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University of Texas at Austin. Moody College of Communication. Journalism Major. Twin. Blond. Nuff Said.
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Two of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders captured in south Texas and near Fort Worth
AUSTIN, Texas — Two of Texas' most wanted sex offenders are in DPS custody following their arrests last week. Law enforcement officials arrested 40-year-old Elliott Thomas Reed on Wednesday, Sept. 2 near Fort Worth and 56-year-old Abelardo Garza in south Texas on Sept. 3, according to Texas DPS. Reed was arrested at a residence in Benbrook. He had been wanted since April 2026 after a warrant was issued for a parole violation, DPS says.
Crash with serious injury shuts down lanes of I-35 in south Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Lanes on I-35 are shut down in south Austin Wednesday morning after a crash involving a serious injury. Austin police say that the crash happened near I-35 and Woodward Street with the scene being around Ben White Boulevard. At least one person was seriously injured in the crash. APD says that Starflight is on scene. Drivers should expect significant delays in both directions, APD says. A CBS Austin crew is heading to the scene. This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
San Antonio police searching for missing 23-year-old with intellectual disability
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Police in San Antonio are looking for a missing 23-year-old man with an intellectual disability who was last seen Tuesday evening. Antonio Lopez was last seen in the 8000 block of Thatch Drive at around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say he may be travelling on foot. He is described a 6-foot-tall white male with black hair and brown eyes weighing 173 lbs. He was last seen wearing an orange Texas Longhorns shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.
Lamar Middle School students released early Tuesday due to HVAC issues
AUSTIN, Texas — Students and staff at Lamar Middle School were released early on Tuesday after the building's HVAC chiller needed "immediate repair." In a letter sent to families, Principal Travis Brunner said that students were released at 11:30 a.m. so that the district's Facilities Maintenance Team and an HVAC contractor could "immediately begin installing a temporary chiller." Food service workers at the school provided sack lunches to students before the buses left, according to the letter.
Kyle man sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder he committed as a teenager
A man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for a 2020 murder he committed when he was 15 years old. In the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 19, Kyle police responded to reports of a gunshot, finding the body of 19-year-old Christopher L. Trevino when they arrived on the scene. Police were able to locate the suspect, then-15-year-old Issac Arispe, at an apartment complex shortly after. He was arrested and charged with murder.
Kyle man sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder he committed as a teenager
by Will LeHardy Fri, September 4, 2026 at 12:45 PM Updated Fri, September 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2023 shooting of off-duty officer in San Marcos Original
SAN MARCOS, Texas — A 25-year-old will spend the next 50 years in prison for the 2023 shooting of a police officer in San Marcos. The incident occurred just after midnight on Aug. 26, 2023 when an off-duty police officer with Kyle PD was shot at a San Marcos apartment complex. The off-duty officer called 911 and said he was working as a courtesy officer at the apartments when he approached then-22-year-old Joseph Sifuentes and a woman after hearing gunshots.
AUS expecting 35k+ passengers ahead of Labor Day weekend, asks travelers to arrive early
AUSTIN, Texas — For a second day in a row, the Austin airport is asking departing passengers to arrive early, AUS expecting over 35,000 travelers to fly out of the Texas capital on Friday ahead of Labor Day weekend. Departing travelers are asked to arrive 2.5 to three hours early for their departing flights. The airport also asks passengers to be prepared for long lines for TSA, ticket counters and more.
Elgin Police Department pauses use of FLOCK Safety cameras
ELGIN, Texas — Elgin police on Thursday announced they would be pausing their use of FLOCK Safety cameras, the latest central Texas city to do so. Elgin Chief of Police Chris Noble said that the pause will remain in place until he receives further instruction from elected city officials. Noble described the decision as "difficult," saying that the FLOCK system had been "instrumental" in Elgin PD's ability to solve violent crimes and property crimes. ALSO | E-Bike or E-Motorcycle?
Federal Disaster Declaration approved for recent Texas flooding
AUSTIN, Texas — President Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for the recent flooding in Texas, Governor Abbott announced on Thursday. The assistance is part of a Major Disaster Declaration following severe weather and flooding that impacted Texas communities in July. According to Gov. Abbott, FEMA approved its Public Assistance program for 19 Texas counties. The program includes assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
AUS expects over 35,000 departing passengers, warns of long lines on Thursday
The Austin airport is asking passengers to arrive early on Thursday ahead of an expected over 35,000 travelers departing from the Texas capital city. AUS says that passengers should arrive 2.5 to three hours early for their flights from Austin. ALSO | Fort Worth man charged with threatening to kill U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico The airport says that lines may be longer at the terminal, especially for TSA and at airline ticket counters.
Motorcyclist critically injured after crash in southeast Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A motorcyclist is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash in southeast Austin on Tuesday. Austin-Travis County EMS says that one adult patient was involved in a single-motorcycle collision near 9500 Apogee Blvd. Medics responded to the scene just before noon.
Roger K. Beasley, Austin auto dealer and longtime UT supporter, dies at 87
AUSTIN, Texas — Roger K. Beasley, the founder of the Roger Beasley Auto Group and a longtime supporter of the University of Texas at Austin, has died at age 87. According to a statement from his family, Beasley died peacefully at his Austin home on Aug. 28, surrounded by family. Beasley began his career in consumer finance and mortgage banking after earning a business administration degree from UT Austin.
Austin City Council gives historic designation to 140-year-old east Austin home
by Will LeHardy Tue, September 1, 2026 at 10:38 AM Updated Tue, September 1, 2026 at 11:01 AM
McCallum High School pleas for fans on Thursday after experiencing A/C issues
McCallum High School in central Austin sent out a plea for portable fans on Thursday after the high school experienced severe air conditioning issues. In a letter to families on Thursday, Principal Andy Baxa said that multiple portables and classrooms across campus were without working A/C. "They usually just come home and say that it's been miserable and hot. It's really difficult to concentrate," said Stephanie Erlewine, a parent of two students at McCallum.
One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating
AUSTIN, Texas — A man is dead after a house under construction collapsed in south Austin due to high winds Thursday afternoon. Officials with Travis County ESD 5 said that responders received a 911 call around 4:20 p.m. Thursday asking for medical assistance. Crews arrived at the scene at 12002 Salvador St. about five minutes later and found a house had collapsed. Four men working construction were inside the structure when it collapsed; two managed to get out, with the other two trapped inside.
One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating
Fri, August 28, 2026 at 8:03 AM Updated Fri, August 28, 2026 at 1:21 PM One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating (Photo: Travis County ESD 5) AUSTIN, Texas — A man is dead after a house under construction collapsed in south Austin due to high winds Thursday afternoon. Officials with Travis County ESD 5 said that responders received a 911 call around 4:20 p.m. Thursday asking for medical assistance.
One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating
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One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating
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One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating
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One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating
A man is dead after a house under construction collapsed in south Austin due to high winds Thursday afternoon. Officials with Travis County ESD 5 said that responders received a 911 call around 4:20 p.m. Thursday asking for medical assistance. Crews arrived at the scene at 12002 Salvador St. about five minutes later and found a house had collapsed. Four men working construction were inside the structure when it collapsed; two managed to get out, with the other two trapped inside.
One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating
One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating (Photo: Travis County ESD 5)
One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating
A man is dead after a house under construction collapsed in south Austin due to high winds Thursday afternoon. Officials with Travis County ESD 5 said that responders received a 911 call around 4:20 p.m. Thursday asking for medical assistance. Crews arrived at the scene at 12002 Salvador St. about five minutes later and found a house had collapsed. Four men working construction were inside the structure when it collapsed; two managed to get out, with the other two trapped inside.
One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating
Fri, August 28, 2026 at 7:03 AM Updated Fri, August 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating (Photo: Travis County ESD 5) AUSTIN, Texas — A man is dead after a house under construction collapsed in south Austin due to high winds Thursday afternoon. Officials with Travis County ESD 5 said that responders received a 911 call around 4:20 p.m. Thursday asking for medical assistance.
One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating
by Will LeHardy Fri, August 28, 2026 at 7:03 AM Updated Fri, August 28, 2026 at 8:22 AM
McCallum High School pleas for fans on Thursday after experiencing A/C issues
AUSTIN, Texas — McCallum High School in central Austin sent out a plea for portable fans on Thursday after the high school experienced severe air conditioning issues. In a letter to families on Thursday, Principal Andy Baxa said that multiple portables and classrooms across campus were without working A/C.
APD identifies 32-year-old killed after crash while riding scooter on Mopac
by Will LeHardy Thu, August 27, 2026 at 11:46 AM Updated Thu, August 27, 2026 at 11:56 AM
APD identifies woman killed in motorcycle crash over the weekend
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police have identified a woman killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in northwest Austin over the weekend. Just after 10 p.m. on Sunday, APD officers responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle in the 10300 block of Anderson Mill Road. The motorcyclist, identified as 21-year-old Isela Moreno, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and pronounced dead the next day.
One dead, northbound Mopac shut down after crash involving scooter rider in central Austin
by Will LeHardy Wed, August 26, 2026 at 5:40 AM Updated Wed, August 26, 2026 at 7:31 AM
A/C restored in Austin Animal Services kennels after urgent plea for adopters, fosters
AUSTIN, Texas — The air conditioning in two kennels at Austin Animal Services has been temporarily repaired after the systems went down on Monday, this as Austin battles summer heat in the triple digits. On Monday, the shelter issued an urgent plea for fosters and adopters after two kennel runs housing medium and large dogs lost air conditioning.
Austin to repair historic retaining wall at Barton Springs Pool beginning Sept. 8
AUSTIN, Texas — Next month, Austin Parks and Recreation will begin a project aiming to maintain and restore the historic stone retaining wall along the eastern edge of Barton Springs Pool. The City of Austin says that work will begin on Sept. 8, and that the project will be completed in phases until early 2027. Barton Springs Pool will maintain normal hours of operation during the project.
Austin metro area ranks 9th on list of 2026 Best U.S. Cities for Work
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin was ranked number nine on Indeed's 2026 Best U.S. Cities for Work. The list evaluates metro areas across the country with populations greater than 200,000, ranking them based on factors including job opportunity, compensation, job quality and security, career mobility, work-life balance, and economic opportunity. Austin scored especially well for compensation, ranking fifth among the cities evaluated.
Hutto police arrest six men in multi-agency child exploitation operation
by Will LeHardy Mon, August 24, 2026 at 12:11 PM Updated Mon, August 24, 2026 at 12:51 PM
CapMetro suspending rail service through Thursday as crews work on new station
AUSTIN, Texas — CapMetro is suspending Rail service Monday through Thursday due to construction of a new station in north Austin. The transportation service will offer alternative service while crews work on building the new North Burnet/Uptown Station. The new station will be located north of the current Kramer Station. CapMetro anticipates it will be the second-busiest station on the rail line after its downtown station, according to the transportation provider's website.
No suspect in custody after SWAT situation at north Austin Super 8 hotel
No suspect is in custody after APD SWAT teams responded to a barricaded subject call at a hotel in north Austin Thursday morning. APD initially reported at around 7:15 a.m. that the SWAT scene was ongoing at a Super 8 hotel on the southbound I-35 service road near Wonsley Drive. According to APD, around 4 a.m., police observed an individual with multiple felony warrants driving in a stolen vehicle in north Austin.
Man caught on camera stealing merchandise from two smoke shops in Leander
Leander police are searching for a suspect who stole merchandise from two different smoke shops. Police say a man was caught on camera taking merchandise from 512 Vape and Paradox Smoke Shop in Leander. ALSO | Hays County man gets consecutive life sentences for sex crimes against teens Officials say the man left "very quickly." Police ask those who may recognize this man to contact Detective Ty Stryker at 512-528-2800 or email tstryker@leandertx.gov
Hays County man gets consecutive life sentences for sex crimes against teens
HAYS COUNTY, Texas — A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a Hays County jury convicted him of multiple sexual offenses. The jury found 41-year-old Reginald Clifton guilty on four counts of sex offenses involving teenage girls he had hired while working as a manager at a Jack in the Box location in Kyle, Texas.
Hays County man gets consecutive life sentences for sex crimes against teens
A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a Hays County jury convicted him of multiple sexual offenses. The jury found 41-year-old Reginald Clifton guilty on four counts of sex offenses involving teenage girls he had hired while working as a manager at a Jack in the Box location in Kyle, Texas.
One dead after pedestrian hit by vehicle in SE Austin Thursday night
AUSTIN, Texas — One person is dead after a crash involving a pedestrian in southeast Austin on Thursday night. Austin-Travis County EMS says that the crash happened on the ramp between westbound East SH 71 and northbound US 183, medics responding to the scene at around 9:18 p.m. ALSO | Casar draws parallels in arrest of 5-year-old Austin boy sent to Dilley detention center A person was struck by a vehicle, according to ATCEMS. Medics pronounced one adult patient dead at the scene.
Austin man sentenced to 25 years in prison for abusing children under 14
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — An Austin man has been convicted by a Travis County jury of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 14, the jury sentencing him to 25 years in prison. APD arrested 36-year-old Samuel Ramirez in February 2023, charging him with Continuous Sexual Abuse in a case involving two victims under the age of 14.
APD SWAT responding to barricaded subject at north Austin Super 8 hotel
by Will LeHardy Thu, August 20, 2026 at 7:32 AM Updated Thu, August 20, 2026 at 8:58 AM
APD working to identify man killed in crash on US-290 service road on Thursday
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are working to identify a man killed in a single vehicle crash in northeast Austin on Thursday. At around 12:32 p.m., APD officers responded to the crash in the 9200 block of East US-290 on the westbound service road. Police say the driver was taken to the hospital with critical injuries and later pronounced dead.
APD identifies bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in central Austin on Sunday
AUSTIN, Texas — APD has identified a bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run on Sunday morning in central Austin. At around 5:21 a.m., Austin police officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle near 1800 W. 35th St. The vehicle, described by police as a 2016-2018 Blue Honda Civic with damage on its front, fled the scene after the crash. The bicyclist, identified as 65-year-old Chaw-Long Shih, was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead three days later.
Affidavit: Man charged after assaulting woman with a handgun on Sixth Street
AUSTIN, Texas — A 22-year-old man is facing an aggravated assault charge after APD says he struck a woman in the head with a handgun on Sixth Street in May. The arrest affidavit alleges that Emmanuel Deon'Javious Mumphery assaulted a woman around 2 a.m. on May 28 near the intersection of Red River and Fifth Streets. Austin police officers patrolling the Sixth Street Entertainment District were approached by two women who said they had been assaulted.
Woman sues Gillespie Co., former deputy over sexual assault allegations
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas — Gillespie County is facing a lawsuit from a woman who alleges that a former deputy with the county sexually assaulted her numerous times while on-duty. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, is suing former Gillespie County Deputy Edward Holloway III for sexual assault and battery, among other counts, as well as Gillespie County for failing to screen and investigate Holloway during his hiring and employment, along with negligence.
APD searching for three suspects from Houston who committed numerous ATM thefts in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are searching for three suspects who they say committed a number of ATM thefts on Tuesday in Austin. Police say the three suspects came to Austin from Houston and burglarized multiple convenience stores throughout the city in a short amount of time before fleeing back to Houston.
Kyle police make four unrelated arrests after finding narcotics in vehicles Tuesday night
KYLE, Texas — The Kyle Police Department says they made four unrelated arrests related to narcotic possession Tuesday night. Officers with Kyle PD made the arrests after finding suspected methamphetamine and other illegal drugs on individuals in their vehicles, according to police.
Damage to Comal Co. Democratic Party Office was not politically motivated, police say
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — New Braunfels police say that the damage to the Comal County Democratic Party Office on Friday was not politically motivated vandalism, but rather the result of an inexperienced driver. According to the New Braunfels Police Department, officers responded to the party office at 1592 W.
Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail to detour near Barton Creek next week due to tree work
AUSTIN, Texas — The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail will have a detour in place along Barton Creek beginning Monday while crews conduct tree work along the trail, according to the City of Austin. The tree work will take place along Barton Creek's east shore opposite of Zilker Park. The work will be completed from the pedestrian bridge to where Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake meet.
APD arrests wanted gang member with 10 outstanding warrants in N Austin apartment
AUSTIN, Texas — APD says they have arrested a wanted gang member with 10 outstanding warrants. The Austin Police Department says their South Metro Tactical Unit launched an investigation in June 2026 into Omar Martinez, a violent gang member known for carrying firearms who had 10 outstanding arrest warrants. Martinez had previously been arrested for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon by a Felon, Robbery, Evading Arrest, and Engaging in Organized Crime, along with drug and firearms smuggling charges.
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