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Spectrum News 1 Austin can be viewed on channels 1, 8, and 200, exclusively for Spectrum customers in the Austin, Texas area. This channel provides local news, politics, features, and weather updates every day of the week. As a 24-hour news service, Spectrum News 1 Austin collaborates with other channels in the Spectrum News Networks family, including those in locations such as Albany, Hudson Valley, Syracuse, Binghamton, and Buffalo in upstate New York, as well as in New York City, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Tampa, and Orlando. Additionally, this news channel shares its content with more than 30 local news and regional sports networks that are managed by Charter Communications.

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Winston-Salem firefighters using new robot to aid in underwater rescues

11 hours ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Chloe Salsameda

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Winston-Salem Fire Department has deployed a new robot designed to assist in underwater rescue and recovery operations. Firefighters held a demonstration Tuesday to show how they use the Deep Trekker's REVOLUTION ROV. The fire department recently bought the robot for more than $120,000 with federal funding. Their goal is to use it during emergency situations to rescue a person underwater as quickly as possible.
Lansing Fire Department uses $200K loan to buy new truck

1 day ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rose Eiklor

LANSING, N.C. — As Lansing Fire Chief Jeff Venable looks at his new fire truck, he can't help but remember the generosity of so many since Helene. Venable has been with the Lansing Fire Department for 43 years and began his tenure at a young age.
Trump heads to Middle East for stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

1 day ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Maddie Gannon

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday set off for a multiday trip to the Middle East, where he will make stops in the Persian Gulf’s three energy-abundant and affluent nations of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Congressional Republicans plan massive cuts to SNAP, Schumer warns

2 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Dennis Yusko

Food bank and religious leaders joined farmers and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Monday in Rensselaer to warn about proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps low-income families purchase groceries. Schumer said congressional Republicans in their recently announced budget are looking to cut $230 billion from SNAP to pay for President Donald Trump's proposed tax cuts.
Lake Placid won't host 2026 Olympics sliding events

2 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Brian Dwyer

After being selected as a "Plan B" backup for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, word came down Monday that Lake Placid will not be called upon to host the sliding events. Testing on the brand new track at Cortina Sliding Centre in Italy – held recently – was deemed a success, and the Olympic Committee is confident the track will be ready for competition next year. The committee only recently had that confidence.
Man charged in connection with fire that burned 1,300 acres in southeastern N.C.

2 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Charles Duncan

The Sunset Road Fire was started by a debris burn on private property, the North Carolina Forest Service said. Officials cited and charged Bobby Max Lowery, 48, of Nebo, North Carolina, in connection with the fire. The fire is in Brunswick County, in the southeastern corner of North Carolina. It has grown to 1,331 acres and is 83% contained as of Monday, according to the Forest Service.
Black Lab continues tradition of entertaining Grasshoppers baseball crowds

2 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Eddie Hughes

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro Grasshoppers started a tradition in 2006 with Miss Babe Ruth, a Labrador retriever that did a lot on the field, including taking baseballs to the umpire and fetching bats. Almost 20 years later, Miss Willie Mae Mays has stepped into the role and entertains the crowds at First National Bank Field in downtown Greensboro.
UAlbany, Cornell men's lacrosse to meet in NCAA tournament

3 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jackson Wang

UAlbany men’s lacrosse will have a rematch with the number one team in the country in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday. The Great Danes will battle Cornell for just the second time in one month. UAlbany lost to Big Red 18 to 11 in that April 1 meeting. But since then, the Great Danes have won seven in a row, including another America East championship, and took down crosstown rival Siena Wednesday night in the NCAA tournament opening round.
Meet New York's Democratic mayoral candidates

3 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | JoDee Kenney

This weekend on In Focus, we’re kicking off our series profiling the Democratic mayoral candidates around New York state. JoDee Kenney sat down with Pat Hogan, the 2nd District councilor representing the westside of Syracuse. JoDee also sat down with Corey Ellis. He currently serves as Albany Common Council president. Finally, JoDee welcomes Mary Lupien, who is running for Rochester mayor. You can watch the full interviews above.
Meet Albany mayoral candidate Corey Ellis

3 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | JoDee Kenney

JoDee Kenney sat down with Pat Hogan, the 2nd District councilor representing the westside of Syracuse. New York State21 minutes agoJoDee Kenney sits down with Mary Lupien, who is running for Rochester mayor. New York State21 minutes agoThis weekend on In Focus, we’re kicking off our series profiling the Democratic mayoral candidates around the state. New York State21 minutes agoDr. Joshua Drew, assistant professor for SUNY ESF, spoke about the importance of celebrating Earth Month.