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• Florence ISD cancels school Monday due to water issues

  29-09-2024 21:38 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Florence Independent School District schools will be closed Monday due to ongoing water line repairs, the district said Sunday afternoon.
  According to the district, Florence Middle and High schools have no water due to the repairs. All campuses will be closed Monday as a result.The district expects to reopen Tuesday. If not, an announcement will be made Monday, according to Florence ISD.
  Florence ISD is located in Williamson County. The district has over 1
  
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• Despite win in SEC opener, Texas falls to No. 2 in latest AP Top 25

  29-09-2024 21:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Behind the strength of a 41-34 win over Georgia, the Alabama Crimson Tide jumped the Texas Longhorns for No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 college football rankings.Alabama rose three spots to claim the top ranking with Texas settling in at No. 2. Alabama received 40 first-place votes and 1,549 points overall while the Longhorns received 19 first-place votes and 1,525 points. Instant Analysis: A clunky first SEC game, but a win is a winThe Longhorns took a while to get i
  
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• Texas mom who lost son 'not backing down' in fight for fentanyl education

  29-09-2024 20:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Fentanyl poisonings continue to kill thousands of people across Texas. But the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show an encouraging sign. The numbers show a slight decrease in deaths in Texas, mirroring a nationwide decline that started showing up earlier this year.Part of the credit for the decline can be attributed to increased awareness of the dangers of the drug, DEA officials say. PREVIOUS: Mother’s loss leads to overdose awarene
  
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• Texas can no longer investigate alleged cases of vote harvesting, federal judge says

  29-09-2024 20:20 via kxan.com
  AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — A federal judge ruled on Saturday that part of a Texas law that enacted new voting restrictions violated the U.S. Constitution by being too vague and restricting free speech.The ruling, made by U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez, immediately halted the state’s ability to investigate alleged cases of vote harvesting, such as the investigation into the League of United Latin American Citizens by Attorney General Ken Paxton.Before today&rsq
  
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• Pumpkin patches, concerts, more: Free Fall fun in Central Texas

  29-09-2024 19:44 via kxan.com
  
  Austin (KXAN)-- The Fall season has reached Central Texas, and there are already plenty of free fall activities available throughout the area.Exactly a week ago, Central Texas officially entered its fall 'era.'Around this time of year, fun fall activities begin to open up across the city of Austin and surrounding areas. But, how many of these activities are free of cost and welcome the entire family? RELATED: Kick Off Autumn With The Uhland Fall Fest, Beginning This Weekend!The following is a ro
  
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• Competition explodes amid weight loss drug shortage

  29-09-2024 19:12 via kxan.com
  
  Ongoing shortages of popular weight loss and diabetes drugs in the U.S. have spurred fierce competition between established drugmakers and an emerging market of compounded versions as telehealth companies look to tap into the fast-growing industry. GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro have become highly popular for their ability to aid weight loss. According to the health policy nonprofit KFF, 1 in 8 U.S. adults has taken a GLP-1 medication. This skyrocketing demand has contribu
  
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• Lawmakers meet with Texas man on death row

  29-09-2024 19:08 via kxan.com
  
  LIVINGSTON, Texas (KETK) - On Friday, Republicans and Democrats from the Texas House of Representatives met with death row inmate and Palestine native Robert Roberson.Roberson is scheduled to be put to death by the State of Texas on Oct. 17 amid questions about the science provided to secure that sentence and bipartisan calls for clemency. Palestine man facing death penalty files for clemency"This isn't just about Robert, this is about other people like Robert in similar situations and maybe not
  
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• Supplies, emergency workers rush to North Carolina as Southeast digs out from Helene's deadly march

  29-09-2024 19:03 via kxan.com
  
  PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Roy Cooper said Sunday that the death toll of 11 in North Carolina is expected to rise from Hurricane Helene as rescuers and other emergency workers reach areas currently isolated by collapsed roads, failing infrastructure and widespread flooding.“This is an unprecedented tragedy that requires an unprecedented response,” Cooper said at a press conference Sunday. He added that “we know there will be more” deaths and he asked residents to avoid
  
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• Supplies, emergency workers rush to North Carolina as Southeast digs out from Helene

  29-09-2024 19:03 via kxan.com
  
  PERRY, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.A North Carolina County that includes the mountain city of Asheville, reported 30 people killed due to the storm, pushing the overall death toll to at least 84 people across several states.
  
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• More than 60 dead after Helene's deadly march across the Southeast

  29-09-2024 19:03 via kxan.com
  
  PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue, as the cleanup began from a storm that killed at least 64 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and knocked out power to millions of people.“I’ve never seen so many people homeless as what I have right now,” said Janalea England of Steinhatchee, Florida, a small river town along the state’s rural Big Bend, as
  
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• Helene death toll rises while supplies are rushed to North Carolina; Florida digs out

  29-09-2024 19:03 via kxan.com
  
  PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities struggled to get water and other supplies to isolated, flood-stricken areas across the U.S. Southeast in the wake of Hurricane Helene as the death toll from the storm rose.A North Carolina county that includes the mountain city of Asheville reported 30 people killed due to the storm, pushing the overall death toll to at least 84 people across several states.Supplies were being airlifted to the region around the isolated city. Bun
  
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• Spotify says service is back after temporary outage on Sunday

  29-09-2024 18:40 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) — Did you run into problems trying to listen to a podcast or some music on Spotify, only for the streaming service to not work? You weren't alone — thousands reported problems with Spotify on Sunday.Just after 11 a.m. ET Sunday, over 12,000 people reported on Downdetector that Spotify was not working properly. Reports of an outage impacting both the app and the website kept climbing and exceeded 40,000 shortly after noon. National Coffee Day: Where to find free or dis
  
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• Spotify not working? Thousands report outage with music streaming service

  29-09-2024 18:40 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) — Trying to listen to a podcast or some Sunday morning songs, but Spotify won't load for you? You aren't alone — thousands have reported problems accessing the app, according to Downdetector.Just after 11 a.m. ET Sunday, over 12,000 people reported Spotify was not working properly.
  Reports of an outage have kept climbing and exceeded 40,000 shortly after noon.National Coffee Day: Where to find free or discounted coffee
  Problems were reported on both the app and websit
  
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• Preventative care is key to knowing chronic disease risk, Austin doctor says

  29-09-2024 18:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Preventative health care can be the key to reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases.According to an article by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of all deaths in America are caused by chronic diseases.Chronic diseases can be considered health conditions that remain for a long period. Cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes are all considered chronic diseases according to the CDC. RELATED: Chronic fatigue syndrome more common than past studies sugg
  
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• Can you stop the inflow of campaign fliers to your mailbox?

  29-09-2024 17:03 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Election season is upon us once again, and with it: a plethora of campaign yard signs and TV ads, political text messages, and fliers of varying sizes stuffed in your mailbox.You can overlook the yard placards, mute the commercials, and stop the texts (at least most of them), but can you do anything about the handful of campaign mailers filling your mailbox?It's not a far-fetched question, considering you can stop other forms of junk mail.The Federal Trade Commission says you c
  
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• State trooper stationed in Odessa dies after being hit by car during traffic investigation

  29-09-2024 16:58 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A Texas Highway Patrol trooper based in Odessa was killed after he was struck by a vehicle while investigating a crash in Ector County, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Sunday morning, Sept. 29.Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez, 25, was investigating a crash at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17 along State Highway 302 when he was struck by a vehicle, according to DPS.Ramirez Vasquez suffered serious injuries and was taken to Medical Center Hospital in O
  
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• 'SNL' alumni kick off 50th season with Trump, Harris cold open

  29-09-2024 16:56 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) — “Saturday Night Live” kicked off its 50th season this weekend with an episode packed with references to the upcoming election.Actress and comedian Maya Rudolph returned to the cast to portray Vice President Kamala Harris and James Austin Johnson played his recurring role as former President Donald Trump in a cold open that poked fun at their respective campaign rallies.Rudolph referred to Harris’s “coconut tree” line that went viral at the start o
  
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• Keeping our state beautiful with fall native plants

  29-09-2024 16:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Now that the fall season has started, some of you may be thinking about planting some plants and trees. One factor that could go into your thinking is about which Texas native plants require less watering.Good thought because, after all, the Lone Star State is prone to drought.Vernon Effenberger, an information specialist with Take Care of Texas, spoke with KXAN Meteorologist Rich Segal on the importance of making sensible choices as you consider which seeds to plant and that dr
  
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• Heat sticks around; Little to no rain in sight

  29-09-2024 12:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures returned to the mid 90s in Central Texas on Sunday. Camp Mabry reached 94° and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport topped out at 95°. Our normal high is 88° and we have been warmer-than-average for 16 of the last 17 days in the Austin area.
  Air Quality Alert is in effect in the Austin area for Monday. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for high levels of air pollution.
  September will end warm and dry and that will be the trend into October. High tem
  
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• At least 64 dead and millions without power after Helene's deadly march across the Southeast

  29-09-2024 05:00 via kxan.com
  
  PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue Saturday, as the cleanup began from a tempest that killed at least 64 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and left millions without power.“I’ve never seen so many people homeless as what I have right now,” said Janalea England, of Steinhatchee, Florida, a small river town along the state’s rural Big Bend, as she turned
  
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• Storm surge, the deadliest part of a hurricane

  29-09-2024 04:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- When you hear the words hurricane or tropical storm you probably think of damaging winds, heavy rain, the eyewall, and flash flooding. However, storm surge is often overlooked as the most dangerous impact in a tropical system.
  If you live on or near the coastline in an area where tropical activity may occur, be aware of storm surge and its potentially life-threatening impacts.According to the National Weather Service, "storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a stor
  
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• Instant Analysis: A clunky first SEC game, but a win is a win

  29-09-2024 04:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There were some great moments in Texas' 35-13 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, but there were also some pretty bad ones.Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian described the program's first Southeastern Conference game as "herky-jerky" with penalties and other self-inflicted wounds, but in the end, the top-ranked team in the country showed why voters put them there.Texas linebacker David Gbenda (33) celebrates after a stop during the first half of an NCAA college footba
  
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• Texas State squanders big lead, Sam Houston wins 40-39 on late field goal

  29-09-2024 04:11 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Christian Pavon narrowly made a 24-yard field goal with six seconds remaining for Sam Houston's first lead of the game and the Bearkats held on for a 40-39 win over Texas State on Saturday at NRG Stadium, home of the NFL's Houston Texans.Sam Houston fell behind 22-0 in the first quarter, 32-21 at the break and 39-21 with 11:57 remaining in the third quarter. No. 1 Texas claims first-ever SEC game 35-13 over Mississippi StateThen the Bearkats defense took over. Sam
  
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• Aggies score late to win Southwest Classic over Arkansas 21-17

  29-09-2024 04:03 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Le’Veon Moss was banged up and bottled up with No. 24 Texas A&M down three points in the fourth quarter of the final scheduled neutral-site game against Arkansas at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.Three straight carries covering 46 yards triggered the winning drive in yet another victory for the Aggies over the Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. No. 1 Texas claims first-ever SEC game 35-13 over Mississippi StateMarcel Reed threw for two touchdowns, including t
  
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• Anti-transgender laws increase youth suicide attempts, study says

  29-09-2024 01:45 via kxan.com
  
  Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. Please return to the homepage if you are not comfortable with the topic. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call 988, text HELLO to 741741, or visit the crisis hotline's website.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A "first-of-its kind" study, published Thursday in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, shows a link between anti-transgender laws and suicide attempts by 13-24 year-olds, according to suicide prevention nonprofit The Trevor Pro
  
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• What to do about campaign robotexts, calls

  29-09-2024 01:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With the Nov. 5 election a little more than a month away, chances are your phone has received a few political texts, asking you to donate or to vote. Turns out, there are some strict rules groups must follow to text you, but there are also some loopholes."If you're on Facebook or any of the social media that stuff gets sold," one man said. "I'm sure they're buying those lists."As the election cycle gets ready to hit overdrive, campaigns are trying to reach you any way they can."
  
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• State of Texas: Polls tighten in U.S. Senate race, sparking new surge of campaign cash

  29-09-2024 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The race to watch in Texas: Democrat Colin Allred is trying to defeat incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.Cruz is favored, but new polling suggests Allred has a fighting chance.A new Emerson College/The Hill poll, funded by Nexstar Media, was released Thursday. According to the poll, 49% of voters support incumbent Republican Ted Cruz, while 45% support Democratic challenger Colin Allred. Six percent are undecided in that race. The results fall within the poll's margin of
  
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• No. 1 Texas claims first-ever SEC game 35-13 over Mississippi State

  29-09-2024 00:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas made things hard on itself at times Saturday with penalties and other mistakes, but they typically had an explosive play ready to bail them out.The No. 1 Longhorns opened Southeastern Conference play with a 35-13 win over Mississippi State in front of 101,388 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, but it certainly wasn't the cleanest game they've played. How Texas’ defense became one of the best in the countryThe Longhorns committed eight penalties, with three of them w
  
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• Manning to Moore for long TD lifts No. 1 Texas to 14-6 halftime lead in SEC opener

  29-09-2024 00:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Explosive plays and timely defensive stands helped No. 1 Texas cling to a 14-6 halftime lead over Mississippi State in the Southeastern Conference opening game Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.Arch Manning, starting at quarterback for the second consecutive game in place of the injured Quinn Ewers, hit DeAndre Moore with a 49-yard touchdown pass in the waning moments of the first half to give the Longhorns their lead. Manning finished the half 15-for-19 for 202 yards.
  
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