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WEATHER

Today: H: 55° / L: 39°.

Wednesday: H: 65° / L: 50°.

Thursday: H: 53° / L: 43°.

Friday: H: 55° / L: 46°.

Saturday: H: 71° / L: 46°.

Sunday: H: 67° / L: 43°.

TOP NEWS

"Austin welcomes another cold front midweek. What can we expect?" Austin American-Statesman's Mary Wasson – We’ve flipped the calendar to December and have officially entered meteorological winter, the three-month period from December through February that climatologists and meteorologists use to define the winter season. It’s perfectly timed as Monday’s weather likely had you thinking of the famous Christmas song “Let It Snow,” especially the line, “Oh, the weather outside is frightful.”

After a flip-flop in weather, from the weekend warmth to the coldest temperatures of the season, we are bracing for an active December. The latest outlook from the Climate Prediction Center indicates the month will be slightly wetter and warmer than normal.

High temperatures will be seasonal on Tuesday with most locations seeing sunshine, light winds and temperatures in the mid-60s.

We’ll wake up on Tuesday with a mostly clear sky and temperatures in the low to mid-30s for much of the region. A ridge of high pressure will take over with plenty of sunshine.

(Austin American-Statesman)

"Family demanding answers after college student mysteriously dies after attending popular tailgate party" via WAFB – The family of Brianna Aguilera says they are seeking answers after learning of her death. While they know Aguilera attended a tailgate, they say what happened afterward is unclear.

The Austin Police Department says Aguilera died just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, at a student apartment complex near the University of Texas campus.

The Travis County Medical Examiner will investigate her cause of death, but foul play is not suspected.

A GoFundMe was set up by family members to help cover funeral expenses.

“She was pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer and was attending The Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M, her dream was to always be an AGGIE!” (WAFB)

""She loved life," mother says of Texas A&M student found dead at West Campus apartment" via KEYE – Austin police are investigating after a person was found dead early Saturday at a West Campus apartment. Her mother identified her as a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student.

Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive person at 2101 Rio Grande Street at 12:47 a.m. Saturday, according to the Austin Police Department. When officers arrived, they found an adult female who was not responding. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:57 a.m.

The victim has been identified by her mother as Brianna Aguilera.

Police said the incident is not being investigated as a homicide and there are no indications of suspicious circumstances.”

(KEYE)

"Central Texans invited to support local nonprofits on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2" Community Impact | News's Chloe Young – Central Texas residents can support their favorite local nonprofits by participating in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2.

How it works

Giving Tuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and is focused on showing radical generosity. People are encouraged to engage with, volunteer or donate to a local cause they care about.

For the ninth consecutive year, I Live Here I Give Here will accept donations on Giving Tuesday for various nonprofits in the Central Texas area through its Amplify ATX website. The online platform allows Central Texans to explore giving opportunities, learn about their favorite organizations, and make contributions to support the community.

(Community Impact | News)

THE BLOTTER

"Police searching for missing 18-year-old camper at Lake Georgetown" Austin American-Statesman's Claire Osborn – Police are searching for a missing camper at Lake Georgetown. Kenley Bommarito, 18, was camping with a friend and was last seen at the campsite at 10 p.m. Friday, police said.

"All evidence indicates that Kenley has not left the area of the lake but we are not ruling out anything," said a social media post from Georgetown police.

Police Chief Cory Tschida said Monday that Bommarito had left behind his car and his cell phone. Authorities are searching for him with dogs, drones and a helicopter, said Tschida. Dive teams and Texas Search and Rescue also are looking for Bommarito, the police chief said.

Lake Georgetown is in a remote area about six miles northwest of Georgetown. Police did not release further details Monday.

Anyone who may have information about Kenley can call Georgetown police at 512-930-3510 or call 911.

(Austin American-Statesman)

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