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• Doctor who helped supply Matthew Perry ketamine pleads guilty

  02-10-2024 23:51 via kxan.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A San Diego doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine.Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, entered the plea to the felony in federal court in Los Angeles, becoming the third person to admit guilt in the aftermath of the “Friends” star’s death last year.Prosecutors offered lesser charges to Chavez and two others in exchange for their cooperat
  
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• Chevy and GMC truck owners could get up to $12,700 as part of $35M settlement

  02-10-2024 23:49 via kxan.com
  
  (WHTM) – Owners of certain Chevrolet and GMC trucks can claim cash from a $35 million settlement over claims General Motors hid issues with a defective high-pressure fuel injection pump.Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim the part, known as the CP4 pump, was "unreasonably fragile and prone to catastrophic failure." When parts of the pump rub against each other, metal shavings would flake off, contaminating the fuel injection system and sometimes shutting down the engine, the lawsu
  
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• APD not investigating man’s death at Lady Bird Lake as homicide

  02-10-2024 23:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department provided more details into what led to a man's death in downtown Austin over the weekend, the agency said in a news release Wednesday.The man, who was not identified by police, was seen "screaming, punching trees, and foaming at the mouth." Around 2:16 p.m., 911 received a call saying the man was "screaming and yelling" before crawling onto the bank and rolling into the water at Lady Bird Lake, according to police. APD investigating body found near C
  
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• APD not investigating man's death as homicide after drowning in Lady Bird Lake

  02-10-2024 23:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department provided more details into what led to a man's death in downtown Austin over the weekend, the agency said in a news release Wednesday.The man, who was not identified by police, was seen "screaming, punching trees, and foaming at the mouth." Around 2:16 p.m., 911 received a call saying the man was "screaming and yelling" before crawling onto the bank and rolling into the water at Lady Bird Lake, according to police. APD investigating body found near C
  
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• Wyoming town told to 'ready' for evacuation as wildfire spreads 32,000 acres

  02-10-2024 23:37 via kxan.com
  
  DAYTON, Wyo. (KTVX) — The town of Dayton, Wyoming, has been put on a "ready to evacuate" status as a massive wildfire continues to spread across the Bighorn National Forest, just six miles away.The wildfire, dubbed the "Elk Fire," sparked on Friday, Sept. 27, after a lightning strike. The flames spread rapidly, according to officials, burning over 32,000 acres by Wednesday morning. It remains 0% contained."The fire remained active overnight, moving further northeast. Today firefighting ope
  
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• Bank of America customers report problems with online banking, balances showing zero

  02-10-2024 23:37 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) — Thousands of Bank of America users reported problems accessing their funds online Wednesday, with some saying their balance showed zero funds.Downdetector, a site that tracks outages across platforms and services, saw a spike of more than 18,000 user-reported outages with Bank of America's online banking Wednesday afternoon. As of 6 p.m. ET, those reports had dwindled to less than 3,000.A message, seen below, on the Bank of America app now states, “Accounts Temporar
  
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• Bank of America customers report problems with online banking

  02-10-2024 23:37 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) — Some Bank of America users say they're having problems accessing their funds online Wednesday.
  Downdetector, a site that tracks outages across platforms and services, saw a spike of more than 18,000 user-reported outages with Bank of America's online banking Wednesday afternoon. As of 3:30 p.m. ET, those reports had dwindled to less than 5,000.
  A message, seen below, on the Bank of America app now states, “Accounts Temporarily Unavailable. Some accounts and/or balan
  
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• How does Texas law govern our groundwater?

  02-10-2024 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A significant share of Texas' water is pumped up from underground; in 2020, nearly 2.94 trillion gallons, according to the Texas Comptroller's Office. Roughly 75% of that water was used for irrigation.But with the state's aquifers shrinking and population growing, how is Texas law set up to handle our underground water? Texas’ growth at risk due to water shortages, urgent action neededRule of CaptureThe core of Texas groundwater law is a 1904 opinion issued by the Tex
  
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• Texas lawmakers urge mercy for autistic man set to be executed in child's death

  02-10-2024 22:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- In 15 days, the State of Texas plans to execute Robert Roberson, a 57-year-old autistic man convicted in 2003 of killing his child on evidence of "shaken baby syndrome." However, a bipartisan majority of Texas House lawmakers say "no crime ever occurred."When Roberson rushed his daughter Nikki to the hospital with high fever and undiagnosed pneumonia, doctors thought he had hurt her. Her condition and Roberson's unfazed demeanor suggested foul play, according to court documen
  
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• How could Austin fund its I-35 'cap and stitch' program?

  02-10-2024 22:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Later this fall, Austin city leaders will weigh in on the vision plan and funding commitments for a massive project adding highway coverings to the soon-to-be-expanded Interstate 35.Austinites got their first preview on some updated conceptual renderings at an Our Future 35 open house Saturday. Up to 30 acres' worth of event space, artwork, play areas and trails were just some of the ideas floated following community input, with individualized amenities for each cap being c
  
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• Harris Co. teen arrested for threat against Lake Travis High School, letter says

  02-10-2024 22:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Harris County in connection with a threat against Lake Travis High School, Lake Travis Independent School District Paul Norton said in a letter to staff and parents Wednesday.The teen was arrested earlier on Wednesday by the Lake Travis ISD Police Department and was charged with a terroristic threat against LTHS, Norton said.On Sept. 24, a student at LTHS received a text message saying, "ima shoot up ur school" and "nu my first target watch out,
  
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• Weekend Watch: ACL fun begins and Fortlandia builds up at LBJ Wildflower Center

  02-10-2024 22:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Music lovers and building experts of all ages, can expect a weekend filled with fun adventures in Austin.Austin City Limits Music Festival, an Austin staple makes it's return this weekend. ACL is bringing over 100 performances to 7 stages at Zilker Park.
  Concertgoers will be able to enjoy music from some of the biggest names in music right now including Dua Lipa, Chris Stapleton, Tyler, The Creator and the #1 artist on Billboard, Chappell Roan.
  Other artists expected to appear in
  
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• LIVE: Weekend Watch: ACL fun begins and Fortlandia builds up at LBJ Wildflower Center

  02-10-2024 22:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Music lovers and building experts of all ages, can expect a weekend filled with fun adventures in Austin.Austin City Limits Music Festival, an Austin staple makes it's return this weekend. ACL is bringing over 100 performances to 7 stages at Zilker Park.
  Concertgoers will be able to enjoy music from some of the biggest names in music right now including Dua Lipa, Chris Stapleton, Tyler, The Creator and the #1 artist on Billboard, Chappell Roan.
  Other artists expected to appear in
  
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• Caamp no longer performing at ACL Fest; Weekend 2 timeslot filled by Elyanna

  02-10-2024 22:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In an update Tuesday, the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) said Caamp would no longer perform at ACL Fest this year.Festival organizers did not attribute a reason for Caamp’s departure but said Elyanna would now perform during the 4:20-5:20 p.m. timeslot Weekend Two only.
  Taylor Meier of CAAMP performs during the 2022 Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)Elyanna performs at Outside Lands at Golden Gat
  
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• Texas vehicle safety inspections going away, but you’ll still have to pay

  02-10-2024 22:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, most Texas vehicles will no longer be required to have an annual safety inspection, but drivers should expect to still be charged.A new law, which was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June 2023, abolished the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. RELATED | Answering your questions about Texas ending state vehicle inspectionsHowever, vehicles excluded from the inspection are required to pay a $7.50 inspection program replace
  
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• Vaccines for Children program marks 30 years of low-cost vaccines

  02-10-2024 22:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As flu and COVID-19 season begins, Austin Public Health is highlighting the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program, offering low to no-cost vaccines for children in need.The Center for Disease Control and Prevention launched the program in 1994 after a nationwide measles outbreak."You can see the success in that program, because in 2000, approximately a decade later, measles was deemed eradicated in the United States," said Chris Crookham, acting assistant director of the Aust
  
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• H-E-B doesn't expect 'any customer impact' yet from emerging ports strike

  02-10-2024 21:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — H-E-B customers aren't expected at this time to feel any price impacts while shopping at the Texas grocer amid the an emerging dock workers strike impacting East and Gulf Coast ports, a spokesperson for the company said Tuesday evening.The spokesperson added the grocery chain is regularly poised and prepared for possible supply chain impacts at any given time, adding most products sold by the company won't be impacted by this strike."We do not anticipate any customer impact
  
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• Man facing DWI charge after fatal crash on Burnet Road Sunday

  02-10-2024 21:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A man faces a charge of driving while intoxicated after his involvement in a fatal crash in central Austin Sunday night, according to the Austin Police Department.
  APD officers responded shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday to a three-vehicle crash in the 7500 block of Burnet Road.
  APD said an initial collision occurred between an SUV and a motorcycle, followed by a secondary collision between a pickup truck and the motorcycle.
  The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital and late
  
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• Men in the Arena: Austin fitness group champions mental health and physical strength

  02-10-2024 21:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -– A group of Austin men are intentionally putting themselves in stressful situations to combat mental health.“At some level, people have experienced pain, struggles or challenges,” Braydon ‘Bray’ Alley said about the group he founded with his friends.Alley wants to normalize vulnerability through his fitness group Men in the Arena. Data backs up the need for people to find a community where they feel safe to open up.The Anxiety and Depression Associat
  
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• LIVE: Men in the Arena: Austin fitness group champions mental health and physical strength

  02-10-2024 21:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -– A group of Austin men are intentionally putting themselves in stressful situations to combat mental health.“At some level, people have experienced pain, struggles or challenges,” Braydon ‘Bray’ Alley said about the group he founded with his friends.Alley wants to normalize vulnerability through his fitness group Men in the Arena. Data backs up the need for people to find a community where they feel safe to open up.The Anxiety and Depression Associat
  
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• Austin Airport preparing for upcoming ACL weekends, travelers

  02-10-2024 21:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) said it was getting ready for a busy October.Beginning Friday, the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) will make its annual return, and the airport said it was expecting thousands of passengers. Tips on successfully navigating the Austin airportThe airport considers high passenger days to be days with 30,000 departing passengers.According to AUS, it expects high passenger days Oct. 4, 6, 7 and 8 for ACL weekend one and Oc
  
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• Crux Climbing's Pflugerville location opens

  02-10-2024 21:19 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — Austin-based climbing gym's Crux Climbing Center opened its third facility on Monday, and the Pflugerville location is its largest yet. PREVIOUS: Crux Climbing, Austin businesses to open combination climbing gym-restaurant-coffee shopThe Crux Pflugerville location features 58-foot-high walls. (KXAN PHOTO/CORA NEAS)Crux Climbing Center COO Grace Nicholas said that the building is a step forward for the region's climbing community."We have such a good community i
  
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• National Park Service holding free bicycle tours of LBJ Ranch

  02-10-2024 20:52 via kxan.com
  
  JOHNSON CITY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park is hosting free bicycle tours of the LBJ Ranch this month.
  The tours will take place on Oct. 5, 19, and 26. Each ride will be six miles long and will take about two hours.
  The National Parks Service shared details about the rides, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Johnson Family Cemetery, just inside the entrance gate to the LBJ Ranch.Participants should stop at the Lyndon B. Johnson State
  
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• Man sentenced after pleading guilty to 2023 murder

  02-10-2024 20:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced Sept. 4 in connection with a July 2023 homicide investigation, according to county records.Travis County court document showed 57-year-old Donathan Chandler pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. RELATED | APD: 55-year-old arrested in east Austin homicideThe murder charge was related to the death of 43-year-old Peter Gonzalez, which occurred near an abandoned building in east Austin on July 16, 2023.Chandler was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison
  
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• Who is the wealthiest person in Texas? New Forbes 400 list released

  02-10-2024 20:03 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — If you were asked to name the wealthiest people in the country, you could probably come up with a few names: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffet, Bill Gates.
  But what about the wealthiest person in your state?
  Nearly every state is home to someone who has landed on the latest Forbes 400 list, published Tuesday. Among those are billionaires who gained their wealth through a multitude of industries, from real estate and tech to pet food and family connections.
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• Texas allocated $5.69B from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law this fiscal year

  02-10-2024 19:29 via kxan.com
  
  TEXAS (KXAN) — Texas will receive more than $5 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law this fiscal year to aid in transportation improvements, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration announced Tuesday.The Lone Star State received $5.69 billion for fiscal year 2024-25, out of $62 billion distributed across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Funding allocated to Texas "will provide transportation leaders the flexibility to cont
  
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• Northwest Austin crash kills 90-year-old passenger

  02-10-2024 19:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A crash in northwest Austin Saturday left a 90-year-old passenger dead, the Austin Police Department announced in a Wednesday release.The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Great Hills Trail and North Capital of Texas Highway. Police identified the crash victim as Esther Saylee, 90. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2024?According to police, an SUV ran a red light through the intersection and collided with a hatchback
  
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• LIVE: Inside Austin's Agenda: Travis County Judge Andy Brown

  02-10-2024 18:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On our Oct. 2 episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, KXAN will sit down with Travis County Judge Andy Brown.We'll ask Brown about Travis County's recently approved budget, update you on what's happening behind the scenes with the county's diversion pilot and mental health diversion center and talk about a lawsuit Travis County is fighting over voter registration.
  Every other week, KXAN will interview local news makers to give you an idea of what's happening behind the scenes in loca
  
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• Inside Austin's Agenda: Travis County Judge Andy Brown

  02-10-2024 18:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On our Oct. 2 episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, KXAN will sit down with Travis County Judge Andy Brown.We'll ask Brown about Travis County's recently approved budget, update you on what's happening behind the scenes with the county's diversion pilot and mental health diversion center and talk about a lawsuit Travis County is fighting over voter registration.
  Every other week, KXAN will interview local news makers to give you an idea of what's happening behind the scenes in loca
  
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• Does Climate Change affect the leaves changing color?

  02-10-2024 18:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We are in the time of the year when we look to the fall foliage becoming more colorful. With climate change affecting so much of our climate, the question that comes to mind is whether it affects when the leaves will change color if they change color at all.Meteorologist Rich Segal spoke with Dr. Theresa Crimmins about this. Part of their discussion was about how increasing nighttime temperatures can affect when and if those leaves become more colorful.
  It isn't just the leaves
  
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• Some Texas driver license offices open on Saturdays in October — how to grab an appointment

  02-10-2024 17:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — This month, the Texas Department of Public Safety is offering a limited number of Saturday appointments at certain driver license offices in the state.
  The participating offices are located in all regions of Texas, according to DPS. They will be open for half days on Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26.
  DPS said it wants to serve customers who need driver license or ID card renewal or replacement services. DPS also said appointments for new Texas resident driver license and ID card servi
  
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• 16-year-old identified as victim of north Austin homicide, another 16-year-old arrested in connection

  02-10-2024 17:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin police identified a 16-year-old boy as the victim of a Monday night homicide in north Austin and said they arrested another 16-year-old boy in connection to the incident. RELATED | APD: One person dead in north Austin homicidePolice said they responded to multiple 911 calls in the 9100 block of Northgate Boulevard Monday around 8:20 p.m. Callers said they heard shots in the area, and a few callers also said someone was shot, according to police.The Austin Police Departmen
  
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• How transfer Isaiah Bond earned the trust of Texas football

  02-10-2024 17:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Fourth down and 31 yards to go is not traditionally a down and distance where a team leaves their offense on the field. However, the Alabama Crimson Tide needed a miracle.Down 24-20 to their most despised rival in Auburn, and on the road with under two minutes to go, the odds were stacked egregiously against them. Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe dropped back and chucked a spiral deep to the corner of the end zone toward wider receiver Isaiah Bond. It’s time for the L
  
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• What to expect at Austin's Trail of Lights 60th anniversary

  02-10-2024 17:04 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: This live Q&A has been edited for brevity and clarity.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin's iconic Trail of Lights is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary when it returns to Zilker Park in December. The event will run Dec. 10-23.The event will cover Zilker Park in more than 2 million lights and have various displays for attendees to enjoy. There will also be 30 food trucks and two entertainment stages.
  KXAN anchor Will Dupree spoke to Trail of Lights Foundation Board Director Enriqu
  
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• LIVE: Kristen's Classroom: rapidly intensifying hurricanes

  02-10-2024 16:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Hurricane Helene rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm before making landfall in the Florida Panhandle last week. Forecasts accurately showed such intensification, but what qualifies as "rapid intensification"?By definition, rapid intensification is a 35 mph increase in winds within a storm in a period of 24 hours. This has been observed in several of our most destructive U.S. hurricanes, including Hurricane Katrina (2005), Hurricane Harvey (2017), and most recently, Hurric
  
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• Kristen's Classroom: rapidly intensifying hurricanes

  02-10-2024 16:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Hurricane Helene rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm before making landfall in the Florida Panhandle last week. Forecasts accurately showed such intensification, but what qualifies as "rapid intensification"?By definition, rapid intensification is a 35 mph increase in winds within a storm in a period of 24 hours. This has been observed in several of our most destructive U.S. hurricanes, including Hurricane Katrina (2005), Hurricane Harvey (2017), and most recently, Hurric
  
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• Williamson County names first county manager

  02-10-2024 16:28 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Williamson County hired its first county manager this week after working the position into the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget.
  On Tuesday, the Williamson County Commissioners Court announced it chose Rebecca Clemons for the position after interviewing finalists for the job, according to a release from the county. The new position was approved in the FY 2024-2025 budget. Clemons started in the position immediately on Oct. 1.Details on the new Williamson County budge
  
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• No mistrial in APD officer case over phones, laptop in deliberation room

  02-10-2024 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jurors paused deliberations in the case of an Austin Police Officer accused of deadly conduct after a bailiff noticed some had their cell phones and a laptop open while considering their verdict.Jurors returned to the courthouse 9 a.m. Friday morning to continue deliberations in the deadly conduct case against Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor. They began deliberating around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.In a Friday afternoon hearing, the court took up the issue of a bailiff
  
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• Jury to deliberate through the weekend in APD officer trial

  02-10-2024 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — During a 6 p.m. hearing Friday, Judge Dayna Blazey told jurors deliberating the deadly conduct trial for Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, that if they did not come to a unanimous verdict by 8:30 p.m., they would deliberate through the weekend.
  The jury began deliberations at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Deliberations will continue Saturday at 9 a.m.Deliberations paused briefly Friday afternoon in the case of an Austin Police Officer accused of deadly conduct after a baili
  
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• Jury may deliberate through the weekend in APD officer trial

  02-10-2024 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — During a 6 p.m. hearing Friday, Judge Dayna Blazey told jurors deliberating the deadly conduct trial for Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, that if they did not come to a unanimous verdict by the end of the night, they would deliberate through the weekend. Deliberations began Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.Deliberations paused briefly Friday afternoon in the case of an Austin Police Officer accused of deadly conduct after a bailiff noticed some had their cell phones and a la
  
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• Jury deliberating in APD officer’s deadly conduct trial

  02-10-2024 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: This is video is from Tuesday's court proceedings.
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With both the State and Defense resting Tuesday in the trial for Officer Christopher Taylor, attorneys presented their closing arguments Wednesday. The jury was released to deliberate at 11:20 a.m.Taylor is charged in the 2019 death of Mauris DeSilva, 46. Police shot and killed DeSilva in a common area of his downtown condo complex. Taylor and three other officers responded after 911 callers reported DeSilva
  
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• Jurors had electronic devices open, visible in deliberation room in officer's trial, defense calls for mistrial

  02-10-2024 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jurors returned to the courthouse 9 a.m. Friday morning to continue deliberations in the deadly conduct case against Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor. They began deliberating around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
  In a Friday afternoon hearing, the court took up the issue of a bailiff observing jurors with a laptop open and phones in-use and visible. The jury instructions state jurors cannot use said devices during deliberations. The Defense has moved for a mistrial. The Stat
  
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• Day 3 of deliberations in APD officer’s deadly conduct trial

  02-10-2024 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jurors are set to return to the courthouse at 9 a.m. Friday morning to continue deliberations in the deadly conduct case against Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor. They began deliberating around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, and have, as of Friday morning, deliberated for more than 20 hours.
  The bailiff said the jury was not sequestered Thursday evening. The judge has instructed the jury several times not to speak with anybody about the case, watch any media reports, or cond
  
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• Day 2 of deliberations in APD officer’s deadly conduct trial

  02-10-2024 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: This video is from Wednesday's court proceedings. It features a video of police shooting DeSilva.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jurors returned to the courthouse Thursday morning to continue deliberations in the deadly conduct case against Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor. They began deliberating around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and left around 9:30 p.m.
  Before Judge Dayna Blazey dismissed them, she instructed them to pack a bag to bring Thursday in case they do not reach a verdict and
  
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• Closing arguments set for Wednesday morning in APD officer’s deadly conduct trial

  02-10-2024 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: This is video is from Tuesday's court proceedings.
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With both the State and Defense resting Tuesday in the trial for Officer Christopher Taylor, attorneys are set to present their closing arguments to the jury Wednesday morning. Taylor is charged in the 2019 death of Mauris DeSilva, 46. Police shot and killed DeSilva in a common area of his downtown condo complex. Taylor and three other officers responded after 911 callers reported DeSilva walking around,
  
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• Austin Police Department participates in National Night Out

  02-10-2024 13:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department and its new Police Chief Lisa Davis participated in National Night Out on Tuesday in an effort to strengthen the bond between officers and community members.
  The Austin Police Department hosted National Night Out at three locations across Austin that included neighborhoods at Baythorne Drive, Dale Drive and West 23rd Street.The event had a DJ, pizza, games and giveaways. National Night Out also allowed the opportunity for people to meet their neighbo
  
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• Weekend warmth with sunshine; Rare shower possible

  02-10-2024 12:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our stretch of unseasonably warm and dry weather continues but a subtle pattern change could bring a slim chance for rain this weekend.Today and Friday will look and feel similar - mainly sunny, dry and warm (highs: mid-90s). On Saturday, a weak disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico, in combination with an upper level low scooting in from the west, will result in a slim chance of rain. The majority of us will stay dry but a few isolated showers could drift in across our southeast co
  
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• Weekend forecast looks sunny and warm, rare showers

  02-10-2024 12:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures continue to return to the 90s this afternoon with mostly sunny skies. Winds will gust up to 25 mph from the northeast Friday afternoon and will diminish into the overnight hours.
  High temperatures in Austin will return to the mid 90s with slightly cooler temperatures in the Hill Country. Our record high today is 98°.Warmer-than-average temps continue
  Our mostly sunny stretch of weather will continue well into next week with warmer-than-average high temperatures.
  
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• Sunny and warm weekend; Rare shower possible

  02-10-2024 12:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Comfortable temperatures out the door on Friday in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Sunshine with a few afternoon clouds will deliver our 29th consecutive day without measurable rainfall in the city of Austin.
  High temperatures in Austin will return to the mid 90s. Our record high today is 98°.
  Warmer-than-average temps continue
  Our mostly sunny stretch of weather will continue to stretch well into next week.
  Rare shower possible SaturdayAs we head deeper into ACL Weekend One we
  
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• Stray weekend shower, but the heat continues

  02-10-2024 12:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A warm, dry and breezy afternoon will be replaced by a clear, calm and reasonably comfortable night for the first evening of ACL in Austin. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 60s by Saturday morning.It will be more humid on Saturday with temperatures heading for the low to mid 90s in the afternoon. As a developing system in the Gulf throws a little moisture our way, we *could* see a few stray showers on radar locally, but you've only got a 10% chance of measurable precipita
  
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