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'Blue dot fever': Why concert tours keep getting canceled
May 6, 2026
Concertgoers are feeling "blue" right now. Source link
Hurricane Season nears: State of the Atlantic
May 6, 2026
Hurricane season kicks off in less than a month and while Colorado State University has released its forecast calling for a slightly below-average season, experts are still monitoring conditions...
Hazardous material spill shuts down westbound US 290 at FM 973
May 6, 2026
A hazardous materials spill involving an 18‑wheeler carrying electrical transformers shut down westbound US 290 at FM 973, prompting road closures and cleanup efforts. Source link
1 arrested after garbage truck chase in south Austin, authorities say
May 6, 2026
A video shared to KXAN showed several law enforcement vehicles chasing a garbage truck down the I-35 near Buda. Source link
Tornado risk in Central Texas peaks soon: What to know
May 6, 2026
Central Texas has been unusually "quiet" from a severe weather perspective so far this year, despite some severe storms Wednesday morning. Source link
Taylor Police says it's now treating suspicious death as homicide
May 6, 2026
The Taylor Police Department announced Wednesday that a May 3 suspicious death will be investigated as a homicide. Source link
Live updates: Severe weather threat as cold front moves through Central Texas
May 6, 2026
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in Central Texas Wednesday as a cold front moves through the area. Source link
Austin Water reports 5% increase in system efficiency due to meter overhauls, line monitoring
May 6, 2026
Austin Water is currently aiming for an ILI of 3.31 by 2034. Source link
Nearly Half of Italy’s Wolves Are Part Dog Now, Thanks to Hybridization. Is That a Threat to the Species?
May 6, 2026
Wolf-dog hybrids are growing far more common in Italy, raising scientists’ concerns for the future of the wolves Gennaro Tomma, bioGraphic May 6, 2026 7:30 a.m. About 47 percent...
Strong storms possible in the Hill Country this morning
May 6, 2026
Today's strong cold front will attempt to kick off a few spotty storms in our area with a noticeable cool down to follow. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie Source link
Shooting at Pflugerville restaurant leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
May 6, 2026
At least one person is dead following an early morning shooting at a restaurant near the Austin-Pflugerville line Wednesday, according to the Austin Police Department. Source link
AISD budget proposal highlights larger class sizes, additional cuts under review
May 6, 2026
The Austin Independent School District's budget proposal released Tuesday detailed a plan to reduce planning time for some teachers and increase teacher-student ratios on certain campuses. The plan does...