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McDonald Observatory astronomers worked with energy companies to dim their lights.
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The peak of the shower is expected around April 21 and 22.
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More than half of habitable land in Austin is now considered at risk of being damaged in a wildfire. That’s up from just under 40% nearly a decade ago.
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Colossal Biosciences says it used novel gene-editing technology to alter gray wolf DNA to breed the animals. Dire wolves recently featured prominently in the HBO series Game of Thrones.
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Plans for the “riverfront eco-park” include hike and bike trails, a waterfront and a Tesla expo.
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A new report finds burying lines would be expensive and infeasible given Austin's rocky topsoil. The city commissioned the study after frozen tree limbs on power lines caused blackouts in 2023.
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Hailstorms seem to be happening more frequently and the hail appears to be getting bigger. But the reasons for this might not be as obvious as you think.
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The National Weather Service says weather doesn't usually cause wildfires; it's dry and windy conditions that can cause a fire to quickly spread.
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“If that’s a stump, it’s the weirdest stump I’ve ever seen.”
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The ongoing drought in Central Texas impacted wildflower sprouts through the fall and winter. A different variety of wildflowers could crop up.
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The Crabapple Fire has burned more than 9,700 acres north of Fredericksburg and is now 65% contained as of 11:13 a.m. Monday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
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The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning from noon to 9 p.m. Friday due to a combination of strong winds, warm temperatures and low humidity in the forecast. Another warning is in effect for most of the day Saturday.