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• As drought improves, we shift into drier weather pattern

  08-09-2022 22:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This week's drought update shows a one-to-two category improvement for much of Central Texas following another week of scattered heavy thunderstorms at times. But just as we reap the rewards of recent rainfall, we appear to be shifting back into a drier, hotter weather pattern.Drought update showing improvement over recent weeksWhile days will remain hot for the Texas football game this weekend and beyond, overnight low temperatures will drop as humidity steps down this weekend.
  
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• 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

  01-02-2026 20:20 via kxan.com
  
  Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released following a judge’s order. They have returned to Minnesota, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro. The boy and his dad, Adrian Conejo Arias, who is originally from Ecuador, were [...]
  
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• Georgetown Palace Theatre suffers damage, cancels showings following winter storm

  01-02-2026 17:56 via kxan.com
  
  The Georgetown Palace Theatre said it suffered extensive damage during the winter storm that occurred last weekend.
  
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• 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from Texas detention facility

  01-02-2026 17:48 via kxan.com
  
  Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released following a judge’s order. They have returned to Minnesota, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro. The two were detained in a Minneapolis suburb on Jan. 20. They were taken [...]
  
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• Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points

  01-02-2026 16:58 via kxan.com
  
  Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a reliably Republican state Senate district in Texas in Saturday's special election, continuing a string of surprise victories for Democrats across the U.S. in the year since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called it “a wake-up call for Republicans across Texas,” where the [...]
  
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• January started very warm but ended up quite cold

  01-02-2026 16:34 via kxan.com
  
  January temperatures started unseasonably warm but ended unseasonably cold. And, it was another month of below-normal precipitation. -- Rich Segal
  
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• Flying soon? This mistake could cost you $45 under a new TSA policy

  01-02-2026 16:14 via kxan.com
  
  The new policy will help cover the cost of verifying the identity of travelers with insufficient ID, the TSA says.
  
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• Photo of the Month poll: Vote for the best viewer photo of January

  01-02-2026 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  We want to showcase some of the amazing photos we receive. Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of January 2026!
  
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• A much warmer end to the weekend

  01-02-2026 13:34 via kxan.com
  
  A warmer day is in store with a warming south-southwest wind. Temperatures continue to warm until the next cold front. -- Rich Segal
  
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• Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP

  01-02-2026 06:36 via kxan.com
  
  Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024. Rehmet, a labor union leader and veteran, easily defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist, in the Fort Worth-area district. With almost all votes counted, Rehmet [...]
  
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• Texas Democratic lawmakers demand reform of ICE at protest

  01-02-2026 05:20 via kxan.com
  
  This rally is apart nationwide movement protesting recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the deaths of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and others.
  
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• Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority

  01-02-2026 05:02 via kxan.com
  
  Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a Saturday special election that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority.
  
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• Man suffers life-threatening injuries, suspect barricades inside east Austin apartment, police say

  01-02-2026 04:26 via kxan.com
  
  Austin Police said its SWAT team is responding to "an incident "Saturday night in east Austin, police said in a social media post.
  
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• Austin Police SWAT deployed in east Austin off Springdale Rd

  01-02-2026 04:26 via kxan.com
  
  Austin Police said its SWAT team is responding to "an incident "Saturday night in east Austin, police said in a social media post.
  
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• Dogs can also get cedar fever, veterinarian explains

  01-02-2026 02:41 via kxan.com
  
  Mountain cedar is known to create flu-like symptoms for many, but did you know your furry friends can also experience cedar fever?
  
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• Current Longhorns shine in 2026 alumni baseball game

  01-02-2026 02:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The annual alumni game at UFCU Disch-Falk Field got off to a slow start between current and former Longhorns, but head coach Jim Schlossnagle's 2026 roster squeezed out a 2-1 victory. It was cool Saturday afternoon on the diamond to start the game thanks to freshman pitcher Sam Cozart. The 6-foot-6 hurler [...]
  
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• State of Texas: Agreements between law enforcement agencies and ICE rise as new law takes effect

  01-02-2026 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  One year into the second term of President Donald Trump, his administration’s focus on undocumented immigrants has intensified, drawing outrage in recent weeks following shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Protests have broken out across the country, including in Texas, where local law enforcement agencies have hurried to sign up as force multipliers to help ICE achieve its stated mission “to make your community safer.”&nb
  
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• Texas rallies from 14-point deficit in 1st half, beats Oklahoma 79-69 behind Swain's double-double

  01-02-2026 00:57 via kxan.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Dailyn Swain scored 18 points to go 10 rebounds and six assists, and Texas overcame a 14-point deficit in the first half to beat Oklahoma 79-69 on Saturday. Texas trailed 23-9 with 9:38 to play before the break but closed on a 10-2 surge to tie it 30-all. Xzayvier Brown made [...]
  
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• Abilene mom accused of leaving 3-year-old alone to go bar hopping because she 'needed a night out'

  01-02-2026 00:19 via kxan.com
  
  An Abilene mom accused of leaving her 3-year-old alone while she went to the bars because she "needed a night out" has been arrested. 
  
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• Federal judge orders release of 5-year-old boy, father from Texas immigrant detention center

  31-01-2026 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  A five-year-old boy and his father, who have been in custody at a federal detention center in Texas after they were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis, are to be released from custody after a Saturday ruling from a federal judge in Texas.
  
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• Former Bee Cave city manager signs agreement related to industrial park

  31-01-2026 20:40 via kxan.com
  
  The city of Bee Cave announced it had signed an agreement with former City Manager Clint Garza related to the construction of an industrial park.
  
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• How to tell if a baby opossum really needs help, or if it's just 'playing possum'

  31-01-2026 20:05 via kxan.com
  
  Austin Animal Services said opossum baby season was coming soon and offered some tips on how to tell if a baby opossum really needs help.
  
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• Austin council to discuss surveillance regulation, ask city manager to add it to city code

  31-01-2026 20:05 via kxan.com
  
  Austin City Council members are planning to ask the city manager at the Feb. 5 council meeting to amend city code so that it includes rules and regulations for the use of surveillance technology by any city department.
  
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• Burnet ESD 2 warns against controlled burning due to high winds this weekend

  31-01-2026 19:16 via kxan.com
  
  Burnet County ESD 2 on social media warned the public against starting any controlled burns this weekend due to "dangerous" weather conditions.
  
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• Digging into Armadillo Day

  31-01-2026 17:21 via kxan.com
  
  Bee Cave Bob, his stats, and history of Groundhog Day
  
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• Texas A&M eliminates women’s and gender studies degree program

  31-01-2026 14:41 via kxan.com
  
  Texas A&M University announced Friday that it is eliminating its women’s and gender studies degree program.
  
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• Williamson County GOP bans candidate from party events after abruptly confronting opponent

  31-01-2026 14:21 via kxan.com
  
  A candidate running for Congress who abruptly confronted one of her political opponents at a Williamson County GOP gala has been banned from future events by the county party.
  
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• Hard freeze tonight, abundant sunshine on Sunday

  31-01-2026 13:23 via kxan.com
  
  Much colder start to the weekend, with another freeze tonight. Sunday will be in the 50s with plenty of sunshine. -- Meteorologist Tommy House
  
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• A cold start to this weekend in Central Texas

  31-01-2026 13:23 via kxan.com
  
  The weekend will be clear with colder air today from Friday's cold front. Wind gusts of 20+ mph out of the north will make it feel colder -- Rich Segal
  
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• Texas Governor calls for investigation into student-led protests against ICE

  31-01-2026 04:11 via kxan.com
  
  Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Friday he is directing the Texas Education Commissioner to investigate student-led protest against immigration enforcement happening across the state.
  
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