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Not as many 100-degree days forecast for July

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — June ended Friday with the one day where a new record high was set. The 102° high broke the previous record of 101° first set in 1980 and tied in 2018. It capped the heatwave that gripped the region during the second half of the month during which the average high temperature was 102.26°.There were 15 days in the month where the high was 100° and higher, six fewer than in 2022. In addition to the record set on the 30th, there were three other records tied. A heatwave ended JuneRain was scarce during what is, on average, the third wettest month in Austin. The monthly normal is 3.68". This June? Only 1.16", a deficit of 2.52".Another month of below-normal rainfallWe know at least one statistic starting July. There likely won't be as many triple-digit highs this July as there were in 2022 when 29 days had maximums at or above 100°, nine of which resulted in records. July temperatures by some numbersJuly is this area's 2nd warmest month with an average temperature of 85...

VIDEO: Austin Fire responds to apartment fire in north Austin Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on North Lamar Boulevard and Koening Lane in the late afternoon hours Friday.A video taken by a witness in the area showed smoke and flames coming out of the building, which was vacant.Photo of structure fire on North LamarPhoto of structure fire on North LamarPhoto of structure fire on North LamarAt 5:19 p.m., AFD said crews were working a vacant apartment fire in the 6300 block of North Lamar Boulevard, which caused the street to be shut down.At 5:49 p.m., AFD said the fire was declared to be under control, and the roadway was reopened. AFD said crews remained at the scene to perform overhaul operations.Officials did not provide any information on what caused the fire.

Movie review: Nostalgic, yes, but ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ lacks adventure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

It’s been 15 years since we last encountered Indiana Jones, the whip-cracking archaeologist made iconic by star Harrison Ford, director Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas, who conceived of the story while seeking to update the classic adventure serial. Audiences fell for the brainy, blunt and brave Indy in his globe-trotting adventures explored in the original trilogy, which started with “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1981. Even the fourth installment, arriving in 2008, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” was profitable, and warmly received despite its goofy story.It’s no surprise that in a filmmaking landscape where legacy sequels, or “legasequels,” roam the box office, the powers that be would take ol’ Indy out for another spin. Ford had returned to both “Star Wars” and “Blade Runner” to positive notices, so it made sense to get the band back together for one more gig, to see if there’s any juice left to squeeze. Enter “Indiana Jones and the D...

Neighbors unhappy with illegal RV park in Sylmar backyard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

Residents are concerned over an illegal, makeshift RV park behind a Sylmar home, with some saying the unsanitary conditions are posing major safety concerns. The residence is zoned as a single-family home which neighbors said is not meant to accommodate such a large number of people. Located on the 14000 block of Hubbard Street, the home in question appears regular out front, but just around the back of the residence are dozens of parked recreational vehicles, stacked side-by-side.Long-time neighbors said over the last few years, the number of RVs has grown significantly."It started with one, two, and then all of a sudden, she just kept adding more and more to her yard,” said neighbor Pablo Aguilar."There's one motor home, two motor homes,” said a neighbor named Cyndi. “Three years later there's, 20.""My concern with the RVs is where are they throwing all their feces?” asked neighbor Carmen Morales Cisneroz. Residents are concerned over a makeshift RV park behind a Sy...

LAX braces for record-high travel ahead of holiday weekend 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

A steady stream of travelers was seen at LAX Saturday morning, signaling the start of a busy travel weekend for July 4 celebrations. Millions of Americans are expected to hit the roads and the skies ahead of Independence Day, which falls on a Tuesday this year. And while some families may wait until a holiday that falls on a weekend to go on vacation, other families have decided to take the days ahead of July 4 off and travel for festivities.  Where to see fireworks shows in Southern California KTLA 5’s Erin Myers spoke with one family traveling to Kauai for the holiday, and while they said that their airport experience on Saturday morning was relatively easy, they know that the airport could have been much busier. “It’s not as bad as we initially anticipated,” said one of the family members traveling to Kauai. “We know with the delays going on, we got here a little earlier than usual, but it’s been fine so far.” Airports nationwide, including LAX, are exp...

30 years since 101 California Street mass shooting in San Francisco

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

(KRON) -- Today marks 30 years since San Francisco's California Street mass shooting. Nine people were killed, including the gunmen, after he opened fire at the Pettit and Martin Law Firm back in 1993. The victims' ages ranged from 28 to 64 years old. "The legal community in San Francisco came together in the aftermath and founded what is now GIFFORDS Law Center to honor their lives with action," said former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. "We will never stop fighting to stop gun violence and we will continue to honor the eight that lost their lives that day and the many survivors."

Max Verstappen beats teammate Sergio Perez to win Austrian GP sprint race

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen continued his dominant form by winning the sprint at the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday to extend his championship lead over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to 70 points.It was Verstappen’s fifth straight win when including the past four Grand Prix races. Verstappen starts the full race from pole position on Sunday, when he will aim for a 42nd career GP win.Verstappen collected eight points in the sprint — which he also won here last year — and Perez got seven for finishing second. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. collected six points with third place in the 24-lap sprint. Aston Martin’s Lance stroll took fourth place (five points) ahead of teammate Fernando Alonso (four points), Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg (three points), Alpine’s Esteban Ocon (two) and Mercedes driver George Russell (one).In wet and rainy conditions at the Spielberg track, Perez jumped past Verstappen at the start.“The start w...

Children face solitary confinement in cells at Illinois juvenile detention facility, ACLU says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Children as young as 11 are confined alone to cells the size of parking spaces up to 23 hours a day at a juvenile detention center in Southern Illinois, according to a lawsuit filed by ACLU of Illinois.Young people at the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center in Benton must ask staff permission to flush the toilet, and they can go days or weeks without access to schoolwork. Black mold grows on the walls, according to the lawsuit filed Friday, and there are no mental health professionals employed at the facility. The lawsuit seeks a court order compelling the facility to improve conditions immediately, on the basis of deprivation of their rights under the 14th Amendment.“These are not conditions that anybody, let alone any child, should be subjected to,” said Kevin Fee, the lead lawyer on the case, describing the situation as “inhumane to the level of being unspeakable.”In general, the conditions of juvenile detention centers in the U.S. have been slowly improving ...

Adam Yates beats twin brother Simon Yates to win initial stage of Tour de France

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Adam Yates pulled away from his twin brother Simon Yates to win the first stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, with race favorites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard finishing not far behind.The Yates brothers escaped to the front with about seven kilometers (four miles) to go and Adam had the strongest finish to take the initial yellow jersey in the three-week race that began in Basque Country territory in northern Spain.Pogacar, the two-time Tour de France champion who is teammates with Adam Yates with UAE Team Emirates, finished third after leading a group of chasers that also included Vingegaard, the defending champion of team Jumbo-Visma.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

United States winger Weah signs 5-year deal with Juventus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

TURIN, Italy (AP) — United States winger Tim Weah completed a transfer to Juventus on Saturday, fulfilling a dream his father once had of playing for the storied Italian club.The 23-year-old Weah, who is the son of former FIFA Player of the Year and current Liberian President George Weah, signed a five-year contract with Juventus on the day the transfer market opened in Italy.“Honored & Blessed to finally be Bianconeri. None of this would have been possible without the love and support of my wonderful family,” Weah wrote in an Instagram post. “Thank you to everyone at Juventus for believing in me and giving me this opportunity to represent this legendary club.“GRAZIE (thank you) to all the supporters for all the love they’ve shown me since day one and I can’t wait to meet you all very soon.”Weah’s father also played in Italy, for AC Milan, but recently told Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport that he would have loved to play for Juventus.“I have always been a Juve...