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• Father's Day: Men's brains change after becoming dads

  15-06-2024 17:31 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The arrival of a baby provokes a neurological response in both the male and female brain, according to multiple studies.Darby Saxbe, a professor of psychology at the University of Southern California, has conducted multiple studies using MRI scans to measure changes in the brains of men who became fathers, HuffPost reported. Researchers found that fathers lost brain volume after they became parents.It's similar to the loss in female brains when women become mo
  
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• Texas high school football scores for Friday, Sept. 20

  21-09-2024 06:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin LBJ stunned Dallas Parish Episcopal with a two-point conversion in overtime to come away victors 48-47 Friday at Nelson Field.
  Tied 40-40 going to overtime, Parish scored on its possession to take a 47-40 lead. LBJ quarterback Ali Scott hit Louis Hickman on the Jaguars' first play of their possession for a 25-yard score, and then Scott found Javarlyn Smith in the corner of the end zone for the game-winning two-point conversion.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post you
  
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• Liberty Hill looks to its future in downtown

  21-09-2024 04:48 via kxan.com
  
  LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) -- Liberty Hill wants to trade in some of its car traffic for foot traffic. The city recently unveiled a master plan for downtown to get more people to visit."It used to be Loop 332. We changed it to Main Street last year because we just want it to feel like more of a historical downtown," the city's Director of Communications, Katie Amsler, said.The city has nearly tripled in size over the last four years. The latest census data from 2023 shows more than 10,000 people
  
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• APD responding to vehicle-pedestrian crash in southeast Austin

  21-09-2024 04:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in southeast Austin, the agency said on social media.Shortly after 9 p.m., APD said it responded to the crash in the 6100 block of East Stassney Lane, which is near Burleson Road. Police said the westbound lanes of East Stassney Lane are shut down and drivers are urged to avoid the area or seek an alternate route.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
  
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• Dept. of Education investigating Manor ISD special education complaint

  21-09-2024 03:54 via kxan.com
  
  MANOR, Texas (KXAN) —The Department of Education is investigating Manor Independent School District's special education department following a complaint of discrimination against a student."I filed a federal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's office of Civil Rights and we additionally have state complaints that are en route," said Karen Cunningham, a special education advocate.Cunningham spoke to a group of parents and special education (SPED) teachers who showed up outside
  
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• Bastrop keeps up with growth, Elon Musk moving another company to the area

  21-09-2024 02:20 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) --- Elon Musk's Central Texas footprint continues to grow. The billionaire named Bastrop as its new headquarters for his social media site X.Social media company X cites Bastrop address as its official headquartersMusk already has two other companies in that area: Space X and The Boring Company. He also has Hyperloop Plaza, a facility owned by The Boring Company. It is fitted with a bodega, salon and a pub.Elon Musk’s Bastrop ‘town’ gets bodega, salonHyper
  
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• No. 1 Texas hosts Louisiana-Monroe in Manning's first start, final game before SEC debut

  21-09-2024 01:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Don't expect Louisiana-Monroe to be intimidated by the Texas Longhorns or Arch Manning.
  Warhawks defensive coordinator Earnest Hill said earlier in the week that some of his players played against, and beat, Manning while in high school. Manning went to Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans, and a lot of the ULM players come from that area.Warhawks vs. LonghornsLouisiana-Monroe vs. Texas, 7 p.m., DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, ESPN+/SEC Network+ Arch Manning will get first
  
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• UPDATE: King now free after serving nearly 1 year for desertion, other offenses

  21-09-2024 00:55 via kxan.com
  
  UPDATE: Travis King was sentenced to 12 months for desertion and for one month each for four other offenses to be served concurrently in a military court at Fort Bliss on Friday, Sept. 20.With time served, King is now free and will return home, his attorney said. He was also given a dishonorable dischrage.He had served 338 days already.EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Travis King, the Army private who fled to North Korea just over a year ago, pleaded guilty on Friday morning, Sept. 20, to desertion
  
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• Travis King pleads guilty after fleeing to North Korea last year

  21-09-2024 00:55 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Travis King, the Army private who fled to North Korea just over a year ago, pleaded guilty on Friday morning, Sept. 20, to desertion and other related charges in a courtroom at Fort Bliss.Tony Pina/KTSM 9 NewsKing was charged with escape from custody, solicitation of child porn, desertion, willfully disobeying a superior officer, assault on a non-commissioned officer, false statements, assault by battery, and possession of child pornography.
  King ended up pleading g
  
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• Lactaid Milk sold in 27 states recalled

  21-09-2024 00:54 via kxan.com
  
  (WHTM) — A popular milk alternative for those with dairy sensitivity and lactose intolerance is being recalled in more than two dozen states. HP Hood LLC is recalling multiple units of its 96-ounce Lactaid Milk containers because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label.Those with an allergy or sensitivity to almonds may experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. No illnesses have been reported to date. Are these invasive stink bugs
  
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• 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star sues executives of her church's business firm

  21-09-2024 00:51 via kxan.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Cosby has filed a lawsuit against two executives for her church's for-profit financial business arm, accusing the two of embezzling millions of dollars.Cosby, who is the Faith Temple Pentecostal Church's vice president, and her husband Robert Cosby, the church's president, filed the lawsuit on Wednesday. They are seeking nearly $6.3 million from Annie Johnson, Shawn Turner, and the business firm, United Security Financia
  
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• APD SWAT responding to barricaded subject in southeast Austin

  21-09-2024 00:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is responding to a barricaded subject in southeast Austin.APD said on social media around 5 p.m. that APD SWAT responded to the call at 2239 Cromwell Circle, which is near East Riverside Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road. Drivers are urged to avoid the area or seek alternate routes.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
  
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• APD: Suspect arrested after SWAT callout in southeast Austin

  21-09-2024 00:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was arrested after a report of a barricaded subject prompted a SWAT callout in southeast Austin Friday, according to the Austin Police Department.Around 3 pm. officers with the fugitive apprehension task force with APD attempted to serve a warrant on a suspect with multiple felony warrants at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Cromwell Circle, which is near East Riverside Drive, Cpl. Matthew Nonweiler with the APD Public Information Office said during a media b
  
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• Attorneys for APD Officer Christopher Taylor say charges were previously declined

  21-09-2024 00:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)- What began as a routine pre-trial hearing Friday morning in the deadly conduct case against Austin police officer Christopher Taylor for his alleged involvement in the 2019 death of Mauris DeSilva ended with Taylor's attorneys, Doug O'Connell and Ken Ervin, revealing new information they recently obtained specifically related to the current deadly conduct charge against their client. RELATED: APD Officer Christopher Taylor will not face murder charge for 2019 death, attorney
  
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• Man charged in series of 'deadly conduct' incidents out on bond

  20-09-2024 23:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it arrested a man Tuesday in connection with a series of deadly conduct incidents that began July 14.Police said the incidents, which occurred through Aug. 30, targeted a residence in the 2900 block of Lyons Road, which is in east Austin.APD said 24-year-old Oscar Casillas has been charged with six deadly conduct discharge firearm felony charges.“The series of shootings, occurring between July 14, 2024, and July 16, 2024, were committ
  
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• Affidavit details how 22-year-old was connected to July 2021 deadly stabbing

  20-09-2024 23:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Following the arrest of a man arrested in connection with a July 2021 deadly stabbing last week, an arrest affidavit obtained by KXAN Friday provided more details on how investigators were able to make that arrest.On July 23, 2021, Austin 911 received a call around 10:20 p.m. from a man who said he was stabbed. That man was later identified as Nikolas Martinez, 23, according to the Austin Police Department. Officers and Austin-Travis County EMS arrived at a convenience store in
  
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• City of Austin to name Sept. 26 as Con Mi MADRE Day, celebrating local nonprofit

  20-09-2024 23:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin will mark Sept. 26 as "Con Mi MADRE Day" to celebrate the nonprofit's work preparing Latina first-generation college students, and their mothers, for academic success.Con Mi MADRE executive director Johanna Moya Fábregas said that the recognition is a "big deal.""It's very heartwarming and reassuring that we are in a space, in a city, in a community that appreciates the work that we do and the population that we serve," Fábreg
  
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• What's next for Operation Lone Star?

  20-09-2024 23:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Amid a relative lull in border crossings, Texas lawmakers are considering how to proceed with Operation Lone Star, the state's massive and unilateral border enforcement efforts.The Texas Senate's Committee on Border Security heard hours of testimony from experts and stakeholders Thursday, highlighting the impact of the operation and the continuing needs to expand and take care of its personnel.“We have paid an incredible price for the deterrence that we've gained,&rdquo
  
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• No. 14 Westlake rebounds in big way with 41-16 win over No. 9 Cibolo Steele

  20-09-2024 22:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 14 Westlake fell to the mat in Week 3, but not only did they get back up Friday, they delivered a knockout performance.Behind 247 rushing yards and a 38-6 advantage after the first quarter, the Chaps took out No. 9 Cibolo Steele 41-16 in their final nondistrict game Friday at Lehnhoff Stadium in Schertz Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 19Westlake trailed 10-3 after the opening quarter and it looked like the Knights had all the momentum, but a big de
  
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• No. 14 Westlake looks to get back on track at No. 9 Cibolo Steele

  20-09-2024 22:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following their first regular season home loss since 2018, the Westlake Chaparrals hope to right the ship on the road against a top-10 opponent Friday.The Chaps dropped 10 spots in the latest Dave Campbell's Texas Football 6A poll to No. 14 after the 39-21 loss to No. 8 Humble Atascocita, and they don't get a break with No. 9 Cibolo Steele next. Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 19Steele enters the game with a 3-0 record coming off a 56-10 victory over S
  
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• LIVE: No. 14 Westlake uses big 2nd quarter for 20-10 halftime lead over No. 9 Cibolo Steele

  20-09-2024 22:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A big defensive play in the second quarter turned things around for the No. 14 Westlake Chaparrals.Thompson Bennett made an interception at the goal line for the Chaps, and that sparked the visiting team to score two touchdowns and take a 20-10 halftime lead over No. 9 Cibolo Steele on Friday at Lehnhoff Stadium.Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 19Thompson's interception led to a 9-yard touchdown run by Grady Bartlett, and then on the next Westlake posse
  
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• LIVE: No. 14 Westlake looks to get back on track at No. 9 Cibolo Steele

  20-09-2024 22:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following their first regular season home loss since 2018, the Westlake Chaparrals hope to right the ship on the road against a top-10 opponent Friday.The Chaps dropped 10 spots in the latest Dave Campbell's Texas Football 6A poll to No. 14 after the 39-21 loss to No. 8 Humble Atascocita, and they don't get a break with No. 9 Cibolo Steele next. Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 19Steele enters the game with a 3-0 record coming off a 56-10 victory over S
  
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• 'Plan to plan to plan': Austin could spend millions on 'Imagine Austin' revamp

  20-09-2024 22:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The city of Austin could spend millions of dollars editing a comprehensive vision plan that some think has so far failed to produce results.The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted by Austin City Council in 2012, was intended to serve as the city's guiding document, or blueprint, over a 30-year period. A little more than a decade into that 30-year plan, the city's planning department is trying to edit it.
  The city set aside $3 million in previous budget processes
  
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• West Campus' apartment project tops out 30 stories, tallest in area

  20-09-2024 22:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- West Campus now has a new tallest student apartment building, named Icon, which topped out at 30 stories on Sept. 4, according to contractors Hoar Construction.Austin apartment building, named Icon, topped out at 30 stories, the closest near the University of Texas at Austin. (KXAN Photo/Cora Neas)
  Hoar, along with New York-based MDL Development, began construction on the building in March 2023. Now, it stands at 300 feet.Project leaders said that surrounding density and traffic
  
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• TxTag customers asked to update account info by Oct. 15

  20-09-2024 21:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Department of Transportation is encouraging TxTag customers to prepare for a likely transition to a new operator overseeing toll tag customer service, billing and toll collection, according to an email sent Friday.If the shift happens, the Harris County Toll Road Authority will begin handling TxTag operations near the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025, according to TxDOT’s website.TxTag customers should log onto their accounts by Oct. 15 to confirm their
  
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• Willie Nelson & Family, Asleep at the Wheel to play free concert for ACL TV's 50th birthday

  20-09-2024 20:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Willie Nelson was the first person to ever perform on Austin City Limits, laying the ground for the show that would become the longest-running music program in television history. That inaugural performance was taped on Oct. 17, 1974.Next month, exactly 50 years later, Nelson will return to help Austin City Limits TV celebrate its 50th birthday.
  A photo of Willie Nelson performing on the Austin City Limits TV show hangs on a wall inside Austin PBS. (KXAN Photo/Ed Zavala)
  Willie
  
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• After August theft, donors send bikes, equipment to Austin rec center

  20-09-2024 19:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The city of Austin's Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center received donations of new bicycles and equipment after thieves targeted the recreation site last month.The Austin Parks and Recreation Department confirmed 16 bikes were stolen during the incident, amounting to approximately $25,000 in lost property due to the thefts. The stolen bikes were used as part of the center's cycling programming, which features youth cycling, summer and spring break camps, youth biking sess
  
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• What's brewing in the Caribbean? Tropical depression could form next week, NHC says

  20-09-2024 18:56 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A tropical depression could form next week as an area of low pressure in the Caribbean moves toward the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Friday."A tropical wave likely develops in the western Caribbean early next week. Right now, there's a 40% chance in seven days," Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Legh Spann said. "Many of the models drift the system north into the Gulf of Mexico by the middle of next week."Spann said it's too early to tell where a poten
  
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• LIVE: What's brewing in the Caribbean? Tropical depression could form next week, NHC says

  20-09-2024 18:56 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A tropical depression could form next week as an area of low pressure in the Caribbean moves toward the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Friday."A tropical wave likely develops in the western Caribbean early next week. Right now, there's a 40% chance in seven days," Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Legh Spann said. "Many of the models drift the system north into the Gulf of Mexico by the middle of next week."Spann said it's too early to tell where a poten
  
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• Former Chicago cop arrested for allegedly impersonating DEA agent, Travis Co. Sheriff's Office says

  20-09-2024 18:32 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County Sheriff's Office arrested a former Chicago police officer Wednesday, alleging that the man had claimed to be an undercover federal agent with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency before assaulting an person, according to an arrest warrant.According to the warrant, a county resident contacted TCSO on Tuesday to report that their son was assaulted by a "person claiming to be a peace officer" on Monday. The victim was at a smoke shop on FM 2222 when a m
  
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