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• Texas volleyball rekindles longtime rivalry in 1st-ever SEC match this fall

  23-06-2024 23:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The reigning back-to-back national volleyball champs head into the Southeastern Conference next season looking for a three-peat, and the first game ever in the new conference could be a wild one.The Texas volleyball team announced its 2024 schedule Friday and will take on rival Texas A&M in College Station for the program's first-ever SEC match Sept. 27. Prior to the SEC opener, they'll play eight nonconference matches with four at Gregory Gym. Texas head volleyball coa
  
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• Texas volleyball, back-to-back defending NCAA champs, play Aggies in 1st SEC match

  23-06-2024 23:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The reigning back-to-back national volleyball champs head into the Southeastern Conference next season looking for a three-peat, and the first game ever in the new conference could be a wild one.The Texas volleyball team announced its 2024 schedule Friday and will take on rival Texas A&M in College Station for the program's first-ever SEC match Sept. 27. Prior to the SEC opener, they'll play eight nonconference matches with four at Gregory Gym. Texas head volleyball coa
  
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• Texas DPS investigating after 2 critically injured in tanker explosion

  23-06-2024 21:33 via kxan.com
  
  LEE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a tanker explosion off U.S. Highway 290 east of Giddings on Sunday morning, Lee County EMS shared on Facebook.The Texas Department of Public Safety said just before 11 a.m. Sunday, a truck tractor carrying barrels of crude oil was trying to enter the eastbound lane on U.S. 290 just outside Giddings, Texas. As the truck was getting on the highway, it collided with a car, DPS said.
  The crash led to a fiery explosion that
  
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• Lee County investigating after 2 critically injured in tanker explosion

  23-06-2024 21:33 via kxan.com
  
  LEE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a tanker explosion that happened off U.S. Hwy. 290 east of Giddings Sunday morning, Lee County EMS shared on Facebook.Two people were critically injured and transported to Austin as a result of the explosion, officials said. Crews with Giddings Fire Department, South Lee County Fire Department, Lincoln Fire Department, Giddings Police Department, Lee County Sheriff's Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and
  
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• How much it takes to support different family types in Texas

  23-06-2024 19:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Different family types often have different needs, which impact the income required to meet those needs.SmartAsset, a financial technology company, said it examined data from MIT Living Wage to determine the incomes needed for different family types to support themselves.“Thanks to economies of scale, the cost per child decreases when having more than one child per family. Additionally, if one parent stays home to care for the children, families can potentially save a
  
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• ATCEMS, STAR Flight respond to motorcycle crash in Spicewood

  23-06-2024 19:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders are at the scene of a motorcycle collision Sunday morning.According to Austin-Travis County EMS, medics responded to the 20700 block of Thurman Bend Road near Skyline Drive in Spicewood at approximately 11:40 a.m.ATCEMS said a single motorcycle was reported off the road in the area.
  Medics with ATCEMS responded, along with the Pedernales Fire Department and Travis County STAR Flight.First responders said to expect traffic delays and to avoid the area if pos
  
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• ATCEMS responds to motorcycle crash in Spicewood

  23-06-2024 19:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders were at the scene of a motorcycle collision Sunday morning.According to Austin-Travis County EMS, medics responded to the 20700 block of Thurman Bend Road near Skyline Drive in Spicewood at approximately 11:40 a.m. ATCEMS said a single motorcycle was reported off the road in the area.
  ATCEMS said an adult patient was taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.Medics with ATCEMS responded, along with the Pedernales Fire Department. ATCEMS initia
  
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• A Texas man could soon be a world record holder, thanks to Selena Quintanilla

  23-06-2024 19:01 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video is a file video from Dec. 14, 2021.TEXAS (KXAN) — A Texas man could soon be a Guinness World Record holder — all thanks to the Queen of Tejano Music herself.Andrew Longoria will compete in a world record attempt June 29 centered around the largest collection of Selena Quintanilla memorabilia, with approximately 1,300 pieces gathered over the years. It's a collection years in the making, ever since Longoria and his grandmother first purchased her "Dreami
  
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• Willie Nelson misses first two nights of new tour due to health issues

  23-06-2024 17:36 via kxan.com
  
  ALPHARETTA, Ga. (WJW) – Fans who bought tickets for the first few shows of the “Outlaw Music Festival Tour” won’t be seeing Willie Nelson.Hours before the first night of the tour kicked off in Alpharetta, Georgia on Friday, June 21, an announcement was posted on social media that the 91-year-old wouldn’t be able to perform.“We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson is not feeling well and, per doctor’s orders, has been advised to rest for the next four
  
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• UPDATE: Statewide alert for child abducted in El Paso lifted

  23-06-2024 16:58 via kxan.com
  
  UPDATE: A statewide AMBER Alert for an abducted child in El Paso has been discontinued, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. No other details were released at this time.The original alert went out at about 7 a.m. Sunday and the alert was discontinued at about 9.EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued for an abducted child in El Paso.The El Paso Police Department is looking for a missing 6-month-old child identified as Thomas Gallardo Jr. The child was last
  
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• UPDATE: Child abducted in El Paso has been found safe

  23-06-2024 16:58 via kxan.com
  
  UPDATE: A statewide AMBER Alert for an abducted child in El Paso has been discontinued and the child has been found safe, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. No other details were released at this time.The original alert went out at about 7 a.m. Sunday and the alert was discontinued at about 9.EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued for an abducted child in El Paso.The El Paso Police Department is looking for a missing 6-month-old child identified as Thom
  
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• UPDATE: Child abducted in El Paso has been found

  23-06-2024 16:58 via kxan.com
  
  UPDATE: A statewide AMBER Alert for an abducted child in El Paso has been discontinued and the child has been found, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. No other details were released at this time.The original alert went out at about 7 a.m. Sunday and the alert was discontinued at about 9.EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued for an abducted child in El Paso.The El Paso Police Department is looking for a missing 6-month-old child identified as Thomas Ga
  
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• What are the black tubes that run across Texas roads?

  23-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  TEXAS (KXAN) -- Those traveling across Texas have probably seen -- and driven over -- a slew of black cords running across roadways. But what exactly are they, and how are they used?The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) calls them "pneumatic road tubes," an in-roadway sensor that can help detect and track vehicles traveling on roads. They're typically used as short-term traffic counts, with some models having the ability to gather data related to the follo
  
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• New abortion exception guidelines face criticism from attorneys

  23-06-2024 13:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - The Texas Medical Board unanimously approved new rules Friday morning providing additional guidance for the circumstances in which doctors can perform emergency abortions legally in the state.Amy and Steve Bresnan originally petitioned the Texas Medical Board to clarify the guidance. They said the approved guidelines don't do enough and are considering petitioning the board again.
  "We are disappointed," Amy Bresnan said. "We don't think that doctors will feel any mor
  
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• ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ explosive event in space expected soon: What to know

  23-06-2024 13:25 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Stargazers and skywatchers have been treated to a stunning show of celestial events already in 2024: the total solar eclipse, the return of the ‘devil comet,’ and multiple nights colored by the northern lights have undoubtedly topped the list for some. But if that wasn’t enough for you, space experts say we’re due for another stellar sighting: a rare nova explosion that’ll bring a “new star” to the night sky. Earlier this year
  
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• Sex testing at the Olympics: What is it? How does it work?

  23-06-2024 13:24 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the world's best athletes will face trial runs, drug tests and even sex evaluations, a practice that some deem restrictive and discriminatory.
  The 2024 spectacle has already gained attention after World Aquatics banned Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer from Texas, from competing against her peers in the upcoming summer games.
  Though it's currently making waves, there's nearly a century of history surrounding gender evaluation and eligibility
  
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• How much money do you need to make to be in the top 5% in Texas?

  23-06-2024 13:24 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - The disparity between the income that an average U.S. resident brings in yearly compared to those sitting at the top of earners in each state has always been a major topic of discussion.In fact, WalletHub states that "the highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States earn over 12 times more than those in the lowest-earning 10%, based on the latest Census data."And while looking up what the "average salary" is across the country, ($74,600, according to the latest data from t
  
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• FDA allows first-ever menthol e-cigarettes to be sold in US

  23-06-2024 13:23 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday authorized the first-ever nontobacco flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, a sign the agency believes some flavors of vaping products can be used to mitigate the effects of smoking traditional cigarettes. The agency said it authorized four menthol products from NJOY, which was purchased in 2023 by tobacco giant Altria, manufacturer of Marlboro cigarettes.  Including the four authorized Friday, the FDA has a
  
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• Significant energy source found under US-Mexico border

  23-06-2024 13:22 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Researchers have found a significant source of geothermal energy underneath the U.S.-Mexico border along the Rio Grande, which could lead to promising clean energy development in the rural region. The findings came after a monthslong study conducted by the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas at Austin, which discovered that the region of Presidio County in Texas, which shares a border with Mexico, has the conditions necessary for geothermal development
  
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• 'Parasite cleanse': Why experts are warning about this TikTok health trend

  23-06-2024 13:19 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If talk of binders, wormwood and "scrubbing your gut microbiome" sounds familiar, you may have seen one of the many TikTok videos promoting so-called "parasite cleanses."A common theme in these videos is the claim that parasites are virtually everywhere and you are likely to have one from either walking barefoot, eating produce, eating meat or hanging out with your pets – but experts say such cases are far more rare than TikTok "experts" would have you believe."It's unlik
  
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• Trump says he's decided on his running mate

  23-06-2024 13:18 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) — Former President Trump told reporters Saturday he's made up his mind about who will be his running mate in November, but he has yet to tell anyone who it is.Trump told NBC News ahead of a rally in Philadelphia that he's settled on a vice presidential choice."In my mind, yeah," Trump said when asked if he's decided.Asked if his pick knows it's them, Trump responded, "No, nobody knows."The selection process for Trump's running mate has ramped up in recent weeks as several candid
  
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• Memory of Round Rock shooting lingers at Georgetown Juneteenth celebration

  23-06-2024 04:43 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Organizers of a Juneteenth celebration in Georgetown said the memory of a shooting that took place at a Juneteenth festival in Round Rock one week ago is still fresh. Despite this, they said the message of the holiday must persevere and overcome any fear of future tragedies.Late last Saturday, two women were killed and 14 others were wounded while attending a Juneteenth festival at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. In the days since, police have arrested two suspe
  
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• ATCEMS: 1 dead after vehicle rescue on FM 969

  23-06-2024 02:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after a vehicle rescue on Farm-to-Market Road 969 on Saturday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.Around 5 p.m., ATCEMS medics responded to the vehicle rescue in the area of 10100-10500 FM 969 near Imperial Drive. Medics said there were three patients total.Medics pronounced one person dead on the scene. Another person had serious injuries, and the last one was "not expected to be life-threatening injuries." Both people were transported to Dell Seto
  
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• State of Texas: 'We are disappointed,' Attorneys consider new petition asking Texas Medical Board to clarify abortion guidelines

  23-06-2024 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The attorneys who originally petitioned the Texas Medical Board to clarify their guidelines on Texas's abortion law are considering petitioning the board again.
  Amy and Steve Bresnan are unhappy with the Texas Medical Board's new rules, unanimously approved on Friday morning, which offer further guidance on the conditions under which doctors can legally perform emergency abortions in the state."We are disappointed," Amy Bresnan said. "We don't think that doctors will fee
  
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• HCSO responding to SWAT callout in Dripping Springs

  23-06-2024 00:00 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Hays County Sheriff's Office is responding to a SWAT callout in Dripping Springs, the agency said on Saturday.HCSO responded to a report of a person barricaded inside a home in the 600 block of Terrace Canyon in Dripping Springs. The incident is contained only to the one home at this time, according to officials.People should avoid the area at this time, as this is an on-going incident. No other details were provided Saturday.This is a developing story. Check bac
  
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• HCSO: Man in custody after SWAT callout in Dripping Springs

  23-06-2024 00:00 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- One person is in custody after the Hays County Sheriff's Office responded to a SWAT callout in Dripping Springs, HCSO told KXAN Saturday.Around 1:20 p.m., HCSO received a call about a man who was yelling in the roadway near Terrace County Drive. When law enforcement arrived in the area, HCSO said shots were fired at them.HCSO then reported the man was barricaded inside a home in the 600 block of Terrace Canyon Drive.One person is in custody after the Hays County Sher
  
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