NWS rates East Austin tornado as EF1
Jan 27th
Wednesday’s slow-moving storm in Austin damaged buildings in an area 50 yards wide and a little more than one mile long, and as suspected, the National Weather Service determined it was a tornado, not just high winds. More >
Thunderstorms pound Texas; tornado hits Austin
Jan 26th
A tornado hit Austin, Texas, and thunderstorms pounded San Antonio, Dallas and Houston on Wednesday, bringing the parched Lone Star State drenching rains and destructive winds that knocked out power, flooded streets and kept emergency workers busy rescuing drivers stranded in high water.
The tornado touched down early Wednesday in northeast Austin, tearing across U.S. 290 and into a subdivision, damaging homes along a road called Happy Trail, according to the National Weather Service.
More storms in Austin area expected Wednesday
Jan 25th
A strong cold front that brought pea- to dime-size hail to parts of Central Texas on Tuesday was expected to usher in another round of storms this morning and light drizzle into the evening, forecasters said. More >
Austin Kearns agrees to minor-league contract with Marlins
Jan 25th
Austin Kearns has bounced around a lot, playing for four teams in the past three seasons, and the 32-year-old outfielder will now try to win a spot on the Marlins’ bench after agreeing to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. More >
Austin Formula One ticket process opens
Jan 24th
Circuit of The Americas announced Monday it has opened its ticketing process by launching a Select Seating Wait List for events at the track. The first 2012 Formula One Grand Prix at the new track being built east of Austin is set for Nov. 16-18.
The select seating wait list is the first of two ticketing stages designed to help fans purchase seats.
Austin woman finds driver in Zumbro River
Jan 23rd
Last Tuesday started as a typical workday for Melissa Gabrielson-Jauregui, but the day took a 180-degree turn before she’d finished her morning coffee.
Gabrielson-Jauregui, of Austin, was driving north on U.S. Highway 52 to work at Macy’s in Rochester around 9:40 a.m. when a car in front of her drove off the road. More >
Austin Straubel installs body scanners
Jan 20th
Security checks at Austin Straubel International Airport near Green Bay are expected to go a bit smoother with installation of full-body scanners. More >
Austin man fighting New Year’s arrest
Jan 19th
A man is fighting charges filed against him after a New Year’s Day arrest and wants the police officers involved fired immediately.
Antonio Buehler, 34, is organizing a protest at the Travis County Justice Complex Thursday morning to round up support in his fight. Buehler is calling for solidarity against police brutality.
