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• May 2024: Which local restaurants received a perfect health inspection score?

  02-08-2024 23:56 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Public Health inspected exactly 500 locations in May, and 12.8% of those locations earned perfect scores.APH inspected 598 locations in May 2023 with a 15.1% perfect rate. As of May, APH's monthly average is 593 locations per month. The average perfect rate remained at 10.8%, unchanged from April.Here are the local businesses with perfect health scores:
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• History without gold: Team USA sets mixed 4x400 relay record

  02-08-2024 23:41 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- Hours after the track competition gets underway in Paris, Team USA is already setting records. The U.S. mixed 4x400 meter relay team set a world record when Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon and Kaylyn Brown finished the four laps in 3 minutes, 7.41 seconds to break the mark of 3:08.80 set at world championships last year.Get the latest on how our Texans are doing in the Olympics by signing up for push alerts on the KXAN News App and our More Than The Score newslett
  
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• Austin's weather just did something it hasn't for 16 years — June was hotter than July

  02-08-2024 23:10 via kxan.com
  
  This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.
  We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available.Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin just experienced something it hasn't in 16 years — the month of June was h
  
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• TxDOT rolls out I-35 project design changes at Airport Boulevard intersection

  02-08-2024 22:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Transportation debuted new design changes this week to its Interstate 35 Capital Express Central project, following some concerns floated by area residents.Previously, TxDOT envisioned upgrades to the I-35 and Airport Boulevard intersection in the form of a single-point urban interchange, or SPUI. However, officials debuted this week an updated design with a more traditional intersection layout in its place.Interstate 35 at Airport Boulevard (Courtesy Tex
  
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• Austin leaders, organizations react to city's pick for APD chief

  02-08-2024 21:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The city of Austin has chosen its next police chief, pending approval from the mayor and city council during a special meeting they have scheduled for Aug. 6.
  After more than 30 people applied for the position, the city boiled it down to two candidates: Lisa Davis and Jeffrey Norman, and ultimately chose Davis.Lisa Davis named Austin’s next police chiefDavis is currently the assistant chief of the Cincinnati Police Department and also serves as an assistant chief
  
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• CapMetro collabs with new mobile app for trip planning, route tracking

  02-08-2024 21:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- CapMetro riders will have a new way to plan their trips and track arrival times after the transit authority announced its partnership with the mobile app Transit.The Transit app will help highlight upcoming departure times for both MetroBus and MetroRail lines in the area, featuring real-time locations and updates, CapMetro officials said. Users can use Transit to customize their commutes as a supplement to the CapMetro app, which allows riders to purchase and active bus and rai
  
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• Harris has enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party's nominee, committee chair says

  02-08-2024 20:48 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday.The online voting process doesn’t end until Monday, but the campaign marked the moment when she crossed the threshold to have the majority of delegates’ votes.Harris is poised to be the first woman of color at the top of a major party’s ticket.“I a
  
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• Austin man sentenced following conspiracy, mail robbery investigation

  02-08-2024 19:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) said a 19 year old pleaded guilty to charges related to conspiracy and mail robbery.According to the DOJ, Cody Smith, of Austin, and five codefendants targeted U.S. Postal Service letter carriers in 2023 to steal Arrow Keys, allowing them to open mailboxes unlawfully.The DOJ identified the codefendants as Samuel Williams, 19, Christian Mosquera, 21, Nicholas Williams, 21, Camren Hamilton, 22, and Jonathan Rangel, 27. INVESTIGATI
  
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• 'I wanted to end it off the right way'; exclusive chat with Suni Lee after winning bronze

  02-08-2024 19:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The United States women’s gymnastics team has seen a lot of Olympic wins in its history, with this year's summer games being no different. Two of the team's gymnasts placed on the podium Thursday in the all-around competition with Simone Biles winning gold and Suni Lee winning bronze.
  The all-around champion at the Tokyo Olympics, Lee finished with the bronze medal in Paris. It’s the first time in history that two Olympic champions have been on the same podium.
  
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• Austin launches ATXBelieves website for sexual violence survivors, SAFE says reform progress promising

  02-08-2024 18:34 via kxan.com
  
  This article covers sexual assault and violence. If you are in distress, please reach out to RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 or online. SAFE Austin also provides SAFEline at 512-267-7233, by text at 737-888-7233, and as an online chat.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin announced the launch of its website "ATXBelieves" on Thursday, as part of a larger reform project started following a 2021 settlement and 2022 review, both related to how the Austin Police Depart
  
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• Austin launches ATXBelieves resource website for sexual violence survivors

  02-08-2024 18:34 via kxan.com
  
  This article covers sexual assault and violence. If you are in distress, please reach out to RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 or online. SAFE Austin also provides SAFEline at 512-267-7233, by text at 737-888-7233, and as an online chat.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin announced the launch of its website "ATXBelieves" on Thursday, as part of a larger reform project started following a 2021 settlement and 2022 review, both related to how the Austin Police Depart
  
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• Child ejected during crash in south Austin

  02-08-2024 18:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders said a child was ejected and injured during a two-vehicle collision in south Austin Friday.According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the child was declared a trauma alert.Officials said three patients were involved in the crash—one adult and two children.ATCEMS said the crash occurred near the intersection of Menchaca Road and Boyds Way at approximately 10:30 a.m.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for updates.
  
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• US Marshals capture a Texas 'Most Wanted' suspect in Round Rock

  02-08-2024 17:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Thursday, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested a 25-year-old Mexican national in Round Rock who was on the Texas Department of Public Safety's Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal immigrant list.Authorities arrested Fabian Toribio-Martinez in Round Rock in the 1500 block of E. Palm Valley near Lance Lane. He is being charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Possession of A Controlled Substance.An attorney has not been listed for Toribio-Martinez as of Friday,
  
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• Road closures start Monday near Longhorn Dam for bridge construction

  02-08-2024 17:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Those traveling along South Pleasant Valley Road near Longhorn Dam will notice some additional traffic closures next week as the City of Austin continues work on its new "wishbone" bridge crossing Lady Bird Lake.City crews kickstarted construction last month on the Longhorn Dam Multimodal Improvements Project. The new pedestrian and cyclist bridge in development will connect Longhorn Shores to the peninsula and Canterbury Park while bypassing South Pleasant Valley Road.  Au
  
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• What's Hot in Paris: Team USA basketball advancing to quarterfinals, women upholding win streak

  02-08-2024 17:25 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Ahead of the knockout rounds, Team USA women's and men's basketball are dominating the Paris courts.
  In Thursday's game, U.S. women's basketball (2-0) beat Belgium 87-74, securing the Americans a spot in the Paris quarterfinals.What’s Hot in Paris: U.S. Rowing takes home gold in historic win
  Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson scored 26 points and 23 points respectively, inching the team closer to a record Olympic winning streak.
  “You just want to go out there
  
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• Mariah Carey bringing Christmas concert to Austin this November

  02-08-2024 17:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's not the holiday season yet, but Mariah Carey fans are feeling merry and bright as the pop superstar announced an upcoming holiday show at the Moody Center in Austin.The "All I Want for Christmas is You" singer announced her 2024 holiday tour, Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time. It marks the 30th anniversary of Carey's "Merry Christmas" album, which debuted Oct. 28, 1994.Tour festivities kick off Nov. 6, with the singer touring 20 cities across the United States alongside s
  
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• Lisa Davis named Austin's next police chief

  02-08-2024 17:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a months-long process, the City of Austin has selected Lisa Davis, the current assistant chief of the Cincinnati Police Department, to be its next police chief. That's according to a message sent to city council and mayoral staff, KXAN obtained a copy of that message.
  The Austin Police Womens Association also confirmed the selection."The Austin Police Womens Association is thrilled at the selection of Lisa Davis for the next Chief of Police for the Austin Police Department
  
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• Fatmucket Mussel could disrupt Texas development due to new designation

  02-08-2024 16:01 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY (KXAN) -- A new addition to the federal Endangered Species List could cause delays for Central Texas developments along the Pedernales River.Texas fatmucket mussels (Courtesy U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)
  The Texas Fatmucket Mussel was added to the list on July 5, 2024. The small creature lives within the Hill Country's Colorado River basin, including the Pedernales, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife.
  Changes in its environment led to petitions for its addition back in 2008.Man
  
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• Chevron to move headquarters from California to Texas

  02-08-2024 15:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Chevron announced big changes for the makeup of the company Friday morning.
  Chevron Corporation is moving its headquarters from San Ramon, California to Houston, Texas before the end of the year, according to a press release from the oil and gas giant.
  The release said Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth and Vice Chairman Mark Nelson will move to Houston before the end of 2024 to "co-locate with other senior leaders and enable better collaboration and engagement with executives,
  
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• LIVE: Inside the Investigations: Underwater property questions

  02-08-2024 15:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.A conversation will happen Friday morning with investigative reporter Avery Travis and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories. People can watch a live stream starting at about 9 a.m. in this story or on the KXAN News Facebook page.Inside the Investigations: Costly code violation surprisesThe story they’re talking about t
  
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• Inside the Investigations: Underwater property questions

  02-08-2024 15:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.A conversation will happen Friday morning with investigative reporter Avery Travis and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories. People can watch a live stream starting at about 9 a.m. in this story or on the KXAN News Facebook page.Inside the Investigations: Costly code violation surprisesThe story they’re talking about t
  
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• Gov. Abbott meets with CenterPoint, provides improvement plan

  02-08-2024 14:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Thursday, Governor Abbott met with CenterPoint Energy leaders at the Texas Capitol in Austin to discuss their proposal to better respond to future severe weather events.
  This comes after the destruction from Hurricane Beryl that left millions without power during the Texas summer heat.‘This is unacceptable’: CenterPoint CEO testifies before Texas House Committee on State AffairsThe Office of the Texas Governor said Abbott told CenterPoint Energy that their proposa
  
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• Confusion over change in state law leaves survivor’s case unprosecuted

  02-08-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Nov. 18, 2018, an individual KXAN spoke with said a stagehand groped them while working an event in downtown Austin.The survivor identifies as transgender. KXAN is concealing their identity due to the sensitive nature of their experience. In this story, we will call them Morgan.Morgan's story
  Morgan's case went unprosecuted, even though they say they had a written confession from their assailant (KXAN photo/Brianna Hollis)
  “As a marginalized person, I feel like I d
  
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• City program helps fix house issues for low-income homeowners

  02-08-2024 13:50 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The City of Round Rock approved spending nearly a third of its Community Development Block Grant money on its Home Repair program, which is estimated to help fix six low and moderate-income households.
  The CDBG is federal dollars issued to the city from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that are designed to be used for a range of housing, community, and economic development projects and services. The city will receive $642,233 this year from the fed
  
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• This state has more than 30 athletes competing in the Olympics

  02-08-2024 13:21 via kxan.com
  
  PARIS (KNWA) — Nearly three dozen Arkansas-affiliated athletes are in Paris to compete in track and field events at the Olympic Games.Track & field events officially get underway on Thursday with the race walk but events in Stade de France start on Friday.Former Arkansas Razorbacks assistant track and field coach and current Kansas State Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Travis Geopfert spoke with Alyssa Orange from Nexstar's KNWA about the games.Geopfert has coached 15 Olympia
  
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• Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson easily wins 100 meters in opening round at her first Olympics

  02-08-2024 12:58 via kxan.com
  
  SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sha'Carri Richardson blazed through a no-fuss opening round in the 100 meters Friday, winning her first-ever race at the Olympics in 10.94 seconds to easily qualify for the semifinals.The American captured the first of eight first-round races on the opening day of track action at a jam-packed Stade de France.Unlike Olympic trials earlier this month, Richardson got off to a nice start, kicked into overdrive and cruised into the finish, tapping her chest
  
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• Triple digit heat with a few weekend storms

  02-08-2024 12:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our first weekend of August will feature a whole lot of heat with a side of afternoon storms. NEW BLOG: New tropical system may be brewing soon in the Gulf of MexicoWe finish off the work week with hot, dry and humid conditions. Today's afternoon highs will run 97°-102° with heat index values up to 108°. Morning clouds will quickly clear to allow plenty of sun to shine through the day.Weekend forecastOur dominant ridge of high pressure will shift northwest over the w
  
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• Some weekend storms as triple digits return

  02-08-2024 12:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures continued to creep up with highs in the upper 90s to near 100º in Austin on Friday.
  It'll be hotter on Saturday, but some rain-cooled air may provide brief relief as storms return to the forecast.Weekend forecastOur dominant ridge of high pressure will shift and shrink a little bit this weekend allowing some storms to drop south along it's eastern edge.Storms possible 3 pm. - 9 p.m. on Saturday.Rain chances look highest on Saturday (40%) with our best opportuni
  
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• 'The Conjuring' house owner fires employee, citing accusations from the beyond

  02-08-2024 05:35 via kxan.com
  
  BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WPRI) — Brian Dansereau says he was fired from the house featured in the film "The Conjuring" after his boss said she was told by its 19th-century owner Dansereau had been stealing money.The Burrillville, Rhode Island, farmhouse – also known as the Old Arnold Estate – has been an international draw for paranormal enthusiasts ever since it was made famous by the 2013 supernatural horror movie "The Conjuring."Dansereau said he worked at the home, which is open
  
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• Texas man pleads guilty to 'importing protected Australian reptiles'

  02-08-2024 05:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A Texas man pleaded guilty on Thursday after he was accused of "importing protected Australian reptiles" to the U.S., according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.The official charge the man pleaded guilty for is a "criminal information charging violation of the Endangered Species Act," according to the DOJ.
  "He faces a maximum penalty of one year in prison, one year of supervised release and a fine of up to $50,000," the DOJ said in the release.That man was i
  
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• WATCH: Highlights from Thursday, Aug. 1 at the 2024 Olympics

  02-08-2024 04:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The United States women's basketball team worked harder than they would have liked in an 87-74 win over Belgium on Thursday at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.Tied 23-23 after the first quarter, the U.S. outscored Belgium 23-15 in the second to take a 46-38 lead into halftime. However, Belgium didn't go away and cut the U.S. lead to 60-53 by the end of the third before the Americans put the game away with a strong fourth quarter.Get the latest on how our Texans are doing in the Olympic
  
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• Two mosquito trap samples test positive for West Nile virus in Georgetown

  02-08-2024 03:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two positive tests for West Nile were detected in Georgetown, and the city will spray Friday and Saturday evening, according to a news release.Truck-mounted spraying is scheduled near Pinnacle Park in southeast Georgetown and close to Emerald Springs Park near Williams Drive and Wagon Wheel Trail. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: What to know about West Nile virus in Williamson CountyWhile the spray does not propose a significant health risk, people and pets may want to stay inside during the
  
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• Officers share concerns over APD chief finalist's support for LGBTQ+ community

  02-08-2024 01:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the search for Austin's police chief continues, KXAN has learned new details surrounding Milwaukee Chief Jeffrey Norman's reputation among law enforcement members within the LGBTQ+ community.
  Last week, Norman along with candidate Lisa Davis, Cincinnati Police assistant chief visited Austin for their first in-person meet and greet with APD and the Austin community.KXAN spoke to an Austin police officer (who asked to remain anonymous) and active member of the Lesbian &
  
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• WATCH: US water polo goalkeeper scores buzzer-beater from opposite end of pool

  02-08-2024 00:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Typically when a goalkeeper is responsible for a goal, it's not a good thing. For U.S. water polo goalkeeper Adrian Weinberg, his Olympic moment came Thursday when he was the one who scored.With time ticking at the end of the first quarter in a Pool A match against Greece, Weinberg made a save and noticed something off in the distance — an opening in the opponents' goal. He wound up and rifled a shot that went the entire length of the pool, took one skip off the water
  
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• One-on-one with Austin mayoral candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido

  02-08-2024 00:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There are currently four people in the running to be Austin's next mayor, including incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson. You'll vote for the next leader of our city in November.
  Carmen Llanes Pulido, one of the four candidates, sat down with KXAN’s Grace Reader to talk about everything from public safety to transportation to her fundraising efforts.This transcript was edited for clarity and conciseness (Addendums may be added after each answer that provide context):Talk about your
  
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