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• AP Poll: Longhorns remain No. 1, Oklahoma falls 6 spots after loss to Tennessee

  22-09-2024 22:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas strengthened its hold on the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press college football top 25 rankings following a 51-3 win over Louisiana-Monroe.The news organization released the latest rankings Sunday with the Longhorns receiving 44 first-place votes and 1,527 points overall. Texas received 35 first-place votes last week. No. 1 Texas to start SEC schedule with mid-afternoon kickThe top four teams remained unchanged — Georgia, Ohio State and Alabama followed the Lon
  
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• Will interest rates keep dropping? 4 charts show where we stand

  22-09-2024 22:08 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than four years, which will have consequences for mortgage rates, car loans and credit card debt.The Fed's half-point rate cut is a major strategic shift and a sign policymakers believe they're winning the war against inflation.Wednesday's cut lowers the federal funds rate into a range of 4.75% to 5%, down from its prior range of 5.25% to 5.5%. That shift may seem subtle, but with more cuts ex
  
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• New Mexico's governor blasts Texas for placing razor wire on border between their states

  22-09-2024 22:07 via kxan.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is not happy that the Texas National Guard has been installing razor wire along the Rio Grande river - facing her state.Nexstar's KTSM captured video showing troops putting up concertina wire and fencing on the riverbank in the El Paso, Texas, area Tuesday afternoon. The expansion came three days after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted on X that the state would triple its razor wire border barriers to "deny illegal entry into
  
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• No. 1 Texas to start SEC schedule with mid-afternoon kick

  22-09-2024 21:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 1 Texas Longhorns will kick off Southeastern Conference play on the conference's television network.The SEC announced Sunday that the Longhorns and Mississippi State will play at 3:15 p.m., Sept. 28 from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network. ULM vs. Texas: Longhorns blow out Warhawks 51-3 in Arch Manning’s 1st startBehind a smothering defense and Arch Manning's first career start at quarterback, the Longhorns clobbered Loui
  
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• Kamala, but not Harris: Why people use female politicians' first names

  22-09-2024 19:20 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — You may refer to the current president as “Biden,” the former president as “Trump,” and those before them as “Obama,” “Bush,” and “Clinton.” But what about the Democratic presidential nominee running against Trump? Did you immediately think “Kamala” rather than her surname “Harris”?If so, you’re not alone. A 2018 study found that both men and women are twice as likely to refer to
  
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• When does early voting begin in Texas?

  22-09-2024 18:29 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — With the 2024 general election fast approaching on Nov. 5, many Americans will look to vote early to avoid Election Day lines and potential confusion.The early voting windows vary by state, with some states like Minnesota opening in-person and absentee voting as early as Sept. 20.
  Here's a look at when early voting begins in Texas, along with information on how to register to vote and how to check your registration status. How Americans can register to vote ahead of Election
  
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• NOAA's crucial role in predicting climate, weather changes

  22-09-2024 16:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It is an organization with a basic mission to comprehend and foretell changes in climate and weather, among a few other categories. The knowledge they glean from these weather and climate changes is shared with others, including the general public.It's the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They are this country's authority when it comes to the environment. Part of its focus is to forecast the day's weather and to make people aware of the changing climate.
  NOAA was
  
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• Sleep deprivation in students: Impact and solutions

  22-09-2024 15:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —As the school year gets busier, students are bound to stay up later for study sessions or finishing homework, at the price of their sleep.Dr. Nitun Verma with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) said students ages six through 12 need nine to 12 hours of sleep, while older students, aged 13 through 18, may need eight to ten hours.A lack of sleep can cause irritation, an increase in stress and possibly anxiety and depression, according to Verma. These factors can com
  
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• University of Texas at Austin names new chief of campus’ police department

  22-09-2024 14:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In an announcement Friday, the University of Texas at Austin said it promoted Assistant Chief Shane Streepy to chief of police of the UT Police Department.The announcement came following the resignation of former UTPD Chief Eve Stephens.Streepy is UTPD’s seventh police chief, according to the university.
  It is an honor and a privilege to be named chief of police at this world-class institution. I look forward to continuing our pursuit of being the best trained, best e
  
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• Temperatures lowering the next four days

  22-09-2024 14:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Autumnal Equinox happens at 7:43 this morning signaling the beginning of autumn. It's one of two days when the sun is directly above the Equator. It's one two days when day and night are of equal length. However, today, the sunrise is at 7:19 while the sun goes down at 7:27.Central Texas temperatures will be lowering each day through Wednesday. After highs in the mid to upper 90s Saturday, most highs today will be in the low to mid 90s. Morning clouds will yield to a partly
  
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• Hit-and-miss showers tomorrow; Pattern change likely

  22-09-2024 14:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures in Austin returned to the upper 90s. Today was the 11th consecutive day of above-average temperatures in Central Texas. Camp Mabry clocked in at 98° and Austin-Bergstrom Airport reached 97°.
  Tonight, temperatures will cool down to the mid 70s with winds out of the southeast turning calm overnight. Isolated patchy fog can't be ruled out in the early morning hours tomorrow.
  The big weather headline in Texas is a cold front, well cool front is probably the more
  
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• DPS director asks Paxton for guidance on sex marker changes

  22-09-2024 13:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas DPS Director Steven McCraw sent a letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Sept. 13, asking for his office's opinion on whether Texans have the right to use a court order to change the sex marker on state-issued identification. PREVIOUS: DPS ending ID gender changes could spur legislation, lawsuitsSpecifically, McCraw asked if state courts have the authority to issue such an order, what "proof" is required for an order and whether state agencies are allowed to r
  
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• Instant Analysis: Manning has ups and down in 1st start, Ewers comes through with assist

  22-09-2024 07:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Arch Manning was good at times, and he learned at times, but that's how Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian wanted it to be Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe.Manning threw two interceptions but also completed eight passes of more than 15 yards in a 51-3 throttling of the Warhawks at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. He finished 15 of 29 passing for 258 yards with a pair of touchdowns, a 3-yard pass to Jaydon Blue and a 17-yarder to Ryan Wingo. ULM vs. Texas: Longhorns blow out W
  
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• Dynamo bicycle-kick sends Austin to third loss in last four matches

  22-09-2024 06:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Coco Carrasquilla scored in the 83rd minute Saturday night and Steve Clark finished with five saves to help the Houston Dynamo beat Austin FC 1-0.Houston (13-8-9) has three wins and has conceded just two goals during its current five-game unbeaten streak. The Dynamo have 48 points, one behind Los Angeles FC for third in the Western Conference.Erik Sviatchenko played a header, off Amine Bassi's corner kick to the back post, back to the center of the area where Carrasqui
  
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• ULM vs. Texas: Longhorns lead Warhawks 28-3 at halftime, Manning with 2 TDs, 2 INTs

  22-09-2024 04:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Arch Manning threw two touchdowns and two interceptions in the first half of his first career start Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe. Texas leads 28-3 at halftime behind a defense that allowed the Warhawks to gain 101 yards of offense.Manning completed 11 of 21 pass attempts for 214 yards in the opening half while Jaydon Blue rushed for 66 yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. He also caught a 3-yard touchdown pass. Texas outgained the Warhawks 275-101 and the Longhorns
  
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• ULM vs. Texas: Longhorns blow out Warhawks 51-3 in Arch Manning's 1st start

  22-09-2024 04:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Arch Manning's first career start for the Texas Longhorns wasn't perfect, but it didn't have to be.The No. 1 Longhorns pummeled Louisiana-Monroe 51-3 Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium to move to 4-0 ahead of the Southeastern Conference opener next week against Mississippi State. Texas held the Warhawks to minus-2 yards of offense in the third quarter and outgained them 493-111 for the game.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up f
  
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• Texas schools plagued by threats as TEA considers cell phone ban; Congress looks at kids' social media

  22-09-2024 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Just weeks into the school year, Texas school districts responded to numerous violent threats, with Nexstar's Texas stations reporting on threats to at least 20 schools. Read More: Wave of violent threats hits Texas schoolsState lawmakers on Wednesday reviewed the impact of House Bill 3, a 2023 school safety law passed in aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting.Lawmakers and superintendents at that hearing identified shortfalls in the law, which imposes broad security ma
  
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