A homicide investigation is underway in south Austin following a shooting incident that occurred early Saturday morning. Officers were dispatched to Empress Boulevard just before 5 a.m. and discovered a woman with gunshot wounds. The victim, a woman in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene by responding emergency personnel. Sergeant Lee Knouse of…
A suspect was fatally shot during an officer-involved incident in downtown Austin on Saturday morning, according to local authorities. The Austin Police Department reported that the shooting occurred in the 1100 block of West Cesar Chavez Street, following a foot pursuit of the suspect. Fortunately, no officers or civilians sustained injuries during the confrontation. Details…
Austin’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, totaling $6.6 billion, is set to implement service cuts and raise taxes following the recent defeat of Proposition Q. City Manager T.C. Broadnax outlined the budget plan, emphasizing a focus on core services and quality of life enhancements while striving to meet community needs. This proposal follows…
A suspect linked to a double homicide in Tennessee has been apprehended by Border Patrol in Texas. The arrest occurred this week as Edgar Beltran attempted to cross the border at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge in Laredo. Beltran, 20 years old, was identified as a suspect in a deadly shooting incident that took…
A new homeless navigation center is set to debut in North Austin this summer, aimed at providing essential services such as food, shelter, and hygiene facilities to those in need. Located near the intersection of North Lamar Boulevard and Rundberg Lane, this facility is spearheaded by the local nonprofit organization We Can Now, which seeks…
The Austin Police Department is actively seeking assistance in identifying a suspect linked to a spate of thefts occurring in downtown Austin. Authorities have reported that the suspects appear to be targeting men exiting bars in the downtown area, particularly in the Warehouse District, during the early hours between midnight and 2:30 a.m. The modus…
A vibrant gathering for writers with disabilities is set to take place this Sunday at the independent bookstore Alienated Majesty in Austin. From 2 to 4 p.m., the venue will come alive with poetry, music, and visual art, all contributed by local artists and authors who navigate the challenges of disability. The Disability Pride Showcase,…
An AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing 7-month-old infant, Ozana Cisneros, who was last seen in San Antonio. Authorities are actively searching for Ozana, who went missing on June 10 from the 331 Roosevelt Avenue area of San Antonio. There are concerns for her safety. Police believe that Ozana may be with 19-year-old…
The City of Taylor is currently facing significant community opposition regarding a proposed data center, which is set to involve an investment of $1 billion. Residents have united under the “Halt Taylor Data Center Coalition,” which is actively pursuing a petition aimed at the city council to prevent the establishment of new data centers within…
Austin’s renowned Southern fine dining establishment, Olamaie, is set to close its doors on July 19, just shy of two years after it was awarded one of the city’s first Michelin stars. In a heartfelt announcement shared on social media, the restaurant expressed the difficulty of conveying the emotions associated with its closure, emphasizing the…
