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Southwest Airlines' new portable charger policy
SUMMARY: Southwest Airlines will implement a new policy starting April 28 requiring passengers to keep portable lithium-ion battery chargers visible while in use during flights. This change addresses growing safety concerns over lithium battery fires, which can release deadly gases like carbon monoxide. A fire safety expert explained that these batteries store significant energy, and uncontrolled fires pose serious risks. The FAA has reported 19 lithium battery incidents on planes since April, though this is low compared to overall flights. Southwest emphasizes customer safety and will inform passengers about the rule, with flight attendants monitoring compliance to prevent potential fire hazards.
Under a new policy taking effect Wednesday, May 28, Southwest Airlines will be the first domestic carrier requiring passengers to have portable battery chargers visible while in use.
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Austin becoming FEMA-approved emergency alert authority, planning 1st test alert
SUMMARY: On Monday, Sept. 29, Austin will conduct a test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), becoming a FEMA-approved alerting authority able to send emergency alerts via Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to cell phones and Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages to TV and radio. This coordinated test at 3 p.m. will cover the city across its three counties—Travis, Hays, and Williamson. The alerts will clearly indicate a test and require no action. IPAWS allows authenticated, geotargeted emergency notifications without subscription, enhancing public safety communication. More details are available at ReadyCentralTexas.org and Ready.gov/alerts.
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SUMMARY: For the first time this year, La Niña is now forecast to last throughout the entire winter, with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center giving it a 54% chance for December-February. Previously, ENSO Neutral was favored for winter. La Niña occurs when sea surface temperatures in the eastern equatorial Pacific are 0.5ºC below average, typically pushing the Pacific Jet Stream north, causing drier, warmer conditions in the southern U.S. and wetter areas in the Pacific Northwest. Last winter, a weak La Niña brought a record warm December but cooler January-February, below-average rainfall, snow in Austin, and more freezes than normal. Another mild La Niña winter is expected for Central Texas.
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SUMMARY: Lake Travis dominated Midland Legacy 59-13 in a spirited farewell to the old Cavalier Stadium before renovations force home games to move to Dripping Springs High School. Across Central Texas, notable district wins included Anderson over College Station (37-14), Bowie against Glenn (38-14), and Dripping Springs edging Harker Heights (31-26). High-scoring games saw McNeil top Westwood 70-45, and Hutto defeat Cedar Ridge 63-49. Close contests included Vista Ridge’s 30-29 win over Round Rock and Austin LBJ’s 34-33 overtime victory against Wimberley. The article also features an extensive list of scores from other Texas high school football games.
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