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• Austin Pets Alive! seeks donations to upgrade hot kennels

  07-08-2024 23:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Pets Alive!, a local nonprofit, started a fundraising campaign this week with the hopes of upgrading its facility to provide cooler spaces for its shelter animals.The building has few air-conditioned spaces, with most of the dogs in an outdoor covered kennel. APA staff have had to rely on box fans, ice and "swamp coolers" to help the canines beat the triple-digit summer heat.Carolynn Brower, a volunteer with APA, said that the conditions struck her. She had previously vol
  
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• One month after Beryl, CenterPoint works to recover and prepare

  07-08-2024 23:14 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (Nexstar) — Thursday marks one month since Beryl hit Houston, initially cutting power to more than two million Texans. While power has been restored for CenterPoint's customers, the energy monopoly behind the outages and recovery effort is working to comply with the state's new demands after allegations of improper preparation.Gov. Greg Abbott set a July 31 deadline for CenterPoint to provide specific actions to address issues like vegetation removal, reducing future outages, prest
  
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• Travis Co. ESD 12: Large fire at recycling center believed to be 'unintentional'

  07-08-2024 22:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Crews battled a blaze in east Austin on Wednesday, and crews remained at the scene for hours battling the flames, which was extinguished by 3 a.m. Thursday, according to a Travis County ESD 12 news release.TCESD12 said the cause of the 10506 Decker Lane fire was determined to be unintentional, and there were no reported injuries.The initial call came in for a trash fire. First responders later said crews found a fire within metal scraps of a recycling facility.Firefighters tackl
  
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• Travis Co. ESD 12: Crews battling 'large' trash fire off Decker Lane

  07-08-2024 22:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Crews are battling a blaze in northeast Austin, and crews will be out at the scene for awhile, a Travis County ESD 12 spokesperson told KXAN Wednesday.In addition to Travis County ESD 12, Travis County ESD 2 and Austin-Travis County EMS responded to 10506 Decker Lane. The call came in for a trash fire, and now the "fire is large," the spokesperson said.Firefighters tackle a large trash fire off Decker Lane in Austin. (Photo: Travis County ESD No. 2)Firefighters tackle a large tr
  
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• San Marcos PD, Texas Rangers investigating in-custody death after I-35 incident

  07-08-2024 22:30 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The San Marcos Police Department and Texas Rangers are investigating an in-custody death after an incident Tuesday evening, according to a Wednesday release.Police responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding a man on Interstate 35 near mile marker 200. Numerous callers said the man — described as white and in his 40s — was "acting erratically," yelling and possibly throwing objects while on top of the overpass over Posey Road. The man was identified a
  
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• LIVE: San Marcos PD, Texas Rangers investigating in-custody death after I-35 incident

  07-08-2024 22:30 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The San Marcos Police Department and Texas Rangers are investigating an in-custody death after an incident Tuesday evening, according to a Wednesday release.Police responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding a man on Interstate 35 near mile marker 200. Numerous callers said the man — described as white and in his 40s — was "acting erratically," yelling and possibly throwing objects while on top of the overpass over Posey Road. The man was identified a
  
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• Taylor Swift concerts in Austria canceled after 2 arrested over suspected attack plot

  07-08-2024 22:21 via kxan.com
  
  BERLIN (AP) — Two suspected extremists were arrested in Austria on Wednesday, one of whom appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts, authorities said.The 19-year-old main suspect was arrested in Ternitz, south of Vienna, and the second person in the Austrian capital.Franz Ruf, the public security director at Austria’s interior ministry, said that authorities were aware of “preparatory actions” for a po
  
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• Need a driver's license appointment in Texas? What to know about renewals, availabilities

  07-08-2024 22:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In nine months' time, REAL IDs will take effect in Texas and the rest of the country as a form of identification people will need to have to travel by air in the United States if they don't have a valid passport or U.S. military ID.For transplants heading to the Lone Star State, new drivers and those with licenses issued before 2016, that means they'll likely need to book an appointment at the Texas Department of Public Safety. In recent years, that's proven to be a difficu
  
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• Woman receives 5 years deferred adjudication for February 2022 deadly crash

  07-08-2024 22:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A woman received five years deferred adjudication after she pleaded guilty for criminal negligent homicide in connection with a deadly crash in downtown Austin that happened in February 2022, according to Travis County court records.Court records identified the woman as Ashley White. As part of her deferred adjudication, she also has to take a driving safety course, maintain a valid driver's license and receive counseling, according to court records. Warrant issued for driver in
  
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• Battle over bees: Round Rock homeowner at odds with city over lawn

  07-08-2024 21:41 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- It's a battle over bees. A Round Rock homeowner has been cited over his yard, and he said it's not his first go-around with the city."Please mow tall grass and weeds on the entire premises to the curb. So I assume that means cut everything down to one foot height," Tyson Bartlett explains, while holding a letter from the city of Round Rock. ‘Let’s continue to grow this small town’: Locals excited for new Elon Musk schoolBartlett is proud of his front
  
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• Texas Rangers requested to investigate Milam County shooting involving officer

  07-08-2024 21:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was injured Wednesday following a shooting involving law enforcement officials in Milam County.According to the Milam County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), deputies helped respond to a shots fired call in Cameron shortly before noon in the 1500 block of Jackson Avenue.MCSO said a man was shot in the hand by a Cameron Police officer who fired his weapon at the subject and struck him. It is unclear what led to the shooting.“Our deputies have secured the scene and
  
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• CJ Baxter, Texas Longhorns sophomore running back, out for season with knee injury

  07-08-2024 21:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns sophomore running back CJ Baxter is out for the season with a knee injury, the program announced Wednesday.Baxter was injured in Tuesday's practice, the first of the season with the team in full pads. He will have surgery to repair the injury.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/newslettersBaxter was Texas' top returning rusher, gaining 659 rushing yards on 13
  
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• Austin teen starts naloxone project to reduce fentanyl overdoses

  07-08-2024 20:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – At just 16 years old, Peyton Eitel already owns his own lifeguarding business, which allows people with private pools to hire his lifeguards to make summer pool parties a little safer. “[We’re] CPR certified, first aid certified – a long list of things all through Red Cross,” Eitel said. But as the summer before entering his Junior year at West Lake High School wraps up, Eitel wants to do even more.“I've enjoyed growing my own busines
  
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• APD searching for woman accused of mail theft

  07-08-2024 20:49 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was searching for a suspect in connection with a central Austin mail theft.APD said the mail theft occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. July 17 at the Villas on Guadalupe apartment complex, located at 2810 Hemphill Park.According to police, the suspect broke into the apartment’s mail room, forcefully opened the mailboxes, a
  
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• How Texas police connect to monitor school safety at start of new year

  07-08-2024 20:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The new school year is already beginning for some Central Texas districts, andmembers of different law enforcement agencies across the area gathered Wednesday to develop better connections with each other and share advice about how to keep schools safe.
  The Austin Regional Intelligence Center, which is managed by the Austin Police Department, held its second school safety symposium. Det. West Williams said this meeting at a conference center in north Austin is especially he
  
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• Crux Climbing, Austin businesses to open combination climbing gym-restaurant-coffee shop

  07-08-2024 20:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Crux Climbing Center is teaming up with locally-owned businesses Spicy Boys Fried Chicken and Spokesman Coffee to build a climbing gym in Pflugerville, according to a press release.Leaders at the three Austin businesses said they are excited at the venture, which marks a first for them -- their first locations outside of Austin."We’re very excited to open our first location outside of Austin with a great partner in Crux Climbing Center,” said Tim Ramsay, Spicy Boys F
  
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• What are parking pockets? Northwest Austin roadway debuts new installation

  07-08-2024 19:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department has tweaked a stretch of roadway in northwest Austin to better protect cyclists while expanding parking access.A department spokesperson said crews recently installed parking pockets along Far West Boulevard between Northledge Drive and Hart Lane. Those changes were made due to heightened parking demands for the intramural fields fronting the roadway, the spokesperson added.Prior to their installation, officials noted th
  
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• 'Spoke it into existence': Gabby Thomas brings home gold in women’s 200-meter

  07-08-2024 19:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gabby Thomas took the gold Tuesday in the women’s 200 meters at the 2024 Olympics with a time of 21.83 seconds.“We are so happy, I can't believe it. I mean, I spoke it into existence. I know I trained really hard for it, and it's such an indescribable feeling. But I am so happy, I can't believe it,” Thomas said.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 newslette
  
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• June 2024: Which local restaurants received a perfect health inspection score?

  07-08-2024 19:26 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- June data for health inspection scores is available, showing the slowest month yet for Austin Public Health in 2024, with 399 locations inspected.
  The score average for June is 90. Only 6.3% of locations earned a perfect score of 100, and just three locations earned a score below 70. The slower month drops APH's monthly average from 593 locations to 561.(Courtesy Amy Mc
  
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• Roadways reopen in Leander following gas leak

  07-08-2024 18:01 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the Leander Police Department said on social media that a gas leak led to temporary road closures. The department said natural gas company Atmos Energy responded to make repairs.According to LPD, Sonny Drive was closed between Bagdad Road and Moon Glow Drive due to the leak.In an update, police said the road was open to traffic, but added drivers shou
  
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• Gas leak closes roadways in Leander

  07-08-2024 18:01 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the Leander Police Department said a gas leak resulted in roads being closed.According to LPD, Sonny Drive was closed between Bagdad Road and Moon Glow Drive due to the leak. LPD said to avoid the area.The department said Atmos Energy was responding for repairs.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for updates.
  
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• Austin Community College proposes tax rate change, what it means for your bill

  07-08-2024 17:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Community College said at its Board of Trustees meeting on August 5, it is considering a new tax rate of 0.1013 cents per $100 valuation.If the proposed rate is formally approved at the September meeting, it would not increase the average property tax bill.
  ACC said the reasoning behind the new tax rate was that it would help support the adopted 2025 fiscal year budget.
  This comes after the ACC Board of Trustees approved a $534 million budget, of which 67% percent of its
  
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• Austin College proposes tax rate change, what it means for your bill

  07-08-2024 17:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Community College said at its Board of Trustees meeting on August 5, it is considering a new tax rate of 0.1013 cents per $100 valuation.If the proposed rate is formally approved at the September meeting, it would not increase the average property tax bill.
  ACC said the reasoning behind the new tax rate was that it would help support the adopted 2025 fiscal year budget.
  This comes after the ACC Board of Trustees approved a $534 million budget, of which 67% percent of its
  
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• APD asking for help identifying 'serial commercial burglar'

  07-08-2024 16:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a person it calls a "serial commercial burglar."
  APD said it has received numerous reports of business burglaries along the Manor Road area in east Austin, near the area that stretches from I-35 to Springdale Road.
  Detectives identified a primary suspect as the investigation progressed, and police said this same suspect has been observed on surveillance video committing multiple burglaries in the area since
  
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• Victim of April fentanyl death identified as Austin teen

  07-08-2024 16:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department released the name of a 17-year-old victim who died as a result of fentanyl earlier this year.Austin Police said officers responded to a call for service on the morning of April 13 in the 1200 block of Knollpark Circle. This is where Sienna Contreras was found deceased in her bed after her father had tried to wake her, according to APD.
  This is being investigated as Austin's 38th homicide of 2024.
  Austin Police said the suspect allegedly involved in t
  
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• Lockhart voters to decide on joining ACC district in November after board approves annexation election call

  07-08-2024 15:49 via kxan.com
  
  LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) -- Voters in Lockhart will decide this November on whether they'll join the Austin Community College taxing district.
  The ACC Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously approved calling for a special annexation election for the Lockhart Independent School District territory.PREVIOUS | Lockhart ISD could potentially join the ACC taxing districtThis comes after the board in May unanimously certified a petition from residents living in the territory who were interested in adding
  
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• Fatal crash closes FM 969 in both directions Wednesday morning

  07-08-2024 14:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Farm to Market Road 969 was closed in both directions near State Highway 130 Wednesday morning after a fatal crash in the area.Real Time Traffic MapThe Texas Department of Public Safety said it was a four-vehicle crash that killed at least one person. Troopers are on the scene investigating the crash. It happened just east of SH 130.
  TxDOT first posted about the crash and road closure at 7:28 a.m.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
  
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• Crash closes FM 969 in both directions Wednesday morning; 1 dead, 4 injured

  07-08-2024 14:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Farm to Market Road 969 was closed in both directions near State Highway 130 Wednesday morning after a fatal crash in the area.Real Time Traffic MapThe Texas Department of Public Safety said it was a four-vehicle crash that killed one person. Troopers are on the scene investigating the crash. It happened just east of SH 130.
  Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the crash, referring to it as a "pin-in collision" that involved five people.
  One adult was pronounced dead on the sce
  
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• Traffic Alert: Northbound I-35 in San Marcos closed at River Ridge Parkway

  07-08-2024 14:44 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) -- All lanes of northbound Interstate 35 in San Marcos are closed near River Ridge Parkway due to a crash.
  The Texas Department of Transportation posted about the crash on X at 7:14 a.m. The closed area is between exits 207 River Ridge Parkway and 208 Carlson Circle.
  It's not clear what caused the crash or how long the roadway will be closed. KXAN has reached out to local law enforcement for details and will update this story when we receive a response.
  
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• I-35 in San Marcos reopens after crash near River Ridge Parkway closes northbound lanes

  07-08-2024 14:44 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) -- Interstate 35 in San Marcos is back to normal after a crash near River Ridge Parkway closed all northbound lanes early Wednesday morning.
  The Texas Department of Transportation first posted about the crash on X at 7:14 a.m. By 10 a.m., all lanes were back open, according to San Marcos police.
  San Marcos police said Wednesday morning officers were investigating and working to clear lanes after a non-fatal accident involving a jackknifed 18-wheeler.
  The affected area wa
  
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• 3 18-wheelers, 3 passenger vehicles involved in San Marcos I-35 crash

  07-08-2024 14:44 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) -- Interstate 35 in San Marcos is back to normal after a crash near River Ridge Parkway closed all northbound lanes early Wednesday morning.
  San Marcos police said officers worked to clear the northbound lanes near exit 208 (Carlson Circle) after the non-fatal accident involving three 18-wheelers and three passenger vehicles.According to police, two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries following the incident.San Marcos police said first responders were s
  
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• 'I attempted suicide': Desperate calls for relief to slow mental health challenges among firefighters 

  07-08-2024 14:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Lieutenant Amanda Bennett is coming out of the shadows and sharing her story.  It’s a story that reveals the daily traumas firefighters are faced with, which for some, has become a crippling reality that is sometimes too much to bear. “These traumas manifest in weird ways.  We carry them and don't even realize it, ” Bennett said. “I talked to my brother and seeing the look on his face, it broke my heart.  I knew his heart broke fo
  
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• Medical examiner updates Austin teen's autopsy amid KXAN scooter death investigation

  07-08-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin police investigation into the death of a teen found on a road led to a conclusion that baffled her family: Treysuhr Carter’s devastating injuries were caused by an accidental fall from a Razor-type scooter.Treysuhr’s family has never doubted she was hit by a car. Now in response to their calls for answers, KXAN uncovered confusion at the scene, police missteps and missing evidence.For the most part, APD officials have defended their work, saying t
  
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• Campaign Context: New presidential candidate, new campaign strategy?

  07-08-2024 05:34 via kxan.com
  
  As campaign season continues, politicians are turning up the volume on campaign rhetoric. To cut through the noise, we’re launching Campaign Context, a series providing clarity on the messages you’re hearing from candidates on the campaign trail. We’re digging past the politics and into the facts to provide you with the transparent, spin-free information you need to make informed decisions this election season.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just hours after Vice President Kamala Ha
  
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• WATCH: With massive homestretch kick, Cole Hocker shocks favorites with 1,500-meter gold at Paris Olympics

  07-08-2024 05:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — American Cole Hocker wasn't supposed to win the men's 1,500-meter run Tuesday at the Paris Olympics, but he ran the race of his life and did it, anyway.Hocker ran an Olympic-record time of 3 minutes, 27.65 seconds with a sizzling kick in the final 75 meters to stun race favorites Josh Kerr (Great Britain), Jakob Ingebrigtsen (Norway) and the entire running world."It took everything," Hocker said. "The physical side is one thing. I knew I was in top physical shape — I'
  
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• Back to school for Del Valle as Highway 71 construction wraps up

  07-08-2024 04:34 via kxan.com
  
  DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) - Some of our smaller Hill Country school districts are back to school Tuesday, and Wednesday students just east of Austin go back to the classroom.As KXAN traffic anchor Erica Brennes gears up to bring you all your back to school traffic reports, she has an update to a project that should help the flow of traffic in Del Valle.As teachers and staff tie up loose ends before students fill the halls and classrooms in Del Valle Independent School District, construction crews
  
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• Lake Travis ISD cracking down on cellphones in the classroom

  07-08-2024 04:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Lake Travis Independent School District is cracking down on cellphones in the classroom this upcoming school year.The new rule is that elementary and middle school students can still have their cellphones on them, but they must be turned off and stored in their backpacks, according to the district.While Superintendent Paul Norton said the response from parents has been largely positive, some are still concerned about safety. Texas school district requiring students to lock p
  
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• Austin Police investigating after person found dead in Lake Austin

  07-08-2024 03:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating after a person was found dead in Lake Austin Tuesday, APD Officer Austin Zarlin said during a media briefing.APD responded to the scene around 7:53 p.m. for a check welfare urgent call at 2008 Scenic Drive for an unknown person floating in the water, Zarlin said. Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department also responded to the scene.The person was pronounced dead at 8:15 p.m., according to police.Zarlin said this was an
  
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• ATCEMS: One dead after being found unresponsive in Lake Austin

  07-08-2024 03:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after they were found unresponsive in the water at Lake Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.ATCEMS medics said on social media they and the Austin Fire Department responded to 2008 Scenic Drive shortly before 8 p.m. for "a person under the water near the surface" who was "not moving or responding."Medics said the adult person was found and was pronounced dead on the scene.The scene was turned over to the Austin Police Department to investigate, medic
  
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• How much money is in Austin's proposed budget for addressing homelessness?

  07-08-2024 03:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In our coverage of Austin's budget process in years prior, we've highlighted for you specifically how much the city spends to address homelessness. But this year, that number wasn't as clear in the city manager's proposed budget."We are not tracking the aggregate number any longer. There were too many times where programs that served the homeless had overlaps into other areas, making apples-to-apples year-over-year comparisons very difficult," a city spokesperson for the financi
  
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• With confidence sky-high, Austin FC takes on powerful LAFC in Leagues Cup Round of 32

  07-08-2024 01:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After beating two great teams from Liga MX to advance out of group play, Austin FC is playing a more familiar squad Wednesday in the Round of 32 of Leagues Cup.Verde and Black takes on LAFC at 9:30 p.m. CDT, Wednesday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, and while head coach Josh Wolff acknowledged that BMO Stadium is one of the toughest places to play for an opponent, he thinks his squad can persevere.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up
  
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• 'Most Wanted' fugitive sought in 2004 murder found working as police officer

  07-08-2024 00:53 via kxan.com
  
  CINCINNATI, Ohio (WJW) – A man who had been one of Ohio's "most wanted" fugitives for nearly 20 years is in custody.Antonio Riano had been wanted for the shooting death of Benjamin Becarra, 25, in Butler County, Ohio, in 2004. 14 arrested in human trafficking sting at San Diego Comic-Con(Butler County Sheriff's Office)
  On August 1, U.S. Marshals arrested Riano in his hometown of Zapotitlan Palmas, State of Oaxaca, Mexico, where he was working as a police officer, according to a press relea
  
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• From duck liver to macarons, 'Breaking Baguettes' chef shows some of his favorite French cuisine spots

  07-08-2024 00:46 via kxan.com
  
  PARIS (KXAN) -- From a cuisine of duck liver to macarons, Top Chef finalist Kevin D'Andrea caught up with Nexstar's Jala Washington in Paris to show her some of his favorite spots to enjoy French cuisine.
  D'Andrea is from France and now lives in Austin, where he hosts a new series called "Breaking Baguettes" -- launched by NBC Sports. Top Chef ‘breaks baguettes’ with 2024 Olympic hopefuls in new seriesThe show allows viewers a look inside some of the personalities potentially competi
  
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• How you enter Costco is about to change

  07-08-2024 00:21 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) – Costco has started using a new verification process for customers entering the warehouse stores. The company has started scanning membership cards at various locations as the wholesale retailer works to crack down on unauthorized membership usage.The retailer has long done membership checks before entering, but began testing a new way to do it in January. Instead of just flashing your card to an employee as you walk in, they asked members to scan the back of their cards or their d
  
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• 71 percent of Americans have never heard of Tim Walz: Poll

  07-08-2024 00:21 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) — A vast majority of Americans aren’t familiar with Vice President Kamala Harris’s new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), according to a survey released Tuesday, before Harris made the announcement.The NPR/PBS News/Marist National poll found that nearly three-quarters, or 71 percent, of respondents said they don’t know enough about Walz to have an opinion on him. Of the remaining respondents, 17 percent had a favorable opinion and 12 percent viewed him
  
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• Elon Musk: X has 'no choice' but to close San Francisco headquarters

  07-08-2024 00:20 via kxan.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, will be shutting down its San Francisco office "over the next few weeks," according to multiple reports.The company plans to move workers from its San Francisco facility to existing offices in San Jose, according to an internal memo cited by The New York Times and Fortune. Elon Musk plans to move X to Austin, SpaceX headquarters to South TexasThe email, which was reportedly sent by the social media company's chie
  
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