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• Austin breakdance competition 'BBoy City' celebrates 30 years

  01-09-2024 23:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)- Austin-born breakdancing community, BBoy City, celebrated its 30th anniversary this weekend with competitions and block parties around the city.BBoy City- Romeo Navarro
  BBoy City was founded in 1998 by Austin firefighter and recent Olympic break dancer, Romeo Navarro. Bboy City was created as an outlet for kids to express themselves and stay out of trouble in a safe and healthy way. In the past three decades, BBoy City has helped hundreds of break dancing lovers develop their skil
  
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• The 6 hostages whose bodies the Israeli military recovered from Gaza

  01-09-2024 21:21 via kxan.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said early Sunday that it had recovered the bodies of six hostages captured during Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that ignited the Gaza war, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose parents had led a high-profile campaign for the captives' release.The military said the six were killed shortly before Israeli forces were to rescue them and that the bodies were found in a tunnel beneath the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The news sparked calls for mass prot
  
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• Austin City Council once again votes to prioritize much-needed AFD ladder truck staffing

  01-09-2024 20:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a KXAN report found Austin was behind other growing cities in bringing new ladder trucks online to match population growth, the problem still remains. This week Austin City Council once again voted to prioritize staffing for those trucks."After excellent reporting by KXAN, I learned that there was a purchase that had been made in 1995, that was the last time that we purchased an aerial fire truck for the city of Austin," said Council Member Mackenzie Kelly of District 6.Af
  
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• The unspoken rules of Austin, according to KXAN viewers

  01-09-2024 20:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Whether you're a local or a newcomer, there are a few unspoken rules you should know about Austin.Check out what KXAN viewers said were the unspoken rules of Austin.
  "Keep Austin Weird""We love our city," a viewer commented."Be friendly to your neighbors, welcoming to newcomers, and generally chill and supportive when people do their own thing," another said."Leave your old ways behind. ATX isn’t perfect, but man it is really good if you take advantage of all it has t
  
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• Super small pieces of plastic are invading human brains, scientists say

  01-09-2024 20:18 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The world is filled with microplastics, found in everything from the air and ocean water to common foods like chicken and rice – and, according to a new study, even the human brain.These tiny plastic particles can range in size from 5 millimeters (as small as a pencil eraser) to 1 nanometer, which can’t be seen with the naked eye, the Environmental Protection Agency explains on its website.A study, posted in May, looked at the increasing levels of micro and nano pla
  
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• Men indicted for allegedly damaging ancient rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  01-09-2024 20:15 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Two Nevada men are facing charges after they allegedly damaged ancient rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.On April 7, two men were caught on camera pushing large chunks of the rock formations over the edge of a cliff onto the ground below while on or near the Redstone Dunes Trail at Lake Mead.
  A video of the incident went viral on social media, and the National Park Service shared a screenshot asking for the
  
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• 'Mattress Mack' says he's been hospitalized for 'cognitive' issues

  01-09-2024 20:04 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KIAH) — Jim McIngvale, Houston’s famed furniture salesman and big-time gambler known to everyone as “Mattress Mack,” says he will be "fine" after checking into a local hospital on Saturday.McIngvale posted a video on his X account that he was sent to the emergency room at St. Luke’s Hospital at the Texas Medical Center for some “cognitive” issues."I'll be fine," McIngvale said, noting, however, that he did not know how long he would be hosp
  
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• These states have the most cases of West Nile

  01-09-2024 20:03 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Medical experts are advising people to take precautions to avoid the West Nile virus, which Dr. Anthony Fauci is still recovering from after an illness he said was worse than any other he had experienced.Dr. Anthony Fauci was recently hospitalized after a case of West Nile virus left him with fever, chills and severe fatigue, according to a spokesperson.The nation's former top doctor, who is now recovering at home, told health news site STAT last weekend, "I’ve never been
  
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• Busiest month of the tropical season

  01-09-2024 19:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We have spent some time in recent weather chats discussing the low number of tropical storms and hurricanes this season in the Atlantic Basin. We focused much of these discussions on August.
  As we turned the calendar from August to September there was a slight increase in the amount of tropical activity. However, of the three systems being monitored by the National Hurricane Center, one was an area of low pressure (in the northwest Gulf) and the two over the Atlantic were tropic
  
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• Abilene Christian University football team involved in Texas bus crash, leaves 4 injured

  01-09-2024 18:18 via kxan.com
  
  Four people were injured after a bus carrying the Abilene Christian University football team was involved in a crash with another vehicle in Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday night.One player, two coaches, and the bus driver were taken to University Center in Lubbock for minor injuries, according to a statement by the ACU athletics department.
  Lubbock Police Department did not immediately provide an update on Sunday.The team was returning home to Abilene after a close game against the Texas Tech Red R
  
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• Traffic Alert: 1 dead following crash in Elgin; lane on US 290 shutdown

  01-09-2024 15:34 via kxan.com
  
  ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — One person died following a single-vehicle crash in Elgin on Sunday morning, according to the Elgin Police Department.EPD said officers and crash investigators were at the scene.According to police, the crash occurred near the intersection of U.S. 290 and Western Sky Boulevard.EPD said the outside lane of eastbound U.S. 290 was shut down, and while traffic is still able to flow, drivers should expect delays.Police said to be patient and use caution if traveling throug
  
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• Traffic Alert: 1 dead following crash in Elgin

  01-09-2024 15:34 via kxan.com
  
  ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — One person died following a single-vehicle crash in Elgin on Sunday morning, according to the Elgin Police Department.According to police, the crash occurred near the intersection of U.S. 290 and Western Sky Boulevard.An outside lane on US 290 was closed, but the road has re-opened, according to police.
  Police said the on-scene investigation concluded by 11 a.m.
  
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• By the numbers: Stats to know about the Texas Longhorns' 2024 season

  01-09-2024 15:30 via kxan.com
  
  This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.
  We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Touchdowns, third down conversions, penalty yards. When it comes to Longhorn football, there are a lot of numbers to keep track of.Follow along with the charts below as we trac
  
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• VOTE: Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of August 2024

  01-09-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.
  We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available.Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here at KXAN, we get hundreds of photos sent to use each month
  
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• Soggy Labor Day as rain chances rise towards afternoon

  01-09-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Isolated showers kicked off Labor Day and threaten BBQs across Central Texas. As the day continues expect for showers to remain off and on with pockets of heavy showers possible into the evening.Rain chances during 3pm hourTemperatures are expected to remain in the mid to upper 80s but don't count out temperatures taking a bit of a hit should a pocket of heavy rain stay in one spot for long.
  Labor Day ForecastLabor DayNumerous rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected in
  
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• Scattered downpours overnight and Tuesday

  01-09-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scattered storms and downpours continue in the Hill Country with some isolated downpours in parts of the Austin Metro. Some parts of the Hill Country have received 1-2 inches of rain on Monday with additional rain expected overnight. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSAt least scattered downpours and isolated storms should continue into the first few hours of Tuesday morning before a drop in coverage. Rain is possible anywhere, but the more widespread and heavier rain should stay in t
  
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• RESULTS: This is the best KXAN viewer photo of August 2024, as voted by you

  01-09-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.
  We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available.Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here at KXAN, we get hundreds of photos sent to use each month
  
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• Rainy Labor Day; Cooler-than-average temperatures

  01-09-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures this afternoon climbed to the mid 90s in the Austin area. Camp Mabry and Austin-Bergstrom topped out at 95°. Both stations did not pick-up any rainfall on Sunday as of 5 p.m.
  An isolated shower or storm is possible this evening with rain chances looking minimal after 9 p.m. The Hill Country was the jackpot zone for rain on Sunday with multiple counties receiving over an inch since midnight.Labor DayNumerous rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected in our
  
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• Rain chances going up as temperatures briefly come down

  01-09-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This day dawned with sunshine and increasing clouds. More clouds will be seen this afternoon with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Forecast models once again shows that much of the rain will be near that stationary front draped over the Hill Country.
  Much of today's wet weather will be in the Hill CountryAny storms that do fire up will remain below severe criteria. However, the Weather Prediction Center does have the Hill Country in a Marginal risk (Category 1 of 4) of
  
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• Increasingly wet this evening with more storms Tuesday

  01-09-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scattered storms and downpours continue in the Hill Country this afternoon with only isolated showers in the Austin Metro and our eastern counties. Some parts of the Hill Country have received more than 1 inch of rain so far today with amounts continuing to rise. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSWe should continue to see increasing rain coverage in the Austin Metro as we head through mid-evening with rain coverage rising to 70% by late evening. Still, the more widespread and heavier
  
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• Strange holidays for every day in September

  01-09-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — September is more than just an Earth Wind & Fire song, it’s also a month full of strange holidays. Don’t believe us? Take a look. Strange holidays for every day in AugustSeptember 1Chicken Boy Day & National Pet Rock Day(Getty Images)
  September 2Pierce Your Ears Day & World Coconut DaySeptember 3Skyscraper Day & US Bowling League Day Strange holidays for every day in JulySeptember 4Eat an Extra Dessert Day & National Macadamia Nut Day(Getty I
  
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• Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin dead, family says

  01-09-2024 13:08 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of many young people taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7th attacks, is dead, his family announced in a statement Saturday night."With broken hearts, the Goldberg-Polin family is devastated to announce the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh. The family thanks you all for your love and support and asks for privacy at this time," a spokesperson for the family wrote.On Saturday, Israel said it has discovered a number of bodies in
  
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• Texas Vital Statistics no longer accepts court orders to update birth certificate sex markers

  01-09-2024 03:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) made an unannounced policy change Friday, modifying its requirements for Texans seeking to change the sex marker on their birth certificates.The DSHS website previously said the agency would accept a certified court order to change a person's sex marker on their birth certificate, according to an archived version accessed via the Wayback Machine. That is no longer listed as an accepted document for VS-170, the DSHS form r
  
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• Instant Analysis: Texas rolls over Colorado State for first shutout since 2022 season

  01-09-2024 02:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 4 Texas slaughtered Colorado State 52-0 for their first shutout since the 2022 season and its first opening week shutout since 2004.
  Quinn Ewers completed 20 of 27 passes, threw for 260 yards and had three touchdown passes with one interception off a tipped ball in the first half.
  The Texas defense was excellent as they held Colorado State to 74 yards passing and 192 yards total.
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• Judge says city leaders 'failed to end' APD's 'g-files'

  01-09-2024 01:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Travis County district court judge ruled Friday that the City of Austin acted unlawfully by not ending its practice of withholding certain police records called "g-files" from the public, according to a court order from a Travis County district judge.A g-file is an internal, confidential file containing complaints against police officers that have not been substantiated with evidence and did not result in any form of punishment.Equity Action filed the lawsuit in December
  
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• State of Texas: Scrutiny into voter rolls brings concern of chilling effect

  01-09-2024 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas has removed 1.1 million people from voter rolls since 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced Monday, highlighting efforts to clean up election data and ensure legal registration.That includes 6,500 potential noncitizens and more than 457,000 deceased people, according to data the governor's office provided.But the largest number of canceled registrations, more than463,000, came from people on the state's voter suspense list.When Nico Ramsey went to check his vot
  
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