Chinese Balloon Now Over Central US as Blinken Cancels Visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon is sailing across the U.S. The spectacle is drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday — while sending  excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars. Secretary of State Antony Blinken abruptly canceled a high-stakes Beijing trip aimed at easing U..S.-China tensions, and the Biden administration weighed…MORE

Refreezing of Surface Mush is Expected Overnight into Friday Morning

Remain vigilant for icy patches on roads, especially bridges, overpasses, and side streets. Sidewalks are also likely to remain icy through Friday morning. Patchy freezing fog is also expected to continue through early Friday morning, and will exacerbate impacts to travel during the morning commute. Overnight Patchy freezing fog. Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature…MORE

Texans Urged to Report Ice Storm Damage to the State

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott, on Thursday, urged Texans impacted by this week’s winter weather to report property damage by submitting an online iSTAT damage assessment survey. Ice accumulation in North, Central, and West Texas has resulted in broken tree branches affecting power lines and causing localized power outages. “The State of Texas continues…MORE