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CDC to decide if US loses measles elimination status
January 28, 2026
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will soon decide if the U-S will lose its measles elimination status. Source link
These Hungry Starfish Are Spiraling Out of Control in Australia. Now Scientists Say They Have a New Plan to Fight Back
January 28, 2026
Synthetic pheromones may be a promising tool in attracting and culling troublesome crown-of-thorns starfish, which rapidly eat large amounts of coral on the Great Barrier Reef Source link
Temperatures slowly tick up but still below normal
January 28, 2026
Beautiful clear sky this morning with temperatures below freezing but each day we warm up before another front arrives for the weekend. - Freddy Vela Source link
Protecting your car after the winter storm
January 28, 2026
As the brunt of the most recent winter storm has passed through the Austin metro, now might be a good time to check up on your car's health. ...
ATCEMS paramedics buy food for diabetic family during winter storm
January 28, 2026
While on a call, an Austin Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) crew bought food for a family stuck inside during a medical emergency, helping an elderly diabetic woman stay safe...
'Never ok to leave animals outside:' APD rescues 8 kittens from freezing weather
January 28, 2026
Eight kittens were rescued after they were found freezing in a cage on a sidewalk in Central Austin on Monday. Source link
Longhorns prepare for next matchup after 11 days without a game
January 28, 2026
Vic Schaefer and the fourth ranked Longhorns haven't played in front of a crowd since Jan. 18 due to the inclement weather. Barring any further weather dilemmas, the Florida...
NWS: Wind chill values expected in the teens in Central Texas Wednesday morning
January 28, 2026
“Expect another widespread freeze overnight with many areas dropping below the freezing mark once again,” the NWS social media post said. Source link
Texas Longhorns add depth at offensive line through transfer portal
January 28, 2026
It's no secret the Longhorns need help in the trenches for 2026. Laurence Seymore started his career at the University of Miami Source link
Leander Police warns community of calls impersonating law enforcement
January 27, 2026
Leander Police are warning about reported “scam calls” where callers are impersonating as law enforcement or government officials, police said in a social media post. Source link
Maine plane crash victims include event planner and corporate pilot
January 27, 2026
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — As snow from a massive storm began to fall in Bangor, Maine, on Sunday night, six people who had stopped to refuel a Paris-bound luxury...
Mutual aid helps feed, keep unhoused neighbors warm during Austin freeze
January 27, 2026
As a major winter storm swept across much of the nation this past weekend, mutual aid groups in Austin stepped up to help provide for their neighbors in need....