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Weather Impact Plus: Warm start to the week before New Year's cool-down

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2024-12-29 19:14:26

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Pat Calvin shared updates on recent severe weather, including five preliminary tornadoes reported in the area. Two EF3 tornadoes caused significant damage in Montgomery and Chambers Counties, with notable destruction in Porter Heights and Liverpool, including fatalities. Other tornadoes affected Dickinson and Baycliff as they moved across Galveston Bay. The storm system resulted in widespread damage across several states. Looking ahead, calmer weather and sunshine are expected, with temperatures in the 60s throughout the next week. A potential cold front may bring colder temperatures by the second week of January, with future forecasts still being monitored.

Highs in the 60s on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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Firework mortars, gas cannisters stuffed inside Tesla that exploded outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel

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January 1, 2025

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www.kxan.com – TY O’NEIL and ANITA SNOW, Associated Press – 2025-01-01 20:05:00

SUMMARY: A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel, killing the suspect inside and injuring seven others. Fireworks mortars and camp fuel canisters were found in the vehicle, prompting an investigation into possible terrorism. The FBI aims to identify the renter and confirm if they are the deceased. Authorities tracked the truck’s journey through video footage from Tesla charging stations. Elon Musk noted the explosion was caused by explosives in the truck bed, unrelated to the vehicle itself. Investigators are looking for links to a recent truck attack in New Orleans and any possible political connections.

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Bourbon Street attack team coverage: 15 dead, others injured; suspect lived in Houston

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January 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2025-01-01 18:22:32

SUMMARY: The attack, which left 15 dead and many injured, has led to a significant investigation involving local and federal authorities. The suspect, from Houston, is connected to a home being searched by SWAT teams in Harris County. Investigators are also focusing on a truck rented through a car-sharing app, with the vehicle having been in the suspect’s possession around December 30th. Meanwhile, in New Orleans’ French Quarter, authorities are working to secure the area while continuing the investigation. The FBI is leading the search and urging anyone with information to come forward. The situation remains active.

This is team coverage from our 6 p.m. newscast of the attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

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Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack

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January 1, 2025

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www.kxan.com – BRETT MARTEL, Associated Press – 2025-01-01 13:26:00

SUMMARY: The College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame has been postponed after a truck struck a New Year’s crowd in New Orleans, killing at least 10 people. The game, originally scheduled for Wednesday, will now be played Thursday night. The attack occurred early on New Year’s Day when a driver rammed a truck into revelers near Bourbon Street, later dying in a firefight with police. The FBI is investigating. The Superdome is on lockdown for security sweeps, with heightened security in place for both the Sugar Bowl and upcoming Super Bowl.

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