Heat nearly tops top-seeded Sharapova at Australian Open
Sharapova battles a grueling match as heat and pressure test her early Australian Open run. The top seed fights through a tight set sequence before edging toward victory on a scorching Melbourne night.
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McKenna Memorial Hospital Board Votes to Sell
McKenna Memorial Hospital chairman Bill Morton explains the board's decision to sell the hospital assets. The page notes the rationale and potential impact on services and the community.
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Freezing Weather Keeps Comal County in Deep Freeze
National Weather Service warns icy conditions linger through this afternoon in Comal County. Forecaster Jim Ellis expects freezing rain and sleet in the morning with about a quarter inch of ice buildup and temperatures in the upper 20s. Drivers should check road conditions via Call TxDOT or the state DOT site.
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Icy Conditions Prompt School Closures and Delays Across Districts
Today s icy weather causes New Braunfels and Comal independent school districts to cancel all classes, activities, and events. Texas State University San Marcos delays opening till noon, with pre noon classes canceled and offices closed except emergency operations. Comal County Fair Association shareholders meeting moved to 7 p.m. Jan 24 at the county fair grounds. San Marcos city council meeting rescheduled to 7 p.m. Thursday. Herald Zeitung goes to press early to cope with icy conditions in Hill Country.
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Power Outage Tips From Pedernales Electric Co-op
Local residents report outages as freezing temperatures and icy roads keep many at home. Pedernales Electric supplies a main breaker warning and a phone number 1-888-554-4732 for outages. Tips include flashlights, cell phone charging, cash on hand, and water in the fridge to preserve perishables.
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Rough road crews battle ice and wrecks in Comal County
Andrew Velasquez of the Comal County Road Department says road conditions are dangerous as rain and sleet freeze on bridges. His crew spreads ice rock to gain traction but ice on wet rock hinders progress as they move toward Texas 46. He reports lengthy delays and cautious driving.
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Perry sworn in for second full term as Texas governor
Governor Rick Perry began his second full term with an ice bound indoor ceremony in Austin. He outlined global security and humanitarian concerns, positioned immigration policy, and supported a guest worker program with strategic fencing while signaling ambitions about a potential VP run in 2008.
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