A rough start for some holiday travelers as American Airlines reportedly experienced delays this morning due to what the airline called a “technical issue.”
UPDATE: The technical issue was resolved and flights were resuming.
Monday was one of the busiest holiday travel days at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Today, Christmas Eve, should be no exception.
ABIA flight information.
According to AAA officials, 8.5 million Texans are expected to be traveling by car.
POLL: Are you staying in Central Texas for the holidays?
Gas prices are predicted to be the lowest on Christmas Day nationwide since the pandemic. Texas is no exception. (Fox7 Austin)
What are the Christmas Eve operating hours at local grocery stores for last-minute shoppers?
Local businesses say last-minute holiday shopping is up this year.
Two adults and one child suffered injuries Monday in a two-vehicle collision in Northeast Austin.
Austin firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at a local Pizza Hut last night.
No injuries reported early Monday after a house fire in North Austin.
Three Austin police officers were suspended for misconduct in the past month by newly appointed Chief Lisa Davis.
A total of six Austin police officers, including the three most recent, have been suspended so far this year after internal affairs investigations determined they had violated department policies. An additional eight officers resigned between July and September before department probes concluded. (Austin American-Statesman).
According to city officials, the police accountability ordinance Austin voters overwhelmingly approved nearly 2½ years ago will be completely implemented by early next year. (Austin American-Statesman)
Monday, Austin police were seeking help identifying and locating two shoplifting suspects. Both were eventually apprehended.
Police are still looking for a person of interest in Austin’s 70th homicide of 2024 that occurred Saturday night at the Chevy Chase Apartments.
Texas grocer H-E-B has reportedly purchased land in Lockhart presumably for a future store location. (Austin Business Journal)
Trader Joe’s is in the early stages of adding a store in Cedar Park. (Austin Business Journal)
Some locally-owned Party City locations in Austin insist they’re going to stay open, following news that the retail chain is going out of business.
Plans for a new visitor center at the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, to be located off RM 620 just a couple miles northeast of The Oasis on Lake Travis, are moving forward. (Community Impact)
Tesla is in talks with the city of Austin over its autonomous vehicle technology. (KXAN-TV)
The ongoing Starbucks union workers’ strike has now expanded to a dozen states, including Texas.
The City of Leander has moved from Phase 2 to Phase 4 Water Conservation. Residents have been asked to prepare for the planned pipeline upgrade and shutdown in January. (CBS Austin)
The top three strangest weather videos of 2024.
Dozens of residents are speaking out against Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s new billboard campaign, criticizing its messages aimed at deterring migrants from crossing the border illegally. (Lonestar Live)
A new international railway bridge that runs through Laredo has been completed, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Mexico trade relations. (Texas Public Radio)
Texas is losing its clout in Congress just as Republicans take full control. (Houston Chronicle)
Authorities in Katy responded to a shooting at Katy Mills Mall yesterday.
SPORTS
Once again, Bevo will not be making the trip to Atlanta, as the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl announced Monday that there is not enough room on the sideline in Mercedes Benz-Stadium for the Texas Longhorns mascot. (ESPN)
NBA: Jabari Smith Jr. had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Fred VanVleet added 20 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-101 on Monday night for their third straight win. (Yahoo! Sports)
Luka Doncic returned from a two-game absence to score 27 points, Daniel Gafford added 23 off the bench and Kyrie Irving finished with 20 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-108 on Monday night. (Yahoo! News)
The Philadelphia 76ers rallied after Joel Embiid was ejected to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Monday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
No games are scheduled for today.
On this Christmas Eve, one more visit to popular holiday display/shows in Texas.
