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• Texas remains No. 7 in AP Top 25, Oklahoma falls 7 spots after Bedlam loss

  05-11-2023 22:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The top nine teams went unchanged in the latest Associated Press Top 25 rankings released Sunday, leaving the Texas Longhorns in the No. 7 spot.Despite issues the Longhorns had against Kansas State, they still came away with a 33-30 overtime win. The Wildcats were No. 25 in the poll when they played Texas but are now outside of the rankings.
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  Mississippi moved into the top 10 at No. 10 with its 38-35 win over Texas A&M.
  Oklahoma lost its second game of the
  
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• New ACC residency program addressing Central Texas teacher shortages

  05-11-2023 22:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new program launched by Austin Community College this summer is working to minimize teacher shortages impacting school districts throughout the Central Texas region.Thirteen candidates are part of the program's inaugural year in operations, said Michelle DeLeon, ACC's teacher residency coordinator. Those candidates completed program coursework this past summer before beginning this academic year working alongside a classroom teacher to have hands-on experience. PAST COVER
  
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• Automate your festive holiday mood-setting with these smart light upgrades

  05-11-2023 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Sleighbells and lighting, make your holiday festive and excitingIt seems like the year has been racing toward the end at a breakneck pace. In just a few weeks, there will be plenty of holidays upon us, making it the perfect time to spend with friends and family while reflecting on the past 12 months. While Christmas Day is an important event on the Christian calendar, people also get excited about T
  
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• Austin-based Black Mamas Village debuts new community hub

  05-11-2023 21:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-based community organization Black Mamas Village celebrated the grand opening of The Village Place, according to a Saturday news release. Located at 8401 North Interstate 35, The Village Space is a 6,500-square-foot community hub facilitated to cover a variety of needs community members have.
  Black Mamas Village was first created as a Facebook group in June 2019 and "emerged to address the isolating effects of Austin's rapid growth," per the release. Located at 8401
  
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• Group helping ex-convicts move forward with lives holds Austin event

  05-11-2023 18:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — TimeDone, a national group that provides support to those who served time behind bars, gathered in east Austin on Saturday for an event set to promote community empowerment and public safety.TimeDone said ex-convicts can miss out on opportunities because of convictions, and invited Texans living with a past record to receive free information about its membership services, resources, partners, job opportunities and more.Organizers said the annual event also allowed TimeDone
  
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• American Airlines to cut routes from Austin airport

  05-11-2023 17:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — American Airlines will make some route changes that affect departing routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, an airline spokesperson said.
  An American Airlines spokesperson said AUS is "an important market for American as we continuously evaluate our network." The spokesperson did not confirm the number of routes affected or when changes will go into effect. AUS Data Hub: How many passengers have flown out of AUS so far this year?An AUS spokesperson confirmed th
  
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• Does your water have fluoride? Why some cities are moving towards removing it

  05-11-2023 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Dental Association is raising awareness about water fluoridation after a recent decision by the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District in Williamson County to stop adding fluoride to its drinking water. Brushy Creek MUD is among communities not adding fluoride to its water. According to the Fluoride Action Network since 2010, over 240 communities have rejected fluoridation across North America. (KXAN Photo/Ed Zavala)
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• TCSO responds to serious collision near COTA

  05-11-2023 14:18 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Travis County Sheriff's Office said it was working on a serious collision in southeastern Travis County.TCSO said the collision occurred on Farm-to-Market Road 812 near Circuit of the Americas Boulevard.In a 6:46 a.m. social media post, TCSO officials said road and lane closures were expected to last for the next several hours.There was no information on possible injuries due to the crash as of 7:15 a.m.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for
  
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• 1 dead, child injured following serious collision near COTA, ATCEMS confirms

  05-11-2023 14:18 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — One person died Sunday morning following a serious collision in southeastern Travis County.The Travis County Sheriff's Office said it was responding to the crash, which happened on Farm-to-Market Road 812 near Circuit of the Americas Boulevard.According to Austin-Travis County EMS, one person died at the scene, a child was taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries, and another person refused transport.In a 6:46 a.m. social media post, TCSO offici
  
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• Warming temps ahead of next rain chance

  05-11-2023 13:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This morning's dense fog continues to mix out, allowing for improving visibilities across Central Texas.Mainly cloudy skies will stretch overhead today as afternoon highs warm well above average. Temperatures in the 80s will return each day through through Wednesday, coming within 2° of record highs midweek.The warm, breezy and humid weather will come to an end Thursday with the arrival of our next cold front. Scattered to widespread rain, gusty north winds and cooler temper
  
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• Unseasonably warm ahead of next rain chance

  05-11-2023 13:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Dense fog is reducing visibility in parts of Central Texas this morning -- be sure to factor in extra time to allow for slower speeds if out on the roads early.Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 10AM for visibility 1/4 mile or lessMainly cloudy skies will stretch overhead today as afternoon highs warm well above average. Temperatures in the 80s will return each day through through Wednesday, coming within 2° of record highs midweek.The warm, breezy and humid weather will com
  
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• Overflowing pond worries Round Rock neighborhood after recent rain

  05-11-2023 03:10 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Home and business owners near a retention pond in the Upper Brushy Creek area say an issue with its drainage system has lead it to overflow into the neighborhood.Keeley Phillips, co-founder of Mack Phillips Tennis Academy, said one of her tennis courts has been completely underwater for more than a week after several inches of rain last week.Phillips said at first, the rain started to fill the pond but once it subsided the water did not recede through a drain in
  
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• Texas State thumps Georgia Southern 45-24, becomes bowl-eligible for 1st time in 9 seasons

  05-11-2023 02:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas State Bobcats are bowl-eligible for the first time since 2014 after a 45-24 win Saturday over Georgia Southern at Bobcat Stadium.Buoyed by 24 second-quarter points, the Bobcats pulled away from the Eagles to move to 6-3 overall and 3-2 in the Sun Belt Conference. Quarterback TJ Finley accounted for five touchdowns, three passing and two rushing, and finished with 301 yards on 25 of 31 passing.No. 7 Texas avoids disaster, stays in Big 12 title game hunt with OT win
  
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• State of Texas: Hope fades for deal on school funding, education savings accounts

  05-11-2023 00:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Time is running out on the third Special Session, and hope is fading for a deal to send more money to Texas public schools.Texas Governor Greg Abbott expanded his special session call last week to include more school funding and money for teacher pay raises. Those items have bipartisan support among lawmakers. But the governor tied those items to his priority of letting parents use public funds to pay for private school through education savings accounts.The Education Sp
  
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