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• Instant Analysis: How the Texas Longhorns tore Michigan's vaunted defense apart

  07-09-2024 23:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns scored on four consecutive possessions in the first half and ran away with a 31-12 win over No. 10 Michigan on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns while tight end Gunnar Helm had a career game with 989 receiving yards on seven catches, including a 21-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the S
  
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• Several people sentenced in stolen identity tax refund scheme that defrauded the IRS of $30M

  07-09-2024 21:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Seven people, six of whom are from Texas, have been sentenced for the roles they played in a stolen identity tax refund scheme that defrauded the IRS of $30 million.
  The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday the leader of a scheme to defraud the IRS of over $110 million was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison, and co-defendants involved in the scheme were also sentenced. The people involved in the scheme ultimately defrauded $30 million of the $110 million they sough
  
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• Cantaloupe sold in five states recalled: FDA

  07-09-2024 20:10 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) - Whole cantaloupes sold in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Virginia at various retail supermarkets are being recalled due to the potential they could be contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.According to the recall alert posted to the FDA website on Sept. 6, 2024, Eagle Produce LLC based in Scottsdale, AZ initiated the recall of 224 cases of whole cantaloupe sold under the brand name 'Kandy' after routine testing by the State of Michigan
  
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• 'Mr. Greedy,' Maryland Zoo penguin with 230 descendants, dies

  07-09-2024 17:58 via kxan.com
  
  (WHTM) -- The oldest penguin at the Maryland Zoo was euthanized at 33 years old after a decline in health, according to zoo officials.African Penguin #821, also known as "Mr. Greedy," almost doubled the median life expectancy for penguins, according to Jen Kottyan, the zoo's bird curator and program leader of the African Penguin SSP.Being the oldest penguin at the Maryland Zoo wasn't Mr. Greedy's only tremendous achievement during his life. He was also quite the catch.
  According to the zoo, Mr.
  
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• Map: These 20 states could see 'vibrant' fall colors this year

  07-09-2024 17:50 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It may be hard to believe, but autumn is slowly creeping up, bringing with it one of nature’s most stunning shows: the changing of the leaves. Those in nearly two dozen states may be in for an even more vibrant display of fall foliage, according to a new report. Two of the nation’s fall color hotspots, though, may not be as lucky.
  Nationwide, our trees (at least those that have color-changing leaves) are getting the signals to start settling in for the winter &mdash
  
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• Woman found alive after 12 days in 'treacherous' Northern California forest

  07-09-2024 17:49 via kxan.com
  
  (KTXL) — The Nevada County Sheriff's Office said it found and rescued on Friday afternoon a 24-year-old woman who had been missing for 12 days in a remote area.The woman, Esmeralda Maria Pineda, was found "severely dehydrated and emaciated" and needing immediate medical attention, the agency said.Nevada County search and rescue crews found Esmeralda Maria Pineda in a forested area and took her to the hospital via helicopter. (Credit: Nevada County Sheriff's Office)Deputies located her at t
  
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• Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke'

  07-09-2024 17:44 via kxan.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Brian May, the lead guitarist of British rock band Queen, revealed Wednesday that he had a “minor stroke” last week, which caused him to temporarily lose control over his arm.May, 77, said in a video on his website that he was doing “OK” but that he was “grounded” and advised not to drive, fly or do any activity which raises his heart rate too high.“I’m here to bring you first of all some good news, I think, good news
  
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• Nearly 20% of dementia cases could be prevented through better eye health: Study

  07-09-2024 17:44 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Nearly 1 in 5 dementia cases could be associated with vision impairment, according to a new study, suggesting that better eye health could help to lower the diagnosis rate.Dementia does not refer to a specific disease but is a general term for the impaired ability to recall, think or make decisions that inhibit daily tasks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease.About 5.6 million Americans age
  
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• Feds deploy surveillance blimp over busy smuggling corridor

  07-09-2024 17:40 via kxan.com
  
  SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (Border Report) – A new high-tech surveillance blimp has arrived at the U.S. Border Patrol’s Santa Teresa Station in southern New Mexico.Exclusive images obtained by Border Report on Thursday show the white aerostat tethered at the back of a station and agents checking out what will soon become an additional tool to do their job in one of the nation’s busiest – and deadliest – migrant smuggling corridors.Federal officials told Border Report
  
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• 'I'll be back': Paula Abdul cancels tour due to injuries

  07-09-2024 17:39 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) – Paula Abdul is preparing to undergo an operation.The singer, dancer and choreographer shared the news on her social media accounts, saying it was "with an incredibly heavy heart" that she was announcing the cancellation of her tour in Canada along with other show dates in Alaska and North Dakota.Abdul, 62, said she was healing from recent injuries.“In an effort to keep going, I’ve received targeted injections that will allow me temporary relief, but the demands of an en
  
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• Boeing's troubled Starliner leaves space station, heads home without any astronauts

  07-09-2024 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  (AP) – After months of turmoil over its safety, Boeing’s new astronaut capsule departed the International Space Station on Friday without its crew and headed back to Earth.NASA’s two test pilots stayed behind at the space station — their home until next year — as the Starliner capsule undocked, springs gently pushing it away from the orbiting laboratory. The return flight was expected to take six hours, with a nighttime touchdown in the
  
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• Actor Michael Keaton to change name

  07-09-2024 17:29 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) – Michael Keaton won’t be going by that name anymore.Keaton, whose credits date back to the 1970s, will instead be using a combination of his real name, Michael John Douglas, and his stage name, Michael Keaton, he told People.The actor told the outlet he intends to go by Michael Keaton Douglas on future projects.According to Keaton, he was unable to use his real name, Michael Douglas, when he started acting in the 1970s because of the other Academy Award-winning actor of the sa
  
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• Minor seriously injured after being hit by drunk driver in Pflugerville Friday, driver arrested

  07-09-2024 15:56 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) -- A minor was injured Friday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle driven by a drunk driver, according to police.
  Pflugerville Police Department officers responded around 3:45 p.m. Friday to an auto-pedestrian crash near the intersection of southbound Farm to Market 685 and Kelly Lane.
  Police said a minor was hit by a vehicle and transported to Dell Children’s Medical Center with serious injuries.The driver was arrested and charged with intoxication assault and
  
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• Person hit, killed at intersection of SH 21 and FM 535

  07-09-2024 14:54 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Part of State Highway 21 was closed in Cedar Creek Saturday morning after a person died in an auto-pedestrian crash in the area.The Texas Department of Transportation said at 7:04 a.m. both directions of SH 21 were closed at the intersection of Farm to Market 535 due to an accident.Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to the crash at 6:17 a.m.
  DPS said a person was struck by a vehicle and died.
  The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management said
  
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• Intersection of SH 21, FM 535 closed due to accident

  07-09-2024 14:54 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Part of State Highway 21 was closed in Cedar Creek Saturday morning due to an accident.The Texas Department of Transportation said at 7:04 a.m. both directions of SH 21 were closed at the intersection of Farm to Market 535 due to an accident.The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management said the road closure started around 6:30 a.m. and that drivers should expect delays or choose alternate routes.
  KXAN has reached out to the Texas Department of Public Safety f
  
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• New survey tracks Central Texans' commuting, telework habits

  07-09-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) -- A new survey released last week is giving further insight into Central Texans' commuter habits and appetites for remote work opportunities.The Central Texas transportation management association Movability released Aug. 30 final findings from its 2023 Central Texas commuter survey, where the organization randomly sampled and surveyed nearly 1,000 people across Travis, Williamson and Hays counties about their existing transit behaviors and engagement with shared or active
  
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• Developing tropical low in the Gulf of Mexico

  07-09-2024 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our cold front has arrived! Dry air will continue to filter in over Central Texas allowing for cooler nighttime temperatures and low humidity for the next couple of days.Sunday will start crisp and fall-like with temperatures falling to the low to mid-60s (even some 50s in the Hill Country!) Plenty of sunshine will allow for afternoon highs to rebound back to the upper 80s.More of the same is expected Monday before our focus turns to a developing low in the southern Gulf of Mexi
  
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• A bright weekend with low humidity

  07-09-2024 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This first full weekend of September will be ideal for any and all outdoor activities. A cold front will move south through Central Texas today.
  Afternoon highs will be cooler than normal.Today's normal high is 94°The front brings in much drier air off a north to northeast breeze. The humidity will lower to the upper half of the 20s this afternoon.
  A comfortable feel with low humidity the next several daysLow temperatures the next three mornings will be in the 50s for the Hi
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Friday, Sept. 6

  07-09-2024 06:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —Chaston Ditta hit Patrick Colby for a 14-yard touchdown with 0:35 left in the game to lift Lake Travis to a 45-42 win over Rockwall at Cavalier Stadium in Friday's high school football action around the Austin area.Rockwall had a good look at a game-tying field goal from 51 yards, but the kick fell short as time expired.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score in this scoreboard, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] an
  
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• Texas vs. Michigan: Longhorns, Wolverines meet for second time in programs' histories

  07-09-2024 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A top 10 tilt is going down at The Big House on Saturday between No. 3 Texas and No. 10 Michigan in college football's biggest game in Week 2.
  ESPN's College GameDay is broadcasting from Ann Arbor ahead of the game and it's the main event for FOX's Big Noon Kickoff pregame show. It's the only game featuring two teams inside the top 10 of the Associated Press Top 25 poll.BIG GAME AT THE BIG HOUSENo. 3 Texas at No. 10 Michigan, Michigan Stadium, 11 a.m. CDT, FOX Reflecting on
  
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• Texas vs. Michigan: Longhorns lead Wolverines 7-3 in 2nd quarter

  07-09-2024 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas held Michigan to a 37-yard field goal after the Wolverines' 9-play, 55-yard drive with 13:23 left in the second quarter. The Longhorns lead 7-3.Backup quarterback Alex Orji came into the game on third-and-3 for the Wolverines and Texas stuffed his rush attempt at the line of scrimmage to force the field goal try. Dominic Zvada nailed the kick to get Michigan on the board.
  The moments to take it all in.
  Steve Sarkisian with the pregame FaceTime with his parents here at
  
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• Texas vs. Michigan: Longhorns lead Wolverines 31-6 in third quarter

  07-09-2024 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is pouring it on Michigan in the second half.After a Wolverines field goal, Texas marched down the field on a 6-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a 7-yard touchdown pass from Quinn Ewers to Jaydon Blue with 2:39 left in the third quarter. The point after extended Texas' lead to 31-6.Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo had a 55-yard run on a reverse that set up the score.
  The moments to take it all in.
  Steve Sarkisian with the pregame FaceTime with his parents here at th
  
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• Texas vs. Michigan: Longhorns lead Wolverines 31-6 in fourth quarter

  07-09-2024 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is pouring it on Michigan in the second half.After a Wolverines field goal, Texas marched down the field on a 6-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a 7-yard touchdown pass from Quinn Ewers to Jaydon Blue with 2:39 left in the third quarter. The point after extended Texas' lead to 31-6.Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo had a 55-yard run on a reverse that set up the score.
  The moments to take it all in.
  Steve Sarkisian with the pregame FaceTime with his parents here at th
  
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• Texas vs. Michigan: Longhorns lead Wolverines 31-6 at end of third quarter

  07-09-2024 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is pouring it on Michigan in the second half.After a Wolverines field goal, Texas marched down the field on a 6-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a 7-yard touchdown pass from Quinn Ewers to Jaydon Blue with 2:39 left in the third quarter. The point after extended Texas' lead to 31-6.Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo had a 55-yard run on a reverse that set up the score.
  The moments to take it all in.
  Steve Sarkisian with the pregame FaceTime with his parents here at th
  
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• Texas vs. Michigan: Longhorns lead Wolverines 24-3 at halftime

  07-09-2024 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas forced its second turnover of the game with a fumble, and just before halftime, the Longhorns cashed in another touchdown on a 5-yard pass from Quinn Ewers to Matthew Golden. The score extends the Texas lead 24-3 at the halftime break.The 6-play, 42-yard drive took 0:49 off the clock and was highlighted by the return of running Jaydon Blue who limped to the sideline with what appeared to be an ankle injury in the first quarter.
  The moments to take it all in.
  Steve Sar
  
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• Texas vs. Michigan: Longhorns lead Wolverines 17-3 in 2nd quarter

  07-09-2024 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following an interception by Andrew Mukuba, Texas' Bert Auburn booted a 26-yard field goal to extend the Longhorns' lead to 17-3 with 2:40 left in the first half.The Texas drive stalled after 10 plays, but with the short field provided by Mukuba's pick from a deflection, the Longhorns needed to gain just 29 yards to give Auburn a chip shot.Texas has been tremendous on third down, converting 7 of 9 so far in 39 total plays.
  The moments to take it all in.
  Steve Sarkisian with
  
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• Texas vs. Michigan: Longhorns lead Wolverines 14-3 in 2nd quarter

  07-09-2024 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With Texas running back Jaydon Blue on the sideline with an apparent ankle injury, freshman Jerrick Gibson is getting some early playing time and he's making the most of it.Gibson scampered seven yards for a touchdown with 8:24 left in the second quarter, and Bert Auburn's point after gave Texas a 14-3 lead over Michigan.Gibson rushed for 20 yards on three carries during the 12-play, 76-yard drive that spanned 4:23. The Longhorns have 11 first downs and are 5-for-6 converti
  
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• Texas vs. Michigan: Longhorns dominate Wolverines with 31-12 road victory

  07-09-2024 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 3 Texas scored early and often en route to an emphatic 31-12 win over No. 10 Michigan on Friday at Michigan Stadium.The Longhorns scored 17 points in the second quarter to take a 24-3 lead into halftime and forced three turnovers with two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Texas scored on four consecutive drives in the first half.
  Steve Sarkisian certainly enjoying this one. He was ready for the Eyes of Texas.#HookEm pic.twitter.com/VD1r8vl7iJ— Noah Gross (@noah
  
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• LIVE: Longhorns dominate Wolverines with 31-12 road victory

  07-09-2024 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 3 Texas scored early and often en route to an emphatic 31-12 win over No. 10 Michigan on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.The Longhorns scored 17 points in the second quarter to take a 24-3 lead into halftime and forced three turnovers with two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Texas scored on four consecutive drives in the first half.
  Steve Sarkisian certainly enjoying this one. He was ready for the Eyes of Texas.#HookEm pic.twitter.com/VD1r8vl7iJ— Noah Gross (@no
  
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• Texas Humane Heroes showcase puppy up for adoption

  07-09-2024 01:33 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER (KXAN) — Leander is set to become a dog and cat haven.The Texas Humane Heroes, a no-kill, nonprofit located in the Central Texas city, showcased a special puppy up for adoption in honor of the Clear The Shelters campaign.Intake and foster manager for Texas Humane Heroes Kate Nesbitt spoke with KXAN's Mike Rush and Avery Travis about the shelter's mission to rescue pets across Texas."We usually pull from (shelters) that are high kill just to make sure that they can make space so mor
  
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• Dripping Springs parents reflect on decade of suicide prevention work after son's death

  07-09-2024 00:54 via kxan.com
  
  Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. Please return to the homepage if you are not comfortable with the topic. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call 988, text HELLO to 741741, or visit the crisis hotline's website.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Peyton James was born in 2001, but arrived two months early. His parents, David James and Jacki James, took him home after more than a month of intensive care. He grew up and went to school, made friends and was bullied.
  "When
  
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• Is it illegal to harvest rainwater in Texas?

  07-09-2024 00:33 via kxan.com
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- Rainwater can provide a multitude of good, and with recent heavy precipitation in Texas, residents may be looking to reap some of those benefits. How are water levels at Lake Alan Henry after Labor Day Weekend rain?Rainwater harvesting in Texas is the collection and storage of natural water from precipitation events usually in rain barrels or catchment tanks. According to the City of Lubbock, harvesting rainwater can help reduce the flow to stormwater drains, lessen stream
  
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• This is how much money Americans think you need to be considered wealthy

  07-09-2024 00:30 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) – This may not come as a surprise to most people, but the net worth that the average American considers to be "wealthy" is higher than it used to be.In findings from its 2024 Modern Wealth Survey, Charles Schwab said that Americans, on average, believe it takes $2.5 million to be considered wealthy in today's economy. What Texas’ top 1% pay in taxes“‘Wealth’ means different things to different people, whether it’s financial freedom, enriching exper
  
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• Texas reps Oliverson, Slawson discuss their campaign for Texas House Speaker

  07-09-2024 00:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Two of the lawmakers running to unseat Dade Phelan as Speaker of the Texas House presented a united front on Friday, telling a crowd at the Texas Tribune Festival they will both work to enact sweeping procedural changes and prioritize more conservative legislation in an already deeply-conservative chamber.“It's time for change in the Texas House, and not little change. It's time for big change," said Dr. Tom Oliverson, a Cypress Republican and candidate for speaker.Oliv
  
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• Barton Springs Pool repairs: City explains origins of old pipe causing the issues

  07-09-2024 00:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin released more information on Friday about the ongoing repairs at Barton Springs Pool and the origins of the abandoned pipe causing all the issues.
  How was the pipe found?Last month, Austin Parks and Recreation staff noticed water being pulled into an abandoned pipe during weekly pool cleaning and maintenance. After checking it out, the city said the hole had grown to be two feet long and a foot wide, and a secondary, smaller hole was discovered.City offic
  
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• 'Call 911': Woman says boyfriend's drink spiked at family restaurant

  07-09-2024 00:05 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- For Dimna Contreras, a night out with her boyfriend and another couple at a family restaurant changed everything.She ordered a beer while her boyfriend ordered a margarita. It was their first drink of the night."He said you're going to need to drive, this margarita is hitting me, this must be a strong margarita," Contreras said.Contreras didn't think much of it at that point, but then things spiraled."I could see that his behavior was different, he was acting out of i
  
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