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• Interactive maps: President, Senate and House results

  05-11-2024 23:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN is your local election headquarters. Follow along throughout election night as we track the presidential and Senate elections nationally and in Texas.Presidential election: The race to 270In order to win the presidential election, a candidate must win at least 270 electoral college votes. In the 2020 election, Joe Biden won 306 electoral college votes, while Donald Trump won 232. Click here: Election resultsMost states award their electoral college votes on a winner-ta
  
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• US Department of Justice election monitors seen in San Marcos

  05-11-2024 22:30 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — U.S. Department of Justice election monitors were spotted in San Marcos on Election Day after a back-and-forth battle between the agency and the State of Texas.Two Department of Justice election monitors were seen in San Marcos on Election Day 2024. (KXAN photos/Kevin Baskar).On Friday, the DOJ said it would send staff from its Civil Rights Division to 86 jurisdictions in 26 states. Eight of those jurisdictions included Texas counties, and Hays County is part of
  
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• $746M contract to rebuild I-35 bridge across Lady Bird Lake

  05-11-2024 22:26 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN file coverage from Sept. 17, 2024 with a phase-by-phase cost breakdown of the I-35 Capital Express Central Project.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation awarded a $746 million contract for construction work on the Lady Bird Lake portion of the Interstate 35 Capital Express Central expansion.United Kingdom-based infrastructure group Balfour Beatty announced its selection as contractor on the project Tuesday. The group will be responsib
  
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• Did President Gerald Ford predict a Kamala Harris win back in 1989?

  05-11-2024 21:19 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It might sound like something out of "Unsolved Mysteries" but is it possible that Pres. Gerald Ford predicted a Kamala Harris win back in the 1980s? It's an interesting moment previously lost to history that resurfaced back in August when Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee.The event — which was captured on video — happened back in 1989, when the former president visited an elementary school in West Branch, Iowa, and was posed the question by a female
  
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• 42-year-old woman identified as victim of Sunday evening auto-ped in south Austin

  05-11-2024 21:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department on Tuesday released details about a deadly auto-pedestrian crash where the driver involved fled the scene Sunday evening.
  According to police, officers responded shortly after 7:30 p.m. to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 600 block of W. Ben White SVRD EB. Angela Cantu, 42, was identified by police as the person who died in the crash.
  Police said the driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Cantu was transported to a hospital, wher
  
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• Report finds Austin is the most debt-ridden city in the US

  05-11-2024 20:13 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Everything's bigger in Texas — including debt.Online platform LendingTree named Austin the most debt-ridden metro in the country, analyzing anonymous credit reports from approximately 210,000 users in the 50 largest U.S. metros. When looking at nonmortgage debt — which included auto loans, student loans, credit cards, personal loans and other types of deb
  
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• Tropical Storm Warning issued for Florida Keys: NHC

  05-11-2024 19:12 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens as it moves near Jamaica, the National Hurricane Center said.
  Located 65 miles southwest of Montego Bay Jamaica, maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph.According to NHC, Rafael is expected to move near western Jamaica this afternoon, and a northwestward motion is expected over the next few days. Sarasota residents receive ‘nasty’ letters from unknown man over storm debris
  Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to be near or ove
  
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• Cheeses sold at Aldi, other retailers recalled over listeria concerns

  05-11-2024 19:11 via kxan.com
  
  NORTH DAKOTA (KXMB) — Some soft-ripened cheeses sold at Aldi and Market Basket have been voluntarily recalled due to a potential listeria risk.According to Savencia Cheese USA, processing equipment at one of its facilities may have been contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause a listeria infection.Testing did not find any contaminated products, the company said, but a voluntary recall of certain cheeses was issued.
  All recalled cheeses, listed below, have best-by dates
  
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• Tropical tracker: Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens as it passes Jamaica

  05-11-2024 18:35 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each year, the Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This year is expected to be very active, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting an 85% chance of an above-average season.This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.
  We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topic
  
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• Tropical tracker: Rafael strengthens into a hurricane

  05-11-2024 18:35 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each year, the Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This year is expected to be very active, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting an 85% chance of an above-average season.This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.
  We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topic
  
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• Balance of power: Who will control Congress in 2025?

  05-11-2024 18:01 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – While the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is taking up a sizable share of the spotlight, down-ballot races are influencing who wields legislative power next year.Control of Congress in the House of Representatives and Senate is hanging in the balance. Every single seat in the House is up for grabs in 2024 as are 34 Senate seats.
  In the current Congress, Republicans have control of the House and Democrats hold the Senate –&n
  
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• Balance of power: Who will control Congress after the 2024 election?

  05-11-2024 18:01 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – While the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is taking up a sizable share of the spotlight, down-ballot races will influence who wields legislative power next year.
  Control of Congress in the House of Representatives and Senate is hanging in the balance. Every single seat in the House is up for grabs in 2024 as are 34 Senate seats.
  In the current Congress, Republicans have control of the House and Democrats hold the Senate –&n
  
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• USPS investigating mail dumping in east Austin

  05-11-2024 17:49 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The United States Postal Service is investigating a mail dumping in east Austin, USPS officials confirmed with KXAN.A resident reached out to KXAN last week after claiming they saw a postal truck parked on the side of the road near Lovell Drive and Manor Road. The tipster said they later looked down into the nearby creek, where they found mail strewn across the area.
  
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• New safety procedures in place following fatal stabbing at Manor Senior High School

  05-11-2024 16:17 via kxan.com
  
  MANOR, Texas (KXAN) -- Students in Manor are returning to class Tuesday for the first time since a fatal stabbing that left one student dead and another facing a first-degree murder charge. 18-year-old charged with murder after fellow Manor student dies in stabbingAhead of the return, Manor Independent School District leaders communicated with parents and students that the district was "implementing enhanced measures to create a safe, supportive, and caring environment for all students," accordi
  
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• Texas AG deploying 'rapid response legal team' to polling places on Election Day

  05-11-2024 15:30 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will deploy poll watchers to “major counties” across the state on Election Day.The announcement comes as the capstone to three months of allegations by Texas Republicans that state and national Democrats intend to commit widespread voter fraud — charges for which the state GOP has not provided evidence.Paxton wrote on Monday that his “Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team” would “defend the ballot box f
  
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• Trump wins the White House in political comeback

  05-11-2024 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. Who won the swing states? Maps show election results in 7 battlegroundsThe vic
  
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• Live updates: First polls close in 2024 US presidential election

  05-11-2024 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots Tuesday in the 2024 presidential election, a contest that will make history in the event of either a Harris or Trump victory.Should Vice President Kamala Harris win, she would become the nation's first female president, while a Donald Trump victory would make him the first former president since 1892 to lose the White House and take it back in non-consecutive terms. A Trump reelection would also make him the first U.S. presi
  
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• Live updates: 2024 US presidential election

  05-11-2024 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballot in the 2024 presidential election, a contest that will make history in the event of either a Harris or Trump victory.Should Vice President Kamala Harris win, she would become the nation's first female president, while a Donald Trump victory would make him the first former president since 1892 to lose the White House and take it back in non-consecutive terms. A Trump reelection would also make him the first U.S. president conv
  
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• Donald Trump claims victory after he is projected to be the 47th US president

  05-11-2024 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Donald Trump is projected to win the presidency, defeating Kamala Harris to win a second, improbable term, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection on News Nation.The call was made after DDHQ projected Trump to have won both Pennsylvania and Alaska, giving him 270 electoral votes.It was a historic election with Trump becoming the first president in well over 100 years to lose a presidential election and then mount a successful presidential campaign in non-consecutive terms. T
  
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• 2024 Election Day results: Trump expected to speak as electoral advantage mounts

  05-11-2024 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Electoral maps are turning red and blue across the U.S. as a swath of returns come in following poll closures in the 2024 Presidential Election.
  Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to become the nation's first female president, while a Donald Trump victory would make him the first former president since 1892 to lose the White House and take it back.
  Recent polling from Emerson College Polling and The Hill shows Harris and Trump deadlocked in several pivotal swing states, wit
  
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• 2024 Election Day results: See the race calls for Trump, Harris

  05-11-2024 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Polls are starting to close as Americans cast their ballots Tuesday in the 2024 presidential election, a contest that will make history in the event of either a Harris or Trump victory.Should Vice President Kamala Harris win, she would become the nation's first female president, while a Donald Trump victory would make him the first former president since 1892 to lose the White House and take it back in non-consecutive terms. A Trump reelection would also make him the first U.S.
  
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• 2024 Election Day results: First polls close as nation votes for next US president

  05-11-2024 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots Tuesday in the 2024 presidential election, a contest that will make history in the event of either a Harris or Trump victory.Should Vice President Kamala Harris win, she would become the nation's first female president, while a Donald Trump victory would make him the first former president since 1892 to lose the White House and take it back in non-consecutive terms. A Trump reelection would also make him the first U.S. presi
  
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• 2024 Election Day results: Donald Trump projected to win presidency

  05-11-2024 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Donald Trump is projected to win the presidency, defeating Kamala Harris to win a second, improbable term, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection on News Nation.The call was made after DDHQ projected Trump to have won both Pennsylvania and Alaska, giving him 270 electoral votes.It was a historic election with Trump becoming the first president in well over 100 years to lose a presidential election and then mount a successful presidential campaign in non-consecutive terms. T
  
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• Who's running for Austin mayor?

  05-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There are five people on your ballot to become Austin's next mayor, including incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson. Why are we voting for mayor of Austin again?If it seems like you just went and voted for Austin mayor, you’re right. You did.Watson’s term was only two years — instead of four — because Austin voted to move its mayoral elections to run concurrently with presidential ones. This will be the first mayoral election that aligns with that change.See update
  
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• Where are Texas’ wealthiest congressional districts?

  05-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Congressional districts are divisions of states used to represent the population and are adjusted based on population changes tracked by the U.S. Census. But did you know wealth could also play a part in how the areas are divided?Texas has 38 congressional districts, and the U.S. has a total of 435, which represents how many members are elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.“Identifying the wealthiest households in these districts can be informative becaus
  
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• Travis County DA José Garza projected to be re-elected

  05-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Incumbent Democrat José Garza is projected to be re-elected as Travis County district attorney.Garza faces Republican Daniel Betts in the November election. He defeated challenger Jeremy Sylestine during a contentious Democratic primary election in March with nearly 67% of the vote.During the primary, Garza campaigned on his progressive reforms to the criminal justice system, including gun violence prevention programs.Betts' priorities include partnering with law enf
  
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• Ted Cruz projected to win Texas seat in US Senate

  05-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is expected to keep the Texas seat in the U.S. Senate, NBC projected Tuesday.Texas voters decided between Cruz and Democratic Congressman Colin Allred.Democrats held a narrow majority at 51 to 49. This includes independent senators who caucus with the Democrats.This race drew national attention and national dollars as Democrats looked for Senate wins to maintain control of the chamber.See updated results throughout the night below after polls c
  
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• Ted Cruz, Colin Allred vie for Texas seat in US Senate

  05-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas voters could help decide control of the United States Senate this year as incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Congressman Colin Allred battle for a Texas seat.Democrats hold a narrow majority at 51 to 49. This includes independent senators who caucus with the Democrats.This race has drawn national attention and national dollars as Democrats look for Senate wins to maintain control of the chamber.See updated results throughout the night below after polls close
  
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• Longhorns seek to regain offensive 'mojo' in SEC play

  05-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Winning a Southeastern Conference championship was the first goal that Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian set ahead of this season. However, as senior linebacker David Gbenda said, "Teams that end up playing for the national championship always get better throughout the season."  AP poll: Longhorns back in top five after idle week, Penn State lossTexas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game agains
  
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• Incumbent Jose Garza faces Daniel Betts in Travis County DA race

  05-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Republican Daniel Betts is challenging incumbent Democrat José Garza in the Travis County district attorney race.Garza defeated challenger Jeremy Sylestine during a contentious Democratic primary election in March with nearly 67% of the vote.During the primary, Garza campaigned on his progressive reforms to the criminal justice system, including gun violence prevention programs.Betts' priorities include partnering with law enforcement partnerships and separating poli
  
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• Here's what's on the ballot for Williamson County

  05-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters in the Round Rock Independent School District will decide on a near $1 billion dollar bond proposal on Tuesday. The bond package predominantly focuses on maintenance projects and classroom improvements.If approved, Proposition A would direct around $800 million toward the construction, expansion, and rehabilitation of school buildings. Proposition B would upgrade and improve technology systems and equipment, including new Chromebooks for every student. Prop B is slat
  
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• Here's what's on the ballot for Hays County

  05-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- From a $400 million transportation bond to the sheriff's race, here's what to know about the items on the ballot in Hays County. Turnout tracker: How many people have voted in the November 2024 general election?Transportation bondHays County will vote on a bond package that would improve mobility and support economic growth.Proposition A proposed $440 million to improve the transportation infrastructure, including 30 projects to improve old roads and create new ones
  
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• 5 Austin City Council seats up for grabs: What to know about the candidates

  05-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Five out of 10 Austin City Council seats are up for grabs in the November election.Here’s a breakdown of the candidates running for election in Districts 2, 4, 6, 7, and 10.District 2See updated results throughout the night below after polls close at 7 p.m.Incumbent Vanessa Fuentes is seeking reelection after winning the District 2 seat in 2020. During her tenure, Fuentes has focused on issues such as raising the city worker minimum wage to $20, expanding paid parental lea
  
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• 4 of 5 Austin City Council seats claimed, 1 goes to runoff: What to know about the races

  05-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Five out of 10 Austin City Council seats were up for grabs in the November election. Four of those races have been called, and one will head to a runoff in December.
  Here’s a breakdown of the candidates who ran for election in Districts 2, 4, 6, 7, and 10, and how voters decided on each seat Tuesday.District 2See updated results throughout the night below after polls close at 7 p.m.Incumbent Vanessa Fuentes was reelected after first winning the District 2 seat in 2020. Dur
  
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• WATCH: Election Day local live updates

  05-11-2024 13:57 via kxan.com
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Millions of Texans voted in the Nov. 5 general election. In addition to the top-of-the-ticket presidential race, Texans will also choose who will represent the state in the U.S. Senate, as well as several statewide and local races.As of Monday evening, 9,060,035 Texas votes were cast, for a statewide turnout of 48.65%. More than 18.6 million Texans are currently registered to vote, according to the Secretary of State’s office.This live blog will be updated with new El
  
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• Live Updates: Election Day blog

  05-11-2024 13:57 via kxan.com
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Millions of Texans will vote in the Nov. 5 general election. In addition to the top-of-the-ticket presidential race, Texans will also choose who will represent the state in the U.S. Senate, as well as several statewide and local races.As of Monday evening, 9,060,035 Texas votes have been cast, for a statewide turnout of 48.65%. More than 18.6 million Texans are currently registered to vote, according to the Secretary of State’s office.Election day resources:
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• LIVE BLOG: Election Day updates

  05-11-2024 13:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Polls have closed and millions of Texans have voted in the Nov. 5 general election. Former President Donald Trump received the most votes in the state, NBC news projects. In addition to the top-of-the-ticket presidential race, Texans also chose to re-elect Ted Cruz to the U.S. Senate, and cast their votes in several statewide and local races.As of Monday evening, 9,060,035 Texas votes were cast, for a statewide turnout of 48.65%. More than 18.6 million Texans are currently
  
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• BLOG: Election Day updates

  05-11-2024 13:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Polls have closed and millions of Texans have voted in the Nov. 5 general election. Former President Donald Trump received the most votes in the state, NBC news projects. In addition to the top-of-the-ticket presidential race, Texans also chose to re-elect Ted Cruz to the U.S. Senate, and cast their votes in several statewide and local races.As of Monday evening, 9,060,035 Texas votes were cast, for a statewide turnout of 48.65%. More than 18.6 million Texans are currently
  
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• Buda Police warn of phone scam impacting Buda, Hays County residents

  05-11-2024 13:18 via kxan.com
  
  BUDA, Texas (KXAN) -- The Buda Police Department warned Buda and Hays County residents to be aware of a phone scam asking victims to pay the caller "significant" amounts of money through bitcoin, crypto-currency, or a wire transfer.BPD said victims report the call being from people claiming they are a part of the sheriff's or police department, and have a warrant for the victim's arrest.
  The caller ID will also show it is the number for the Hays County Sheriff's Office through spoofing, accordin
  
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• Texas withdraws request to block U.S. Justice Department from monitoring state’s elections

  05-11-2024 13:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (The Texas Tribune) -- Texas has withdrawn its request to have a federal judge block the U.S. Justice Department from monitoring the state’s election.The move follows an agreement reached late Monday between the federal agency and the Texas attorney general’s office. The DOJ agreed their monitors in eight Texas counties will remain outside and at least 100 feet away from polling and central count locations. It also agreed to refrain from interfering with any voters attempting
  
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• Texas sues to block U.S. Justice Department from monitoring state’s elections

  05-11-2024 13:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (The Texas Tribune) -- The state of Texas sued the U.S. Justice Department on Monday, seeking to block the federal agency from monitoring the state's elections after it announced plans to dispatch monitors to eight counties on Election Day to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws.The Justice Department regularly sends monitors across the country to keep an eye out for potential voting rights violations during major elections.The agency said on Friday that monitors would be on
  
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• Voting for nice weather over the next couple of days

  05-11-2024 11:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Plenty of rainfall Monday night and now, the cooler weather has settled in and making it nice and fresh for the day. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSFor the majority of our Election Day, plan on drier weather taking over with increasing sunshine through the afternoon.Temperatures should be noticeably cooler with afternoon highs only in the 70s.Our next rain-maker arrives into Thursday and Friday with some lingering showers possible this weekend.Tracking the TropicsTropical Storm Ra
  
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• Coolest night since April with a wet end to the week

  05-11-2024 11:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The skies have cleared the any last minute voters should enjoy a clear sky with temperatures dropping out of the low 70s into the mid 60s this evening. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSA clear sky overnight with fairly light winds will allow overnight temperatures to drop to their lowest levels since April. We're forecasting lows in Austin into the low 50s with widespread 40s outside of the city.Wednesday morning lowsAside from some patchy fog early, Wednesday will be a sunny day wi
  
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• Brief drying trend ahead of late week storm

  05-11-2024 11:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A slow-moving line of downpours and storms continues to move through Central Texas bringing more than 4" of rain to some parts of the area already. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSFor Election Day, plan on drier weather taking over with increasing sunshine through the afternoon.Temperatures should be noticeably cooler with afternoon highs on Election Day only in the 70s.Election Day forecastOur next rain-maker arrives into Thursday and Friday with some lingering showers possible th
  
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• Ohio State starts hot, Texas doesn't in 80-72 Buckeyes victory in Las Vegas

  05-11-2024 06:39 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bruce Thornton scored 20 points, and the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the 19th-ranked Texas Longhorns 80-72 on Monday night.Micah Parrish added 17 points and six rebounds for the Buckeyes, who led wire-to-wire and shot 55.6% in the second half. No. 5 Longhorns to host ‘arguably the best-looking team in the SEC’ SaturdayDevin Royal had 16 points and John Mobley Jr. scored 14 off the bench, leading Ohio State to a 33-10 advantage in bench scoring.Freshman Tre Joh
  
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• Texas Supreme Court rejects Travis County GOP appeal to replace poll workers

  05-11-2024 04:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Monday, the Texas Supreme Court rejected an emergency motion from the Travis County Republican Party (TCRP) that aimed to force the Travis County Clerk to replace election officials at polling sites on Election Day after the party alleged there was an imbalance of Democrat and Republican poll workers."Going forward, other remedies may be available if the county’s alleged violations of law can be established through a judicial process that is not hampered by the time con
  
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• Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half: Study

  05-11-2024 02:13 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The results of a clinical trial published last week found that the active ingredient in the diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy was linked with a near halving of reported pain among patients with knee osteoarthritis and obesity.The study funded by Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic and Wegovy, involved 407 participants taking either the active ingredient semaglutide or a placebo for 68 weeks. Roughly 82% of participants were women.To measure pain, researc
  
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• Reality TV show connects adopted Louisiana woman to her biological family

  05-11-2024 02:05 via kxan.com
  
  SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Precious McCray lives in downtown Baton Rouge, but lately she has found herself in very unexpected places thanks to a reality television show that's helping her find her biological family.“My best friend of 20+ years, we even share the same name, she knew I always wanted to find my biological family. She saw an ad on TikTok and went ahead and filled it all out for me. Then she was like, ‘So, I did a thing…’”That "thing" changed t
  
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• Pennsylvania judge refuses to block Musk's $1M giveaways

  05-11-2024 02:00 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) – A Pennsylvania judge on Monday refused the Philadelphia district attorney’s request to block daily $1 million giveaways from Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC in the lead up to the election. Judge Angelo Foglietta refused to block the giveaways in a one-page order with no explanation. He said he would detail his reasoning in writing separately.The decision comes just one day before Election Day, the final day that America PAC plans to hand out a $1 million check
  
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• Man dies after being buried under hot asphalt in Mississippi

  05-11-2024 01:50 via kxan.com
  
  JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) -- A 41-year-old man died Monday morning after being buried under hot asphalt while trying to repair his dump truck in Mississippi, authorities said.The victim, identified as Darrell Sheriff, was a private contractor who was picking up a load of asphalt at AJ Materials in Jackson when his vehicle malfunctioned around 10:30 a.m.
  Sheriff was underneath the truck working on a hydraulic line when the tailgate opened and asphalt fell on him, the Jackson Police Department said in
  
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