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• Hi, How Are You encourages students to have open conversations about well-being

  19-01-2025 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- The Hi How Are You Project has been teaching students how to be aware and manage their mental health for seven years. This month the project celebrates Austin's Hi How Are You Day, with a tribute concert to the late Daniel Johnston and creating a safe space to encourage open conversations about well-being.The Hi How Are You Project was created with the intention of educating young people about mental health and well-being.The project was inspired by the late celebrated singer and
  
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• AFD finds dead body after receiving south Austin trash fire call

  19-01-2025 22:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Fire Department said Sunday that its firefighters found a dead body after extinguishing a trash fire in the area of the 700-835 block of West Ben White Boulevard.AFD said the call came in around 12:22 p.m. Sunday.An AFD shift commander said that the department's investigators are looking into the cause of the fire. The Austin Police Department is investigating the death.KXAN reached out to APD Sunday afternoon for information about the death.
  
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• TikTok says it's in the process of restoring service to US users

  19-01-2025 18:53 via kxan.com
  
  TikTok says it's “in the process” of restoring service to users in the United States after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a new law.The company that runs TikTok said in a post on X on Sunday that tech companies that faced fines if they didn't remove TikTok's app from the digital stores and other service providers had agreed to help.TikTok thanked President-elect Donald Trump, who on Sunday said he planned to sign an executive order after his inauguration
  
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• Central Texas man who unknowingly sold drugs to DEA sentenced

  19-01-2025 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Central Texas man received a 14-year prison sentence related to the distribution of fentanyl and other illegal controlled substances, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.The DOJ said 37-year-old Joshua James Calvo’s sentence would include the forfeiture of $34,567 in drug proceeds, assorted jewelry and 19 firearms and be followed by three years of supervised release.According to the Justice Department, Calvo distributed a variety of controlled substances bet
  
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• Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up

  19-01-2025 16:41 via kxan.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he plans to issue an executive order that would give TikTok's China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S.ban.
  Trump announced the decision in a post on his Truth Social account as millions of TikTok users in the U.S. awoke to discover they could no longer access the TikTok app or platform. Google and Apple removed the app from their digital stores to comply wi
  
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• American, Chinese citizens bridge international divide on 'REDnote' app

  19-01-2025 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The U.S. will ban any smartphone applications owned by companies in "foreign adversary" nations on Sunday. But the popular social media app TikTok shut itself down on Saturday night, stating that "a law banning it has been enacted."Around a third of U.S. adults used TikTok, according to Pew Research. TikTok: What do polls say Americans think of it?Ahead of the ban, some Americans decided to protest the law by signing up for the Chinese social media app REDnote. Since the ex
  
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• Movie theater deals for National Popcorn Day

  19-01-2025 13:11 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) – If you love popcorn and a movie, head to your local theater to celebrate National Popcorn Day on Sunday, Jan. 19.To help you enjoy popcorn in all its savory, salty, and sweet forms, movie theaters across the U.S. are offering deals.Movie theater deals for National Popcorn DayAMC TheatresAMC Theatres will offer unlimited refills on any size popcorn purchase on Sunday.Regal CinemasRegal Crown Club members can get a free small popcorn with any ticket purchase on Sunday. New
  
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• Wintry mix expected tonight across Central Texas

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We are just a few hours away from wintry conditions taking hold and bringing with it a chance of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Clouds have now moved in trapping our temperatures in the mid 30s and most likely keeping them there through the rest of the day.A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from now until noon Wednesday due to dangerous temperatures and wind chills.Cold Weather Advisory in effect until noon WednesdayWind chill will knock another 5-10 degrees off the above air
  
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• Winter Storm Warning issued for Austin Metro and east

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --A much cooler Sunday even as the sun shines down on us. Temperatures today expected to remain in the low 40s for the day.A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from now until noon on Wednesday due to dangerously cold air and wind chill temperatures.Cold Weather AdvisoryMonday morning is expected to be much colder as the Hill Country is dropping into the teens while the Metro and Eastern Counties are dropping into the 20s.
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• Winter Storm to bring accumulating snow/sleet tonight

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Cloudy skies have kept temperatures cold with some areas staying below freezing today. This cold air is still very dry, which will keep us mostly dry through early evening.Winter storm timelineOur much anticipated winter storm should bring flurries and then periods of steadier snow with increasing coverage late this evening and especially overnight. The heaviest and most widespread snow comes from midnight-5 a.m.Most widespread snow expected overnightA Winter Storm Watch begins
  
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• Winter storm brings snow showers tonight

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Here we go! Our next winter storm arrives tonight bringing a rare snow and wintry mix to Central Texas.A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from now until noon on Wednesday due to dangerously cold air and wind chill temperatures.Cold Weather Advisory for wind chills down in the teens the next few nightsMonday morning is expected to be much colder as the Hill Country drops into the mid-teens while the Metro and Eastern Counties are head for the upper teens and low teens.Wind chil
  
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• Winter storm brings light snow showers tonight

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Here we go! Our next winter storm arrives tonight bringing a rare snow and wintry mix to Central Texas.A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from now until noon on Wednesday due to dangerously cold air and wind chill temperatures.Cold Weather Advisory for wind chills down in the teens the next few nightsMonday morning is expected to be much colder as the Hill Country drops into the mid-teens while the Metro and Eastern Counties are head for the upper teens and low teens.Wind chil
  
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• Widespread freeze tonight, before warmer weekend rain

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our gradual daytime warm-ups continued with highs in the mid to upper 50s on Thursday.
  Clear skies and light winds tonight should allow for our last widespread freeze for a little while with most areas dropping down into the 20s to start Friday.
  Friday morning lowsThe rest of Friday will be sunny and pleasant with highs in the upper 50s. Friday will actually be our sunniest day for quite some time.Friday's forecastSaturday clouds thicken up through the day with very limited chan
  
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• Sunny skies return after a snowy morning

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A morning full of snow for many across Central Texas as we saw more than 0.5" of snow in many spots. Even with snow showers now gone, the snow on the ground will continue to cause slick conditions for the rest of the day and could freeze again overnight tonight.Cold continuesWhile we climb above freezing into the upper 30s this afternoon, we'll see temperatures plummet again overnight. Wednesday morning's lows may be the coldest of this week with air temperatures in the upper te
  
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• Late week warm up ahead of turn to wetter weather

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A slow and steady warm up has kicked in and continues through the upcoming weekend.Although it's quite cold out there this morning, the afternoon will favor relatively pleasant conditions with sunshine, light winds and cool temperatures (mid-50s).Tonight into Friday morning will be our last hard freeze for a while with lows back in the upper 20s. The rest of tomorrow will feel similar to today - sunshine & upper 50s... but we won't be quite as cold at night with not as many
  
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• Icy roads as winter storm brings snow, sleet

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Light snow continues to fall in parts of Central Texas this morning creating hazardous roads across the Austin-metro and eastern counties.A Winter Storm Watch began at 6 p.m. Monday for the Austin Metro and our eastern counties where snow/sleet totals should be near or above 1", whereas a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect in most of the Hill Country where snow/sleet totals should be well below that.Winter Weather Alerts cover almost all of Central TexasWhile widespread snow e
  
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• Gradual warming trend kicks in midweek

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a rare snow day in Central Texas yesterday, our next warming trend kicks in this afternoon and continues through the start of the weekend. CENTRAL TEXAS SNOW/SLEET REPORTSMost area roads had enough sunshine yesterday to allow for any accumulated snow and ice to melt, however, there is still potential for black ice in spots. In particular, sidewalks, shaded areas and low-lying spots that allows water to pond could still be frozen over. Use caution this morning.Cold Weather
  
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• Coldest night of winter is tonight, but warmth coming

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Snow continues to melt across Central Texas thanks to sunshine, temperatures above freezing and a dry breeze.As we head into the evening and lose the sun we'll see any lingering moisture refreeze. While there shouldn't be a lot of moisture left on area roads, there will probably be some areas of black ice that develop as we refreeze tonight. Use extra caution if you travel late tonight or early Wednesday morning.You're more likely to have icy spots on shaded driveways or sidewal
  
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• Cold mornings ahead as rain returns this weekend

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today is shaping up to be a much warmer day than we have seen in a while after some fun snow early in the week. CENTRAL TEXAS SNOW/SLEET REPORTSSunshine and dry skies will stretch areawide today. Afternoon highs will warm to the low 50s - still below average but more than 10° warmer than yesterday afternoon.The next few morning, however, are looking to drop below the freezing mark, if only for a few hours.Low temperatures for the next four daysWe'll keep the warming going in
  
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• Below freezing again tonight ahead of rainy weekend

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A beautiful Thursday with sunny skies and temperatures back up into the mid to upper 50s out there. This is a much welcome day as many start to return to a normal work or school schedule.The nice weather looks to stay through Saturday with temperatures expected to drop back down below freezing for tonight and close to or below freezing on Friday night as well.Temperatures tonightAs we move into the weekend, cloud coverage will start to pick up as we get into Saturday with rain c
  
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• At least two more freezes before warmer, wetter days

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures started cold and in some places record cold. Austin's Camp Mabry dropped to 20º making for our coldest morning of the season. At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport we dropped to 16º setting a new record. CENTRAL TEXAS SNOW/SLEET REPORTSIt's safe to say temperatures have bottomed out and our nights and days will not be as cold for at least the next week or more.
  We still have some freezes ahead with lows in the upper 20s to near 30º tonight thanks
  
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• At least two more freezes before warmer and wetter days

  19-01-2025 12:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures started cold and in some places record cold. Austin's Camp Mabry dropped to 20º making for our coldest morning of the season. At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport we dropped to 16º setting a new record. CENTRAL TEXAS SNOW/SLEET REPORTSIt's safe to say temperatures have bottomed out and our nights and days will not be as cold for at least the next week or more.
  We still have some freezes ahead with lows in the upper 20s to near 30º tonight thanks
  
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• Solar farms are booming in the US and putting thousands of hungry sheep to work

  19-01-2025 07:06 via kxan.com
  
  BUCKHOLTS, Texas (AP) — On rural Texas farmland, beneath hundreds of rows of solar panels, a troop of stocky sheep rummage through pasture, casually bumping into one another as they remain committed to a single task: chewing grass.
  The booming solar industry has found an unlikely mascot in sheep as large-scale solar farms crop up across the U.S. and in the plain fields of Texas. In Milam County, outside Austin, SB Energy operates the fifth-largest solar project in the country, capable of g
  
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• How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

  19-01-2025 06:45 via kxan.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that's probably because it has, at least if you're measuring via internet time. What's now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
  Starting in 2017, when the Chinese social video app merged with its competitor Musical.ly, TikTok has grown from a niche teen app into a global trendsetter. While, of course, also emerging as a potential national security threat, according to U.S. offici
  
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• TikTok goes dark as U.S. ban takes effect

  19-01-2025 06:20 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok users in the United States were not able to watch videos on the popular social media platform on Saturday evening, just hours before a federal ban on the popular social media platform was set to take effect.
  The company's app was also removed from prominent app stores, including the ones operated by Apple and Google, while its website told users that the short-form video platform was no longer available.When users opened the TikTok app on Saturday evening, they encou
  
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• TikTok goes dark in the US

  19-01-2025 05:15 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect.
  By 10:50pm Eastern Standard Time, the app was not found on Apple and Google’s app stores, which are prohibited from offering the platform under a law that required TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform or face a U.S. ban.
  When users opened the TikTok
  
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• Central Texas braces for storm: Crews, TxDOT ready

  19-01-2025 02:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- What started off as a perfect Saturday in Austin quickly changed in the afternoon, reminding Central Texas winter is not over. From city crews, to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), to electric companies everyone is getting ready for what might happen in the next few days. Cold weather tips for pet ownersIf the parking lot at Pease Park was any indication, people were taking advantage of a nice, sunny Saturday afternoon.Calm before the storm"It's such a beautiful da
  
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• 25 year old receives 40-year prison sentence for child sexual assault

  19-01-2025 02:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 25-year-old man was sentenced December 11 for multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and trafficking of a child, according to Hays County court records.Diego Alejandro Cortez pled guilty to those charges. The court sentenced him to serve 40 years in state prison. He will receive 529 days of jail credit towards his sentence. PREVIOUS: Registered sex offender engaged in this behavior ‘shortly after bonding out’The Hays County Sheriff's Office had arr
  
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• GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: 'We're going to keep our word'

  19-01-2025 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker. But some of his opponents believe the fight is not over.Burrows shared a message of unity in his acceptance speech after facing pressure from his own party to step down from the race.“Recent days have tested our bonds, yet they’ve also proven that this institution is greater than any one individual or
  
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• No. 5 Florida thumps Texas 84-60 behind big second half

  19-01-2025 00:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 5 Florida outscored Texas 47-30 in the second half to run away with an 84-60 win in Southeastern Conference men's basketball action Saturday at the Stephen O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida.The Gators shot 58% in the second half, connecting on 18 of 31 field goal attempts including 5 of 9 from 3-point range. Texas was 10-for-27 from the field in the second half and 2-for-10 from 3-point range. Reports: Sarkisian gets contract extension after declining NFL intervi
  
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