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• How El Niño could impact the weather for the eclipse

  28-03-2024 17:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — El Niño is fading quickly, but it's still going strong for now and that could help us on April 8 for the Total Solar Eclipse. BLOG: El Niño fading fast, when La Niña could beginIn part two of our earlier interview, KXAN Meteorologist Nick Bannin spoke with Brian Brettschneider, a Climate Scientist at the National Weather Service in Anchorage, Alaska who looked at the impact El Niño has on cloud cover in the first half of April. Texas clouds and t
  
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• Grandmother welcomes four new grandchildren in one day

  27-04-2024 19:50 via kxan.com
  
  SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — For Tonette Scott, affectionately known as "Diva" to her grandchildren, March 6, 2024, marked an extraordinary day as three of her six children welcomed newborns into the world.
  The remarkable event saw Tonette dashing down the hospital corridors at Willis Knighton South between her daughters, Raighan Scott, and Tatyana Simmons, and occasionally FaceTiming her son Aubrey Scott, whose partner was in labor at Nacogdoches Medical Center.Tonette, now a grandmother
  
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• Airlines must pay you back for flight cancellations, major delays. How much will you get under new rule?

  27-04-2024 19:48 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Airlines will soon be required to pay you back if they cancel your flight, delay you, make major changes to the itinerary, or don't deliver your checked bags on time.
  The change was made official Wednesday when the Department of Transportation issued a final rule. "Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them — without headaches or haggling," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a written announcement of the new standards.
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• US traveler facing 12 years in jail for carrying ammo to Turks and Caicos: 'Boneheaded mistake'

  27-04-2024 19:45 via kxan.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (NewsNation) — An Oklahoma man is facing the prospect of prison time in Turks and Caicos after airport authorities said they found ammo in his luggage.
  Ryan and Valerie Watson visited the islands for a birthday trip earlier this month. But just as they were about to head home, they were stopped by airport security. Airport authorities say they found ammunition in Ryan Watson's carry-on luggage, a crime that could land him in prison for 12 years if convicted.Ryan Watson c
  
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• Another American arrested in Turks and Caicos, facing 12-year prison sentence

  27-04-2024 19:42 via kxan.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Another American man is in custody in Turks and Caicos after he allegedly brought ammunition to the British overseas territory.According to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, 31-year-old Tyler Scott Wenrich, of Richmond, Virginia, was charged with possession of ammunition on Tuesday.Police said Wenrich traveled to the island of Grand Turk on a cruise ship and, while going through a security checkpoint, it was discovered that he had ammunition in his possessi
  
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• First cargo ship passes through new channel since Baltimore bridge collapse

  27-04-2024 19:40 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A cargo ship passed through a new deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday, the first to cross the new channel since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month, shutting down most traffic in the Port of Baltimore.
  The bulk carrier, Balsa 94, sailed out under a Panama flag Thursday morning using a new 35-foot channel, The Associated Press reported. It is headed toward St. John, Canada, and is expected to arrive next Monday.
  It comes nearly four weeks after Dali, a 984-foot
  
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• Amazon debuts grocery delivery program for Prime members, SNAP recipients

  27-04-2024 19:40 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) - Amazon on Tuesday unveiled its new grocery delivery program, which is open to Prime members and recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.For about $10 a month, Prime members will have access to unlimited grocery delivery for orders over $35 from Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh and various local grocery retailers on Amazon.com.
  The program will be available to SNAP recipients for $4.99 per month.“The subscription pays for itself in as little as one delivery order per m
  
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• Forecasters predict record number of hurricanes

  27-04-2024 19:37 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Weather forecasters at the University of Pennsylvania predicted a record hurricane season for 2024 on Thursday, a “hyperactive” season that could threaten the Gulf Coast.The UPenn forecast predicts between 27-39 named tropical storms, with the best estimate of 33 storms, the most of any forecast in the 15-year history of the project. An average season usually has about half that number.“We’ve seen many hyperactive seasons over the past decade, and in just ab
  
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• Uber Eats hit with class action lawsuit in Nevada over 'imposter' restaurants

  27-04-2024 19:34 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A class action lawsuit filed against Uber Eats, delivery drivers and "imposter" restaurants includes racketeering allegations that dishonest operations have been going on for years.Four restaurant companies — Esther's Kitchen, Babystacks Cafe, Manizza's Pizza and Gaetano's Ristorante — are suing to recover damages lost to companies that made and sold food using their business names, all with the ongoing cooperation of Uber Eats and their delivery drivers, acc
  
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• Pair accused of robbing DoorDash driver for Chick-fil-A

  27-04-2024 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Two men are accused of robbing a Memphis DoorDash driver at gunpoint for his Chick-fil-A order.Devon Shead, 28, and Antonio Walker, 27, were both booked in the Shelby County Jail Thursday on a charge of aggravated robbery.According to police, the DoorDash driver was held up Wednesday night outside a home in Memphis' Fox Meadows neighborhood.The driver said when he arrived at the house, a silver Chevy Malibu pulled up. He said a man got out of the rear driver's side
  
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• Hays CISD to buy 30 new school buses, retrofit old buses for student safety

  27-04-2024 19:03 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — New school buses and added bus seatbelts are coming to the Hays Consolidated Independent School District.
  At its Monday meeting, the Hays CISD board of trustees unanimously approved the $4.7 million purchase of 30 new school buses, which will have seatbelts. The board also approved about $397,000 to retrofit seatbelts on 13 older school buses.PREVIOUS: Hays CISD speeds up bus replacement, identifies student who died in Friday crashThe accelerated bus purchases a
  
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• Harry Styles' beauty brand Pleasing opens pop-up on South Congress

  27-04-2024 17:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Harry Styles' beauty brand Pleasing is bringing its first rodeo to Austin.
  The "Pleasing Saloon" opened Saturday at the South Congress Hotel. The Austin pop-up shop will be open to the public through May 19.
  The pop-up is saloon-themed with limited-edition apparel, manicures, accessories, tote bags and more, according to Pleasing. The company will also unveil two "Big Lip" flavors at the Austin store—vanilla fig and peppermint honey.
  Pleasing Saloon comping to South C
  
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• APD investigating homicide in downtown Austin

  27-04-2024 16:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said Saturday that officers were investigating a homicide near downtown Austin. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2024?According to APD, the investigation occurred near the 90 block of Red River Street.Delays should be expected in and around the area while officers work.APD is expected to hold a media briefing on the incident at a later time.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for more.
  
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• Sheriff's office looks for suspects connected to vandalism, criminal mischief in Georgetown

  27-04-2024 15:44 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying suspects connected to three criminal mischief incidents in Georgetown.
  On Friday, the sheriff's office said the suspects are connected to the vandalism at Congressman John Carter's office and other criminal mischief at the Republican party headquarters and Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown.PREVIOUS: Congressman’s office vandalized with red paint; Georgetown police investig
  
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• Touchable, accessible art show returns to Austin

  27-04-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A touchable, accessible art experience is returning to Austin this month.
  The "Touch the Art" experience will open Saturday with hands-on art from more than 40 artists, including young artists at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. PREVIOUS REPORTING: Texas School for the Blind students create touchable, inclusive art showStudents collaborated on large interactive artwork and local artists are also showcasing about 50 touchable pieces as well.Almost Real T
  
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• Suspect taken to hospital after shooting involving APD officers

  27-04-2024 13:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it began responding to a shooting that involved officers late Friday in northwest Austin.According to police, a call came in at approximately 11:35 p.m. as a "Gun Hot Shot" in the 7900 block of San Felipe Boulevard.APD said no officers were injured, but the suspect had injuries and was being treated at a local hospital.According to police, APD officers provided first aid and CPR to the suspect at the scene.APD is expected to hold a briefing
  
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• Armed suspect dies after shooting involving APD officers

  27-04-2024 13:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it began responding to a shooting that involved officers late Friday in northwest Austin.According to police, multiple callers reported hearing gunshots at an apartment in the 7900 block of San Felipe Boulevard shortly after midnight Saturday.APD said no officers were injured during the incident, but the suspect was injured. According to police, APD officers provided first aid and CPR to the suspect at the scene, but the suspect later died
  
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• Errors cost Texas series opener at Oklahoma 9-4

  27-04-2024 05:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jared Thomas and Jalin Flores each had three hits for Texas, but it wasn't enough to make up for an awful defensive game in a 9-4 loss to Oklahoma on Friday in Norman.Texas (25-18, 11-8 Big 12) committed five errors to allow four unearned runs and the Longhorns struck out 13 times.Thomas hit a home run and a double while Flores drove in a run, but it wasn't nearly enough for the Longhorns to overcome the Sooners. Oklahoma scored five runs over the final three innings to sea
  
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• No. 1 Texas takes opener over Iowa State, wins 11th consecutive game

  27-04-2024 05:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas softball notched its 40th win of the season Friday 5-2 over Iowa State at McCombs Field.Katie Stewart went 3-for-3 with a home run, double and three RBIs while starting pitcher Teagan Kavan threw six strong innings with eight strikeouts.Stewart hit a 2-run homer in the fourth inning and followed it with an RBI single in the fifth. Mia Scott hit a solo home run in the third inning to get the Longhorns on the board and Viviana Martinez smacked an RBI double in the fifth
  
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• 3 women got HIV after 'vampire facials': CDC explains how it happened

  27-04-2024 04:50 via kxan.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new information about an Albuquerque spa that was shut down by health regulators after clients were infected with HIV.The report released by the CDC on Thursday contained data that was collected by researchers with the federal agency, and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), about individuals who received "vampire facials," also known as "platelet-rich plasma (PRP) microneedling
  
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• More than 250 musicians call for concert ticketing reform

  27-04-2024 04:45 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) – Over 250 musicians, including notable figures such as Billie Eilish and Lorde, have signed a letter to Congress calling for concert ticket reform.“We know you are hearing from many people about concert ticketing and its impact on fans,” reads the Thursday letter addressed to Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and ranking member Ted Cruz (R-Texas).“As artists and members of the music community, we rely on touring for our livelihood, and w
  
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• Paramedic sentenced to 4 years of probation for Elijah McClain's death

  27-04-2024 04:42 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) — A Colorado paramedic has been sentenced to four years of probation for his role in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. Jeremy Cooper, a former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic, was convicted on Dec. 22 of criminally negligent homicide. He was the last of first responders to be sentenced for their roles in McClain’s death. McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, was walking home on Aug. 24, 2019, when he was stopped by police officers answering a call of a “suspicious
  
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• Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly's challenge of 20-year sentence

  27-04-2024 04:22 via kxan.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — The singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.Jurors in 2022 convicted the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, on three charges of producing child sexual abuse images and three charges of enticement of minors for sex.In his appeal, Kelly argued that Illinois' former and shorter statute of limitations on child sex crime prosecutions should
  
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• Texas Eclipse Festival organizers implement refund policy following weather cancellation

  27-04-2024 04:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Organizers for the Texas Eclipse Festival are giving partial refunds to everyone who purchased a ticket after the final day of the festival was cancelled due to weather earlier this month.According to the Texas Eclipse Festival website, all tickets are eligible for "an automatic partial refund based on the number of days less taxes, fees and shipping." Texas Eclipse Fest organizers address rumors and complaintsBelow is the breakdown of the refunds provided on the festival's webs
  
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• VIDEO: SUV crashes into south Austin home

  27-04-2024 03:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department are searching for a person who ran away after video footage showed the vehicle they were driving plowing into a south Austin home.Around 9:18 a.m., APD officers responded to the crash in the 10200 block of Bilbrook Place.When APD officers arrived on the scene, they said the driver ran away immediately after the crash. No injuries were reported, police said.The video, which was captured on a neighbor's doorbell camera, shows what appears to be a black
  
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• Austin FC can make big statement if it handles league-leading LA Galaxy at Q2

  27-04-2024 01:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Winners of three of its last four matches, Austin FC will have a chance to prove they're for real against the Western Conference's top team Saturday at Q2 Stadium.Coming off a 1-0 road win over the Houston Dynamo last week, Verde and Black hosts the LA Galaxy in the lone afternoon match on the Major League Soccer slate. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. CT and the game will be broadcast on FOX.VERDE LIGHTS: It's back for another season! Tune in at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Satur
  
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Titans select Texas DT T'Vondre Sweat at No. 38 overall

  27-04-2024 00:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a record six quarterbacks were selected in the first 12 picks in the opening round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, two more rounds will be highlighted Friday night in downtown Detroit.Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and wide receiver Xavier Worthy were selected in the first round, making it 47 Longhorns all-time to be plucked by teams on the first day of the draft. Another Longhorns receiver, Adonai Mitchell, was thought by many to have the talent of a first
  
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell expected to go early in Round 2

  27-04-2024 00:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a record six quarterbacks were selected in the first 12 picks in the opening round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, two more rounds will be highlighted Friday night in downtown Detroit.Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and wide receiver Xavier Worthy were selected in the first round, making it 47 Longhorns all-time to be plucked by teams on the first day of the draft. Another Longhorns receiver, Adonai Mitchell, was thought by many to have the talent of a first
  
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Panthers trade up, snag Texas running back Jonathon Brooks at No. 46 overall

  27-04-2024 00:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a record six quarterbacks were selected in the first 12 picks in the opening round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, two more rounds will be highlighted Friday night in downtown Detroit.Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and wide receiver Xavier Worthy were selected in the first round, making it 47 Longhorns all-time to be plucked by teams on the first day of the draft. Another Longhorns receiver, Adonai Mitchell, was thought by many to have the talent of a first
  
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Colts select Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell No. 52 overall

  27-04-2024 00:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a record six quarterbacks were selected in the first 12 picks in the opening round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, two more rounds will be highlighted Friday night in downtown Detroit.Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and wide receiver Xavier Worthy were selected in the first round, making it 47 Longhorns all-time to be plucked by teams on the first day of the draft. Another Longhorns receiver, Adonai Mitchell, was thought by many to have the talent of a first
  
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