Schools closing in Austin and across the state as districts struggle with funding and...
School districts across Texas are closing campuses, or considering doing so, as financial pressures mount. Austin ISD recently announced it would close 13 campuses next year. Fort Worth ISD is moving forward with a plan to close 18 schools over the next five years. These announcements are often met with...
Austin startup develops drone system to respond to school threats before police arrive
TEXAS — A Central Texas company says it wants to change how schools respond to emergencies by sending drones toward potential attackers. Campus Guardian Angel, co-founded by Navy SEAL veteran Bill King, is developing a drone-based system designed to buy law enforcement precious time during active shooter situations....
Investigation into ‘illicit’ massage parlor in Central Texas leads to seizure of $41K
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KWTX) - Authorities seized more than $41,000 during an investigation into an illegal massage parlor in Williamson County. On Oct. 1, a search warrant was executed at Talent Spa located at 1803 N Mays Street, Round Rock, resulting in the seizure of approximately $41,609 in U.S. currency believed to...
Missing 68-Year-Old East Austin Resident Found Safe by DPS Trooper
The Austin community can now breathe a sigh of relief as the search for Enrique Ramirez Leon, a 68-year-old East Austin resident, has come to a satisfactory close. According to FOX 7 Austin, the Silver Alert that was issued for Leon, who had been missing since early Sunday morning, is now canceled. Leon's...
Making sense of the ‘senseless’ after a breakthrough in Austin’s yogurt shop murder case
John Jones was out of options and low on cash. The Austin homicide detective was at a Shepler's near Highland Mall in 1991 looking for a new shirt. He was going be on TV, but he didn't want to spend $50 or $60. The bargain rack would have to do. Jones found an option for just $20, an almost DayGlo green and...
Austin ranks as most expensive city to rent in the metro area, report says
AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Austin continues to grow – and so does the price of renting. According to a new report from real estate company Zumper, the average rent last month for a one-bedroom home, apartment or condo in Austin is a little over $1,500. Meanwhile,...
UT students say ‘Campus Protection Act’ continues to limit free speech
A new state law that regulates who can speak at public universities is changing how UT student organizations operate, and it's raising concerns about free speech. The law, dubbed the "Campus Protection Act," requires student groups to get permission from university officials before inviting guest speakers to campus....
‘This tragedy has no bottom to it’: Austin mayor talks city responsibility in yogurt...
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has now been part of two news conferences where the city, in coordination with the Austin Police Department and Travis County District Attorney's Office, announced they had made a breakthrough in what is widely known as the Yogurt Shop Murders case.
Police warn of legal consequences of AI ‘home invasion’ trend
The trend has led parents to call 911 "under the false belief that their child is in danger."
New law forces sheriffs to help ICE
Although Central Texas has not been subjected to the numbers of immigration raids and sweeps by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that have been seen along the border with Mexico, or the National Guard deployments to support ICE operations in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland, Texas leads the...
