Austin Public Health reported a measles case in an unvaccinated infant on Friday, the city’s first since 2019. Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed the case during a press conference, and APH assured the public that no exposures are anticipated, as all the infant’s family members are vaccinated.
After bearing criticism for not addressing the measles outbreak in Texas publicly in press conferences, social media posts or public calls for residents to consider getting vaccinated, Gov. Greg Abbott broke his silence Friday on X.
More than 160 measles cases have been reported in ten states.
Vaccination is being urged.
According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect is in custody following a homicide outside the city limits of Georgetown.
Multiple injuries have been reported following a multi-vehicle crash in Northwest Austin last night.
ATCEMS responded to a collision between a dump truck and a motorcycle earlier in the day.
A vacant apartment building was ablaze last night in the northwestern part of the city.
Austin Fire Department
One person has reportedly been detained in connection with the fire.
One firefighter was injured and was evaluated for non-life-threatening injuries
Austin and ABIA officials broke ground Friday on a new parking garage that will accommodate abut 7,000 vehicles.
Artist’s rendering of the new 7,000-space parking facility coming to ABIA
Delta Air Lines will add new seasonal flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Cancun, Mexico, beginning Dec. 20. (CBS Austin)
Police in Cedar Park responded to a reported bank robbery Friday afternoon.
McCallum High School was temporarily placed in secure mode Friday after a student reported being threatened with a gun at a nearby McDonald’s. (KVUE-TV)
Beginning in April, the Greater Austin YMCA will lease a more than 16,000-square-feet space in the Austin Independent School District Central Office. (KXAN-TV)
One of Austin’s most beloved and iconic businesses on Barton Springs Road and its adjacent property will be overseen by a new trustee.
Peter Pan Mini-Golf has been around for nearly eight decades. It’s been fighting to remain open and fend off developers of prime real estate adjacent to the attraction. (Austin Business Journal)
Today is “It’s My Park Day” in Austin.
Starting today, fines for parking violations in Austin will increase.
The standard fine will increase to $75 for not paying for a metered space, parking in an intersection and parking within 30 feet of a stop sign. (KUT 90.5)
Crews are narrowing parts of the northbound lanes on South Pleasant Valley Road near Longhorn Dam.
WEATHER
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit West Texas Friday afternoon in Martin County.
A new report shows the potential for major pressure on the Texas power grid and for energy shortages in the next few years…but are the numbers deceiving?
Amtrak is pressing ahead with plans for a 240-mile high-speed rail route linking Dallas and Houston that would have trains traveling over 200 mph. (KXAN-TV)
The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents passed a resolution Friday banning drag shows at 11 universities across the state, writing in the resolution that these performances are “inconsistent with the System’s mission and core values of its Universities, including the value of respect for others.”
A former Department of Homeland Security deportation officer from the Houston area pleaded guilty to money laundering, which involved using his position to transport hundreds of thousands of dollars in drug proceeds. (Lonestar Live)
State and federal agents busted a major drug operation on San Antonio’s north side.
A 31-year-old Dallas resident has been charged with conspiring to transport, attempting to transport, and transporting two undocumented minors in the United States for financial gain. (My Texas Daily)
A cartel boss known as ‘El Gato’ is behind bars in North Texas — accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot.
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: The Texas Longhorns (16-12 overall, 5-10 SEC) host the Georgia Bulldogs at Moody Center tonight at 7:00 p.m. marking the first matchup between Texas and Georgia to be played in Austin since the 1998-99 season. (Texas Longhorns)
Fourth-ranked Houston is hosting the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Cougars are looking for their 25th win on the season. (Yahoo! Sports)
Tenth-ranked Texas Tech is on the road today at Kansas. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Aggies of Texas A&M, ranked 12th, is at third-ranked Florida tonight. (Yahoo! Sports
Texas A&M has inked the largest multimedia rights deal in college sports.
It’s a massive 15-year, $515 million agreement has been struck with Playfly Sports, a leading digital media company. Playfly represents the multimedia rights for 25 universities, including prominent SEC rivals LSU and Auburn, and Big Ten powerhouses Penn State and Nebraska. (Houston Chronicle)
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Junior shortstop Jalin Flores mounted his third career multi-homer effort and 15th-ranked Texas jumped out to an eight-run advantage, as the Longhorns held off Washington, 10-9, on Friday evening at Las Vegas Ballpark. (Texas Longhorns)
Texas continues play in Vegas today with a 6:00 p.m. match against Texas Tech. (Texas Longhorns)
NBA: All three Texas NBA teams were idle Friday.
Tonight, the San Antonio Spurs are in Memphis…the Dallas Mavericks host Milwaukee…and the Houston Rockets host Sacramento. (Yahoo! Sports)
NHL: Logan Stankoven scored twice, Roope Hintz had a career-high four assists and the Dallas Stars beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-2 on Friday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Stars are off tonight.
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