Lago Vista High School in Texas to close Monday due to water outage, affecting classes but not other campuses. Staff to work remotely, athletes to bring own water. Updates expected as repairs progress.

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FAA Implements Ground Delay for Austin Flights: Staffing Issues Cause Widespread Delays

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Lago Vista, Texas, faces water crisis as Water Treatment Plant Three goes offline due to operational issue. Residents urged to conserve water for essential needs. Temporary repairs fail, leading to extended plant shutdown. Local schools impacted, with Lago Vista High School cancelling classes. City staff to meet with contractor for permanent repairs.

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Fayette County deputies apprehend 18-year-old Jason Burleyson for reckless driving and operating a motorcycle without endorsement, after he allegedly reached speeds over 120 mph on I-10, endangering other drivers.

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Federal Aviation Administration grounds flights at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, causing travel chaos during Thanksgiving weekend. Meanwhile, local volunteers in Mustang Ridge clean up illegal dumping site, showcasing community spirit.

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Gas Prices Drop Below $3: A Welcome Relief for Drivers - Gas prices have fallen below $3 per gallon for the first time in four years, offering a much-needed break for drivers during the holiday travel season. This decline is due to easing crude oil prices, increased supply from OPEC Plus, record U.S. oil production, and higher refinery capacities. With dozens of gas stations already selling fuel for under $2 per gallon, this trend could continue into the new year, potentially keeping prices below the three-dollar mark for the next four weeks.

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Mustang Ridge, Texas, residents and local police collaborate to clean up notorious dumping ground, transforming Maha Circle road into a clear and usable path, showcasing the power of community action.

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Austin, Texas, introduces the FIRST team, a pilot program pairing police officers, behavioral health clinicians, and paramedics to respond to mental health crises. This innovative approach aims to reduce hospitalizations, arrests, and fatal use-of-force incidents. The program has shown positive results in other cities, and a recent incident at a downtown church demonstrated its effectiveness.

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Austins Light Rail Project Gains Momentum: Federal Funding Boost and Economic Development PotentialAustins long-awaited light rail project received a significant boost with a medium-high rating from federal transit officials, increasing its chances of securing a federal Capital Investment Grant. The project, set to begin in 2027, aims to improve mobility and stimulate economic development. The initial system will run between Thirty-eighth Street and Oltorf Street, with an eastern spur extending towards the airport. Future plans include direct airport access and expansion to the Crestview area. The next major milestone is completing the federal environmental review in early 2023, followed by selecting main contractors in 2026.

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In 1962, Austins Interregional Highway officially became I-35, a pivotal moment in the citys development. Initially planned in the 1920s, construction began in 1947, with federal funding covering costs. The highways urban integration, aimed at easing traffic congestion, significantly shaped Austins suburban landscapes and connected it to the national highway network.

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