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• Central Health audit reveals no laws broken, but operational improvements needed

  10-09-2024 23:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An independent audit conducted on Travis County's public hospital district, Central Health, found the district's operations didn't violate the law — but did note areas for improvement in its governance, oversight, record-keeping and communications with the public.County voters approved the creation of Central Health back in 2004, with the goal of providing healthcare services to people who are lower-income, uninsured or otherwise lack medical access. Unlike some hospi
  
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• Llano County man sentenced to 40 years in woman's 2022 death

  10-09-2024 23:15 via kxan.com
  
  LLANO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A man was sentenced Friday for the 2022 death of a 33-year-old woman in Llano County.
  Dennis Price II was sentenced to 40 years in Texas prison, according to court documents.PREVIOUS REPORTING: Man charged with murder in KingslandPrice was previously charged with murder, but he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter as part of a plea bargain, according to court records. Price also waived his right to appeal or motion for a new trial.In October 2022,
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump and Harris debate in Philadelphia

  10-09-2024 22:52 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – All eyes will be on Philadelphia Tuesday night as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to square off on the debate stage for the first time.The last time Trump appeared on a debate stage, it became a turning point in the 2024 presidential race. By the end of the night, we'll know if this debate has once again shifted the conversation.
  The two candidates will debate starting at 9 p.m. Eastern at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center. Ther
  
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• WATCH LIVE TONIGHT: Trump and Harris to debate in Philadelphia

  10-09-2024 22:52 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – All eyes will be on Philadelphia Tuesday night as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to square off on the debate stage for the first time.The last time Trump appeared on a debate stage, it became a turning point in the 2024 presidential race. By the end of the night, we'll know if this debate has once again shifted the conversation.
  The two candidates will debate starting at 9 p.m. Eastern at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center. There
  
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• Harris and Trump face off in tense, critical debate in Philadelphia

  10-09-2024 22:52 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris squared off for the first time on the presidential debate stage at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center Tuesday night.The matchup offered Americans their most detailed look at a campaign that’s dramatically changed since the last debate in June which forced President Joe Biden from the race. The Democratic vice president immediately moved to press the case against the former Republican president and his
  
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• Runner and TikTok creator dies after crossing finish line of Disneyland's Halloween Half Marathon

  10-09-2024 22:43 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) – An avid runner and TikTok creator died on Sunday after completing Disneyland’s Halloween Half Marathon amid a heat wave in Southern California.Around 7 a.m. Sunday, 35-year-old Bobby Graves, who went by his middle name Caleb, crossed the finish line while clutching his chest. A volunteer caught him before he collapsed, Anaheim Police Sgt. Matt Sutter told the Los Angeles Times.In a TikTok video posted one day before his death, Graves recounted passing out from heat exhaustio
  
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• Man sentenced in connection with Lance Armstrong bike, storage unit theft

  10-09-2024 22:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced to community supervision in connection with a 2023 theft of famous cyclist Lance Armstrong's storage unit in Austin.Shaun Thompson, 37, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years of community supervision in August, according to court documents. He was charged with theft of property between $30,000 and $150,000. PREVIOUS: Lance Armstrong’s storage unit burglarized, over $100K in bikes stolenAn arrest affidavit said the stolen bikes were valued a
  
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• New speaker series featuring political leaders starts at LBJ School

  10-09-2024 22:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A slate of political and civic leaders will be coming to Austin for a new speaker series at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
  LBJ Conversations is a free speaker series that will happen Mondays during the fall semester, the LBJ school announced last week. Evan Smith, the former Texas Tribune CEO and a professor of practice, will host the conversations.
  The series kicked off Monday with two speakers: Karl Rove, the White House deputy chie
  
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• When will Georgetown's third H-E-B open?

  10-09-2024 22:03 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — One of the fastest-growing cities in Central Texas is getting another H-E-B.
  The third H-E-B store for Georgetown is slated to open in summer 2025, the Texas-based grocery store announced Tuesday. It will be located at the northeast corner of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and RM 2338. RELATED: H-E-B adds tap-to-pay at all Central Market stores. When will they come to H-E-B stores?The store will include a pharmacy, a curbside pickup area, a gas station and car wash, acc
  
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• New Austin airport project to keep passengers cooler on jet bridges

  10-09-2024 21:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is in the process of replacing several jet bridges that will feature "dedicated climate control to the aircraft and the boarding bridge," an airport spokesperson confirmed to KXAN Tuesday.Currently, AUS is working to replace 10 jet bridges throughout the Barbara Jordan Terminal, with future replacements also in the works. The spokesperson confirmed past jet bridges had air conditioning added to operations, but noted those weren't "
  
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• Police: Suspect in San Antonio deadly shooting may be in Austin

  10-09-2024 21:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- San Antonio police believe a suspect connected to a deadly shooting that happened in July may be in Austin.
  According to the San Antonio Police Department, the shooting happened around 9:37 p.m. on July 7 at the Sonic Drive-In located at 5510 Babcock Road in San Antonio.SAPD and EMS responded and located a victim, identified as Daniel Lacy Shrewsbury, who was the manager of the Sonic location. Police said he had been shot in the chest and died on the scene.
  Police said Shrewsbur
  
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• Climate outlook shows fall season is warming across the nation and in Austin

  10-09-2024 20:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Meteorological fall began on Sept. 1. The season will last until Nov. 30. Meteorologist Rich Segal speaks with Climate Central's Shel Winkley about warming temperatures here and across the country.The climatologists at Climate Central released their fall outlook showing the warming that continues to affect much of the nation. Their sampling of 234 cities across the United States shows temperatures rose an average of 2.5° since 1970. The region with most of this warming has b
  
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• Texans have last chance to influence decision on Bible-infused curriculum

  10-09-2024 20:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —A meeting Tuesday presented the last chance for Texans to voice their opinions about whether the state should ultimately approve elementary school curriculum containing lessons about the Bible.
  The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) heard from dozens Tuesday ahead of its final decision in November about adopting new reading and language arts lessons proposed for students in kindergarten through fifth grades. Critics called on the board's 15 members to reject how these pro
  
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• Austin police ask for help identifying alleged suspect in downtown shooting that left 1 injured

  10-09-2024 20:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin police are asking for help identifying the person they said was responsible for a downtown shooting that left a person injured earlier this month.
  The Austin Police Department wants help identifying a suspect in an aggravated assault that happened in the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 2, around 1:18 a.m. near the intersection of East Seventh Street and Red River Street. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | 1 taken to the hospital after downtown Austin shootingAPD said officers were
  
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• Mayoral candidate sues over Austin's outside funding cap

  10-09-2024 20:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tuesday, Austin mayoral candidate Doug Greco filed a lawsuit against the city over its rule that limits the amount of money local candidates can take from people outside of city limits.
  That rule caps city council and mayoral candidates to an aggregate $47,000 from outside donors, the lawsuit says.One-on-one with Austin mayoral candidate Doug Greco"Why should my niece who will be voting for the first time, she's 18...why is she not able to donate to her uncle but another candida
  
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• Childish Gambino tour dates postponed day before Austin show

  10-09-2024 19:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austinites who were planning on making their way to the Moody Center Tuesday night for the Childish Gambino concert will have to adjust their plans.
  Donald Glover announced on X Monday afternoon he's postponing the rest of the North American tour for his musical project. The announcement came a day before he was set to play the Moody Center in Austin.Childish Gambino set to play Moody Center on ‘The New World Tour’ this fallGlover did not specify the exact reason beh
  
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• Tropical Storm Francine takes aim at Gulf coast | Tracking the Tropics

  10-09-2024 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico.Our Tracking the Tropics team breaks down the latest track live at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT.You can join the Tracking the Tropics conversation on the WFLA Facebook page. Leave a comment with your question and our meteorologists will answer it live on stream! WFLA Exclusive: Study projects alarming increase in major hurricane landfalls
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• Tropical Storm Francine likely to become a hurricane on Tuesday: NHC

  10-09-2024 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico.The storm has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and is located 120 miles southeast of the mouth of the Rio Grande, according to the National Hurricane Center's 11 a.m. update.Francine is expected to strengthen significantly as it moves slowly toward the coast. The storm is forecast to make landfall on Wednesday in Louisiana as a hurricane.The following watches and wa
  
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• Cartel shoot-out leaves 6 dead near Texas border

  10-09-2024 18:56 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: This story has been updated with information from the Chihuahua Attorney General's Office regarding the number of victims.EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Rolling gun battles between members of organized criminal groups left six people dead and several vehicles shot-up just south of the Texas-Mexico border late Sunday and early Monday, Chihuahua state police said.“We are reinforcing security to guarantee the safety of the people of Ojinaga, Coyame and Manuel Benavides,
  
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• Mammogram results have changed. Here's how

  10-09-2024 18:55 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Mammogram providers are now federally required to tell their patients about their breast density, which not only increases the risk of cancer but makes it harder to detect.The new U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards for the procedure were first released in March 2023, with an implementation deadline of Sept. 9, 2024.
  According to the FDA, around half of women 40 or older in the United States have dense breast tissue.
  "Dense breast tissue can make cancers more difficu
  
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• SH 71 reopened after fatal crash Tuesday morning

  10-09-2024 16:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — State Highway 71 was shut down in both directions for three hours Tuesday morning after a fatal crash near Highway 290.The Austin Police Department said on X it is investigating a traffic fatality in the 7400 block of West SH 71.The Texas Department of Transportation said both directions of SH 71 near Thomas Spring Road (Old Bee Caves Road) were closed down just before 8 a.m. Real-time traffic mapAround 11:30 a.m., APD said all lanes of SH 71 were open.State Highway 71 was
  
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• SH 71 partially reopened after fatal crash Tuesday morning

  10-09-2024 16:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — State Highway 71 was shut down in both directions Tuesday morning after a fatal crash near Highway 290.The Austin Police Department said on X it is investigating a traffic fatality in the 7400 block of West SH 71.The Texas Department of Transportation said both directions of SH 71 near Thomas Spring Road (Old Bee Caves Road) were closed down just before 8 a.m. Around 11 a.m., APD said the eastbound lanes of SH 71 were expected to reopen soon, while the westbound lanes remai
  
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• Fatal crash shuts down both directions of SH 71 Tuesday morning

  10-09-2024 16:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- State Highway 71 was shut down in both directions Tuesday morning after a fatal crash near Highway 290.
  The Austin Police Department said on X at 8:58 a.m. it is investigating a traffic fatality in the 7400 block of West SH 71.
  The Texas Department of Transportation said both directions of SH 71 near Thomas Spring Road (Old Bee Caves Road) were closed down just before 8 a.m. Real-time traffic mapAPD said traffic was being rerouted to HWY 290, Oak Meadow Dr., and Scenic Brook Dr.
  
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• APD: One dead after crash between vehicle, pedestrian on SH 71

  10-09-2024 16:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on State Highway 71 Tuesday, the Austin Police Department said in a news release.Officers and Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the 7300 block of West Highway 71 around 7:15 a.m., the release said. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.Real-time traffic mapPolice said "the involved vehicle left the scene."The Texas Department of Transportation said both directions of SH 71 near Thomas Spring
  
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• Child psychiatrist offers advice for suicide prevention

  10-09-2024 16:25 via kxan.com
  
  If you are in crisis, there is help. Call or text 988. The 988 Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in a suicidal crisis or emotional distress. AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people between the ages of 10-14 and 25-34."Anytime a child looks like they're struggling with anxiety, that's a time for parents to jump in and just first of all, have conversations, ask them how
  
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• First freeze? When temps drop to 32º in Central Texas

  10-09-2024 16:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The strongest cold front of the season moved through Central Texas over the weekend, finally ushering in fall-like morning low temperatures for most of Texas. Now that it feels briefly like fall, it’s time to look at when we can expect that first freeze.A freeze is defined as having a low temperature of 32º or colder. Technically, a hard freeze is when temperatures drop to 28º or below. You can get frost with air temperatures several degrees above freezing.F
  
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• Improvements on the horizon for Travis County's counsel at first appearance problem

  10-09-2024 15:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County's counsel at first appearance, or CAFA program is closer to implementation, one group that's helped develop it said. The group says once the program is in place, defendants stand a better chance of navigating the justice system without unnecessarily uprooting their livelihoods.Bradley Hargis, executive director of Capital Area Private Defender Service, said the nonprofit works with the county to represent defendants who qualify for court-appointed attorneys.He
  
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• Texas Democrat smokes blunt, bong in pro-weed campaign ad

  10-09-2024 15:06 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - A Democrat running for the Texas House of Representatives released a pro-marijuana campaign ad Monday that depicts the candidate smoking a blunt and a bong.The attention-grabbing ad called "It's HIGH Time for Change in Texas" features the candidate, Sally Duval, criticizing the state's "confusing and unclear" policies on marijuana use while appearing to use it herself.The shot opens with Duval smoking a blunt, and the ad ends with her smoking a bong and coughing afterwards.“Yo
  
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• Temperatures push near 100º for several days

  10-09-2024 14:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Sun and clouds continue over Central Texas with a very low chance for a spotty shower in our eastern counties through this evening.Today's clouds and limited rain chances are coming from Hurricane Francine that's pushing ashore as we speak in Louisiana. NEW BLOG: First freeze? When temperatures drop to 32º in Central TexasHurricane FrancineHurricane Francine is in the process of moving into Louisiana as a Category 1 hurricane.Life-threatening storm surge (up to 9'), signifi
  
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• Nearing 100-degrees in Francine's wake

  10-09-2024 14:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Despite an increase in humidity and overhead clouds, Hurricane Francine will do little to change the game for our Central Texas weather today. NEW BLOG: First freeze? When temperatures drop to 32º in Central TexasHurricane FrancineHurricane Francine - the 4th hurricane of the Atlantic season - is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 storm near Morgan City, Louisiana later today.Life-threatening storm surge (up to 9'), significant rain (widespread 4"-8"+) and hurricane-
  
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• Humidity rushes back with only spotty showers

  10-09-2024 14:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Mostly sunny skies continue through the afternoon, but some scattered clouds will start to drift in from the east as Tropical Storm Francine heads for LouisianaSoon-to-be Hurricane FrancineTropical Storm Francine maintained its strength overnight, but will likely pick up speed and intensity later today.The latest track from the National Hurricane Center continues to shift Francine's track towards central and eastern Louisiana. The updated forecast also brings down the expected s
  
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• Francine remains a Category 1 storm

  10-09-2024 14:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Despite an increase in humidity and overhead clouds, Hurricane Francine will do little to change the game for our Central Texas weather today. NEW BLOG: First freeze? When temperatures drop to 32º in Central TexasHurricane FrancineHurricane Francine - the 6th tropical system, 4th hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season - is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 storm near Morgan City, Louisiana later today.Life-threatening storm surge (up to 9'), significant rain (widespr
  
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• Francine close to making landfall in Louisiana

  10-09-2024 14:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Despite an increase in humidity and overhead clouds, Hurricane Francine will do little to change the game for our Central Texas weather today. NEW BLOG: First freeze? When temperatures drop to 32º in Central TexasHurricane FrancineHurricane Francine - the 6th tropical system, 4th hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season - is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 storm near Morgan City, Louisiana later today.Life-threatening storm surge (up to 9'), significant rain (widespr
  
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• The Space Space: Moon missions are lifting off across the solar system

  10-09-2024 14:44 via kxan.com
  
  SPACE (KXAN) -- NASA's next big space mission has been approved for launch and the Earth's moon takes the spotlight this month.
  Set to launch in 2024, NASA’s Europa Clipper will travel to Jupiter’s moon Europa to investigate whether the moon has conditions necessary to support life. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
  The weekend brought some wild space news, including a sailing spacecraft and, of course, a couple of astronauts stranded on the International Space Station.Here's a breakdown of a
  
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• LIVE: The Space Space: Moon missions are lifting off across the solar system

  10-09-2024 14:44 via kxan.com
  
  SPACE (KXAN) -- NASA's next big space mission has been approved for launch and the Earth's moon takes the spotlight this month.
  Set to launch in 2024, NASA’s Europa Clipper will travel to Jupiter’s moon Europa to investigate whether the moon has conditions necessary to support life. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
  The weekend brought some wild space news, including a sailing spacecraft and, of course, a couple of astronauts stranded on the International Space Station.Here's a breakdown of a
  
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• South Bay schools cancel outdoor activities as air quality worsens in Tijuana River Valley

  10-09-2024 14:28 via kxan.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Researchers conducting several studies in the Tijuana River Valley have decided to stop their work temporarily and nearby schools have suspended outdoor activities after air-quality monitoring stations detected high levels of hydrogen sulfide in the area.Researchers have been trying to determine how contaminated the air and water have become as a result of the daily flows of raw sewage from Mexico.Hydrogen sulfide is a toxic gas found in effluent.According to the Int
  
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• Travis County sues Paxton to avoid releasing records about DA security

  10-09-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County is fighting to prevent the release of records related to thousands of taxpayer dollars it paid a private security firm, despite the Texas Attorney General's office ruling to release them.The Travis County Auditor is suing the Office of the Attorney General over a public information request KXAN made more than six months ago. KXAN was unable to locate another instance of the Travis County Auditor's office filing a lawsuit against the AG's office for the pu
  
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• AFD: No injuries reported in north Austin vehicle fire on MoPac

  10-09-2024 13:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- No injuries were reported after a truck caught fire in north Austin Tuesday morning, causing some traffic delays on the northbound side of the MoPac Expressway.
  The Austin Fire Department responded just after 5 a.m. to the vehicle fire, which happened on North MoPac just north of the Scofield Ridge exit.
  AFD said two fire units responded to the vehicle fire, which is the standard response.
  AFD said no injuries were reported in a north Austin vehicle fire on MoPac (Screenshot of
  
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• WATCH: Rescuers save man trapped in 36-inch drainpipe in Southern California

  10-09-2024 05:31 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) – A harrowing rescue unfolded amid sweltering temperatures as first responders in Ventura County, California, worked to free a man from a 36-inch drainpipe Sunday. Details are limited, however, and it’s unclear how the man got trapped in the drainage pipe. WATCH: Florida deputy rescues missing 5-year-old found clinging to log in large pondIn a post to X (formerly Twitter), officials with the Ventura County Fire Department said crews worked in collaboration with the Oxnard
  
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• Here’s everything Apple just announced at its fall event

  10-09-2024 05:26 via kxan.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Apple unveiled new versions of its iPhone, AirPods and Apple WatchApple just announced new versions of its iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch during its fall event at the brand’s Cupertino, California headquarters, and you’ll want to know the details. If you’re looking to upgrade any (or all) of your current devices, we have the info on the company’s newest products.
  What you need to know abou
  
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• Video shows officers yank Tyreek Hill out of car as altercation quickly escalates

  10-09-2024 04:44 via kxan.com
  
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A police officer dragged Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill out of his sports car by his arm and head and then forced him face first onto the ground after Hill put up the window of his sports car during a traffic stop before Sunday's game, body camera video released Monday shows.The video showed that the altercation between the Miami-Dade County officers and Hill escalated quickly, that the officers cursed at Hill but he did not resist their physical force
  
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• APD: One dead after crash between vehicle, pedestrian on bicycle in south Austin

  10-09-2024 04:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian on a bicycle happened last week in south Austin, the Austin Police Department said in a news release Monday.On Sept. 4, around 12:34 a.m., officers responded to the 5000 block of South Congress Avenue in reference to the crash. The pedestrian was riding a bicycle at the time of the crash, and police said they were pronounced dead on the scene. The pedestrian was not identified Monday. MAP: Where have Austin&rsqu
  
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• What we know about rapper Rich Homie Quan's death

  10-09-2024 03:20 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan died earlier this week, but how he died remains unclear, and it could take months before more is known.An autopsy was performed Friday by Georgia’s Fulton County medical examiner on Quan, whose legal name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar. “The cause and manner of death are pending the completion of laboratory studies and microscopic examination of tissue slides,” the medical examiner said.An official report with autopsy r
  
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• Texas leaders urge caution as Francine strengthens in the Gulf

  10-09-2024 02:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Tropical Storm Francine will spare most of Texas before making its projected landfull over Louisiana on Wednesday, but the Texas coastline will still feel its effects.The storm has been quickly intensifying and is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday. It could clip part of Texas' southeast corner, and the Texas coastline can expect storm surge and flash flooding."We plan for the worst and we hope for the best. It's really important that we don't let our guard down," the
  
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• LIVE: Texas leaders urge caution as Francine strengthens in the Gulf

  10-09-2024 02:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Tropical Storm Francine will spare most of Texas before making its projected landfall over Louisiana on Wednesday, but the Texas coastline will still feel its effects.The storm has been quickly intensifying and is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday. It could clip part of Texas' southeast corner, and the Texas coastline can expect storm surge and flash flooding."We plan for the worst and we hope for the best. It's really important that we don't let our guard down," the
  
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• APD identifies victim, woman arrested in connection with deadly crash on South Congress

  10-09-2024 02:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A woman was arrested in connection with a deadly crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that happened last week in south Austin, the Austin Police Department said in a news release Monday.Shortly after 10 p.m., officers responded to the 3400 block of South Congress Avenue for the crash. The pedestrian, later identified as Tony Almanza, 58, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. ATCEMS: Pedestrian struck by vehicle on South CongressJulie K. Kotrla, 34 | Courte
  
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• Ewers, Majors collect SEC weekly awards following win over Michigan

  10-09-2024 02:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Southeastern Conference enjoyed Texas' 31-12 win over Michigan so much that it named two Longhorns as players of the week.ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 07: The Texas Longhorns offense lines up against the Michigan Wolverines defense during the Michigan Wolverines versus the Texas Longhorns game on Saturday September 7, 2024 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI. (Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  Quinn Ewers was named the SEC offensive player of the week
  
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• Do endorsements matter? The role they play in local races

  10-09-2024 00:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There are only a couple months left before Austinites will head to the polls to vote for mayor and potentially a new city council member for their district.
  From the Austin Police Association Political Action Committee, to the Austin Central Labor Council to Community Powered ATX to the Liberal Austin Democrats -- endorsements are pouring out for local races.
  Brian Smith, a political science professor at St. Edward's University, said those endorsements for local races are "hugel
  
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• 2024 election: Young Texans identify issues motivating them to vote

  10-09-2024 00:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The two main candidates running for the White House will debate Tuesday night, as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are set to answer questions about some of the most pressing issues facing the country. Two young, first-time voters plan to listen closely to hear how they approach certain topics that research has shown is top of mind for Texans.
  Brandon Gibson, a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin, said he'll watch the debate Tuesday night alongside other members of
  
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• City of Kyle to get more surveillance cameras to help keep crime at bay

  10-09-2024 00:01 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) – The city of Kyle is likely to install a dozen new live-view cameras and 20 additional license plate readers to enhance public safety and support law enforcement efforts. The Kyle City Council approved in a 6-1 vote the new cameras with the locations to be determined at a later date. “These are not speed cameras – they are not monitoring your speed. These are used for serious offenses,” said Kyle Chief of Police Jeff Barnett. “We'r
  
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