Flight delays and cancellations affected thousands of Texas travelers on the day after Christmas.
According to Flight Aware, there were more than 800 flights delayed at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport; at least 400 were from American Airlines.
There were also more than 500 cancelations; close to 300 were from American Airlines before 7 p.m. last night.
There is some good news for air travelers in Austin.
Since a recent stabbing at Manor High School, the district has stepped up its security. (Austin American-Statesman)
Crime trends indicated Austin was going to break a record for the number of homicides in the city after a violent November, but statistics show homicides in Austin this year are down compared to the last four years.
A person has been arrested in Manor for DWI following a rollover crash on eastbound US 290 early Thursday morning. (Fox7 Austin)
Since Christmas night, there have been two accidents on US 290 resulting in three people losing their lives.
The Hays County Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed a woman and young child died following a fire that occurred in Driftwood during the morning hours of Christmas Eve. (KXAN-TV)
Austin firefighters responded to what they thought was a structure fire Thursday but ultimately found nothing.
New information is being released about the recent suspension of three Austin police officers.
City officials and police are reminding citizens about the dangers of celebratory gunfire.
A Williamson County jury has awarded a family more than $1 million for health problems they suffered because of their mold and pest-ridden rental apartment. (Austin American-Statesman)
The Hays County school district is reportedly considering a partnership that would specifically create affordable homes for its workers. (KVUE-TV)
Google has released Austin’s top searches of 2024 in categories such as songs, athletes, sports match-ups, “near me” searches and more. (Austin American-Statesman)
Need to properly dispose of your Christmas tree?
The Texas Disposal Systems on Thursday began accepting live Christmas trees and live decorations to be repurposed into compost and mulch.
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Strong storms, including some tornadoes, swept through parts of the Lone Star State yesterday.
A San Antonio police officer has been placed on administrative leave.
Border crime in Texas is being linked to child trafficking in the Houston area. (The Center Square)
Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX saw massive growth in Texas in 2024. (Chron)
The former CEO of a small-town Texas bank will spend nearly three years in federal prison after embezzling more than $800,000 to fund vacations, restaurant meals, clothing, college tuition and her own personal income taxes. (Lonestar Live)
There will be two new vehicle laws for Texas drivers in 2025.
Governor Greg Abbott lauded Texas’ robust economy on social media yesterday.
SPORTS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Both Texas Tech and Texas A&M conclude their seasons today with bowl games.
The 8-4 Red Raiders will face 6-6 Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis at 6:00 p.m. (Yahoo! News)
The 8-4 Texas A&M Aggies are in Nevada tonight for the Las Vegas Bowl where they will face 6-6 USC at 9:30 p.m. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Texas Longhorns football team is the second most valuable sports program in college sports, second only to Ohio State. (Austn Business Journal)
NBA: Jalen Green scored 30 points as the Houston Rockets easily handled New Orleans last night 128-111. (Yahoo! Sports)
All three Texas teams are in action tonight. San Antonio is in Brooklyn, Houston’s hosting Minnesota and Dallas is at Phoenix. (Yahoo! Sports)
NHL: In hockey tonight, the Dallas Stars host the Minnesota Wild. (Yahoo! Sports)
A Texas Game Warden uncovers some fishy contraband during a routine stop…and learn about the history of our treasured Texas parklands…and some hopes and plans for the next century of state parks.
The latest episode of “Texas Parks & Wildlife”:
