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Texas A&M Forest Service Encourages Texans To Prevent Wildfires
During the upcoming Labor Day weekend and the start of dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect our lands and natural resources by being mindful of activities that may cause wildfires. Hot and dry conditions in August resulted in increased wildfire activity across North and Northwest Texas. Throughout August, Texas experienced 281 wildfires …
A Stage 1 flood alert is in effect for coastal counties as a period of widespread rainfall begins
In brief: Today is the first of several days, likely lasting through the Labor Day weekend, that the Houston area will be subject to the potential for widespread showers and thunderstorms. For most of our region these will be a nuisance, but for the immediate coast there is the potential for street flooding, which is why we’re initiating a Stage 1 flood alert for coastal counties.
Texas Gas Service proposes residential rate hike for Austinites
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Gas Service has proposed a rate hike for residents, while businesses could get a reduction. Austin has joined a coalition of 17 cities that are served by the Texas Gas Service. The coalition plans to fight a rate increase for gas customers that's before the Texas Railroad Commission.
Texas guard Rori Harmon regains a year of eligibility after knee injury
Texas' hardship waiver for star point guard Rori Harmon has been approved by the NCAA, essentially giving her two seasons of eligibility left, UT announced Thursday. The Texas women's basketball program said the waiver means Harmon can treat the 2023-24 season like a redshirt year, so instead of being viewed as a senior...
Austin Police Department Identifies Individual Fatally Shot at Apartment Complex
According to KXAN on Thursday, the Austin police department identified the man who was killed on Monday during a shootout in an apartment complex. At 2:08 officers were sent to Waterloo Flat Apartment Complex, which is located at 1300 South Pleasant Rd. An individual called and reported that he was recently attacked out of nowhere by someone.
What will the Texas Longhorns' final 2024 record be?
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Longhorn football embarks on the 2024 campaign this weekend, but what will their final record be?. Last year, the Horns finished as Big 12 Champions and made the College Football Playoff Semifinals. On this week’s episode of the Fox 7 Sports Office, FOX 7 Austin's Dennis...
Citing 'blatant violation' of meetings law, judge pauses Austin charter amendment election
The Austin City Council violated the Texas Open Meetings Act when it placed 13 city charter amendments on the Nov. 5 general election ballot, state District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ruled on Thursday. Guerra Gamble temporarily blocked the placement of those charter amendments on Austin ballots, but it remains to be seen...
APD investigating body found in southwest Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Police are investigating a body discovered near a business shopping center in southwest Austin. The body was found just before 9 a.m. Thursday near the West Woods Shopping Center on Bee Caves Road near Old Walsh Tarlton. According to police, officers responded to the area after...
UTSA Head Football Coach Jeff Traylor Admits His Team Is NIL Broke While Begging For Financial Help
Jeff Traylor has done a phenomenal job as the head college football coach at UTSA and is, by all accounts, thrilled to be in San Antonio. However, the Roadrunners cannot continue to succeed without an increase in NIL funding. Wins and losses are directly tied to money in the modern era of the sport and […] The post UTSA Head Football Coach Jeff Traylor Admits His Team Is NIL Broke While Begging For Financial Help appeared first on BroBible.
Georgetown beekeeper at odds with new wastewater treatment plant
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - A rural neighborhood east of I-35, just outside Jarrell city limits, could be getting a new development. It would bring more homes and a wastewater treatment plant, but a nearby beekeeper is asking the company to consider moving it elsewhere. Elizabeth Exley has been in the...
Eula ISD implements major upgrades with $24 million bond
EULA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Thanks to a $24 million bond, Eula Schools made improvements in response to community growth. The bond was first approved by community voters in May 2023. It is the first bond of comparable size since 2000 when voters approved a similar bond to build the new high school. Assistant Superintendent of […]
Tracking a cold front and a soaking forecast
Good morning, folks! Starting the morning with temps in the 60s to low 70s across the High Plains. One more day of temps in the 80s and 90s. Tracking cooler weather and a more active weather pattern as we approach Labor Day weekend. As of this morning, a cold front is expected to swing through […]
First responders offered free admission at Typhoon Texas this weekend
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — Typhoon Texas Austin will offer free admission to first responders during its Heroes Weekend from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. The waterpark announced Wednesday that healthcare workers, police, firefighters, EMS and military personnel can enjoy complimentary entry to the park. ALSO |Leaders update on Project Connect,...
New Murder Of Texas Child Happened During Botched Robbery
Austin, Texas has several families all simultaneously in a state of upheaval because of the actions of three different children in what police have described as an attempted robbery that clearly went very wrong with two teen kids now facing murder charges, and another, only 13 years old, is dead from being shot. Just after 8:30 last Thursday evening, the victim and another teen were allegedly traveling in a stolen car into East Austin to meet up with a third teenager, at some point it is believed the first two teens attempted to rob the third, and that is when a shootout occurred.
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