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• Daylight Saving Time is days away, here's how time changes

  03-03-2024 23:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The dreaded, or beloved, time of year is almost upon us. On Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. we "spring forward" and skip to 3 a.m. entering Daylight Saving Time where we will be until Nov. 3.Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10Now, we don't really "lose" or "gain" daylight, but the time change shifts when we see the light. We're already gaining roughly 2 minutes of daylight per day this time of year anyway. This all leads up to our longest days and shortest nights of the yea
  
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• No. 15 Longhorns lose 8-run lead to Vanderbilt, drop 3rd straight game

  03-03-2024 23:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas couldn't hold a lead again in a 14-11 loss to No. 9 Vanderbilt in Houston on Sunday at the Astros Foundation College Classic.It's the third consecutive loss for the Longhorns at Minute Maid Park over the weekend, but this one stings a little more considering they led 11-3 after four innings. Texas State takes out No. 15 Texas 11-10 thanks to clutch Lugo homer in the 9thThe Commodores scored nine runs combined in the fifth-eighth innings, including five in the seventh
  
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• Divine Canines celebrating 20 years of pet therapy services in Central Texas

  03-03-2024 21:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For 20 years, Central Texas organization Divine Canines has helped introduce the healing power of pet therapy to schools, senior living facilities, in-patient rehabilitation centers and other sites to aid those in need.Divine Canines was formed in 2004 and offers pet therapy services through its team of volunteers and certified furry friends. What started with a small group of volunteers has grown into an organization featuring upwards of 160 active volunteers participating
  
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• Supreme Court decision could come Monday in a case about barring Trump from 2024 ballot

  03-03-2024 20:45 via kxan.com
  
  The video above is from previous coverage of the Supreme Court hearing arguments in this case in early February 2024.
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court decision could come as soon as Monday in the case about whether former President Donald Trump can be kicked off the ballot over his efforts to undo his defeat in the 2020 election.Trump is challenging a groundbreaking decision by the Colorado Supreme Court that said he is disqualified from being president again and ineligible for
  
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• Stylish rain boots to get you ready for April showers

  03-03-2024 20:43 via kxan.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.10 rain boots that actually look stylishSpring is coming fast, bringing with it warm days, bright blooms and rain showers. But when you slip on a pair of on-trend rain boots, rainy days won’t stop you from stepping out in style. Designed to keep feet dry no matter how wet the weather, the first rain boots were crafted of leather. Boots made of rubber became available in the
  
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• Austin Police investigating death in West Campus

  03-03-2024 19:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police are investigating after a body was found in West Campus Sunday morning.Austin-Travis County EMS said the call came in just after 10 a.m. Sunday, originating from the 2500 block of Leon Street. ATCEMS confirmed one adult was found dead at the scene.
  This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
  
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• APD: West Campus death not being investigated as a homicide

  03-03-2024 19:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said a body found in West Campus Sunday morning isn't being investigated.APD and Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the call Sunday around 10 a.m. in the 2500 block of Leon Street.When officers arrived on the scene, police said they found a person who was dead and laying on the floor.On Monday, APD confirmed to KXAN it wasn't being investigated as a homicide.
  
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• TCSO inmate dies in custody, officials say

  03-03-2024 16:26 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said an inmate was found unresponsive in his unit Thursday and later died Friday morning.According to TCSO, the inmate was identified as 30-year-old Jeffrey Pope.TCSO said staff performed CPR on Pope until Austin-Travis County EMS arrived and took over. Pope was then taken to the hospital where he later died, according to TCSO.Officials said Pope was booked into the facility Feb. 21 on a charge of assault/family violenc
  
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• Advisory issued after increase in meningococcal disease cases: State health officials

  03-03-2024 16:03 via kxan.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a health advisory regarding an increase in meningococcal disease cases.According to DSHS, there has been an increase in invasive meningococcal diseases since November 2023. Most regions in the state have had at least one case, with the largest number being in the Southeast Texas region, DSHS officials stated.Meningococcal disease is a serious illness caused by the bacterium N. meningitidis, which can sp
  
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• Here are the top House races to watch ahead of Super Tuesday

  03-03-2024 15:56 via kxan.com
  
  Super Tuesday is right around the corner and there are several House races to keep an eye out for.More than a dozen states are holding presidential nominating contests on Tuesday as well, a critical milestone in the 2024 race, where President Biden and former President Trump look to continue their winning streaks — and take a step closer to a potential rematch in November.Super Tuesday has more votes and delegates at stake than any other day of primary season. Most polls will close March 5
  
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• Trump rails against Willis, Wade as judge weighs disqualification over relationship

  03-03-2024 15:55 via kxan.com
  
  Former President Trump continued his attacks on the top prosecutors in his Georgia election subversion trial, as the judge prepares to determine if the two will be disqualified from the case due to their once-romantic relationship.“WHERE DID FANI GET ALL THAT CASH? NO WAY SHE PAID HER LOVE, ‘PROSECUTOR’ NATHAN WADE, BACK,"Trump posted on Truth Social, referring to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) and special prosecutor Nathan Wade. "SHE MADE UP THE CASH STORY WHE
  
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• Malaysia may renew hunt for missing flight MH370, a decade after its disappearance

  03-03-2024 15:35 via kxan.com
  
  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's government said Sunday it may renew the hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 after a U.S. technology firm proposed a fresh search in the southern Indian Ocean where the plane is believed to have crashed a decade ago.Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Texas-based Ocean Infinity has proposed another “no find, no fee” basis to scour the seabeds, expanding from the site where it first searched in 2018. He said he has invited the
  
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• LeBron James reaches 40,000 points, extends his NBA career scoring record

  03-03-2024 15:14 via kxan.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James reached 40,000 points Saturday night, still going strong in his 21st NBA season as he tries to put the career scoring record out of reach.James drove past Michael Porter Jr. and hit a layup with 10:39 left in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets for the historic basket.“Being the first player to do something, it’s pretty cool in this league, just knowing the history, the greats that’s come t
  
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• Spectrum makes changes after property damage, trespass complaints in Central Texas neighborhoods

  03-03-2024 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) – On a Thursday night in January, dinner plans were not going well for Sharon Hamala.The chicken was done, but as Hamala was attempting to cook broccoli, the gas range wouldn’t ignite.“Didn’t come on,” the Round Rock resident said. “Let me try again. Didn’t come on.”Then it hit her.“Oh, no. They hit the gas line,” she recalled.Hamala said she ran to the front door and confirmed with the Spectrum crew digging nea
  
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• Rain and a few storms possible Monday

  03-03-2024 14:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The second half of the weekend is starting out with low clouds along with areas of fog east of I-35. Both will give way to a partly cloudy sky this afternoon. Most highs today will peak in the upper 70s to low 80s.Today's normal high is 70°The fog and clouds return overnight. Sunrise weather conditions could also find areas of drizzle or light rain. There will be a better chance of showers and a few thunderstorms during the afternoon as a weak weather disturbance moves over
  
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• Low severe risk Monday, but wetter later in the week

  03-03-2024 14:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Despite some of the extra clouds, highs still made it to near 80º Sunday afternoon. Clouds will continue to increase tonight ahead of a weak short-wave that arrives on Monday.Tonight turns mostly cloudy. We'll be dry through midnight, but drizzle and spotty rain showers will be possible late tonight and through Monday morning. Rain chances on Monday are only at 30% and your best chance for measurable rain will be in the morning.Rain chances on MondayThat said, isolated seve
  
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• How to get to, from 2024 South by Southwest festival

  03-03-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Spring is in the air in Austin with the return of the South by Southwest Conference & Festivals next week.SXSU EDU runs March 4-7, while the full-fledged festivities are slated for March 8-16. Thousands and thousands are expected to flock to Austin to network, listen to keynote speakers, learn about emerging technology and check out artists and musicians performing in town.Here's a breakdown of how to navigate getting to and from the festivities downtown and beyond.SXSW
  
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• 3 killed in one-vehicle crash on SH 130

  03-03-2024 13:35 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Three people died in an overnight crash on State Highway 130near Tesla Road in eastern Travis County.
  Austin-Travis County EMS said the crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. A vehicle went off SH 130 on Tesla Road and ended up on its roof.MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2024?ATCEMS said three adults died in the crash.
  As of 4:38 a.m., southbound SH 130 lanes were closed at Tesla Road, according to the Texas Department of Transportati
  
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• 1 dead in auto-pedestrian crash on North Lamar

  03-03-2024 13:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in north Austin late Saturday.
  The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday on North Lamar Boulevard near Longspur Boulevard, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2024?One adult died in the crash, ATCEMS said.
  North Lamar Boulevard was briefly closed because of the crash, but the road has since reopened, according to the Austin Police Department.
  
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• Mayor Watson praises nonprofit's economic equity efforts

  03-03-2024 13:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Mayor Kirk Watson lauded nonprofit organization United Way for Greater Austin for its efforts addressing economic barriers for Austinites at its sixth annual ‘A Night United’ gala event Saturday night."Not everyone can afford to live here, so we need to be looking for ways to help with that," Watson said. "One of the key parts is having organizations like United Way that focus on people."Watson specifically highlighted the organization's commitment to tac
  
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• Texas State takes out No. 15 Texas 11-10 thanks to clutch Lugo homer in the 9th

  03-03-2024 02:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas State's Aaron Lugo blasted a 2-run home run in the top of the ninth to lift the Bobcats over No. 15 Texas 11-10 Saturday at Minute Maid Park in Houston at the Astros Foundation College Classic.Lugo drove the first pitch he saw from David Shaw into the Crawford Boxes beyond the left-field wall at the home of the Houston Astros after Daylan Pena reached on a single. Kameron Weil then pinch-ran for Pena and scored on Lugo's line-drive homer that he hit while blowing a hu
  
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• AFD responds to brush fire in Greenbelt homeless encampment

  03-03-2024 02:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —The Austin Fire Department responded to a fire in the Barton Creek Greenbelt Saturday afternoon, according to a social media post by the agency.According to an AFD public information officer, the fire was contained to a 40 foot by 40 foot area "deep in the woods."Firefighters had difficulty accessing the fire due to dense brush and steep inclines. Water access was also an issue, requiring hundreds of feet of hose.AFD said in a 4:21 p.m. social media post that the fire was ex
  
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• AFD responds to brush fire in Greenbelt area

  03-03-2024 02:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —The Austin Fire Department responded to a fire in the Barton Creek Greenbelt Saturday afternoon, according to a social media post by the agency.According to an AFD public information officer, the fire was contained to a 40 foot by 40 foot area "deep in the woods."Firefighters had difficulty accessing the fire due to dense brush and steep inclines. Water access was also an issue, requiring hundreds of feet of hose.AFD said in a 4:21 p.m. social media post that the fire was ex
  
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• State of Texas: Biden, Trump make dueling border visits amid primary election

  03-03-2024 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Immigration is the top issue for many Texas voters this election year. As both parties look to gain ground in the debate, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump made visits to the Texas border on Thursday. Trump met with border patrol agents in Eagle Pass and was joined by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. "Texas is very secure and it's going to be more secure because of what you're doing," Trump said.
  The discussion between the former president
  
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• Austin opens new Goodnight Ranch EMS/Fire Station

  03-03-2024 00:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city just opened its newest combined fire/EMS station in Southeast Austin.The new station, located on E. Slaughter Lane near the Goodnight Ranch neighborhood, will help reduce response times for people living in the area, according to ATCEMS.Those who attended were able to check out the new station, but they also were able to participate in EMS training, learn how to use a fire hose, try on gear and take a tour of the firetrucks and ambulances.In 2018, the Austin Fire D
  
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• Xavier Worthy sets NFL Combine record with 4.21-second 40-yard dash

  03-03-2024 00:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Put Xavier Worthy in the record books.The Texas wide receiver and kick returner ran the 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds at the 2024 NFL Combine, edging the event record of 4.22 seconds set by Washington's John Ross in 2017. Worthy improved his time by .04 seconds over his first attempt of 4.25 seconds.Longhorns’ Byron Murphy shows out at NFL CombineAfter he finished the record sprint, Worthy kept running in celebration as the crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis er
  
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• City of Austin could see budget deficit, headed for 'fiscal cliff' with ARPA funding

  03-03-2024 00:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Financial leaders with the City of Austin cautioned Austin City Council Tuesday about assigning additional dollars to programs or staff until the city can better understand a possible budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year largely caused by an unexpected dip in sales tax revenue, they said.
  The City's Financial Services Department said its short more than $8 million so far this fiscal year in sales tax revenue and suggested if that revenue stream remains flat, the deficit
  
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