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Tropical update: Milton expected to become a Category 4 hurricane before Florida landfall
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Pat Cinc from Houston, Texas, provided an update on Hurricane Milton on October 6, 2024. The storm, currently an 85 mph Category 1 hurricane, is expected to rapidly intensify to Category 2 by Monday morning and potentially reach Category 4 by Tuesday afternoon. Located in the southern Gulf of Mexico, Milton has ample warm water to fuel its growth, posing a significant threat to Florida’s west coast. Residents should prepare for possibly life-threatening storm surges even if the storm weakens before landfall. Ongoing updates are crucial as the situation evolves in the coming days.
The storm continues to intensify as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico.
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Good Morning San Antonio 8 a.m. Sunday : Oct 06, 2024
SUMMARY: This morning in San Antonio, a man was shot in his driveway and is hospitalized, while police search for the suspect. Four members of a Venezuelan gang were arrested during an operation addressing human trafficking and drug violations. Local temperatures are expected to reach record highs of 94ยฐF today, and next week will continue to be unseasonably warm. The Uvaldi school board will announce the new name for the elementary school built to replace Rob Elementary. Additionally, San Antonio students‘ STAR test scores reveal concerning proficiency rates in reading and math, prompting calls for improvement.
The KSAT 12 News Team provides a look at local, regional, statewide and national news events and the latest information on local traffic and weather issues.
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Jasmine Crockett, Dan Crenshaw on the importance of the presidential race
SUMMARY: As Texas approaches the election in 30 days, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett emphasizes the need to engage voters, highlighting concerns like inflation and housing. She notes the lack of awareness among citizens about local and national issues. Meanwhile, Congressman Dan Crenshaw argues the election should focus on policy rather than personality, criticizing Democrats for their stance on fossil fuels and social issues. Both political leaders suggest the upcoming elections will hinge on swing states and voter turnout, particularly among demographics like young women, who may be motivated by recent political changes. The Texas political landscape remains fiercely competitive.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) and FOX 26’s Greg Groogan sits down with Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-The Woodlands) to discuss what is on the line in the presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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Man charged after woman found dumped in field near Beltway 8, court records show
SUMMARY: Christopher Bernard has been charged with the murder of 29-year-old Courtney Hall, whom he allegedly met at a motel where he strangled her. Following the crime, Bernard reportedly moved Hall’s body to a field in Northeast Harris County, where it was later found by maintenance workers. His bond has been set at $300,000. Bernard is scheduled to return to court tomorrow for further proceedings.
Christopher Daniel Bernard, 25, is charged with murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of 29-year-old Cortney Hall, investigators said.
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