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• Abbott activates TDEM resources ahead of severe weather in Texas

  26-12-2024 22:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Gov. Greg Abbott activated the state emergency response via the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) as a severe weather threat begins for the eastern half of Texas, a news release from Abbott's office said.Severe storms were expected to develop across North, Central, East and Southeast Texas Thursday, including risks of large hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes and heavy rainfall, the release said.
  Abbott said the severe storm risks are expected to last through
  
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• UT tears down one of the first integrated schools in Austin

  26-12-2024 20:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A historic building on the University of Texas at Austin campus is now being demolished to make way for a new practice facility.In July, the Texas Historical Commission approved a State Antiquities Landmark status nomination for the University Junior High School building, the first integrated public junior high school in Austin. Most recently, the building housed the Steve Hicks School of Social Work.On Thursday, KXAN spotted crews tearing down some of the exterior walls an
  
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• UT tears down first integrated school in Austin

  26-12-2024 20:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A historic building on the University of Texas at Austin campus is now being demolished to make way for a new practice facility.In July, the Texas Historical Commission approved a State Antiquities Landmark status nomination for the University Junior High School building, the first integrated public junior high school in Austin. Most recently, the building housed the Steve Hicks School of Social Work.On Thursday, KXAN spotted crews tearing down some of the exterior walls an
  
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• Texas marching band performs with Beyoncé during NFL halftime show

  26-12-2024 19:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A university marching band from Houston took the field with Beyoncé on Christmas during her halftime show for a Netflix-broadcasted NFL game.
  Texas Southern University's Ocean of Soul Marching Band performed alongside the Grammy-winning artist during the Texans-Ravens game at NRG Stadium, as she sang and danced to hits from her 2024 album "Cowboy Carter."
  "The Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul joins forces with Beyoncé for an unforgettable NFL Halftime P
  
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• Georgetown mental health officers see success, ultimately hope for more resources

  26-12-2024 18:54 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- The Georgetown Police Department launched its mental health unit early this year after getting approval from the City Council in January.As the city continues to grow, so do its 911 calls. According to the Texas Behavioral Health and Justice Center, 911 calls more than tripled from 2019 to 2023.
  "Our first goal was to free up our really busy patrol officers," said Officer Keely Wolf, who's one of the leaders of the unit. She said she and her current teammates came up
  
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• Average property tax bill in Travis County expected to go up $1,123 from year prior

  26-12-2024 18:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- When you get your property tax bill this winter, you're likely to see an increase from the year prior. The average bill for homesteads in Travis County is expected to go up by $1,123 from 2023, according to data from the Travis County Tax Assessor. That's roughly $94 more a month, or an 11% increase."Last year because of what the legislature did increasing the homestead exemption, most residential bills actually went down," said Bruce Elfant, the outgoing Travis County Tax Asses
  
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• Weekend Watch: A Longhorn light show and festive competition

  26-12-2024 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Christmas day may have come and gone but, the festivities continue this weekend in Austin. Enjoy a free Longhorn light show with the family, or gear up for a friendly festive pickleball tournament.Wrap up your Christmas week with some fun festive activities around Austin. This weekend grab a cup of hot cocoa before making a stop at the UT campus to enjoy the orange and white Longhorn light show with the family. Feeling competitive? -- Get your gear together and participate in a f
  
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• 'Fart smells' emanate from aging wastewater plant located in Texas neighborhood

  26-12-2024 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — While many people enjoyed the smells of Christmas dinner, residents in the Lake Pointe neighborhood feared their meal would be ruined by "fart smells" that can "makes your eyes water."For years, around 70 homes in the west Travis County neighborhood have dealt with a wastewater treatment plant built just yards from their backdoors.Kids play in the Lake Pointe neighborhood just feet from a recent repair to a sewage line running to the nearby wastewater treatmen
  
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• Here are the new nonstop flights coming to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in 2025

  26-12-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the year comes to an end, we're looking ahead to 2025 to see what new options passengers will have at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.Fourteen new routes have already been scheduled from AUS in the new year: two seasonal and 12 year-round.Delta Air Lines will launch the first new route on Feb. 27, with nonstop service to New Orleans. Southwest Airlines is currently the only airline to fly the route, after American Airlines canceled service in October. AUS Data Hub
  
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• 1 dead in single-vehicle crash on US 290 in east Austin

  26-12-2024 12:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person died overnight in a single-vehicle crash in east Austin.Austin-Travis County EMS reported a "serious vehicle collision" in the 9300 block of East U.S. 290 around 3:10 a.m. That's near the intersection of Johnny Morris Road.
  One person was pronounced dead after paramedics tried to resuscitate them, according to ATCEMS.The Austin Police Department said the eastbound exit ramp of US 290 to Johnny Morris Road was closed.
  Those traveling in the area should expect delays an
  
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• ATCEMS: Two people dead after motorcycle crash in southwest Austin

  26-12-2024 04:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two people are dead after a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in the 6800 block of East U.S. 290 Highway in southwest Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. This was near the intersection of West William Cannon Drive and the East U.S. 290 Highway.
  ATCEMS reported the motorcycle hit the pedestrian on the high-speed highway.The Austin Police Department said the call came in at 8:37 p.m.APD said westbound main lanes and the service road will be shut down for the next coupl
  
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• ATCEMS: Two people dead after motorcycle crash in east Austin

  26-12-2024 04:42 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the location of the crash, which was in east Austin.
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two people are dead after a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in the 6800 block of East U.S. 290 Highway in east Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.That area is along US 290 between Interstate 35 and Highway 183.
  ATCEMS reported the motorcycle hit the pedestrian on the high-speed highway.The Austin Police Department said the call came in at 8:37 p.m.Two people
  
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• Texans get rolled by Ravens in marquee showdown

  26-12-2024 02:08 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Lamar Jackson broke the NFL career rushing record for quarterbacks in Baltimore’s 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans on Wednesday, bolstering his case for MVP as the Ravens moved closer to the AFC North title.Jackson threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 87 yards and another score. He pushed his career rushing total to 6,110 to move past Michael Vick, who had 6,109 in his 13-year career.The Ravens (11-5) have already wrapped up their third straight playo
  
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• Mavs brace for another Doncic absence, with more evidence of how to stay afloat

  26-12-2024 01:36 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — While the Dallas Mavericks wait to see how long they’ll be without Luka Doncic because of his latest left calf injury, they have another example of how to stay afloat until the superstar’s return.Doncic exited late in the second quarter of a 105-99 Christmas Day loss to Minnesota on Wednesday, and the deflated Mavs found themselves down 28 points late in the third.Yet, Kyrie Irving had a 3-point attempt in the final minute that would have put Dallas in f
  
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