Austin woman charged in child smuggling attempt
LAREDO, Texas — A Mexican national residing in Austin has been charged in connection with a failed attempt to smuggle an 8-year-old child into the United States, according to Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Nanzy Rodriguez-Sanchez has made her initial appearance in Laredo federal court and will remain...
Austin mother faces federal charges in child smuggling case
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An Austin mother is facing federal charges after investigators say she tried to have her 8-year-old child smuggled into the U.S. Prosecutors say Jesus Luciano agreed to bring the child in by bus for $5,000, even though he did not know the child. Authorities say he...
Austin Police will adjust ICE policies following Gov. Abbott funding threat
The Austin Police Department will adjust its rules on how officers engage with federal immigration authorities after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to block the city from receiving state grant funding. Earlier this year, APD released new rules for how officers interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Under those rules,...
Bed Bath & Beyond merger prompts rebrand at all Container Store locations
One store in San Antonio and another in Austin will become the Container Store + Bed Bath & Beyond as part of the 98-store overhaul.
Austin Asian Restaurant Passport refreshes with 45-plus local deals
Austinites looking to explore the city’s growing Asian dining scene have a new excuse to finally try those spots on their list. The Family Style: Austin Asian Restaurant Passport is back for 2026, offering more than $350 in deals at 45-plus local AAPI-owned restaurants for $70. Organized by the...
West Lake Hills moves forward with 9 AI traffic signals
West Lake Hills moved forward on funding AI traffic signals along the Bee Cave corridor on April 22. (Bailey Meyers/Community Impact) West Lake Hills City Council moved forward with funding nine AI traffic signals to be located along the Bee Cave Road corridor on April 22. The background. While the...
Old Austin landfill could soon power thousands of homes
An old Austin landfill could soon help power thousands of homes. Austin City Council has approved Austin Energy to begin negotiations for a solar farm on the former Travis County dump, a project supporters say could boost reliability and cut emissions.
Camp Mystic notified of multiple deficiencies in its emergency plan, state officials say
Camp Mystic notified of multiple deficiencies in its emergency plan, state officials say
Hays CISD math teacher arrested for improper relationship with student: police
BUDA, Texas - A Hays CISD math teacher has been arrested for allegedly having an improper relationship with a high school student, police say. 40-year-old Juan Gomez of Buda has been charged with improper relationship between an educator and student. In Texas, this is a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
Map Reveals Cities Where Gen Z Are Flocking To
The new analysis points to a growing divergence in how younger and older Americans are choosing where to live.
