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• How does the NFL quickly personalize draftees' new jerseys?

  22-04-2024 23:31 via kxan.com
  
  ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (AP) — Employees of the company tasked each year with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each first-round NFL draft pick as they are announced don’t need to travel very far for this year’s player selections in Detroit.STAHLS’ headquarters in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, sits 17 miles (27 kilometers) from the stage where NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will inform players — and the world — that they have been selected by
  
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• 'Sip Safely' pilot gives Austin bars drink-spiking test strips

  22-04-2024 23:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Fifty bars have joined a new city pilot program aimed at keeping safe while going out in Austin's entertainment districts.The campaign is called "Sip Safely".
  The $100,000 pilot program funds alcohol test strips that would allow patrons to see if their drinks got spiked, as well as drink covers fliers. Participating bars can hang fliers letting customers know the test strips are available."Drink spiking often precedes other types of crime," said Brian Block, the manager for the
  
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• LIVE Horns Report: What the Orange-White game tells us about Longhorns football, UT baseball's series win over TCU

  22-04-2024 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Arch Manning threw for more than 350 yards with three touchdowns in a dazzling display during the Orange-White spring football game Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, but he wasn't the only young quarterback to show out.Freshman Trey Owens led a game-winning drive for the Orange team, ending on a short touchdown pass to fellow freshman Ryan Wingo with 0:31 remaining to give his team a 35-34 victory over the White squad. Owens also threw for three touchdowns, two of whi
  
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• Horns Report: What the Orange-White game tells us about Longhorns football, UT baseball's series win over TCU

  22-04-2024 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Arch Manning threw for more than 350 yards with three touchdowns in a dazzling display during the Orange-White spring football game Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, but he wasn't the only young quarterback to show out.Freshman Trey Owens led a game-winning drive for the Orange team, ending on a short touchdown pass to fellow freshman Ryan Wingo with 0:31 remaining to give his team a 35-34 victory over the White squad. Owens also threw for three touchdowns, two of whi
  
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• New Texas report predicts extreme weather, drought conditions to worsen

  22-04-2024 21:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new study released Monday by the Office of the Texas State Climatologist and public policy think tank Texas 2036 pointed to an anticipated bump in 100-degree days in Texas and worsening drought conditions in the future.The study marked the latest edition of "Future Trends of Extreme Weather in Texas," an ongoing analysis of the changing environmental landscape in the Lone Star State. The newest findings also follow a record-breaking volume of wildfires statewide last year
  
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• Law enforcement responding to report of suspicious package in north Austin

  22-04-2024 21:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department and Travis County Sheriff's are responding to a report of a suspicious package in north Austin.Around 2:40 p.m., APD said on social media it was assisting TCSO for the suspicious package report at 2015 Cedar Bend Drive.People should avoid the area for their safety, APD said. Closures are possible in the area nearby.Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes. No other details are available at this time.
  
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• APD Bomb Squad responding to report of suspicious package in north Austin

  22-04-2024 21:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department and Travis County Sheriff's are responding to a report of a suspicious package in north Austin.Around 2:40 p.m., APD said on social media it was assisting TCSO for the suspicious package report at 2015 Cedar Bend Drive.People should avoid the area for their safety, APD said. Closures are possible in the area nearby.Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes. No other details are available at this time.
  
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• All-clear given after suspicious package reported in north Austin

  22-04-2024 21:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An all-clear was given by the Austin Police Department Bomb Squad after a suspicious package was reported at a residence in north Austin on Monday.Around 11:30 a.m., Travis County Sheriff's Office deputies were assigned to serve an eviction notice at a residence in the 2000 block of Cedar Bend Drive, Lieutenant Michael De Leon with the Travis County Constable's Office said during a media briefing.Travis County Constable vehicle The Austin Police Bomb Squad assisted with the
  
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• Dripping Springs ISD tables student policy changes related to gender identity, sexual orientation

  22-04-2024 21:33 via kxan.com
  
  DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — The Dripping Springs Independent School District has postponed its discussion on proposed policy updates that considered removing "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" from the district's anti-discrimination and harassment language, the district confirmed Monday.The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees reviewed on first reading April 15 proposed revisions to several local policies, including those pertaining to students, employees and the district's
  
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• 2nd person dies after crash of stolen 18-wheeler into DPS building

  22-04-2024 20:47 via kxan.com
  
  BRENHAM, Texas (KXAN) -- A second person died after a crash earlier this month when a stolen 18-wheeler wrecked into a Texas Department of Public Safety building.
  The DPS Southeast Texas Region posted on its social media on Monday that Cheryl Turner, 63, of Brenham died as a result of the incident.1 dead after stolen 18-wheeler crashes into Texas DPS building, several others injuredThe incident happened Friday, April 12 when 42-year-old Clenard Parker crashed a stolen 18-wheeler into a DPS offic
  
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• All the Texas references in Taylor Swift's new album

  22-04-2024 20:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Millions of Taylor Swift fans spent the weekend listening to her new album "The Tortured Poets Department," unpacking hidden messages and decoding lyrics in the pop star's 11th studio album.
  The 14-time Grammy winner is no stranger to breaking records, but managed to outdo herself again with the release of her 31-track double-album, "TTPD: The Anthology."Swift dropped the surprise double album on Friday at 1 a.m. CT after releasing the expected first one at 11
  
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• 'Cooked to death': Civil rights advocates sue TDCJ over heat

  22-04-2024 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Monday, April 22, 2024.AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- A coalition of advocates and attorneys are suing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, accusing the nation's largest prison system of exposing more than 85,000 prisoners to "tortuous heat conditions."The lawsuit asks the U.S. District Court in Travis County to find the conditions inside uncooled TDCJ prisons unconstitutional and mandate air conditioning to keep temperatures a
  
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• White House announces new national nursing home staffing minimums

  22-04-2024 18:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Vice President Kamala Harris announced an unprecedented rule requiring minimum staffing standards in nursing homes nationwide has been finalized, according to the White House.
  In a news release on Monday, the White House said this rule will deliver on a promise from President Joe Biden's 2022 State of the Union "to crack down on nursing homes that endanger resident safety."The finalized staffing standards appear to mirror the 2023 proposal from the U.S. Department of Health and
  
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• Person who filed petition to remove Travis County DA steps forward

  22-04-2024 18:10 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Monday, April 22, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The person who filed the petition to remove Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza is stepping forward.
  In a statement sent to KXAN, Mary Dupuis, who said she goes by Betsy, said her goal with this petition was to initiate an investigation into Garza's office.Petition to remove Travis County DA José Garza accepted, judge appoints prosecutorIn the statement, Dupuis sa
  
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• Austin nonprofit helping people build confidence through music after escaping homelessness

  22-04-2024 17:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A program in Austin says the therapeutic and community-building benefits of playing music are helping people who've transitioned out of homelessness.
  Home Street Music holds regular jams at the Community First Village, a 51-acre neighborhood for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness.
  The non-profit was first founded in 2017 and has worked with hundreds of people in the time since.
  Founder Vanessa Lively said she drew inspiration from a program called Art From the Stre
  
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• Election workers fear threats to their safety this November. One group is trying to help

  22-04-2024 14:51 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The group gathered inside the conference room, mostly women, fell silent as the audio recording began to play.The male voice, clearly agitated, railed against what he thought had been fraud that cost former President Donald Trump reelection four years ago.“You’re gonna pay for it,” said the man, filling his message with expletives and suggesting his target's throat be slashed with a knife. “We will … take you out. Your family, your
  
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• Austinites celebrate 'La Mujer'

  22-04-2024 13:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) brought together the Austin Latina Community to celebrate the event 'La Mujer' on Sunday.'La Mujer,' which translates to 'the woman,'featured an assortment of dances, singing, food, and artwork. One of the event attendees, Sol Bautista, said it was incredible to see how women were celebrated at the event."As an Mexican immigrant, it was amazing to be invited to celebrate with the Mexican American Cultural Center," Bautista said. "
  
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• Semitruck driver charged with DWI after crashing into 10 parked vehicles in east Austin overnight

  22-04-2024 13:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department arrested and charged a semitruck driver with a DWI charge after the driver hit 10 parked vehicles overnight in east Austin.Police responded to the crash site around 11:38 p.m. Sunday, near the intersection of Embassy Drive and East Ninth Street. The driver, identified as 27-year-old Trevonte Martez Shon Neville, remained on the scene inside the 18-wheeler, police said.
  Police said no one was injured. In an update Monday morning, APD officials confirm
  
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• Semitruck driver charged with DWI after crashing into 10 parked vehicles in east Austin

  22-04-2024 13:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department arrested and charged a semitruck driver with a DWI after the driver reportedly hit 10 parked vehicles overnight in east Austin.Police responded to the crash site around 11:38 p.m. Sunday, near the intersection of Embassy Drive and East Ninth Street. The driver, identified as 27-year-old Trevonte Martez Shon Neville, remained on the scene inside the 18-wheeler, police said.
  Damage to cars, street signs, etc. along East 9th Street near Embassy Dri
  
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• Semitruck crashes into 10 parked vehicles in east Austin overnight

  22-04-2024 13:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An 18-wheeler driver was taken into custody after hitting ten parked vehicles overnight in east Austin, according to police.
  Police said the semitruck crashed just before midnight near the intersection of Embassy Drive and East Ninth Street. The driver remained on the scene.
  Police said no one was injured.
  Damage to cars, street signs, etc. along East 9th Street near Embassy Drive after an 18-wheeler crashed into 10 parked vehicles overnight April 22, 2024 (KXAN Photo/Todd Baile
  
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• Quick action by golf pro gives man a chance at survival

  22-04-2024 12:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Todd Leonard, the head golf professional at Balcones Country Club, was about to leave work to run an errand for his wife when he learned of the emergency happening at the second hole. A man was lying unconscious on the cart path, not breathing.
  "Blue, not breathing," is how Leonard described the man when he approached him. Another member called 911 as Leonard began CPR, doing about 40 to 50 compressions until the man began to gasp.
  Leonard said he, along with another employee of
  
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• Family wants more signs on FM 1626 after deadly crash in front of a popular venue

  22-04-2024 05:03 via kxan.com
  
  BUDA, Texas (KXAN) – 41-year-old Thomas Shears was struck by a car when he was leaving a concert at Buck’s Backyard on Farm to Market Road 1626 on Saturday, April 13. His family wonders if there were better signage along the road, Shears might still be alive. Elizabeth Garcia said Shears went to see Ted Nugent perform with two others that night. When they arrived at Buck’s Backyard, the parking lot in front of the venue appeared full, so they parked along FM 1626, where he
  
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• Johnson Jr., Boehm make 1-run lead stand up for Texas to take series over TCU

  22-04-2024 02:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas pitchers Lebarron Johnson Jr. and Gage Boehm kept the TCU Horned Frogs' offense in check for a 2-1 win Sunday to seal a series victory at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.Both teams did all their scoring in the second inning. TCU took a 1-0 lead after Sam Myers scampered home on a wild pitch by Johnson, but the Longhorns answered in the bottom half with a 2-run double by first baseman Casey Borba. Johnson and Boehm made the lead stand up from there. PREVIOUS GAME: Texas returns
  
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• May forecast: Will our rainiest month live up to it?

  22-04-2024 00:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As we head through the back half of April, we're left looking at 2024 with a mixed bag of weather results. On one hand, we're off to a wetter-than-normal start, but on the other, three out of the four first months of the year have been warmer than normal. If it weren't for an incredibly wet January with more than six inches of rain, we'd be in a much worse spot for the year.2024 months compared to average (April results preliminary)Now we look ahead to, perhaps, our most importa
  
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• LIVE: May forecast: Will our rainiest month live up to it?

  22-04-2024 00:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As we head through the back half of April, we're left looking at 2024 with a mixed bag of weather results. On one hand, we're off to a wetter-than-normal start, but on the other, three out of the four first months of the year have been warmer than normal. If it weren't for an incredibly wet January with more than six inches of rain, we'd be in a much worse spot for the year.2024 months compared to average (April results preliminary)Now we look ahead to, perhaps, our most importa
  
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