Round Rock Traffic Stop Near IKEA Leads to I-35 Closure Amid Explosive Scare, Suspect...
In the pre-dawn hours just past midnight, a traffic stop initiated by the Round Rock Police Department led to an unexpected escalation and a full-blown closure of I-35, near the Swedish furniture giant, IKEA. According to a statement from the Round Rock Police Department, officers conducting the stop in the 3300...
Austin’s unsolved Yogurt Shop Murders resurface in HBO docuseries
A new docuseries revisits the Yogurt Shop Murders, promising a deep dive into the investigation, wrongful arrests, and impact on the community.
Jewboy Cantina Seeking New Home
According to recent public records, local restaurateur Mo Pittle is seeking a new home for JewBoy Cantina. ABJ reports that Pittle “is now looking for a new location for” the concept after closing its operations at Hole in The Wall. “Pittle has a different idea on how he...
Two killed, one seriously injured in wrong-way crash on I-20 near Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a head-on collision involving a wrong-way driver early Saturday morning that claimed the lives of two men and left a woman hospitalized in serious condition. According to Texas DPS crash reports, the crash occurred around 1:20 a.m. on...
Texas Water Update as Lake Levels Start to Fall
Water levels at a popular lake in Central Texas have started to fall after jumping more than 38 feet in the span of a few weeks.
Victims identified in deadly I-35 weekend crash in Troy
Troy Police identify the two adults killed in the crash, teen that was injured and taken to the hospital was reunited with family.
Kyle police arrest man wanted on 5 warrants, issue 13 new charges
The Kyle Police Department, or KPD, said it arrested a Manor man Sunday after officers pulled over a "van driving erratically" in the early morning, according to a Monday press release.
Texans voice opposition to proposed redistricting plans
AUSTIN, Texas — Texans gathered in Houston on Saturday to express their concerns to state lawmakers over the potential redrawing of the state's congressional maps. The public hearings for the House and Senate redistricting committees allowed residents from across the state to voice their opinions. In both meetings,...
Can cracking the garage door keep your home cooler? How to stay cool in...
Several areas of the Lone Star State are in for another hot week . Central Texas is expected to be hot and dry through Thursday, with highs in the upper 90s the first half of the week before creeping into the triple digits for the latter part. Rain chances return Friday and linger through the weekend. The shift from...
Managing Editor’s Message: Flood recovery, Breonna Taylor DOJ recommendation, Divine 9 honorary members, Southwest...
Texas lawmakers race against the clock on flood recovery. Back in Austin for a special session, Texas lawmakers have just 30 days to tackle a growing list of urgent — and controversial — priorities, and flood recovery is front and center. The devastating July 4 floods across Central Texas have made it impossible to...