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• Westlake's Spencer Barnett flips commitment to Texas Longhorns

  06-04-2024 22:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake's Spencer Barnett is staying home.The Chaparrals' placekicker, who booted a 59-yard field goal in the first game of the 2023 season, posted on social media that he flipped his verbal commitment to the Texas Longhorns from Colorado State.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/newslettersBarnett posted his decision to reverse his course from the Rams on April 2 and then
  
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• Austin mayor names April 5 'Chili's at 45th and Lamar Day'

  06-04-2024 21:41 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — On Friday, one local Texas celebrity received a major honor — yes, the fabled Chili's location at West 45th Street and North Lamar Boulevard got official recognition from Austin Mayor Kirk Watson himself."Now, Therefore, I, Kirk Watson, a particular fan of the Santa Fe Salad with grilled chicken and Mayor of the City of Austin, Texas, do hereby proclaim April 5th, 2024 as Chili’s at 45th & Lamar Day," Mayor Watson said in a Friday announcement at the establ
  
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• The U.S.' most 'uptight' city is in Texas

  06-04-2024 20:33 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Would you say Texas is laid back or uptight? Well, Texans have some new indicators of our stress levels.Financial resource outlet FinanceBuzz recently ranked the U.S.' 50 biggest cities based on four major categories and 25 data points to determine which cities have "easygoing vibes" and which are more apt to add to stress. Analysts weighed areas of well-being, economic prosperity, livability and leisure to find the most laid back cities in the U.S. This TikToker is trying to d
  
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• Thinking about renting extra space for the eclipse? Make sure you're covered first

  06-04-2024 18:56 via kxan.com
  
  (WJET/WFXP)-- The Total Solar Eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event with countless opportunities for local businesses and others to make some extra money renting out that extra space or property.While the idea of bringing in a few extra bucks can be tempting, USAA Spokesperson and former claims adjuster Andrew Femath said to check with your insurance first to avoid any steps back financially.READ MORE: Latest weather forecast for the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse"Just like that, it's a good opport
  
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• Walmart recalls over 50K Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers

  06-04-2024 18:49 via kxan.com
  
  (WKBN) - Walmart is recalling over 50,000 mini food choppers sold exclusively at its stores over a danger of lacerations.The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that the recall involves about 51,750 Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers whose blade "can operate unexpectedly" while the product is being assembled or when the blade is not inside the chopper container.The cordless and rechargeable choppers, which have the model number MS14100094536S1, have a green lid, a white body and a clear pla
  
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• Sebastian Rogers: Officials ‘not ruling anything out’ in search for missing Tennessee teen

  06-04-2024 18:48 via kxan.com
  
  SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Officials in Tennessee say they are continuing to search for 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers.It’s now been over a month since the teen went missing from his home off Stafford Court in Hendersonville. Despite several agencies covering tens of thousands of miles looking for him, there still have been no signs of Sebastian.“We understand the anxiety and the concern that this case has caused in the community. We, too, share the anxiety and concern for Seb
  
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• East Coast earthquakes aren't common, but they are felt by millions. Here's what to know

  06-04-2024 18:45 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — East Coast residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, with weak rumblings felt as far away as Baltimore and the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. No life-threatening injuries or major damage have been reported.Here’s what to know about earthquakes on the East Coast.
  How are earthquakes measured?The Richter scale, developed by Charles F. Richter in the 1930s, is no longer widely used. According to the U.S. Ge
  
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• Dairy Queen to give free ice cream sandwiches on total solar eclipse day

  06-04-2024 18:35 via kxan.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Dairy Queen is offering total solar eclipse fans a sweet treat ahead of Monday's celestial event that will make you say "That's what I like about Texas."Dairy Queen restaurants in Texas are celebrating the April 8 eclipse by offering a free DQ Sandwich Treat.The April 8 total solar eclipse will cross Texas for the first time in over 100 years.Texas will be the first U.S. state to see the total solar eclipse followed by 14 states in the path of totality."F
  
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• What is May-Thurner syndrome? Lauren Boebert's diagnosis explained

  06-04-2024 18:34 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert went to the hospital this week when she noticed "extreme swelling" in her leg. Doctors ran some tests, and diagnosed Boebert with May-Thurner syndrome, her campaign said.
  The little-known syndrome occurs when the right iliac artery, located in the abdomen, presses onto the left iliac vein, which is responsible for blood flow between the left leg and heart, explains Cleveland Clinic. That pressure can interrupt blood flow to the legs.If bl
  
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• What groups are still in line for student loan forgiveness?

  06-04-2024 17:45 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The Biden administration has been able to forgive billions of dollars in student loans despite the Supreme Court blocking President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel up to $400 billion in student debt in June 2023.Specific categories of borrowers can still see relief through pre-existing student federal loan forgiveness programs. Here’s a list of who could qualify, according to the Department of Education:
  TeachersGovernment EmployeesNonprofit workersNurses, doc
  
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• Manufacturer to pull controversial ALS drug off the market after failed clinical trial

  06-04-2024 16:49 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The maker of a drug to treat ALS says it will withdraw the medication from the market after it recently failed a large clinical trial. Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said it will halt sales and marketing of Relyvrio in the U.S. and Canada, and it will no longer be available for new patients as of Thursday. “While this is a difficult moment for the ALS community, we reached this path forward in partnership with the stakeholders who will be impacted and in line with our
  
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• Where to get free solar eclipse glasses nationwide

  06-04-2024 16:48 via kxan.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.From Warby Parker to your public library, here’s how to score some free eclipse glassesOn Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross over parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada. According to The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), this celestial phenomenon happens when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. As the moon completely blocks the face of the sun, a
  
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• Unreleased Marvin Gaye music uncovered in Belgium, could lead to legal battle

  06-04-2024 16:48 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) – April 1, 2024, marks 40 years since the death of singer and songwriter Marvin Gaye.Just days before that tragic anniversary, new music from the Prince of Soul has been uncovered overseas, according to a report by the BBC.The outlet reports that Gaye moved to Ostend, Belgium, around 1982 after meeting a Belgian concert promoter while living in London. Gaye's move was believed to have been meant to get his life back on track as he was "becoming a heavy user of cocaine."While in Oste
  
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• 1.6 million Black & Decker steamers recalled due to burn hazard

  06-04-2024 16:40 via kxan.com
  
  (WHTM) — Empower Brands is offering consumer refunds after recalling 1.6 million Black & Decker garment steamers this week over concerns of burn hazards.The recall comes as an expansion of a previous recall of more than 500,000 steamers, issued in November 2022. Now, even models that were repaired in response to the November 2022 recall are also being recalled.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall affects Black & Decker Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steam
  
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• Largest fresh egg producer in US finds bird flu in chickens at Texas, Michigan plants

  06-04-2024 16:39 via kxan.com
  
  (AP) -- The largest producer of fresh eggs in the U.S. said Tuesday it had temporarily halted production at a Texas plant after bird flu was found in chickens, and officials said the virus had also been detected at a poultry facility in Michigan.In Texas, Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. said in a statement that approximately 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets, about 3.6% of its total flock, were destroyed after the infection, avian influenza, was found at th
  
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• Researchers predict 'aggressive' 2024 hurricane forecast for Texas

  06-04-2024 16:38 via kxan.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Colorado State University released the forecast for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season.Meteorologist Dr. Phillip Klotzbach with CSU says the year is the most aggressive forecast ever issued before a hurricane season.CSU predicts the 2024 season will have 23 named storms, which is 10 more named storms compared to 2023.Out of the 23 named storms, 11 will form into a hurricane. A total of five major hurricanes are predicted to be Category 3 or stronger.There
  
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• Allred calls migrant surge a 'crisis,' urges Senate to pass border security bill

  06-04-2024 16:35 via kxan.com
  
  LAREDO, Texas (Border Report) -- Colin Allred says "crisis" is an acceptable term to describe the migrant surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.The Democratic congressman from Dallas, who is challenging Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for his seat in November, was in Laredo, Texas, on Friday, to meet with border officials and nonprofits that assist asylum-seekers.
  After touring the Rio Grande, he said he was "frustrated" by current immigration policies and he wants to see real change by Congress to stop the
  
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• Murder of professional cyclist Moriah Wilson on 'Dateline'

  06-04-2024 15:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (NBC News) — On Friday’s episode of “Dateline,” Keith Morrison reports new revelations in the murder case of professional cyclist Moriah Wilson that made worldwide headlines.The two-hour broadcast will include fresh courtroom evidence, a police interview with a key witness and an exclusive interview with the killer's plastic surgeon, who was unaware of the murderer's intentions to elude authorities.Here is a preview of Morrison’s story:It was too late, for al
  
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• Recall: Tide, Gain among 8.2 million defective laundry detergent packets, CPSC says

  06-04-2024 15:01 via kxan.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Proctor & Gamble has recalled 8.2 million defective bags of various laundry detergent packets, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel laundry detergent packets distributed in the United States are being recalled due to the risk of serious injury.The outside packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children, according to the CPSC.If the
  
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• Disturbance call leads to officer-involved shooting in southwest Austin

  06-04-2024 14:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A disturbance call led to an officer-involved shooting in southwest Austin early Saturday morning, according to Austin police.
  The shooting happened around 2 a.m. at an apartment complex near the Barton Creek Square Mall.Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson said Austin 911 received an emergency call at 1:56 a.m. about a disturbance in an apartment at 3050 Tamarron Blvd. The caller said a physical disturbance could be heard from a nearby apartment.Henderson said officers wer
  
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• Expert concerned about fuel supply issues during eclipse

  06-04-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Transportation experts expect an astronomical number of cars on Central Texas’ roads around the time of Monday’s total solar eclipse, and that could cause fuel supply problems for travelers navigating the region – if they aren’t prepared.Paul Hardin, the president and CEO of the Texas Food & Fuel Association, said his organization has been preparing for this event since last October’s annual solar eclipse. Hardin’s association –
  
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• 7th inning rally falls short for No. 5 Longhorns, No. 1 Sooners win opener 5-2

  06-04-2024 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 1 Oklahoma held off a late rally to claim a 5-2 win Friday over No. 5 Texas at McCombs Field.Down 5-0 with one hit going into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Longhorns managed to get the tying run to the plate before the Sooners could secure the victory. Joley Mitchell singled to start the inning, and after she advanced to second base on a wild pitch, Reese Atwood ripped a double down the left-field line to score Mitchell and give Texas its first run of the game.
  
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• YMCA teacher in PfISD day care program accused of injury to a child

  06-04-2024 02:01 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — A YMCA teacher who worked in a Pflugerville Independent School District day care program was accused of injury to a child following multiple incidents that were captured on surveillance footage, according to Travis County court documents.An arrest warrant affidavit said, in one instance, 45-year-old Geraline Wilson Browning was captured on video with her hands around the throat of a child.PfISD said it was searching through the surveillance video for an unrelat
  
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• Central Texas YMCA teacher in PfISD day care program accused of injury to a child

  06-04-2024 02:01 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — A Central Texas YMCA teacher who worked in a Pflugerville Independent School District day care program was accused of injury to a child following multiple incidents that were captured on surveillance footage, according to Travis County court documents.An arrest warrant affidavit said, in one instance, 45-year-old Geraline Wilson Browning was captured on video with her hands around the throat of a child.PfISD said it was searching through the surveillance video
  
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• Round Rock ISD expects low attendance on day of solar eclipse

  06-04-2024 01:35 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The Round Rock Independent School District said it expects a number of students to be out with 'eclipse fever' on Monday as classes will still be taking place during the celestial event.RRISD Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez said the district will operate as usual on April 8 but students will be taken outside to watch the solar eclipse. These school districts have canceled classes for the April 8 total solar eclipseAzaiez said the district has secured enough glas
  
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• Austin FC finally gets a taste of victory, looking for more at home against San Jose

  06-04-2024 01:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After Austin FC finally got in the win column last week against Copa Tejas rivals FC Dallas, they're looking to keep the good times rolling Saturday at Q2 Stadium against the San Jose Earthquakes.The return of star midfielder Sebastian Driussi was critical to Austin's attacking success against FC Dallas as he provided a nifty assist on Diego Rubio's go-ahead goal in the 70th minute. Head coach Josh Wolff said the week of practice leading up to the match was intense and feat
  
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• Austin nonprofit celebrates grand opening of SafeHorns Place to honor murdered UT student

  06-04-2024 00:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, a local nonprofit held the grand opening of SafeHorns Place.The spot is intended as a community space for students to come hang out, take self-defense workshops, learn life-saving techniques and enjoy social events.The space was created in memory of 18-year-old Haruka Weiser, a University of Texas at Austin student who was murdered on campus in April 2016. PAST COVERAGE: Homicide victim Haruka Weiser laid to restThe SafeHorns president said she hoped the new sp
  
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