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'He's a kid' | New developments in case of 17-year-old charged in Round Rock mass shooting
ROUND ROCK, Texas — The case for the first person charged in the Round Rock mass shooting has been reset. Ricky Thompson III is one of three people arrested and charged in the Juneteenth shooting that left two women dead and 14 others hurt. He was expected to appear in court Tuesday but Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick and Thompson's attorney Amber Vazquez met to figure out a plan moving forward.
I-35 major crash involves 18-wheeler, multiple vehicles
AUSTIN, Texas - Two people were hurt after a major crash on I-35 in South Austin involving an 18-wheeler and multiple vehicles. The crash caused significant delays and drivers were asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The crash happened at around noon in the 8700 block of...
Leander Firefighters Respond to Potential Lightning-Sparked House Blaze, No Injuries Reported
Leander, TX faced a challenge as firefighters contended with a residential fire on Sunday, possibly triggered by a lightning strike. The Leander Fire Department was called to a two-story home at 1828 Fleabane Bend, where they discovered heavy smoke billowing from the house. CBS Austin reported that the two residents had already evacuated to safety by the time emergency services arrived. Firefighters swiftly determined they were fighting a blaze that required backup, and additional firefighting units, alongside two Williamson County EMS units, were called to the scene to help manage the intense situation.
Man arrested after 80-year-old victim followed home from bank, 'brutally attacked' in northeast Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A 22-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly followed an 80-year-old man home from the bank and “brutally attacked” him in northeast Austin. According to the Austin Police Department (APD), officers responded to a call reporting a robbery in the 7300 block of Inspiration Drive, near LBJ High School, at around 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23.
Cedar Park Traffic Restored, Vehicle Crash Leads to Temporary Lane Closures on Bagdad Road
Travel disruption followed a vehicle crash on Bagdad Road in Cedar Park on Sunday, with road closures initially reported by the Cedar Park Police Department. According to KXAN, the accident resulted in the temporary shutdown of all lanes in the 1700 block of Bagdad Road, impacting the stretch between New Hope Drive and Whitestone Boulevard.
Texas-based Cyber Firm Accused Of Causing Internet Meltdown
A massive IT outage sent shockwaves around the world on Friday morning, causing disruptions at airports, hospitals, and businesses thanks to the Texas-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, worrying many about a possible cyberattack. Texas Driver License Offices Hit Hard. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wasn't spared either. All Driver...
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