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• Del Valle ISD workers sue district, custodian after hidden camera found

  12-12-2024 23:57 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Del Valle ISD faces a lawsuit by employees who allege the district failed to protect them and others from a former employee, who they claim installed a hidden camera in a restroom.The case is brought by 35 current and former DVISD employees. Their names were withheld from the lawsuit to avoid retaliation by the district.
  "On or about December 12, 2022, Plaintiffs were notified by District that they were victims of a recording device that was discovered in a re
  
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• Del Valle ISD workers sue district, custodian after hidden camera footage found

  12-12-2024 23:57 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Del Valle ISD faces a lawsuit by employees who allege the district failed to protect them and others from a former employee, who they claim installed a hidden camera in a restroom.The case is brought by 35 current and former DVISD employees. Their names were withheld from the lawsuit to avoid retaliation by the district.
  "On or about December 12, 2022, Plaintiffs were notified by District that they were victims of a recording device that was discovered in a re
  
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• Man dies nearly 2 weeks after being struck by vehicle

  12-12-2024 23:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said a man died nearly two weeks after being hit by a car.APD said officers responded Nov. 23 to the intersection of West Koenig Lane and Allandale Road for a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, cooperated and was not impaired, according to APD.Police said the pedestrian was taken to the hospital where he later died Dec. 6. APD has not identified the pedestrian or the driver.MAP: Where hav
  
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• Texas' Kelvin Banks Jr. named 2024 Lombardi Award winner

  12-12-2024 23:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Rotary Club of Houston named Texas junior left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. the 2024 Lombardi Award winner given to college football's most outstanding lineman who also embodies the qualities of the award's namesake, legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi.Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks, Jr. (78) signals during the first half of an NCAA football game against Rice, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
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• YouTube TV notifies customers of another big price jump

  12-12-2024 23:28 via kxan.com
  
  (WXIN) -- YouTube TV customers will see a price increase within the next month.In an email to subscribers, the streaming service indicated the monthly price for the YouTube TV Base Plan would rise from $72.99 to $82.99 starting on Jan. 13, 2025.The email said the hike was due to the “rising cost of content and the investments we make in the quality of our service.”“We don’t make these decisions lightly, and we realize this has an impact on our members,” the email sa
  
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• Brown snow falls over Maine town; officials warn against touching, eating it

  12-12-2024 23:28 via kxan.com
  
  RUMFORD, Maine (WJW) – Residents in the Maine town of Rumsford are being asked to avoid touching or ingesting any "brown" snow that fell over the area this week.The town was treated to the not-so-white snowfall on Tuesday. Local officials have since determined the cause to be a malfunction at a paper mill, explaining that the mill had released a paper-making byproduct called "black liquor" into the area, resulting in "precipitation of brown or tan colored snow," according to a Facebook pos
  
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• Stanley recalls 2.6 million mugs. Here's what's affected

  12-12-2024 23:27 via kxan.com
  
  (WHTM) - Stanley has issued a significant recall involving more than 2 million mugs.According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Stanley is recalling about 2.6 million Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs due to a burn hazard.The CPSC says heat exposure and torque can cause the threads of the mug lid to shrink, causing it to detach while in use. The affected mugs were sold from June 2016 through December 2024 in stores and online by such retailers as Amazon, Walmart, D
  
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• Lifetime Connection Without Walls: Virtual program helps fight senior loneliness

  12-12-2024 23:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the holiday season in full swing, Family Eldercare is searching for volunteers to virtually connect with those who are ages 55 and older and help them combat feelings of loneliness and social isolation.KXAN’s Avery Travis and Will DuPree spoke with Meghan Jones with Family Eldercare about its program, "Lifetime Connections Without Walls."Use the video player above to listen to the full discussion or read an edited transcription of the conversation below.DUPREE: L
  
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• Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found

  12-12-2024 23:17 via kxan.com
  
  (The Texas Tribune) -- University professors across the political spectrum in Texas are preemptively self-censoring themselves for fear of damaging their reputations or losing their jobs, according to a new survey from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a First Amendment advocacy group.More than 6,200 professors from across the country responded to the survey on the climate of free speech and academic freedom on their campuses, one of the largest surveys of its kind, according
  
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• APD: Woman dead after being struck by vehicle in north Austin

  12-12-2024 22:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in north Austin last week, the Austin Police Department said in a news release.APD officers responded to the crash around 3:50 a.m., Dec. 6, in the 1400 block of Rutland Drive. The woman, who wasn't identified by police Thursday, died on the scene. Police said the driver remained on the scene, cooperated with the investigation and was not impaired at the time of the crash.This is now being investigated as Austin's 83rd fatal crash
  
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• Texas AG investigating social media companies over minors' privacy

  12-12-2024 22:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating several social media companies over their privacy and safety practices related to minors, his office announced Thursday.His office said those investigations are being conducted pursuant to the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act.Companies under scrutiny include Character.AI, Reddit, Instagram and Discord, among others, the release confirmed.Under Texa
  
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• Zebra mussels 'no longer a concern' for Brushy Creek water thanks to copper system

  12-12-2024 21:55 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- The Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District said it's no longer worried about an aquatic invader that has taken over dozens of lakes across Texas.
  Worry over zebra mussels is a thing of the past for the area, as the species has been eradicated from Lake Georgetown, according to Brushy Creek MUD Facilities Manager Bill Carr.
  In a press release issued Thursday, Carr credited the disappearance of the invasive mollusks to the copper ion generation system installed at BCMU
  
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• Border Report Live: 'Border czar' accepts Texas land as others push back on deportations

  12-12-2024 21:55 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- Tom Homan told Dr. Phil he's already working on a plan for borderlands the Texas offered the Trump administration's "border czar."Homan, along with Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, recently appeared on "Dr. Phil Primetime" to discuss Trump's plans for mass deportations when he takes office in 2025.The State of Texas had offered Trump 1,400 acres for the construction of deportation facilities in the South Texas county of Starr.On Tuesday, the Texas Genera
  
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• Williamson County's Cedar Rock Railroad to close for repairs

  12-12-2024 20:24 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Cedar Rock Railroad at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park is expected to close for roughly three months for repairs, according to Williamson County.The county said the closure would begin Monday, Dec. 16, and it is expected to reopen by spring 2025.The repairs are expected to include adding a new electric locomotive pulling three new coaches and rebuilding its current 16-inch gauge tracks with new 24-inch gauge tracks, among other improvements.&ldqu
  
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• REPORT: Austin tops list of largest rent dips year over year

  12-12-2024 19:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin area saw the largest year-over-year decrease in rent prices among the country's largest metros, according to a Redfin analysis released Wednesday.As of November, Redfin data found the median asking rent price in Austin rang in at $1,445, down 12.4% from November 2023. The Texas capital wasn't the only southern city to make the list, as communities throughout the Sun Belt metros saw the most substantial declines in Redfin's data deep dive.The top 10 metros for med
  
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• Southwest Airlines to launch nonstop service from Austin to San Francisco in 2025

  12-12-2024 19:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Southwest Airlines will launch new nonstop service between Austin and San Francisco in August 2025.The airline will operate daily nonstop flights beginning Aug. 5. As of now, customers can book flights up to Oct. 1. It's unclear at this time if the route will be extended to year-round service or if the seasonal route will end after the summer.The route announcement comes less than three months after rival Delta Air Lines said it would start flying nonstop between Austin and
  
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• US Fish and Wildlife Service proposes federal protections for Monarch butterfly

  12-12-2024 19:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas' state insect, the black and orange-winged Monarch butterfly, could be granted federal protections after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed this week to list the animal as a threatened species.
  The Service deemed the Monarch could reach endangered status and said the biggest threats against the butterfly are loss of habitat, exposure to insecticides, and the effects of climate change, according to the rule filed in the Federal Register.Dr. Hayley Gillespie, the
  
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• Cedar Park PD reporting uptick in coyote sightings; what to do if you encounter one

  12-12-2024 19:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Amid an uptick in coyote sightings, the Cedar Park Police Department is working to treat affected animals sick with mange while also educating the public on how to best avoid confrontations with wild animals.Cedar Park Animal Control Supervisor Daryann Medvec joined KXAN Wednesday to talk about the increased spottings, primarily in the Buttercup Creek area and near South Bell Boulevard. While coyote sightings aren't uncommon, she did note the department has seen a slight in
  
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• APD identifies man who died following single-vehicle crash

  12-12-2024 19:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Austin Police Department identified the person who died following a Dec. 4 single-vehicle crash near the border of north and central Austin.APD said 34-year-old Samuel J. Rodriguez Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred in the 500 block of East Koenig Lane. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2024?According to APD, this incident is being investigated as Austin’s 82nd fatal crash of 2024.
  
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• Man gets 10 years for manslaughter in Round Rock shooting

  12-12-2024 18:37 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) – A man pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge Tuesday and was sentenced in connection with an April 2022 fatal shooting in Round Rock. PAST COVERAGE | 1 person dead, 2 injured after shooting in Round RockAccording to Williamson County court documents, Nicholas Carter-Cain was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison related to the shooting.Carter-Cain was arrested in August 2022 related to the death of 18-year-old Arturo Granados, which occurred in the 1600 block of
  
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• Petition to remove Travis County DA José Garza dismissed

  12-12-2024 18:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A petition to remove Travis County District Attorney José Garza was dismissed Thursday.The 21-page petition was filed April 8 after a 2023 Texas law targeting “rogue” prosecutors passed. Judge Dib Waldrip granted Bell County Attorney James “Jim” Nichols' initial motion to dismiss the case against Garza, citing that voters re-elected Garza. PAST COVERAGE | Petition to remove Travis County DA José Garza accepted, judge appoints prose
  
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• GM shutters Cruise robotaxis, but other driverless vehicles remain in Austin

  12-12-2024 18:02 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video is KXAN coverage from Oct. 26, 2023 when Cruise previously paused driverless vehicle operations nationally, including in Austin.AUSTIN (KXAN) — General Motors announced Tuesday it will no longer be funding its Cruise robotaxi operations after years of navigating operational hiccups and facing legal action over injuries sustained by the driverless vehicle technology.General Motors officials said they are focusing on developing fully autonomous personal vehicle
  
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• Texas AG sues manufacturers for alleged use of PFAS chemicals in household products

  12-12-2024 17:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he has sued two manufacturers, 3M and DuPont, for alleged misrepresentations and key omissions of poly-fluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) made in advertising the safety of brand names such as Teflon, Stainmaster and Scotchgard.PFAS are commonly known as "forever chemicals." Scientific studies have shown "that exposure to some PFAS in the environment may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals," according to t
  
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• Trump is named Time's Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell

  12-12-2024 15:52 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell Thursday at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized for the second time by Time magazine as its person of the year.The honors for the businessman-turned-politician are a measure of Trump's remarkable comeback from an ostracized former president who refused to accept his election loss four years ago to a president-elect who won the White House decisively in November.
  Before he rang the opening bell at 9:30 a.m., a
  
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• Understanding the '4 Ps' of winter weather preparedness

  12-12-2024 15:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Winter weather can sometimes take Austin by storm. It's important to have a plan to keep you and your loved ones safe in freezing temperatures.
  Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with David Wiechmann, who is the Acting Public Information and Marketing Manager of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, to talk about the "four Ps" of winter weather preparedness.Meteorologist Tommy House: As the winter months are approaching, what are some ways 'Austinites' can st
  
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• Trump is named Time's Person of the Year and is ringing the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell

  12-12-2024 15:26 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will ring the opening bell Thursday at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized for the second time by Time magazine as its person of the year.The honors for the businessman-turned-politician are a measure of Trump's remarkable comeback from an ostracized former president who refused to accept his election loss four years ago to a president-elect who won the White House decisively in November.
  Before he was set to ring the opening bell
  
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• First Warning Weather team honored with climate coverage award

  12-12-2024 15:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - It's not just the forecast the KXAN First Warning Weather team shares every day with viewers. They also prioritize climate change, the evidence of human involvement and how individuals can do their part in mitigating and adapting to those changes.It is why the Austin chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby awarded the First Warning Weather team the 2024 Climate Coverage Champion Award. Jim Spencer, long-time KXAN forecaster, was also given an award for his 30+ years of climate change
  
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• Weekend Watch: A Forest Festival and an annual Bazaar return!

  12-12-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- After a few chilly days, temperatures are looking to rebound this weekend for a pair of fun events!
  If you are looking to enjoy some outdoor fun, visit Sherwood Celtic Yuletide. If you want to do some Christmas shopping, the 50th Annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar returns with food, drinks, music, and plenty of deals!Weekend Watch Title GraphicSherwood Celtic YuletideSherwood Forest is known for its Yearly Ren Fair but did you know for one weekend in December, the grounds are tran
  
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• Trump is named Time's Person of the Year, will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell

  12-12-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — About six months ago, Donald Trump was sitting in a courtroom in lower Manhattan listening to a jury make him the first former president convicted of a crime.On Thursday, he will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange just blocks from that courthouse and as he was recognized by Time magazine as its person of the year.The honors for the businessman-turned-politician represent the latest chapter in his love-hate relationship with New York. They're also a measure
  
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• APD searching for 2 involved in east Austin convenience store robbery

  12-12-2024 13:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying two people involved in a robbery at a convenience store in the 6000 block of Farm-to-Market 969 Road. This is located near the intersection of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the Highway 183 Toll Road.APD said the incident happened on Dec. 9 between 5:25 p.m. to 5:35 p.m. Police said the suspects made threats to the store employee and fled the scene with stolen merchandise in a white vehicle.The A
  
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• Plane crash in Victoria roadway hit three cars Wednesday, police said

  12-12-2024 13:12 via kxan.com
  
  VICTORIA, Texas (KIAH) -- A small plane crashed into a major intersection in Victoria, hitting three cars, police said.Pic of the crash site in Victoria. (Victoria Police Department)
  Police said that around 3 p.m. Wednesday, a small plane landed in the intersection of Mockingbird Lane and the feeder road of the Zac Lentz Parkway. The crash involved the plane and three vehicles.According to a Facebook update from the police department, five people were involved in the crash, and four were transpo
  
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• Wet and, for some, foggy weather to continue

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- More light rain and drizzle, along with areas of fog, continue this morning. Most of the fog reports are coming from I-35 counties eastward. Most of the rain measured Friday to the current time has averaged around .10" to .33" but there have been a few isolated areas where the numbers are higher. CENTRAL TEXAS RAIN TOTALSYou can expect more of the light rain and drizzle this morning under an overcast sky. There will be a lower chance of rain this afternoon with decreasing clouds
  
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• Warmer and occasionally showery weather returns

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With another freeze for many communities early this morning, the plentiful sunshine pushed temperatures back above average and into the mid 60s.Clouds have been thickening up during the afternoon and we'll continue to do that as we head through tonight.Tonight's mostly cloudy sky and south-southeast wind will make for a MUCH warmer night with lows in the 50s instead of last night's 30s.Friday's weather looks generally cloudy with periods of sprinkles and drizzle bringing about 2
  
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• Scattered showers, warm weekend ahead

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures are significantly warmer than 24 hours ago, with a difference of up to 30°F. Keep an umbrella handy, as scattered showers are expected throughout the day. Highs will reach near 70°F, with southeast winds gusting up to 20 mph.High temperatures on Friday- warmer than normal
  Low rain chances will persist through the weekend, with mostly cloudy skies.Weekend ForecastThis weekend, Central Texas will experience warm temperatures, with highs near 80°F. Combined
  
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• Scattered showers, areas of dense fog overnight

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures on Saturday were above normal, with Camp Mabry reaching 79°F and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport hitting 80°F. The record-high for the day was 83°F. A few showers occurred intermittently, bringing about a tenth of an inch of rainfall at Camp Mabry.Overnight, temperatures will stay mild, with lows in the mid 60s. Visibility will be reduced late tonight, and areas of dense fog are possible into the early morning hours. Showers and drizzle may also m
  
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• Rain chances returning for the weekend

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Shake off the cold morning and welcome in the warmth as we say goodbye to the mid to low 30s and trade them in for above average temperatures once again.NEW BLOG: White Christmas in Austin? We've been close...It's funny to think about, but average around this time of year is actually in the mid 40s for the morning hours and mid 60s for daytime highs. Over the next few days, though, we will be well above average.
  By tomorrow, we'll add a low rain chance into the mix. Most of us s
  
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• Increasing clouds, temperatures and rain chances late week

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Don't forget the puffy coat this morning. We're walking out to widespread 30s - cold, if not colder, than yesterday! NEW BLOG: White Christmas in Austin? We've been close...Today will be day one of a stretch of milder and wetter weather. Clouds will increase through the day with dry skies areawide. Afternoon highs will warm to the mid-60s this afternoon - seasonable for this time of year.By tomorrow, we'll add a low rain chance into the mix. Most of us stay dry but a few spots o
  
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• Drizzle caps off a week of up and downs ahead of showers

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We are ending the week with a whimper as soggy conditions dominate the day. There has been drizzle and light showers throughout the entire day itself. This has kept the sunshine away and caused slick roads.Temperatures are significantly warmer than 24 hours ago, with a difference of up to 30°F. Keep an umbrella handy, as scattered showers are expected throughout the day. Highs will reach near 70°F, with southeast winds gusting up to 20 mph.High temperatures on Friday- wa
  
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• Drizzle and fog tonight with more rain to come

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Drizzle and very light showers continue to push through parts of Central Texas. The drizzle has been most persistent in the Austin Metro Counties where a few hundredths of an inch has been reported, whereas moisture has been harder to add up east and west. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSAreas of drizzle and fog will continue this evening with some widely scattered showers as well. Dress for a damp night. Remember, drizzle is much harder to see on radar because it falls so close to
  
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• Drizzle and fog into Saturday with more rain to come

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Drizzle and light showers continue to push through Central Texas. The wet weather has been most persistent in the Austin Metro Counties where a few tenths of an inch has been reported, whereas moisture has been harder to add up east and west. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSTemperatures overnight will be largely stable and in the low 60s with little movement. In fact, temperatures may slowly start to warm early Saturday morning before the sun rises.Saturday will feature a foggy sta
  
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• Drizzle and fog continues tonight with more rain ahead

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Drizzle and very light showers continue to push through parts of Central Texas. The drizzle has been most persistent in the Austin Metro Counties where a few hundredths of an inch has been reported, whereas moisture has been harder to add up east and west. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSAreas of drizzle and fog will continue this evening with some widely scattered showers as well. Dress for a damp night. Remember, drizzle is much harder to see on radar because it falls so close to
  
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• Decreasing clouds with a little more rain today

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Saturday dawned with an overcast sky leading to more drizzle and light rain. Most all of the rain since midnight has been along and east of I-35 with the higher totals coming from Fayette County. CENTRAL TEXAS RAIN TOTALSFog was thick from Williamson, Travis, and Hays Counties eastward. After the sun came up fog also became more widespread in Llano, Mason, and San Saba Counties.Most lows averaged the mid 60s with a few upper 50s sprinkled across the western Hill Country. The low
  
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• Clearing along with a little more rain today

  12-12-2024 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- More light rain and drizzle, along with areas of fog, continue this morning. Most of the fog reports are coming from the I-35 counties eastward. Most of the rain measured Friday to the current time has averaged around .10" to .33" but there have been a few isolated areas where the numbers are higher. CENTRAL TEXAS RAIN TOTALSYou can expect more of the light rain and drizzle this morning under an overcast sky. There will be a lower chance of rain this afternoon with decreasing cl
  
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• What were America's most-searched questions in 2024?

  12-12-2024 05:46 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A total solar eclipse, Taylor Swift Super Bowl mania and Elmo checking in on the country's mental health were just a few stops on our wild ride through 2024 – one that left us searching for answers to many of the same questions.America questioned many things, including some basics like the words we use to communicate with each other. Whether out of a desire to better understand Generation Alpha, or just a grammar gut check, these were the top results for "is ... a real wo
  
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• Why are Trader Joe's stores short on eggs?

  12-12-2024 05:39 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The hottest commodity at Trader Joe's these days isn't a seasonal holiday treat or a miniature tote bag. Shoppers around the country are finding stores wiped out of a staple ingredient: eggs.
  "Chickens on strike!" reads a sign posted to an empty refrigerator case where you'd normally find cartons of eggs. "We are experiencing an egg shortage and apologize for the inconvenience," reads another.
  A third sign, posted at a store in Chicago, provides one possible explanation: "Where
  
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• Kyle PD: 38-year-old arrested, accused of possessing 14 pounds of 'psychedelic drugs'

  12-12-2024 05:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 38-year-old man was arrested last week after he was accused of possessing approximately 14 pounds of "psychedelic drugs," the Kyle Police Department said in a news release.Erich Spannhake, of Kyle, is now facing new charges filed with a new arrest last week on Dec. 6, according to police. It follows a drug arrest from back in April. Evidence from that was tested and later confirmed, according to a forensic lab, to be testosterone and Dimethyltryptamine, also known as DMT, the
  
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• 'Giving machine' aimed to help families in need during the holiday season

  12-12-2024 04:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There is a new kind of vending machine in Austin, but it won't sell you drinks and snacks.Starting Wednesday, those from the community can buy something for families in need at a "giving machine." Those machines are located at the Hill Country Galleria Mall in Bee Cave, according to a news release from Light the World, which is a global project by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Those looking to help others in need can purchase food, clothing, medicine school sup
  
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• Experts warn of increase in counterfeit car seats in Central Texas 

  12-12-2024 03:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN  (KXAN) – With the holiday shopping season upon us, experts warn of online vendors selling counterfeit car seats for discounted prices.Counterfeit car seats have been a growing issue nationwide and throughout Texas. And with many families currently feeling financially strained, healthcare professionals are seeing fraudulent seats increasingly pop up.“We've started to notice them a lot more,” said Stewart Williams, the injury prevention manager at Dell Children&rsquo
  
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• Amber Alert issued for abducted child last seen in Houston

  12-12-2024 02:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it was searching for a missing child, and the Texas Department of Public Safety also issued an Amber Alert for her abduction.Nancy Argueta-Vasquez was described as a 16-year-old Hispanic girl last seen wearing a black shirt and green jeans.Argueta-Vasquez was last seen at 1:58 a.m. Dec. 11 at 15100 block of Claypool Street in Houston, Texas.Image of Nancy Argueta-Vasquez (Texas DPS photo)Image of Denis Munoz-Munguia (Texas
  
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• 16-year-old girl found following Amber alert

  12-12-2024 02:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 16-year-old girl who had an Amber alert issued for her disappearance has been found, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The girl was originally considered missing after last being seen early Wednesday morning in Houston.
  Law enforcement officials at the time believed the girl "to be in grave or immediate danger."
  
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