Nonpartisan organization launches amid growing concern over Texas public schools
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa announced “Team Texas Public Schools” on Monday, a program designed to train parents, teachers and administrators to advocate for their neighborhood campuses.
Affidavit: Video, confession led police to suspect in South Austin trash can murder
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Surveillance video and an interview with the suspect led Austin police to charge a 68-year-old man in the death of a man found in a South Austin trash can, according to an arrest affidavit. Joseph George was arrested June 2 in connection with the death of...
Smash City now open near Q2 Stadium
Smash City recently opened a new food truck outside of Q2 Stadium in Austin. (Courtesy Smash City Burger) Smash City, a food truck specializing in halal smash burgers, recently opened outside of Q2 Stadium. The overview. The menu features a variety of smash burgers, traditional burgers and hot dogs. Customers...
83-year-old woman dies in northwest Austin crash
Austin Police identified an 83-year-old woman who died in a northwest Austin crash on Friday.
Lakeway man accused of stalking after threats against mayor, council member, affidavit say
LAKEWAY, Texas — A Lakeway man is accused of making repeated threats against the city’s mayor and a council member, according to court documents. An arrest affidavit states that investigators reviewed multiple videos and text messages allegedly sent by 62-year-old Timothy Francis Hennessey between May 31 and June 1.
Two Texans clear 42-day quarantine after exposure to Andes hantavirus
Public health officials say two Texans monitored after exposure aboard a cruise ship did not become infected.
Downtown Round Rock’s Louisiana Longhorn Café to close its doors June 20
The downtown Round Rock restaurant will close after 25 years of operation. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) After 25 years of operation in downtown Round Rock, Louisiana Longhorn Café is set to close before the end of June. What you need to know. The restaurant's closure was announced via social media...
Affidavit: Man accused of stabbing victim multiple times near East Austin 7-Eleven
AUSTIN, Texas — A man accused of stabbing another person multiple times near an East Austin convenience store told detectives he was “grateful” he stabbed the victim because he believed the victim had stolen from him, according to an arrest affidavit. Austin police said detectives responded June...
Man dies after police use Taser during North Austin arrest, APD says
AUSTIN, Texas — A man is dead after police deployed a Taser during an arrest in North Austin on Saturday. According to the Austin Police Department (APD), the incident happened around 6:31 p.m. on June 6 in the 7600 block of Grover Ave., in the Crestview neighborhood. Police responded...
Man sentenced to life without parole in connection with burglary of a habitation
A Travis County man was sentenced June 3 to life in prison in connection with aggravated sexual assault and burglary of a habitation with intent to commit a sexual offense
