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• Clouds give way to 'surreal' eclipse over Fredericksburg excites those who traveled

  08-04-2024 23:36 via kxan.com
  
  FREDERICKSBURG, TX (KXAN) — While many people appeared to have changed plans in the days leading up the eclipse, those that did travel to Fredericksburg were rewarded with a moment of true awe."It was so surreal. You saw the light, and then it went dark. And it was just amazing," said Maureen Okerstrom. She and her friends traveled from Florida to witness the event. We've been planning it for four months, we've been looking for campsites and places and everything was sold out." GALLERY: Ce
  
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• Austin hosts Vampire Weekend's sold-out solar eclipse show at Moody Amphitheater

  08-04-2024 23:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Fans of the band Vampire Weekend got a show in the sky and on the stage at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park during Monday's solar eclipse.
  The concert marked the start of Vampire Weekend's national tour of their newly released album, Only God Was Above Us, and attendees got to hear several songs played live for the first time.
  The weekday, midday show was also the first of its kind for the venue, but its general manager Liz Land said they they were thrilled to learn Vampi
  
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• Austin hosts Vampire Weekend's solar eclipse show at Moody Amphitheater

  08-04-2024 23:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Concertgoers got a show in the sky and on the stage at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, with Vampire Weekend in concert during Monday's solar eclipse.
  The weekday, midday show marks the first of its kind for the venue, but its general manager Liz Land said they they were thrilled to learn Vampire Weekend was eyeing a special place to host a concert on April 8.
  "It's an open-air, outdoor venue with perfect views of the sky. So, I can't imagine anywhere that anyone would w
  
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• Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time for assaulting ex-girlfriend

  08-04-2024 22:24 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Jonathan Majors was sentenced to probation and ordered to complete a year-long counseling program but avoided jail time Monday for assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a high-profile case that derailed the once-promising star’s career.The 34-year-old star of “Creed III” and other films had faced up to a year behind bars after he was convicted of misdemeanor assault by a Manhattan jury in December.Judge Michael Gaffey also ordered Majors to compl
  
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• Looked at the sun? Signs your eyes may have been damaged by the solar eclipse

  08-04-2024 21:16 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – For weeks, experts have been warning people not to look at the total solar eclipse without the proper safety gear. Did you listen?Looking at the sun – during an eclipse or any other time – without certified viewing glasses can cause permanent eye damage.
  "The lenses of your eye ... can concentrate the rays of the sun so strongly as to cause an immediate burn. The same effect will occur in the retina and create essentially a hole in your vision, which sometimes can b
  
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• WATCH: See the 2024 eclipse from one of Austin's tallest buildings

  08-04-2024 19:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Get a glimpse above at the view of Monday's total solar eclipse from one of Austin's skyscrapers: the Austonian.KXAN has a weather camera positioned on top of one of the city's tallest buildings, and it's pointed in the direction of the Capitol. You can see the effect of the eclipse as totality nears and the sky grows dark over the iconic landmark.The Austonian is at Congress Avenue and Second Street downtown and contains luxury condominiums, according to its website. Compl
  
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• TIMELAPSE: See the 2024 eclipse from one of Austin's tallest buildings

  08-04-2024 19:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Get a glimpse above at the view of Monday's total solar eclipse from one of Austin's skyscrapers: the Austonian.KXAN has a weather camera positioned on top of one of the city's tallest buildings. You can see the effect of the eclipse as totality nears and the sky grows dark over Austin.The Austonian is at Congress Avenue and Second Street downtown and contains luxury condominiums, according to its website. Completed in 2010, it rises 683 feet in the air. It was unseated as
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured after ATV rollover accident Sunday

  08-04-2024 19:14 via kxan.com
  
  CANYON RIDGE SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) -- One person died and at least one other was injured in an accident involving an overturned ATV Sunday night.
  Austin-Travis County EMS responded around 10 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Cow Creek Road and Montana Springs Road near the edge of northwestern Travis County. First responders from several other area agencies also responded.
  The Travis County Sheriff's Office said it responded to a reported ATV rollover, and that the call was at first classifie
  
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• Eagle Pass will be 1st in US to experience total darkness during solar eclipse

  08-04-2024 19:10 via kxan.com
  
  EAGLE PASS, Texas (Border Report) -- The South Texas border town of Eagle Pass is where Monday's total eclipse of the sun will first start in the United States after crossing the border from Mexico.The moon is to begin getting in between the earth and sun shortly after noon, and by 1:30 p.m. CST this area is slated to have a total eclipse -- meaning night will strike for about four minutes in the daytime.Thousands of people are expected to watch the total eclipse in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday
  
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• Eagle Pass 1st in US to experience total darkness during solar eclipse

  08-04-2024 19:10 via kxan.com
  
  EAGLE PASS, Texas (Border Report) -- The South Texas border town of Eagle Pass is where Monday's total eclipse of the sun will first start in the United States after crossing the border from Mexico. Watch live: Solar eclipse now visible in parts of USThe moon is to begin getting in between the earth and sun shortly after noon, and by 1:30 p.m. CST this area is slated to have a total eclipse -- meaning night will strike for about four minutes in the daytime.Thousands of people are expected to wat
  
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• GALLERY: Central Texans experience 2024 solar eclipse

  08-04-2024 18:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Millions of Texans live in the path of totality for Monday's solar eclipse — and many more have traveled into the area to experience it. How a total eclipse broke gravity wide open and proved Einstein rightBelow is a compilation of photos showing how Central Texans are celebrating the special day.
  Total eclipse watch party in Austin, Texas, at the Long Center on April 8, 2024. (KXAN Photo/Ed Zavala)Total eclipse watch party in Austin, Texas, at the Long Center on Apri
  
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• Couple getting married in Texas during total solar eclipse

  08-04-2024 17:05 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: UT professor discusses key moments to look for during the total solar eclipse.
  LAMPASAS, Texas (KXAN) — For one California couple, the total solar eclipse will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience in more ways than one.
  While thousands plan to take in the eclipse's "ring of fire," the couple plans on exchanging wedding rings. ECLIPSE BLOG: Central Texas experiences ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ eventClarissa Encarnacion and Wil Perkins are tying the knot during totality at
  
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• Couple gets married in Texas during total solar eclipse

  08-04-2024 17:05 via kxan.com
  
  LAMPASAS, Texas (KXAN) — For one California couple, the total solar eclipse was a once-in-a-lifetime experience in more ways than one.
  While thousands watched the eclipse's "ring of fire," the couple exchanged wedding rings.California couple Clarissa Encarnacion and William Perkins are tying the knot during totality of the total solar eclipse at a ranch in Lampasas, Texas, on April 8, 2024. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)California couple Clarissa Encarnacion and William Perkins are tying the
  
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• Dutch couple makes trip to Texas for fourth solar eclipse

  08-04-2024 16:58 via kxan.com
  
  MARBLE FALLS, Texas (KXAN) — Even though the day is starting off cloudy in the Hill Country, people from all over the U.S. and the world are gathering in downtown Marble Falls to try and catch a glimpse of the four minutes and 13 seconds of totality of the total solar eclipse.
  Noud Oomens and Ceciel Plegt traveled from the Netherlands to Austin to watch the solar eclipse, the fourth trip they've taken to see an eclipse. They picked Marble Falls as their spot after driving around the area S
  
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• Burnet Eclipse Festival canceled early due to possible severe weather

  08-04-2024 16:22 via kxan.com
  
  BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Texas Total Eclipse Festival in Burnet is ending early Monday due to a potential threat of severe weather in the area, according to an announcement on the festival's website and social media. The notice was also posted online by the Burnet County Sheriff's Office
  "We regret to inform you of the severe weather forecast, including risks of high winds, tornadic activity, large hail, and thunderstorms for later today, including during the eclipse, Tuesday, and
  
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• Watch live: Total solar eclipse moves across the US

  08-04-2024 15:01 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – After months of anticipation, a total solar eclipse will darken skies over the United States on Monday, April 8, and the awe-inspiring phenomenon will stream live in the player above once it starts.Whether you only have a partial view or clouds are in the forecast, you can still enjoy a live look from the path of totality, as captured by Nexstar's stations. Your map of the eclipse path of totality is wrong, these experts sayAs the eclipse moves first over Mexico, then the Unite
  
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• Watch live: Solar eclipse now visible in parts of US

  08-04-2024 15:01 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – After months of anticipation, a total solar eclipse will darken skies over the United States on Monday, April 8, and the awe-inspiring phenomenon will stream live in the player above once it starts.Whether you only have a partial view or clouds are in the forecast, you can still enjoy a live look from the path of totality, as captured by Nexstar's stations. Your map of the eclipse path of totality is wrong, these experts sayAs the eclipse moves first over Mexico, then the Unite
  
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• Why red and green are the go-to colors for the eclipse

  08-04-2024 13:45 via kxan.com
  
  Erie, PA (WJET/WFXP) — If you are in the path of totality for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, dress in shades of red and green, and this isn't just to look good. When wearing these colors a unique effect occurs minutes before totality.According to experts at SolarEyeglasses, In bright light, our eyes use the 'cone cells' of our retina which gives us high spatial recognition as well helping us see colors clearly. As it begins to get darker, our eyes begin to switch to our rod cells. W
  
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• Storm threats Tuesday: Tornadoes, large hail, high wind

  08-04-2024 12:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Perfectly timed rain and storms (after the eclipse) moved into parts of our Central Texas area Monday afternoon. The activity diminished in the late afternoon but more showers and storms could form tonight.
  The greatest risk of rain and storms will begin early Tuesday, then continue intermittently through the day and night. Isolated tornadoes, egg-size hail, and damaging winds over 60 mph will be possible if severe storms develop.
  Severe Storms PossibleAn upper-level low is movi
  
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• Large hail, isolated tornadoes, high winds possible today

  08-04-2024 12:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Periods of strong to severe storms are expected through the day today and into the overnight hours.A strong low pressure system moving out of the Desert Southwest will help ignite rounds of storms and showers across Texas over the next 24 hours. Plenty of instability, moisture and lift exists in our atmosphere, a conducive environment for large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.nhanced risk (3 out of 5) for widespread severe storms TuesdayAll severe threats possible Tu
  
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• It's Eclipse day ... with storms to follow

  08-04-2024 12:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Eclipse Day is beginning under an overcast sky for much of the area.The overcast will continue through the mid- to late-morning hours. Some clearing looks like it will happen during the late morning into early afternoon based on the amount of cloud cover being forecast.. Some of that thinning will hopefully be enough for some areas to see totality.
  Light rain could be around the area during the early afternoon, but mainly east of I-35 and into our eastern counties.Here's our lat
  
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• Increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms

  08-04-2024 12:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There will be an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon. Rain chances for this afternoon go up to 50%, stay at 50% mainly overnight, then jump to 80% on Tuesday.For more specifics on the eclipse, including cloud cover forecasts and areas where the clouds may be less widespread go to our eclipse forecast blog (link below). FIRST WARNING: Solar Eclipse weather forecast for April 8Severe Storms PossibleAn upper-level low is moving through Arizona today,
  
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• LIVE NOW: Central Texas experiences 'once-in-a-lifetime' eclipse

  08-04-2024 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some cities in Central Texas are ballooning in size Monday as people travel to experience a total solar eclipse. Follow updates throughout Central Texas below.Eclipse resources
  Checklist: What to consider as you watch the eclipseEclipse weather forecastTotality map and timing
  Live blog10:15 a.m.Couple getting married in Texas during total solar eclipse
  For one California couple, the total solar eclipse will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience in more ways than one.
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Central Texas experiences 'once-in-a-lifetime' eclipse

  08-04-2024 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some cities in Central Texas are ballooning in size Monday as people travel to experience a total solar eclipse. Follow updates throughout Central Texas below.In Austin, the partial eclipse begins at 12:17 p.m., and the total eclipse begins at 1:36 p.m. Duration of the total eclipse is 1 minute and 40 seconds, and the time of maximum coverage is 1:37 p.m.Eclipse resources
  Checklist: What to consider as you watch the eclipseEclipse weather forecastTotality map and timing
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• ECLIPSE BLOG: Central Texas experiences 'once-in-a-lifetime' event

  08-04-2024 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some cities in Central Texas are ballooning in size Monday as people travel to experience a total solar eclipse. Follow updates throughout Central Texas below.Eclipse resources
  Checklist: What to consider as you watch the eclipseEclipse weather forecastTotality map and timing
  Live blog6 a.m.
  KXAN has crews fanned throughout Central Texas to capture how people are experiencing what many call a "once-in-a-lifetime" celestial event — and the impacts the influx of people
  
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• Jelly Roll dominates the 2024 CMT Music Awards with host Kelsea Ballerini and a Toby Keith tribute

  08-04-2024 06:08 via kxan.com
  
  Jelly Roll won big at the 2024 CMT Music Awards Sunday night, taking home three awards at the annual event celebrating the best in country music videos.
  His accolades began with the CMT performance of the year award for his gospel-assisted rendition of “Need a Favor” at the 2023 CMT Music Awards nearly a year ago to the day. It also was his first-ever awards show performance.
  “In that last year you changed my life in every way I never thought my life could be changed,” th
  
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• 'I didn't think it'd be empty': Eclipse crowds much less than expected in Texas Hill Country

  08-04-2024 04:36 via kxan.com
  
  FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) -- The crowds expected to arrive in the Texas Hill Country this weekend for the eclipse must have changed plans. That's the sentiment shared by many on the streets of Fredericksburg on Sunday."We had more foot traffic today than we did yesterday. But it's just not anything other than a normal weekend basically for Fredericksburg, Texas," said Shana Menzies. Menzies operates the Mac n' Wagon, a local food truck."I think some of it is the weather, the cloudiness expect
  
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• Burnet County Sheriff: 30,000 in town for Eclipse Festival, some late-night music complaints

  08-04-2024 00:22 via kxan.com
  
  BURNET, Texas (KXAN)—At least 30,000 people are in the small town of Burnet for the Texas Total Eclipse Festival, the weekend leading up to the total solar eclipse, according to the county's sheriff.
  People from all over showed up to the festival with suitcases, coolers, blankets and more."I have a lot of friends here, I think this is going to be an amazing experience," one festival-goer said.
  Texas Eclipse Festival in burnet Texas brings thousands into town. (Photo credit: Robert Fox). Te
  
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• A long time coming: No. 5 Texas wins series over No. 1 Oklahoma for 1st time in 15 years

  08-04-2024 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the first time since 2009, the Texas Longhorns have won a softball series over the Oklahoma Sooners.Longhorns freshman Kaite Stewart blasted a 2-run home run off Oklahoma's Kelly Maxwell in the fourth inning and then Texas hung on for a 2-1 win Sunday at McCombs Field. PREVIOUS GAME: Longhorns knock off Oklahoma 2-1, snaps Sooners’ 40-game Big 12 winning streakIt was the second 2-1 win in as many games for the Longhorns after dropping the first game of the series
  
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