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Warm temps bring the possibility of severe storms Sunday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:55:55 GMT

A “pneumonia front” is expected to zip down the lake late in the day and will cause temps to tumble in the early evening hours, especially along the immediate shoreline.  The cooldown will be more muted inland. A pneumonia front is a lake enhanced cold front that brings big temperature drops.  The decrease in temps be as much as 20-30 degrees in an hour. Officially, for a front to be considered a pneumonia front, the temp has to drop at least 16 degrees in one hour. SEVERE STORM THREATS FOR THE NEXT 12-48 HOURS6 TO 14 DAY TEMPERATURE OUTLOOKHere’s some signs any really chilly days might be behind us6-10 TEMP OUTLOOK8-14 DAY OUTLOOKFORECAST HIGH TEMPS FOR SUNDAY, MAY 7 AT 3 PMPOTENTIAL STORM THREATS FOR SUNDAY AT 9:00 PMCLICK TO ENLARGE

San Marcos CISD voters pass more safety measures in $166M bond

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:55:55 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is of KXAN's previous coverage of San Marcos CISD's propositions.SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) - San Marcos CISD voters passed four propositions -- totaling $166 million -- for increased school safety measures. Proposition A: attendance credit electionProposition B: upgrades to all 12 campuses ($147,724,645)Proposition C: turf replacement ($984,563)Proposition D: district natatorium ($17,478,750)Safety and security measuresSan Marcos CISD Chief of Communications Andrew Fernandez said their Proposition B includes several new safety measures at all 12 of their campuses.See election results after polls close at 7 p.m.“We want to add cameras, we want to fix the cameras we currently have. We’re also wanting to have first responder communication testing,” Fernandez said. “So what that means is when first responders walk into our buildings, we want to make sure their radios work.” RELATED COVERAGE: San Marcos CISD board approves school marshal program Along with...

1 seriously injured after stabbing in south Austin, officials say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:55:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was seriously injured after a reported stabbing in south Austin Saturday, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.Shortly before 9 p.m., the Austin Police Department and ATCEMS medics responded to the 1200 block of South Lamar Boulevard, an APD watch commander said.Medics transported an unidentified adult to the hospital with serious injuries.It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, and there was no information about a possible suspect or an arrest, according to police.The incident remained under investigation Saturday.

Rep. Bryan Slaton could be expelled from Texas House over allegations of misconduct

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:55:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A month-long investigation inside the Texas House led to a stunning announcement Saturday, as its findings recommended the expulsion of Rep. Bryan Slaton over an alleged sexual relationship with an intern and other misconduct allegations.Rep. Bryan Slaton, a former youth and family minister, represents District 2, Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties in East Texas. He is serving his second term in the Texas House of Representatives.Rep. Andrew Murr, chair of the House General Investigating Committee, made the announcement on the Texas House Floor. He said the committee vetted several complaints that claimed Rep. Slaton gave alcohol to underage interns, and had sex with one intern under the age of 19.The 16-page report on the investigation also alleged that Slaton intimidated witnesses into being silent about the misconduct.During his presentation, Rep. Murr reaffirmed the weight of this decision, which will be decided in the House next Tuesday."The expulsion of a fe...

Increasing rain chances each day for a week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:55:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After very isolated storms on Saturday, we'll be watching the chance for a few more storms on Sunday. BLOG: Hazed and confused: What’s in the air over Austin? Rain and storm chances will be close to 20% on Sunday with mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies. It will stay very warm and humid with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. Plenty of uncertainty exists as to whether we can break the cap in the atmosphere or not. Stay weather aware, even with low rain chances, as this forecast could quickly change should the cap erode.A low (1 out of 5) severe weather risk is currently in place for the Hill Country on Sunday.Severe weather risk Sunday (SPC)A higher chance (near 30%) for storms returns on Monday evening, especially for the Hill Country.Daily rain chances rise through the week with increasing rainfall coverage each day. With increasing rain chances will also bring higher rainfall totals. Our chances for flash flooding rise as we head later into the work week and ne...

Authorities search for missing Los Angeles County man

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:55:55 GMT

Authorities are searching for a missing man who disappeared in Los Angeles County.Dominik Joseph Magana, 27, last contacted his family on Aug. 8, 2022, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.His family has not heard from him since and is concerned for his well-being.Magana is described as a Hispanic man standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.No further details were released as authorities continue searching.Anyone with information about Magana or his whereabouts is asked to contact the LASD’s Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500.Dominik Joseph Magana in a 2022 photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Anonymous tips can be submitted to "Crime Stoppers" at 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

Lakers trounce Warriors in Game 3, take 2-1 series lead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:55:55 GMT

(KRON) -- After the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors split the first two games of their Western Conference Semifinals series in San Francisco, it was all Lakers in Game 3. Los Angeles won 127-97 Saturday night, taking a 2-1 series lead.The Lakers' star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both at their best in Game 3. Davis posted game-best totals in points (25), rebounds (13), steals (3), and blocks (4). James scored 11 points in the third quarter to help the Lakers build a commanding lead. As they did in Game 1, the Lakers got to the free throw line early and often, finishing the game with 37 free throw attempts to the Warriors' 17. Golden State's Draymond Green was responsible for five fouls and scored just two points. Early on, it was D'Angelo Russell leading the way for the Lakers. The former Warrior started the game off with three quick 3-pointers and scored the Lakers' first 11 points. The Warriors rallied to take a 40-29 lead in the second quarter, but the ...

Ryan Noda’s new approach pays off Oakland A’s earn first series win of season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:55:55 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Oakland Athletics won consecutive games for the first time this season as Ryan Noda had a triple and double, reaching base four times in a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.Noda was 5 for 7 with three doubles, a triple, four runs, and four RBIs in the first two games of the series between teams tied for the worst record in the major leagues at 8-26.“He’s swinging the bat,” Oakland manager Mark Kotsay said. “He’s learned early in the season that when you’re as patient as he’s been coming through the minor leagues, these big-league guys will attack you. He’s been a little more aggressive in the zone and that’s created some results.”Noda is just trying to keep an even keel.“My job is to get on base any way I can,” he said. “The last two days I’ve been doing a pretty good job of it. I’m just sticking to my approach and grinding it out. I’ve been getting good pitches and not missing them.”Ken Waldichuk (1-2) allowed four runs, six hits, and six ...

Disastrous second quarter sinks Warriors as Lakers cruise to Game 3 win

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:55:55 GMT

LOS ANGELES — The Warriors started to create separation early in the second quarter, pulling ahead by 11 points Saturday night.And then it all fell apart.It started with a Stephen Curry turnover at the 7:35 mark in the second quarter and ended with him sitting on the bench early in the fourth, shaking his head as he looked at the floor with a towel hanging over his head.The Warriors would eventually fall 127-97 to the Los Angeles Lakers, dropping 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.The Warriors overcame an early double figure lead to take a seven-point advantage into the second quarter. But Golden State lost its composure and rhythm, resulting in an epic second-quarter collapse.The Lakers thumped the Warriors with a 30-8 run over the last 7:53 of the second quarter to take an 11-point lead at the half.The Warriors didn’t do themselves any favors during the home team rally. Draymond Green and JaMychal Green were each assessed technical fouls, Moses Moody was called f...

Espinoza shines as Earthquakes beat reigning MLS champs before huge crowd at Levi’s Stadium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:55:55 GMT

SANTA CLARA – Cristian Espinoza continued his MVP form as the San Jose Earthquakes beat reigning MLS champion LAFC 2-1 Saturday at Levi’s Stadium.Espinoza, the MLS player of the month in April, scored both goals for the Quakes (5-3-3) against LAFC (5-1-3), who had been the last unbeaten team in the league.After opening the scoring in the eighth minute, Espinoza scored the winner on a penalty kick in the 83rd minute and has eight goals, tied for the most in MLS with LAFC’s Denis Bouanga and Seattle’s Jordan Morris. Bouanga scored in the 30th minute for LAFC.An announced crowd of 45,112 came to the third-ever MLS game at Levi’s, and first since 2015, in what was billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration on the West Coast.The match was a celebration of Mexican heritage, with pre-match festivities featuring luchadores, mariachi bands, dancing groups and an appearance by Jared Borgetti, who has the second-most goals in the history of the Mexican national team.Singer-songwriter El F...