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• Sen. Cruz announces $250,000 in school choice ads

  20-03-2025 23:42 via kxan.com
  
  Austin (NEXSTAR) — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, stopped by the Texas Capitol on Thursday morning to express his support for education savings account (ESA) legislation -- also known as school choice. The legislation, currently represented by HB 3 in Texas House, would allow taxpayer dollars to help parents pay for private school K-12 education."(I'm here) simply to cheer the House on," Cruz said. "Right now, the House of Representatives is taking up what I think is the single biggest issue
  
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• Texas Senate passes bill to eliminate DEI in K-12 schools

  20-03-2025 23:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas state senators voted along party lines this week to pass an education omnibus bill that would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies at K-12 public schools.Senate Bill 12, filed by state Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, is called the Texas Parental Bill of Rights in Education. The senator explained at its core, the bill solidifies that "parents are the chief decision-makers for their children."The bill aims to strengthen parental rights, reform stude
  
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• Man injured in deadly I-35 crash files $100 million civil lawsuit against driver, Amazon, ZBN Transport

  20-03-2025 23:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man seriously injured in a crash on I-35 that killed five people earlier this month has filed a $100 million civil lawsuit against Amazon, a trucking company and the driver who police say caused the crash.Nathan Jonard filed suit against Amazon Logistics, ZBN Transport and Solomun Weldekeal-Araya in Travis County Thursday.Five people were killed and 11 others injured, including Jonard, in the March 13 crash, which happed on I-35 near Parmer Lane and Howard Lane. The crash
  
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• 'You gotta earn it': Sen. John Cornyn discusses potential primary challenge

  20-03-2025 22:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — While visiting Austin on Thursday morning to rally around the extension of President Donald Trump's tax cuts, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn briefly discussed his 2026 re-election campaign and potential primary challenge."I've run in a lot of elections and I've always had a primary and have -- fortunately -- always been successful," Cornyn said on the back patio of Wally's Burger Express. "My last primary in 2020 I won by 76% of the vote and it's like -- you gotta earn it, you ca
  
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• Man gets life in prison related to Hays County murder

  20-03-2025 22:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man in Hays County received a life sentence for murder Tuesday after being found guilty by a jury Jan. 23, according to the Hays County District Attorney’s Office.According to the office, 28-year-old William Rojas was also found guilty of tampering with evidence/human corpse and tampering with physical evidence. RELATED | Man charged with murder in deadly Buda shooting“During the trial, it was proven that Rojas murdered Esbin Santiago-Gomez with a firearm and
  
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• Facebook parent company buying all of output of planned Central Texas solar power farm

  20-03-2025 22:05 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A new solar project in Bastrop County will have one purpose — to power Meta. According to a press release from RWE, a renewable energy company, the project, called Waterloo Solar, will supply 100% of its output to Meta under a newly-signed power purchase agreement.Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, set a goal in 2018 to have 100% of its operations fueled by renewable energy."RWE’s partnership with Meta underscores the importance o
  
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• How much FEMA, HUD disaster funding has Texas received?

  20-03-2025 22:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Amid uncertainties surrounding the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under President Donald Trump's administration, data collected by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace revealed Texas is one of the largest state-level recipients of federal disaster relief funds in the country.Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that relegates disaster preparation responsibilities to state and local governments, with calls to alter critical infrastructure poli
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in north Austin crash Sunday

  20-03-2025 21:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A motorcyclist was killed in crash in north Austin Sunday evening, according to the Austin Police Department.The crash, involving the motorcyclist and another vehicle, happened at 8:17 p.m. at the intersection of the N. Mopac Expressway northbound service road and West Braker Lane.The motorcyclist, who has not been identified, died at the scene, according to police. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle had minor injuries. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashe
  
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• Elon Musk's social media company X, now based in Bastrop, reportedly raises $1B

  20-03-2025 21:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (ABJ) — Bastrop-headquartered social media company X has reportedly raised nearly $1 billion in equity funding, according to a Bloomberg report that cited people familiar with the fundraise.Those sources said the new investors valued the company at about $32 billion. Elon Musk purchased the company, then called Twitter, for about $44 billion in 2022. The buyout included more than $10 billion in debt, so X's new valuation appears to be roughly in line with what Musk pa
  
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• Trump signs executive order to dismantle Department of Education

  20-03-2025 21:39 via kxan.com
  
  President Trump signed an executive order Thursday seeking to facilitate his longstanding goal of eliminating the Department of Education.While the order recognizes it would take an act of Congress to completely shutter the department, Trump directed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to do all she can to achieve its end.  “Today, we take a very historic action that was 45 years in the making,” he said at a signing ceremony at the East Room of the White House that included multip
  
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• How many arrests has APD made since reopening 6th Street on weekends?

  20-03-2025 21:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Use of force incidents and total arrests along Sixth Street have declined between early 2024 and early 2025, as the city continues its phase approach to reopen Sixth Street to vehicular traffic on the weekend.The pilot program kicked off in early January with a focused effort on the 200 through 500 blocks of Sixth Street, between Red River and Brazos Streets. The Austin Police, Transportation and Public Works and Development Services departments have collaborated on the ini
  
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• Recall: Green beans sold at Target may be contaminated

  20-03-2025 21:31 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Del Monte Foods is recalling 8,242 cases of its green beans, which were sold at Target stores across multiple states. The recall was initiated over concerns the product may be contaminated with an unspecified foreign object.According to the recall posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recall involves about 197,808 cans of Good & Gather Cut Green Beans.Nearly all Cybertrucks recalled in latest blow to TeslaHere's how to identify the recalled beans.
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• Nearly all Cybertrucks recalled in latest blow to Tesla

  20-03-2025 20:59 via kxan.com
  
  U.S. safety regulators on Thursday recalled virtually all Cybertrucks on the road, the eighth recall of the Tesla-made vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall, which covers more than 46,000 Cybertrucks, warned that an exterior panel that runs along the left and right sight of the windshield can detach while driving, creating a dangerous road hazard for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.The stainless
  
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• Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day By Supporting Ruby's Rainbow

  20-03-2025 20:37 via kxan.com
  
  Ruby Plachta of Ruby’s Rainbow and her momma, Liz, visited with Studio 512 ahead of World Down Syndrome Day, which is coming up on March 21st, as a way to honor people born with an extra 21st chromosome.Liz says, “Ruby’s Rainbow was inspired by a wish to grant just one scholarship to a college student with Down syndrome. Finding out that Ruby had Down syndrome did not change our family’s expectations for her future, and we vowed to give her every
  
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• Bluff Springs homeless camp cleanup underway

  20-03-2025 19:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)—  A homeless encampment in southeast Austin is being cleaned up after months of complaints about drugs, open fires and trash. The Camp is located on Bluff Springs Road near William Cannon Drive.Over the last few months, the site has continued to grow in size with more people moving in and more complaints coming from people living nearby.The camp is in City of Austin Council Member Vanessa Fuentes' district, KXAN sat down with her to see why it was not cleaned up sooner.
  
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• As Austin overhauls convention center, which roads will be closed during construction?

  20-03-2025 19:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Work is slated to begin on the revamped Austin Convention Center this spring — and with it comes lane closures downtown.The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department flagged the planned roadway impacts as part of a presentation to the Austin Mobility Committee Thursday. Transportation officials have been collaborating with the Convention Center project team and its designers and contractors on that project as it gears up for its spring kickoff, according to pr
  
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• Man gets lesser charge after pleading guilty to 2022 murder

  20-03-2025 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man who was facing a capital murder charge was convicted and sentenced in July 2023 on a lesser charge after pleading guilty, according to Travis County court documents. RELATED | APD: Man shoots woman through pocket of hoodie, faces murder chargeDocuments showed 36-year-old Matthew Moreno was sentenced to 30 years in prison.The murder charge was related to the death of 34-year-old Angela Fresquez, which occurred near a motel in north Austin in January 2022. The case was
  
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• 'Throwing stones': Lawmaker behind District of Austin bill challenged in hearing

  20-03-2025 18:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas leaders challenged a Houston-area representative who authored House Bill 274, which would strip the city of Austin of its governing authority and turn it into the District of Austin."House Bill 274 is a simple bill, it seeks to establish a District of Austin as the official city of Texas government," said Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Houston, at the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday. "Ensuring the capital city remains accountable to the state that it represents."It's not the
  
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• Austin home to 1 of the highest rentership rates in US

  20-03-2025 18:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin metro has one of the largest rentership rates in the country, according to a new analysis of end-of-2024 data released by residential real estate company Redfin on Wednesday.The findings come as the number of renter households in the U.S. increased nearly 1% between late 2023 and early 2024, with more than 45 million renter households now reported in the nation.Austin ranked No. 18 out of the largest 75 metros in the country for its rentership rate, where nearly
  
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• Border Report Live: The state of U.S. immigration courts today

  20-03-2025 18:11 via kxan.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- U.S. immigration courts are under-staffed and overwhelmed with 3.7 million backlogged immigration cases, the most in U.S. history. On Thursday's Border Report Live show, we discuss how courts are changing what they do and how that might affect case outcomes. As well as new laws being used by the Trump administration to deport those they don't wanted in the country. Border Report Live: How green-card holders avoid deportationSpecial guest immigration lawyer Claud
  
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• What to pack in an emergency supply kit

  20-03-2025 16:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin ranks sixth in the U.S. for homes at risk of wildfires, with a significant number of homes vulnerable due to dry conditions and vegetation.KXAN Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with David Wiechmann, with Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management, to discuss the importance of emergency supply kits, emphasizing a seven-day supply of medications, water, non-perishable food, maps, spare clothes and pet supplies.Read an edited version of the conversation below o
  
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• Google to occupy downtown Austin's Sail Tower later this year

  20-03-2025 14:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) -- Google’s occupancy, or lack thereof, of its full-building lease of downtown Austin’s Sail Tower has long been a question mark hanging over the Central Business District's real estate scene. It has finally provided an answer.The tech giant will move into the 804,000-square-foot, 35-story tower later this year, a company spokesperson confirmed.“We look forward to opening our new Austin office at 601 W. 2nd this year that deepens our longstandin
  
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• Freddy's Weekend Watch: Rummage Sale and "Raros" game

  20-03-2025 14:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - For those looking to do some second-hand shopping, Round Rock is having their Rummage-O-Rama! Plus, celebrate some Austin Weirdness with the Austin Spurs this week at one of their themed game nights!Weekend ForecastThis weekend will start off with perfect outdoor temperatures. We are looking at hitting the upper 80s to low 90s for Saturday with mostly sunny skies. Sunday will veer into possible strong storms by Sunday evening. Don't let that ruin your weekend plans though as the
  
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• Which airlines had the most delays at Austin's airport in 2024?

  20-03-2025 13:30 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) — Flight delays at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport last year lasted for more than an hour, on average.The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Stat
  
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• Federal cuts impact plans to grow Texas grid; advanced energy options face delays

  20-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Project Summary: This story is supported by the Pulitzer Center and is part of the “Texas Energy Crossroads” project, a partnership between The Hill and Nexstar Texas stations examining the oil and gas industry and the politics surrounding it following President Trump’s second inauguration.`; $("header.article-header").prepend(cat4markup); const socialIcons = document.querySelectorAll("span.social-share__icon > svg > path");socialIcons.
  
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• Capitol Context: The last time Texas added up the costs of illegal immigration

  20-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  With the elections behind us, we’re shifting from providing you context from the campaign trail to context from the Texas State Capitol as the Texas legislature gets to work. Keep up with Capitol Context this legislative session as we examine bills being debated, the messages we’re hearing from elected leaders and how their votes impact us all.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas state senator has filed a bill calling for a study on immigration — specifically, the "economic, environme
  
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• Owl visits KXAN studio. Could it be an omen, or is it looking for love? Maybe both

  20-03-2025 12:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- KXAN had a hoot with a certain special visitor Thursday morning.
  An owl briefly visited the studio early Thursday, landing in front of our KXAN Weather Cam on top of the building before flying away after about 15 minutes.
  Though owls are not uncommon sightings in Central Texas, it's not every day that we see anything beyond the visual weather conditions over downtown Austin through that camera's view.
  According to the Travis Audubon, Austin is home to three common owl species &m
  
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• Warmer weekend with storms possible Sunday

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Sunshine and a stiff breeze have reintroduced a fire danger to the area. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for San Saba and Lampasas Counties, but we should all be careful not to start a fire again today. NEW BLOG: Early outlook for next winter: El Niño unlikelyTonight should be mostly clear, but some areas of low clouds may develop for some of us near and east
  
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• Severe weather threat winding down overnight

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Severe Weather threat is winding down in Central Texas tonight. There is still a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 1 AM for a few counties in the KXAN viewing area.
  Severe Thunderstorm Watch (11:45 PM update)The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted several counties in the KXAN viewing area for a level 2/5 severe weather risk.
  SPC Outlook: Sunday evenin
  
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• Scattered thunderstorms set to strike Sunday evening

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An overcast sky greeted those up early today. Low-level moisture from the Gulf helped contribute to the gray start.Most lows were in the low to mid 60s, including both Austin locations. Camp Mabry's low was 66° while the airport's low was 64°.Like Saturday, most high temperatures will warm back to the mid 80s. There could be a few upper 80s in some of the Hil
  
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• Quiet weather to start week, rain & storms to finish

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Quieter weather to start the new work week as Sunday's severe weather has cleared out of the area.High temperatures today will be warmer than normal, in the mid to upper 80s in the Austin area.High temperatures on Monday
  90s are possible on Tuesday, ahead of our next front arriving Wednesday into Thursday. Rain chances return mid-week, with numerous days of showers a
  
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• One day reprieve from gusty winds

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A chilly start to the day (and spring season!) as morning lows hover in the 30s and 40s. A jacket will be needed for most but there's a good chance you won't need it all day. NEW BLOG: Early outlook for next winter: El Niño unlikelyToday will be sunny, dry and calm as wind speeds will be much lighter than the last few days. Spring begins at 4:01 a.m. Thursday
  
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• Multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings this evening

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There is a severe weather threat this evening for Central Texas. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of our area until 1:00 AM.
  Severe Thunderstorm Watch
  The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted several counties in the KXAN viewing area for a level 2/5 severe weather risk.
  SPC Outlook: Sunday evening into the overnight hours
  The primary concer
  
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• Few showers and thunderstorms return Sunday evening

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- High temperatures on Saturday were much warmer than normal. Camp Mabry climbed to 86°, and Austin Bergstrom reached 85°. Our normal high is in the mid 70s. Winds were gusty out of the south, with mostly sunny skies.
  Overnight tonight, temperatures will drop to the mid 60s with increasing cloud cover. Sunday will also be warm, with high temperatures in the mid
  
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• Elevated fire risk ahead of late weekend storm chance

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We'll head into the first weekend of spring comfortably warm with plenty of sunshine.NEW BLOG: Early outlook for next winter: El Niño unlikelyThe one hiccup in today's forecast will be the uptick in winds. Southerly winds will reach sustained speeds of 5-15 mph, but have potential to gust up to 30 mph. This increase in wind, in combination with dry air already
  
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• Dry and breezy to end the week, Wildfire Risk up today

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It continues to remain dry outside as breezy conditions also pick up elevating our fire weather risk for the day. NEW BLOG: Early outlook for next winter: El Niño unlikelySoutherly winds will reach sustained speeds of 5-15 mph, but have potential to gust up to 30 mph. This increase in wind, in combination with dry air already in place, will give us another day
  
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• Calm Thursday; Fire Risk returns Friday

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a few days of elevated fire risks, today is a much calmer day with temperatures moving into the low 70s. NEW BLOG: Early outlook for next winter: El Niño unlikelyToday will be sunny, dry and quiet as winds continue to settle down. North winds will reach 5-10 mph, a far cry from yesterdays wind gusts of 30-40 mph.Unfortunately, gusty winds return tomorrow
  
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• Breezy fire risk Friday with storms late this weekend

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- What a beautiful start to astronomical spring! After a cooler day today, we will find temperatures dropping again tonight!Plan on clear skies and overnight lows in the 30s and 40s.
  Expected lows Friday morning NEW BLOG: Early outlook for next winter: El Niño unlikelyAs the wind turns back to the south on Friday, we'll notice the wind gusts returning. Gusty win
  
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• A warm weekend with increasing rain/storms Sunday night

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A warm weekend is forecast for Central Texas with highs both days in the low to mid 80s.
  Wind gusts will increase throughout the morning into the afternoon and evening. Most afternoon gusts will average around 20 to 25+ mph. Gusts are forecast to be a little higher this evening.There are no advisories, watches, nor warnings for the area today. However, the gusty wind
  
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• A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There is a severe weather threat this evening for Central Texas. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of our area until 1:00 AM.
  Severe Thunderstorm Watch
  The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted several counties in the KXAN viewing area for a level 2/5 severe weather risk.
  SPC Outlook: Sunday evening into the overnight hours
  The primary concer
  
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• A little rain late this afternoon to thunderstorms tonight

  20-03-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Clouds advanced into the area overnight leaving an overcast sky. Much of this day will be spent under an overcast to mostly cloudy sky. There will be a 20% chance of rain after 3:00 today.
  Like Saturday, most high temperatures will warm back to the mid 80s. There could be a few upper 80s in some of the Hill Country.A cold front will move through during the night. The
  
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• Texas squanders second-half lead in 86-80 loss to Xavier in First Four

  20-03-2025 05:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Xavier big man Zach Freemantle scored six points in the final 1:48 to propel the Musketeers to an 86-80 win over Texas in the First Four of the men's NCAA Tournament on Wednesday at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.Freemantle, a 6-foot-9 forward who missed all of last season and a portion of this season with injuries, buried a turnaround jumper with 1:48 left to give his team an 80-78 lead. Fittingly, it was Freemantle who was left all alone for the last field goal of the game, a t
  
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• March Madness: Xavier rallies to beat Texas 86-80 in First Four

  20-03-2025 04:45 via kxan.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Marcus Foster scored 22 points and Zach Freemantle added 15 while overcoming foul trouble as Xavier rallied past Texas 86-80 in the First Four on Wednesday night.The Musketeers (22-11) erased a 13-point deficit in their biggest comeback win this season and advanced to play No. 6 seed Illinois on Friday night in a Midwest Region game at Milwaukee.
  Tre Johnson led the Longhorns with 23 points in an NCAA Tournament matchup of No. 11 seeds.Freemantle made two free throws to
  
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• How to eat healthy during National Nutrition Month

  20-03-2025 03:40 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The transcript of this live Q&A has been edited for brevity and clarity.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that Texas has a higher obesity rate than the national average. It's one of the reasons why the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognized March as National Nutrition Month.KXAN Midday anchors Will DuPree and Avery Travis spoke to Lily Beasley, a registered dietician with Teladoc Health on how Texans can make inf
  
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• Woman's $2.99 Goodwill purchase sells for over $2,000 at auction

  20-03-2025 02:26 via kxan.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — They say treasure can be found in the most curious of places.That’s exactly what happened to one Ohio woman when she bought a painting at a local thrift store. Little did she know, it was much more than she bargained for.“I love to go thrifting," Marissa Alcorn, a photographer in Dayton, told Nexstar's WDTN. "I thrift for the stuff for my studio mostly. Or my house — my house is 90% thrifted.”Alcorn said she was scouring for such deals one nigh
  
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• Mother of 6-month-old girl killed in dog attack calls it a horrible but avoidable accident

  20-03-2025 02:18 via kxan.com
  
  ALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 6-month-old girl has died after being involved in a dog attack in Alabaster on Friday morning, Alabaster police confirmed.According to Bibb County Coroner Patrick Turner, the victim was taken to Children's of Alabama after being attacked by a dog on Friday. Turner said the baby was from Bibb County, though the attack happened at a family member's home in Shelby County.
  Alabaster police said the attack happened around 10 a.m. Friday at a home on 10th St SW. Police said
  
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• Beloved bald eagle Murphy, who tried to hatch a rock, found dead after Missouri storms

  20-03-2025 01:53 via kxan.com
  
  ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (KTVI) - The World Bird Sanctuary announced the passing of Murphy, a 33-year-old bald eagle, who achieved viral stardom for his work as a foster dad, first incubating a rock, and then an eaglet.The World Bird Sanctuary said they discovered Murphy on March 15, the day after widespread storms and tornadoes tore across Missouri. They said he endured some form of trauma to his head.“We are unable to determine if Murphy was spooked by something and hit his head while jumpi
  
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• U.S. Rep. Al Green speaks in Austin at NAACP advocacy day

  20-03-2025 01:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Just two weeks after getting kicked out of the U.S. House chambers during President Donald Trump's address to Congress, U.S. Rep Al Green, D-Houston, spoke to supporters at a Texas NAACP advocacy day event."I want you to know that if the Congress won't act and if the court can't act because (Trump) won't abide by the rulings of the court... there is but one remedy left," Green said during a fiery 50-minute speech. "We the people. We the people will have the last word...
  
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• APD arrests two in connection with vehicle burglary incidents

  20-03-2025 00:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department announced on Wednesday, that on March 7 officers with the North Metro Tactical Response Unit arrested two individuals while conducting a "proactive enforcement operation" with patrol officers downtown.
  APD said this was part of its continued effort to address vehicle burglaries in the city of Austin Parks. Police had previously made 12 arrests related to that effort earlier this month, according to a previous APD press conference.During the operation
  
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