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• Officials respond after report of missing swimmer at Arkansas Bend Park

  22-06-2024 23:10 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A recovery effort is now underway after a report of a missing swimmer at Arkansas Bend Park on Saturday, according to officials.Shortly after 2:30 p.m., Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media it responded to a report of an adult swimmer who was using an electric underwater scooter who did not resurface at Arkansas Bend Park, located at 16900 Cherry Lane in Lago Vista.Multiple first responder boats responded to the scene in an attempt to rescue the person. Ho
  
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• Man receives 30 years for murder in 2021 Manor ISD graduate's death

  22-06-2024 21:00 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A man was sentenced in Hays County on June 7 in connection with the 2021 death of a Manor ISD graduate at a San Marcos apartment complex.According to court documents, 27-year-old Michael Torres pleaded guilty to murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon related to the death of 19-year-old Lavonte Benford. PAST COVERAGE | 2 charged with murder after death of recent Manor ISD graduateHe was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison for the murder charge and 2
  
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• 'Edgar' haircuts cause stir in Texas — why?

  22-06-2024 20:24 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Whether or not you know the name of this haircut, you've definitely seen it before. It's something like a bowl-cut-meets-a-Caesar-cut and it's hugely popular among young Latinos, especially in Texas. You guessed it, it's the Edgar cut.But as beloved as the hairstyle is, it isn't without controversy.
  Recently, a San Antonio business owner sparked outrage after an "anti-Edgar" meme was posted to the official Facebook and Instagram pages for his restaurant. The photo featured a bi
  
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• Study: Austin seeing lower birth rate than US average

  22-06-2024 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent research study looked at Census data for some of the largest U.S. cities to determine where birth rates and family sizes were the highest and lowest.SmartAsset, a financial technology company, found Austin had one of the lowest birth rates in the country.“Jobs and other incentives have driven people in and out of cities for decades. But local economies can also be affected by birth rates and the size of families,” the study said. “From medical fac
  
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• Texans are seeing less traffic in every major city except for one

  22-06-2024 16:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If there is one thing the majority of drivers can agree upon, it's that nobody likes sitting in traffic. Luckily for Texas residents, it appears that traffic is dropping significantly in most of its largest cities since before the pandemic in 2019, a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute found.While some of America's large metro areas with a lot of office workers have seen traffic congestion stay rise above pre-pandemic levels, Texas cities have been doing the exa
  
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• HOLD: Texans are seeing less traffic in every major city except for one

  22-06-2024 16:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If there is one thing the majority of drivers can agree upon, it's that nobody likes sitting in traffic. Luckily for Texas residents, it appears that traffic is dropping significantly in most of its largest cities since before the pandemic in 2019, a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute found.While some of America's large metro areas with a lot of office workers have seen traffic congestion stay rise above pre-pandemic levels, Texas cities have been doing the exa
  
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• Triple digit heat index values through the week

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We're not getting into the stretch of the year where high heat and humidity will be the rule and not the exception.A Heat Advisory is in effect for the I-35 corridor and eastern communities 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today for heat index values 105°-110°.Heat Advisory in effect 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. TuesdayA ridge of high pressure will keep most of the area rain-free over the next 7 days, but a spot shower may have just enough 'oomf' to make it into our eastern counties in the afternoo
  
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• The heat dome is coming back

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After receiving some beneficial rainfall last week, we are now settling back into a hot and dry weather pattern. The pattern change is allowing the "heat dome" to return to Texas. This will cause our temperatures to rise into the upper 90s over the next several days.
  Heat returns to Texas along with high humidity NEW BLOG: July forecast released. What to expect in Central TexasWith the wet ground from last week's rain, the sunshine and hot temperatures will help boost heat index
  
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• Summertime sizzle to finish June

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A typical, summer-like pattern takes hold this week as rain chances stay at a minimum and afternoon temperatures reach uncomfortable highs. NEW BLOG: July forecast released. What to expect in Central TexasThe infamous summertime "heat dome" (ridge of high pressure) will flounder of the South Plains and Desert Southwest all week. This will give us 7+ days of afternoon highs in the upper 90s, heat index values 100°-110° and plenty of sunshine each afternoon.Hotter than sea
  
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• Summertime heat and humidity continues

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There's no denying it - it looks and feels like summertime in Central Texas.
  A Heat Advisory continues through 7 p.m. today with peak heat index (feels-like) temperatures reaching 105-110º at times.Heat Advisory continues through 7 p.m. WednesdayMinor day-to-day temperature changes are forecast going out to the end of the month and into early July. Highs over the next week will be very close to 100º with the forecast now calling for our first triple digit day of the ye
  
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• Rain is gone and the heat is on

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The last rains from Tropical Storm Alberto departed Central Texas early Friday night. Most of the area will be in a dry weather pattern from today going out to Friday.Most rain totals from the storm averaged 1.00" to 2.00". There were several reporting stations that topped 2.00":
  4.09" Carmine (Fayette County)
  2.84" Manchaca
  2.51" Dry Creek near Elroy
  2.46" Onion Creek @ 183
  2.46" Willow CityNEW BLOG: July forecast released. What to expect in Central TexasHigh pressure in the up
  
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• "Least humid" day of the week is today as heat builds

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --As high pressure plants itself over or near Texas for the week ahead, you can count on plenty of heat and very little rain. We often talk about our severe weather season running from March 1 through mid-June before the rain shuts off. For now, it appears the rain has shut-off. NEW BLOG: July forecast released. What to expect in Central TexasInstead we'll keep talking about varying degrees of heat for the week ahead.
  Highs will be in the upper 90s every day with our hottest temper
  
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• Inching up to triple-digit heat

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Heat Advisory continues through 7:00 for much of the area. I anticipate another one will be issued later today that extends the Advisory through tomorrow or Friday.Heat Advisory continues through 7 p.m.
  Some heat index readings in Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Llano, and Mason Counties will reach the triple-digit mark later today but will, in most cases, stay below 105°.Minor day-to-day temperature changes are forecast going out to the end of the month and the first few day
  
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• Hot and humid and repeat

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our hot and humid weather continues with temperatures slowly pushing toward 100º as we head through the week.Highs next few daysFor the most part our weather will remain rain-free, but a spotty shower is possible in our eastern counties through early this evening and again Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Rain coverage will be less than 10%, but a few areas may get some beneficial and quick raindrops. BLOG: July forecast released. What to expect in Central TexasHigh pre
  
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• Heat Advisory until 7 p.m. Wednesday

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Lampasas and San Saba Counties, along with our I-35 counties eastward, are under a Heat Advisory until 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Advisory was issued in anticipation of heat index readings in these counties to reach up to 105° to 110°.At 2 p.m., Flatonia's heat index was 114°.Heat Advisory extended to 7 p.m. WednesdayMinor day-to-day temperature changes are forecast going out to the end of the month and the first day of July. Most area lows will fall to the middle to uppe
  
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• Heat Advisory until 7 p.m.

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Lampasas County along with our I-35 counties eastward are under a Heat Advisory for the rest of this afternoon. The Advisory was issued in anticipation of heat index readings in these counties to reach up to 105° to 110°.At 1:30 p.m., La Grange's heat index reached 110°. Flatonia's got to 109°.Heat Advisory in effect 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. TuesdayMinor day-to-day temperature changes are forecast going out to the end of the month and the first day of July. Most area low
  
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• Heat advisories possible this week

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As we get closer to our first 100-degree day, the heat index may become an issue as humidity levels remain elevated this week. The National Weather Service continues to hint at the possibility of issuing a heat advisory sometime soon if the heat index surpasses 108°. On Monday afternoon, locations east of I-35 may see the heat index reach 110°. If you are going to be outside from late morning into the afternoon, be sure to take frequent breaks indoors and drink plenty of
  
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• First triple digits of the year possible Thursday

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We're now forecasting our first triple digit day of the year arriving as early as Thursday as high pressure slides overhead on it's way to our east.A triple digit high in Austin on Thursday would be a full week earlier than our 30-year average (1991-2020).
  Average first triple digit day in Austin is July 4Early low clouds will give way to a lot of sun on Thursday with fewer afternoon clouds to provide much shade. Not all areas will hit 100, but our hottest places should come ver
  
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• Closing out June feeling like July

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Highs in the 90s and dew points in the 70s will make not only today, but the rest of the week, just uncomfortable.NEW BLOG: July forecast released. What to expect in Central TexasThere will be a very low chance of rain mid- to late-afternoon for Fayette County and potentially adjacent sections of Bastrop, Caldwell, and Lee Counties. These will come in from the Gulf. A few hundredths of an inch of rain is all that would be measured.The summertime ridge of high pressure will be ou
  
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• Close to or at 100-degrees through July 4th

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We know it's bound to happen sooner or later... but our first 100° day of the year in Austin could come as soon as this afternoon (!)A triple digit high in Austin on Thursday would be a full week earlier than our 30-year average (1991-2020).
  Average first triple digit day of the year in Austin is July 4Partly to mostly sunny skies will stretch overhead today with a low chance of a quick, pop-up shower late day (less than 10% chance). Afternoon highs will soar well into the 9
  
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• Austin dachshund goes viral showing life on wheels, wiener dog race

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One Austin pup — with help from his human — is using social media to share his day-to-day life as a "wheelie weenie" and encourage other pup owners with similar situations.
  Teddy, an 8-year-old dachshund, lost mobility in his back legs about four years ago after he was diagnosed with intervertebral disk disease, or IVDD. The disease is prevalent in dachshunds due to their long spines, impacting 15-30% of the breed.His accounts show his daily routines as a paraly
  
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• 98º or hotter for a week or more

  22-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures continued their slow and steady climb with highs reaching 98º Tuesday afternoon at Austin's Camp Mabry.
  With slightly higher temperatures and some higher humidity in place, it has felt 4-12º hotter than the air temperature, pushing us deeper into dangerous heat territory.A Heat Advisory continues through Wednesday at 7 p.m. with peak heat index (feels-like) temperatures reaching 105-110º at times.Heat Advisory extended to 7 p.m. WednesdayMinor day-to-
  
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• Austin Police investigating 'suspicious death' in southeast Austin

  22-06-2024 06:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police are investigating a "suspicious death" that happened in southeast Austin on Friday night, the agency said on social media.Around 10:50 p.m., police responded to the scene in the 2600 block of Metcalfe Road.
  APD said it will hold a media briefing at the Valero gas station, located at 628 E. Oltorf St. No other details were available Friday.
  
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• APD: 1 dead in southeast Austin homicide

  22-06-2024 06:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department investigating a homicide in southeast Austin where one person died.
  At around 4:07 p.m. Friday, APD officers responded to a service call on Metcalfe Road. Officers found a body with trauma.MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2024?Police did not have any suspect information.
  This is being investigated as the 27th homicide of 2024. People with information can call the APD homicide tipline at 512-974-8477.
  
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• Police say second suspect in Round Rock shooting in custody

  22-06-2024 05:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A second suspect is now in custody in connection to the deadly shooting at Old Settlers Park during the Round Rock Juneteenth celebration last weekend, the Round Rock Police Department said on social media Friday.Police said gunfire erupted after two groups got into a fight. Round Rock shooting suspect admits to firing shots, court documents sayAround 8:30 p.m., police said a "male juvenile suspect" was taken into custody and then transported to the Williamson County Detention C
  
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• ATCEMS: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Del-Valle 3-vehicle crash

  22-06-2024 05:17 via kxan.com
  
  DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) -- One person is dead, and another is seriously injured after a three-vehicle crash in Del Valle Friday night, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.Shortly after 9 p.m., ATCEMS medics responded to the crash on Pearce Lane and Kellam Road, where a total of five people were involved. That's near State Highway 130 and State Highway 71.Medics said two of the three vehicles rolled with a possible ejection. Travis County STARFlight also responded to the scene and trans
  
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• Round Rock shooting suspect admits to firing shots, court documents say

  22-06-2024 03:53 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The 17-year-old arrested in connection with Saturday's shooting in Round Rock that killed two people and injured 14 others admitted to shooting another person in the leg, according to his arrest affidavit KXAN obtained Friday evening.So far, Ricky Thompson III is the only person arrested in the case. Police Chief Allen Banks said Thursday the department is still looking for additional suspects. PREVIOUS: Police announce arrest of 17-year-old suspect related to deadly
  
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• 'It's just not safe': Neighbors advocate for RM 1826 expansion

  22-06-2024 01:58 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Drivers have marveled at the gleaming temple in Hays County along Road to Market 1826 since 1995.That’s where Michael Roberts has spent most of his time for the last two dozen years. “It is open to the public. So anybody can come and enjoy the property and the temple,” he said. Roberts said he’s in charge of events at the temple. Another role he has picked up over the years has been directing traffic when there’s a crash i
  
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• Austin ISD discussing tax rate increase in November

  22-06-2024 01:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday night, Austin ISD trustees unanimously approved a $1.2 billion budget for next year, but the district is still facing a large deficit."Without an increase in funding for public education, without an increase to the basic allotment not only will you see additional reductions that will impact the classroom you will see that state-wide," said Austin ISD CFO Ed Ramos.Ramos said with the district facing a deficit for the next school year, they had to make cuts. But t
  
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• DNA match possibly linked to 1980 Austin cold case, search warrant says

  22-06-2024 01:44 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A DNA match may help authorities solve a 1980 Austin cold case, according to details in a Travis County search warrant affidavit filed earlier this week.Authorities filed the search warrant to obtain DNA swabs from a man who may be connected with the death of Susan Leigh Wolfe. The man is currently in a Massachusetts prison, the search warrant statesOn Jan. 9, 1980, around 10 p.m., the Austin Police Department received a call from a man who said he witnessed a kidn
  
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• Mom shares perinatal mood disorder experience to help others

  22-06-2024 01:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- “Postpartum is like a slap in the face,” Georgetown mom Juliette Ferguson said.Ferguson, a mom of three boys, said she was stunned after she had her first son. The anxiety was so bad she could not eat or sleep. It would manifest in anger or rage, and she remembers feeling aching loneliness.“This should have been a massive red flag to myself, to my husband. I was standing in the living room. The baby was screaming, and I was having a time trying to console him.
  
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