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• Isolated storms late day, low severe risk

  27-03-2023 12:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Although no day looks like a washout, every day this week will bring a low chance of showers and storms, but little in the way of meaningful rain is expected.A few isolated storms are possible this evening into early night (5PM-11PM) with a low risk of strong to severe storms east of I-35. Coverage looks minimal, but one or two storms may have just enough strength to bring a hail risk.Low risk of sever storms east of I-35 late MondayA weak cold front will slide in early Tuesday
  
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• Rouse's Savannah Skopal helping create legacy with Raiders with 'Unified P.E.'

  06-05-2024 04:25 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — Sports are a great unifier. They can bring different people together to enjoy competition. At Rouse High School, that's the case for athletes like Maddalynn Poirier.
  "I like to play lots of sports [and] games," said the freshman. "It just makes me feel included."MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersPoirier gets plenty of opportunities to compete at Rouse in
  
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• Some UT Austin students wonder about the fate of their commencement ceremony

  06-05-2024 04:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – As some universities change their graduation commencement ceremonies – with at least one university going as far as to cancel it –  some University of Texas at Austin wonder if something could happen to theirs on Saturday. Students and people protesting on U.S. college campuses against Israel’s war in Gaza have college officials worried that further protests could interfere with graduate commencement ceremonies. The University of Southern Califor
  
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• Texas football lands San Jose State CB Jay'Vion Cole in transfer portal

  06-05-2024 03:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns landed an all-conference defensive back in the transfer portal Sunday.Jay'Vion Cole, an honorable mention all-Mountain West Conference performer for San Jose State in 2023, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he will be a Longhorn in 2024.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersCole said he entered the transfer portal on April 29 and had offers
  
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• Here's when triple digits begin in Austin

  06-05-2024 01:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --Meteorological summer begins in less than four weeks, and with 90-degree days making a return to Central Texas this week, you may be curious about summer heat and potential triple digits.Astronomical summer doesn't begin until June 20, but meteorological summer begins June 1 and continues through August 31.The dates of meteorological seasons don’t fluctuate each year and instead include whole months in groups of three. This makes it easier to compare the same season with pr
  
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• Longhorns can't secure sweep, drop finale to No. 14 Oklahoma State 7-2

  06-05-2024 00:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas clinched the series against No. 14 Oklahoma State on Saturday but fell short of a sweep with a 7-2 loss Sunday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.The loss moves the Longhorns back into a tie for second place with the Cowboys and West Virginia at 15-9 in Big 12 play. No. 22 Oklahoma swept Texas Tech and has a 3-game lead over the field at 18-6 with two series remaining.SATURDAY'S GAME: Belyeu’s blast helps Texas clinch series over No. 14 Oklahoma StateLonghorns head coach
  
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• Texas softball claims Big 12 regular season title with another mercy-rule win over Texas Tech

  05-05-2024 23:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Three consecutive wins via the 8-run rule over Texas Tech led No. 1 Texas to something the program hasn't done since 2010.The Longhorns thumped the Red Raiders 14-4 in five innings to clinch the program's first Big 12 regular season championship in nearly 15 years. They'll be the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament that begins Wednesday in Oklahoma City with a program-record 23 Big 12 wins. SATURDAY'S GAME: Texas softball equals program record for runs in a game after t
  
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• Walk against antisemitism at Texas Capitol, held same time as pro-Palestinian 'May Day' protest

  05-05-2024 18:53 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Sunday, May 5, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN)—Set to walk against antisemitism, Jewish community members are continuing to raise their voices as the Israel-Hamas war fails to reach a ceasefire.
  Organizers said this walk is to support Jewish college students. This comes as pro-Palestinian protests on the University Texas at Austin campus have escalated over the past few weeks, disrupting campus operations. DPS troope
  
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• Flash Flood Alley poses problems in Central Texas

  05-05-2024 18:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Parts of the KXAN viewing area have been inundated with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms since May 1. Lampasas and San Saba counties had flood issues prompting numerous flash flood warnings. Flood issues were noted on the Lampasas River near Kempner when the river's flood stage went over 18 feet.The local weather takes many turns during the year. There are times when we go weeks without much rain, then take on more rain in a short period of time that will often lead t
  
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• UT Austin demonstrators set to protest Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Thursday, May 5, 2024.against Israel-Hamas war again Sunday

  05-05-2024 17:24 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Sunday, May 5, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Protestors are expected to gather again at the University of Texas Austin campus on Sunday afternoon in a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas war, according to Austin’s Palestine Solidarity Committee organizers. UT Austin demonstrators are demanding that the University of Texas divest from weapons manufacturing companies selling arms to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and
  
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• UT Austin demonstrators set to protest against Israel-Hamas war again Sunday

  05-05-2024 17:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Protestors are expected to gather again at the University of Texas Austin campus on Sunday afternoon in a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas war, according to Austin’s Palestine Solidarity Committee organizers. UT Austin demonstrators are demanding that the University of Texas divest from weapons manufacturing companies selling arms to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and that University of Texas President Jay Hartzell resign.  Some for, others against how UT
  
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• Strange holidays for every day in May

  05-05-2024 17:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — May is full of popular holidays, such as Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day and Memorial Day, but there are a few other holidays to celebrate that are a bit on the strange side. Strange holidays for every day in AprilMay 1Phone in Sick Day & Learn to Ride a Bike Day
  May 2National Play Your Ukulele Day & Take a Baby to Lunch DayMay 3Lumpy Rug Day & National Two Different Colored Shoes DayMay 4National Start Seeing Monarchs Day & Petite and Proud DayMay 5Hug a Shed a
  
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• Austin eyes grant to support home-based child care providers

  05-05-2024 15:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin city leaders are working to build out a grant program to help provide financial assistance for certain home-based child care providers, according to a city memo released last week.Austin Public Health and the city's Economic Development Department are recommending the new grant program be enacted, with the following eligibility criteria:
  State of Texas licensure or registrationLocation with Austin's full purpose jurisdictionActive agreement with Workforce Solutions C
  
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• Turning hotter and less stormy this week

  05-05-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Showers are drying up and the rest of the evening will be quiet under a partly to mostly cloudy sky.A Flood Warning for the Lampasas River in Kempner has been cancelled as the river has dropped below flood stage. On Sunday afternoon the river crested just below major flood stage, almost a full 15 feet above flood stage. The river level is now dropping quickly.Much of Central Texas has had some very beneficial rainfall over the last few days. Check out the rainfall reports c
  
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• Showers and storms fade tonight, heat builds Monday

  05-05-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The potential for more showers and thunderstorms continues into this evening, but the severe weather threat has lowered. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been cancelled early by the National Weather Service.A Flood Warning is in effect until Monday afternoon for parts of Lampasas County. Moderate flooding is occurring on the Lampasas River near Kempner and will be borderline major flooding this afternoon before coming down. Flood stage is 18.0 ft. and the river crested jus
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch south of Austin

  05-05-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The potential for more storms continues today, especially for areas south of Austin along a stalled boundary.Sunday's stormsThe National Weather Service have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Caldwell and Fayette Counties (and points south) until 7 p.m. to account for the risk for damaging winds, large to very large (2"+) hail and even an isolated tornado.Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7 p.m.A Flood Warning is in effect until Monday morning for parts of Lampasas Count
  
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• Rain chances continue this afternoon

  05-05-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Flood Warning is in effect until Monday morning for Lampasas County. Minor flooding is occurring on the Lampasas River near Kempner. The river was above the flood stage of 18.0' at 8 a.m. It will crest later today, then fall below flood stage tonight.Rain totals this weekend are averaging .50" up to several locations with 1.00" to 1.50", especially in the Hill Country. Camp Mabry measured 1.14" between 2 and 4 a.m. Many rain totals of 1 to 3" since late Wednesday nightWhi
  
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• A quiet morning followed by more thunderstorms this afternoon

  05-05-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The following flood advisories are in effect:
  Lampasas Co. is under a Flood Warning until 9 a.m.Rain totals this weekend are averaging .50" up to several locations with 1.00" to 1.50", especially in the Hill Country. Camp Mabry measured 1.14" between 2 and 4 a.m.The Flood Watch remains in effect through early this afternoon. Many rain totals of 1 to 3" since late Wednesday nightWhile the threat of severe weather has decreased this morning there will still be a chance of a f
  
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• Stuver stops 7 shots, Austin withstands barrage to work 0-0 draw with Vancouver

  05-05-2024 07:18 via kxan.com
  
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brad Stuver had seven saves to help Austin FC to a 0-0 tie with Vancouver on Saturday night in a game largely controlled by the Whitecaps.Vancouver (5-2-3) had 62% possession and outshot Austin 22-4, including 7-1 on target, with Austin's lone shot on goal coming when Yohei Takaoka stopped Diego Rubio's attempt in the 10th minute.Austin (4-3-4) has just one loss (and four wins) in its last six matches after a five-game winless streak to open the season.Fa
  
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• Marble Falls HS students compete for esports title

  05-05-2024 05:01 via kxan.com
  
  MARBLE FALLS, Texas (KXAN) — Marble Falls High School is hoping to take home a state title for gaming.The high school's esports team will compete in the Texas Esports League championship in Arlington, Texas, Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
  The gamers will be playing Fortnight at the event. So far, the teams has done pretty well.
  "We are really excited," said gamer Jeremy Williams. "It is a really good opportunity to be here. There is a lot of exposure, colleges and what not. We really like it he
  
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• Round Rock's Drumgoole does it again for Dragons in triple jump, wins 6A crown

  05-05-2024 04:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Round Rock senior Xavier Drumgoole repeated as the 6A boys triple jump champion during the UIL track and field championships Saturday at Mike A. Myers Stadium.Drumgoole set the winning mark on his first jump, leaping 49 feet, 2.5 inches to edge Spring's Jaydon Shields by half an inch at 49-2. The event's podium was tight with Cypress Park's Jamitrius Jessie coming in third with a mark of 49-1.5.DAY 2 UIL STATE TRACK: Cedar Park’s Frankenberg ends career with an 800 ti
  
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• Spring rain could increase wildfire danger this summer

  05-05-2024 04:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Local fire leaders gathered Saturday to discuss the best ways to protect property this wildfire season.Fire experts from multiple agencies making up the Austin Travis County Wildfire Coalition hosted a Wildfire Symposium, sharing tips and methods for wildfire mitigation to a crowd at the Rosewood Zaragoza center.Leaders present said the best way to prepare for wildfire season is to ensure your home has proper protection in the event of a fire.Rachel Neutzler, communications
  
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• Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947

  05-05-2024 03:19 via kxan.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The 150th Kentucky Derby produced one of the most dramatic finishes in its storied history — three noses at the wire.
  Mystik Dan desperately fought to hang on with two challengers coming to him in the closing strides. He did, too, after a delay of several minutes while the closest three-horse photo finish since 1947 was sorted out.
  That year, Jet Pilot won by a head over Phalanx, who was another head in front of Faultless.This one was much tighter.
  Mystik Dan,
  
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• Man sentenced to 55 years in death of 19-year-old found in car

  05-05-2024 03:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced to 55 years in prison, more than four years after he was accused of killing a 19-year-old in Kyle.Davonte Tennille Miller, 25, pleaded guilty to murder, according to court documents. His sentence will run concurrently with a prior sentence, according to the court. He was given credit for 1,623 days already served.Officers discovered Benjamin Albert Verse's body in a car parked at a business off of Interstate 35 in the early morning hours of Sept. 25, 201
  
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• Some say beer tastes better cold. New research explains why

  05-05-2024 02:45 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Sometimes, there’s nothing better than cracking open a cold beer. Alternatively, there is almost nothing worse than drinking a warm beer.But what makes a cold beer taste better? Is it just because of its refreshing quality? Researchers have found that the temperature of the beer, as well as other alcohol, can have an impact on the flavor. In a study published in Matter on Wednesday, scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences explained that, like many things
  
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• Long lines form in Zilker Park after ACL payphone pops up

  05-05-2024 02:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Did you stop by Zilker Park to see the ACL payphone?On Saturday, the ACL Festival's X page posted about a payphone in the park.The post said, "Pick up! Somebody's on the line…Zilker Park. Today only."Long lines started to form shortly after as people stopped by to see who was on the line."I wasn't sure who I heard on the other end," said Julie Neel, who made a call on the phone. "It sounded like a southern man, but I am not sure what that entails. So we will see when
  
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• ELECTION RESULTS: May 4 elections

  05-05-2024 02:12 via kxan.com
  
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• Belyeu's blast helps Texas clinch series over No. 14 Oklahoma State

  05-05-2024 02:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas outfielder Max Belyeu clubbed a 2-run home run in the eighth inning to break a 3-3 tie and lift the Longhorns to a 6-3 win over No. 14 Oklahoma State on Saturday at UFC Disch-Falk Field.Belyeu's 404-foot blast came on a 1-ball, 2-strike pitch from Cowboys reliever Gabe Davis and sailed over the scoreboard in right field. Peyton Powell singled to reach base before Belyeu's big swing. Rylan Galvan drove in Porter Brown with a double later in the inning to add an insuran
  
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• Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in a 3-horse photo finish at Churchill Downs

  05-05-2024 01:34 via kxan.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby in a three-horse photo finish, edging out Sierra Leone by a nose with Forever Young third in the tightest finish since 1996 on Saturday.
  Sent off at 18-1 odds, Mystik Dan and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. rode the rail down the stretch with a short lead. Sierra Leona, the second choice at 9-2 odds, and Forever Young from Japan gave chase and pressured the leader to the wire in front of 156,710 at Churchill Downs.
  The crowd waited
  
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• State of Texas: Campus protest demands not likely to be met

  05-05-2024 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Protesters at the University of Texas have made specific demands during their demonstrations on campus. So far, there's little sign that those demands will be met.The demands are in four parts. The first one is for the University of Texas to divest from weapons manufacturing companies that sell arms to the Israel Defense Force. Supporters of divestment claim that the UT system funds the war in Gaza through those investments.Despite protests, UT divestment from weapons un
  
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