Newstreamz Video Extra - What’s Happening Hap? - 7/2/2009
In this Newstreamz Video Extra, Hap Mansfield and Bill Peterson discuss what’s going on this Fourth of July weekend.
Fireworks violators face hefty fines
San Marcos residents who use private fireworks on the holiday weekend will face fines up to $2,000 fine. San Marcos prohibits fireworks within and up to a mile from the city limits.
Triple digit heat predicted to stay through holiday weekend
The National Weather Service is predicting highs around 102 degrees, but it could feel as hot as 108, during the Independence Day weekend.
County to double Buda patrol unit
A rash of car burglaries in the Buda area has led the Hays County Sheriff’s Office to double its Buda patrol. Captain Bo Kidd (above) said the deputies are “desperately needed.”
Newstreamz.com will print updates of dropped charges or not guilty verdicts upon request. Send requests with appropriate documentation and working daytime phone number to cops@newstreamz.com or by fax to (512) 392-5132.
Old Bastrop Highway to close for three months
Old Bastrop Highway (CR 266) will close for three months starting July 6, from the San Marcos River to Staples Road. The Hays County Road Department will reconstruct the road.
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The muddy waters
Posted on March 19, 2008 at 8:58 am • Print • Share
By AMANDA OSKEY
Reporter
Playing in the rain was not a likely option for IH35 corridor residents who witnessed the muddy water falling from the sky Tuesday night. Those caught out in the dirty downpour suffered stained clothing and difficult driving conditions.
The rains stretched from San Antonio all the way to Austin, leaving behind a messy trail. The rain began in San Marcos around 8:30 p.m. and lasted for about two hours.
Meteorologist Mark Lenz of the National Weather Service said a low-pressure area blown up from Del Rio caused the rain. The fires in Mexico and the high winds on Monday and Tuesday also worked as contributing factors. Lenz said the dirt was most likely blown into the air from west Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. The NWS also noted that the dirty rain did not pose a health risk.
Corridor residents might not recall seeing this type of rain before, but Lenz said it happens quite often.
“It’s usually not this noticeable. This particular rain was really widespread,” said Lenz.
Shortly after the muddy rain stopped falling, the clean rain came through washing away much of the dirt and ash that was left behind.
PHOTO by CHRIS DOELLE