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• Traffic Alert: Right lane of MoPac northbound closed after crash

  29-08-2024 22:45 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The right lane of North MoPac Expressway northbound remains closed Thursday afternoon after a crash before the Far West Boulevard exit, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) said on social media.CTRMA initially posted about the crash at 2:54 p.m. Thursday with a traffic camera photo showing a vehicle on its side across all three main lanes.All three
  
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• Traffic Alert: All lanes of MoPac northbound closed after crash

  29-08-2024 22:45 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) —All lanes of North MoPac Expressway northbound are closed Thursday afternoon after a crash before the Far West Boulevard exit, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) said on social media.CTRMA posted about the crash at 2:54 p.m. Thursday with a traffic camera photo showing a vehicle on its side across all three main lanes.This developing story will be
  
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• MoPac northbound lanes open following Thursday afternoon crash

  29-08-2024 22:45 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — All lanes of North MoPac Expressway northbound reopened Thursday afternoon around 4:45 p.m. after a crash before the Far West Boulevard exit, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) said on social media.CTRMA initially posted about the crash at 2:54 p.m. Thursday with a traffic camera photo showing a vehicle on its side across all three main lanes.All
  
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• APD identifies man killed in east Austin apartment complex shooting

  29-08-2024 22:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Austin Police Department identified the man killed Monday during a shooting at an east Austin apartment complex. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2024?According to APD, at 2:08 p.m., officers responded to the Waterloo Flats apartment complex located at 1300 S. Pleasant Valley Road. The caller stated someone had run up to him and began attacking him.APD said officers arrived and found a man, later identified as 39-year-old Adrian Lopez, o
  
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• CapMetro developing 2035 plan to analyze next decade of transit

  29-08-2024 22:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Austin continues to grow and evolve, the city's transit authority is working to deliver the blueprint for the next decade of mass transportation development.CapMetro is seeking community input and feedback on the transit agency's Transit Plan 2035, which serves as a tool to analyze current system operations and means of updating services or infrastructure down the road. On Thursday, CapMetro leadership spoke with Austin-based transportation management association Movabil
  
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• July 2024: Which local restaurants received a perfect health inspection score?

  29-08-2024 22:15 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Public Health inspected 404 locations in July, according to public data from the agency. June 2024: Which local restaurants received a perfect health inspection score?The monthly average for APH fell again, now at 539 from 561 in June. However, locations performed better in July, with 7.2% earning perfect scores. In June, that share was 6.3%.The average scor
  
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• 4 killed in passenger van, rollover crash in North Texas

  29-08-2024 21:46 via kxan.com
  
  WISE COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — A fourth person has died following what authorities called a mass casualty incident on U.S. Highway 287 about 40 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
  According to a press release from Wise County EMS, shortly after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, a 9-1-1 call was placed for a single-vehicle accident with multiple patients involved, including several who were ejected from the vehicle.Officials responded to the crash on northbound U.S. 287 near the exit for F.M. 165
  
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• WCSO investigating 2nd overdose death this week

  29-08-2024 21:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 34-year-old woman was found dead Wednesday from a suspected overdose, according to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.WCSO said the Williamson County Organized Crime Unit responded to the call, which was near the 16000 block of Terrace Drive in Austin.During a search, detectives found a variety of illegal substances, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, LSD, Xanax and psilocybin mushrooms, according to WCSO.“These substances pose a severe threat to public health
  
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• Record $148B transportation investment announced for Texas roadway projects

  29-08-2024 21:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety earlier this week announced a record $148 billion investment for improving Texas' transportation infrastructure.The investment includes more than $104 billion as part of a 10-year transportation plan by the Texas Department of Transportation aimed at improving safety, addressing congestion and connectivity as well as preserving roadways for Texas drivers. There's also over $43 billion included for development and routine
  
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• Austin City Council passes resolution countering stalled state immigration law

  29-08-2024 21:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council voted Thursday to move forward with a resolution that formally condemns Senate Bill 4 and directs the city manager "to work with certain stakeholders to enact policies intended to protect immigrant communities, and provide a report to Council," according to council documents.  The resolution was brought forward by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes and aims to protect Austinites against the outcomes of SB4, should the law clear the legal challenges it's
  
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• Police say teen charged in Juneteenth shooting has 'extensive' criminal history, gang ties

  29-08-2024 20:38 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- Keshawn Dixon, who faces two murder charges and 13 aggravated assault charges in the shooting that happened during Round Rock's Juneteenth celebration, "had an extensive history" with the Round Rock Police Department (RRPD), according to his newly released arrest affidavit.Authorities first arrested Dixon on July 6 on a deadly conduct charge, a third-degree felony. New court documents reveal how police believe they have tied him to additional crimes from that night. &
  
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• ‘No murder charge’ in Buda shooting death

  29-08-2024 20:16 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A 21-year-old man will not be charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old in Buda on Aug. 5, according to Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins.A release said the shooting occurred in a drainage area behind homes in the 800 block of Shadow Creek Boulevard at approximately 5:15 p.m.Hays County deputies responded and found 17-year-old Erick Alejandro Marin who had been shot. He died at the scene, according to law enfor
  
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• Details on the new Williamson County budget, tax rate

  29-08-2024 20:00 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Earlier this week, the Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the county's budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and set a new county tax rate.The commissioners court on Tuesday unanimously voted on the budget and tax rate.
  The total county budget for October 2024 through September 2025 was approved for $635,129,938 and includes the general fund, road and bridge fund and debt service fund. The adopted FY25 budget will be available for residents to review
  
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• Austin's SH 71 toll lanes establish maximum speed limit

  29-08-2024 19:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Drivers on the State Hwy. 71 toll road will need to remember to keep their foot off the gas after transit leaders voted Wednesday to set the maximum speed limit for those toll lanes.The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors voted Wednesday to establish the maximum speed limit to 65 miles per hour. Prior to Wednesday's vote, CTRMA documents said the current policy code didn't have a specific maximum speed limit established on the toll road.
  However, a
  
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• Austin Pets Alive! holds 'Cats & Coffee' and 'Dogs at Dusk' for Clear The Shelters

  29-08-2024 19:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Pet's Alive! (APA!) is hoping that two new events will help some furry friends find their forever home.On August 31, the nonprofit will hold "Cats & Coffee" and "Dogs at Dusk" at the APA! headquarters on Cesar Chavez Street as part of the 10-year celebration for Clear The Shelters, a national event meant to help shelter animals get adopted.The day's first event, "Cats & Coffee," starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m., while "Dogs at Dusk" begins at 5 p.m. and
  
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• LIST: Leadership changes coming to Texas DPS beginning Sept. 1

  29-08-2024 19:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently announced changes to its leadership. The changes take effect Sept. 1, according to the department.“The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many dedicated years of service or new positions being created throughout various divisions of the department,” DPS said. RELATED | Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw announces retirementDPS said the following people were leaving the department to retire:
  Victor E
  
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• How 'Clear the Shelters' is boosting Lampasas Animal Shelter

  29-08-2024 18:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Clear The Shelters, a pet adoption and donation campaign, helps find homes for animals in need. The 2024 event is underway and runs through Sept. 10.KXAN Mike Rush and Jala Washington sat down with Kasey Schwartzer from Lampasas Animal Shelter, who discussed how the Clear the Shelters campaign benefits the organization.Use the video player above to listen to the full discussion.
  
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• Labor Day watercraft ban starts Friday on Lake Austin

  29-08-2024 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting at sunset Friday, no watercraft will be allowed on Lake Austin. The city’s annual ordinance will lift Tuesday at sunrise.The ban applies to personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards and similar devices. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards are allowed.“The annual ban on personal watercraft is necessary to ensure the safety of many people using the lake and parks over the Labor Day holiday. This ban only applies to Lake Austin,” the city said
  
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• Labor Day watercraft ban on Lake Austin in effect

  29-08-2024 17:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting at sunset Friday, no watercraft will be allowed on Lake Austin. The city’s annual ordinance will lift Tuesday at sunrise.The ban applies to personal watercrafts, wet bikes, motorized surfboards and similar devices. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards are allowed.“The annual ban on personal watercraft is necessary to ensure the safety of many people using the lake and parks over the Labor Day holiday. This ban only applies to Lake Austin,” the city sai
  
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• New Narcan vending machine in Bastrop hopes to help curb opioid overdoses

  29-08-2024 16:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Local groups say the opioid epidemic in Texas is problematic. In Bastrop alone, there were nine calls in 2023 to the local poison control center.University of Texas Houston wants to help battle the problem -- in places like Bastrop and elsewhere across the state. It has placed a naloxone (better known as Narcan) vending machine at Bastrop County Cares, located at 806 Water Street.
  The vending machine is free and available to the public.UT Houston said being aware of the dangers
  
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• College students face highest risk of scams, BBB warns

  29-08-2024 03:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --- With class back in session for many local universities, the Better Business Bureau said it is on high alert for scams targeted at college-aged students.According to the BBB's 2023 Scam Tracker Risk Report, 18 to 24-year-olds reported the highest median losses to scams across all age groups for the second year in a row.
  The report said young adults are most susceptible to the following scams:EmploymentOnline purchaseInvestment/cryptocurrency
  “This is kind of the first gene
  
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• United Airlines flight attendants picket at Austin Airport amid national strike vote

  29-08-2024 03:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- United Airlines flight attendants at Austin's airport are demanding better pay, flexible schedules and job security in the latest strike flight attendants voted on across the nation.This marks the first time flight attendants at a major airline voted to authorize a strike since 2005, according to a news release from The Association of Flight Attendants.Some from United Airlines demonstrated this morning at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and airports across the U.S.
  
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• United Airlines flight attendants join national strike at Austin airport

  29-08-2024 03:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- United Airlines flight attendants at Austin's airport are demanding better pay, flexible schedules and job security in the latest strike flight attendants voted on across the nation.This marks the first time flight attendants at a major airline voted to authorize a strike since 2005, according to a news release from The Association of Flight Attendants.Some from United Airlines demonstrated this morning at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and airports across the U.S.
  
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• HEB makes first NIL deal with Texas Longhorns volleyball standout Madisen Skinner

  29-08-2024 03:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — H-E-B has entered the Name, Image and Likeness marketing space with one of the Texas Longhorns' most dominant athletes — volleyball player Madisen Skinner.It's the first NIL deal for the San Antonio-based grocery store chain, and it's not only about Skinner's incredible performance on the court for the Longhorns, but also her commitment to the community. Texas volleyball tabbed as favorites in inaugural SEC season"Growing up in Texas, H-E-B has always been a big part
  
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• Rivals Anderson, McCallum clash in sold out Taco Shack Bowl on CW Austin

  29-08-2024 02:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Anderson is looking for its third consecutive blowout victory while McCallum hopes to lean on its experience to win in the 23rd annual Taco Shack Bowl on Thursday at House Park.Austin Independent School District officials said Thursday morning the game is officially sold out. The game kicks at 7:30 p.m. and will be televised live on the CW Austin.The game kicks off the 2024 football season in Austin with the Trojans holding a 12-10 advantage in the series including wins in
  
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• Rivals Anderson, McCallum clash in 23rd annual Taco Shack Bowl on CW Austin

  29-08-2024 02:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Anderson is looking for its third consecutive blowout victory while McCallum hopes to lean on its experience to win in the 23rd annual Taco Shack Bowl on Thursday at House Park.The game kicks off the 2024 football season in Austin with the Trojans holding a 12-10 advantage in the series including wins in four of the last five ballgames. Anderson blanked McCallum last season 42-0 and thumped them 49-3 in 2022, but the Knights are more seasoned than in years past, and head co
  
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• LIVE: Rivals Anderson, McCallum clash in sold out Taco Shack Bowl on CW Austin

  29-08-2024 02:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Anderson is looking for its third consecutive blowout victory while McCallum hopes to lean on its experience to win in the 23rd annual Taco Shack Bowl on Thursday at House Park.Austin Independent School District officials said Thursday morning the game is officially sold out. The game kicks at 7:30 p.m. and will be televised live on the CW Austin.The game kicks off the 2024 football season in Austin with the Trojans holding a 12-10 advantage in the series including wins in
  
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• Big 2nd quarter gives Anderson 43-20 halftime lead over McCallum in Taco Shack Bowl

  29-08-2024 02:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In front of a sell-out crowd at House Park, Anderson and McCallum are putting on a show in the 23rd annual Taco Shack Bowl.Anderson leads 43-20 at halftime thanks to a 72-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Max Gerlich to Ben Hatcher with 0:45 left in the half. Hatcher slipped behind McCallum's zone coverage defense, hauled in the pass and broke a tackle. He then raced to the end zone for the score.
  Anderson scored three times in the second quarter to pull away from the Kn
  
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• Anderson wins wild Taco Shack Bowl 57-40 over McCallum

  29-08-2024 02:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In front of a sell-out crowd at House Park, Anderson and McCallum lit up the scoreboard Thursday in the 23rd annual Taco Shack Bowl.The Trojans prevailed 57-40 with quarterback Max Gerlich throwing seven touchdown passes, giving Anderson its 13th TSB win and third in a row. Receiver Ed Small scored three times for the Trojans (1-0).McCallum (0-1) cut Anderson's lead to 10 points after Mark Sanchez found himself all alone in the end zone for a 30-yard pass from Luke Dunham.
  
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• Texas short on housing: What a new study says about local challenges

  29-08-2024 02:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A new study from the Texas Comptroller shows just how widespread housing affordability challenges are in Texas.
  According to the report, Texas is more than 300,000 homes short of what it needs and Texans from major cities to rural communities are struggling with housing costs.
  "It means to me that even as Texans who kind of see themselves as being pro-market and wanting to build, build, build, we're not building enough," said Steven Pedigo, the director of the LBJ Urban Lab at t
  
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• Surgeon general warns parents facing dangerous levels of stress

  29-08-2024 01:34 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) The U.S. surgeon general is warning that parenting can be harmful for your mental health because mothers and fathers face dangerous levels of stress.In an advisory issued Wednesday, Dr. Vivek Murthy said he is blessed to be a father of two, but notes how difficult he finds parenting for himself and others. Being a dad is both the “toughest and most rewarding” job he’s ever had, Murthy said.Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy testifies before the Senate Finance Committee
  
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• The Hays County District Clerk resigned, now two are vying for the vacant position

  29-08-2024 00:55 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY (KXAN) – Following the resignation of Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson, two candidates are vying to fill the vacant position. In 2022, voters in Hays County elected 19-year-old political newcomer, Avrey Anderson, as their district clerk. Anderson ran as a Democrat, who had no prior experience.After he took office, controversy followed – there were issues with jury summons, a district judge found him incompetent and a lawsuit was filed to have him removed. Ci
  
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• Number of 401(k) millionaires reaches record high: Fidelity

  29-08-2024 00:42 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A record number of 401(k) accounts contained $1 million or more during the second quarter of 2024, according to an analysis from Fidelity Investments.There were about 497,000 so-called 401(k) “millionaires” last quarter, a 2.5 percent increase from 485,000 during the first quarter, according to Fidelity's analysis of 24 million 401(k) accounts across 26,000 employer-sponsored plans.The number of individual retirement account (IRA) participants carrying balances of $1 mi
  
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• Volunteers find bones in suspected cartel 'kitchen'

  29-08-2024 00:41 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Tamaulipas Attorney General’s Office is confirming a community group's claim that it found multiple human remains near the border city of Matamoros.Colectivo Amor por los Desaparecidos (For the Love of the Disappeared Collective) notified authorities regarding its findings on Monday and Tuesday.“Stemming from searches by the collective, state authorities took note of bone fragments exposed to heat in two sites, one near kilometer 85 of the R
  
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• VIDEO: Who is the best high school football player in the Austin area?

  29-08-2024 00:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin area may not produce the sheer number of major college athletes as Houston or Dallas but it shouldn't be overlooked.Plenty of talented players make up some of the better football teams in the state. While there is a lot of talent, we were interested in finding the best. VIDEO: Who is your favorite coach’s favorite coach?For the second year in a row, KXAN asked all the high school players and coaches we spoke with who is the best player in the area not on yo
  
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