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• VIDEO: Austin nurses celebrate 'Dog Days of Summer' with puppy parade

  24-08-2024 21:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A round of a-paws: Monday marks National Dog Day, and staff at St. David's South Austin Medical Center celebrated the festivities early with a group of furry friends.Central Texas organization Divine Canines rang in the early celebration with a "Dog Days of Summer" themed parade at the south Austin hospital. The participating pups were clearly working on island time, wearing Hawaiian shirts, leis and even some hula skirts. RELATED COVERAGE: Divine Canines celebrating 20 years of
  
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• NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule

  24-08-2024 20:58 via kxan.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA decided Saturday it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule, and they'll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. What should have been a weeklong test flight for the pair will now last more than eight months.The seasoned pilots have been stuck at the International Space Station since the beginning of June. A cascade of vexing thruster failures and helium leaks in th
  
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• US birth rate hits new low, CDC data shows

  24-08-2024 20:55 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Births in the United States dropped again between 2022 and 2023, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The national birth rate has been steadily declining for the last 17 years, with a particularly steep drop in births between 2007 and 2009 during the Great Recession.  Between 2007 and 2022, the U.S. birth rate fell by nearly 23%, according to CDC data.  There were 3,596,017 registered births in 2023, about 2 percent fewer t
  
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• APD seeking information from July hit-and-run crash

  24-08-2024 20:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is offering up to $1,000 for anyone with information about a Burnet Road hit-and-run incident from mid-July.The hit-and-run crash happened just before 1 a.m. on July 17 in the 10700 block of Burnet Road, near the intersection of Burnet Road and Braker Lane. Early investigative work from APD found the suspect's vehicle was driving southbound when they hit the victim.The driver didn't stop to render aid, and the victim was taken to a local hospital wit
  
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• When was the last time Texas went blue in the presidential election?

  24-08-2024 20:36 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Could Texas be gearing up to be a swing state? A poll released this week by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University shows that while Pres. Joe Biden didn't perform well in the Lone Star State, Vice President Kamala Harris is more popular than expected.The poll suggests that while former Pres. Donald Trump is still leading in Texas, his lead is much narrower against Harris than Biden.Texas voters: You CAN’T actually register online — here’s what
  
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• FAA refers 43 more unruly passenger cases to FBI for investigation

  24-08-2024 20:36 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday it referred 43 cases of unruly passenger behavior to the FBI this past year for potential criminal charges.The FAA has now referred 310 of the most serious cases of bad in-flight behavior to the FBI for review since late 2021 when the government agencies joined together to ensure unruly passengers would face prosecution when warranted rather than simply receive warnings from the FAA.Some of the new incidents referred to the F
  
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• Popsicle variety recalled over undeclared allergen that may cause 'serious' reaction

  24-08-2024 20:23 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) — Approximately 137,000 cases of Popsicle products are being recalled because they may contain an allergen not properly listed on the label, according to a recall announcement from Unilever.The recall applies to single-serve Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products that are marked for individual sale. The ice pops, Unilever said, may contain milk despite not listing any milk ingredients on the label.The pops were distributed nationwide between February and August 2024."P
  
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• What to know about the upcoming Trump-Harris debate

  24-08-2024 20:22 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — With the Democratic and Republican presidential tickets set, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to debate Sept. 10.
  After some political posturing by both candidates, the showdown on ABC News is moving forward as scheduled.
  This is the first election cycle since 1988 in which the debates are not being organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Instead, the campaigns are negotiating with TV networks directly.It remains to be seen
  
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• Do you live in one of the hottest ZIP codes in the US?

  24-08-2024 20:22 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - When looking to sell your home there's always that constant juggle of wondering how quickly your home will sell and if you will get a good return. Most times, this is dependent on the housing market or where your home is located, but if your home happens to be in one of these ZIP codes, you may not have to worry about any of these factors.Research done by Realtor.com found what they called the "Hottest ZIP Codes" in the U.S. where homes are selling like hotcakes thanks to high demand
  
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• Hungry? Here are the 2024 Texas State Fair food winners

  24-08-2024 20:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We have a winner!! Well.. three. Judges selected the best fair foods Thursday for the 20th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards.There were 10 unique creations submitted, but only three categories to win.This year’s panel of judges included:Brad Batson – Co-Founder, Karbach Brewing CompanyLeslie Brenner — Food and Beverage PersonalityCalvin Golden — Franchise Expert & Business ConsultantDonovan Lewis — 96.7SportsRadio/1310 The Ticket HostNikky Phiny
  
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• Sister says hiker still missing in Grand Canyon flash flood amid intrepid search

  24-08-2024 19:53 via kxan.com
  
  SUPAI, Ariz. (AP) — Search and rescue crews at Grand Canyon National Park were searching for an Arizona woman nearly two days after she was swept into a creek during a flash flood, the woman's sister said on social media Saturday.Chenoa Nickerson of Gilbert, Arizona, was hiking in Havasu Creek, about a half-mile (800 meters) from where it meets up with the Colorado River when the flash flood struck Thursday in the early afternoon.The National Park Service said the 33-year-old stayed overni
  
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• Child dies after possible drowning in Pflugerville apartment pool

  24-08-2024 18:31 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — A child died Saturday morning in Pflugerville after a possible drowning in an apartment complex pool, according to the Pflugerville Police DepartmentPPD said officers responded to the 1000 block of South Heatherwilde Boulevard at approximately 8:30 a.m. for a report of a possible drowning involving a child.Officers found a bystander “engaging in life-saving measures,” which were taken over by police until medics arrived, according to PPD.The child w
  
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• See the 2025 top party schools in America, according to Niche

  24-08-2024 18:26 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – For the "work hard, play hard" students out there, this one is for you.Education research and ranking site Niche has released its round-up of the top party schools in the United States for 2025, and for the third straight year, the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) takes the top spot.Using a database of over 500,000 student reviews of U.S. colleges, Niche's data scientists assigned scores based on the following factors: student surveys, access to bars, athletics
  
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• Judge rules Breonna Taylor's boyfriend caused her death, dismisses some charges against ex-officers

  24-08-2024 18:21 via kxan.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge has thrown out major felony charges against two former Louisville officers accused of falsifying a warrant that led police to Breonna Taylor's door before they fatally shot her.U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson's ruling declared that the actions of Taylor's boyfriend, who fired a shot at police the night of the raid, were the legal cause of her death, not a bad warrant.Federal charges against former Louisville Police Detective Joshua Jayne
  
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• Former Chiefs players auctioning off Super Bowl rings this weekend

  24-08-2024 18:21 via kxan.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- A pair of former Kansas City Chiefs players are auctioning off their Super Bowl rings this weekend in part of what's expected to be the biggest sports memorabilia auction in history.More than $42 million has already been bid on items in Heritage Auctions Summer Platinum Sports Auction.The auction features Babe Ruth's jersey from when he "called his shot" which had reached bids of $15 million on Thursday. But it features something else that's pretty rare, a pair of play
  
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• Researchers want to use odors to catch 'vampire fish'

  24-08-2024 18:06 via kxan.com
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Researchers are starting a 10-year project to keep so-called "vampire fish" out of Michigan rivers.Over the last 20 years, three dams have been removed along the Boardman-Ottaway River in a massive effort to restore the river, according to Michigan State University. The only one that's left is the Union Street dam in Traverse City, standing between the river and Lake Michigan.The dam is aging and has had unintended consequences on native wildlife, but it can't
  
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• How much caffeine is too much? Austin cardiologist explains heart health risk

  24-08-2024 18:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Is your morning coffee habit or daily energy drink craving dangerous for your heart? A recent study measured how much caffeine is too much for healthy people.
  A new study published in the American College of Cardiology found excessive caffeine consumption can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, the global leading cause of death.
  The study found drinking over 400 milligrams of caffeine per day could increase cardiovascular disease risk for otherwise healthy people.
  
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• 124 lbs of drugs found during Georgetown traffic stop

  24-08-2024 17:28 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said it seized drugs and money that were found Wednesday during a traffic stop in Georgetown.Drug seizure of 124 pounds of marijuana and $2,071 in U.S. currency (WCSO photo)
  WCSO said the 18-year-old driver of the vehicle denied consent for a search, so a K-9 unit was called to the scene.According to officials, K-9 partner Kato arrived and performed a sniff around the vehicle, giving a positive alert.“Based on the K-
  
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• Child injured in south Austin hit-and-run; APD searching for suspect

  24-08-2024 14:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said Friday it needed help finding a suspect related to a March “failure to stop and render aid” crash that injured a child.APD said the incident occurred March 20 at approximately 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of West Slaughter Lane and Riddle Road.Police said a 7-year-old child was riding her bicycle with an adult at the time of the crash.According to police, the driver of the suspect vehicle was described as a Black woman with s
  
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• High temperatures continue to drop

  24-08-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The 30th high temperature of 100°+ was recorded Friday afternoon at Camp Mabry with a reading of 102°. The high at the airport was 100°.Most highs today will be a few degrees lower with forecast maximums between 96° and 100°. The drop continues tomorrow with most highs between 95° and 99°.Today's normal high is 97°It should be noted that there are NO advisories for heat today.
  Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms affected parts of the a
  
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• Active weather pattern likely; rain chances return

  24-08-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Saturday delivered a seasonable August day in Austin. The official high temperature was 98° at Camp Mabry with mostly sunny skies.
  Overnight lows Sunday morning will feel refreshing out the door, likely in the mid-70s for most. Temperatures will warm back up to the upper-90s Sunday afternoon with mostly sunny skies returning.
  Sunday afternoon temperatures CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSThere is a very isolated chance for a stray shower or storm east of I35 Sunday afternoon. Au
  
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• 'We have some unfinished business': Hungry Longhorns feel they still have a lot to prove

  24-08-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In their last season as members of the Big 12 Conference, the Texas Longhorns left on a high note, achieving their goal of winning the conference title and riding off into the sunset. Everything was going great.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/newslettersThen, they lost in the College Football Playoff semifinals to Washington, replacing the joy and elation of winning a ch
  
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• A year of weird and record-breaking weather: 5 things to know

  24-08-2024 13:34 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - Vanishing glaciers. Newly ice-free stretches in the Arctic. Record droughts punctuated by record deluges. A hurricane, supercharged by hot Pacific water, that lasted six weeks. And across the globe, implacable, record-breaking heat. In 2023, record production and burning of fossil fuels poured unprecedented amounts of energy into the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, helping to spur some of the wildest weather in recorded history as the structure
  
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• Shein sues Temu alleging copyright infringement and fraud

  24-08-2024 13:33 via kxan.com
  
  This story has been updated to include a statement from a Temu spokesperson.(NEXSTAR) - Chinese owned fast-fashion brand Shein is suing rival Temu on allegations of copyright infringement, fraud and theft of trade secrets.The latest legal battle between the two online retailers was filed on Wednesday in the United States District Court of the District of Columbia. Shein, owned by Roadget Business Pte. Ltd., filed an 80-page complaint against Temu, owned by PDD Holdings Inc., Whaleco, Inc. and Do
  
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• Driverless Waymo cars still honking despite software fix

  24-08-2024 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Residents who live near a Waymo parking lot are experiencing an "only in San Francisco" problem.
  Every day, Waymo's driverless autonomous vehicles gather in the parking lot on 2nd and Harrison streets to park between rides and recharge. Periodically, the high-tech vehicles start honking at each other. RELATED: Waymo starts testing fully autonomous vehicles in AustinResidents who live in apartment buildings next door said the overnight (and early morning) honking is t
  
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• Uber to start offering self-driving cars

  24-08-2024 05:45 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Uber and Cruise LLC, a self-driving car startup owned by General Motors, have announced a partnership in which Cruise will provide Chevy Bolt self-driving vehicles to the ridesharing giant beginning next year, per a release from Cruise. “As the largest mobility and delivery platform, we believe Uber can play an important role in helping to safely and reliably introduce autonomous technology to consumers and cities around the world,” Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote
  
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• 4 things to watch for as NASCAR regular series draws to a close

  24-08-2024 04:52 via kxan.com
  
  DAYTONA, Fla. (WFLA) — After a big wreck in Michigan that shuffled the deck on the finish of the race and the point standings in the Cup series, there are four things to look for as the regular season draws to a close.Number one who will take the points lead into the last race. Taylor Reddick is now ahead of Kyle Larson, and Reddick said he learned a lot about what not to do after last year.“Well, I think one thing that worked against against us at times, we're just making big mistak
  
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• Velocis responds as Austin suburbs sue to stop its industrial project

  24-08-2024 04:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) -- A Dallas-based developer is defending a planned industrial project after two nearby Austin suburbs took legal action to stop its plans.Velocis, a Dallas-based private equity real estate fund manager, is building a 270,000-square-foot industrial development known as the West Austin Business Park near State Highway 71 and Sweetwater Village Drive.A Velocis spokesperson said Aug. 23 that the company wants to find an amicable way forward with the cities of Bee Cav
  
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• 18-year-old officially charged with 2 counts of murder in connection with Round Rock shooting

  24-08-2024 04:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An 18-year-old man has now been officially charged with two counts of murder and 13 counts of aggravated assault in connection with the shooting that happened during a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock back in June, the Round Rock Police Department said in a news release.Keshawn Dixon remains in custody in the Williamson County Jail and was previously charged with deadly conduct, a third-degree felony, according to a probable cause affidavit.Mugshot of Keshawn Dixon (Round Ro
  
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• 18-year-old official charged with 2 counts of murder in connection with Round Rock shooting

  24-08-2024 04:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An 18-year-old man has now been officially charged with two counts of murder and 13 counts of aggravated assault in connection with the shooting that happened during a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock back in June, the Round Rock Police Department said in a news release.Keshawn Dixon remains in custody in the Williamson County Jail and was previously charged with deadly conduct, a third-degree felony, according to a probable cause affidavit.Mugshot of Keshawn Dixon (Round Ro
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Border Report launches weekly video analysis show

  24-08-2024 01:34 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- Border Report is excited to announce a new way to provide readers with local stories about people living, working and migrating along the U.S.- Mexico border.
  Starting on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, Border Report will launch a new podcast, featuring our correspondents along the border and host Chip Brewster, of WGN in Chicago.Episodes will air live at noon EDT on Fridays and be archived on the Border Report website.Each week, the correspondents will delve into the re
  
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• Border Report launches weekly video analysis show

  24-08-2024 01:34 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- Border Report is excited to announce a new way to provide readers with local stories about people living, working and migrating along the U.S.- Mexico border.
  Starting on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, Border Report will launch a new podcast, featuring our correspondents along the border and host Chip Brewster, of WGN in Chicago.Episodes will air live at 11 a.m. EDT on Fridays and be archived on the Border Report website.Each week, the correspondents will delve into the
  
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