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Amanda Dugan
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Account Executive, KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)
Austin
Beats
florida, institutional accountability government accountability, data journalism space and science, washingtonpublic spending, government contracting
EDM, listicles in gif form, gossip.
Content
By Amanda Dugan, Eric Henrikson Verified| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX) Verified AUSTIN (KXAN) - We don't drive on icy roads very often in Central Texas, so you might not know what to do. We compiled a list of things you should do if you need to hit the road. Remember: If there is ice on the road and you don't need to go anywhere, TxDOT recommends you stay home. Leave your lights on. Give your self added distance on the road. Even more than you think you should. Stop and start your vehicle gradually. Take turns SLOWLY.
By Eric Henrikson Verified, David Yeomans Verified, Amanda Dugan| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX) Verified AUSTIN (KXAN) - Everyone knows roads get slicker when it rains, but do you know why? I n this First Warning Weather University lesson, Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans takes a closer look at the forces driving you off the road. What you'll learn in this First Warning Weather University lesson: What is the Coefficient of Friction? What happens to your tires when they meet water? Why it is more dangerous when it rains following a dry spell? Learn more from Weather U:
By Eric Henrikson Verified, Amanda Dugan| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX) Verified AUSTIN (KXAN) - SH 130, the fastest highway in the country, is using satellites to track its movement. Ground conditions in Central Texas cause the road to slowly shift over time. This can be dangerous for drivers speeding along the 85 mph stretch of road. Amanda Dugan spoke with Doug Wilson with the SH 130 Concession Company about how they're using the technology and why they need it. You can watch the full interview above or read the transcript below.
Company Info
KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)
Austin, Texas, United States
+1 512-476-3636