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Explore some of my favorite video packages I have put together as a student reporter.
Austin Officials Warn of Rising Wildfire Danger as Dry Weather Continues
Months of below-average rainfall have pushed Austin into a stretch of dry weather that officials worry could lay the groundwork for wildfires. Austin and Travis County issued preemptive disaster declarations on Oct. 20 after watching vegetation dry out and winds increase. Fire crews say the move is meant to get ahead of any outbreak rather than wait for one to happen. Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz says the shift in weather conditions has happened faster than many people realize.
“We have gone from extreme, historic flooding… to now a drought. The rain that fell during the spring actually encouraged the growth of a lot of vegetation that then dried out when the drought kicked in, creating an overgrowth of fuel for wildfires,” Iscovitz said.
Read More: https://www.reportingtexas.com/austin-officials-warn-of-rising-wildfire-danger-as-dry-weather-continues/
“We have gone from extreme, historic flooding… to now a drought. The rain that fell during the spring actually encouraged the growth of a lot of vegetation that then dried out when the drought kicked in, creating an overgrowth of fuel for wildfires,” Iscovitz said.
Read More: https://www.reportingtexas.com/austin-officials-warn-of-rising-wildfire-danger-as-dry-weather-continues/
UT Microfarm Helps Students Fight Food Insecurity, One Harvest at a Time
Tucked away in The University of Texas’ East Campus, a small patch of farmland is growing more than just vegetables. It's cultivating community.
Read More: https://www.reportingtexas.com/ut-microfarm-helps-students-fight-food-insecurity-one-harvest-at-a-time/
Read More: https://www.reportingtexas.com/ut-microfarm-helps-students-fight-food-insecurity-one-harvest-at-a-time/
