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Officials responding to wildfire in Hays County, estimated at 70 acres

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:22 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Officials responded to a wildfire in Hays County Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services (HCOES) website.The wildfire, known as the Oak Grove fire, was reported in the 200 block of Oak Grove Road in San Marcos. It is estimated at 70 acres and 0% contained as of 4:22 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M Forest Service.The Hays County Wildland task force responded to the fire. Air assets are also being deployed to drop water on the fire.Officials responded to a large outside fire, known as Fox Fire, in Hays County Saturday, Aug. 5. | David Yeomans/KXAN NewsOfficials responded to a large outside fire, known as Fox Fire, in Hays County Saturday, Aug. 5. | KXAN viewer photoOfficials responded to a large outside fire, known as Fox Fire, in Hays County Saturday, Aug. 5. | David Yeomans/KXAN NewsThe National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio said on Twitter it could see the smoke plum...

Austin's 29-day streak of consecutive 100° days is the longest in recorded history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is currently experiencing the longest stretch of triple-digit heat in recorded history.Camp Mabry, Austin's official weather reporting site, has reached 100° or hotter every day since July 8.That means temperatures have reached the century mark for 29 days in a row. With records dating back to the 1890s, that's the longest stretch of triple-digit temperatures ever recorded in Austin. MORE HEAT RECORDS: What is Austin's hottest month ever? The KXAN First Warning Weather team is currently forecasting at least seven more days at or above 100°, which would extend the streak well past 30 days. How often does Austin hit 100°? Here’s a breakdown by date, month, year and decade The previous record of 27 days was set between July 17 and Aug. 12, 2011. That summer went on to have a record-breaking 90 days of triple-digit heat.Meanwhile, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's streak of triple-digit days came to an end Thursday, July 27, with temperatures only reach...

Charley Walters: How Nick Bosa’s impending deal could make Justin Jefferson richer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:22 GMT

Now that Danielle Hunter has his $20 million, one-year contract, next for the Minnesota Vikings is a new mega deal for Justin Jefferson.That could be tricky.Whether it’s important to Jefferson, the reigning offensive player of the year, to be the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL is unclear. But if it is, it’s worth watching the Nick Bosa saga.Bosa, 25, the reigning defensive player of the year, is holding out, apparently because he also wants to be the NFL’s highest-paid non-QB.Jefferson, 23, who isn’t holding out, may want to see Bosa’s new contract before he signs his new deal, which could be worth at least $25 million a year.— Bosa is going into his fifth season, so he’s one year ahead of Jefferson in extension eligibility from his rookie contract. A new contract could be worth more than $30 million a season.The Vikings might be willing to do an extension with Jefferson this summer, but he’s been in the NFL for just three seasons, so if he wants a new deal now, he might ha...

N.D. regulators deny siting permit for Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline; company will reapply

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:22 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota regulators denied a siting permit Friday for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline that would cross five states.The decision complicates an already complex process for Summit Carbon Solutions, which is seeking similar authorization in the other states and is facing opposition from landowners and environmental groups. It wasn’t immediately clear how the permit denial would affect Summit’s carbon dioxide storage plans in North Dakota.The North Dakota Public Service Commission denied the permit for Summit’s Midwest Carbon Express pipeline, which planned a 320-mile route through North Dakota. Summit proposed the $5.5 billion, 2,000-mile pipeline network to capture carbon dioxide from more than 30 ethanol plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, and to store it deep underground in North Dakota.In a statement, Summit said it “respects the decision by the North Dakota Public Service Commission, and we will revisit our ...

EF-2 tornado confirmed in Baring, Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:22 GMT

KNOX COUNTY, Mo. - National Weather Service officials confirmed that an EF-2 tornado ripped through northeastern Missouri on Friday evening, wrecking havoc on the small city of Baring, Missouri. No significant injuries or deaths have been reported, but 14 people were rescued from damaged homes, according to the Edina Sentinel. Per their report, the tornado arrived without any warnings issued in the area. The Missouri State Highway Patrol shared photos of widespread damage from Friday evening. The tornado posed concerns for Knox County between 11 p.m. and midnight.Photos from Baring, MO in Knox County. All have been accounted for. While clean up from the storm continues - please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/qQR7uWzfgC— MSHP Troop B (@MSHPTrooperB) August 5, 2023For much of Friday, FOX 2 kept track of severe storms coming in from the west that presented possible chances of severe thunderstorms and possible winds up to 70 mph. The storm proved sporadic in its path an...

Rockies Journal: 100 losses, Kyle Freeland’s quote and two emerging stars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:22 GMT

Some observations as the Rockies enter the final third of their season.• A few weeks ago, manager Bud Black asked me why I kept writing about the Rockies being on track for a 100-loss season. I told him I thought it was a relevant measuring stick regarding the direction of the team because the team has never had 100 losses. I’m not sure he bought my argument.As I write this, the Rockies own a 43-66 record and are on pace to finish 64-98, which would tie the 2012 club for the worst mark in franchise history. The Rockies face a difficult August schedule — the Brewers, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Rays, Orioles and Braves are all good teams — so a 100-loss season still looms.• The Rockies are averaging 32,343 fans per game at Coors Field. They are essentially on pace to match last season’s average of 32,467. Given that the Rockies are in the midst of their fifth consecutive losing season, it’s remarkable how the fans keep flocking to Coors. I weighed in on that topic two we...

Broncos camp rewind, Day 8: A solid day for QB Russell Wilson ends with beautiful touchdown pass to Jerry Jeudy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:22 GMT

Player AttendanceDid not practice: Physically Unable to Perform list – OLB Baron Browning (knee). Non-Football Injury list – DL Mike Purcell (knee).Frank Clark missed practice on Saturday, but head coach Sean Payton expects the veteran outside linebacker to be in attendance on Monday.Defensive lineman D.J. Jones, safety Justin Simmons and outside linebacker Randy Gregory were in attendance but did not practice. Payton said Gregory tweaked his ankle while making an interception towards the end of practice on Friday, and the team wanted to be smart by giving him and Simmons some rest.Newly-signed defensive tackle Forrest Merrill was practicing. Denver announced the signing of Merrill on Saturday while designating offensive lineman Yasir Durant was waived/injured in a corresponding move.Top PlayWilson ends practice in style: In what has been an inconsistent training camp for starting quarterback Russell Wilson, he arguably made his best play of the week. During the two-minute drills, W...

Man fatally shot at bus station in Tarzana identified 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:22 GMT

The man who was shot and killed at a Metro bus station in Tarzana has been identified by police. The shooting took place at the Metro Orange Line bus station at the intersection of Reseda Boulevard and Oxnard Street around 7:25 p.m. Friday night. According to a Los Angeles Police Department release, the two victims had just arrived at the Orange Line bus station when they became involved in an altercation with the suspect. During the confrontation, the suspect pulled out a gun and fired several shots at the victims, striking both, before fleeing the scene. When responding officers arrived on scene, they located the two victims with gunshot wounds lying in the MTA Orange Line busway, authorities said. Paramedics transported both victims to a local hospital, where one succumbed to his injuries and one was listed in stable condition. The deceased victim was identified by authorities as Brandyn Rodrigo Mendez, 28, of Van Nuys. The identity of the second victim i...

Brush fire in Hollywood Hills extinguished before reaching homes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:22 GMT

A brush fire briefly threatened houses in Hollywood Hills on Saturday afternoon, but firefighters were able to contain the blaze before it spread out of control. Authorities were first notified of the blaze around 1:30 p.m. near the 1600 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard. At the time the fire first broke out, four homes were immediately threatened, fire officials said. A brush fire briefly threatened homes in Hollywood Hills on Saturday afternoon, but firefighters were able to contain the blaze before it spread out of control. (Citizen App)A brush fire briefly threatened homes in Hollywood Hills on Saturday afternoon, but firefighters were able to contain the blaze before it spread out of control. (Citizen App)A brush fire briefly threatened homes in Hollywood Hills on Saturday afternoon, but firefighters were able to contain the blaze before it spread out of control. (Citizen App)It took over 90 firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department, the L.A. County Fire Department ...

Fatal cases of Legionnaires’ Disease possibly linked to Richmond day spa: Authorities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:22 GMT

A day spa in Richmond is possibly linked to two recent deaths associated with legionellosis, or Legionnaires’ Disease, health authorities announced today.Two people fell ill and died just days after visiting the Zen Day Spa at 12230 San Pablo Ave., Richmond, according to Contra Costa Health. Their deaths were reported to the county on Thursday and Friday. A third person who used a jacuzzi at the spa in June was later found positive with Legionnaires’ Disease, but recovered.Inspectors from the county’s environmental-health unit found no records that Zen Day Spa ever had a permit for a spa or pool. They took samples of water at the spa, and will likely know if it contained legionella bacteria by early next week. The county closed the business on Friday.Authorities are urging people who’ve visited Zen Day Spa recently to be on the lookout for pneumonia-like symptoms of Legionnaires’ Disease, which include shortness of breath, fever, chills and coughing. Anyone experie...