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• Hays County requests help in locating runaway teen

  11-01-2025 23:53 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Hays County Sheriff's Office on Saturday requested help to locate a runaway teen who ran away from her home in Kyle.HCSO said 16-year-old Miley Silvas was last seen at around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday in the area of Palomino Road in Kyle.
  Authorities described Silvas as 5'2", 140 Ibs. with black hair, and brown eyes.
  The Hays County Sheriff's Office on Saturday requested help to locate a runaway teen who ran away from their home in Kyle. (Hays County Sheriff's Office
  
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• Williamson County: Crews working large fire off SH 138

  11-01-2025 22:43 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said on Saturday that fire crews are actively working to extinguish a large fire off State Highway 138 in Williamson County near US 183.
  WCSO said the fire has spread across a significant area.
  Authorities said to avoid the area to allow emergency responders to work safely and efficiently.According to a spokesperson with Williamson County there are no injuries, but some structures have been impacted.The fire is contained,
  
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• Williamson County: Crews extinguish large fire off SH 138

  11-01-2025 22:43 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said on Saturday that fire crews worked to extinguish a large fire off State Highway 138 in Williamson County near US 183.According to a spokesperson with Williamson County, there are no injuries, but some structures have been impacted.The fire was contained just before 4:00 p.m., but firefighters are still monitoring hot spots according to the spokesperson.About 30 acres burned in the fire according to the spokesperson.
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• Texas cities with the most people working from home

  11-01-2025 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Working remotely is a relatively new concept as technology continues to advance and the world continues to adapt after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Even with an increase in "return to work orders," some of the largest cities across the U.S. still have a large percentage of employees working out of the office. Returning to the office? Here are some tips to find flexibility and help navigate the changesFinancial technology company SmartAsset ranked 349 of the largest U.S. cities ba
  
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• Wild storylines headed into Wild Card Weekend

  11-01-2025 17:15 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- The NFL playoffs are here and 14 franchises have begun their journey to New Orleans with hopes of lifting the Lombardi trophy at Super Bowl LIX on February 9.It all starts with Wild Card Weekend:AFC
  No. 7 Denver Broncos at No. 2 Buffalo Bills - Sunday, January 12 at 12 p.m. CT
  No. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 3 Baltimore Ravens - Saturday, January 11 at 7 p.m. CT
  No. 5 Los Angeles Chargers at No. 4 Houston Texans - Saturday, January 11 at 3:30 p.m. CTNFC
  No. 7 Green Bay Packers at N
  
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• Texas to send firefighters, additional resources to help battle California wildfires

  11-01-2025 16:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott announced Texas would send resources to aid California's wildfire response.Multiple state agencies are expected to deploy more than 135 firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel, and more than 45 fire engines, ambulances, command vehicles and equipment to California as crews battle ongoing wildfires.The resources were granted after a request from CAL FIRE through the California Office of Emergency Services.The
  
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• What KXAN is watching during the 89th Legislative Session

  11-01-2025 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas lawmakers will enter their 89th legislative session at noon on Jan. 14, the biennial, five-month period where they can pass new bills.Legislators have already filed more than 2,400 bills for the 89th Legislative Session as of Friday, a new record for the state. Texas leaders issued their priorities to lawmakers ahead of the session. The only bill that Texas lawmakers are required to pass during the session is the state's budget, HB 1.Texas Legislature: What is a quoru
  
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• Weekend warmth followed by a cool start to the week

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A day full of sunshine and a dry, warm southwest wind will send temperatures to the upper half of the 50s this afternoon. There will be a few hours during the afternoon with wind gusts of 15 to 20 mph.Much warmer today after a cold weekGusty winds this afternoonOvernight lows will be higher than this morning's. Most area minimums Sunday will be in the low to mid 30s.A few area lows Sunday will fall below freezingA dry cold front arrives Sunday morning leaving another dry northwe
  
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• Warmer Friday, but temperatures drop a lot by Sunday

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- What a beautiful Thursday! Hope you got outside to enjoy the periods of sun and temperatures in the 60s.A southerly wind later tonight will allow for a slightly warmer night with lows mostly in the 40s. At the same time we'll notice clouds increasing overnight that will also keep our temperatures up.Friday should be a mostly cloudy day, but that south-southwesterly wind will push temperatures higher into the 60s with some 70s possible in the Hill Country! Enjoy the warmth on Fri
  
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• Warm end to the week before next arctic blast

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The sun is back up and shining brightly this afternoon helping us move quickly out of the 40s and into the 50s. CENTRAL TEXAS RADARAny lingering drizzle is expected to clear by late morning with sunshine gradually taking over our skies through the afternoon. High temperatures will return to the upper 50s and low 60s today - close to seasonal averages for this time of year.Wednesday afternoon forecast high temperaturesWe'll have more sunshine tomorrow allowing for warmer temperat
  
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• Steady warming leading up to weekend cold plunge

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Gusty winds behind Sunday's cold front will have many reaching for the jacket this Monday morning. Wind chills are down to the 30s areawide -- brr!Afternoon highs will warm to the mid-50s today -- cooler than yesterday and for this time of year (average: low 60s). Mainly sunny and dry skies will stretch areawide with winds laying down by evening.Monday's forecast highsA bump in temperatures and cloud cover can be expected tomorrow. By Wednesday, a disturbance crossing northern M
  
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• Milder Sunday ahead of a cooler start to the week

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — High temperatures across Central Texas on Saturday were seasonable. Camp Mabry reached 60°, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport topped out at 59°. Winds were light and variable throughout the day, coming from the south. Sunset occurred at 5:50 PM.Overnight, temperatures are expected to be at or slightly above freezing in the metro area, with isolated 20s possible in the Hill Country. Winds will remain calm through the night.On Sunday, high temperatures will b
  
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• Mild today but cooler air to start the week

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A cold front is moving across Central Texas this morning delivering a northwest to north wind. Afternoon highs are forecast to return to the upper 50s to low 60s under the sun.Wind gusts of 15 to 20 mph are possible this afternoon, tonight, and again Monday.Another cold morning is forecast Monday with minimums in the low to mid 30s. There likely will be a few upper 20s in the western Hill Country.The effects of this morning's cold front will definitely be felt Monday aftern
  
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• Mild conditions prevail until the Arctic front arrives

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The area had a good amount of cloudiness this morning. The forecast is for this to continue through the afternoon with most area high temperatures in the upper 50s.A weak weather disturbance south of Central Texas could lead to a few small areas of rain tonight through Wednesday morning. One of our models suggests a few small showers late Friday afternoon. Rain totals? Only a few hundredths.It's the weekend when we see the weather change coming with an Arctic cold front moving s
  
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• Midweek showers, warm up, arctic front this weekend

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Monday's temperatures were slightly cooler than normal, with Camp Mabry reaching 57° and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport topping out at 58°. The day featured a mix of clouds and sunshine, with north winds at 5-10 mph.Overnight, temperatures will drop near freezing in the Austin metro area. East of I-35, temperatures will stay above freezing, but widespread 20s are expected in the Hill Country. Winds will be light, so wind chill won't be a major factor. Clouds will
  
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• Low rain chance tonight ahead of late week warm up

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our midweek forecast will feature a whole lot of clouds... but only a little bit of rain.High clouds will stick with us through the day with afternoon highs climbing to the upper 50s. By sunset, low clouds will begin to fill in from the south.Tuesday forecast high temperaturesA disturbance to our south will attempt to throw a few spots of drizzle at us beginning late this evening and continuing through early Wednesday morning. Areas to the south and east of Austin are slightly m
  
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• Intermittent cloud cover with late week warming trend

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Spotty drizzle embedded within overcast skies this morning will attempt to throw a few raindrops at some of us... but accumulating rain is not likely for the majority of us. CENTRAL TEXAS RADARAny lingering drizzle is expected to clear by late morning with sunshine gradually taking over our skies through the afternoon. High temperatures will return to the upper 50s and low 60s today - close to seasonal averages for this time of year.We'll have more sunshine tomorrow allowing for
  
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• Gradual warming before colder air arrives Saturday

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Plenty of sunshine this afternoon pushed temperatures back into the 60s.Clouds continue to pull away from our southeastern counties along with a few sprinkles. CENTRAL TEXAS RADARClear skies and light winds will set us up for a colder night tonight with most areas dropping into the 30s to start your Thursday morning.Tonight's forecastWe'll have a mix of sun and clouds Thursday with temperatures even warmer and into the mid 60s.Thursday's forecastEven more clouds thicken up for F
  
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• Ending the week on a warm note before temps drop

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A mix of sun and clouds has dominated Thursday but we are close to saying goodbye to the warmer afternoons.Clouds thicken up tomorrow but temperatures will continue to climb with upper 60s expected. A slim chance for a shower arrives later in the day, but odds are only at 10% for now.Weekend arctic cold frontThe well-advertised arctic cold front is trending earlier on Saturday. As a result, we're not likely to have enough time ahead of the front to reach the upper 60s, but inste
  
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• Ending the week on a warm note before massive temp drop

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A mix of sun and clouds has dominated Thursday but we are close to saying goodbye to the warmer afternoons.Clouds thicken up tomorrow but temperatures will continue to climb with upper 60s expected. A slim chance for a shower arrives later in the day, but odds are only at 10% for now.Weekend arctic cold frontThe well-advertised arctic cold front is trending earlier on Saturday. As a result, we're not likely to have enough time ahead of the front to reach the upper 60s, but inste
  
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• Drizzle and spotty showers overnight into Wednesday

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Cloudy skies will continue as "warmer" and more humid air makes a push in from the south.Eventually this more moist air will try and squeeze out some spotty showers and areas of drizzle. Chances for this rise up later this evening and then slowly come down later on Wednesday morning.Overnight rain chances rise to 30%, but temperatures won't drop much with lows in the mid 40s by morning.Tonight's forecastAmounts will be light with drizzle more likely than showers, but roads may b
  
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• Cooler Monday, late-week rain, then cold returns

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- High temperatures in Central Texas reached the upper 50s to low 60s today, with Camp Mabry hitting 63° and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reaching 64°. Winds were from the north at 5-15 mph under mostly sunny skies.Tonight, temperatures will drop to the mid 30s in the Austin metro area, with the Hill Country experiencing 20s. Expect sunny conditions in the morning, with increasing clouds by late afternoon and evening. Highs tomorrow will be in the low to mid 50s,
  
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• Brief warming trend ahead of next cold snap

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today and tomorrow look to be quite pleasant with afternoon highs in the 60s... but Mother Nature is about to pull the rug out from underneath us.Intermittent cloud cover and dry skies will stretch areawide today. Afternoon highs will be seasonably warm in the mid- to upper 60s -- just a few degrees warmer than yesterday.Even more clouds thicken up for Friday, but temperatures should continue to climb with upper 60s possible. A slim chance for a shower arrives later in the day,
  
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• A bit of a roller coaster with our temperatures

  11-01-2025 14:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This morning was mostly sunny to occasionally partly cloudy. Most lows were in the 30s. Some upper 20s were found in the Hill Country. A few thermometers in Caldwell and Fayette Cos. were in the low 40s. Camp Mabry had a low of 39°, 2° shy of normal.Highs in the 60s Sunday will be replaced by highs in the 50s this afternoon. The cooler air came in on the heels of Sunday morning's cold front.Monday's forecast highsA bump in temperatures and cloud cover can be expected tom
  
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• Austin goose saved by rescuers after arrow injury

  11-01-2025 13:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin goose is flying high after animal control officers and local wildlife rescuers helped remove an arrow from its body.The goose was discovered at Mueller Lake with an arrow puncturing just beneath his skin, according to Jules Maron, executive director of Austin Wildlife Rescue. A team comprising members of the Austin Animal Center, AWR and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department rescued the goose, according to an Austin Animal Center spokesperson.
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• Instant Analysis: Texas goes from 1st-and-goal at the 1 to wondering what happened

  11-01-2025 09:27 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns needed one yard to tie Ohio State late in the fourth quarter in the College Football Playoff semifinals, but they couldn't get it.Not only did the Buckeyes keep them out of the end zone after having first-and-goal from the 1-yard line, but on fourth-and-goal from the 8-yard line, Ohio State linebacker Jack Sawyer forced Texas' Quinn Ewers to fumble. Then Sawyer set a CFP and Cotton Bowl Classic record with an 83-yard return touchdown to ice a 2
  
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• Ohio State punctuates CFP win 28-14 over Texas on Sawyer's big defensive play

  11-01-2025 05:37 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) — First-and-goal on the 1-yard line turned into a disaster for the Texas Longhorns in the College Football Playoff semifinals.Ohio State's Jack Sawyer forced a fumble during a sack of Quinn Ewers on 4th down, scooped it up and rumbled 83 yards for the back-breaking touchdown, lifting the Buckeyes to a 28-14 win at the Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium and a spot in the CFP national championship game.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like t
  
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• Iowa restaurant receives backlash after adding 'inflation fee'

  11-01-2025 04:35 via kxan.com
  
  ANKENY, Iowa (WHO-13) — One Iowa barbecue restaurant is facing customer backlash after they noticed an "inflation fee" added to their bills.Mark Odor is a regular at Jethro's BBQ, located at 1425 Southwest Vintage Parkway in Ankeny. But he says he got a bit of a surprise on the bill during his last visit.
  "It's the lack of transparency that I find annoying," Odor said. "I get it, restaurants have small margins. If you raise prices a little bit, that's fine. I think people accept that &mdas
  
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• Lisa Kudrow says Matthew Perry left a note for her inside a recognizable 'Friends' prop

  11-01-2025 04:31 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) – Lisa Kudrow recently found a note that was left for her by her "Friends" co-star Matthew Perry, she revealed on "The Drew Barrymore Show" this week.The actress, 61, appeared on Tuesday's edition of the talk show to discuss her career and her current Netflix series "No Good Deed." The conversation at one point turned to "Friends," and Barrymore asked Kudrow if she ever stole anything from the show's set.Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay, said she had, but she didn't want to reveal wh
  
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• Florida woman messages investigator instead of drug dealer by mistake

  11-01-2025 04:22 via kxan.com
  
  PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman landed herself in hot water when she texted someone she believed was a drug dealer, but accidentally messaged a Bay County narcotics investigator instead.According to the Bay County Sheriff's Office, Octavia Wells, 41, unknowingly texted the investigator's phone about purchasing some fentanyl before an out-of-town trip. Anita Bryant, anti-gay rights activist and singer, dead at 84The BCSO said that the investigator immediately responded and arrang
  
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• Hard freeze overnight, milder weekend to follow

  11-01-2025 04:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One more cold night ahead of us before relatively milder & sunnier weather takes over for the weekend.Overnight lows will fall to the 20s areawide under mainly clear and dry skies. It'll be a good idea to keep a slow and steady drip from faucets tonight, particularly for sinks and tubs that share a wall with the outside.Hard freeze expected Friday night into Saturday morningWeekend weatherAlthough still quite cold in the mornings (20s and 30s), the weekend will feature a not
  
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• 'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police in North Carolina after traffic stop, authorities say

  11-01-2025 04:09 via kxan.com
  
  (AP) – A man who fired a gun inside a Washington D.C. restaurant, motivated by a fake online conspiracy theory called “Pizzagate” nearly a decade ago, was shot and killed by North Carolina police during a weekend traffic stop.Edgar Maddison Welch was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by officers in Kannapolis on Saturday night, according to a Kannapolis Police Department news release. One of the officers recognized the SUV as one he'd seen Welch drive before, police said. The of
  
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• Unfinished homes vandalized and abandoned in south Austin

  11-01-2025 03:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --- A subdivision in south Austin, that is supposed to have luxury houses, instead has unfinished homes with broken windows and tattered roofs. The homes are covered in graffiti, as tall weeds grow in the drive way.The Southstone subdivision on West Dittmar Road in south Austin is currently under construction, according to the subdivision's website.The City of Austin's Development Services Department said DSD’s Code Compliance team has been conducting regular visits to the pr
  
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• Gov. Abbott urges Texans to report winter weather damage to iSTAT damage survey

  11-01-2025 00:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After the wintry weather that happened this week, Gov. Greg Abbott urged Texans to report any damages that happened from ice, snow and rainfall, according to a release from Abbott's office.Those affected by the winter weather can report home and/or business damages by using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) damage survey. Those surveys can be filled out in English or Spanish and are available on the Texas Division of Emergency Management's (TDEM) website, the
  
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