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Shake Shack Latest To Be Closing In Texas
You better move fast if you are craving a juicy burger and delicious, frozen custard shake in Texas because there are about to be less options to visit in the Lone Star State as two Houston locations of Shake Shack have already announced they will be closing in less than a month. From a small burger stand in a Manhattan, New York City park to now over 300 locations across America and over 500 around the world.
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
Man, teen pulled over in Williamson County. Deputies found more than 32 lbs. of drugs in truck
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — A 41-year-old man from Garden Ridge was driving through Williamson County when he got pulled over by sheriff's deputies Tuesday, Aug. 27, according to a press release from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say when the man wouldn't let them search the vehicle, a...
Williamson County sheriff reports 2 overdose deaths this week, 17 fentanyl deaths this year
The Williamson County sheriff's office is investigating a second suspected drug overdose death this week, officials said on Thursday. The sheriff's organized crime unit responded to a suspected overdose death on Wednesday at a house in the 16000 block of Terrace Drive in Austin, a news release said. The incident happened in a part of Austin in Williamson County. Deputies discovered the body of a 34-year-old woman who had died at the scene, the release...
Williamson County residents say Spectrum broadband installation is damaging their property
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Residents in the Parkside at Mayfield Ranch community in Williamson County are upset about the damage Spectrum's fiber optic installations are causing the neighborhood. Spectrum contractors have put down small marker flags to install underground fiber optic lines for broadband, but neighbors said how they've...
September brings flurry of community activities
With Labor Day weekend kicking off the month of September, locals will see a number of activities coming up in Copperas Cove and locally. Saturday, Sept. 7, will see the annual 9-11 Day of Service, held by Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful and JustServe.Org. This year’s focus will be in the...
Killeen firefighters go to fight wildfires
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – Five Killeen Fire Department firefighters have deployed to assist in multiple wildfires across Texas. They are assisting in battling the fires and assisting crews in disaster services. They are taking part in a 14-day joint operation, with one strike team leader, three wildland firefighters...
Phase 3 renovations completed for Georgetown’s San Gabriel Park, new skate park added
Rubio Garza tries out San Gabriel Park's new skate park on Aug. 29. (Anna Maness/Community Impact) The city of Georgetown held a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 29 for the recently completed Phase 3 San Gabriel Park renovations. The gist. The $7.5 million project broke ground in June 2023, Georgetown Parks...
Kempner Water Supply’s response to resident scrutiny, concerns amid water issues
KEMPNER, Texas (KXXV) — The Kempner community came together Tuesday night to find a plan forward for the ongoing water issues. However, Kempner Water Supply did not attend. "I've stated that Kempner Water Supply is not affiliated with the city. Funding would not come from the city. So, there was really no point in talking to the city about it," Bruce Sorenson, General Manager of Kempner Water Supply, said.
'I don't want to be shot sleeping in my bed' | Neighbors concerned over rising crime in southeast Austin neighborhood
AUSTIN, Texas — Some residents living in southeast Austin say they are fed up after being awakened by gunshots overnight. Residents say crime in the Montopolis Drive neighborhood is on the rise, and now they live in fear. Delwin Goss says he woke up to a loud pounding sound...
City of Austin moving forward with out-of-state abortion funding process, despite lawsuit
AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin is moving forward with allocating funds for women traveling out of state to seek an abortion, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes confirmed on Thursday, despite facing a lawsuit over those funds. Earlier this month, the City Council approved its nearly six-billion-dollar budget. Within...
Affidavit: Round Rock Juneteenth shooting suspect had history of violent crimes
ROUND ROCK, Texas — The 18-year-old accused of murder and aggravated assault in the fatal Juneteenth Celebration shooting in Round Rock has a history of violent crimes, according to new court records. Round Rock police say Keshawn Dixon had been previously arrested for robbery, terroristic threat, assault, and evading...
Animal Care Services looking for temporary pet parents
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Animal Care Services is looking for temporary pet parents and is offering classes on how to become one. “Sit. Stay. Learn.” is a series of classes that focus on the how and the benefits of pet fostering. SAACS officials said hundreds of pets...
School confirms 'disturbance' at Incarnate Word administration building
SAN ANTONIO — A disturbance at the University of the Incarnate Word's administration building has been resolved, the school says. According to the school, university police were called to the Columkille Administration building at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning. The disturbance involved a current student. The student left the...
TxDOT, local law enforcement warn against drinking & driving this Labor Day weekend
Many people will be celebrating this Labor Day weekend… but TxDot and local law enforcement are warning people not to drink and drive. TxDot and local police are stepping up enforcement across Texas over the holiday.
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