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• Man's death originally reported as bear attack was actually 'vicious' murder, Montana sheriff says

  19-10-2024 23:37 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) — A man's death that was previously reported as a bear attack is now being investigated by Montana authorities as a homicide.On Oct. 12, the body of 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem, of Belgrade, was discovered inside a tent in the wilderness north of Big Sky in Gallatin County. According to the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, a caller found the grisly scene of Kjersem's death, initially believing the man had been the victim of a bear attack. Why are teens on TikTok trying to dress like
  
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• More than 500 varieties of frozen waffles recalled due to listeria concerns

  19-10-2024 22:59 via kxan.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — More than 500 varieties of frozen waffles sold across the United States and Canada are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination, the FDA announced on Friday.Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, the FDA said. Why are teens on TikTok trying to dress like the Menendez brothers?The waffles were manufactured by Oak Brook, Illinois-based TreeHouse
  
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• Singer Zayn postpones US tour after the death of his former bandmate Liam Payne

  19-10-2024 22:41 via kxan.com
  
  English singer Zayn Malik on Saturday postponed a planned tour to the U.S. following the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.
  Zayn, as the singer often goes by, said on the social platform X that he made the decision “Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week.”He said the dates for the U.S. leg of his “Stairway to the Sky” tour would be rescheduled for January and he would post the new dates within the coming days.
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• Why are teens on TikTok trying to dress like the Menendez brothers?

  19-10-2024 22:21 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Nobody probably expected 2024 to be a big year for the Menendez Brothers. In addition to becoming the subject of a controversial Netflix true crime series, the introduction of new evidence could lead to a re-consideration of their convictions.
  The brothers, Lyle and Erik, were convicted of the brutal murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, who were shot multiple times inside their Beverly Hills home on Aug. 20, 1989. The pair were arrested in 1990 after Erik confesse
  
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• Tropical tracker: T.S. Nadine makes landfall in Belize as Hurricane Oscar forms near Bahamas

  19-10-2024 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each year, the Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This year is expected to be very active, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting an 85% chance of an above-average season.This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.
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• Tropical tracker: Hurricane Oscar heads for Cuba as Nadine fades

  19-10-2024 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each year, the Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This year is expected to be very active, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting an 85% chance of an above-average season.This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.
  We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topic
  
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• Historic Stagecoach Inn reopens in Round Rock after building move, renovation

  19-10-2024 17:43 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — One of Round Rock's oldest surviving buildings has reopened.
  City and local leaders celebrated the re-opening of the Stagecoach Inn on Saturday.
  Stagecoach Inn reopens in Round Rock, Texas (KXAN Photo/Lauren Ryan)Stagecoach Inn reopens in Round Rock, Texas (KXAN Photo/Lauren Ryan)The historic building was built in the 1800s and used as a stagecoach rest stop, according to the city. Travelers ate and rested at the inn, and stagecoach drivers changed horse teams. N
  
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• How 'Halloween' is Texas?

  19-10-2024 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — October is here and with it comes the spooky delights of the Halloween season. Whether it's pumpkin spice in your coffee or skeletons in yards, there is no end to possibilities for celebrating.
  Recently, personal finance outlet FinanceBuzz compared 79 of the U.S.' biggest cities and ranked them on a variety of Halloween-y factors, including number of real-life "haunted" locations, number of haunted house attractions, pumpkin patches, fall weather and parties/events.
  Turns out,
  
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• Zilker Eagle Mini Train resumes operations

  19-10-2024 16:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the Austin Parks Foundation announced the Zilker Eagle Mini Train would soon resume its normal operations.According to the city, the train will reopen Saturday at 10 a.m.The Zilker Eagle operates daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., according to the city. However, it does temporarily close from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.The city also issued a reminder that the train’s hours are subject to change based on weather and other conditions.Updated closure information is a
  
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• What Project 2025's proposal could mean for Austin transportation projects

  19-10-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In recent months, Project 2025 has generated political buzz and conversation among Republicans and Democrats in the lead-up to the November presidential election. Produced by the Heritage Foundation, the roughly 900-page document is denoted as a "2025 Presidential Transition Project" to help promote conservative ideals.Baked into its federal restructuring proposals are ideologies on how to revamp the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) — with proposed policies that cou
  
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• UT students show dedication, waiting outside DKR stadium more than 40 hours before Georgia game

  19-10-2024 06:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some Longhorn fans are showing their dedication ahead of Saturday's game against Georgia.A group of students have been waiting outside DKR–Texas Memorial Stadium since 10:30 p.m. Thursday — more than 40 hours before kickoff.The students say they're eating and sleeping in shifts so they can stay there and continue their tradition of being front row at every UT game, especially the UT-Georgia game, which they call a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. UT STATS: Texas
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Friday, Oct. 18

  19-10-2024 06:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 6 Lake Travis took out Dripping Springs 49-21 in District 26-6A action Friday, setting up a Battle of the Lakes matchup with Westlake for first place in the district next week.Austin High scored a big 49-7 win over Akins and Anderson thumped Cedar Creek 59-14.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 websiteElgin rolled up 84 points to
  
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• Judge pauses construction on Bee Cave warehouse facility facing lawsuit

  19-10-2024 04:32 via kxan.com
  
  BEE CAVE, Texas (KXAN) -- On Friday, a Travis County judge approved a temporary restraining order to stop building an industrial park located in the city of Bee Cave's extraterritorial jurisdiction.This is the newest development in an extensive legal battle against the distribution center. The facility under construction is near the intersection of State Highway 71 and Serene Hills Drive. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Home builder joins lawsuit against warehouse facility in Bee CaveThe ruling paused constr
  
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• Pflugerville Fire Department & Prop A: Mayor warns of impacts

  19-10-2024 04:28 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Things are heating up in the battle over Prop A in Pflugerville. It has to do with a half-percent sales tax and whether or not voters want to keep it.Emergency Services District Two (ESD 2), otherwise known as the Pflugerville Fire Department, says it would have to close fire stations and lay off firefighters if the proposition passes."[Passing] this would defund the fire department. This would reduce our budget by approximately 40%," Chief Nick Perkins previously t
  
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• No. 12 Westlake rolls past Bowie 48-7, stage set for Battle of the Lakes next week

  19-10-2024 01:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 12 Westlake turned it up after the opening quarter and rolled to a 48-7 win over Bowie on Friday in District 26-6A action at Chaparral Stadium.The Chaparrals led 7-0 after the first quarter but added another score on the first play in the second quarter to take a two-score lead. Then, a big play on defense ignited the home team.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslet
  
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• No. 12 Westlake looks to keep rolling, Bowie aims for huge district upset

  19-10-2024 01:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bowie heads to No. 12 Westlake with a huge upset on their mind Friday, but the Chaparrals are determined to not let it happen.Westlake is coming off a 49-7 win over Austin last week while the Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaker 38-35 to Dripping Springs. Bowie quarterback Cruz Tello threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns against the Tigers to help keep them in the game, but it just wasn't enough. Owen Langdon had four catches for 160 yards with three scores while Rowen Wells h
  
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• LIVE: No. 12 Westlake looks to keep rolling, Bowie aims for huge district upset

  19-10-2024 01:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bowie heads to No. 12 Westlake with a huge upset on their mind Friday, but the Chaparrals are determined to not let it happen.Westlake is coming off a 49-7 win over Austin last week while the Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaker 38-35 to Dripping Springs. Bowie quarterback Cruz Tello threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns against the Tigers to help keep them in the game, but it just wasn't enough. Owen Langdon had four catches for 160 yards with three scores while Rowen Wells h
  
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• Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify at Capitol after dramatic stay of execution

  19-10-2024 01:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- After a dramatic, last-hour legal battle and an unprecedented stay of execution, Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson is set to testify to his innocence in front of House lawmakers in person at the Capitol on Monday.In a last-hour ruling Thursday night, the Texas Supreme Court halted Roberson's execution scheduled for that evening. Lawmakers subpoenaed Roberson to testify in front of the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee at a date after his execution in an effort to de
  
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• One very good boy: Kirk Herbstreit's dog Ben makes friends everywhere he goes

  19-10-2024 00:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — If a big college football matchup is happening, one of the sport's biggest celebrities will take it all in, and then probably nap.It's a 10-year-old golden retriever named Ben, and he's stolen the hearts of fans everywhere. Sarkisian hopes to break sound record, make it ‘as difficult as possible’ on GeorgiaBen's owner, ESPN College Gameday host and personality Kirk Herbstreit, started bringing him on the road, "to just hang out" last season. Ben's temperament an
  
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• Bat in San Marcos tests positive for rabies after flying into person's hair

  19-10-2024 00:14 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — A bat was collected and tested positive for rabies after it flew into a person’s hair in a residential San Marcos neighborhood Monday evening.The city of San Marcos said the incident occurred near the 1900 block of Gibraltar Drive.According to the city, the bat was sent to the Department of State Health Services laboratory in Austin for rabies testing — a requirement after direct human contact that might result in exposure to rabies.Following the
  
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• Buy a tiny house at Walmart? You can for under $16K

  19-10-2024 00:08 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — You can buy just about anything at Walmart these days — maybe even your next home. While there are dozens of things to consider before purchasing a tiny home, it's never been easier to find and buy one.Right now, Walmart is selling a 19-foot by 20-foot container home by Chery Industrial for $15,900. According to Walmart's description, the Expandable Prefab House is made of a steel frame and features several windows, room divisions and a built-in toilet and shower. Lyft la
  
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