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'Something people are going to miss' | Popular South Austin mural painted over
AUSTIN, Texas — When creating a mural for the now-closed restaurant Masa y Más, Austin muralist Niz wanted the art to reflect the community. "At that point, I was like, there's not one mural of a grandma or a Mexican family values and culture that I can think of, and so that was the initial inspiration," Niz said. "Eventually, it sort of morphed into the chef wanting it to be his mom because a lot of the food at Masa y Más was inspired by his mom's cooking and by Mexican street food."
'We have to be flexible' | Williamson County to consider switch back to paper ballots for 2024 election
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Soon, the Williamson County Board of Elections will consider a return to using paper ballots instead of voting machines. Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson issued an emergency guidance to protect the privacy of voters, saying counties will now be required to update their ballot numbering methods.
Partnership helping South Austin housing complex expand
AUSTIN, Texas — A South Austin housing complex is getting a major facelift. Off South Lamar Boulevard, just outside of Downtown Austin, the Mary Lee Foundation’s Lamar Square, which has been there more than 50 years, will get redeveloped. The Mary Lee Foundation will be partnering with Foundation...
Austin police release body camera video from in-custody death following vehicle theft
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) has released body camera footage showing the moments leading up to a man's death in police custody following a disturbance at a convenience store on June 17. APD said officers received multiple 911 calls around 4 p.m. on June 17 about...
US Supreme Court denies Rodney Reed's request to review his claim for a new trial
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed's request to review his claim that prosecutors at his 1998 trial illegally suppressed evidence that could have exonerated him in Stacey Stites' murder. According to KVUE's media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, the Supreme Court...
Austin Community College approves Affordability Scholarship for current students
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Community College (ACC) will soon provide more financial assistance for its current students. On Monday, ACC's Board of Trustees met and approved a new Affordability Scholarship, which covers the last 15 credit hours for students who were enrolled in courses before spring 2024. The scholarship...
Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race
AUSTIN, Texas — Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) has called on President Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic party's presumptive nominee, citing the commander in chief's debate performance against former president Donald Trump. "President Biden has continued to run substantially behind Democratic senators in key states and in...
When will the 183 North Mobility project be complete?
AUSTIN, Texas — Navigating orange cones, slowing down for work trucks and changing lanes has become the norm when traveling along North Highway 183 to and from the Cedar Park area into Austin. But how much longer will drivers feel the impacts? The short answer is a good while more.
Who needs the ocean? Surfing comes to Deep Ellum
DALLAS — Deep Ellum has a lot to offer, but a new entertainment venue is really making waves. “It’s probably the best fun you’re going to have on a wave compared to the ocean or lake,” said Bryan Van Der Meer, general manager of Goodsurf. Goodsurf...
Austin Mutual Aid holds press conference to discuss Supreme Court's decision allowing for outdoor sleeping bans
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Mutual Aid called an emergency press conference Tuesday morning in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing outdoor sleeping bans. The group provides help and resources for Austin people experiencing homelessness. The organization said it wants to call attention to this ruling and the impact it could have on the city's most vulnerable population.
Suspect in custody after SWAT call in Cedar Park
CEDAR PARK, Texas — A suspect is now in custody in after a SWAT call Tuesday morning in Cedar Park. The Cedar Park Police Department and Central Texas Regional SWAT negotiators arrived to the scene on the 400 block of Cypress Creek Road, the same block as Cedar Park City Hall.
East Texas teen sells watermelons during summer break to pay for college tuition
HENDERSON, Texas — When people think of kids earning extra cash over the summer, going door-to-door mowing may come to mind. But one East Texas teen is thinking outside the box. In Rusk County, 17-year-old Kennedy Miller, a Henderson High School senior, can be found on the side of...
APD investigating homicide in South Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating a homicide in South Austin on Monday evening. APD said officers were called to the scene in the 6700 block of Windrift Way, near West William Cannon Drive and Menchaca Road, around 5:40 p.m. after reports of a shooting or stabbing at an apartment complex. The 911 caller indicated a victim had "penetrating trauma," APD said.
Longtime Austin music journalist and historian Michael Corcoran dies
AUSTIN, Texas — Michael Corcoran – whose unique, astute and often hilarious writing style captured the energy and spirit of the Texas music scene – has died. The news of his death was announced on Corcoran's Facebook page Monday evening by his son, Jack Corcoran. Corcoran worked...
Amazon-owned self-driving vehicle company to test new fleet on Austin's streets
AUSTIN, Texas — Later this summer, a new batch of self-driving cars will begin testing around Austin. The Amazon-owned company, Zoox, said Austin will be its fourth public testing site, with cars also driving around in Miami, Seattle, Las Vegas and San Francisco Bay. Kara Kockelman, a professor of...
Round Rock prepares for Fourth of July events following Juneteenth mass shooting
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Following a mass shooting in Round Rock at a Juneteenth festival that left two dead and injured 14, the city is preparing for safety at its Fourth of July events on Thursday. Events will start with a parade along Mays Street followed by music and...
Here's how researchers are working to rid Texas beaches of fecal matter
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Researchers are hoping to make Texas beaches a little safer and cleaner. A 2022 study by Environment America found that 90% of Texas beaches had at least one day of unsafe fecal contamination, surpassing the national average of 55%. Now, a new research program is...
Suspect arrested after shooting at 7-Eleven in Kyle
KYLE, Texas — Kyle police have arrested a suspect after a shooting at a 7-Eleven convenience store off Interstate Highway 35 on Monday afternoon. The Kyle Police Department said just before 5 p.m., officers were called to a report of a shooting at the 7-Eleven at 20925 I-35, near a KFC restaurant.
Gov. Abbott seeks to double Texas Energy Fund to build more natural gas plants as power demand grows
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott wants to build more natural gas power plants in Texas to keep up with rising demand on the grid. Last month, the CEO of ERCOT said Texas will need more power to properly support our power grid by the year 2030. Pablo Vegas estimates that in six years, Texas will need 150,000 megawatts to power the grid. Right now, Texas has about 85,000 megawatts of power available, including wind, solar, coal, nuclear and natural gas.
CapMetro temporarily stops MetroBike services
AUSTIN, Texas — Capital Metro is revamping its bicycle service this summer. Starting Monday, CapMetro announced existing MetroBikes will be temporarily suspended to make way for its new CapMetro Bikeshare. The update will feature new all electric bikes, new docking stations and a new app. Full completion of the...
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