Viral videos show man giving out machetes to homeless in Louisiana
Keith Castillo, who goes by "povwolfy" on social media , recently posted videos of him handing out 18-inch machetes and alcohol to homeless individuals in New Orleans. Castillo claims handing out these items is for the unhoused individuals' benefit, yet he captioned one video "keeping the homeless in the streets."...
From Afghanistan to Austin: The Daadmans’ Journey
For LASA parent Kamal Khan Daadman, choosing to move to Austin and send his children to LASA was the easy part of his journey from southeastern Afghanistan in 2017. The hard part was learning English, navigating an unfamiliar school system, and supporting a family of 12 as they moved to the opposite side of the globe.
Texas college freshman sent to Honduras after airport arrest — family says rights were...
AUSTIN, Texas — A college freshman from Austin is now in Honduras after immigration officials arrested her as she tried to fly home from Boston to surprise her family for Thanksgiving. Any Lucía López Belloza’s lawyer said his client’s deportation violated a court order. Now...
City of Austin making changes to overnight cold weather shelter operations
Last year, the city made significant changes to how it opened and operated those shelters, which you can read about here, and after months of talks again this year with service providers and other city departments, there will be some additional changes this year.
Utilizing a Decade of Crash Data and Machine Learning to Identify Austin’s Most Hazardous...
A dedicated cyclist in Austin, Texas, has taken it upon himself to analyze a decade's worth of crash data to identify the city's most dangerous streets for cyclists. After selling his car and committing to full-time biking, he quickly noticed the stark difference in safety between various routes. This led him to...
Arrest warrant issued for man accused of burglarizing multiple businesses in September
An arrest warrant was issued for a man accused of several burglaries on South Lamar back in September, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by KXAN.
Austin could start a program for incarcerated veterans to train shelter dogs
Item No. 1 would "provide an animal training program for military veterans incarcerated in the Travis State Jail," according to the city.
Tail Up Goat’s Days Are Numbered, But a Surprise Replacement Is in Store
The same owners debut Rye Bunny in the Adams Morgan nook next spring. Everyone already knew that Adams Morgan’s Michelin-starred favorite Tail Up Goat was ultimately closing Saturday, December 20, but in a turn of events, the same owners will now retain the secluded real estate and turn it into a counter-service...
Round Rock Police respond to ‘barricaded subject’ in store
The Round Rock Police Department posted on social media Tuesday morning that its officers were working to "safely resolve" a "situation" involving "a barricaded subject."
Late Night Disturbance on Gattis School Road and Greenlawn Boulevard: A Possible Manhunt?
In the early hours of the morning, a significant police presence was reported at the intersection of Gattis School Rd and Greenlawn Blvd. Residents reported seeing multiple police cars and officers knocking on doors around 3 to 4 am. The cause of this unusual activity remains unknown, sparking curiosity and concern...

















