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Rain-free skies through the start of August

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:40:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Heat records are falling left and right this summer... and it's likely we'll rewrite another one by next week.Today's afternoon highs are expected to return to the low 100s for the 21st day in a row and 37th time this year. Scattered morning clouds will quickly clear to mainly sunny skies with dry conditions areawide.Hazy skies continue, brought on by a cloud of African dust. Austin's air quality is expected to be moderate due to the dust through the coming weekend. Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) The highly talked about "heat dome" or ridge of high pressure will move directly over the South Plains next week. This will allow hotter than normal summer conditions to continue throughout the 8-14 day period as well, likely meaning Austin breaks the all-time record for consecutive 100 degree days which currently stands at 27 days (set in 2011).Consider supporting our ongoing KXAN Summer Fan Drive in partnership with Family Eldercare by clicking here.FIRST WARNI...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Is It Okay to Dip Into Your Child's College Fund for Expenses?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:40:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Philip and it's about money issues. Here's his email: Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I have a real dilemma for you to use. Things have been a bit rough lately when it comes to household finances for my family, and there’ve been some tough decisions that needed to be made. One of the things I’ve been steadfast in not touching has been our daughter’s college fund. She’s 16 now, and we’ve been saving since she was a baby…and now that fund is over $40K. My wife and I have been tempted to dip into it, and have even discussed it, but so far, we haven't. However, we have some big bills coming up and I'm not sure we're going to be able to cover them without "borrowing" some of the money. I'm just worried that once that door is opened, it’ll never close…and I’ll resent myself forever. On the other hand, if we need the money for household expenses, shouldn't we...

Triple digit heat Friday, storm chance Saturday 

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:40:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Cue up Glenn Frey, because the heat is on. Another very warm start, around 80, and then we’ll heat up quickly. Highs in the upper 90s to low 100s and peak heat index values of 105–115 in the afternoon. Drink plenty of water. Stay in an air-conditioned space and out of the sun during peak heating hours, Noon to 5 p.m. take extra precautions if you work outside.Climate data shows that we normally hit 100 during a summer, but generally no more than five times. Rain chances return as we head into Saturday. Strong storms are expected late Friday into Saturday just north of the St. Louis region, but we are on the warm side of that front all night, so we stay with very warm, muggy conditions. St. Louis police search for man after child sex crime We will wake up to temperatures again near 80. That front comes through the St. Louis area on Saturday, bringing the chance for rain and storms. Right now, the timing of those storms looks to be mid-afternoon. That would keep our hi...

Serious accident closes part of I-70 in St. Charles

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:40:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A serious accident had part of I-70 closed this morning in St. Charles. The crash happened just before three on I-70 westbound near Zumbehl Road. There is no word yet on the extent of the injuries. There was also a crash overnight on the westbound Poplar Street bridge.

Cardinal fans brave heat for showdown against Cubs at Busch Stadium

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:40:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Thousands of Cardinal fans were heading to Busch Stadium to watch the Cards take on the Cubs despite the summer heat. Last night marked the first game of the four-game series, with game two scheduled for tonight. To ensure the safety and comfort of the fans, the team had implemented various measures to prevent overheating. Behind the scenes, big swamp fans were set up inside the gates to provide some relief as fans entered Busch Stadium. The Cardinals had arranged for seven large 125-gallon "water monster" coolers throughout the stadium, offering free water to help keep fans hydrated.  Lincoln County mother pleads for answers 32 years after son’s disappearance  Despite the weather, tonight's game was expected to draw a crowd. Considering the conditions, the Cardinals permitted fans to bring small, soft-sided coolers, empty cups, and non-alcoholic drinks not exceeding two liters, as long as they were in factory-sealed bottles. The first pitch is set for 7:15 PM, it is ...

Ask Amy: Employee exclusion makes boss miserable

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:40:08 GMT

Dear Amy: I am incredibly hurt by not being invited to either of my two employees’ baby showers. It’s just the three of us in this office. Because of my choice to provide growth and creative opportunities for these employees, as well as flexibility and generous compensation and benefits — my life is pretty miserable.They are flourishing while I am left with a hugely complicated list of administrative tasks, including being a one-person HR department.This is in addition to managing the many other responsibilities essential to the existence of the organization.It is very hard to find someone willing and able to handle these essential but extremely boring tasks, although I keep trying, while I chip away.We all know a lot about each other’s personal lives, which are entwined in various ways (through relatives and friends), and I care about them very much.This feels like a personal rejection. Do you think I am overreacting?— Hurt BossDear Hurt Boss: I don’t think you are over...

MEPs back plans for a more affordable and consumer-friendly electricity market

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:40:08 GMT

The reform of the electricity market, to make it more stable, affordable and sustainable, received the support of the Energy Committee on Wednesday.Stronger consumer protection against volatile prices Special contracts, long-term purchase agreements to help encourage energy investments More protection to stop vulnerable households from having their electricity cut off  In their amendments to the draft legislation, MEPs propose to further strengthen consumer protection against volatile prices. Consumers should have the right to fixed-price contracts, dynamic price contracts, as well as more key information on the options they sign up to, banning suppliers from being able to unilaterally change the terms of a contract. The aim is to ensure that all consumers, as well as small businesses, would benefit from long-term, affordable and stable prices and to mitigate the impact of sudden price shocks.MEPs also advocate that EU countries prohibit suppliers from cutting the ele...

Horoscopes July 28, 2023: Dustin Milligan, trust and believe in yourself

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:40:08 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dustin Milligan, 38; Sally Struthers, 76; Jim Davis, 78; Peter Cullen, 82.Happy Birthday: Discipline is a prerequisite to achieving what you set out to do this year, so take your time and do things right the first time. Refuse to let outside interference shred your confidence or allow others to take advantage of you. Trust in your intelligence and know what’s best for you; your year will unfold just how you want. Trust and believe in yourself. Your numbers are 5, 19, 24, 28, 31, 39, 43.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Plan something entertaining or physically challenging and give it your all. Get in the groove and mastermind what brings you closer to your happy place. Make decisions based on your needs, not what someone pressures you to pursue. Romance is favored. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Choose personal growth over changing others. Consistency will win over those who have yet to decide. Let your actions speak for you; the results will be your c...

Word Game: July 28, 2023

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:40:08 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — SERIOCOMIC (SERIOCOMIC: seer-ee-oh-KOM-ik: Having a mixture of the serious and the comic.)Average mark 31 wordsTime limit 45 minutesCan you find 41 or more words in SERIOCOMIC? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — POPULACE pace pale palp papule peal pepo place plea plop pole pope puce pule pulp pupa pupal opal lace leap lope loupe aloe apple cape capo clap clop clue coal cola cole cope copula coup coupe couple cupolaTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed....

Bridge: July 28, 2023

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:40:08 GMT

I saw Cy the Cynic in the club lounge, sitting at a far-corner table. He looked glum.“Minnie’s glasses got him again,” Rose told me. “Don’t let Cy fool you. Minnie is 82, and deep down, he admires her.”Minnie Bottoms, our senior member, wears old bifocals that make her mix up kings and jacks, often to her opponents’ dismay. Cy has been Minnie’s chief victim. He declared today’s 3NT in a duplicate, and West led a low heart.“Minnie was East,” Rose said, “and played the jack! Cy took his king and led the ten of diamonds — and Minnie said it was her lead.”“She thought her jack had been the king,” I smiled.SECOND HEART“Cy let the ten ride,” Rose said. “Minnie won and led the ace and another heart, and down the Cynic went. He should have led the jack of diamonds; it might have won the trick!”Minnie’s play was correct; Cy needed the king of hearts to have 16 points ...