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• Rising like the phoenix: House Park Bar-B-Q back in business after 2020 fire

  11-11-2024 23:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin's House Park Bar-B-Que has made a comeback after nearly four years and is back in business as of Monday.The restaurant burned down in 2020. The inside was destroyed, but it only sustained minimal damage. The city's oldest pit is now rising like a phoenix from the ashes and ready to open its doors. Austin’s oldest BBQ pit opening again after 2020 fireThe owner of the restaurant, Matt Sullivan, said the family, unity and culture of Austin is what has kept his business
  
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• Teen suffers severe injuries after being hit by a car in front of TXST fraternity

  11-11-2024 23:52 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Mia Pace, 19, was headed to a Halloween party at a Texas State University fraternity when she was hit by a car traveling along Ranch Road 12 a few miles west of downtown San Marcos. The Texas Department of Public Safety was among the agencies that responded to the incident. A spokesperson said the vehicle had the right of way, and the driver cooperated with law enforcement. Pace had severe injuries from the impact – a ruptured bladder, internal b
  
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• Teen hit by car, suffers severe injuries after being hit by a car in front of TXST fraternity

  11-11-2024 23:52 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Mia Pace, 19, was headed to a Halloween party at a Texas State University fraternity when she was hit by a car traveling along Ranch Road 12 a few miles west of downtown San Marcos. The Texas Department of Public Safety was among the agencies that responded to the incident. A spokesperson said the vehicle had the right of way, and the driver cooperated with law enforcement. Pace had severe injuries from the impact – a ruptured bladder, internal b
  
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• Teen hit by car, suffers severe injures after being hit by a car in front of TXST fraternity

  11-11-2024 23:52 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Mia Pace, 19, was headed to a Halloween party at a Texas State University fraternity when she was hit by a car traveling along Ranch Road 12 a few miles west of downtown San Marcos. The Texas Department of Public Safety was among the agencies that responded to the incident. A spokesperson said the vehicle had the right of way, and the driver cooperated with law enforcement. Pace had severe injuries from the impact – a ruptured bladder, internal b
  
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• Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince

  11-11-2024 23:28 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to fix the flight’s path. It originated in Florida.(The Hill) -- A Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The flight from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was landing and was diverted when it was hit.The airline said Flight 951 landed safely in Santiago, Dominican Republic.Spirit said in a statement that an inspection revealed “evidence of damage to the aircraft consistent with gunfire.”One flight attendant o
  
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• Spirit Airlines flight bound for Florida hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince

  11-11-2024 23:28 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The flight was headed to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was diverted when it was hit.The airline said Flight 951 landed safely in Santiago, Dominican Republic.Spirit Airlines said in a statement that an inspection revealed “evidence of damage to the aircraft consistent with gunfire.”One flight attendant on board reported “minor injuries” and is being evaluated by medical personnel. No airli
  
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• 13-year-old lone survivor after boat carrying family members capsizes in California

  11-11-2024 23:23 via kxan.com
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — It’s been a week since a family fishing for crab in California's Bodega Bay went missing. Search efforts have ended, with only one body recovered so far.The lone survivor is 13-year-old Jude Khamnoungkhoune from San Jose. The U.S. Coast Guard initially said that he was believed to be about 11.Jude joined his father, uncle, cousins and a family friend on their boat during opening weekend for Dungeness crab on Saturday, Nov. 2. Video shows man trying to kidnap
  
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• MICHELIN Guide holding annual ceremony in Houston

  11-11-2024 23:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony is expected to be held Monday evening in Houston, a spokesperson for MICHELIN Guide said in a news release.Houston was chosen as the host city, the release said. The ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube at 7 p.m.“Houston is full of culinary innovation and world class hospitality, which goes hand in hand with our values at the MICHELIN Guide. Together with Houston First, as well as the support of Travel Texas, we look forward to an evening of
  
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• Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver apologizes 'wholeheartedly' after children's book backlash

  11-11-2024 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  LONDON (AP) – A children's book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous Australians.The Guardian newspaper reported Saturday that the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation blasted “Billy And The Epic Escape,” which was published earlier this year, for employing a series of tropes and stereotypes about Indigenous Australians, including their relationships
  
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• PHOTOS: Chimps playing with origami cranes at World Origami Day celebration

  11-11-2024 21:56 via kxan.com
  
  KIETHVILLE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Chimps at the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in the world spent the morning of Nov. 11, World Origami Day, investigating bubble-gum-scented origami cranes.Chimp Haven staff members folded vibrant origami cranes, paper airplanes, and other shapes with the intention of bringing vibrant colors to the chimps' day.Some of the chimpanzees rushed to show their cranes to others. Sara Soda, a chimp known for her taste in art, thoroughly examined the crane's folds and creases.
  
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• Nearly 80,000 pounds of Costco butter recalled over undeclared, somewhat obvious ingredient

  11-11-2024 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Just under 80,000 pounds of Kirkland-brand butter made for Costco has been recalled over an undeclared allergen.Milk. That allergen is milk.The recall was initiated by Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC last month, after it was determined that some of the butter’s packaging may be missing language reading “contains milk,” according to details made available by the Food and Drug Administration last week. Both a salted version of the Kirkland Signature b
  
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• Austin airport's overhaul to include new, revamped lounges

  11-11-2024 21:43 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Travelers will soon have new ways to kick back and relax at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.The Austin Airport Advisory Commission will discuss Wednesday new lounge options planned as part of the Journey With AUS airport revamp. Those lounge areas will be incorporated into the existing Barbara Jordan Terminal and Concourse B as part of the airport expansion.New
  
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• When will the Austin mayoral race be called?

  11-11-2024 21:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Even with unofficial results fully tabulated in the Austin mayoral race, KXAN is still unable to make a projection nearly one week later.That's because there are still ballots outstanding that could push Incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson -- who currently has 50.01% of the vote, into a runoff with second-place Carmen Llanes Pulido. Those outstanding ballots include some late mail-in ballots, provisional ballots and overseas and military mail-in ballots. Watson needs more than 50% of th
  
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• LIST: These are the fastest-growing cities in the US, 2024 report finds

  11-11-2024 21:22 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Does it feel like your city has gotten bigger in the last few years, or that more out-of-towners have moved in? Depending on where you live, that might be the case.Personal finance website SmartAsset recently analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to find the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Of the more than 600 cities analyzed based on one- and five-year changes in population, the report found five cities saw their population increase by more than 10% between 2022 and
  
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• Austin police searching for missing 41-year-old with Down syndrome

  11-11-2024 20:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing man who was last seen Sunday night. Police said the man has Down syndrome.
  Roberto Romero, also known by the name Roberto Alpizar, 41, ran away from his home in the 8200 block of Research Boulevard on Sunday around 7 p.m., according to police.
  That area is north Austin near West Anderson Lane and North Lamar Boulevard.
  Roberto was described by police as a Hispanic man, approximately 235 lbs and 4'9"
  
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• APD: 41-year-old with Down syndrome found safe

  11-11-2024 20:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department said a 41-year-old man who had gone missing Sunday evening was found safe. Police said the man has Down syndrome.APD put out a media release on Monday asking for the public's help locating the man.
  Police on Tuesday morning said he had been located and was safe.
  
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• Texas, Arkansas rivalry is back, and it should get more notoriety on a national level

  11-11-2024 20:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's a rivalry renewed from the days of the Southwest Conference, and even though they've only played twice in the past 10 years, there's still some teeth to when Texas and Arkansas play football against each other.When the Horns and Hogs met in 2021 during Steve Sarkisian's first year as the head coach, it didn't go so well for Texas. Arkansas crushed No. 15 Texas 40-21 in Fayetteville and it was like they were still mad about losing "The Game of the Century" in 1969. Afte
  
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• Texas, Arkansas rivalry is back, and it should get more noteriety on a national level

  11-11-2024 20:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's a rivalry renewed from the days of the Southwest Conference, and even though they've only played twice in the past 10 years, there's still some teeth to when Texas and Arkansas play football against each other.When the Horns and Hogs met in 2021 during Steve Sarkisian's first year as the head coach, it didn't go so well for Texas. Arkansas crushed No. 15 Texas 40-21 in Fayetteville and it was like they were still mad about losing "The Game of the Century" in 1969. Afte
  
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• LIVE: Texas, Arkansas rivalry is back, and it should get more noteriety on a national level

  11-11-2024 20:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's a rivalry renewed from the days of the Southwest Conference, and even though they've only played twice in the past 10 years, there's still some teeth to when Texas and Arkansas play football against each other.When the Horns and Hogs met in 2021 during Steve Sarkisian's first year as the head coach, it didn't go so well for Texas. Arkansas crushed No. 15 Texas 40-21 in Fayetteville and it was like they were still mad about losing "The Game of the Century" in 1969. Afte
  
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• 'Racist and harmful': AI-generated call into Austin City Council meeting raises concerns

  11-11-2024 20:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It was a call that began with what seemed like a usual introduction from a speaker, during the public comment portion of Austin City Council's Nov. 7 meeting."Hello esteemed City Council, my name is Robin Land, and I'm a proud Christian Zionist," the caller said. "I want to congratulate everyone here on the election of President Trump, a true friend of Israel."As remarks were shared, it seemingly became more evident to councilmembers, that this wasn't a typical call, or eve
  
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• Yelp names 2 new Austin restaurants among best in the South

  11-11-2024 19:49 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Order up! The Lone Star State has made its mark with five restaurants named by Yelp among the best new dining spots in the South -- including two right here in Austin.For those looking to chow down on new spots in Austin, the Yucatecan-inspired spot Nomade and vegan fine dining restaurant Fabrik made the rankings. Other Texas fare spotlighted included sushi in Dallas, Mex
  
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• Map: How many veterans live in your state?

  11-11-2024 18:30 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Veterans comprise roughly 6% of the U.S. population, U.S. Census Bureau data shows. In some states, however, veterans represent an even larger part of the public.The Census Bureau's most recent American Community Survey estimates more than 15.8 million Americans previously served. Unsurprisingly, the nation's most-populated states — Texas, Florida, and California — are home to the most veterans. How many veterans live in Texas?Each state has more than 1 million vete
  
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• How to give back this holiday season in Austin

  11-11-2024 17:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The holiday season is perfect for spreading joy and supporting those in need. From helping foster children to providing meals for the hungry, here are 16 meaningful ways you can give back to your Central Texas community.Know of another donation opportunity benefitting those in need? Let us know! Email [email protected] Texas Table of Grace
  This nonprofit helps provide emergency shelter and care for children in foster care. You can donate online, shop from their Amazo
  
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• Longhorns stats: Texas-Florida was the highest-scoring game in UT's season so far

  11-11-2024 17:46 via kxan.com
  
  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 topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Touchdowns, third down conversions, penalty yards. When it comes to Longhorn football, there are a lot of numbers to keep track of.Follow along with the charts below as we trac
  
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• FlixBus, CapMetro expand services at South Congress Transit Center

  11-11-2024 17:39 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- New FlixBus service operations are underway at the South Congress Transit Center, amid a new partnership between the intercity bus provider and CapMetro.FlixBus will operate several bus schedules each day out of the South Congress Transit Center, which also houses fixed-route and bus rapid transit lines overseen by CapMetro. Officials said the new FlixBus stop at the Sout
  
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• H-E-B announces opening date for revamped South Congress store

  11-11-2024 16:37 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN coverage from Dec. 2, 2021 on the demolition of the original H-E-B South Congress location.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's the most wonderful time of the year: H-E-B officials confirmed the grocer's new South Congress storefront will open this December.H-E-B will open its location at 2400 S. Congress Ave. on Dec. 4 at 6 a.m., company officials confirmed Monday. The company first shared plans back in December 2021 to demolish its original Congress store, which first o
  
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• No. 4 Texas blows out SE Missouri St. 119-47 in season opener

  11-11-2024 03:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 4 Texas women's basketball team shot nearly 60% from the field and six players scored in double figures during a 119-47 season-opening win over Southeast Missouri State on Sunday at Moody Center.Kyla Oldacre led the way for the Longhorns with 21 points and 14 rebounds while Madison Booker scored 18 points with 11 rebounds and six assists. Taylor Jones was a perfect 8-for-8 from the field for 18 points in 19 minutes and Rori Harmon returned to the floor for her first
  
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• Texas high school football first round playoff matchups, times, sites

  11-11-2024 02:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the Texas high school football regular season over, it's all about the race to play at AT&T Stadium in December.The state playoffs begin Thursday and run through the weekend and plenty of teams in the KXAN viewing area will take the field in hopes of playing for a state championship in Arlington. Texas high school football scores for Friday, Nov. 8In Class 6A Division I, Westlake will host Vista Ridge at 7 p.m. Friday with Lake Travis making the short trip to Kelly
  
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• Firefighters find wedding ring in California home destroyed by wildfire

  11-11-2024 01:51 via kxan.com
  
  CAMARILLO, Calif. (KTLA) -- After losing her home and almost her life to the Mountain Fire, firefighters helped give a Camarillo, California, woman and her husband a glimmer of hope.On Tuesday, Alia Phillips was building a life inside the home she and her husband, Sal, had spent two years in. By Wednesday, she was fighting for her life to get out of it.Moments after the Mountain Fire jumped Highway 118, Alia began scrambling to evacuate as the flames narrowed in on her home – but was stopp
  
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• BCSO: 'Fraudulent transactions' happening at local hardware stores

  11-11-2024 00:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Bastrop County businesses are being warned of "fraudulent transactions" happening at "local hardware stores, particularly those selling steel, flooring, or other construction materials," the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office said on social media.BCSO said it received several reports from victims who are live outside of the area, who said they caught unauthorized transactions on their debit and credit cards."In these cases, employees are accepting payments over the phone and reques
  
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• Video shows man trying to kidnap child walking with father, NYPD says

  11-11-2024 00:11 via kxan.com
  
  CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WPIX) — A man is facing charges after an apparent attempted child abduction was caught on video in Brooklyn, New York Police said.In footage of the incident shared by Crown Heights Shomrim Patrol, seen in the video player at the top of this story, a father can be seen walking with two children, a boy and a girl.
  A masked man can then be seen walking by them and appears to try picking up the boy, but his father does not let go. After the man drops the boy, the video
  
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• Texas claims first SEC title with women's soccer win over South Carolina

  11-11-2024 00:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — When big moments present themselves, the best players seize them.
  All-American midfielder Lexi Missimo found Carly Montgomery off a corner kick for the game-winning goal late in the second half to propel Texas to a 1-0 win over South Carolina, lifting the Longhorns women's soccer team to the school's first Southeastern Conference title in any sport Sunday in Pensacola, Florida.Texas sophomore defender Carly Montgomery runs down the field in celebration after scoring late in
  
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