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• 1 dead in south Austin homicide Monday

  02-07-2024 03:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide Monday night in south Austin where one person died.
  The investigation occurred in the 6700 block of Windrift Way, just north of West William Cannon Drive roughly three blocks west of South First Street.Sgt. Lee Knouse with APD's Public Information Office said the initial "shoot/stab hotshot call" came in at 5:39 p.m. The caller said someone with "penetrating trauma" needed medical assistance.
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• Ozempic, Wegovy may be linked to risk of rare form of blindness: study

  04-07-2024 23:47 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) — Those who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have an increased risk of developing a rare form of blindness, though future research is needed to make a final determination, researchers in a new study said.
  Published Wednesday in the medical journal JAMA Ophthalmology, the study analyzed more than 16,800 people in the Boston area over the past six years, none of whom initially had the eye condition, called nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).
  NAOIN occurs when there
  
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• Birth of Caesar Salad in Tijuana 100 years ago recognized with festival

  04-07-2024 23:35 via kxan.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- A culinary festival celebrating the first mixing of a Caesar Salad will take place in downtown Tijuana from Thursday to Sunday, involving 50 well-known chefs from across the region.The original recipe was conceived in a restaurant at Caesar's Hotel in downtown Tijuana about 100 years ago.
  The man who first mixed the now famous salad is César Cardini, an immigrant from Italy. On July 4th, there will be an unveiling of a statue honoring Cardini.Throughout the we
  
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• U.S. Coast Guard warns of 'multiple' shark attacks, sightings at South Padre Island

  04-07-2024 22:10 via kxan.com
  
  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Coast Guard is advising beachgoers at South Padre Island to not go into the water after multiple shark attacks and sightings were reported.South Padre Island officials confirmed one person was transported to a hospital following a severe shark attack.The first reported shark attack happened at approximately 11 a.m. along Beach Access 14, near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill.
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• 'It is not safe': Kyle works toward improving sidewalks across the city

  04-07-2024 21:16 via kxan.com
  
  KYLE, Texas (KXAN) – The Perez family has lived on a tree-lined Kyle street for nearly 15 years. While it’s undoubtedly charming, they said they barely get out to enjoy it anymore because of increasing traffic safety concerns. Anita Perez said she once enjoyed going out for walks but isn’t going for many now. “It really concerns me to see that I’m not walking anymore,” Anita said. “It is too dangerous for me now. I don't want to walk on the str
  
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• Video shows Hurricane Beryl's path of destruction through Jamaica, eastern Caribbean

  04-07-2024 20:26 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) —  Flooded bridges, bending trees, and flying debris are just a few of the things that can be seen looking at video of Hurricane Beryl's destructive path through Jamaica and the eastern Caribbean this week.
  Videos started popping up on the social media site X showing just how strong the hurricane was.One video showed the Flat Bridge, a historic Jamaican landmark, completely flooded by the Rio Cobre river.
  Another shows debris from a Jamaican hotel facade flying through the a
  
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• Hurricane Beryl weakens to Category 2 storm as it nears Cayman Islands

  04-07-2024 20:09 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Beryl brought strong winds, dangerous storm surge and damaging winds to the Cayman Islands Thursday.As of 5 p.m., the storm's maximum sustained winds were 110 mph, making it a Category 2 hurricane. Beryl has battled wind shear since it entered the Caribbean.On Friday morning, the storm will move over the Yucatan Peninsula, where it is forecast to remain a hurricane until it makes landfall. Friday night, Beryl is expected to emerge over the southwestern Gulf o
  
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• Hurricane Beryl downgraded to Category 3 storm as it nears Cayman Islands

  04-07-2024 20:09 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Beryl will bring strong winds, dangerous storm surge and damaging winds to the Cayman Islands Thursday.As of 11 a.m., the storm's maximum sustained winds decreased to 110 mph, making it a Category 3 hurricane.Beryl is forecast to be near major hurricane intensity on Thursday as it passes by the Cayman Islands. On Friday morning, the storm will move over the Yucatan Peninsula, where it is forecast to remain a hurricane until it makes landfall.On Friday night,
  
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• Texas sees lower milk prices this summer

  04-07-2024 19:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This summer, purchasing a gallon of milk will not hurt your pockets as much.According to Texas A&M Agri-life, the reason is because dairy prices seem to be lower. Unfortunately, Texas dairy producers are feeling the effects of this price drop.
  These low prices in combination with current drought conditions are pushing farmers to pay more for their cattle's feed.
  Dairy demands are high, and milk is not the dairy ingredient consumers are stocking up on--cheese is.
  The demand f
  
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• Police release information on Saturday’s motorcycle fatality

  04-07-2024 17:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police released information on a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle at the 2400 block of South MoPac northbound on Saturday, June 29.Officers responded to the crash at about 11:56 p.m. after the motorcycle rider, Christopher Hale, fell off the motorcycle and then was hit by another vehicle, the report says.Police say Hale was transported to the hospital and was later pronounced dead.The driver of the vehicle was not impaired, according to the report, an
  
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• GoodPop calls out competitor, pulls JonnyPops into court

  04-07-2024 17:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) -- Austin popsicle company GoodPop is suing one of its competitors, JonnyPops, claiming it's falsely advertising a better-for-you product.In a June 27 lawsuit, GoodPop — incorporated as Natural Frozen Pops Inc. — claims JonnyPops aren't as healthy as they come across. The suit states that the two main ingredients in JonnyPops are water and cane sugar, with the popsicles having about 66% more added sugar per fluid ounce than a traditional Coca-Cola. On
  
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• How Austin enforces its fireworks ordinance

  04-07-2024 16:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since the City of Austin adopted its fireworks ordinance, the storage, use and handling of fireworks within city limits was deemed illegal.The Austin Fire Department (AFD) was the primary organization that sought compliance with the ordinance.AFD originally sent an engine and a truck company to all reported fireworks violations; however, in the late 90s, the department changed its approach and the city established a fireworks hotline, or 311, to report non-emergency violati
  
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• How to get a fireworks permit in Austin, other things to know

  04-07-2024 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — While using or selling fireworks within the City of Austin is illegal, there are still options available to have a fireworks display, and the first thing required is a fireworks permit.The permits, which cost $200, are issued by AFD Special Events and only if the necessary requirements are met. RequirementsAccording to the city, requests for aerial fireworks need to be submitted at least 30 days before the scheduled event, while requests for flame effects, open flame p
  
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• 1 dead, 2 injured in northwest Austin overnight crash

  04-07-2024 14:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person died and two others were seriously injured in a crash in northwest Austin overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning.
  Austin-Travis County EMS said on X medics responded shortly after midnight to a crash between two vehicles in the 11800 block of Research Boulevard Northbound.
  Three people were involved in the crash, and one of them was trapped in their vehicle and had to be extricated.
  ATCEMS said one adult was pronounced dead on the scene and two other were transport
  
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• How long has Willie Nelson held the 4th of July Picnic?

  04-07-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The above video shows KXAN's coverage of when it was announced Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic concert would not be held in Texas in 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Willie Nelson held the inaugural 4th of July Picnic concert in 1973; however, the now-annual festival has had its fair share of incidents along the way.During the second annual picnic, there was a fire which destroyed property. The following year, Nelson was fined $1,000 for violating the Texas Mass Gatherings Act.Before
  
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• Austin still in Beryl's Cone of Uncertainty

  04-07-2024 13:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today will be partly cloudy with clearing into the afternoon. Afternoon highs go deep into the 90s to several at triple digits. Yesterday's high of 101° marked the seventh consecutive day of a triple-digit high at Camp Mabry.Again, today, Milam County will be under a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m. Most of the area's highest heat index readings will range from 103° to 107°.Tonight will be warm under a mostly clear sky.
  First: A cool frontA cool front in North Texas on Fri
  
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• Lake Travis boys finish fourth in national high school golf tournament

  04-07-2024 03:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After winning the UIL Class 6A boys golf championship in April, the Lake Travis Cavaliers finished fourth at the 2024 PGA High School National Golf Invitational at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas.Cavs head coach Dustin Payne said as soon as he got an email inviting the team to the national tournament, the kids couldn't get their bags ready fast enough.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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• Lost Creek voted for independence from the City of Austin -- what now?

  04-07-2024 02:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Driving through the Lost Creek area, a small community just southwest of downtown Austin, you're not going to see a shortage of American flags heading into Independence Day.
  It's a community that values that independence a great deal. This year, it utilized a new state law to disannex from the City of Austin.
  "This is new, this is something that hasn't happened yet and we're still figuring it out and figuring out what everything means," said Leslie Odom, a community advocate who
  
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• USMNT returns to Austin, Q2 Stadium for international friendly in October

  04-07-2024 01:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —The United States Soccer Federation announced recently, that the U.S. Men's National Team will make its long-awaited return to Q2 Stadium. On Oct. 12, USMNT will host a friendly match against a familiar North American opponent, Panama.
  Coming off a disappointing showing in the Copa America, which included a shocking upset loss to the Panama team, there is a lot of uncertainty within the team. One of the largest storylines post-tournament was the status of current manager Gre
  
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• Texas inmates in uncooled prisons plead for relief in another hot summer

  04-07-2024 01:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- As the summer heats up, some of the Texas' nearly 90,000 inmates living in uncooled prisons are begging for relief. Reports of dehydration, heat rash, and desperate attempts to cool down with toilet water accentuate years-long demands to air-condition the state's prison system."I will never forget the inmate who was drinking from a toilet last summer because the ice cooler was without water and ice all day," one inmate at TDCJ's Coffield Unit wrote in a letter to KXAN last mo
  
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• Some worry Taylor firework show could impact egret colony

  04-07-2024 01:27 via kxan.com
  
  TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) – Two years after a video surfaced showing hundreds of birds startled by fireworks, which caused them to fly into power lines and explode a transformer, some in Taylor are still concerned.The island and lake in Taylor’s Murphy Park hosts thousands of herons and egrets. KXAN previously reported that many birds were killed in the incident. Egrets are migratory birds protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. This means anything that causes potential h
  
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• Whole Foods helping Austin-based brands go national

  04-07-2024 01:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --- Inside Whole Foods Markets, you can spot one Austin-based brand after another.Where was the original Whole Foods Market in Austin?Some of those businesses are expanding to even more stores outside the state. Tacodeli recently announced it is taking some of its salsas and queso nationwide."Tacodeli is one example of many Austin homegrown brands that started out small in a group of stores here in Austin and grew," said Whole Foods Principal Forager for Local & Emerging B
  
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• APD: Son accused of stabbing father in south Austin homicide

  04-07-2024 01:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder in the death of his father, the Austin Police Department said in a release Wednesday.APD said officers arrived at the home on Windrift Way in south Austin around 5:39 p.m. Monday and found footprints that led to the garage of the home and the living room. Officers found Hayden Craig Lerond, 22, "lying on the floor with blood on his knees." He was later taken to the hospital to be evaluated for minor injuries, police sai
  
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• What Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers said about each other at Manning Passing Academy

  04-07-2024 00:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Who should be the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns is one of the hottest debates among college football pundits and fans across the country, even though right now there isn't any question on who it should be.Quinn Ewers is coming back for his third year leading the Longhorns offense and will be the guy until coach Steve Sarkisian says he isn't, but there's always sophomore Arch Manning waiting in the wings with that rocket right arm he showed off in the Longhorn
  
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• April 2024: Which local restaurants received a perfect health inspection score?

  04-07-2024 00:10 via kxan.com
  
  The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Wednesday, July 3, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just under 500 locations were inspected by Austin Public Health in April, and 65 of those received perfect health inspection scores.Due to a much smaller pool of completed inspections, the share of perfect scores may seem inflated. However, April is a slower month for inspections each year. In April 2023, APH inspected 564 locations with 9.9% of those locations earning perfect scores.
  
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• Answering your questions about Texas ending state vehicle inspections

  03-07-2024 23:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting in 2025, Texas will no longer require car owners to complete state vehicle inspections in order to renew a non-commercial vehicle registration. The new law sparked questions from KXAN's viewers and social media followers. Mandatory Texas vehicle safety inspections end in six monthsIf you have a question about the registration changes that you want us to look into, please email us at [email protected] this mean more unsafe cars on the road?“The first line
  
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• Round Rock Sports Center kicks off expansion project

  03-07-2024 23:31 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Expansion plans are underway at the Round Rock Sports Center, with construction expected to wrap in early 2026. Once completed, the development work will add two new courts for a total of eight at the facility, city officials said in a release Monday.The Round Rock Sports Center first opened in January 2014 to support both sports recreation and events. The existing 82,800-square-foot facility features six basketball courts that can also be used as 12 volleyball c
  
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• Tropical Storm Alberto didn't aid South Texas' drought as expected

  03-07-2024 23:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — South Texas has been experiencing a three-year drought, leaving the lower Rio Grande area in a critical state with two of the region's major water reservoirs at record-low levels.
  In mid-June, the arrival of a Tropical Storm Alberto near the Texas Coast brought hope for relief, but it failed to deliver enough rainfall to help with drought conditions.Dr. Mark Wentzel — a hydrologist in the surface water division at the Water Development Board — said there was
  
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• City limiting parking at Commons Ford park starting July 4 once capacity reached

  03-07-2024 22:53 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The video above is from previous coverage about neighbors telling KXAN about overcrowding at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan ParkAUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Wednesday, the City of Austin said in a release it will limit parking at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park for July 4, as well as for other "high use periods."Starting Thursday, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) "will limit parking to specified areas within Commons Ford," the release said.There is one way in and out
  
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• 39 Texas emergency agencies to prepare for Hurricane Beryl response, recovery efforts

  03-07-2024 22:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing 39 Texas Emergency Management Council agencies to begin preparations to aid in hurricane response and recovery work, he announced in a release Wednesday.Alongside those preparations, Abbott is requesting teams develop around-the-clock staffing plans for the State Emergency Operations Center, in the event Hurricane Beryl hits the TexasGulf Coast, the release added. RELATED: The Latest on Hurricane BerylAs of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Hurricane Ber
  
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