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• T'Vondre Sweat arrested by APD, faces DWI charge

  07-04-2024 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Texas football player T'Vondre Sweat was booked into Travis County Jail on Sunday and charged with driving while intoxicated, according to jail records.Records show Sweat, 22, was arrested by the Austin Police Department and booked into Travis County Jail at 2:12 p.m. Sunday. Driving while intoxicated is a Class B misdemeanor.
  Sweat was named the Big 12 Conference defensive player of the year and he won the 2023 Outland Trophy (best interior lineman in college footba
  
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• Man receives 5-year sentence after pleading guilty to 2022 offense

  07-04-2024 21:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to Travis County court documents, a man was sentenced March 19 after pleading guilty to tampering with evidence with intent to impair—a third-degree felony.Records showed 21-year-old John Wiley Bagwell received a prison sentence of five years in connection with a June 2022 offense.Bagwell was originally charged with murder; however, the charge was later dismissed, according to documents.Toward his sentence, Bagwell received a jail credit of 562 days.
  
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• HCSO deputies cleared in fatal Jan. 5 shooting

  07-04-2024 18:38 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Following a review, a Hays County grand jury concluded the Hays County Sheriff’s deputies involved in a Jan. 5 shooting incident were justified under Texas law.According to the county, the Texas Rangers investigated the shooting with the assistance of detectives from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.“The Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office presented the results of the investigation to the Grand Jury. After hearing the evidence
  
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• Texas volunteer fire departments receive $13M in grants through assistance program

  07-04-2024 18:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following a meeting Tuesday, Texas A&M Forest Service awarded 74 grants, totaling approximately $13 million to the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.“Grant funding from the program will help Texas rural volunteer fire department recipients from this allocation purchase equipment such as dry hydrants, fire and rescue equipment, personal protective equipment and training aids,” the forest service said.According to a release, the final funding
  
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• Austin mayor proclaims 'Chili's at 45th and Lamar Day'

  07-04-2024 15:41 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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• Here's what tickets to the NCAA women's basketball finals will cost you

  07-04-2024 15:34 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) — The surging popularity of women's college basketball is growing, as the average ticket price for this weekend's NCAA championship has reached about $2,900, according to StubHub. Logistix also reported that tickets for women's college basketball sold earlier this week for the semifinals doubled compared to the men's semifinals ticket prices. As this year's women's NCAA tournament continues to outperform, the average ticket prices compared to last year have seen signif
  
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• Body of 'Yellowstone' spin-off actor Cole Brings Plenty found in Kansas

  07-04-2024 15:31 via kxan.com
  
  EDGERTON, Kan. (WDAF) — A body discovered late Friday morning in Johnson County, Kansas, has been identified as actor Cole Brings Plenty, the sheriff's office said.
  The 27-year-old was wanted by the Lawrence Police Department following allegations of domestic violence.
  Just before noon on Friday, Johnson County deputies found an unoccupied vehicle near Edgerton. Deputies said they checked the area and discovered a deceased man in a wooded area away from the vehicle.
  Cole Brings Plenty, nep
  
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• CDC issues bird flu infection health alert

  07-04-2024 15:29 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert Friday to inform healthcare centers and the public of a confirmed human infection of the bird flu.A farm worker on a commercial dairy farm in Texas developed conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, on March 27 and then tested positive for the “highly pathogenic avian influenza” (HPAI), the CDC said.HPAI viruses have been reported in the Texas area’s dairy cattle and wild birds, but
  
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• 1 dead in single-vehicle crash on US 290

  07-04-2024 15:17 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — One person died after a crash on US 290 in eastern Travis County, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.The crash happened just before 8 a.m. Sunday on East U.S. 290 eastbound near Springdale Road.
  ATCEMS said the crash was a probable single-vehicle collision.
  Drivers should expect delays in the area.
  
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• International group can send your used glasses to places in the next eclipse path

  07-04-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tens of millions of eclipse glasses have been produced for the April 8 solar eclipse. With 20 years until the next solar eclipse over the U.S., it is likely that many of these will languish in drawers or end up in landfills.Read more about the April 8 eclipseBut there's another way to prevent used eclipse glasses from ending up in landfills -- donate them for reuse.The international organization Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) has collected millions of glasses and distrib
  
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• Stormy pattern from Monday afternoon through Tuesday

  07-04-2024 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Overnight low clouds, patchy fog and a few spotty sprinkles develop into the morning hours.Monday: Morning through TotalityMonday morning looks to start with widespread low clouds and a few spots of sprinkles or drizzle. A few areas may briefly have some patchy fog, but the common theme will be cloudiness.By late morning we'll likely see some of those low clouds try to separate, revealing a few breaks in them. Above those breaks in the low clouds will be fairly widespread high c
  
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• Stormy pattern from late Monday through Tuesday night

  07-04-2024 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- What a beautiful Sunday with sunshine and plenty of high clouds.
  Evening plans, events and activities look good to go with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and dry weather.
  Overnight low clouds, patchy fog and a few spotty sprinkles develop into the morning hours.Monday: Morning through TotalityMonday morning looks to start with widespread low clouds and a few spots of sprinkles or drizzle. A few areas may briefly have some patchy fog, but the common theme will be cloudiness.
  
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• Brighter sky today but clouds return tomorrow

  07-04-2024 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An overnight cold front brought some light rain to the area. Most totals ranged from a trace up to ,05"The front is leaving much drier air thanks to a northwest wind. Wind speeds today will be tame with speeds around 5 to 10 mph.The sky will be partly cloudy to mostly sunny later this morning into the afternoon with most highs in the lower half of the 80s.
  Monday: Morning through TotalityThe sky will be mostly clear during the evening. However, with southerly winds returning ton
  
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• Brighter sky this afternoon but clouds return overnight

  07-04-2024 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An overnight cold front brought some light rain to the area. Most totals ranged from a trace up to .05". One of the gauges in west Austin at the LCRA Redbud Center measured .12".The front is leaving much drier air from a northwest wind. Dew points dropped to the 20s and 30s in the Hill Country prior to 9 a.m.Wind speeds today will be tame with speeds around 5 to 10 mph.The sky will be partly cloudy to mostly sunny this afternoon with most highs in the lower half of the 80s.
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• $1.33 billion Powerball jackpot won by single ticket in Oregon

  07-04-2024 14:06 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It took several additional hours, but the winning numbers for the $1.326 billion Powerball were finally drawn early Sunday morning, and there was a grand prize winner for the first time since January.
  At 2:29 a.m. Sunday, Powerball reported that the winning white numbers were 22, 27, 44, 52, 69 and a red Powerball of 9. According to Powerball, the drawing was delayed as one jurisdiction required "additional time to complete the required pre-draw procedures.""While a de
  
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• Police investigating possible murder-suicide shooting in Cedar Park

  07-04-2024 13:40 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Cedar Park police are investigating a shooting where two people died Saturday night. Police said the incident is a possible murder-suicide.The Cedar Park Police Department said officers responded to shots fired call around 10:50 p.m. Saturday on Fawnfield Drive and found a dead woman with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in a driveway.
  The Central Texas Regional SWAT Team responded to the scene and a shelter-in-place alert was sent to neighbors, police said. Law
  
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• Police investigating murder-suicide shooting in Cedar Park

  07-04-2024 13:40 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Cedar Park police are investigating a shooting where two people died Saturday night.
  On Monday, police said the incident was a murder-suicide, and the incident is still under investigation.
  The Cedar Park Police Department said officers responded to shots fired call around 10:50 p.m. Saturday on Fawnfield Drive and found a dead woman with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in a driveway.
  The Central Texas Regional SWAT Team responded to the scene and a shelter-in-p
  
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• 2 dead in murder-suicide shooting in Cedar Park

  07-04-2024 13:40 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Cedar Park police are investigating a shooting where two people died Saturday night.
  On Monday, police said the incident was a murder-suicide, and the incident is still under investigation.
  Police identified the victim as 42-year-old Jennifer Diaz. Chris Molnar, 37, was named the suspect.
  The Cedar Park Police Department said officers responded to shots fired call around 10:50 p.m. Saturday on Fawnfield Drive and found a dead woman with multiple gunshot wounds in
  
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• CMT Awards return Sunday night in Austin with host Kelsea Ballerini and a tribute to the late Toby Keith

  07-04-2024 13:01 via kxan.com
  
  The CMT Music Awards, celebrating the best in country music videos, are set to return on Sunday night live from Austin, Texas.Hosted by Kelsea Ballerini, the fan-voted show begins at 8 p.m. Eastern and will be broadcast from the Moody Center on CBS and Paramount+.This year, the awards are expected to feature a tribute to the late Toby Keith performed by Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson and Sammy Hagar and backed by Keith's longtime band.
  Keith, a hit country crafter of pro-American anthems who r
  
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• Late goal by Driussi lifts Austin FC to wild 4-3 win over San Jose Earthquakes

  07-04-2024 05:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sebastián Driussi scored two goals, the second coming in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time, and Austin FC rallied last in a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.Defender Paul Marie staked the Earthquakes (1-6-0) to a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute with his first goal of the season. Marie used a crossing pass from Cristian Espinoza to send a header to the middle of the net from close range for the fifth goal of his career. Marie app
  
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• Longhorns knock off Oklahoma 2-1, snaps Sooners' 40-game Big 12 winning streak

  07-04-2024 05:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 5 Texas put a stop to another long winning streak by beating No. 1 Oklahoma 2-1 on Saturday at McCombs Field.The Sooners built a 40-game winning streak in Big 12 Conference play that included the first game of the series Friday, but Texas made a terrific defensive play to end it.PREVIOUS GAME: 7th inning rally falls short for No. 5 Longhorns, No. 1 Sooners win opener 5-2AUSTIN, TX - APRIL 05: Texas head coach Mike White talks to players between innings of the Big 12 col
  
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• Central Texas counties brace for thousands of visitors on solar eclipse weekend

  07-04-2024 03:22 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Central Texas counties have upped their emergency resources in preparation for thousands of visitors flocking to the region for the April 8 solar eclipse.Travis County and several Hill Country counties issued disaster declarations weeks ahead of the eclipse.KXAN spoke with several of those judges. Travis County Judge Andy Brown said the measure is an attempt to make it easier for emergency vehicles to get around on the day of the eclipse. Eclipse preps: Ce
  
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• Texas freshman Madison Booker named college basketball's top small forward

  07-04-2024 01:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — She was pushed into point guard duties halfway through the season, but Texas freshman Madison Booker was recognized as the best small forward in women's college basketball Saturday.Booker is the first freshman and Texas player to win the Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Award presented by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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• Longhorns drop finale vs. BYU, lose 1st Big 12 series of the season

  07-04-2024 01:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas lost its first Big 12 Conference series of the season following Saturday's 7-5 defeat to BYU at UFCU-Disch Falk Field.BYU picked up the first game of the series Thursday by the same 7-5 count then the Longhorns evened it 4-3 on Friday.AUSTIN, TX - APRIL 04: BYU Cougars outfielder Cooper Vest (7) touches home plate as he slides in head first during the Big 12 baseball game between the Texas Longhorns and the BYU Cougars on April 4, 2024, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Aus
  
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• State of Texas: ‘It’s not a big problem’: Ag Commissioner talks Avian Flu outbreak

  07-04-2024 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — There is growing concern about avian flu spreading among farm animals in Texas, with poultry producers destroying nearly two million birds at a facility near Farwell in the Texas panhandle.
  This week brought a new issue; a dairy worker got the virus after contact with infected cattle.The worker is recovering. The Centers for Disease Control reports there's little risk to the public, but the outbreak is raising questions about the affect on the food supply.Texas Agricultu
  
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