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• Austin food equity program eyeing long-term solutions to continue operations

  11-07-2024 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin-Travis County food access program created at the start of the coronavirus pandemic is seeking funding assistance to continue operations.Joi Chevalier is the founder and CEO of The Cook's Nook, a culinary incubator that helps develop and promote equitable, nutritional food access. With the onset of the pandemic in spring 2020, Chevalier helped develop the Supplemental Emergency Food Access Network (SEFAN) to address food insecurities and gaps, with focuses primaril
  
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• Donald Trump, Ted Cruz lead among likely Texas voters in new poll

  11-07-2024 23:17 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KXAN) — Former President Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz hold single-digit leads over the Democratic candidates they face with likely Texas voters, according to a new poll released Thursday.
  Pollsters from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs and the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University asked a group of 1,484 likely voters which candidates they preferred in several key races more than four months before the Novembe
  
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• There will still be 500,000 without power almost a week after Beryl, Acting Gov. Dan Patrick says

  11-07-2024 23:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Three days after Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc on Houston and southeast Texas, Acting Gov. Dan Patrick said by Sunday, the number of Texans without power would drop to 500,000 from the current count of over 1 million.
  The energy company CenterPoint continues to be responsible for the majority of Beryl-related power outages as the company has the most customers in the affected area.
  As a Category 1 storm, Beryl not only caused these immense power outages but also decimate
  
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• DOJ: Austin man sold fentanyl-laced tablets to undercover officers, gets federal prison time

  11-07-2024 23:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin man was sentenced to serve 14 years in federal prison in connection with the distribution of fentanyl.According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 24-year-old Trenton Harris Tindall pleaded guilty in December 2023 to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl.The DOJ said Tindall coordinated the purchase of counterfeit oxycodone with a person in Austin who was found dead the day after their correspond
  
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• APD SWAT responding to barricaded subject on Teri Road

  11-07-2024 23:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department SWAT Unit is responding to a report of a barricaded subject in southeast Austin.Shortly before 3:45 p.m., APD said the SWAT unit responded to the barricaded subject call on Teri Road. Police said the call originally came in as a disturbance call at 11:14 a.m.At this time, police said there are no road closures expected.
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• APD: Suspect in custody after SWAT response on Teri Road

  11-07-2024 23:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department said a suspect is now in custody after a SWAT unit responded to a report of a barricaded subject in southeast Austin on Wednesday.Shortly before 3:45 p.m., APD said the SWAT unit responded to the barricaded subject call on Teri Road. Police said the call originally came in as a disturbance call at 11:14 a.m.Police are expected to hold a media briefing to provide more details.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
  
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• Groups planning to protest President Biden's Austin visit Monday

  11-07-2024 22:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- President Joe Biden is making a stop in Austin Monday to speak at an event commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
  Biden will deliver remarks at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library. The visit coincides with the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Republicans will discuss their party platform and are expected to formally nominate former president Donald Trump as the party's presidential candidate. When did American
  
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• VIDEO: APD releases video of suspect wanted in connection with deadly north Austin shooting

  11-07-2024 22:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Thursday, the Austin Police Department released surveillance video and a photo of a suspect wanted in connection with a deadly north Austin shooting that happened Wednesday, the agency said in a news release.Shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, APD officers responded to the 8500 block of Dryfield Drive after multiple callers reported "a suspect shot someone and left the scene," the release said. Police described that suspect as a Black man, who was wearing a white shirt and bla
  
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• Central Texas cities make up half of the top 10 ‘Most Livable Small Cities’ in Texas, study shows

  11-07-2024 22:12 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Thursday, July 11, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Curious where some of the most "livable" places in Texas are? You may be surprised to find half are in Central Texas.SmartAsset, a financial technology company, ranked 281 small U.S. cities, and KXAN took that data to find the most "livable" cities in the Lone Star State.The study said many variables could impact costs and comfortability."Housing affordability, the
  
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• Austin mother sues day care center, says child abuse seen on camera

  11-07-2024 21:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin mother is suing her 2-year-old's former day care center after alleged abuse was seen on the center's live surveillance video, the family said.The mother is suing The Children's Courtyard located on West William Cannon Drive.
  KXAN went to the day care. We were told their legal department would get back to us. We'll update this article when we get a response.
  What are the allegations?The lawsuit stated, in July 2023, the child's father checked on the toddler during
  
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• Hurricane Beryl: price gouging complaints trickle in

  11-07-2024 21:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Complaints of price gouging at hotels and gas stations in the path of Hurricane Beryl have trickled into the Texas Office of Attorney General since the storm slammed the Texas coast Monday.A total of 16 complaints have been sent to Attorney General Ken Paxton's office, as of Thursday. Ten of the complaints relate to gas station prices and six concern lodging prices at hotels or motels, according to records obtained by KXAN through the Texas Public Information Act.“Pri
  
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• UT Austin neighborhood pharmacy program working to expand patient access

  11-07-2024 20:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A neighborhood program conducted by the University of Texas at Austin's College of Pharmacy is working to improve pharmacists' medical records access so they can help patients connect with necessary medication to treat diseases.Dr. Samuel Poloyac serves as dean of UT Austin's College of Pharmacy and shared program details with the Austin-Travis County Public Health Commission on Wednesday. That program, Texas PharmCare, is working to minimize barriers limiting pharmacists f
  
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• Should the City of Austin run a bank? City Council eying it

  11-07-2024 19:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Next week, Austin City Council members could vote to kickstart a feasibility study for the creation of a "public bank," which "is owned and operated by a public institution, such as a municipal government," according to council documents.
  Brought forward by Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri -- and co-sponsored by members Ryan Alter, Vanessa Fuentes and José ''Chito'' Vela -- the resolution asks the city manager to look at any legal barriers and possible models for creating
  
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• New substation hopes to fill gap in police presence in north Austin

  11-07-2024 19:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An area in northwest Austin is home to a new safety center. It's a trailer that will serve as a substation of sorts and be used by Austin police officers and Williamson County sheriff's deputies.It was an idea from Austin councilwoman Mackenzie Kelly, who oversees District 6."This was driven by the ongoing concerns of the community and the critical need for a dedicated space for our officers to conduct investigative functions, write reports, and engage directly with community me
  
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• LIVE: Actress Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' dies at 75

  11-07-2024 17:34 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) - Actress Shelley Duvall, famous for her role in "The Shining," has died at 75.
  Duvall, the intrepid movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman, passed away in her sleep at her Blanco, Texas, home Thursday due to "complications from diabetes," her partner Dan Gilroy told The Hollywood Reporter.Duvall and Gilroy have been together since 1986.
  “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she&r
  
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• Actress Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' dies at 75

  11-07-2024 17:34 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) - Actress Shelley Duvall, famous for her role in "The Shining, " has died at 75.
  Duvall, the intrepid movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman, passed away in her sleep at her Blanco, Texas, home Thursday due to "complications from diabetes," her partner Dan Gilroy told The Hollywood Reporter.
  Duvall and Gilroy have been together since 1986.
  “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she
  
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• Actress Shelley Duvall dies at 75

  11-07-2024 17:34 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Actress Shelley Duvall, famous for her role in "The Shining, " has died at 75.
  She passed away in her sleep at her Blanco, Texas, home Thursday due to "complications from diabetes," her partner Dan Gilroy told The Hollywood Reporter.
  Duvall and Gilroy have been together since 1986.
  “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” Gilroy told the outlet.‘Wellness’ influencer
  
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• Here's how tight the market for retail space is in Austin

  11-07-2024 17:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (ABJ) — Austin’s retail real estate market reigns as king among other major Texas cities with an occupancy rate of nearly 97%.According to a report from Weitzman, Austin has maintained that retail occupancy rate for more than a year. The tight market could cause difficulties for entrepreneurs seeking real estate. Layne’s Chicken Fingers, for instance, just announced it's searching for up to 25 locations in the area.The metro has nearly 53 million squa
  
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• TCSO requested to investigate suspicious death after woman dies at Round Rock hospital

  11-07-2024 17:11 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Travis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death after a woman died at a Round Rock hospital.
  TCSO said in a release it got a call from Williamson County Justice of the Peace asking the sheriff's office to investigate because the woman lived in TCSO's jurisdiction.
  According to the release, the woman, who was in her 40s, died at the hospital and had fractured bones as well as medical conditions.
  TCSO immediately opened a case, and the investigati
  
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• Williamson County animal shelter dogs 'Hot to Go' with free adoptions through the weekend

  11-07-2024 17:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Dogs at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter are "hot to go" with free adoptions through Sunday.
  The shelter announced its latest adoption drive on social media Thursday morning with a themed video set to pop sensation Chappell Roan's song "HOT TO GO!"
  The video shows shelter staff members doing the popular "Hot to Go" dance while a "customer" goes through the adoption process with a dog.
  WCRAS said in a release it wants to "invite everyone to come down to the shelter,
  
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• Austin woman fighting for stricter penalties on intoxicated manslaughter convictions

  11-07-2024 15:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It has been almost three years since Tanya Roberts' son, Colton, was hit by an impaired driver while on his way back to school and killed. The man driving the car, Scott Taylor, pled guilty to intoxicated manslaughter.
  Roberts is now a victim advocate for Moms Against Drunk Driving and she wants to see some changes in Texas law when it comes to intoxicated manslaughter convictions. Currently, someone convicted of intoxicated manslaughter will face anywhere between two and 20 yea
  
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• LIVE: High heat with a few sprinkled in storms

  11-07-2024 13:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Although heat remains the main story, a few isolated storms are possible the next couple of days... but don't expect much.High pressure centered to the west instead of directly overhead will allow a few isolated storms to develop later today. These weak spots of rain and storms will be few and far between, leaving the majority of us hot and dry.Spot storms possible Thursday and FridayRain chances will increase slightly Friday (30%) and Saturday (20%) afternoon... but again, most
  
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• A few showers, storms possible Friday, Saturday

  11-07-2024 13:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Only a couple of isolated showers and thunderstorms developed Thursday, but a few more are possible over the next couple of days.Austin reached 100 degrees again Thursday and while temperatures could drop a couple of degrees over the next two days, more triple digit heat is on the way soon. Drink plenty of water if you will be outdoors and be sure to bring in pets or give them plenty of shade and water too.A slight chance of a few showers or thunderstorms is in the Friday foreca
  
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• Gird your loins! 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is reportedly in the works

  11-07-2024 05:34 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A sequel? For a hit movie? Groundbreaking.
  After nearly 20 years, everyone's favorite high-powered editor-in-chief for the fictional Runway Magazine is reportedly set to return to the office for a sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada."Puck News reports that the original film's producer, Wendy Finerman, has talked Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt into being a part of a sequel. It's not known if any other cast members have agreed to sign on.George Clooney urges Biden to drop out of presidential
  
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• Video: Airplane tire bursts, catches fire during aborted takeoff in Tampa

  11-07-2024 05:31 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Passengers on an American Airlines flight out of Tampa had an unwelcome surprise when a tire exploded seconds before liftoff Wednesday, and appeared to catch fire shortly after.Video captured the moment when at least one of the tires disintegrated, sending shredded chunks flying onto the tarmac and forcing the pilot to abort takeoff. The plane quickly came to a stop toward the end of the runway.As the flight crew awaited the arrival of emergency crews, flames near the
  
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• VIDEO: Massive crowd robs Oakland gas station after car crashes into glass

  11-07-2024 05:25 via kxan.com
  
  (KRON) -- A large crowd of people robbed a 76 gas station near the Oakland Airport on Friday morning, the gas station's owner told Nexstar's KRON4.
  The owner of the 76, who identified himself as Sam, said about 40 to 50 people stormed into the market connected to the gas station at about 4:30 a.m.
  Security footage obtained from the gas station shows increasingly more people perusing around the store and grabbing store property.In an interview, Sam said a group of people drove a car into the glas
  
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• How many Texas Longhorns are rated in the top 100 on EA Sports College Football 25?

  11-07-2024 04:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — EA Sports released the rankings of its top 100 players from its upcoming College Football 25 video game release, and the list of the Texas Longhorns isn't as big as you might think.Quarterback Quinn Ewers and offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. are the Longhorns in the top 100. Overall, Banks ranks the highest at No. 13 with a 94 and Ewers sits at No. 27 with a 92. Banks' highest attributes are his awareness at 96 and strength at 92 while Ewers has an awareness rating of 97
  
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• 'A problem': City of Austin has no incentive for sellers to disclose active code violations

  11-07-2024 03:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Stephanie Cuestas said she wouldn't have purchased the property her flooring business runs out of now if she had known what was to come. Years later, Cuestas is still fighting a city battle over code violations that stemmed from the previous owner.
  "It jeopardizes our business and our livelihood and we’ve been operating and servicing south Austin and west Austin clients for almost 30 years -- so this process is making us question if we can continue," she said.
  Cuestas' bus
  
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• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says House committee is trying to impeach him again

  11-07-2024 03:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (The Texas Tribune) -- Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday evening said the Texas House ethics committee, which scheduled a meeting for next week, is planning to recommend impeaching him a second time.“Next week's House General Investigating Committee is yet another desperate attempt by the Republican establishment to impeach me,” Paxton said in a statement. “Their bitter obsession with taking me down knows no bounds, and they will stop at nothing to remove me from
  
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• Affidavit: Woman attempted to kidnap 5-year-old after school

  11-07-2024 02:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman was arrested in connection with an attempted kidnapping--a state jail felony--that occurred in April, according to Travis County court documents filed Monday.An arrest warrant affidavit showed an investigator with the Austin Police Department’s Child Abuse Unit looked into the incident.The investigator found on April 16, 911 received a call regarding a woman physically attacking, grabbing and shaking children near the north Interstate 35 service road and E. Ru
  
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• APD requests prison phone records for man possibly linked to 1980 Austin cold case

  11-07-2024 02:05 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Authorities requested prison phone records for a man who may be connected to a 1980 Austin cold case, according to a search warrant from Travis County.Previously, authorities filed a search warrant to obtain DNA swabs of a man who could be connected with the death of Susan Leigh Wolfe. The man is currently in a Massachusetts prison, a Travis County search warrant affidavit said back in June. DNA match possibly linked to 1980 Austin cold case, search warrant saysOn
  
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• Texas volleyball tabbed as favorites in inaugural SEC season

  11-07-2024 01:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It doesn't matter what conference the Texas volleyball team is in, they get respect anywhere they go.Southeastern Conference coaches picked the back-to-back defending national champions to win the league title in their first year and Texas placed four players on the preseason all-conference team. That's the most of any team in the SEC.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/news
  
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• State audit reveals significant overpayments by Texas HHSC to contractor

  11-07-2024 01:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas State Auditor’s Office has released the results of its comprehensive forensic audit into the Texas Civil Commitment Office (TCCO) revealing significant overpayments to a contractor by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).According to the audit, TCCO and HHSC are administratively attached, with TCCO responsible for supervising and treating civilly committed sex offenders and HHSC providing them with mental health services.The audit, which was published
  
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• TCSO: missing 11-year-old boy found safe

  11-07-2024 01:15 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Travis County Sheriff's Office said late Wednesday night that a missing 11-year-old boy had been found safe.
  The sheriff's office said the boy, was last seen in north Austin earlier on Wednesday.
  TCSO said in an update just after 11 p.m. he was found.
  
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• TCSO asks for public's help to find missing 11-year-old last seen in north Austin

  11-07-2024 01:15 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Travis County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find an 11-year-old boy who was last seen in north Austin earlier on Wednesday, the agency said on social media.TCSO said the boy, Julian Giovanni Garcia, was last seen in the area of Robert I Walker Boulevard. There is also a possibility he could be in the Round Rock area.Julian is described as weighing around 110 pounds, 4 feet 10 inches, with brown hair and brown eyes, according to TCSO.The Tr
  
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• 30 athletes with Longhorn ties are headed to the Paris Olympics. More than half won't compete for the US

  11-07-2024 01:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Of the 30 current and former Texas Longhorns headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics, more than half will compete for a country other than the United States.Sixteen Longhorn athletes are spread out among 12 nations outside of the U.S. with three representing Jamaica, all in women's track and field. Former UT athletes Lanae-Tava Thomas is running the 200-meter dash, Stacey-Ann Williams is in the 400 and the 4x400-meter relay while current Longhorn Ackelia Smith will compete in bot
  
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