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• New quarterback, new expectations for Texas State football

  16-04-2024 01:11 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Jordan McCloud won conference player of the year in the Sun Belt in 2023. When James Madison's head coach left for Indiana, McCloud entered his name in the transfer portal in hopes of finding a new home for his seventh year of college football.Not only will he have seven years of college football under his belt, but McCloud is now with his fourth team. After spending three seasons at South Florida, two at Arizona and one at James Madison, he's now at Texas State.
  
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• Driussi nets late winner, lifts Austin FC over Houston 1-0

  16-05-2024 06:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sebastián Driussi scored in the 87th minute, Brad Stuver recorded his fourth clean sheet and Austin beat the Houston Dynamo 1-0 on Wednesday night for its second series victory this season.Austin (5-4-4) secured its fourth consecutive home victory and its fifth clean sheet of the season. Austin FC selected to host 2025 MLS all-star gameHouston (5-5-2) has just one win in its last five games, a stretch that includes a three-game winless skid.Austin had two shots
  
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• Austin City Council to vote on 'HOME' part 2 Thursday, among other changes

  16-05-2024 04:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council will vote on major Land Development Code changes Thursday. The last time the body held a vote similar to this one, public comment lasted nearly 12 hours. Here's what you need to know:
  What is HOME Part 2?
  The HOME initiative -- which stands for Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment -- has been rolled out in two parts. The first part, which was approved by Austin City Council in December and put into place in February, allowed for more units to be built o
  
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• CPRIT approved for more than $50M in grants for cancer research

  16-05-2024 04:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Wednesday, the governing body for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) was approved for $51.8 million in grants to fight against cancer in Texas.All 16 grants approved specialize in either product development research and CPRIT scholar recruitment.According to CPRIT, the 10 CPRIT recruitment grants bring "world-class cancer researchers" to research institutions in Texas.CPRIT was established in 2007 when the state legislature agreed to pump $3 billion
  
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• 'Missing piece': Austin bikers pay tribute to cyclists killed in crashes

  16-05-2024 04:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The twinkling of bells echoed around Austin City Hall Wednesday evening, as roughly 70 cyclists gathered for the Ride of Silence. The annual event — launched in Dallas more than 20 years ago — is held around the world to memorialize cyclists killed in crashes.Among those in attendance Wednesday were the family members of Merry "Cookie" Daye, killed in a hit-and-run crash off Cameron Road in December 2019. For Rashad Robertson, Daye's brother, he said she is the
  
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• Here's the Houston Texans' 2024 season schedule

  16-05-2024 03:24 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Houston Texans will be playing in four primetime games in the 2024 season, including a Christmas Day game against the Baltimore Ravens and a Monday night game against their in-state rival, the Dallas Cowboys.The 2024 NFL schedule was released on Wednesday, and the Texans are one of the teams that will be featured in several national telecasts, including two Sunday Night Football games and one Monday Night Football game. Here’s the 2024 Dallas Cowboys schedul
  
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• Here's the Houston Texans' 2024 schedule

  16-05-2024 03:24 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Houston Texans will be playing in four primetime games in the 2024 season, including a Christmas Day game against the Baltimore Ravens and a Monday night game against their in-state rival, the Dallas Cowboys.The 2024 NFL schedule was released on Wednesday, and the Texans are one of the teams that will be featured in several national telecasts, including two Sunday Night Football games and one Monday Night Football game. Here’s the 2024 Dallas Cowboys schedul
  
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• Here's the 2024 Houston Texans schedule

  16-05-2024 03:24 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Houston Texans will be playing in four primetime games in the 2024 season, including a Christmas Day game against the Baltimore Ravens and a Monday night game against their in-state rival, the Dallas Cowboys.The 2024 NFL schedule was released on Wednesday, and the Texans are one of the teams that will be featured in several national telecasts, including two Sunday Night Football games and one Monday Night Football game. Here’s the 2024 Dallas Cowboys schedul
  
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• Here's the 2024 Dallas Cowboys schedule

  16-05-2024 03:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Dallas Cowboys will play the New York Giants on Thanksgiving and have their bye week in Week 7, the NFL announced Wednesday.The NFL released the 2024 schedules for all 32 teams in full with game times and broadcast networks. The Cowboys open the season Sept. 8 at Cleveland and their first home game comes in Week 2 (Sept. 15) against New Orleans.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
  
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• Not enough demand to fill 2.5M square feet of new office space in downtown Austin, report says

  16-05-2024 02:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the post-COVID-19 spike of people working from home, "there's less demand for larger office spaces" downtown, Dewitt Peart, CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA), said.
  According the DAA's latest State of Downtown released Wednesday evening, downtown's weekday population last year was at 63% of 2019 levels. The report also mentioned there's currently 2.56 million square feet of office space currently under construction downtown."As these buildings are delivered to
  
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• Texas men's golf captures regional title, extends record streak of NCAA tournaments

  16-05-2024 01:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are headed back to the NCAA men's golf championships.Texas extended its streak of 17 consecutive NCAA tournament qualifications with a resounding win at the NCAA Austin Regional on Wednesday at the University of Texas Golf Club in Austin. Led by medalist Christiaan Maas, the No. 13 Longhorns shot a 5-under-par 279 to end the three-day tournament at 27-under, 16 shots ahead of runners-up Tennessee.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories lik
  
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• Austin begins search for new Chief of Police

  16-05-2024 00:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the City of Austin launched its search for a new Chief of Police for the Austin Police Department. The job posting is expected to remain open until June 10.According to the city, candidates will be identified shortly after the position closes, and the city will then begin the interview process.The Chief of Police is accountable for the day-to-day operations of APD, which includes the management of operational and administrative controls, policies and procedure
  
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• 'A mud pit': Concerns raised over Reed Park water quality improvement project

  15-05-2024 23:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A project meant to improve water quality in a popular Austin Park has some people concerned that their park could turn into a mud pit."When I was a young kid I played here all the time," said James Page, a member of Friends of Reed Park. "We would park our bikes over there and just play football for hours."Reed Park has a large field near the entrance, but with plans being discussed for a water quality improvement project, some neighbors fear the field's size will be g
  
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• How leaky pipes help trees thrive on UT Austin's campus

  15-05-2024 23:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Who knew leaky pipes could be a good thing? That's the findings from new research out of The University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geosciences.Researchers found between 25% to 50% of the water running through Waller Creek — which crosses along UT Austin's campus — is the product of leaky city pipes, UT officials said in a release. Those leaks provide a gift, allowing the creek to help nourish trees along its banks, even during drought conditions.The
  
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• Austin to celebrate Bike to Work Day Friday

  15-05-2024 23:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin and local organizations will celebrate Bike to Work Day Friday with festivities at Austin City Hall, the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department announced in a release.That department is collaborating with Get There ATX, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, Movability and CapMetro's MetroBike on the festivities. Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday is a planned celebration at city hall with free food and coffee, giveaways and mobility-specific vendors. There will
  
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• No. 25 Texas winds down last Big 12 regular season with home series vs. Kansas

  15-05-2024 23:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas head baseball coach David Pierce said while he's comfortable with the resumé his ballclub has put together for the NCAA tournament, there's still work to be done.The No. 25 Longhorns will play their final Big 12 Conference series against the Kansas Jayhawks beginning Thursday and are currently tied for third with West Virginia at 17-10. The Jayhawks are two games behind the Longhorns, but with at least a series win, Texas could improve their standing to second
  
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• Some Austin Antique Mall vendors moving to Taylor, Round Rock after closure

  15-05-2024 22:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --- Austin is losing a piece of its history. Wednesday marked the last day in business for the 40-year-old Austin Antique Mall. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Austin Antique Mall closes after 40 years in businessThe owner of the space is making room for an extension of the Playland Skate Center next door, according to vendors.
  The Austin Antique Mall announced its imminent closure earlier this year, saying its final day for sales is Wednesday, May 15.
  We have had an amazing run,
  
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• Then-18-year-old sentenced in 2022 homicide investigation

  15-05-2024 22:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced May 1 in connection with a March 2022 homicide investigation, according to Travis County court documents.Documents showed 20-year-old Omar Martinez-Desiderio pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to serve 20 years in state prison. Toward his sentence, Martinez-Desiderio received a jail credit of 777 days.The sentence was related to the death of 42-year-old Alberto Cortes-Rodriguez, which occurred March 17, 2022, in the 6500 block of Por
  
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• Simple Health: Benefits of staying fit at every age

  15-05-2024 22:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new effort gets underway Wednesday to highlight stories that focus on inspiring health journeys or sharing information to improve people's lives.
  Each week digital anchor Will DuPree talks with KXAN producer Jose Torres for a Simple Health conversation. People can watch a live stream in this story or on the KXAN News Facebook page starting at about 3 p.m.
  The stories they'll discuss this time is:Jose Torres will talk about how 2020 became a transformative year in his life
  
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• LIVE: Simple Health: Benefits of staying fit at every age

  15-05-2024 22:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new effort gets underway Wednesday to highlight stories that focus on inspiring health journeys or sharing information to improve people's lives.
  Each week digital anchor Will DuPree talks with KXAN producer Jose Torres for a Simple Health conversation. People can watch a live stream in this story or on the KXAN News Facebook page starting at about 3 p.m.
  The stories they'll discuss this time is:Jose Torres will talk about how 2020 became a transformative year in his life
  
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• DPS unveiling Fallen Officers Memorial in north Austin

  15-05-2024 21:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety will unveil its new Fallen Officers Memorial on Thursday at the Austin DPS headquarters.The service will begin at 10 a.m. at 5805 N. Lamar Blvd., according to DPS.Special guests attending the ceremony include Gov. Greg Abbott, DPS Director Steven McCraw and retired DPS director Lamar Beckworth, the agency said in a news release.Additionally, DPS said it will unveil its new memorial display, which will be in the DPS headquarters main lobby, t
  
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• Austin musician DJ Chicken George dies after cancer battle

  15-05-2024 21:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jeffrey Henry, better known as DJ Chicken George, died Friday after a cancer battle, his band announced on social media.
  DJ Chicken George was known for his "unique Jazztronica! style" that blended hip-hop with other genres of music, according to Visit Austin.
  "Words can't describe how much we'll miss him," the Instagram post from Third Root said. "We ask for prayers of healing at this time."DJ Chicken George died Friday after a cancer battle. (Courtesy Austin Boogie Crew |
  
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• Applications open soon for Austin Live Music Fund grants, $4.5M to be dispersed

  15-05-2024 21:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin musicians, producers, and music venues will soon be able to apply for tens of thousands of dollars in grants through the Austin Live Music Fund.
  The program offers grants of $15,000 or $30,000 for professional Austin musicians, bands and independent producers. There are also $30,000 or $60,000 grants available for live music venues. The money is meant to support eligible music activities, according to a release from the city.
  The city said the Austin Live Music Fund&
  
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• LIVE: Austin FC selected to host 2025 MLS all-star game

  15-05-2024 21:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The best of Major League Soccer will play at Q2 Stadium next year.MLS commissioner Don Garber, alongside Austin FC owner Anthony Precourt and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, made the announcement Wednesday at Antone's Nightclub ahead of Verde and Black's midweek match against Houston.VERDE LIGHTS: It's back for another season! Tune in at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays on CW Austin throughout the season.Austin has been in MLS since 2021 and will host the star-studded event for the f
  
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• Austin FC selected to host 2025 MLS all-star game

  15-05-2024 21:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The best of Major League Soccer will play at Q2 Stadium next year.MLS commissioner Don Garber, alongside Austin FC owner Anthony Precourt and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, made the announcement Wednesday at Antone's Nightclub ahead of Verde and Black's midweek match against the Houston Dynamo.VERDE LIGHTS: It's back for another season! Tune in at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays on CW Austin throughout the season."This is a professional major league sports town because of Austin FC
  
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• Patients can move into the new Austin State Hospital summer 2024, officials say

  15-05-2024 20:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – State and local leaders came Wednesday to celebrate the completion of the new Austin State Hospital, which took years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build. It’s not quite ready for new patients – officials told KXAN people will move in sometime during the summer – but many are hopeful this $305 million facility will help patients get better faster. “The new facility’s person-centered design and approach will ensure that f
  
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• Austin awarded $75K grant for artist to aid in highway coverings program

  15-05-2024 20:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin is using a $75,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to hire a local artist for its upcoming Our Future 35 highway coverings program.The NEA revealed more than 1,000 recipients had been selected for the awards on Wednesday, with more than $37 million in grant funding available through the second round of its Fiscal Year 2024 grants, per a city news release.The City of Austin's Transportation and Public Works Department, Cultural Arts Division
  
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• Barge hits a bridge in Galveston, Texas, damaging the structure and causing an oil spill

  15-05-2024 19:48 via kxan.com
  
  A tugboat works to maneuver a barge away from the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, after the barge crashed into the bridge shutting down the only road access to and from the island. (Jennifer Reynolds/The Galveston County Daily News via AP)A tugboat works to maneuver a barge away from the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, after the barge crashed into the bridge spilling oil into surrounding waters and shutting down the on
  
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• Records: Man charged after bringing gun to April 29 protest at UT

  15-05-2024 19:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was charged with a third-degree felony after he was found to have a gun while participating in a rally at the University of Texas at Austin campus April 29, according to Travis County court documents.Records showed 26-year-old Michael David Maule had an active warrant out for his arrest related to a charge of “Places Weapons Prohibited” for carrying the gun on the premises of the university without having a License to Carry permit. As of May 15, Maule is n
  
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• Is yoga the key to keeping teachers in Austin ISD?

  15-05-2024 19:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Independent School District said it hoped a new program that uses practices common in yoga will improve its recovering teacher retention rates. The district said the course gives teachers and students new ways of coping with stress.AISD Executive Director of Talent Strategy Amie Ortiz said the district worked with its health insurance provider, Aetna, to bring the Breathe for Change program to several schools."We received funding for our inaugural cohort of 30 teache
  
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