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• Man arrested after BCSO says he lied about armed suspects outside Burnet church

  06-10-2024 22:48 via kxan.com
  
  BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A 45-year-old man was arrested after allegedly making a false report surrounding a Sunday incident at a church in Burnet, Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd said during a media briefing on Monday.On Sunday, BCSO was searching for two suspects who were outside the church, and a safety team member said he confronted them both before they got into a white minivan and drove away northbound on U.S. 281, Boyd said. However, a thorough investigation into the incident
  
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• Details surrounding incident at Burnet church 'fabricated,' man arrested for making false report, BCSO says

  06-10-2024 22:48 via kxan.com
  
  BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A 45-year-old man was arrested after making a false report surrounding a Sunday incident at a church in Burnet, Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd said during a media briefing on Monday.On Sunday, BCSO said it was searching for two suspects who were outside the church, and a safety team member said he confronted them both before they got into a white mini van and drove away northbound on U.S. 281, Boyd said. However, a thorough investigation into the incident s
  
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• Deputies searching for suspects after incident at Burnet church

  06-10-2024 22:48 via kxan.com
  
  BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Burnet County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating suspects after an incident at a church Sunday morning.Residents near the church, located on North US-281, received an alert Sunday about two armed suspects. BCSO also asked for help getting any footage of what happened from north-facing cameras near the 2400 block of N US-281 that was taken between 3:00 and 11:00 a.m.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Burnet County Sheriff's Office to 512-
  
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• No. 7 Texas volleyball overwhelms No. 18 Florida in straight sets

  06-10-2024 22:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 7 Texas dominated the net in a 3-0 sweep of No. 18 Florida on Sunday in Southeastern Conference volleyball action in Gainesville, Florida.Set scores were 25-23, 25-18, 25-14. The victory keeps the Longhorns undefeated in SEC play at 4-0.Longhorns volleyball at Moody Center? It’s in the works, coach saidThe Longhorns notched 13 total blocks against the Gators with 10 block assists by Marianna Singletary and six by Devin Kahahawai. Madisen Skinner had 12 kills with
  
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• Texas Longhorns regain top spot in AP poll after chaotic Saturday in college football

  06-10-2024 21:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The college football world descended into chaos this weekend with several ranked teams going down, allowing the Texas Longhorns to regain the top spot in the Associated Press top 25 rankings while idle.The latest rankings were released Sunday, and the Longhorns earned 52 first-place to move up from No. 2 after Vanderbilt sent shockwaves through the nation with a 40-35 win over former No. 1 Alabama. The Crimson Tide dropped six spots to No. 7 following the loss.Sedrick Alexa
  
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• Central Texas' Spooky Spots

  06-10-2024 19:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Spooky season is in full swing, here is a look at some spooky fun ways to celebrate across Central Texas.Skip the pumpkin patch photos or holiday pumpkin painting activities this year for a spooky adventure. Here is a list of spooky things to do this season around Central Texas. 31 holidays in October to get into the Halloween spiritBat City Scare GroundsIn between Downtown Austin and San Marcos, Bat City Scare Grounds offers a variety of haunted attractions, haunted houses, live
  
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• Austin FC fires head coach Josh Wolff after four seasons, one postseason appearance

  06-10-2024 19:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With one match left in the 2024 season, Austin FC fired head coach Josh Wolff, the club announced Sunday.In a press release, club officials said there was a meeting with Wolff, majority owner Anthony Precourt and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell on Sunday morning to discuss the decision. Austin FC lost 2-1 to league-leading LA Galaxy on Saturday in Los Angeles to fall to 10-14-9 and miss the postseason for the second consecutive season.VERDE LIGHTS: It's back for another s
  
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• Expert: Hispanic adults at higher risk for holiday blues

  06-10-2024 17:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Entering the holiday season raises the chances of developing seasonal depression, and Hispanic adults are more likely to be affected, according to a local mental health expert.Melissa Rivera, a psychiatric expert with Suvida Healthcare said the holiday season can be difficult for individuals 65 years and older.Seasonal Affective Disorder is among the most common diagnoses in patients with mental health struggles during the holiday season, according to the National Institute of M
  
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• Tropical Storm Milton expected to become hurricane on Sunday: NHC

  06-10-2024 16:28 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Milton is expected to become a hurricane on Sunday, and a major hurricane by midweek, according to the National Hurricane Center.In an 8 a.m. ET update on Sunday, the NHC said their NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft "finds a stronger Milton." It has current maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and is moving east at 5 mph.Tampa prepares for more severe weather this weekend
  The storm is located roughly 845 miles west-southwest of Tampa.
  Milton is forecasted to r
  
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• Milton becomes hurricane in Gulf of Mexico: NHC

  06-10-2024 16:28 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As forecasted, Milton has become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said in its 2. p.m. ET update on Sunday.Milton has sustained winds of 80 mph and is moving east at 6 mph, according to the NHC. That's up from 65 mph during the NHC's 11 a.m. ET update.Tampa prepares for more severe weather this weekendAs of early Sunday afternoon, Hurricane Milton is located roughly 815 miles west-southwest of Tampa.The NHC warned earlier in the day that
  
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• Hurricane Milton growing stronger as it approaches Florida: NHC

  06-10-2024 16:28 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As forecasted, Milton has become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center has announced.Milton has sustained winds of 85 mph and is moving east at 7 mph, according to the NHC. That's up from 80 mph during the NHC's 2 p.m. ET update.Tampa prepares for more severe weather this weekendAs of 5 p.m. ET Sunday, Hurricane Milton is located nearly 805 miles west-southwest of Tampa.The NHC warned earlier in the day that Milton is expected to become "a ma
  
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• SWAT responds to call in east Austin

  06-10-2024 15:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department’s SWAT team responded to a call Sunday morning regarding a barricaded subject.According to police, the call was near the 1100 block of Airport Boulevard in east Austin. APD said to avoid the area.Airport Blvd SWAT call (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)Airport Blvd SWAT call (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)Airport Blvd SWAT call (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)Airport Blvd SWAT call (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)Airport Blvd SWAT call (KXAN photo/Frank M
  
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• Man nearly burned alive during SWAT arrest sues Hays County, San Marcos

  06-10-2024 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – As a Hays County SWAT team boxed in Derek Arredondo’s car where he was passed out inside, officers circled the sedan with rifles drawn. Family members watched and began to dread what might happen next.“Is it going to end bad, or what?” one of Arredondo’s relatives asked an officer, as police tried to peacefully wake the then-32-year-old found blocking traffic near Interstate 35.City of San Marcos police had first responded to a welfare check –
  
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• Driest stretches without measurable rainfall in Austin

  06-10-2024 03:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Texas climate often leaves us dry for numerous weeks at a time. The summer months can be cruel with blazing temperatures and little-to-no rain relief.
  The phrase "heat dome" is when high pressure traps hot temperatures over an area for an extended period of time.
  Austin has seen multiple periods without rain for more than 50 days. These long stretches without rain can lead to significant drought levels. Abnormally dry conditions affect our water levels, vegetation, energy product
  
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• 'Hot Summer Nights,' other events in limbo as Red River Cultural District warns of funding woes

  06-10-2024 03:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A "critical crossroads." That's what the Red River Cultural District said is happening to the organization. It said it's running out of money and needs help to keep some of its most popular annual events alive.It was in May when Austin City Council approved $150,000 for the Red River Cultural District. Fast forward to October and the group says it still has not received the money from the city.In a post on Instagram, the group said "Times are tough and our small-but-might non-pr
  
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• Sedrick Alexander, AISD's all-time leading rusher, helps Vanderbilt upset No. 1 Alabama

  06-10-2024 02:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former LBJ standout and the Austin Independent School District's all-time leading rusher Sedrick Alexander helped Vanderbilt do the improbable — upset No. 1 Alabama.Alexander rushed 64 yards on 21 carries and two first-half touchdowns to help carry the Commodores to a 40-35 win in Nashville, handing the Crimson Tide their first loss of the season. Alexander had a key19-yard reception and 13-yard run on Vanderbilt's last drive of the game to ice it. No. 25 Texas A&
  
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• Sedrick Alexander, AISD's all-time leader rusher, helps Vanderbilt upset No. 1 Alabama

  06-10-2024 02:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former LBJ standout and the Austin Independent School District's all-time leading rusher Sedrick Alexander helped Vanderbilt do the improbable — upset No. 1 Alabama.Alexander rushed 64 yards on 21 carries and two first-half touchdowns to help carry the Commodores to a 40-35 win in Nashville, handing the Crimson Tide their first loss of the season. Alexander had a key19-yard reception and 13-yard run on Vanderbilt's last drive of the game to ice it. No. 25 Texas A&
  
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• State of Texas: Can Texas turn blue? Bernie Sanders is working on it

  06-10-2024 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - With one month to go before election day, Texas remains a hot spot for campaign activity. While progressives worked to rally young voters in the state, former President Donald Trump made a quick stop in the Lone Star State to raise campaign cash.Trump's plane flew into Midland on Wednesday, where the former president attended a private fundraising event.Tickets for the event reportedly cost in the thousands of dollars.He did not hold public events in Midland, but his arrival d
  
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