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• Community projects in Texas get almost $900,000 in latest round of LCRA grants

  28-01-2025 23:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Almost $900,000 has been awarded to various community projects across Texas in the latest round of grants by the Lower Colorado River Authority.The grants are awarded twice a year to projects across the LCRA's wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. In the latest round, $890,973 was awarded to 37 projects, including fire departments, museums, activity centers and youth athletic clubs.The funds are part of the agency's Community Development Partnership Prog
  
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• Temporary barrier added to Longhorn Dam to prevent further drop in lake level after gate failure

  28-01-2025 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Crews have successfully installed a temporary barrier at Longhorn Dam to prevent a further drop in water level at Lady Bird Lake after one of the dam's gates failed Tuesday.According to Austin Water, one of nine gates at Longhorn Dam failed in the open position during regularly-scheduled work, causing Lady Bird Lake levels to begin dropping. An Austin Water spokesperson told KXAN the scheduled work was part of a Capital Improvement Project to inspect and repair the gate's l
  
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• Longhorn Dam issue causes drop in Lady Bird Lake levels

  28-01-2025 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, Austin Water said during regularly scheduled work this afternoon, one of nine gates at Longhorn Dam failed in the open position leading Lady Bird Lake levels to begin dropping.The cause of the failure is still under investigation, according to the utility company. At 2 p.m., Lady Bird Lake water levels were down by one foot and continued dropping.
  Austin Water and other contractors are working to stop water flow out of Longhorn Dam. The malfunction does not impa
  
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• Longhorn Dam issue causes drop in Lady Bird Lake level

  28-01-2025 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Water said Tuesday evening that crews have successfully implemented a temporary barrier at a Longhorn Dam gate to prevent a further drop in water level at Lady Bird Lake.
  The temporary barrier will remain in place for several months until permanent repairs can be completed, according to the press release.
  Lady Bird Lake dropped a total of two feet below the normal level due to the incident. Austin Water and the Lower Colorado River Authority will now work together on
  
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• How VR factors into Project Connect's future light rail design

  28-01-2025 23:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Austin transportation leaders gather feedback on the city's future light rail, they've given some people the opportunity to "experience" the system firsthand — all within a headset.In approximately two years time, officials will begin work on the first phase of light rail in Austin: a 9.8-mile route, 15-station system running from 38th Street to Oltorf Street to Yellow Jacket Lane. Ahead of that future milestone, Austin Transit Partnership held a Project Connect meeting
  
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• Texas leaders, experts gather to address water crisis

  28-01-2025 21:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Wells across the state are going dry, while many rivers and streams are down to a trickle. It's a growing problem for many Texans as water scarcity grows into a greater concern.This week, experts are gathering in Austin at the "Water for Texas 2025 Conference" to find solutions. The conference, hosted by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), runs through Wednesday, Jan. 29.On Tuesday, panelists discussed the impact aquifer depletion is having on surface water streams an
  
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• ‘State of the Union’ event on psychedelics in Texas Tuesday night 

  28-01-2025 21:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Scientists and legislative activists will meet Tuesday night to discuss the current state of the use of psychedelic substances to treat mental health conditions. Over the last decade, the use of psychedelic substances has evolved from taboo to be considered by many a legitimate treatment option for psychiatric disorders. Specifically, many veterans with treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder have increasingly considered these substances to get better. 
  
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• Advocates push for more access to psychedelic treatment in Texas

  28-01-2025 21:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Scientists and legislative activists will meet Tuesday night to discuss the current state of the use of psychedelic substances to treat mental health conditions. Over the last decade, the use of psychedelic substances has evolved from taboo to be considered by many a legitimate treatment option for psychiatric disorders. Specifically, many veterans with treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder have increasingly considered these substances to get better. 
  
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• Lampasas ISD staff member resigns after being accused of inappropriate conduct

  28-01-2025 20:33 via kxan.com
  
  LAMPASAS, Texas (KXAN) -- A staff member within the Lampasas Independent School District resigned this week after being accused of inappropriate conduct with a student, according to Superintendent Chane Rascoe.
  Rascoe told KXAN he was alerted to the allegations on Sunday evening and immediately put the staff member on leave and on Monday morning initiated a report with the Texas Education Agency.
  Rascoe said he afforded the employee due process rights and the employee decided to resign.
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• Hispanic organizations say APD's chief told them police aren't facilitating ICE efforts

  28-01-2025 20:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis met with Hispanic community organizations on Monday morning.Inside El Centro De Familia, the Latino-led nonprofit Southwest Key Programs' building, leaders were already set to have a community meet and greet with APD's new chief.Then, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, confirmed "enhanced targeted operations” in Austin Sunday, members used the intimate, invite-only gathering to ask specific questions about
  
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• Airport Boulevard safety improvements include new bike, pedestrian path

  28-01-2025 18:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — New bike and pedestrian facilities are coming to a stretch of Airport Boulevard as part of ongoing corridor upgrades.Construction is ongoing along Airport Boulevard between 45th and 55th Streets, and crews installed a shared-use path on the roadway between Middle Fiskville Road and 55th Street. The project is now shifting gears toward the section of Airport Boulevard between 51st Street and 46th Street. AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION NEWS: South Lamar corridor program nearing constr
  
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• Doomsday Clock now closer than ever to 'midnight': What does this mean?

  28-01-2025 18:01 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The Doomsday Clock, a concept designed by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to represent humanity’s proximity to a global catastrophe, moved slightly closer to "midnight" on Tuesday.The clock's hands now indicate that the earth is just 89 seconds from midnight — the closest it's ever been to "doomsday."The clock was last reset in January 2023, when moved to 90 seconds from midnight.LA wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing
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• Seasonal temperatures continue to warm

  28-01-2025 17:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A recent study of seasonal temperatures from the climatologists and meteorologists at Climate Central revealed that summer, fall, winter, and spring temperatures are getting warmer.Climate Central Meteorologist Shel Winkley said the study looked at 245 cities in the United States to glean this information.A snapshot of seasons getting warmer across the countryWhat's surprising, or maybe it isn't, is that in much of the eastern half of the country, it's the winter season that is
  
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• Luxury bus service rolling out daily trips between Austin, Dallas area

  28-01-2025 17:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas-based transportation company is launching a luxury bus service route linking north Dallas and north Austin.Vonlane announced Monday it would begin offering daily, nonstop services between Plano and the Arboretum neighborhood in north Austin on Feb. 28. Its 22-seat buses include workspaces, WiFi and on-board meal service.There will be 38 weekly departures as part of the Dallas-Austin route, officials confirmed:
  Monday, Thursday, FridayNorth Dallas departures at 6 a.m
  
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• Abbott asks Texas DPS to deploy tactical strike teams to 'support Homeland Security operations'

  28-01-2025 17:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday morning asked the Texas Department of Public Safety, or DPS, to deploy tactical strike teams to "support the Trump Administration’s homeland security operations to locate and arrest criminal illegal immigrants in the state." Trump expands on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border policiesAbbott said in a press release issued Tuesday that Texas is expanding operations to assist President Trump's hard and fast efforts to crack down
  
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• LIVE: Is Central Texas done with wintry weather?

  28-01-2025 17:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's a question we've been getting a lot over the last few days, "Is Central Texas done with wintry weather this winter?"Next week...Let's talk near-term. For January? The answer is a firm YES! Yes, we are done with wintry weather for January.Over the next seven days, temperatures will climb out of the 50s and into the 60s and 70s. We're forecasting low to mid-70s for the first few days of February too with every night staying above freezing.Highs for the next week in AustinThe
  
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• Is Central Texas done with wintry weather?

  28-01-2025 17:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's a question we've been getting a lot over the last few days, "Is Central Texas done with wintry weather this winter?"Next week...Let's talk near-term. For January? The answer is a firm YES! Yes, we are done with wintry weather for January.Over the next seven days, temperatures will climb out of the 50s and into the 60s and 70s. We're forecasting low to mid-70s for the first few days of February too with every night staying above freezing.Highs for the next week in AustinThe
  
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• Cryptocurrency scams cost Texans the most in 2024, BBB says

  28-01-2025 16:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Last year was a record-setting year for how much money Texans lost to scams.Better Business Bureau analyzed 6,000 reports and found in total, Texas residents reported a loss of $10 million, setting an all-time high since the BBB Scam Tracker was first brought online in 2014. RELATED: BBB reports Texans lost $10M in fraudulent report in 2024“These are things that people have actually stepped forward and said something. Others have let these scams go by the wayside, or
  
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• Travis County considers more shifts to Counsel at First Appearance program

  28-01-2025 15:57 via kxan.com
  
  Austin (KXAN) — Travis County Commissioners will consider adding a second shift to its program that provides legal representation for people appearing in court for the first time.This past fall, Travis County kicked off rounds of test magistration for its Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA) program. Improvements on the horizon for Travis County’s counsel at first appearance problemThe program pairs indigent defendants with an attorney at pre-trial hearings, which can be crucial to how
  
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• LIVE: Asteroid the size of the Statue of Liberty nears Earth this week

  28-01-2025 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  SPACE (KXAN) -- A relatively small object in space, roughly the size of the Statue of Liberty, is expected to zip past Earth on January 31. The object, named 2015 DJ155, is one of several objects that will near our planet in the next several days.Flying through space at around 9km per second, the small rock will get within 4.4 million miles of Earth. To put that in perspective, the Moon is around 238 thousand miles from Earth, while Mars is 140 million miles away.The rock has passed by the Earth
  
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• Asteroid the size of the Statue of Liberty nears Earth this week

  28-01-2025 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  SPACE (KXAN) -- A relatively small object in space, roughly the size of the Statue of Liberty, is expected to zip past Earth on January 31. The object, named 2015 DJ155, is one of several objects that will near our planet in the next several days.Flying through space at around 9km per second, the small rock will get within 4.4 million miles of Earth. To put that in perspective, the Moon is around 238 thousand miles from Earth, while Mars is 140 million miles away.The rock has passed by the Earth
  
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• Border agents shot at in South Texas

  28-01-2025 14:21 via kxan.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Border Patrol agents were fired upon Monday in the remote town of Fronton in western Starr County, Texas.Additional Texas National Guard troops arrive at border
  The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. CST, when agents reported shots fired at them just east of the Starr-Zapata county line in South Texas, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson told Border Report on Monday evening.There were no injuries, the official said.NewsNation is reported Monday tha
  
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• Widespread 70s today with 80s in some areas tomorrow

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas will be bathed in sunshine this first weekend of February. A dry west wind this morning and a warm south wind this afternoon will push area temperatures to the 70s.Tonight will be clear. Lows Sunday will escape the 30s as they warm to the 40s areawide.
  Tomorrow is an important day for meteorologists. For some, it's Groundhog Day. But here in Central Texas, it's Armadillo Day. It's the day when our local prognosticator, Bee Cave Bob, makes his prediction on the fort
  
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• Warmer, sunny skies, pleasant weekend ahead

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures this morning were seasonable, with Camp Mabry dropping to 42° and Austin Bergstrom reaching 41°. By mid-morning, temperatures climbed into the mid 60s under sunny skies.This afternoon, expect highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, with northwest winds at 5-10 mph, gusting up to 25 mph at times.Mild high temperatures- northwesterly winds
  At the upper levels, the jet stream remains in a zonal flow, meaning no significant dips in the polar jet stream. This will kee
  
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• Thick fog, damp skies ahead overnight storms

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Another day of damp and gloomy skies ahead of the main event - a line of strong storms and heavy showers overnight.A blanket of thick fog is laying over Central Texas this morning, dropping visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10AM for most of the area. Within this fog are pockets of drizzle, mist and light rain. Be sure to factor in extra time for this morning's commute.Dense Fog Advisory in effect for most of the area until 10AM Wedn
  
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• Thick fog, damp skies ahead of overnight storms

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Another day of damp and gloomy skies ahead of the main event - a line of strong storms and heavy showers overnight.A blanket of thick fog is laying over Central Texas this morning, dropping visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10AM for most of the area. Within this fog are pockets of drizzle, mist and light rain. Be sure to factor in extra time for this morning's commute.Dense Fog Advisory in effect for most of the area until 10AM Wedn
  
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• Thick fog, damp skies ahead of line of overnight storms

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Another day of damp and gloomy skies ahead of the main event - a line of strong storms and heavy showers overnight.A blanket of thick fog is laying over Central Texas this morning, dropping visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10AM for most of the area. Within this fog are pockets of drizzle, mist and light rain. Be sure to factor in extra time for this morning's commute.Dense Fog Advisory in effect for most of the area until 10AM Wedn
  
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• Sunny stretch on the way with 80s next week

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Rain is done with most areas getting half an inch to 1.5" of rain. Some locally higher totals reached in the 2-3" range with some isolated reports of wind damage from this morning's storms. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSWe'll be dealing with partly cloudy skies the rest of the afternoon with plenty of mid-level and high-level clouds streaming in. We'll see skies turning clear overnight, which will make for a cooler morning on Friday as we dip back into the 40s.Friday morning lows
  
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• Sunny conditions returning after a stormy morning

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An extremely active morning is now leading to a beautiful afternoon. Strong winds and heavy showers were the biggest threats as the storm passed but now sunshine is coming through and bringing a nice day. CENTRAL TEXAS RADAR CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSA few lingering showers remain in the eastern counties but things look to be drying up now out towards the Hill Country. The rest of the day will now see us warming up into the mid to low 70s. The rain was much needed as the late
  
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• Sunny and warm weekend, but 80s and humid next week

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- What a Friday! Sunshine and upper 60s to low 70s coming after beneficial rain!
  Tonight will be clear and colder as wind backs off to allow for low 40s and upper 30s. Right now we think most areas avoid a freeze, but it will be a chilly start to the morning.Saturday morning lowsThe weekend looks incredible with sunshine both days and temperatures warming through the 70s.Weekend forecastWe'll turn up the heat next week with 80s making a return on Monday along with increasing humid
  
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• Stormy morning commute, dry by midday

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A line of strong storms and downpours continues to move east through our area, bringing soaking rain and a tricky morning drive for the start of our Thursday. CENTRAL TEXAS RADAR CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSStrong stormsAs these storms move east, they may be able to tap into a better environment for strengthening, which we see happening as they approach I-35. Slick roads and low visibility are likely at times for this morning's commute.A line of strong storms possible along I-3
  
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• Stormy morning commute, by midday

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A line of strong storms and downpours continues to move east through our area, bringing soaking rain (and a tricky morning drive) for the start of our Thursday. CENTRAL TEXAS RADARStrong storms CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSAs these storms move east they may be able to tap into a better environment for strengthening, which we see happening as they approach I-35. Slick roads and low visibility are likely at times for this morning's commute.A line of strong storms possible along I-
  
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• Some high temperature records could be tied or set this week

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- First, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning. This means, according to lore, that we will have six more weeks of winter. But, we have yet to learn Bee Cave Bob's more accurate prediction.The day will be just like yesterday but with warmer temperatures. A sunny day along with a southwest wind will drive afternoon highs to the upper 70s to low 80s.A clear sky this evening will be increasing clouds and fog overnight. Most of the eastern half of our viewing area will be part
  
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• Record high temperatures expected for several days

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures across Central Texas are nearing or surpassing record highs this Sunday afternoon under clear skies. Overnight, temperatures will remain mild, with lows in the mid to upper 50s in the Austin area and slightly cooler conditions expected in the Hill Country. Clouds will increase late in the night, mainly east of I-35, bringing the possibility of morning fog or mist for portions of our eastern counties.By Monday, the morning fog will dissipate by noon, followed by decr
  
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• Periods of rain and storms through Thursday morning

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As we continue through the late evening we'll continue seeing a gradual increase in shower coverage along with isolated storms.Strong stormsLate tonight through Thursday morning will come a broken line of downpours and thunderstorms moving roughly west to east across Central Texas.The timeline brings thunderstorms closer to the Hill Country near or just before midnight.Storms developing in the Hill Country near midnightAs these storms move east they may be able to tap into a bet
  
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• Fog, drizzle and showers before storms arrive

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Gloomy conditions continue throughout the day with isolated showers and drizzle continuing until tonight when heavier showers and strong thunderstorms are expected to build.Dense fog has improved a little bit an Dense Fog Advisories have been lifted, but still watch for areas of limited visibility this afternoon and into th eevening.Drizzle and showersThe damp weather continues today with periods of drizzle and showers through the afternoon and evening. While rainfall will gener
  
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• Dense fog and showers followed by strong storms

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Cloudy, foggy, drizzly and (at times) showery weather will continue tonight.A Dense Fog Advisory begins at 8 p.m. and continues through much of Wednesday morning as lowering visibilities could cause difficulties travelling.Dense Fog Advisory overnight through most of Wednesday morningDrizzle and showersThe damp weather continues with periods of drizzle and showers becoming a little more common overnight and through Wednesday. While rainfall will be light, in general, it will fee
  
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• Cloudy and damp leading up to line of strong storms

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Cloudy skies and periodic drizzle will eventually give way to thunderstorms and heavy rain with an approaching cold front.Today will look and feel similar to yesterday - cloudy to overcast, spotty light rain (30%) and cooler than normal afternoon highs in the mid- to upper 50s.Wednesday looks to be a touch wetter during the day, but not particularly stormy until nighttime and overnight. A Pacific cold front will drag a squall line (a line of storms) through our area overnight in
  
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• Abundant sunshine, record-high temps on the way

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- High temperatures in Central Texas were notably warmer than usual on Saturday. Camp Mabry and Austin Bergstrom both reached 76°, with sunny skies throughout the day.Overnight, temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 40s under clear skies, with calm winds.On Sunday, highs will rise slightly, reaching the upper 70s to low 80s.
  High temperatures Sunday - 70s and 80sTomorrow is Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil is expected to not see his shadow in Pennsylvania. Here in C
  
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• A sunny end to the week with a record high possible Monday

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A great way to end the week after fog, showers, strong winds, and heavy downpours. Now it's smooth sailing through the weekend with sunshine and nice cool mornings.Friday brings us back to the 70s and Saturday will continue the trend and bring us to the mid 70s. Not a cloud in sight.Next two days forecastThere are still two more mornings in the 40s ahead so don't put away the sweater just yet. By the time we reach Monday, we say goodbye to the colder mornings and move into more
  
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• A dreary Tuesday as storms arrive midweek

  28-01-2025 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Clouds drape the sky today with some fog, drizzle, and some low clouds. The day itself shouldn't see too many showers, but drizzle will be off and on all day.Temperatures are expected to remain in the mid to upper 50s with the sun staying far away for the day.Wednesday looks to be a touch wetter during the day, but not particularly stormy until late night. A Pacific cold front will drag a squall line (a line of storms) through our area overnight into Thursday morning.Most of the
  
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• Starbucks now offering free refills to some, bringing back condiment bar

  28-01-2025 05:38 via kxan.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Starbucks is implementing new and old policies at its cafes in the U.S. and Canada to improve the customer experience.Beginning on Monday, customers who order a “for here” beverage can get free refills of hot or iced coffee, or hot or iced tea, during their visit. Baristas will serve up these orders in coffee mugs, glasses, or clean personal cups, should customers bring one. Hanging out at Starbucks? It will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy
  
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• First US case of H5N9 bird flu strain found in California

  28-01-2025 05:26 via kxan.com
  
  MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The country's first case of H5N9 bird flu has been identified in Merced County, California, officials say.This H5N9 strain, which was identified earlier this month, is different from the H5N1 strain that had already been documented in multiple cases across the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been more than 60 people who have been sickened and one person who was killed by H5N1. Central Valley dairy farmers conc
  
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• Hispanic community reacts to ICE operations in Austin

  28-01-2025 05:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a part of Austin with deep Latino roots, long-time Hispanic community leader Paul Saldana said he feels for his community.This comes one day after U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted "enhanced targeted operations" in Austin.‘It saddens me’: Protesters take to the Texas Capitol after ICE operations in Austin"I feel sorry for the stress that our undocumented community lives with on a daily basis. They're the ones who build our houses, build our r
  
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• Family, friends of Gabby Petito share details surrounding her death in upcoming Netflix documentary

  28-01-2025 05:19 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An upcoming Netflix documentary will shed new light on the story of Gabby Petito and her death at the hands of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie.In July 2021, Gabby and Brian went on a road trip across America, but only Brian returned home to his parent's house in North Port."I knew something bad happened," said Nichole Schmidt, Gabby's mother, in the trailer for the documentary "American Murder: Gabby Petito." Timeline: What happened to Gabby Petito?
  Authorities said
  
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• City of Austin opens Hartman bridge over Waller Creek

  28-01-2025 04:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Monday, the city of Austin opened the Waterloo Greenway Hartman Bridge along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. The new bridge will be used to cross over Waller Creek.
  The conservancy said the finished bridge marked a significant milestone of the Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence project.
  The project is a part of Waterloo Greenway's comprehensive plan to "revitalize Waller Creek and create a 1.5-mile greenway stretching from Waterloo Park at its north, all t
  
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• Texas farmers and contractors warn that Trump deportations could harm industries

  28-01-2025 02:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Within his first week in office, President Donald Trump has vowed to intensify deportation efforts nationwide and assist Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in tightening the southern border. Working class industries, like farming and construction, which heavily rely on migrant labor for productivity, warn that deportations could have far-reaching impacts that affect Texans beyond these sectors.“You hear anything from 50% to 70%,” said Russell Boening, President of Texas Far
  
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• Health professional worries federal health freezes could stymie progress

  28-01-2025 01:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Due to directives to halt external communication and public appearances, confusion and chaos have been reported in the communities actively working on developing cures and treatments for diseases. Earlier this week, NBC reported that President Donald Trump’s acting secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Dorothy Fink, sent a memo to federal health agencies enacting a moratorium on external communication and public appearances. Additionally,
  
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• Williamson County man sentenced to 20 years in prison for child sex assault

  28-01-2025 00:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 69-year-old man was sentenced on January 15 in connection with child sexual assault.
  According to a Williamson County District Attorney press release, Victor Rodriguez was found guilty by a jury of second-degree sexual assault and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
  The victim said Rodriguez had sexually assaulted her repeatedly beginning when she was nine years old, the press release said.
  District Attorney Shawn Dick commended the hard work of law enforcement and the
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