Dry conditions and very gusty winds led to several brush fires in Central Texas yesterday as well as scattered power outages.
As of early this morning, almost all Austin Energy customers have their power restored.
Three area wildfires continue to burn this morning.
Texas A&M Forest Service is reporting 34 wildfires/brush fires in Texas this week burning more than 4,400 acres.
Area firefighters and first responders were busy Tuesday as several brush fires broke out in the midst of the RED FLAG WARNING that had been issued.
Powerful winds caused damage in North Texas.
More than a hundred flights were delayed yesterday at Austin’s airport due to the high winds. (Austin American-Statesman)
More on yesterday’s fire threat, storm damage and high winds as well as the extended forecast can be found further down this post in WEATHER.
A teen was injured after a shooting Tuesday afternoon in South Austin.
One person is dead and five others injured after a crash involving an Austin Fire Department truck and another vehicle near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Tuesday afternoon.
Austin police have provided more details on a fatal car accident Sunday.
Grassroots activists with the 50501 movement held a “National Day of Action” on Tuesday.
The Austin Police Department says changes to Austin’s 6th Street on weekends is making a difference.
Uber launched an autonomous vehicle service in Austin on Tuesday, offering riders the option to be matched with a self-driving Waymo car.
CapMetro is offering special extended Rail service during this year’s SXSW festival and conference that begins this weekend. (Fox7 Austin)
The MLK Boulevard exit (235A) for I-35 has officially closed for construction.
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to close and/or sell over 400 federal buildings…24 in Texas, including five in Austin.
PODCAST: The Austin Business Journal’s podcast ATX Ahead asks the question: Is this Austin or Silicon Valley?
Austin’s air quality plunged into the unhealthy range by 6 p.m. Tuesday, registering among the worst levels in Texas, according to AirNow, the official U.S. air quality reporting site.
WEATHER
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
The ATX experienced some pretty strong wind gusts yesterday.
In North Texas, a reported F1 tornado touched down in Irving.
PODCAST: Today’s episode of Texas Scorecard’s Texas Minute:
Catholic Charities of Fort Worth sues over federal funding pause… Multiple Texas A&M courses center on gender ideology… Texas Lottery Commission keeps its Executive Director and begins work on a courier ‘ban’… Trump on the $100 Bill?…
Texas’ hemp industry is pushing back against a Senate bill that would ban sales of products that contain THC. (Texas Tribune)
“He’s spewing all kinds of nonsense and bull****” — Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Texas Rep. Al Green, Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett and others walked out of President Trump’s speech Tuesday night. Houston Rep. Al Green was escorted out after shouting during the speech.
The latest poll from Texas Southern’s Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center shows nearly two-thirds of Texans support using taxpayer dollars for private education. (Fox7 Austin)
The 14-year legal battle between Texas and federal courts regarding its foster care system has a new presiding judge. Chief Judge Randy Crane of the Southern District of Texas will now oversee the case, according to federal court records. (Texas Public Radio)
A bill to bring the Ten Commandments to public schools advanced in the Texas Senate.
Harris County officials outlined a plan to boost vaccination rates for measles and trace any potential cases in Houston—as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the federal government plans to combat the outbreak by shipping doses of vitamin A to Gaines County. (Houston Chronicle)
Currently, there are 159 confirmed cases in the state.
There are 27 candidates in the race to become San Antonio’s next mayor…and voters are confused. (My San Antonio)
One of Texas’ Most Wanted has been captured.
William Waybourn, the adopted son of Tarrant County Sheriff Bill E. Waybourn, was arrested by the Arlington Police Department for solicitation of a person under 18 years of age, assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest. (My Texas Daily)
After an initial attempt was scrubbed Monday, SpaceX has announced the eighth flight test of its Starship mega rocket from South Texas will happen today during a window that opens at 5:30 p.m. CT. (Lonestar Live)
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: The 22nd-ranked Texas A&M, after going on a four-game losing skid in the SEC, stunned No. 1 Auburn on Tuesday night in College Station. The Aggies led the entire way en route to the 83-72 win at Reed Arena. It marked the Aggies’ first ever win against a top-ranked opponent. (Yahoo! Sports)
Graduate guard Tramon Mark registered a game-high 24 points, and freshman guard Tre Johnson added 23 points to lead Texas (17-13, 6-11 SEC) to an 87-82 overtime win at No. 25/nr Mississippi State (20-10, 8-9 SEC) at Humphrey Coliseum on Tuesday night. The Longhorns earned their fourth victory over an AP-ranked opponent this season. (Texas Longhorns)
9th-ranked Texas Tech hosts Colorado tonight. (Yahoo! Sports)
COLLEGE BASEBALL: The 12th-ranked University of Texas baseball team smacked a season-best five homers and used a seven-spot to run-rule Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 15-5, Tuesday evening at UFCU-Disch Falk Field. (Texas Longhorns)
NBA: Devin Vassell had a career-high 37 points along with 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 127-113 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
Tyrese Haliburton scored 28 points and matched a season high with 15 assists, and the Indiana Pacers recovered after blowing a 17-point third-quarter lead to beat the Houston Rockets 115-102 on Tuesday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
It’s official: Kyrie Irving is out for the rest of the Dallas Mavericks’ season.
The Mavs are in Milwaukee tonight. (Yahoo! Sports)
NHL: Thomas Harley scored from near the blue line with 4.8 seconds remaining, lifting Dallas to a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night after the Stars squandered a two-goal lead in the third period. (Yahoo! Sports)
The latest episode of PBS’ Texas Parks & Wildlife:
Join a team of scientists as they study the elusive American alligator in the wetlands along the upper Texas coast…Witness “The Illumination,” a special annual event that highlights the architectural mysteries of Mission Espiritu Santo at Goliad State Park & Historic Site…and anglers create new underwater habitat for fish by recycling leftover construction debris.
