Classes canceled at Llano ISD after flooding

Classes canceled at Llano ISD after flooding

The district originally issued a two-hour delay after Tuesday night’s storms. LLANO, Texas — A Central Texas school district canceled classes Wednesday morning after recent rainfall.  Llano ISD originally issued a two-hour delay “due to weather and road conditions,” but later canceled classes altogether. The district plans to reopen schools on Thursday. The closure comes after 6 to 7 inches of rainfall Tuesday night across Llano County.  Drivers near Kingsland and State Highway 71 will…

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Llano ISD cancels classes Wednesday after flooding

Llano ISD cancels classes Wednesday after flooding

The district originally issued a two-hour delay after Tuesday night’s storms. LLANO, Texas — A Central Texas school district canceled classes Wednesday morning after recent rainfall.  Today, Llano ISD originally issued a two-hour delay “due to weather and road conditions,” but has since canceled classes all together.  LISD plans to reopen Thursday as usual.  The closure comes after 6 to 7 inches of rainfall fell Tuesday night across Llano County.  Drivers near Kingsland and Highway…

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Classes canceled at Llano ISD after floods

Classes canceled at Llano ISD after floods

The district originally issued a two-hour delay after Tuesday night’s storms. LLANO, Texas — A Central Texas school district canceled classes Wednesday morning after recent rainfall.  Today, Llano ISD originally issued a two-hour delay “due to weather and road conditions,” but has since canceled classes all together.  LISD plans to reopen Thursday as usual.  The closure comes after 6 to 7 inches of rainfall fell Tuesday night across Llano County.  Drivers near Kingsland and Highway…

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Llano ISD to start two hours later Wednesday morning amid flooding

Llano ISD to start two hours later Wednesday morning amid flooding

The district will get a late start Wednesday morning after recent rainfall. LLANO, Texas — A Central Texas school district is getting a late start Wednesday morning after recent rainfall.  Today, Llano ISD is issuing a two-hour delay “due to weather and road conditions.” This comes after 6 to 7 inches of rainfall fell Tuesday night across Llano County.  The district said buses will start two hours later than their typical time after last night’s…

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Forecast: Rain chances ramp up Labor Day; minor flooding possible

Forecast: Rain chances ramp up Labor Day; minor flooding possible

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 2:55 PM CDT September 1, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — Sunday has been generally quiet for many, but rain in the Hill Country has been on and off for most of the day. This will be the story for the remainder of the evening until drier conditions take…

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Forecast: Rain chances ramp up Labor Day Weekend, minor flooding possible

Forecast: Rain chances ramp up Labor Day Weekend, minor flooding possible

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 7:59 AM CDT September 1, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — Happy Meteorological Fall everyone!  Central Texas’s forecast remains largely unchanged for the next 48 hours. Moisture trends will continue to move upward, while temperatures drop downward. I guess this would be our chance at “fall-like” temperatures for a…

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Austin Energy implements new AI system to detect wildfires in real time

Austin Energy implements new AI system to detect wildfires in real time

13 Pano AI cameras will be placed in Travis, Hays, Williamson and several other Central Texas counties. AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas temperatures continue to soar, so does the risk of wildfires. Austin was recently ranked the fifth-highest U.S. metro at risk for wildfire damage, according to a group called CoreLogic. To help prevent such damage, Austin Energy has officially deployed an artificial intelligence (AI) system to better detect wildfires. The system, called Pano AI,…

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New AI system helps Central Texas first responders detect wildfires as they happen

New AI system helps Central Texas first responders detect wildfires as they happen

13 Pano AI cameras will be placed in Travis, Hays, Williamson and several other Central Texas counties. AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas temperatures continue to soar, so does the risk of wildfires. Austin was recently ranked the fifth-highest U.S. metro at risk for wildfire damage, according to a group called CoreLogic. To help prevent such damage, Austin Energy has officially deployed an artificial intelligence (AI) system to better detect wildfires. The system, called Pano AI,…

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A Wildfire-Ravaged Panhandle Town Rallies Around High School Football

A Wildfire-Ravaged Panhandle Town Rallies Around High School Football

Sports A Wildfire-Ravaged Panhandle Town Rallies Around High School Football For Canadian High students who lost everything in the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the return of Wildcats football represents a return to normalcy. By Jeff Miller August 29, 2024 Coach Andy Cavalier with the Canadian High School Wildcats in 2023. Courtesy of Andy Cavalier “I’m very excited for football season,” said Jessa Bell, a senior cheerleader at Canadian High School. “We’ve been doing a lot to…

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Hurricane Beryl exposes gaps in storm preparation laws for Texas seniors

Hurricane Beryl exposes gaps in storm preparation laws for Texas seniors

The majority of people who died due to Hurricane Beryl were seniors. Advocates say the death toll raises questions about what state and local leaders have done to protect the safety and comfort of elderly Texans. By Colleen DeGuzman, Houston Public Media | Stella M. Chávez, The Texas NewsroomAugust 29, 2024 9:30 amGovernment & Politics, Houston Public Media, Texas Newsroom

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After Hurricane Beryl, Cooling Centers Were Few and Slow to Arrive for Houstonians of Color—Some Died of Heat Exposure

After Hurricane Beryl, Cooling Centers Were Few and Slow to Arrive for Houstonians of Color—Some Died of Heat Exposure

Carol Samuel, 76, was born, raised, and educated in Third Ward, a sprawling and storied community of color in Houston. She now lives on the third floor of the Law Harrington Senior Living Center, where she and roughly half of the residents have disabilities or severe health problems. Even before Hurricane Beryl hit the city on July 8, spawning a blackout, the elevators were broken. “When the hurricane came through, many people in this building,…

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Austin Circle K locations offering discount on gas while raising money for Texas hurricane victims

Austin Circle K locations offering discount on gas while raising money for Texas hurricane victims

The discounted gas prices will only be available for a few hours on Thursday. AUSTIN, Texas — Texans looking to fill up their vehicles ahead of their Labor Day road trip are in luck! As part of a “fuel day” Circle K convenience stores are offering huge discounts on gas prices ahead of the holiday weekend, but only for a limited time. All Austin Circle K locations will sell gas for 30 cents off per…

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Harris County settles lawsuit with Arkema 7 years after Hurricane Harvey triggered explosions, fire

Harris County settles lawsuit with Arkema 7 years after Hurricane Harvey triggered explosions, fire

Floodwaters from Harvey led to explosions at the Arkema plant in Crosby, causing the release of toxic chemicals and forcing nearby residents to evacuate. HOUSTON — Seven years ago this week, Hurricane Harvey inundated the Houston area with floodwaters that caused explosions and a massive fire at the Arkema plant in Crosby.  Editor’s note: The above video originally aired in 2020. The flooding knocked out power to Arkema warehouses that store hazardous organic peroxides, which…

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Arkema, Harris County reach settlement 7 years after Hurricane Harvey causes explosions, fire

Arkema, Harris County reach settlement 7 years after Hurricane Harvey causes explosions, fire

Floodwaters from Harvey led to explosions at the Arkema plant in Crosby, causing the release of toxic chemicals and forcing nearby residents to evacuate. HOUSTON — Seven years ago this week, Hurricane Harvey inundated the Houston area with floodwaters that caused explosions and a massive fire at the Arkema plant in Crosby.  Editor’s note: The above video originally aired in 2020. The flooding knocked out power to Arkema warehouses that store hazardous organic peroxides, which…

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Arizona woman's body found 3 days after going missing during flash flood in Havasu Canyon

Arizona woman's body found 3 days after going missing during flash flood in Havasu Canyon

Chenoa Nickerson, 33, was with her husband when she was swept away by flood waters on Aug. 22. Three days later, her body has been found. GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Ariz. — Three days after she was swept away by a flash flood in the Havasu Canyon area of the Grand Canyon, the body of Chenoa Nickerson has been found, according to National Park authorities.  On Aug. 22, Nickerson was with her husband when a flash…

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