Good morning, Texas. Here’s what you need to know today.
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The gloomy weather continues for just one more day, with more light rain, mist and drizzle, especially this morning. While rain chances will go down this afternoon, clouds will hang through early this evening. A gorgeous weekend is on tap across most of the state, with sunshine and warmer temperatures. Make plans to be out and about this weekend!
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Around Texas
1. Texas A&M student’s death ruled a suicide, Houston attorney Tony Buzbee to represent family
The Austin Police Department has ruled the death of Texas A&M University student Brianna Aguilera a suicide. According to APD, the 19-year-old’s death happened in the early morning hours of Nov. 29, after a University of Texas at Austin football game against the Aggies.
2. Kerrville senior center reopens months after flood damage
The Dietert Center in Kerr County has reopened after 4 1/2 months of renovation, after the July 4 floods, and residents are happy to see it return.
3. Over 100 stolen cell phones recovered after Halloween pickpocketing on Austin’s 6th Street
The Austin Police Department has recovered more than 100 iPhones stolen from unsuspecting partygoers over Halloween weekend. Pick pocketers targeted the city’s historic 6th Street, where one bartender says people are packed like sardines.
6th Street at the SXSW Music Festival Wednesday March 18, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Lance Dawes/Blixah for AP Images)
Around The Nation
1. Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offense
2. Kennedy’s vaccine advisory committee delays vote on hepatitis B shots for newborns
3. The New York Times sues Pentagon over new rules on journalists
Deep in the Heart of Texas
A Lego dragon greets park guests as they enter Ninjago World at Legoland Florida in Winter Haven, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
LEGO convention coming to Austin in January
Brick Convention will take place Jan. 24-25 at the Palmer Events Center with timed entry slots each day: one session from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and a second session from 2 to 5 p.m.
Attendees can enjoy LEGO displays and mosaics, a brick construction zone, tons of photo opportunities and vendors selling everything from small minifigs to large sets. The convention is also hosting a handful of guests, including contestants from the competition TV show “LEGO Masters.”