The 1800 to 1900 block of South Lakeshore Blvd. in East Austin will remain closed for repair until further notice due to a 15-foot-wide sinkhole that opened up on Saturday.
A motorcycle crash in Travis County yesterday seriously injured its driver.
The busy holiday travel season continues as Austin-Bergstrom International Airport plans to see 150,000 flyers come through until New Year’s. (Fox7 Austin)
About a hundred flights were delayed on Sunday, with more than double that on Saturday thanks to storms in other parts of Texas.
A look back at some of the biggest development trends in Austin in 2024 including tech companies locating in Williamson County, expansions and renovations of several colleges and universities in the state, new grocery stores opening, community pushback on proposed projects and more. (Community Impact)
Torchy’s Tacos filed paperwork with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to renovate its South Congress Avenue restaurant for $150,000 despite earlier announcing the location may close due to high rent and lack of a license to sell alcohol at that location. (Community Impact)
Whataburger is slated to open another Georgetown location in early 2025. (Community Impact)
A judge dismissed a lawsuit aimed at preventing the city from using property taxes to help fund the $11 billion Project Connect transit plan.
A breakdown of some of the changes to come with the city’s biggest transportation projects. (KXAN-TV)
Where can you legally shoot off fireworks in Central Texas?
The Texas Division of Emergency Management announced Sunday afternoon that they have activated additional state wildfire response resources due to the increased wildfire danger expected across the Western half of Texas today. (TDEM)
“With an increased risk of wildfire danger in the forecast, the State of Texas has prepared wildfire response resources to support local firefighters with any fire suppression needs. Texans are urged to avoid activities that cause sparks and follow instructions from local emergency officials. Please join me in thanking the first responders working around the clock to protect life and property during this holiday season.” — Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd.
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Several southern states are cleaning up after severe weather pushed across the region over the weekend, including Texas.
Former President Jimmy Carter died at his home Sunday at the age of 100. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Texas Governor Greg Abbott shared condolences online but mistakenly extended sympathies to former First Lady Rosalyn Carter who died in early 2023. (KVUE-TV)
“Cecilia and I send our prayers and deepest condolences to First Lady Rosalynn Carter and the entire Carter family.”
The statement was later amended.
“Cecilia and I mourn the loss of former President Jimmy Carter alongside millions of Americans across the country. Our nation remains the greatest beacon of freedom and opportunity in the world because of our fearless chief executives who are our guiding force through the best and worst of times. For that, we owe President Carter our enduring gratitude for his service as the 39th President of the United States. Having led a life marked by selfless service to the American people, President Carter leaves behind a great legacy as a husband, father, naval officer, governor, and Nobel prize winner, and he will be greatly missed by many. Cecilia and I send our prayers and deepest condolences to the entire Carter family.”
Other Texas politicians remarked on Carter’s life and passing.
Jimmy Carter was the only Democratic president to win Texas in nearly 50 years. (Texas Public Radio)
PODCAST: “State of Texas” is a statewide, in-depth program focused solely on Texas politics. Produced at KXAN in Austin.
What’s next for Texas? Four major questions looming for the divided state in 2025. (The Hill)
Search and rescue teams in Sherman, Texas, are continuing their search for an 8-year-old girl who was swept away by flood waters last week.
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wins for both the men and women Sunday in Longhorns basketball.
Texas defeated Northwestern State 77-53 Sunday behind freshman Tre Johnson’s 18 points. (Texas Longhorns)
The women crushed UTRGV 94-35. (Texas Longhorns)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: The Texas Longhorns have arrived in Atlanta for Wednesday’s Peach Bowl matchup against Arizona State.
NC State wide receiver Kevin Concepcion will transfer to Texas A&M, he announced Sunday. (ESPN)
NFL: A woeful 2024 season continued Sunday for the Dallas Cowboys in Philadelphia as the Eagles cruised to a 41-7 victory. (Yahoo! Sports)
NBA: Another loss for the Houston Rockets. They fell to the Miami Heat Sunday 104-101. They’ve lost three of their last four games. (Yahoo! Sports)
Despite 34 points from Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs came up short against the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-110. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Dallas Mavericks did not play Sunday. They’re in Sacramento tonight. (Yahoo! Sports)
NHL: Matt Duchene and Jamie Benn each had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Sunday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
A restored version of Townes Van Zandt playing his most famous song at a ranch in Austin, Texas in 1975.
