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• Warmer and more humid weather through midweek

  04-11-2023 23:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Fog Sunday morning will be lighter and a bit less widespread than what we woke up to Saturday, when dense fog affected some UT tailgates. Expect a mostly cloudy sky both Sunday and Monday with unseasonably warm, humid weather.Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday morning, bringing sunrise and sunset times an hour earlier on Sunday. This will mean darker evening commutes, but lighter mornings.A dry, abnormally warm weather pattern continues through Wednesday as temperatures approach r
  
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• Instant Analysis: Unpacking a wild Longhorns win

  04-11-2023 22:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A win is a win, and that old sports cliche certainly rang through the Texas Longhorns locker room on Saturday.The No. 7 Longhorns outlasted No. 23 Kansas State 33-30 in overtime to stay in the hunt for a Big 12 Conference championship game berth, but did it the hard way after squandering a 20-point lead in the second half.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/newslettersTexas
  
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• Ole Miss rallies late to top Texas A&M 38-35

  04-11-2023 22:18 via kxan.com
  
  OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Quinshon Judkins ran for three touchdowns, including the game-winner from a yard out with 1:40 remaining, and No. 11 Mississippi rallied to defeat Texas A&M 38-35 on Saturday.Ole Miss (8-1, 5-1 SEC, No. 10 CFP) preserved the win on the final play as Zxavian Harris tipped Randy Bond's 47-yard field-goal attempt for the Aggies (5-4, 3-3). No. 7 Texas avoids disaster, stays in Big 12 title game hunt with OT win over No. 23 Kansas StateThe Rebels remained in second pla
  
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• Nonprofits hosts 48th estate sale, attracting thousands of bargain hunters and vintage lovers

  04-11-2023 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A nonprofit that serves individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma is hosting its 48th annual garage and estate sale from Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 5.The Settlement Home for Children began in 1916 and has been serving women and children who need support ever since. The garage and estate sale helps the non-profit to be able to continue to do their work. “[We work with] the most traumatized young women and children across Texas,” said Janet Wa
  
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• Nonprofit hosts 48th estate sale, attracting thousands of bargain hunters and vintage lovers

  04-11-2023 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A nonprofit that serves individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma is hosting its 48th annual garage and estate sale from Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 5.The Settlement Home for Children began in 1916 and has been serving women and children who need support ever since. The garage and estate sale helps the non-profit to be able to continue to do their work. “[We work with] the most traumatized young women and children across Texas,” said Janet Wa
  
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• Non profits hosts 48th estate sale, attracting thousands of bargain hunters and vintage lovers

  04-11-2023 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A non-profit that serves individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma is hosting its 48th annual garage and estate sale from Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 5.The Settlement Home for Children began in 1916 and has been serving women and children who need support ever since. The garage and estate sale helps the non-profit to be able to continue to do their work. “[We work with] the most traumatized young women and children across Texas,” said Janet W
  
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• Amazon launches big deals on toys ahead of the holiday season

  04-11-2023 21:00 via kxan.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Fun has no age limitEveryone loves a new toy or game, no matter their age. Sure, more focus is given to kids since many toys are designed to be enjoyed by those under certain age thresholds. But that doesn’t mean an adult can’t enjoy some creative magnet toys, or that a younger kid can’t play with a small toy drone.No matter who you’re shopping for this holiday season, you should
  
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• Downtown Austin Alliance launches survey for store operators

  04-11-2023 20:33 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) said it launched a survey for downtown storefront operators.“The results will help the organization better understand the changing downtown climate and identify pain points of ground-floor businesses like restaurants, bars, nightlife venues, and retail stores and services,” the DAA said.The alliance said participat
  
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• Rewatching 'Gilmore Girls' for fall? Did you know its Texas connections?

  04-11-2023 19:47 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — "Fall is for Gilmore Girls."In case you didn't know, the internet says there's one signature show to rewatch come autumn and it's the hit 2000s comedy-drama "Gilmore Girls." But did you know the show has a Texas connection? More on that below.But first: what's with "Gilmore Girls," which premiered on now-defunct network The WB in October 2000, and autumn? 5 dog breeds this veterinarian says he’d never own — and whyOne needs not search too far for "Gilmore Girls" x f
  
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• Brandywine, more sue State of Texas for backing out of leases

  04-11-2023 17:20 via kxan.com
  
  The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.AUSTIN (ABJ) — Brandywine Realty Trust has filed a lawsuit against a major former tenant: the State of Texas. And it's not the only landlord to do so.Philadelphia-based Brandywine’s (NYSE: BDN) lawsuit, filed Oct. 27 in Travis County, alleged the Texas Health and Human Services Commission broke a contract with the real estate developer earlier this year by prematurely terminating a lease at Brand
  
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• Texas-Kansas State winner gets inside track at Big 12 title game race

  04-11-2023 15:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There's a logjam at the top of the Big 12 Conference standings, and the No. 7 Texas Longhorns are hoping to do something about Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.There are five teams at 4-1 five games into the schedule and two of them meet in Austin when the Longhorns welcome No. 23 Kansas State at 11 a.m. The Wildcats boast the No. 5 rushing offense in FBS and have a two-headed monster at quarterback in senior Will Howard and freshman Avery Johnson. What do Kansas Stat
  
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• No. 7 Texas avoids disaster, stays in Big 12 title game hunt with OT win over No. 23 Kansas State

  04-11-2023 15:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 7 Texas Longhorns blew a 20-point lead but hung on for dear life in a 33-30 overtime win over No. 23 Kansas State on Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.After gaining just one yard in three plays during their overtime possession, Texas kicker Bert Auburn hit a 42-yard field goal to give the Longhorns the lead. Then, Texas' vaunted red zone defense did its thing one more time.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our Mo
  
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• Sunshine by this afternoon

  04-11-2023 13:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Fog had visibility reduced to less than a mile at many locations in Central Texas before sunrise. The fog should be gone between 10:00 and 11:00.Dense fog from I-35 eastward
  Southeast to south winds continue to bring in moisture from the Gulf. The low clouds and fog will give way to a partly cloudy sky early this afternoon. A mostly sunny sky will be forecast during the late-afternoon on this final day of Central Daylight Time.Look for a repeat of the morning clouds and fog Sund
  
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• Clouds and fog to start, sun to finish

  04-11-2023 13:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Fog had visibility reduced to less than a mile at many locations in Central Texas before sunrise. The fog should be gone between 10:00 and 11:00.Southeast to south winds continue to bring in moisture from the Gulf. The low clouds and fog will give way to a partly cloudy sky early this afternoon. A mostly sunny sky will be forecast during the late-afternoon on this final day of Central Daylight Time.Look for a repeat of the morning clouds and fog Sunday with clearing to a partly
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Friday, Nov. 3

  04-11-2023 05:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Vista Ridge stuffed Round Rock's 2-point conversion late in the fourth quarter to escape with a 21-20 win and a berth in the state playoffs Friday.With their victory, Vista Ridge gets into the postseason as the No. 2 seed from the district in the 6A-Division II bracket and they'll take on Dripping Springs in the bi-district game next week. Since Vista Ridge has a smaller enrollment than Vandegrift, it pops the Vipers into the 6A-Division I bracket and a bi-district date wit
  
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• Two suffer serious injuries after 4-vehicle crash between Hutto and Taylor

  04-11-2023 04:18 via kxan.com
  
  HUTTO, Texas (KXAN) -- Two people suffered serious injuries after a four-vehicle crash between Hutto and Taylor on Friday, a spokesperson for the City of Hutto confirmed to KXAN.At approximately 5 p.m., officials responded to the crash in the 11000 block of US-79, according to the Hutto Police Department.One person was taken to the hospital with critical injuries, and the other was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, police said.The crash remained under investigation Friday by Hutto PD.
  
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• Williamson County Child Advocacy Center hosts ribbon cutting for new building

  04-11-2023 03:46 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Staff, leaders, and volunteers celebrated the official opening of the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center's new facility Friday afternoon. The upgrade in space is expected to help the agency grow its educational and support resources for children and families.Kerrie Stannel, CEO of the WCCAC, along with other local, county and state leaders, addressed a large crowd outside the new facility.She thanked those in attendance for their tireless devotion to the WCC
  
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• Opossum runs across field during TTU vs. TCU game

  04-11-2023 03:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An opossum made an appearance during the Texas Tech and Texas Christian football game where it ran across the field at Jones Stadium in Lubbock on Thursday.The little one was wrangled by stadium authorities before reaching the 20-yard line.Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec was seen petting the marsupial earlier on Friday telling KXAN he is used to seeing them around his home."This will sound kind of weird, but there are a lot of opossums in our neighborhood and
  
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• Culture Change: Urban Alchemy aims to end homelessness in Austin

  04-11-2023 02:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The fight to end homelessness in Austin has led to a number of organizations banding together.Some small organizations, other larger with more resources, but the ultimate goal is to get people off the streets and into permanent housing.One of the newest organizations to help combat homelessness in Austin is Urban Alchemy, which moved into the Arch spacein downtown Austin."Nobody can drive by here and say they don't see a difference," said Kirckpatrick Tyler with Urban Alche
  
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• Alamo Cenotaph under 'Structural Integrity Investigation'

  04-11-2023 02:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A "Structural Integrity Investigation" of the nearly 85-year-old Alamo Cenotaph will be conducted by the Alamo Trust, Inc. beginning in early November, according to a news release from Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham's office.When Buckingham was a state senator, she led a legal challenge to keep the Cenotaph in its place and passed legislation to protect Texas' historical monuments.“This investigation is needed to make educated decisions to fortify the Cenotaph&rsq
  
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• Has Austin's craft beer boom started to fizzle?

  04-11-2023 00:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – After what felt to many like a craft brewery boom over the last decade, several breweries have had to close their doors in recent years.In north Austin, Adelbert’s Brewery closed its doors in 2022 after over a decade in service; in October, Circle Brewery closed after 15 years; and as recently as this week, Osckar Blues Brewery reportedly suddenly shut down. “A lot of people I know in the brewing industry are struggling – they're at least down revenue
  
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• APD release body cam video after officers shot man in north Austin

  04-11-2023 00:24 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The above video is police officer body camera video released by the Austin Police Department Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. This video was edited for time and sensitivity.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department released body cam footage Friday of a deadly shooting involving police officers on Oct. 22 in north Austin.The man who died was identified as Cristobal Ordonez Flores, 57, according to police. APD officers involved in fatal north Austin shootingShortly before 8 p.m., officers
  
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• What do Kansas State coordinators think about Texas QB Maalik Murphy, red zone battle?

  04-11-2023 00:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Kansas State defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman isn't quite sure what to think about Texas redshirt freshman quarterback Maalik Murphy.In a press conference Thursday, Klanderman said since there's so little video to review of Murphy and how he runs the Texas offense, it will be a reactive scenario for him. No. 7 Longhorns have to be sure-tacklers to stop Kansas State’s punishing rushing attack"I don't know that we know what's going to come with Maalik Murphy right n
  
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