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Hundreds flee, building destroyed as grass fire spreads to trees near Texas apartments
Read full article: Hundreds flee, building destroyed as grass fire spreads to trees near Texas apartmentsA Texas grass fire that spread into trees near an apartment complex and condominiums has forced hundreds of residents from their homes but caused no major injuries.
Suspect tries to catch Lyft from Cedar Park to Houston after following man from bank, stealing his money
Read full article: Suspect tries to catch Lyft from Cedar Park to Houston after following man from bank, stealing his moneyTwo suspects are now behind bars after police say they followed a man from the bank, broke into his vehicle and stole his money.
Abseck finds familiarity, comfort at Barbers Hill
Read full article: Abseck finds familiarity, comfort at Barbers HillCarl Abseck fondly remembers growing up in Bridgeport, a small, quiet town in north Texas. As a young kid, he excitedly awaited game days for the local high school football team. Abseck could buy a ribbon for a quarter at his elementary school and wear it to Friday night games.
Cedar Park Plays for the State Championship
Read full article: Cedar Park Plays for the State ChampionshipAustin - A couple of months ago Cedar Park football played a state championship, now it's the ladies turn. The Cedar Park girls basketball team is one game away from winning a state championship. This is the first time in school history the girls basketball team has made it to the state championship game. Cedar Park is feeling confident after defeating a very talented Beaumont United team in the State Semi-Finals. Expect this game to be gritty, back and forth game game.
INSTANT REACTION: Denton Ryan Stifles Cedar Park for 1st Title Since '02
Read full article: INSTANT REACTION: Denton Ryan Stifles Cedar Park for 1st Title Since '02Seth Henigan was effective with the ball, connecting for four touchdown passes, and the defense forced four turnovers to completely shut down the Cedar Park offense. Ryan jumped out to a 10-0 lead then Cedar Park followed up with a touchdown and two-point conversion to make it 10-8. Ryan now leads Cedar Park 24-8 with 5:36 left in the second quarter. And when Cedar Hill needed the points the most, Ryan wasn't having it. That’s three turnovers for Cedar Park in the first half.
VYPE Live- Football: Cedar Park vs Denton Ryan Football
Read full article: VYPE Live- Football: Cedar Park vs Denton Ryan FootballJoin us on Friday January 14, 2021 as Cedar Park takes on Denton Ryan in the UIL 5A D1 Football State Championships. Cedar Parks own Brad Cone and Josh Willard will be on the call for this Audio Broadcast.
VYPE Friday Night Recap Show (Episode 6)
Read full article: VYPE Friday Night Recap Show (Episode 6)Last week, there was a great lineup of football games on the VYPE Live Network. VYPE Media's Joshua Waclawczyk brings you the sixth episode of the VYPE Friday Night Recap Show. Score Correction: Aldine Eisenhower 34, Aldine 0VYPE Friday Night Recap Show (Episode 6) www.youtube.comFor more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX and @VYPESATX Instagram and @VYPEATX and @VYPESATX Twitter) on social media. Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.
VIDEO: Texas teen breaks Guinness record for world’s longest legs for female, teenager
Read full article: VIDEO: Texas teen breaks Guinness record for world’s longest legs for female, teenagerHOUSTON – A Texas teen now holds the Guinness World Records for the world’s longest legs for a female and the longest legs on a teenager. 17-year-old Maci Currin stands 6 feet, 10 inches tall, and her legs make up 60% of her total height, according to Guinness. Maci’s left leg measures 53.255 inches, while her right leg measures 52.874 inches, Guinness reported. According to Guinness, Maci wanted to go after this record title to inspire tall people everywhere to embrace their height. In the future, she hopes to go to college in the UK and achieve the record for being the world’s tallest professional model.
Football's Back: VYPE Austin 5A DI Team/District Breakdowns
Read full article: Football's Back: VYPE Austin 5A DI Team/District BreakdownsThe 2020 VYPE Austin high school football season preview continues with area UIL 5A Division I team and district breakdowns. UIL 11-5A Division IThis district will continue to be competitive because district frontrunners Cedar Park and Georgetown return deep rosters and have multi-round playoff experience. Don't forget about Manor, who still has Baylor safety commit Devin Lemear and Louisiana-Monroe wide receiver commit Carl Chester. Pflugerville still has a star in running back Elijah Oakmon, plus offensive lineman Noah De La Torre and linebackers Dallin Weeks and Tony Cuturic. For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media.
Woman streams self having teary ‘panic attack’ at H-E-B after she said she was refused at checkout for not wearing mask
Read full article: Woman streams self having teary ‘panic attack’ at H-E-B after she said she was refused at checkout for not wearing maskCEDAR PARK, Texas – A Texas woman recorded herself having a “panic attack” at an H-E-B in Cedar Park, Texas near Austin after she claims employees refused to check out her groceries as she was not wearing a mask in violation of store policy. The undated video was posted on the “public freakout” subreddit after the woman went on Facebook Live about the incident. In the video, the woman said she complained to a store manager after she said she was harassed by customers about not wearing a mask. The woman also said she has anxiety and PTSD. Watch the full video below:
Multiple officers shot while responding to call in Cedar Park, Texas, police say
Read full article: Multiple officers shot while responding to call in Cedar Park, Texas, police sayHOUSTON Multiple officers were shot while responding to a home in Cedar Park, Texas near Austin, according to the Cedar Park Police Deaprtment. At about 3:58 p.m., the City of Cedar Park asked residents to avoid the area near Bagdad Road between Osage and New Hope. At 4:28 p.m., the Cedar Park Police Department said that multiple officers had been shot. We are on scene of a shooting where multiple Cedar Park Police Officers have been shot while responding to a call at a home off Natalie Cove, police tweeted. Subject is barricaded inside home and multiple law enforcement agencies are on scene.We are on scene of a shooting where multiple Cedar Park Police Officers have been shot while responding to a call at a home off Natalie Cove.
VYPE 411: Cedar Park's Avery Cole
Read full article: VYPE 411: Cedar Park's Avery ColeOne of those teams is Cedar Park High School and lead Middle Blocker Avery Cole. Cole is ready for a breakout season so VYPE caught up with Cole for the VYPE 411. VYPE: How long have you been playing volleyball and how did you get your start? Cole: I have been playing volleyball since 3rd grade. Cole: My greatest High School memory is going to the Byron Nelson Tournament in Dallas, Texas my Sophomore and Junior year.
Texas Democrats' congressional campaign received a PPP loan in May
Read full article: Texas Democrats' congressional campaign received a PPP loan in MayMann took out and paid back a Paycheck Protection Program loan for her U.S. House campaign. Dr. Christine Eady Mann confirmed to The Texas Tribune on Monday a KXAN report that she took out a $28,600 Paycheck Protection Program loan for her campaign. Her campaign paid the loan back last month. Mann said her campaign paid the money back, and her most recent campaign finance report verifies that on June 23 her campaign paid the bank $28,600 in an itemized disbursement labeled "Paycheck Protection Program." Disclosure: The Texas Tribune, as a nonprofit local newsroom and a small business, applied for and received a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program in the amount of $1,116,626.
UIL Will Not Award Lone Star Cup, Releases Final Standings
Read full article: UIL Will Not Award Lone Star Cup, Releases Final StandingsAUSTIN, Texas The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has released standings for the Lone Star Cup through March 13, 2020. Due to the cancellation of UIL spring events, the Lone Star Cup will not be awarded for the 2019-20 school year. As a result, many activities that earn points toward the UIL Lone Star Cup were not completed. The UIL Lone Star Cup recognizes the top high school in each UIL conference based on overall team achievement in sanctioned academic, athletic and music championships. Below are the Top 25 UIL Lone Star Cup standings for the 2019-20 school year.
UIL Will Not Award Lone Star Cup, Releases Final Standings
Read full article: UIL Will Not Award Lone Star Cup, Releases Final StandingsAUSTIN, Texas The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has released standings for the Lone Star Cup through March 13, 2020. Due to the cancellation of UIL spring events, the Lone Star Cup will not be awarded for the 2019-20 school year. As a result, many activities that earn points toward the UIL Lone Star Cup were not completed. The UIL Lone Star Cup recognizes the top high school in each UIL conference based on overall team achievement in sanctioned academic, athletic and music championships. Below are the Top 25 UIL Lone Star Cup standings for the 2019-20 school year.