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• Ohio postal worker pulled over for driving 100+ mph, allegedly racing a Mustang

  11-05-2024 23:49 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) -- Neither rain, nor snow, nor a 60-mile-per-hour speed limit could stop one Ohio postal worker from her delivery route.The postal worker was pulled over for driving more than 100 miles per hour, and police believe she was trying to race a sports car in her mail truck. How to see the sunspot today that could cause northern lights tonight in Ohio"Is there a reason you're going over 100?” asked a deputy, wearing a body-worn camera.“I didn't realize that I was going that fast," th
  
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• NASA aims to build first railway system on moon

  11-05-2024 23:24 via kxan.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — NASA announced it is aiming to build the first railway system on the moon."We want to build the first lunar railway system, which will provide reliable, autonomous, and efficient payload transport on the Moon," a post by Ethan Schaler, with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory stated.Artist concept of novel approach proposed by a 2024 NIAC Phase II awardee for possible future missions depicting lunar surface with planet Earth on the horizon.
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• Will Americans see the northern lights again tonight?

  11-05-2024 23:03 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Friday night, Americans across the country were able to catch a glimpse of the northern lights from coast to coast, a sight many only get to see once in their lifetime. But for those who missed it, or are hoping for a second look, you may just get that chance Saturday night.
  According to the NOAA's Aurora Forecast, the majority of households who saw the northern lights last night will have a chance to watch them on Saturday. Can't see the northern lights? Try using your phone cameraW
  
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• PHOTOS: 'Rare' solar storm passes over Central Texas

  11-05-2024 20:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The northern lights were visible across Central Texas Friday evening, and KXAN viewers took to the streets to catch a glimpse of the event. RELATED: Northern lights visible amid 'very rare' geomagnetic storm watchA G4 geomagnetic storm watch was issued Thursday ahead of the arrival, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration called "very rare."Aurora Borealis in Cedar Creek | KXAN viewer photoAurora east of Johnson City | Credit: Susan HillSolar storm during
  
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• Cruz gets 'grief' from fellow Senators over work to pass bipartisan FAA bill

  11-05-2024 19:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A show of bipartisanship in Washington helped Senators pass a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration. The $105-billion bill aims to improve customer service and safety for air travelers.The deal came Thursday night, just hours before a deadline that could have led to the FAA furloughing 1000s of workers. It still needs approval in the House.
  One challenge to passing a major piece of legislation is the work to keep members from stalling the bill by adding
  
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• Words you can't use when opening a business in Texas

  11-05-2024 17:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Sometimes, the hardest part of any project — whether it be creative or professional — can be deciding on a name for it. Just as there are regulations on what you can and can't name a baby, so, too, are there rules about what you can and can't name your business.In order to even name a business, an entrepreneur's choice must be approved by the Texas Secretary of State's Office, which provided much of the below information, except where noted. Potential business owner
  
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• Texas off to a fast start in final Big 12 road series

  11-05-2024 03:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas took care of business in their first ever matchup with UCF, beating the Golden Knights 6-3.
  The Longhorns (31-19 overall, 16-9 in Big 12) earned this victory with a mix of critical outs and right on time offense that was too much for UCF to overcome.
  UCF actually took an early lead courtesy of a sacrifice fly from Jack Zyska. However, Max Grubbs ended the frame with a critical strikeout as the Golden Knights stranded a runner.
  After a Will Gasparino sac fly to even th
  
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• 'Worst I've ever seen,': Cleanup continues in Wimberley following severe storm

  11-05-2024 03:21 via kxan.com
  
  WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) --- Cleanup continues throughout Central Texas after the severe storm that rolled through Thursday.
  Many areas were hit with hail and strong winds.RELATED COVERAGE: San Marcos reports downed trees, power lines after hail stormOver in Wimberley, downed tree limbs and branches could be seen throughout the city.
  'It's scary'The Senior Citizens Craft Shop in downtown Wimberley lost power because of the storm.
  The shop is a co-op of senior citizens that create a range of hand-
  
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• Solar storm 2024: What should you do to prepare?

  11-05-2024 01:35 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – It's been almost 20 years since we've seen a geomagnetic storm as strong as the one heading our way this weekend. Power operators and other groups that maintain critical infrastructure are preparing for what might happen when the coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, hit Earth. But is there anything you should be doing?A G4-level solar storm, such as the one expected to hit as soon as Friday evening, can cause issues with the power grid, radio communications and the accuracy of GPS.
  
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• Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires

  11-05-2024 00:50 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.The bipartisan bill, which comes after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports, aims to boost the number of air traffic controllers amid a shortage, improve safety standards and make it easier for customers to get refunds after flights are de
  
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• UT professor fired, arrested after pro-Palestine campus protest

  11-05-2024 00:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A University of Texas at Austin professor was fired by the university Thursday days after he was arrested in connection with a pro-Palestine protest on campus. An attorney representing the professor told KXAN that a specific reason for his firing was not given.Richard Douglas Heyman, a liberal arts professor, was charged with interference of public duties-- a Class B misdemeanor-- following an incident with law enforcement on April 29 on the UT south lawn. Heyman was arrest
  
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• UT lecturer fired, arrested after pro-Palestine campus protest

  11-05-2024 00:24 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect that Richard Douglas Heyman is a lecturer at the University of Texas. We regret the error.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A University of Texas at Austin lecturer was fired days after he was arrested in connection with a pro-Palestine protest on campus. An attorney representing the lecturer told KXAN that a specific reason for his firing was not given.Richard Douglas Heyman, a liberal arts lecturer, was charged with interference of public duties-- a Cl
  
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• City of Taylor reveals conceptual layout of new city hall building

  11-05-2024 00:13 via kxan.com
  
  TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — The City of Taylor provided an update on the ongoing Justice Center project for the city's new city hall building.During a city council meeting Thursday, the project's architect, Randall Scott, provided a 3-D conceptual layout of the new building, which will hold council chambers, a community room, the municipal court, utility billing, the police department and city hall services.West view digital rendering of ongoing Justice Center project (Courtesy: City of Taylor)
  
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