Iranian man arrested in Austin for refusing to leave the U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas - An Iranian man was arrested in Austin on charges related to his failure to deport. According to court documents, Jamil Bahlouli, 32, was issued a final order of removal in 2020 for being in the U.S. illegally. He self-deported to Canada the next year, but was found...
See What It’s Like in the New Robotaxi’s Available in Texas
(Austin, Texas) It’s amazing how technology is changing everything in Texas right now. Chat GPT is huge right now, but in the past few days people have seemed to be talking more about the Robotaxi’s that were just rolled out to the Austin area. I’m always a little...
‘Downright Unsafe’: Austin Man Takes a Tesla Robotaxi Ride. Here’s What To Know Before...
A driverless ride may appeal to anyone who’s had a frightening or uncomfortable experience with a taxi driver. That's why Google's Waymo is considered a leader in this space; it's evolved enough to have a pretty strong safety record. The race for market share heated up with Tesla’s launch of its Robotaxis this week....
Austin police investigate fatal shooting at Apple Mart
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was fatally shot at an Apple Mart gas station early Sunday morning, marking the city's 30th homicide of the year. The victim, identified as 28-year-old Keaton Delcore, of Austin, Texas, was found with neck trauma and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Austin Police...
Man pleads not guilty in alleged 2024 murder of roommate after argument
AUSTIN, Texas — A Central Texas man pleaded not guilty to killing his roommate in 2024 at an apartment in East Austin during an arraignment hearing on Tuesday. Isidro Sanchez Navarrette, 48, is accused of murder in the 2024 death of 40-year-old Joe Santos Gonzales. Navarrette allegedly shot and...
Furniture store World Market sets opening date after North Austin move
World Market, a California-based furniture and home decor chain, is nearing its opening date at a new shopping center in North Austin. According to a news release, guests can stop by the new store at 10225 Research Blvd., Suite 3500, starting June 27. After two weeks of shopping, the store will host some special...
Silver Alert canceled for missing elderly man last seen in NE Austin
AUSTIN, Texas - A Silver Alert has been canceled for a missing elderly man in Northeast Austin. Originally, Austin police said they were looking for 80-year-old Francis Quinlan. He was last seen around 4:15 a.m. June 25 in the 12300 block of Yarmont Way Street, off E. Yager Lane. He...
Woman charged after alleged brake-checking leads to fatal crash
DEL VALLE, Texas — A woman has been charged with a second-degree felony after authorities say she allegedly brake-checked another vehicle during a road rage incident, causing a crash that left a 20-year-old man dead. Tara Jolee Arnold, 28, faces a charge of collision involving death in connection with...
Austin tops list of Texas cities with highest disposable income
Discover which Texas cities have the most and least disposable income based on a recent study. Find out which cities come out on top.
Houston Has This Wild Indoor Carnival With Roller Coasters, Go-Karts, And Glow-In-The-Dark Bowling
Looking for the kind of place where your inner child and your actual kids can both run wild? Head to the western edge of Houston and step into a full-on sensory overload at Funplex—a massive indoor amusement park where neon lights, booming music, and the unmistakable scent of popcorn and pizza swirl together in a carnival-meets-arcade atmosphere.