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Ongoing heat, dry weather fueling high wildfire risk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Extreme heat and fire weather concerns will remain the focus of the discussion for the next several days.For the 26th day in a row and 42nd time this year, afternoon highs will return to the triple digits in Austin. Today's forecast high of 107° is also likely to tie the record we set in 2011. Due to the extreme heat, an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory continue areawide.In addition to the heat, fire danger is prompting Red Flag Warnings to be issued. Breezy conditions, low humidity (<30%) and ongoing drought will allow rapid growth of a wildfire if one were to ignite. Please be mindful of all outdoor activities.Red Flag Warning in effect 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. WednesdayHigh to very high fire danger across Central Texas Wednesday BLOG: Forget the heat: Here's when cooler air usually comes PREVIOUS OUTLOOK FOR AUGUST 2023 Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) Staying cool is paramount in this heat wave but many of your fellow citizens still have a dif...

Free pharmacy assisting uninsured Austinites

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Millions of Texans don’t have health insurance. For many, the treatments and medications can get expensive.People are often left with a tough decision between buying medications for chronic illnesses or paying to put food on the table for their families.In Austin, help is here with a volunteer organization expanding its free pharmacy for uninsured residents.Since June, the St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy of Texas has been filling prescriptions for free for those in need.Michael Willard is the executive director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Central Texas."With the pharmacy program, we're delivering lifesaving medications to you at your door,” he said.“You don't have to spend that money. Instead, you can now spend it on food for your family or paying your rent and utility bills."In the Greater Austin area, the charitable pharmacy has already served between 40-50 people while fulfilling over 150 prescriptions.Marci Roe is the executive director of the Volunteer...

Stephen L. Carter: Indicted populists have a history of staying in office

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:02 GMT

Even as more indictments of former President Donald Trump loom, 2024 voters may be leaning his way. Many recent polls have the former president running even with President Joe Biden or taking the lead. Trump’s ability to weather his legal storms has led to comparisons with other politicians who have run for office, often successfully, in the midst of legal troubles. The comparisons matter — but what’s most important for understanding the current moment is the dynamic that links the many examples: us-versus-them.Let’s start at the top. Many people know the story of Boston Mayor James Curley, so popular among the voters that in the 1940s he ran the city for five months from a federal penitentiary. Trump had barely taken office when the comparisons to Curley began. As the former president’s legal difficulties have mounted, they’ve come creeping back. Small wonder. Curley, an ardent New Dealer, was thoroughly corrupt, but whenever another investigatio...

5 things to know this Wednesday, August 2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It is Wednesday, my dudes. We're halfway to Friday. Per Meteorologist Rob Lindenmuth, we can expect similar weather as we had Tuesday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Saratoga Springs City Council passed an amendment to its firearms ordinance on Tuesday night. Officials say it was necessary because the ordinance has not been updated since the 1970s. Meanwhile, the former bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, Howard Hubbard, has gotten married. In a letter, Hubbard said he fell in love with a woman, and they decided to marry in a civil ceremony in July. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. Saratoga Springs passes amendment to firearms ordinanceSaratoga Springs City Council passed an amendment to its firearms ordinance on Tuesday night. Officials say it was necessary because the ordinance has not been updated since the 1970s.2. Albany rente...

Flood watch in effect Wednesday with highs around 80, heavy rainfall continues Thursday morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:02 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - We are tracking thunderstorms with heavy rainfall Wednesday morning. The heaviest rain is expected along and west of the Mississippi River. Flash flooding is possible as thunderstorms will train or move repeatedly over similar areas. This is most likely to occur in the most western counties and that is where a Flood Watch is in effect. It stretches from Montgomery County south to Reynolds County.  St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here There will likely be a lull in the heavy rain Wednesday afternoon and evening, but spot showers may linger. Temperatures will top out around 80.  Another round of heavy rain is expected then of Wednesday evening into the overnight hours. This round of wet could start with some strong to severe storms with damaging wind gusts and large hail the main threats. These storms will bring additional heavy rainfall to the area into Thursday morning. 

St. Louis County officials discussing back-to-school vaccination program today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo.- Thousands of kids in the area will soon head back to school and St. Louis County officials want to make sure they have their vaccinations.The St. Louis Health Department headquarters on North Hanley Road is one of the places where families can bring their kids to get their back to school vaccinations. It's also where St. Louis County Executive Sam Page will speak later Wednesday morning highlighting the county's back to school vaccination program.Page's Chief Spokesperson Doug Moore said the St. Louis County Department of Health is offering low or no-cost vaccinations at clinics through September 1. Moore told FOX 2 that Page is expected to say Wednesday morning that getting your kids immunized is a key part of giving them the best chance to stay healthy. Illinois family still shaken after vandals poured oil into their pool, breaking window A release from the St. Louis County Department of Health pointed out that Missouri students must be current on specific...

Sexual assault hearing rescheduled for Monday, August 7

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - 34-year-old Osmani HaGee Goul's first court appearance has been rescheduled for Monday, August 7.It was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but was postponed to allow time for the court to find a translator who speaks his language. Goul is an Afghan refugee who is married with three small children.   Johnny Johnson execution taking place tonight He's accused of attacking the boy in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood on July 23. He is also charged in a similar attack of a 12-year-old one week earlier in that same neighborhood.

Suspect involved in kidnapping girlfriend's child with stolen car arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man suspected of kidnapping his girlfriend's child in a stolen car is arrested Wednesday morning.  Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter flew over the ending of the police chase. The maroon Dodge Challenger was reported stolen with the 4-year-old boy inside. It was finally stopped at Goodfellow Boulevard and Natural Bridge Avenue. Illinois family still shaken after vandals poured oil into their pool, breaking window He led police on a short chase with speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. The child is said to be unharmed and is reunited with his mother.

Person shot near Florissant 7-Eleven overnight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One person was shot overnight at a 7-Eleven in Florissant.The shooting happened around 1:00 a.m. at the gas station on the corner of the Dunn and Graham Roads. The victim reportedly walked to a nearby hotel to get help. Johnny Johnson execution taking place tonight They were taken to a nearby hospital and are expected to recover. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

3-vehicle crash temporarily closes I-270 SB lanes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A mess on Interstate 270 Wednesday morning after a crash involving three vehicles.It happened in the southbound lanes just past Page Avenue at around 3:30 a.m. All but one lane was shut down for some time to get that crash cleared. Illinois family still shaken after vandals poured oil into their pool, breaking window Everything is back open now. No word on any injuries.