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• Another Carvana customer discovers they bought a car that was reported stolen

  09-03-2024 23:33
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A second customer of online car dealer Carvana has stepped forward to say the car they bought and had been driving for more than a year was confiscated by law enforcement.
  In both cases, the customers were informed their cars were reported stolen from separate dealerships before they were sold to Carvana and then later resold to them. Both customers tell WFLA the VIN on their windshields and doors doesn't match the VIN that law enforcement found when they used an elect
  
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• Hunter's huge night propels Texas by OU in Big 12 finale 94-80

  09-03-2024 22:21
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — While both Texas and Oklahoma will move to the Southeastern Conference next season, the Longhorns can always say they beat the Sooners in Big 12 play one last time.Texas used a big second half to run away with a 94-80 win Saturday at Moody Center, giving the Longhorns their 20th win of the season and an even 9-9 conference mark heading into next week's conference tournament.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the
  
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• Hunter's huge game propels Texas by OU in Big 12 finale 94-80

  09-03-2024 22:21
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — While both Texas and Oklahoma will move to the Southeastern Conference next season, the Longhorns can always say they beat the Sooners in Big 12 play one last time.Texas used a big second half to run away with a 94-80 win Saturday at Moody Center, giving the Longhorns their 20th win of the season and an even 9-9 conference mark heading into next week's conference tournament.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the
  
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• New roundabout opens in Williamson County

  09-03-2024 21:21
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — On Friday, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled a new roundabout project on Ranch-to-Market 620 in Williamson County.TxDOT held a ribbon-cutting event in Round Rock for the project, which extends from Interstate 35 to Deep Wood Drive.“The project added overpasses at Chisholm Trail and Lake Creek Drive, a roundabout at RM 620 and Chisholm Trail underneath the overpass, added new frontage roads and improved bicycle and pedestrian acc
  
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• Travis County inmate dies at hospital following medical incident

  09-03-2024 21:17
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Travis County inmate died at the hospital Thursday following a medical incident, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.TCSO said 55-year-old Yolanda Montgomery was found alert but in medical distress in her unit at approximately 2:55 a.m. Thursday.According to officials, Montgomery was then taken to the jail’s medical clinic but was later moved to a Central Austin hospital.TCSO said Montgomery spoke with doctors while at the hospital be
  
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• Biden signs government funding bills to avoid partial shutdown

  09-03-2024 20:08
  
  President Biden signed the government spending legislation to keep an array of federal departments open Friday, as lawmakers turn their focus to the remaining appropriations bills.Biden signed the $460 billion package of six spending bills, which passed the Senate earlier Friday. The package funds military construction, water development and the departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Energy, Interior, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development.The Senate voted 75
  
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• Austin Police searching for east Austin robbery suspect

  09-03-2024 19:49
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said detectives with its robbery unit were searching for a suspect concerning an incident on Feb. 16.APD said a robbery occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m. at Beauty Plus located at 2805 Rogge Lane.According to police, the suspect entered the store, selected an item and then attempted to leave the store. Police said the victim tried to assist the suspect to prevent the theft, which was when the suspect attacked the victim.Police described the s
  
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• 'Be cautious': Austin warns of toxic algae as temperatures increase

  09-03-2024 19:43
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Temperatures are heating up in Central Texas, and as many in Austin get out to enjoy the city’s outdoor water spots, remember to be cautious of toxic blue-green algae, otherwise known as Cyanobacteria.In an update Wednesday, the City of Austin said it was seeing a lot of green algae on the local lakes and creeks so far this spring.“Green algae is not toxic and is part of the food web. But be cautious! There may be some toxic Cyanobacteria mixed in with the green
  
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• An end to 'springing forward'? Laws to abolish daylight saving time proposed in these states

  09-03-2024 17:12
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Daylight saving time 2024 is nearly upon us, and if you're wondering why we keep this twice-a-year exercise going, you're not alone.A number of states have already switched to permanent standard or daylight saving time, but just about every state has at least considered legislation in recent years that would end the clock changes, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).Hawaii and Arizona are the two states on permanent standard time, along with the U.
  
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• Paris 2024: A look inside KXAN's Olympics coverage

  09-03-2024 14:55
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 2024 Summer Olympics are fast approaching with the opening ceremony on July 26.
  KXAN reporter Jala Washington is headed to Paris to cover the 2024 Olympic games.RELATED: More 2024 Olympics newsOn Saturday mornings, Jala and Meteorologist Rich Segal will chat about the upcoming summer games live on KXAN.com. They will talk about athletes, Texas ties to the games and more behind-the-scenes Olympics coverage.More KXAN Olympics coverage:Texas Olympic hopefuls shifting cultu
  
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• One more round of winter temperatures

  09-03-2024 14:20
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An overcast sky and breezy north winds greeted early risers today. Low temperatures fell to the low to mid 40s for much of the area. Camp Mabry's low was 46°. five below normal. The low at the airport was also 46°.Today's highs will be below normal with most maximums in the low 60s.The last day of winter will feel like winterClouds will gradually clear this morning to a partly cloudy to mostly sunny sky this afternoon.Wind gusts of between 25 and 30 mph were common for t
  
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• North winds contribute to this chilly weekend

  09-03-2024 14:20
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This first weekend of spring break will be chilly thanks to a cold front that moved south through our area Friday. Yesterday's high was 84°, 13° above normal. Today's highs will be below normal with most maximums in the low 60s.The day will start out mostly cloudy. Clouds will begin clearing later this morning to a mostly sunny sky this afternoon.North winds will gust to between 25 and 30 mph this morning in some areas east of I-35. Wind speeds will slowly lower during t
  
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• Cool again Sunday before warmer and wetter weather

  09-03-2024 14:20
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a cool and windy Saturday we'll be cool and less windy tonight. Overnight plan on gradually increasing clouds with lows in the mid to low 40s. A few spots in the Hill Country may drop into the mid 30s, but all areas should stay above freezing to begin your Sunday.Sunday morning lows BLOG: Daylight Saving Time begins tonight: Here's how time changes in AustinDon't forget to set any manual clocks ahead one-hour before bed tonight as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, shifti
  
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• Texas Longhorns throttle Texas Tech in Big 12 baseball opener 22-8

  09-03-2024 06:20
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 24 Texas smacked 20 hits, including two grand slams, to knock off No. 17 Texas Tech 22-8 in the opening game of Big 12 Conference play Friday in Lubbock.Freshman center fielder Will Gasparino smashed a grand slam in the top of the ninth inning to punctuate the big victory for the Longhorns. Max Belyeu belted a 3-run home run in the first inning to help the Longhorns build a quick 4-0 lead, then Porter Brown proved another 3-run blast in the fourth. Texas (8-5, 1-0 Big 1
  
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• Stony Point charges past Beaumont United, clinches spot in 6A boys hoops title game

  09-03-2024 05:54
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Stony Point ended the game on a 10-0 run to fend off Beaumont United 54-46 in the UIL 6A boys basketball semifinals Friday at the Alamodome.The Tigers hit nine foul shots in the last 1:19 to seal the victory following a Junior Goodlet 3-pointer that gave them a 47-46 lead. Uzziah Buntyn sunk four of the free throws late and ended the game with 19 points on 6 of 12 shooting. Josiah Moseley scored 19 points on 8 of 15 from the field with seven rebounds while Goodlet finished
  
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• Damar Hamlin visits heart patients at Dell Children's, helps hospital celebrate big honor

  09-03-2024 03:31
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Patients at Dell Children's got a special surprise visitor on Friday.Damar Hamlin, a defensive back for the Buffalo Bills who suffered cardiac arrest after taking a hit during a game in 2023, visited with patients and spoke about a special program he's partnering on with healthcare company Abbott. Hamlin is an ambassador for Abbott's HeartMates program which is designed to help "create a community for people impacted by cardiovascular conditions."Buffalo Bills safety Damar
  
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• Biden says he’ll sign bill that could ban TikTok if Congress passes it 

  09-03-2024 02:04
  
  (The Hill) — President Biden said Friday he would support a quickly moving bipartisan bill that could ban TikTok if Congress passes the legislation.  “If they pass it, I’ll sign it,” Biden told reporters Friday, referring to the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.The bill from Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.)advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee with unanimous sup
  
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• Marble Falls in emergency water restrictions after major line break

  09-03-2024 01:58
  
  MARBLE FALLS, Texas (KXAN) — On Friday, the City of Marble Falls asked all water customers to stop all non-essential water use after a major water line break.The City said it is entering Stage 5 emergency water use restrictions.Crews are working to restore full service as soon as possible, according to a post on Facebook.
  The City said an update will be posted when Stage 5 restrictions are lifted. Additionally, the City said this is not a boil water notice.
  
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• 18 adorable Easter basket stuffers (that aren't candy)

  09-03-2024 01:56
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Do you really want to hand your child a basket of candy first thing in the morning?Chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, jellybeans — when we think Easter baskets, we inevitably think of candy. If you’re hoping to avoid the sugar rush this year, there are still plenty of thoughtful treats that can make their Easter basket memorable. Whether the Easter Bunny is filling a basket for a toddler 
  
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• Malcom Brown, All-American with Texas Longhorns, becomes head football coach at St. Dominic Savio Catholic

  09-03-2024 01:44
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A former Longhorn will lead the St. Dominic Savio Catholic football team into a new era.Malcom Brown, a defensive tackle for the Longhorns from 2012-14 and Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, will take over as head coach of the Eagles and lead them into TAPPS Division I, the highest division of private school 11-man football in Texas. He said in a press conference Friday that he's "doing what he's been called to do."MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on spo
  
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• 3 charged after person left shot, beaten in reported kidnapping

  09-03-2024 01:33
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Three people were charged after a reported kidnapping in eastern Travis County where the victim was shot, beaten and left on the side of a road, according to a Travis County Sheriff's Office release. The victim was left on the side of the road in "serious medical condition," the release said.TCSO said the kidnapping happened on Farm-to-Market Road 969 on Jan. 26.On Thursday, law enforcement executed search warrants at two locations in Travis County and one location in Dalla
  
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• Panel discusses future of gender-expansive workplaces

  09-03-2024 00:04
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z workers and employers increasingly take over the U.S. economy from Boomers, those generational shifts will change workplace cultures across the globe, including the increased visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ workers.Nearly 20% of Gen Z say they identify as LGBTQAt the South by Southwest conference on March 8, Lanaya Irvin, CEO of the nonprofit think tank Coqual, and Gina Chua, executive director of global news startup Semafor, discussed Coq
  
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• Newer generations of workers more likely to call out gender-based bias in workplaces

  09-03-2024 00:04
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z workers and employers increasingly take over the U.S. economy from Boomers, those generational shifts will change workplace cultures across the globe, including the increased visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ workers.Nearly 20% of Gen Z say they identify as LGBTQAt the South by Southwest conference on March 8, Lanaya Irvin, CEO of the nonprofit think tank Coqual, and Gina Chua, executive director of global news startup Semafor, discussed Coq
  
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