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Automated license plate readers spark worries of mass surveillance in San Marcos, Austin

3 days ago | fox7austin.com | Tan Radford

Worries about mass surveillance have both Austin and San Marcos debating the future of automated license plate reader (ALPR) programs. The Flock cameras have been scrutinized over privacy concerns and data access. Austin What we know: Community members took the stand one by one during Tuesday's City Council work session to call for the council to strike down the renewal of the ALPR program in Austin.
Summer heat can be dangerous for those working outside, officials say

4 days ago | fox7austin.com | Tan Radford

The month of June is expected to bring extreme heat to Central Texas after triple-digit temps in early May for the first time in decades. Those high temperatures can be dangerous for those working outdoors. Heatwave potentially life-threatening to workers: OSHA What they're saying: Heat, humidity, and the chance for rain mark the start of June in Central Texas. Temperatures are projected to reach 90 degrees and higher in the first week with triple digits on Sunday.
Summer heat can be dangerous for those working outside, officials say

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Tan Radford

The BriefJune expected to bring extreme heat to Central TexasHigh temps can be dangerous for those working outdoorsAUSTIN, Texas - The month of June is expected to bring extreme heat to Central Texas after triple-digit temps in early May for the first time in decades. Those high temperatures can be dangerous for those working outdoors. Heatwave potentially life-threatening to workers: OSHAWhat they're sayingHeat, humidity, and the chance for rain mark the start of June in Central Texas.
Search continues for sex offender who escaped Austin psych hospital

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Tan Radford

The manhunt continues for a Grimes County inmate who escaped the Cross Creek Psychiatric and Addiction hospital in Northeast Austin. Grimes County officials are warning that the convict has a history of violence.
Search continues for sex offender who escaped Austin psych hospital

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tan Radford

The BriefA manhunt is underway for McArthur Mathis, a Grimes County inmate with a violent history, who escaped from Cross Creek Psychiatric and Addiction hospital in Austin. Mathis, who was at the hospital for a mental health evaluation after a suicide attempt, reportedly broke a door and jumped a fence to escape. Authorities consider Mathis armed and dangerous and a registered sex offender, and this is the second such hospital escape for a Grimes County inmate in less than three months.
Severe weather causes thousands of power outages across Austin

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Tan Radford

Severe weather over the last 24 hours has caused thousands of power outages across Austin. Hundreds of linemen are headed to Austin to help restore service to those that are still in the dark. Power outages across Austin What we know: A blackout in the city of Austin was caused by powerful storms, broken tree branches, and high winds, leaving thousands in the dark for hours.
SafeHorns headquarters flooded by severe storms

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Tan Radford

The nonprofit organization SafeHorns is recovering after its headquarters was flooded by severe storms over the last 24 hours. Their building in West Campus received close to three feet of water inside. What we know: SafeHorns moved into the basement of the Congregational Church of Austin in February 2024. Monday's flood marked the second time the organization has suffered from water damage caused by severe storms. "When I got here, I was shocked to see the line on the door of how much water.
SafeHorns headquarters flooded by severe storms

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tan Radford

The BriefSafeHorns recovering after HQ was flooded by severe stormsWest Campus building got close to three feet of water insideMonday's flood was the second time SafeHorns has suffered water damage from severe stormsAUSTIN, Texas - The nonprofit organization SafeHorns is recovering after its headquarters was flooded by severe storms over the last 24 hours. Their building in West Campus received close to three feet of water inside.
Electric flying boat hits the waves on Lake Austin

2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Tan Radford

A futuristic boat is making waves on Lake Austin. On Friday, Navier launched a flying electric boat. The company says the vessels are environmentally friendly and have zero emissions. Flying electric boat on Lake Austin What they're saying: "It's an electric hydro-foiling boat that is a boat that flies. It's a boat on a plane. So, it rings underwater, and at a certain speed, it rises up, like four feet above the water," says Founder and CEO Sampriti Bhattacharyya.
Texas House gives initial approval on bill to ban all THC products

2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Tan Radford

Lawmakers in the Texas House have given the initial approval to a bill that will push the state closer to banning all THC products. The controversial Senate Bill 3 would not only ban the sale of some hemp products, but those in possession could face fines and jail time. The backstory: Lawmakers in the Texas House gave initial approval to the anti-hemp bill backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. "This is poisonous THC, no regulations whatsoever.