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Daniel Perry, convicted and sentenced for killing a BLM protestor granted pardon by Governor Abbott
Houston - Governor Greg Abbott this week issued a full pardon to Daniel Perry, the Austin Uber driver who shot and killed an armed protester back in 2020 during a "Black Lives Matter" protest. Perry claimed he acted in self-defense when he fired at Garrett Foster who was wielding an...
Man repeatedly slams car into vehicle carrying a family of 5 in north Austin: documents
AUSTIN, Texas - A man rammed his car into another car carrying a family of five before driving away and crashing into a utility pole in north Austin, according to an arrest affidavit. On Monday, at approximately 8:15 a.m., officers with AFD and APD responded to a vehicle collision at...
Woman randomly attacks another woman with metal pole, knife: affidavit
AUSTIN, Texas - A woman was arrested after attacking another woman with a metal pole and a knife in east Austin, according to an arrest affidavit. On Tuesday, an officer was at the scene of an incident near 8406 Garcreek Circle in east Austin when he heard a disturbance nearby.
Thousands turn out for pro-Palestinian Nakba Day protest in downtown Austin
Several thousand people marched through downtown Austin on Sunday afternoon to protest and commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Nakba, when three-quarters of Palestinians were expelled from their homes. Two protesters were arrested at the rally and taken to the Travis County Jail, said Niveen Abdelwahed, a spokesperson for the Palestinian Youth...
2 arrested after pro-Palestine protesters gather at Texas Capitol Sunday
AUSTIN, Texas — Two people have been arrested after a state-wide pro-Palestine protest and rally was held outside the Texas Capitol on Sunday, according to an attorney representing the protesters. Sunday's protest follows a string of protests and mounting tension at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) amid...
Longhorn Network airs final sporting event
When the Texas Longhorns baseball team beat the Kansas Jayhawks 9-7 on Saturday, it marked the end of the regular season for Texas, giving the squad a 35-20 finish. It also marked the final event to ever air on the Longhorn Network. With Texas just weeks away from its July 1 move from the Big 12 to the SEC, the Longhorn Network will no longer exist due to the SEC’s media rights deal and the already-existing SEC Network Greg Swindell and Keith Moreland, Texas’ baseball announcers, and former Longhorns, took the time to thank their crew, share memories, and bid farewell to the...
Austin Takes Bold Step to Tackle Housing Crisis, Slashes Minimum Lot Size to Unlock More Affordable Homes
In a decisive move to combat the housing affordability crisis, Austin City Council has voted to significantly shrink the minimum lot size necessary for single-family homes from 5,750 to just 1,800 square feet. The decision has been a long time coming, with the city recognizing the need to act swiftly to provide tangible solutions for an escalating problem, according to Spectrum Local News. The vote marks a departure from traditional housing policies, in a bid to to directly address the city's skyrocketing housing costs.
No. 1 Texas romps through regional, thumps Northwestern again to advance in NCAA tourney
Freshman pitcher Teagan Kavan led the Longhorns with a complete-game one-hitter, striking out 12 with two walks. Kavan faced 25 batters and threw 68 strikes in 103 total pitches. Kavan's bid for a no-hitter was broken up in the sixth with a double by Angela Zedak.
Driver Killed as Amtrak Train Strikes SUV in Round Rock, No Injuries on Board
An SUV driver met with a fatal end when an Amtrak train slammed into the vehicle in Round Rock on Wednesday morning, officials reported. The crash, which took place at around 11 a.m. at the crossing of Interstate 35 frontage road and McNeil Road, saw the driver, the only occupant in the SUV, pronounced dead at the scene, as per Round Rock authorities.
Austin company testing underground food delivery system
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin-based company is finding new ways to deliver food, and its idea has it heading underground. Pipedream Labs is the company behind the idea. The underground delivery is modeled on the networks that bring utilities like water and electricity to homes and businesses. Here's how...
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