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Tropical Storm Ophelia forecast to make landfall in North Carolina

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:44 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the mid-Atlantic coast and is expected to bring heavy rain, storm surges and windy conditions over the weekend, the National Hurricane Center said.Ophelia had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph), according to a 2 p.m. ET advisory from the Miami-based center. The storm was centered 150 miles (240 kilometers) southeast of Cape Fear, North Carolina. It was forecast to make landfall Saturday morning. Storm to bring rain, wind, possible flooding Virginia’s governor declared a state of emergency Friday and the intensifying weather system forced schools to close early and caused weekend events to be canceled.Rain was already moving inland across North Carolina by midday Friday with some areas expected to get up to 7 inches (17.7 centimeters) across eastern parts of the state and into southeast Virginia, forecasters said. Storm surge warning was in effect for some areas, with surges between 3 and 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters) forecast...

Rain chances improving late in the weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today is the last day of astronomical summer. The Autumnal Equinox will be at 1:49 a.m. Saturday. Regardless of the switch in seasons the high temperatures both days will be the same with maximums reaching the upper half of the 90s. But, don't be surprised with a few highs reaching triple digits. BLOG: October forecast Very low (10%) rain chances are in the Friday and Saturday outlooks. Today's rain, if it does develop, will be in our far eastern counties. Tomorrow's rain looks to be late in the day across parts of the western Hill Country.A better chance of showers and thunderstorms comes Sunday, but especially Sunday night to Monday night. A cold front will be moving towards the area that will help this much-needed rain.Showers/storms chances improving Sunday night to MondaySome thunderstorms late Sunday and Monday could be severe enough for the Storm Prediction Center to forecast a Marginal Risk for some of the area.Severe storms risk Sunday night to Monday mor...

Cruise driverless cars cause traffic jam in West Campus neighborhood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On a busy Saturday night near the University of Texas at Austin campus, a UT student caught a unique traffic jam on camera — at least 20 Cruise driverless cars at San Gabriel and 23rd streets."It was Saturday night on a home game. So there were a lot of people trying to leave West Campus. There's a bunch of drunk college students out, you know," said Nico Prada. Cruise driverless cars turning heads in Austin Prada is a civil engineering student, specializing in transportation. He isn't against driverless cars but is not comfortable with them in such a busy area of Austin."From a pedestrian in West Campus, they're not great to interact with. But I mean, I'm sure at some point, the technology will get there," said Prada.Cruise driverless car traffic jam in West Campus neighborhood (Courtesy: Nico Prada)Cruise driverless car traffic jam in West Campus neighborhood (Courtesy: Nico Prada)Nico posted the videos and photos he took on social media. One of many recent posts...

State of Texas preview: How GOP infighting might affect upcoming special session

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — People are used to tuning in every Sunday morning to hear in-depth analysis on that week’s biggest political news during the “State of Texas” program, and now they have a chance to find out ahead of time what that award-winning coverage will include.KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree will lead a conversation Friday afternoon with a member of the KXAN politics team to preview the stories that will serve as the focus of that week’s show. The upcoming live stream, which will begin at 4 p.m., will include "State of Texas" host Josh Hinkle. Ken Paxton blasts fellow Republicans and floats Cornyn challenge in post-impeachment interview They'll discuss how infighting between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan following the Ken Paxton impeachment trial might affect the outcome of a special legislative session next month focused on education issues. Tune in Fridays at 4 p.m. to catch a live-streamed preview of what’s in store for that week’s “State of Texas.”

Brodie Oaks redevelopment plan approved by Austin City Council

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A redevelopment plan for an empty shopping center near South Lamar and the 360 Loop was approved on its final reading at the Austin City Council meeting Thursday night. PAST COVERAGE: South Lamar could get small skyline where the old Toys-R-Us used to be A planning commission signed off on the Brodie Oaks proposed planned unit development, or PUD, late last year, and was sent to city council for approval. Council members added amendments over the course of three readings they heard prior to signing off on the project during its final reading Thursday. Roughly four decades after the shopping center was built, it's now in the early stages of becoming a small skyline in south Austin. MORE: Austin City Council: ‘Safe Place’ program, south Austin development move forward The development will be located in the shopping center near the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard and South Capital of Texas Highway, or the 360 Loop. It'll be on the opposite side of Lamar fro...

Volunteers needed; how Kyle residents can help crime victims

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:44 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- The Kyle Police Department Victims Services Unit is looking for volunteers to help support crime victims. The police department, along with the San Marcos Police Department Victims Services Unit and Hays County Sheriff's Office Victims Services Unit, is accepting applications for volunteer training classes that will take place in October. Victims services volunteer to respond to crime scenes, when requested, and provide crisis intervention, support, assistance and resources to victims affected by the incident, according to Kyle PD. The volunteer training classes will be held on the following dates and times: Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 6-9 p.m.  Thursday, Oct. 19 from 6-9 p.m.  Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6-9 p.m.  Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6-9 p.m.  Saturday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. After completing the training, volunteers are required to commit to one 12-hour shift a month. Volunteers will only need to be available to ...

Chargers at Vikings picks: Between two 0-2 teams, there’s a clear favorite. And purple is the color of choice.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:44 GMT

Pioneer Press writers who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 38, Chargers 35: You know that viral Spider-Man meme? That’s the 0-2 Vikings and the 0-2 Chargers this weekend. Historically, they might as well be the same team, as both seem to underachieve in big moments. In the end, though, the Vikings get off the schneid this weekend while essentially looking into the mirror.JOHN SHIPLEYVikings 24, Chargers 21: If Vikings avoid the excessive turnovers, they’re maybe 2-0, with a victory against Philadelphia. The crystal ball says they hold it to one turnover and beat the Chargers for their first victory.CHARLEY WALTERSVikings 23, Chargers 17: The Vikings, temporarily, avoid a catastrophic start before nearly 67,000 relieved hometown rooters while Brandon Staley, a former University of St. Thomas assistant who is now head coach of the Chargers, is left squirming for his job.Related ArticlesM...

A Stillwater native won the U.S. duck stamp contest. His process is an art itself.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:44 GMT

As soon as Stillwater native Chuck Black saw the single pintail duck land in a small pothole in the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in southern Montana, he knew he had hit the jackpot.Black, a wildlife artist, and his wife, Erica, had been tracking the drake over the course of two days during the spring of 2020. The pintail was one of the five eligible waterfowl species for the 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest, and Black saw the encounter as his best chance to videotape and photograph the duck as reference for a painting.On their last day in the refuge, the couple rose before sunrise and quietly trekked out to the site. “We lay prone on the shore, wrapped in a camouflage blanket, with our camera gear,” he said. “Sure enough, right on schedule, he dropped in and landed just 10 yards out from us. We got to observe him and video and photograph him as he waited for a hen, which was nesting nearby, to arrive. We were lucky. I knew right away, as soon as we left the pond that d...

Encore! Books hosts fall book sale in Voorheesville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:44 GMT

VOORHEESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Looking for fall reading material? Encore! Books is hosting a fall book sale at the two blue sheds on the Prospect Street side of the Voorheesville Public Library. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There are books for all ages, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, greeting cards, and sheet music. Nothing costs more than $1. On Saturday, there will also be a raffle and a bake sale. The raffle drawing will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday.The book sale is open to members only on Friday, September 22, from noon to 7 p.m. The public is invited to stop by on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be a live performance with Kitty Rodeo on Sunday from noon to 1 p.m.The Voorheesville Public Library is located at 51 School Road.

The Chance Theater adds one final show

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:44 GMT

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Chance Theater has announced they have added one more show before they officially close their doors. The historic venue will host metalcore band Hatebreed on October 29. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Chance announced last week that October would mark the end of their run as one of the area's longest standing concert halls. While their October 28 show with 50 Amp Fuse was originally the last event on their calendar, the venue surprised their fans on September 21 with the announcement that Hatebreed's concert would be the theater's true last hurrah.Hatebreed will be joined for the performance by death metal groups Internal Bleeding and Sickbay. The doors are scheduled to open for the show at 4 p.m. Local musician defended by Metallica to perform at The Egg The Chance Theater is located at 6 Crannell Street in Poughkeepsie. You can buy Hatebreed tickets by visiting the venue's website.