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Lake Travis rises 6-plus feet in 4 days
Lake Travis is up 6.77 feet as of 9 a.m. Friday, July 26, due to the abnormal summer flooding of the Llano River, which began Monday. The lake, which is also reservoir, is now at its highest level since October 2022, but it’s still not full. The Llano River...
Law enforcement seizes multiple suspected narcotics during fentanyl operation
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — A total of 335 “suspected fentanyl pills” and other suspected narcotics were seized during an investigation in Williamson and Bell counties, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said in a release. On July 22, the WCSO Organized Crime Unit conducted the investigation...
License plate readers helping Austin police catch criminals
AUSTIN, Texas - License plate readers are back, and the Austin Police Department is using the technology, located throughout the city, to catch criminals. Just this week, they said the city’s camera systems helped officers arrest men accused of violent crimes. "The ability for individuals, any of us, to...
Lampasas resident speaks out following this week's shooting and standoff
A completely damaged home, police tape and bullet holes — Rick Messengir just got home from a trip from California when shots began to ring out around 2 p.m. Thursday on North Arnold Street.
Austin police seek person of interest in hit-and-run that injured elderly victim
The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate a person of interest in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured an elderly victim last September. Authorities identified Nilson Isaac Perez Gomez, a 20-year-old Hispanic male, as a person of interest who may have information about the...
$30M Bastrop H-E-B Plus expansion continues with temporary grocery entrance, curbside area and more
Officials said the $30 million renovations will give the store an additional 18,000 square feet of space. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact) Shoppers at Bastrop's H-E-B Plus will notice a few changes including a new entrance, a temporary curbside area and more. What's happening. Located in a portion of the Texas Backyard...
University Of Texas Football Coach Marries Former Exotic Dancer Nicknamed “Pole Assassin” Who Was Involved In Bizarre Monkey-Biting Incident
University of Texas football coach Jeff Banks tied the knot last weekend. The Longhorns assistant coach and special teams coordinator took to social media to announce he got married, posting a photo of himself with his new bride, Danielle Thomas. “Incredible 72 hours with our family and closest friends,” he...
Marble Falls wants feedback on proposed wildlife feeding ban
The city of Marble Falls is asking for input on a proposed wildlife feeding ban that ruffled the feathers of many residents, who shared their feelings on the DailyTrib.com Facebook page. The proposed ordinance, introduced during the Marble Falls City Council meeting on July 16, would make it illegal to...
Gold Burger Diner brings retro dining experience to downtown Georgetown
Gold Burger Diner opened to customers in Georgetown in mid July. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Retro burger joint Gold Burger Diner opened at the Georgetown Square in mid-July. What’s on the menu. The diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including burgers and southern classics like liver and onions and chicken...
My husband & I are raising his late ex-wife’s baby – they were long divorced but I didn’t want him to be in foster care
A WOMAN is raising her husband's ex-wife's baby after she died five days after giving birth. Christie Werts, 49, and husband, Wesley, 46, got a phone call in August 2021, which informed them that his ex-wife was in hospital with Covid and was pregnant. Wesley was warned his ex-wife was...
Unique Washeteria opens in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - If you want to get some laundry done while enjoying a refreshing daiquiri check out this new business in Bryan. Sip N Wash gives its customers the ability to use their state-of-the-art washer and dryers while enjoying many flavors. The laundromat is Aggie-owned and operated by...
Call KENS: 'It smells like someone threw up' | SA residents complain about local business causing bad odor
SAN ANTONIO — A large pile of old chips and hot cheetos had a central San Antonio neighborhood smelling like a dumpster. It got so bad, neighbors started calling both San Antonio's Code Enforcement and KENS 5 in an effort to get it cleaned up. The pile of food...
Another San Antonio restaurant is closing, this one at the Pearl
SAN ANTONIO — It remains a volatile period for San Antonio's restaurant industry. In what it called an "incredibly tough" decision, the Japanese-Peruvian eatery Botika announced Friday that August 4 would be its last day serving customers. The announcement follows in the footsteps of local eateries like The Rustic, Augie's Barbecue, Hot Joy and, most recently, Acadiana Cafe—all of which have shut down or said they would be shutting down locations this year.
Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with free, discounted deals
SAN ANTONIO – It’s never a wrong time to eat wings, especially on National Chicken Wing Day. Several restaurants will offer discounts and free wings for National Chicken Wing Day on July 29. You can grab a bite or two at participating restaurants celebrating the day. Applebee’s: You...
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