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Austin weather: Cold front, storm risk to roll in mid-afternoon

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4 weeks ago

March 7, 2026

Austin weather: Cold front, storm risk to roll in mid-afternoon

AUSTIN, Texas – It’s cold front day and storm day! The front is slowing down and not entering Central Texas until the afternoon during the warmest part of the day.

Austin weather risk

This will make the atmosphere unstable and more likely to generate isolated severe storms. The main concern will be with 1 to 2″ diameter hail.

Also a high risk of lightning and moderate chance of heavy rain with the highest flood threat staying in East Texas. Damaging wind and tornado risk remains very low. The first round of storms will happen by early to mid afternoon.

Risk for Saturday night

The second round will occur late tonight and into early Sunday. For now, a half to one inch of rain is likely for much of the area, with isolated spots getting over an inch.

Futurecast

It will get cooler, seasonal and drier behind the front for the second half of the weekend.

We will be on high alert for another storm machine next Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Source: Information from meteorologist Zack Shields.

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Family of Round Rock student hit by car Wednesday asking for prayers from community

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11 hours ago

April 6, 2026

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Family of Round Rock student hit by car Wednesday asking for prayers from community

ROUND ROCK, Texas — The family of a Round Rock ISD student that was hit by a car Wednesday issued a statement asking for prayers from the community following the incident.

The incident occurred just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Teravista Club Drive and Teravista Parkway.

The child was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing in a crosswalk. He suffered from “incapacitating injuries,” according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

According to the family statement, the victim sustained major injuries to his brain and neck. The family asked for prayers on Easter Sunday in support of the victim.

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The family of the victim are “asking the Lord to perform a miracle” on their son. They also stated that he “walked through life as everyone’s friend. He is a kind person that would help friend’s in need and with great confidence and strength, stick up for others who couldn’t stick up for themselves.”

Round Rock ISD confirmed that the student was a Teravista Elementary School student. The principal stated in the shared statement that counselors are available to help support students during this time.

The lead agencies on the Wednesday incident are the Round Rock Police Department and Texas DPS.

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Rare ‘albino’ bluebonnets discovered in Central Texas state park

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23 hours ago

April 5, 2026

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Rare ‘albino’ bluebonnets discovered in Central Texas state park

AUSTIN (KXAN) — “Albino” bluebonnets were spotted Friday at Inks Lake State Park in Burnet.

Inks Lake said park rangers found the unique bluebonnets beside the park’s headquarters.

Bluebonnets, or Lupinus texensis, in the U.S. are found in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Florida. The species is one of the six Lupinus species that are collectively designated the State Flower of Texas, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Inks Lake Park Rangers Sam and Caleb with “albino” bluebonnets found in Burnet (Inks Lake State Park photo)
“Albino” Bluebonnets found at Texas state park in Burnet (Inks Lake State Park photo)

“This rare variation is the result of a recessive gene that must be carried by both parent plants, so it’s pretty cool to see,” the park said.

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Texas Relays draws in top athletes to Austin

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1 day ago

April 5, 2026

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Texas Relays draws in top athletes to Austin

Hemp Rules Tighten – Texas regulators have officially banned intoxicating hemp flower, a move supporters say closes a loophole but critics warn could cripple a billion‑dollar industry. Adam Schwager looks at how retailers are scrambling to adjust, what products remain legal, and why some business owners believe the change will push buyers back toward the illicit market.

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