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TEXAS - A heat advisory covers most of Central Texas as temperatures soar past the triple-digit mark. Heat advisory in Central Texas A heat advisory is in effect through the weekend across much of Central Texas. The National Weather Service said temperatures could hit 104 degrees with heat index values as high as 112. Austin Public Health said they have seen the impact this summer. So far, they’ve…
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - Travis County has its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026. Austin Public Health says Travis County now has its first West Nile virus case of 2026. The patient, a Travis County resident, tested positive for the virus after visiting their healthcare provider with symptoms. APH did not disclose any patient information nor where in the county the case was reported. So…
AUSTIN, Texas - The suspect in a recent officer-involved shooting in North Austin compared APD to the KKK and only wanted to negotiate with the FBI, according to an arrest affidavit. 36-year-old Gregory Glenn Lane has been charged with first-degree felony attempted capital murder of a peace officer and second-degree felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. What happened at the Centro Studio…
AUSTIN, Texas - Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Advisory beginning this afternoon and lasting through the weekend. Heat Advisory for Central Texas The Heat Advisory will go into effect at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 and last until at least 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23. The Heat Advisory covers the northern Hill Country, the I-35 corridor and the coastal plains, including the following Central Texas…
LAKE TRAVIS, Texas - The Lake Travis High School varsity football team has decided to cancel its season opener due to the recent death of one of its seniors, Odin Hensley. According to head coach Hank Carter, he has been focusing on the well-being of his players, staff and the community, and decided that his team will not play their season opener against Dripping Springs. Lake Travis will now open…
AUSTIN, Texas - Demonstrators gathered outside the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s annual meeting on Wednesday, demanding state leaders step in to stop planned border barrier construction across more than 48 miles of state park land, including Big Bend Ranch State Park. Why were there protesters outside TPWD? The protest comes as federal officials temporarily pause work inside nearby Big…
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - Wildfires can spread fast, especially on days considered critically dry, but fire crews across Travis County are using new technology to get ahead of a fire before it even starts. Fire crews were out Wednesday morning pulling hose and drilling what they needed to do, just in case. It’s the kind of preparation firefighters do before the first flame ever shows up. Now, they…
SAN MARCOS, Texas - Wednesday, August 19, was the first day of the semester at Texas State University. The university is anticipating another year of record enrollment. It's also the first year they're in the Pac-12 conference. TXST kicks off Pac-12 Conference "I'm feeling absolutely amazing, it's been amazing, the weather's been amazing," sophomore Murshida Shabab said. "We're excited to get the…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick holds a copy of "Let's Talk About It" during a news conference on Aug. 19. AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive. "We're coming for the books. We ask that you do it on your own and remove these books," Patrick said. "Look at what's in your libraries. Don't bury your head in…
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money. In a letter published Wednesday , Abbott asks the state comptroller to look at the spending of up to four independent school districts to determine if they are spending their taxpayer funding appropriately. Abbott did not provide an example of funds being misused…
