The FAA reported Sunday that flights arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport were experiencing an average delay of 47 minutes due to a Traffic Management Program in effect because of staffing issues.
This program may also cause delays for departing flights, so travelers should check with their airline for the latest updates.
Meanwhile, an expanded arrival and departure hall is set to open in the Barbara Jordan Terminal in five years.
ABIA is in the construction phase for three overlapping projects: the West Infill, the new Outbound Baggage Handling System and a TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion.
Daela Diaz, a 15-year-old girl, and approximately 11-month-old Christopher Roman, who were reported missing from Pflugerville, have been found. The Pflugerville Police Department announced their safe location in a social media update Sunday night.
Killeen Fire Department Captain Marvin Taylor III tragically died early Sunday morning when his vehicle was rear-ended by a speeding driver, the City of Killeen reported in a press release. Captain Taylor was en route from an Austin hospital, where his fifth child had just been born, to pick up his other children so they could meet their new sibling.
Two people were taken to an Austin hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, after a crash Sunday night in southeast Travis County.
A crash Sunday in Williamson County briefly shut down a section of FM 973.
TxDOT has a couple reminders for ATX drivers this week…
Insufficient evidence led to the dismissal of a 2022 fraud indictment against Alison Clem, the manager of La Barbecue in Austin, related to a workers’ compensation claim. The charge was dropped on April 16, according to a dismissal motion. (Austin American-Statesman)
The area in East Austin around Springdale and Airport Boulevard used to be home to “tank farms”, formerly occupied by polluting industries and businesses.
“For decades, residents who lived near the tank farms experienced acute and chronic health issues including headaches, nosebleeds, rashes, stomach illnesses, asthma, skin lesions, lung disease, cancer, and other ailments that were thought to be linked to air, water, and soil contamination originating from the tank farm.” — Watershed Protection
Some are now wondering…is the land safe to be on? (KUT 90.5)
Oracle, the $414 billion computer technology company, announced last year that it is moving its world headquarters from Austin to Nashville.
The move hasn’t happened yet. (My San Antonio)
A new fishing pier has opened along Lady Bird Lake in East Austin.
WEATHER
Local forecasters are taken aback by this very early start to summer-like heat.
Last week, the Senate passed Senate Bill 2880, a measure that could significantly impact access to abortion-inducing drugs and legal recourse related to abortion. The bill establishes that individuals involved in the manufacture, distribution, mailing, prescription, or provision of these drugs could face lawsuits for up to $100,000. Furthermore, it broadens the state’s wrongful death statute, potentially enabling family members, particularly men who believe their partner has had an abortion, to file lawsuits up to six years after the fact. The bill also grants the Texas Attorney General the authority to initiate lawsuits on behalf of “unborn children of residents of this state.
Currently, Senate Bill 2880 has been referred to a House committee. Notably, a similar bill encountered substantial opposition in the House earlier this month, suggesting a potentially challenging path forward for this legislation. (Texas Tribune)
The Texas Senate on Thursday approved a proposal to construct a monument honoring unborn children on the Capitol grounds.
Somigroup International, the corporation created by Tempur Sealy International after acquiring Houston-based Mattress Firm, said last week that the $13 billion company will put its headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. (Houston Chronicle)
Texas schools are facing significant challenges in recruiting and retaining certified teachers, according to educators. This issue is highlighted by recent data from the Texas Education Agency, which indicates that only 45% of the 43,800 new teachers hired for the 2024-2025 school year held certifications. (CBS News)
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASEBALL: No. 1 Texas brought the tying tally to the plate in each of the final two innings, but fell short to Florida, 4-1, on Sunday afternoon at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
Texas concludes its regular season slate at Oklahoma, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. (Texas Longhorns)
MLB: Nathan Eovaldi tossed seven shutout innings, Marcus Semien and Josh Jung hit two-run home runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on Sunday. (Yahoo! Sports)
Ronel Blanco struck out a career-high 11 in eight innings and Shawn Dubin completed the two-hitter to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Rangers and Astros begin new series tonight, both at home.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Third-period goals 49 seconds apart by Alexander Petrovic and Mikko Rantanen sparked the host Dallas Stars to a 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Sunday’s Game 3 of their Stanley Cup playoff series. (Yahoo! Sports)
Game 4 is Tuesday night.
NFL: League officials announced Sunday that Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles with kick off the 2025 NFL season in September.
Paint Rock has all the things you didn’t even know you were looking for in a day trip! The seat of Concho County, Paint Rock sits right on the border between central and west Texas, and the place boasts ancient history, beautiful landscapes, good food, and friendly folks.
