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Austin air quality one of most unhealthy measures in Texas amid dust, wildfire smoke
Fierce dust storm roars through New Mexico and Texas
The National Weather Service issued a blowing dust advisory for portions of New Mexico and Texas.
The air is thick out there.
With wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour Tuesday, dust particles were hitting eyes and tickling noses. Then the fires in Hays County started.
As of 6 p.m. Tuesday night, the air quality in Austin reached the unhealthy range and had one of the most unhealthy air quality measures in Texas, according to AirNow, which reports the official U.S. air quality. It’s a partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Park Service, NASA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and tribal, state and local air quality agencies.
What should you do if you go outside?
Air Now recommends people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should:
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
- Keep outdoor activities short or reschedule activities or move them indoors.
For everyone else:
- Do less strenuous outdoor activities that don’t require heavy breathing.
- Shorten the amount of time outdoors.
- Be active when the air quality improves.
You also could consider taking measures as you would for allergies:
- Wear a mask outside.
- Change your clothes after being outside.
- Shower at night.
- Use a nasal rinse to get rid of the particles from the dust and smoke.
AUSTIN, Texas — APD SWAT responded to a barricaded subject in East Austin Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the incident took place near the 3400 block of Kay St., and officers responded to the call at around 1:30 p.m.
Once officers arrived, they made contact with a victim who “advised of circumstances that met the state law requirement of assault with a deadly weapon family violence.” Shortly after, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence.
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Austin Police officers, SWAT, hostage negotiators, and Austin-Travis County EMS were still on the scene and the suspect was still barricaded as of 6:15 p.m.
People are being encouraged to avoid the area due to increased police presence, or stay in a safe location if they are unable to avoid the area.
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A 27-year-old Pflugerville man faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing his parents and his brother, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of 62-year-old Armand, 63-year-old Jami and 31-year-old Noah Dahan were found by deputies conducting a welfare check Thursday at their home on Civorno Drive. Deputies said the victims had suffered gunshot wounds. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/tcso-pflugerville-triple-homicide/
AUSTIN, Texas — The Long Center just dropped details on The Drop-In, a free summer concert series on the outdoor H-E-B Stage.
The Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series, which is partnered with KUTX 98.9, begins May 21 and takes place every Thursday except July 2.
On Friday, the center released the 23 artists performing:
- Bonnie Montgomery
- CAZAYOUX
- Como Las Movies
- Fastball
- Felt Out
- francene rouelle
- Girl Guitar’s Rhinestone Renegades
- Grace Sorensen
- Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
- Hayden Butler
- Jackie Venson
- Je’Texas
- KindKeith
- Lew Apollo
- Lindsay Beaver
- Los Desechos
- LUCIRI
- Mean Jolene
- Paige Plaisance
- Ruthie Craft
- Sue Foley
- Sweet Limb
- The Magic Rockers of Texas
A social media poster for the event also featured a redacted performer’s name, hinting at a surprise guest.
On Monday, the Long Center will open RSVPs for The Drop-In, with Long Center members getting first dibs on those RSVPs. Members also enjoy early entrance and a special lounge.
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