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• Medics responding to train-vehicle crash in south Austin

  09-08-2024 23:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Medics are responding to a crash involving a vehicle and a train in south Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.ATCEMS medics said on social media the agency responded to the crash along with the Austin Fire Department shortly before 4:30 p.m. at 1700 Matthews Lane. That's near Menchaca Road.Medics said the train struck the vehicle, and one person was involved in the crash. CPR was in progress on the patient as of 4:35 p.m.No other details were released Friday. This is a
  
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• ATCEMS: One dead after train-vehicle crash in south Austin

  09-08-2024 23:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after a train crashed into a vehicle in south Austin Friday, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.ATCEMS medics said on social media the agency responded to the crash along with the Austin Fire Department shortly before 4:30 p.m. at 1700 Matthews Lane. That's near Menchaca Road.Medics said the train hit the vehicle, and one person was involved in the crash. CPR was in progress on the patient as of 4:35 p.m. However, shortly after 5 p.m., medics said "resuscit
  
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• Family of electrician killed at Tesla Gigafactory sues car maker

  09-08-2024 23:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The family of a man killed while working at a Tesla facility has brought a wrongful death lawsuit against the company, according to a Tuesday filing in Travis County courts. OSHA investigating worker death at Tesla’s Texas GigafactoryThe deceased man's name is Victor Gomez, and he was a husband and father to three minor children and three adult children. The lawsuit is brought by his widow and Gomez' adult children.The Colorado River Project and Belcan Services Group, whic
  
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• Jarrell EMTs complete pizza delivery after driver involved in crash

  09-08-2024 23:14 via kxan.com
  
  JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) — A Central Texan had a special delivery after Williamson County EMTs delivered a pizza to their home after the pizza driver had been involved in a car crash.Williamson County ESD No. 5 (also known as the Jarrell Fire Department) shared the story on the department's Facebook Thursday. Williamson County EMS and Jarrell Fire responded to the car crash involving a delivery driver for Jarrell's business Pizza Pie Co. Crews said the driver was more concerned with the pizza
  
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• Woman charged in death of missing man found in Austin greenbelt

  09-08-2024 22:18 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said a woman was charged in connection with the death of a man who was formerly missing. RELATED | Man missing in south Austin found dead, police sayAccording to police, 31-year-old Kamery Wooldridge was charged with tampering with human remains.The charge was in connection with the case of Cristian Rangel, who was missing since April 8 an
  
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• Austin's Barton Springs Pool could soon be more expensive to visit

  09-08-2024 21:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of Austin's most popular summertime cooldown spots could be getting a bit more expensive, amid proposed entry fee increases at some city pools.The City of Austin's 2024-25 draft budget outlines the potential price hikes under the Austin Parks and Recreation Department's general fund revenue changes. While most of the city's pools are free to use, Bartholomew, Barton Springs, Deep Eddy, Springwoods, Northwest and Garrison pools do have seasonal entry fees.
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• Sha’Carri Richardson rallies US women in Olympic 4x100 while men shut out again

  09-08-2024 20:53 via kxan.com
  
  SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — For Sha’Carri Richardson, this was a beautiful relay through the rain.The only shame was that she couldn’t stay out there to help the men’s team win, too.Richardson captured her first Olympic gold medal with a come-from-behind anchor leg for the United States in the Olympic 4x100 on Friday, then stepped aside to watch the U.S. men extend their streak to 20 years without a medal at the Games.This year's mishap happened quickly, on the first excha
  
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• Palestinian coalition wants conversation with Austin Pride about sponsors, symbols

  09-08-2024 19:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A number of social media posts over the past week claimed that Austin Pride banned Palestinian signs and symbols, and also called out the organization for some of its sponsors.According to the Austin For Palestine Coalition, a presentation to organizations participating in Saturday's parade included a slide titled "Anti-Jewish Hate Speech."
  "Hate speech against the Jewish community at Austin Pride events is unacceptable. Everyone is welcome at Pride," the slide reads. "This also
  
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• Austin Pride: Palestinian flag 'absolutely allowed' at parade

  09-08-2024 19:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A number of social media posts over the past week claimed that Austin Pride banned Palestinian signs and symbols, and also called out the organization for some of its sponsors.According to the Austin For Palestine Coalition, a presentation to organizations participating in Saturday's parade included a slide titled "Anti-Jewish Hate Speech."
  "Hate speech against the Jewish community at Austin Pride events is unacceptable. Everyone is welcome at Pride," the slide reads. "This also
  
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• Round Rock man gets 60 years following repeated family violence incidents

  09-08-2024 19:36 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Round Rock man was sentenced to 60 years in prison by a Williamson County jury Wednesday in connection with a July 2021 incident.According to Williamson County officials, 56-year-old Ronald Allen Mitchell was found guilty of assault - family violence. Records showed he also had a previous family violence conviction.Mugshot of Ronald Allen Mitchell (Williamson County
  
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• This Bastrop ‘haven’ follows an alternative model for addressing homelessness -- is it working? 

  09-08-2024 19:35 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) — Nestled in the backcountry of Bastrop County lies Camp Haven Sanctuary — an alternative, non-profit homeless shelter spread across ten acres. The model: a community of sheds and tents, along with gardens and livestock tended to by the residents.Josiah Ingalls, founder and executive director of Camp Haven Sanctuary, created his philosophy of homeless aid from the ground up, and he used his backyard to make it happen.
  Camp Haven Sanctuary started partially by ac
  
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• Public safety unions call for better workers' comp

  09-08-2024 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Members of the Austin Police, Fire, EMS and Retired Police Officer Associations addressed concerns over the City of Austin's workers compensation system, claiming first responders' injuries aren't getting properly treated."We've seen way more [workers' compensation] denials in public safety than we have in other departments," Selena Xie, president of the EMS Association, said during this week's Public Safety Commission meeting.
  Austin Police Association (APA) President Michael B
  
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• How an exotic fish ended up in the San Gabriel River

  09-08-2024 18:54 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said a non-native hybrid Peacock Cichlid was recently caught in the San Gabriel River near Leander. But how did it get there?TPWD said the fish was likely an aquarium-raised fish that was then dumped into the river.(FILE) Aulonocara OB - Orange Blotch/Orange Blossom - Peacock Cichlid - Lake Malawi African Cichlid (Getty Images)
  
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• Local nonprofit TreeFolks receives $225K donation following series of burglaries

  09-08-2024 18:13 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the folks at TreeFolks, an Austin-area nonprofit, were surprised with a large donation following a recent series of burglaries that cost the nonprofit nearly $100,000 in stolen or damaged property. PAST COVERAGE | TreeFolks offices burglarized; recovery expected to cost nearly $100,000During the check presentation, Wells Fargo gave the $225,000 donation to
  
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• Austin's Paramount Theatre to host estate, vintage poster sale

  09-08-2024 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Those looking to capture a little slice of Austin history can look toward the Paramount Theatre's estate and vintage poster sale next weekend.The historic downtown theater off Congress Avenue will have memorabilia, décor and other behind scenes items from past shows and events, according to an online news blurb. Items estate sale attendees can peruse through include:
  Posters from shows (including some autographed ones)Autographed guitarsRugsVasesStoolsLightingTable linens
  
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• Are AI robots the future of sports? These UT students think so

  09-08-2024 16:41 via kxan.com
  
  Austin (KXAN) — Inside the winding halls of the University of Texas' computer science department, knee-high robots dribble a miniature soccer ball across a field of turf. Their only goal is to score goals, each one advancing the field of AI robotics.Last month, a joint team of students from UT and the University of Wisconsin-Madison took home a victory at the RoboCup Home competition held in the Netherlands.Josh Kelle, a UT graduate on the team, said this portion of the competition puts in
  
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• Inside the Investigations: New look at crosswalk crash, Texas law

  09-08-2024 16:22 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 Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories. People can watch the live stream in this story or on the KXAN News Facebook page starting at about 9:30 a.m.
  The story they’re talking about this week is:
  In the last three years, Texas law enforc
  
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• ACC granted $7.5 million for semiconductor training program

  09-08-2024 16:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Community College received a $7.5 million grant to help fund and expand its semiconductor program.
  ACC got $7.5 million from a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) grant.
  According to a release from ACC, the grant was awarded to ACC’s partners in the Semiconductor Training Center, the University of Texas at Austin (UT) and the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE). UT and TIE distributed funds to partners in the program, and gave ACC funds to
  
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• What's Hot in Paris: Looking ahead to the 2028 Olympic Games

  09-08-2024 15:40 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — With only a few days left of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the What's Hot in Paris team is taking a look ahead at the next summer Olympics, being held in Los Angeles in 2028.On today’s livestream, J.B. Biunno, of Nexstar's WFLA, and Olympic champion Brooke Bennett will be joined by Olympic swimmer Janet Evans, who is a member of the host committee for the 2028 Games in L.A.What’s Hot in Paris: Team USA leads the medal count as track and field finals ramp up
  Evans compete
  
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• Texas House committee to lay ground work for private school subsidy legislation

  09-08-2024 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Next week Texas lawmakers will likely start laying the groundwork to revive private school subsidy legislation, a policy goal that eluded Republicans despite attempts during several legislative sessions last year.
  The Texas House of Representatives Committee on Public Education will meet Monday at 9 a.m. and discuss how the state could again work toward crafting its own education savings account (ESA) program. The agenda also specifies the members will talk about what other
  
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• Police release bodycam footage from Trump shooting in Pennsylvania

  09-08-2024 14:53 via kxan.com
  
  Video above contains previously released images from the Trump rally shooting on July 13. Portions of the newly released police video can be viewed here. Viewer discretion is advised.(NewsNation) – Law enforcement has released body camera footage from local police responding to a shooter seconds before he opened fire on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last month. The footage (portions of which can be viewed here) shows the
  
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• What to know before renting a property in Austin, Central Texas

  09-08-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – As more and more people move to Central Texas, there are details renters should consider before looking for a place to live. June rental report shows Austin had largest drop year-over-yearWhether it involves renting an apartment or a home, it is important to know that it will take some strategizing when it comes to the application process.The application processDar McLane, real estate agent in Austin with McLane Realty, said renters should know that owners have two options:
  
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• Austin Municipal Court announces two changes to its operations

  09-08-2024 13:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Hours will change at Austin Municipal Court's main location as well as a change in locations to the North Customer Service Center, per a press release from the City of Austin.
  Starting on August 12, the Austin Municipal Court's main location at the Bergstrom Tech Center will be changing when it opens and closes.
  The Austin Municipal Court will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with hours being extended on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  The City of Austin said
  
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• Storms fade overnight, but more possible Saturday

  09-08-2024 13:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scattered storms that brought localized 1"+ rainfall totals should continue to fade in coverage overnight with drier weather to start Saturday morning. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSWeekend forecastSaturday should feature another chance for a few showers and storms. Rain coverage will be a little lower than Friday, but in the 20-30% range. The highest chances for rain will be in the afternoon and early evening. With more clouds around along with a few showers, temperatures might
  
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• Scattered storms into the evening with a few more tomorrow

  09-08-2024 13:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We're tracking some slow-moving storms providing localized heavy rain to parts of Central Texas. CENTRAL TEXAS RADARRain coverage should gradually rise into early-mid evening before the rain dries up before midnight. Not everyone gets rain, but about 30-40% of Central Texas should have some measurable precipitation.A Heat Advisory remains in effect until this evening for excessive heat. Temperatures up to 102° in addition to heat index values up to 108° are likely.Heat A
  
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• Shoelaces, DNA link man to 1987 rapes and murder in Ohio

  09-08-2024 05:15 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) – A suspect has been identified in two brutal attacks in 1987 that left an Ohio woman dead, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), the Attorney General’s Office and local law enforcement announced Thursday.According to a news release, Thomas Collier Jordan, who died in 2009, is linked to both cases.Thomas Collier Jordan, (Courtesy of Ohio Attorney General Office)On August 10, 1987, Janice Christensen went for a jog on a park bike path in Hudson Township, Ohio. She nev
  
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• New AISD app now available on Android, Apple

  09-08-2024 04:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The area's largest school district has a new way to keep parents up to speed.The new Austin Independent School District app is officially up and running on both Android and Apple. Languages are offered in both English and Spanish. Back to school: When do local districts begin classes for the 2024-25 school year?The app has a list of district events, cafeteria menus and a staff directory.The district's previous app was launched in 2020, specifically to help parents with at-home l
  
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• Austin summer camp highlights dangers of gun violence

  09-08-2024 03:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Teen gun violence in Texas has seen a rise over the last few years, but there are groups fighting back.Campers at the Swim to Code camp spent the summer learning how to swim and code on computers, but they also learned about gun violence.Organizers of the camp tell KXAN it's a way to prepare kids for the future and also keep them out of harms way."A lot of the kids are from low economic homes. However, what we try to do is bridge the gap and we try to expose them to somethi
  
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• Sen. Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Democratic DA in one-on-one interview

  09-08-2024 02:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As election season heats up, Sen. Ted Cruz is doubling down on immigration rhetoric while spotlighting his touting bipartisan efforts — especially after scoring an unexpected endorsement from Democratic Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on Tuesday.
  Cruz introduced the "Justice for Jocelyn Act" in July, named after Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old from Houston who was assaulted and murdered by two undocumented immigrants from Venezuela facing charges for t
  
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• Abbott orders hospitals to compile patients' immigration status

  09-08-2024 01:36 via kxan.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday ordered hospitals that treat undocumented migrants to collect and send future information on their citizenship to the state.Abbott is requiring that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission "assess costs to the Texas public hospital system imposed by the federal government's open-border policies," according to the executive order that Abbott signed Thursday afternoon. US mom goes to Mexico with 2 minors, comes
  
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• Abbott orders hospitals send state info on undocumented migrants they treat

  09-08-2024 01:36 via kxan.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday orderedhospitals that treat undocumented migrants to collect and send future information on their citizenship to the state.Abbott is requiring that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission "assess costs to the Texas public hospital system imposed by the federal government's open-border policies," according to the executive order that Abbott signed Thursday afternoon. US mom goes to Mexico with 2 minors, comes b
  
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• WATCH: Tara Davis-Woodhall wins women's long jump, makes 'sand angel' to celebrate at Paris Olympics

  09-08-2024 01:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After her final jump at the Paris Olympics, Tara Davis-Woodhall turned to the crowd at Stade de France, and overcome with emotion, did what any person would do.She fell backward into the sand pit and made a "sand angel."Tara Davis-Woodhall, of the United States, poses after winning the gold medal in the women's long jump final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
  Davis-Woodhall sailed 7.10 meters (23 feet, 3 1
  
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• Williamson County shelter holds 'Olympic' event; how your city can win gold

  09-08-2024 01:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) said it would hold a community challenge starting Thursday until Sunday at 6 p.m.WCRAS called the four-day event “The Dog Lifesaving Olympics,” and said points would be awarded to your city for helping the shelter pets.According to WCRAS, points can be earned in three ways:
  Adopt: Bring home a new furry family member.Foster: Provide a temporary, loving home for a dog in need.Doggy Day Out: Spend quality time
  
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• Hays County voters are likely to vote on $450M transportation bond this November

  09-08-2024 00:41 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – The Hays County Commissioners Court is close to finalizing its nearly half-billion-dollar bond program plan, which is likely to go in front of voters this November. The program would allow the municipality to take on around 30 projects, fairly evenly dispersed across the county. Officials said the project will improve safety and mobility, respond to the city’s continued growth, address existing roads, create new ones and support economic development a
  
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