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• PHOTOS: Shib Sibs compete in short dance at South Korea 2018

  19-02-2018 12:11 via kxan.com
  Check out these photos of Alex and Maia Shibutani competing in short dance at South Korea 2018!WATCH the Shib Sibs in action here.Photos: Alex and Maia Shibutani Compete in Short Dance at South Korea 2018GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 19:Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani of the United States compete during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Short Dance on day 10 of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Gangneung Ice Arena on February 19, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.(Photo
  
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• East Austin's Green & White Grocery named historic landmark

  06-05-2024 19:53 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Monday, May 6, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A nearly 100-year-old Austin institution is officially a historic landmark, following approval by Austin City Council late last week.Green & White Grocery, located at 1201 E. Seventh St. in east Austin, received the historic designation Thursday, months after Austin's Historic Landmark Commission first initiated the historic zoning process in November.Norberto T. Lopez founded
  
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• Nick Bannin named new KXAN Chief Meteorologist

  06-05-2024 19:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- KXAN announced on Monday Nick Bannin is the KXAN First Warning Weather Team's new chief meteorologist.
  Bannin joined KXAN in 2021 after spending a total of 10 years in western Massachusetts as a meteorologist in the area, where he won the First-Place award for Best On-Air Personality from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, an AP Award for Best Weather Coverage along with several team Emmy and Regional Murrow awards.Bannin was born in Bristol, England, then moved to Manc
  
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• Police find weed positive for fentanyl in Austin; man arrested

  06-05-2024 19:13 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Monday, May 6, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department conducted a sting operation and arrested a man Thursday after he was allegedly found with both crack cocaine and marijuana that tested positive for fentanyl.Police from APD's organized crime division's gang suppression unit honed in on "high narcotics trafficking locations," where an undercover officer went to purchase drugs, per police documents. The
  
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• Lakeline farmers' market relocating to new Cedar Park site

  06-05-2024 18:15 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Monday, May 6, 2024.CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Texas Farmers' Market's Lakeline location will relocate to Cedar Park's Bell District later this month, TFM announced last week.Beginning May 25, the market will be held each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. yearround, per the release. The Bell District development is located at 200 S. Bell Blvd., Cedar Park.The new site will feature additional free parking, greenspace, s
  
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• A time to think about clean air and how to protect it

  06-05-2024 17:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- May 6 through 10 is Air Quality Awareness Week, a week we all can learn a bit more about improving air quality. The theme this year is "Knowing Your Air."Rich Segal spoke with Amanda Mortl, Environmental Program Coordinator with the Office of Sustainability for the City of Austin. She explained the significance of what this week is all about and offered tips on what people can do to take care of Austin's air.She also helped highlight resources that inform people how to increase
  
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• Biden administration pauses ammunition shipment to Israel: Report

  06-05-2024 14:32 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Biden administration halted a shipment of ammunition bound for Israel last week, Axios first reported, as pressure rises over the Israeli military’s promised invasion of Rafah in Gaza.Israeli officials were left scrambling as to why the shipment was withheld, Axios reported, while  CNN reported that the decision was unrelated to U.S. opposition to an invasion of Rafah.The Biden administration has committed to strongly backing Israel in its war against Hamas, signing $
  
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• 90s on the way with heat indices around 100°

  06-05-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The overcast sky that hung overhead this morning continued into the early afternoon. Outside of perhaps a little drizzle the area was largely dry.This comes after five days of rain and thunderstorms. Rain totals averaged one to three inches but there were several rain gauges that picked up more than three inches with a few greater than four and a couple more than five.
  One of the higher totals comes from western San Saba County where 5.76" filled the rain gauge near Richlan
  
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• Dam construction continues to reduce flood risk in west Round Rock

  06-05-2024 14:09 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- Construction of a dam in west Round Rock continues with the goal of reducing the flood risk for an area of Williamson county that is prone to damage and floods.The City of Round Rock partnered with the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District to fund the construction of Dam 101 between RM-620 and SH-45. It will be nearly a mile long and about four-stories high, according to the WCID's website.
  The dam will decrease the risk of flooding for more than 1
  
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• 'Legends of Soccer' celebrate 42 years of soccer in Austin

  06-05-2024 05:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Soccer in Austin started gaining traction back in the 1970s. Many of the players who started playing in the first city leagues still play today, some of them in their 70s and 80s.Those players known as the "Legends of Soccer," a group who helped kickoff soccer in Austin. ‘Soccer city’: Council moves forward with resolution to bring more soccer to AustinFor 42 years the "Legends of Soccer" have been meeting up to share stories, catch up with old friends and of co
  
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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 up the heat midweek

  05-05-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a stormy stretch of weather to start May, our rain chances come down as temperatures come up heading into the second week of the month.5-day rain totals (as of 6AM Monday)Morning clouds with a few pocket of drizzle/light rain will partially clear this afternoon allowing for a mix of sun and clouds. A few isolated storms are possible late day, although, it's likely the majority of us stay dry. That said, any storm that does form has the potential to be strong to severe
  
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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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