, thanks in part to two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Michael Taffee's interception plus a return in the fourth quarter put the Longhorns on BYU's 8-yard line, leading to a touchdown pass from Maalik Murphy to Adonai Mitchell. Jaray Bledsoe
  
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• No. 7 Texas hosts turnover-hungry BYU, head coach Sarkisian's alma mater

  28-10-2023 19:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — If the BYU Cougars can continue their ways by forcing turnovers, it could end up being a long day Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.The Cougars have a turnover margin of plus-9, third-best in FBS coming into Saturday's showdown with No. 7 Texas, and the big question mark is how will backup quarterback Maalik Murphy handle it.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/newslette
  
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• Camila, Matthew McConaughey launch tequila line

  28-10-2023 17:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Matthew and Camila McConaughey are the latest celebrities to launch a tequila line.
  The couple announced their line, called Pantalones Organic Tequila, Wednesday. The tequila is made with 100% premium, organic, blue weber agave, a release said.
  Pantalones Organic Tequila (Courtesy Pantalones Organic Tequila)Pantalones Organic Tequila (Courtesy Pantalones Organic Tequila)The tequila is described as "an agave-forward tequila that is smooth, flavorful, and great for sipping, s
  
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• Police provide more details in deadly north Austin officer-involved shooting

  28-10-2023 17:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Friday, the Austin Police Department identified the man who died in a north Austin shooting involving officers on Oct. 22, as well as provided more details in a news release provided by APD.The man was identified as Cristobal Ordonez Flores, 57, according to police. APD officers involved in fatal north Austin shootingHere is a breakdown of the events provided by APD on what led to the deadly shooting:7:55 p.m.: 911 dispatch receives a call reporting an intoxicated person thre
  
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• Woman, Fort Cavazos soldier arrested in child sexual abuse investigation

  28-10-2023 17:21 via kxan.com
  
  GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A woman and a Fort Cavazos soldier were both arrested in connection with an investigation involving child sexual abuse material and inappropriate acts with children.The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office said on Oct. 20, deputies and an investigator met to investigate Zoe Sophia Williams, 18, of Fredericksburg, and a 22-year-old man who was a Fort Cavazos soldier. The sheriff's office said the two were in a dating relationship.“Upon further investigati
  
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• This is the most banned book in Texas

  28-10-2023 17:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Last month, the state of Florida topped Texas for one controversial title: state with the most school book bans. But did you know the Lone Star State still ranks second overall, with a total of 625 book bans between July 2022 and June 2023?That's according to PEN America, a nonprofit freedom of expression advocacy group, who tracks book challenges and bans in the U.S. And while Texas' 625 total trails behind Florida's staggering 1,400 book ban cases during the same time, it's f
  
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• Wet weather continues as the cold air approaches

  28-10-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This wet weather pattern Central Texas has been in will continue for a few more days. There will be a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, decreasing to 30% of a showers and a few thunderstorms.High temperatures today will warm to the lower to middle 80s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. View your neighborhood rainfall totalsAttention then turns to the cold front. There are differences when it comes to the timing of the front. One model has it coming around sunrise Sunday
  
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• Strong cold front Sunday brings rain, wind and cold

  28-10-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Isolated to widely scattered showers and storms remain possible this evening, but more of you will be dry than get wet. After a very warm and humid day, it will stay a warm night tonight with temperatures not dropping out of the 70s for most areas as clouds increase.
  The strongest cold front of the season arrives on Sunday, but when? The farther north you are the earlier you'll feel the changes. Some areas will get the front as early as daybreak. Closer to Austin the front shoul
  
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• Allred leads crowded field in new Texas Democratic primary poll

  28-10-2023 14:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four months ahead of the primary election in Texas, Rep. Colin Allred leads the Democratic field in a new poll.The primary will feature a slate of candidates, but only two made it into the double digits in the poll conducted by the University of Texas/Texas Politics Project.Allred, who represents Dallas-area Congressional District 32, picked up 21% among the 409 poll respondents who said they planned to vote in the primary. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, p
  
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• García's HR in 11th, Seager's tying shot in 9th rally Rangers past Arizona 6-5 in Series opener

  28-10-2023 06:55 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García hit a game-winning homer in the 11th inning after Corey Seager's tying two-run shot in the ninth, and the Texas Rangers opened this surprise World Series of wild-card teams with a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.The Cuban slugger known as El Bombi drove a 3-1 sinker from Miguel Castro the other way into the right-field seats beyond a leaping Corbin Carroll. It was García's second RBI of the game, setting a record
  
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• Maine mass killing suspect found dead, ending search that put entire state on edge

  28-10-2023 06:40 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The Army reservist who opened fire in a bowling alley and then at a bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people, was found dead Friday from a self-inflicted gunshot, ending an intensive two-day search that had the state on edge.
  Robert Card, a firearms instructor who grew up in the area, was found dead in nearby Lisbon Falls, Gov. Janet Mills said at a Friday night news conference.
  “Like many people I’m breathing a sigh of relief tonight knowing that Robert
  
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• García's HR in 11th, Seager's tying shot in 9th rally Rangers past D-backs 6-5 in Series opener

  28-10-2023 06:25 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García hit an opposite-field homer in the 11th inning, after Corey Seager's tying two-run shot in the ninth, and the Texas Rangers opened this surprise World Series of wild-card teams with a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.The Cuban slugger known as El Bombi hit a 3-1 pitch from Miguel Castro into the right-field seats beyond the glove of a leaping Corbin Carroll. It was García's second RBI of the game, setting a record
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Friday, Oct. 27

  28-10-2023 06:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — LASA outlasted Navarro in a wild 44-43 contest Friday that the Raptors won with an extra point after scoring a touchdown late in the game. LASA and Travis will play for a playoff spot in the regular season finale for both squads Nov. 3.Georgetown topped Glenn 44-41 and Wimberley beat Lago Vista 34-22, but there were a ton of blowouts in Week 10.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
  
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• Recent rain raises water levels at Lake Travis

  28-10-2023 04:37 via kxan.com
  
  LAKE TRAVIS, Texas (KXAN) — The water levels of Lake Travis rose a couple feet after several days of rain this week.According to the Texas Water Development Board, the second-largest of the Highland Lakes rose roughly 2 feet compared to last Friday.This elevation comes after a long, dry summer where drought conditions led to the closure of many of the area's public boat ramps. Lake Travis boat ramp to close Tuesday due to low water levelsJacob Williams, owner of ATX Boat Rentals, said as w
  
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• LIVE: Recent rain raises water levels at Lake Travis

  28-10-2023 04:37 via kxan.com
  
  LAKE TRAVIS, Texas (KXAN) — The water levels of Lake Travis rose a couple feet after several days of rain this week.According to the Texas Water Development Board, the second-largest of the Highland Lakes rose roughly 2 feet compared to last Friday.This elevation comes after a long, dry summer where drought conditions led to the closure of many of the area's public boat ramps. Lake Travis boat ramp to close Tuesday due to low water levelsJacob Williams, owner of ATX Boat Rentals, said as w
  
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• Maine mass killing suspect has been found dead, ending search that put entire state on edge

  28-10-2023 04:23 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine’s governor says the suspect wanted for killing 18 people at a bowling alley and bar has been found dead in Lisbon, Maine.
  His death was confirmed Friday night by Maine’s Gov. Janet Mills.
  THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The man wanted in the mass shooting at a bowling alley and bar that killed 18 people and wounded 13 was found dead Friday, bringing an end to a search that put the
  
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• On-and-off rain continues as we await Sunday cold front

  28-10-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Slow-moving heavy downpours are wetting some areas Friday evening, but will slowly taper off during Friday night football games. Warm, humid weather conditions persist on Saturday with a few scattered downpours as we await a taste of winter on Sunday. View your neighborhood rainfall totalsTexas football fans can expect a warm, muggy day Saturday afternoon for the game in Austin. While there is a 40% chance of a passing shower or thunderstorm, the forecast Saturday looks a little
  
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• Law enforcement official tells Associated Press that Maine mass killing suspect has been found dead

  28-10-2023 03:27 via kxan.com
  
  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 in Maine has been found dead, authorities said Friday.Robert Card, who was wanted in connection with the shootings at Schemengees Bar and Grille and at Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley in Lewiston, is believed to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a law enforcement official tells The Associated Press.The official was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke t
  
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• Parent group says children's image safety online worth protecting

  28-10-2023 01:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — When parents post photos of their children online, they run the risk of bad actors taking those photos for nefarious ends, according to Parents for Image Consent (PIC).The group claims, citing research by ImageShield, that one in five people are victims of "online image abuse."PIC's national spokesperson Cathy Pedrayes said the group wants to help parents keep kids safe and limit the damage such abuse can cause."If it's grandma sharing the photo, maybe you're okay with that
  
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• Retired teachers hope for long awaited pension adjustment

  28-10-2023 00:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Joe Ramirez gave and received a lot of love across 28 years in Austin Independent School District.As a high school teacher of the year, two-time middle school teacher of the year and a beloved mentor for students decades after they graduate, Ramirez said he would still be in the classroom if a bad fall didn't force him to retire at just 48.
  That was 11 years ago, and the pension check of about $2,000 a month hasn't increased a penny, he said."People are basically living from
  
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• How Paxton impeachment, education savings accounts could set up Texas GOP primary fights

  28-10-2023 00:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking steps to get political revenge after his impeachment acquittal in the Senate. He's now seeking to push out Republican state representatives who voted to impeach him earlier this year. However, he may not be the only state leader trying to shake up who wins the GOP primary elections in less than five months.
  Since the Senate reinstated Paxton to his office, he rolled endorsements of at least a dozen people to take down House Republ
  
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• NWS confirms EF-0 tornado in Caldwell County Thursday

  28-10-2023 00:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Friday, the National Weather Service released its damage survey, confirming that an EF-0 tornado touched down early Thursday in Caldwell County.KXAN Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans said tornadoes don't get much smaller or more brief than this. The tornado hit four miles southeast of Niederwald, which is about 40 minutes southeast of Austin.Winds barely even met the threshold for EF-0 intensity, at only 65 miles per hour. The tornado was on the ground for less than half a mi
  
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