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• Austin-Round Rock metro's supply, pricing trend continued through August

  13-09-2024 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Median home prices in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan statistical area (metro) continued to fall in August compared to a year prior, but are still out of reach for most prospective homebuyers, according to a new report from the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR).July Report: Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro housing sales continue to decline, buyers look to nearby countiesABOR housing economist Clare Knapp said that active home listings are up 15.4%; however, cl
  
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• Hays CISD: 3 students arrested, charged in connection with social media threats

  13-09-2024 22:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A total of three students in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District were "detained and charged" in connection with social media threats circulating the district, Hays CISD said in a news release Friday.The arrests come after several Central Texas school districts reported social media threats were spreading across platforms on Wednesday and Thursday, the district said. Central Texas school districts respond to vague threats on social mediaTwo students were arrested in
  
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• Texas top-10 matchup: No. 4 Westlake tussles with No. 9 Humble Atascocita

  13-09-2024 22:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas high school football heavyweight fight kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday at Chaparral Stadium with both squads looking to send a message.No. 4 Westlake (2-0) hosts No. 9 Humble Atascocita (2-0) and both are coming off big Week 2 victories. The Chaps clobbered San Benito 63-7 at home while the Eagles soared past traditional power No. 16 Katy 41-24 on the road. The Tigers dropped five spots in the state rankings from No. 11 after the loss. LAST WEEK: No. 4 Westlake throttles
  
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• Texas top-10 matchup: No. 4 Westlake leads No. 9 Humble Atascocita 21-17 at halftime

  13-09-2024 22:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake's Rees Wise hit Lawson Grimes for a 43-yard touchdown pass with 0:21 left in the first half to give the No. 4 Chaparrals a 21-17 halftime lead over No. 9 Humble Atascocita on Friday at Chaparral Stadium.The Chaps had to dig into their bag of tricks to score their second touchdown. Wise threw a backward pass to Cal Livengood, and then Livengood tossed a wobbling ball to Justice Johnson for a 20-yard score in the second quarter. LAST WEEK: No. 4 Westlake throttles Sa
  
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• No. 9 Humble Atascocita hands No. 4 Westlake first regular season home loss since 2018

  13-09-2024 22:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 9 Humble Atascocita clamped down on defense in the second half and ran out of Chaparral Stadium with a 39-21 win over No. 4 Westlake on Friday.It's the first time since 2018 the Chaparrals have lost a regular season game at home. Cypress Ranch topped the Chaps 25-21 in Week 2 that season. LAST WEEK: No. 4 Westlake throttles San Benito 63-7 in home openerWestlake led 21-17 at halftime but the Eagles adjusted their defense and stymied the Chaps the rest of the way. Atasco
  
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• Austin ISD school employee to receive new home through volunteer efforts

  13-09-2024 22:12 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin ISD school employee will soon receive their dream home after local credit unions began working with Habitat for Humanity. The wall raising and home build kickoff for the home was Thursday. Texas districts build their own housing to tackle affordabilityThe project uses contributions from Austin Telco FCU, Greater Texas Credit Union, UFCU and Velocity Credit
  
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• DOJ: Austin man allegedly pleads guilty to $4M crypto-related tax fraud

  13-09-2024 22:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin man pled guilty to allegedly committing nearly $4 million in cryptocurrency tax fraud, in federal court on Sep. 3.KXAN previously reported in February 2024 that Frank Richard Ahlgren III was arrested after he allegedly underreported a 2017 sale of $3.7 million in bitcoin and failed to report $650,000 in sales on his 2018 and 2019 taxes. PREVIOUS: Austin man charged with tax fraud after buying home with allegedly unreported crypto profitsAhlren's case was investiga
  
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• 100 new tiny homes coming to Camp Esperanza for people experiencing homelessness

  13-09-2024 21:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Michael Nieves had been homeless for years, moving from Florida to Austin seeking help. He found it at Camp Esperanza -- a tiny home community in east Austin that supports people experiencing homelessness.
  "Giving you a roof over your head when it's raining, or cold...when it's snowing, this is the place to come to," Nieves said. "It's a lot of hope and a lot of good stuff happens."Michael Nieves lives at Camp Esperanza (KXAN photo/Ed Zavala)
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• Border Report Live: Why the US sends security forces into Mexico

  13-09-2024 20:08 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — Mexico's law enforcers and first responders are asking for help, and several countries, including some overseas, are heeding the call.Binational coordination between the U.S. and Mexico is nothing new and dates back over a hundred years.Mexico, however, faces a new set of challenges, including its fight with organized crime, that some experts believe it will struggle to handle.In Episode 3 of Border Report Live, border correspondents discuss a variety of bi
  
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• Georgetown looks to cash in on short-term rentals

  13-09-2024 20:06 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- Changes are coming to those who rent out their homes or rooms on websites like Airbnb and VRBO in Georgetown.The city said it wanted to take a closer look at short-term rentals (STR) that are a month or less.According to city documents, there are an estimated 222 STR in the city. However, only about 30 of them are currently paying the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT).The city estimates it would earn about $250,000 in revenue if the 200 rentals pay the HOT.
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• 'Talk Saves Lives': National suicide prevention org hosts free, public suicide prevention classes

  13-09-2024 19:52 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) -- September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) wants to teach the public about what they can do to help make a difference and save lives."Talk Save Lives," a program held by
  
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• 'Talk Saves Lives': Free suicide prevention classes helps people talk with struggling family, friends

  13-09-2024 19:52 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) -- September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) wants to teach the public about what they can do to help make a difference and save lives."Talk Save Lives," a program held by
  
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• Austin's House of Torment opens doors for the season on Friday the 13th

  13-09-2024 19:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There are few better ways to celebrate Friday the 13th than to visit a haunted house, and today House of Torment opens its doors for the season.House of Torment, located at 2632 Ridgepoint Drive, said this year’s attraction would run select nights through Nov. 9 and included three new themes.The haunted house said the themes were The Arrival, Torment '99 and The Abandoned.
  The Arrival: The Hades Corporation Rescue team finds an abandoned facility and new reality where
  
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• Austin ISD police to boost patrols at elementary school after reported threat, letter says

  13-09-2024 19:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Independent School District Police will increase patrols at Hill Elementary School Friday "for peace of mind" after a reported threat to the campus, according to a letter from school Principal Jack Drummond.The letter said Austin Police arrested a person Thursday in connection with the threat toward Hill Elementary, located in west Austin."We have been assured that there is no existing threat to our school," Drummond said in the letter.The school said it was notified
  
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• Post-pandemic traffic patterns reveal driver inequities

  13-09-2024 17:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A recent survey by AAA Texas found driving habits have stabilized since the pandemic but revealed safety issues for older cars. The numbers show most Americans -- more than 93% drive at least occasionally -- averaging more than 2 trips a day, spending 60 minutes a day in the car, traveling almost 30 miles each day. Most daily drives were to run errands.It found newer vehicles are used more for longer trips and greater distances, and that Hispanic & Latino drivers had the hig
  
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• United Airlines to soon offer free Starlink WiFi on flights

  13-09-2024 17:10 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — United Airlines passengers will soon have access to in-flight Starlink WiFi, as the airline announced its agreement with SpaceX Friday.The Starlink service will be free for passengers, with gate-to-gate internet service and in-flight entertainment options, per the release. United officials said they plan to expand the Starlink service to its more than 1,000 planes o
  
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• National Alliance on Mental Illness releases guide on navigating mental health care for children

  13-09-2024 16:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has released what it calls a guide to navigating your child's mental health.The new book, “You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers” was written by child psychiatrist and NAMI Associate Medical Director Dr. Christine M. Crawford."As a mother of two young girls, I understand how important mental health is and how important emotional development is,” said Crawford.“And as a psychiatrist, I see kids and families who
  
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• Waymo, Uber launching driverless rideshare services in Austin next year

  13-09-2024 16:27 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austinites will soon be able to hitch a ride on a fully driverless ride-hailing vehicle, as autonomous vehicle company Waymo is expanding its collaboration with Uber.Waymo announced Friday it will dispatch a fleet of its fully autonomous, electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles to be used in Uber's Austin and Atlanta rideshare services in early 2025. From there, Waymo offic
  
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• Round Rock YMCA opens brand new aquatic complex, expanded preschool

  13-09-2024 14:52 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The CHASCO Family YMCA in Round Rock is unveiling its brand new 21,000-square-foot outdoor aquatic complex and expanded preschool to the public.The new complex features a water slide, splash pad, and cabanas for families. This adds to the indoor lap pool the YMCA already had. The new pool is opening to the public on Saturday and Sunday, and may also be open the following weekend, depending on weather.
  The pool will regularly be closed between Labor Day and March, but
  
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• Family of missing man found dead in greenbelt offers additional $9k for information

  13-09-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video player above can be used to watch a replay of the conference stream.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police (APD) hosted a conference Friday related to the continuing investigation of the missing man who was found dead in the Austin greenbelt in April. PAST COVERAGE: Man missing in south Austin found dead, police sayThe investigation was related to the death of Cristian Rangel, which occurred in April near 5800 Spring Meadow Road in southeast Austin.In addition to the $1,000
  
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• Austin Police to hold news conference on missing man found dead in greenbelt

  13-09-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police (APD) will host a news conference Friday related to the continuing investigation of the missing man who was found dead in the Austin greenbelt in April. PAST COVERAGE: Man missing in south Austin found dead, police sayAPD said the conference aimed to provide an overview and ask for help identifying new leads.The investigation is related to the death of Cristian Rangel, which occurred in April near 5800 Spring Meadow Road in southeast Austin.Image of Cristian R
  
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• APD holds conference on missing man found dead in greenbelt

  13-09-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video player above can be used to watch a replay of the conference stream.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police (APD) hosted a conference Friday related to the continuing investigation of the missing man who was found dead in the Austin greenbelt in April. PAST COVERAGE: Man missing in south Austin found dead, police sayAPD provided an overview of the case and asked for help identifying new leads.The investigation was related to the death of Cristian Rangel, which occurred in Ap
  
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• Llano ISD says one in custody in connection with threats made on social media

  13-09-2024 11:07 via kxan.com
  
  LLANO, Texas (KXAN) -- One person has been placed in custody after making threats on social media, according to the Llano independent school district.The district said due to the incident there will be an increased law enforcement presence on campuses on Friday. The school district also had an increased police presence on Thursday, after it was made aware of school shooting threats made on Wednesday. RELATED COVERAGE: Central Texas school districts respond to vague threats on social mediaThis co
  
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• Amber alert issued for 6-year-old boy last seen Thursday

  13-09-2024 09:48 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect a change to the license plate number.INGRAM, Texas (KXAN) -- An Amber Alert was issued for a 6-year-old boy who is missing after last being seen Thursday just before noon at 125 Brave Run, Ingram, Texas.Kameron Parrish was described as being 4'8", 55 lbs, and has brown hair and blue eyes.Parrish was last seen with 32-year-old Talaya Graham, authorities said. Talaya was described as being 5'3", 175 lbs, and has brown hair and green eyes.Author
  
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• Amber alert issued for 6-year-old boy last seen on Thursday

  13-09-2024 09:48 via kxan.com
  
  INGRAM, Texas (KXAN) -- An amber alert has been issued for a 6-year-old boy that is missing after last being seen on Thursday just before noon at 125 Brave Run, Ingram, Texas.
  Kameron Parrish was described as being 4'8, 55 pounds, and having brown hair and blue eyes.Parrish was last seen with 32-year-old Talaya Graham, authorities said. Graham was described as being 5'3, 175 pounds, and having brown hair and green eyes.
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• 6-year-old boy found following Amber alert

  13-09-2024 09:48 via kxan.com
  
  INGRAM, Texas (KXAN) -- A 6-year-old boy who had an Amber alert issued was found, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The boy was originally deemed missing after last being seen Thursday in Ingram, Texas.Police said they believed the child "to be in grave or immediate danger."
  
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• Arizona State fends off Texas State's upset bid 31-28

  13-09-2024 05:57 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Sam Leavitt passed for a touchdown and ran for another, as Arizona State rallied twice to earn a tough 31-28 win over Texas State on Thursday night.Cam Skattebo ran for two short touchdowns, and the Sun Devils defense forced two fourth-quarter turnovers. The first, a fumble recovery on the Texas State 23, set up Ian Hershey's short field goal with 6:29 left that proved to be the game-winner for Arizona State. At the Helm: Longhorns tight end making the most of his
  
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• Chad McQueen, star of 'The Karate Kid', dies at 63

  13-09-2024 05:52 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Chad McQueen, the son of actor Steve McQueen best known for his role as "Dutch" in "The Karate Kid" series, has died at 63, the actor and producer's family confirmed on Thursday. No cause of death has yet been released.In a post to Instagram, McQueen's children Chase and Madison and wife Jeanie wrote: "His remarkable journey as a loving father to us, along with his unwavering commitment to our mother, truly exemplified a life filled with love and dedication. His passion for rac
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 12

  13-09-2024 05:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bowie topped Glenn 42-21 and East View pounded Belton 48-14 in games featuring Central Texas teams Thursday.Buda Johnson took out Austin High 44-35, Vandegrift outlasted Stony Point 35-28 and LASA picked up its second win of the season 27-20 over Northeast.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] and we'll get it on our websiteCheck out the rest of the scores fr
  
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• San Antonio teen on Texas most wanted list in connection with deadly shooting

  13-09-2024 05:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 17-year-old was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List and is wanted for the alleged murder of a man that happened in July in San Antonio, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a news release.On July 7, around 9:40 p.m., the San Antonio Police Department responded to the Sonic Drive-In, 5510 Babcock Road, in San Antonio for a report of a shooting. According to SAPD, police and EMS found the victim, who was identified as Daniel Lacy Shrewsbury. He was the mana
  
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• Longhorns snag one of 2026's top safety recruits in Zelus Hicks

  13-09-2024 05:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns landed one of the best defensive back recruits in the country Thursday.Zelus Hicks, a 5-star safety from Carrollton, Georgia, is a 2026 recruit and is the third-ranked safety in the country for his class. According to the 247Sports composite rankings, which include rankings from Rivals and ESPN, Hicks earned a fifth star while 247Sports alone has him at a 4-star.
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• Texas State football helping boost San Marcos economy

  13-09-2024 04:41 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — It turns out success on the field can lead to successful business on game days.Last year the Texas State Football team went 8-5 and ended the year with a bowl game victory over Rice.The recent success meant more people were going to games and that trend has continued into the 2024 season."We are excited about the football team," said John Ferrari, a Texas State graduate. "Thursday night nationally televised game so we are coming back to check it out."Ferrari and
  
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• Federal review of Uvalde shooting finds Border Patrol missteps but does not recommend discipline

  13-09-2024 03:45 via kxan.com
  
  U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022 failed to establish command and had inadequate training to confront what became one of the nation’s deadliest classroom attacks, according to a federal report released Thursday. But investigators concluded the agents did not violate rules and no disciplinary action was recommended.The roughly 200-page report from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Professional Responsibility does not assig
  
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• Evacuation center coming to Caldwell County, able to take in hundreds

  13-09-2024 03:34 via kxan.com
  
  LULING, Texas (KXAN) --- Land that's currently filled with gravel and tall grass will be home to a 45,000-square-feet evacuation shelter in Caldwell County. The center will be in Luling, which is about an hour southeast of Austin.Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden said it'll house more than 360 people evacuating from natural disasters across the state.
  "Wildfires, tornadoes, floods, anything that displaces folks, they'll have a place to come here."Hoppy Haden, Caldwell County JudgeThe Caldwell Co
  
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• TCSO changes hijab policy for Muslim detainees

  13-09-2024 01:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Travis County Sheriff’s Office recently made policy changes to allow female Muslim detainees to keep their Hijab for the photos and during the booking process.The policy changes also have TCSO taking privacy precautions during the search process, as well as providing access to long-sleeved clothes for religious reasons.  The Austin chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas, Austin) said it welcomed the changes. RELATED: 79 arrested
  
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• At the Helm: Longhorns tight end making the most of his turn after long road

  13-09-2024 01:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas senior tight end Gunnar Helm, like other seniors, is reaping the benefits of developing while waiting his turn. The impact he's had early in the season is a direct reflection of how the process can work when time and effort are prioritized.In two games this season, Helm has almost the same statistics he had all of last season. He's hauled in nine catches for 140 yards with a touchdown so far, and in 14 games last year he had 14 receptions for 192 yards and two scores.
  
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• Arrest made after deadly March crash on US 290

  13-09-2024 01:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An arrest warrant was issued for a man believed to be connected with a deadly crash that happened on U.S. Highway 290 in March, an arrest affidavit from the Austin Police Department revealed.Officers responded shortly after 3:30 a.m. on March 12 to a single vehicle crash in the 9400 block of East U.S. Highway 290 service road eastbound, according to the affidavit.APD identifies woman killed following US 290 crashPolice identified the driver as Jennifer Manriquez-Ramirez, 19. Cou
  
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• Closing Texas' mental healthcare gap a matter of 'life and death'

  13-09-2024 01:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- During this Suicide Prevention Month, Texas leaders in psychology research and licensing are stressing the dire gaps in mental health care in nearly every corner of the state."We all know somebody who's been touched by suicide or substance abuse," Chair of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists John Bielamowicz said. "The ability for somebody to have access to mental health care is often the difference of life and death."Texas ranks last in access to mental healt
  
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