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Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: More arrests, charges expected
ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Williamson County District Attorney says more arrests and more charges could be coming for those involved in the shooting at a Round Rock Juneteenth celebration in June. Ricky Thompson III, 17, was arrested for his alleged role in the shooting on June 15 at Old...
Ex-Waco teacher recommitted to state mental hospital after she was found not guilty by reason of insanity in son’s shooting death
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A former teacher found not guilty by reason of insanity in the November 2020 shooting death of her son was recommitted to a state mental hospital Tuesday for further treatment. Judge Susan Kelly of Waco’s 54th State District Court ordered Sarah Elizabeth Hunt, 43, to remain...
EFC Gases & Advanced Materials announce plans for manufacturing facility in McGregor
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - EFC Gases & Advanced Materials on Tuesday announced they are thrilled about plans for a “cutting edge” manufacturing facility in McGregor following the recent purchase of 195 acres of land in the Central Texas community. “As an integral part of the semiconductor supply chain,...
18 wheeler blocked I-35 traffic, leaked fuel
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: Temple Police assisted with an accident on N Interstate 35, near Exit #303, on Tuesday. The department said there was an 18-wheeler blocking all lanes of traffic and leaking fuel. No injuries were reported. Officers were on scene diverting traffic off the highway...
High waters climbed over I-35 in Lorena
Lorena, Tx (FOX 44) – UPDATE: All lanes are reported to be back open after 11 a.m. Lorena Police reported that heavy rain, for a brief period, resulted in water over I-35 in their city. The southbound lanes of the interstate were shut down about 10:30 because of the high water.
First Look: Victory Grill Rebrands as Victory East
The historic Victory Grill on 1104 E. 11th St., which has hosted legends such as James Brown, B.B. King, and Billie Holiday, recently reopened as “Victory East.” The new restaurant is owned by Austin restaurateur Glenn Williams and operations partner Steven Anthony Gomes. Gomes, who also opened the...
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 is expected to continue to cause delays and drivers are asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The crash happened at around noon in...
Fans Outraged at Nike after Victor Wembyanama Announcement
NBA fans across social media are expressing their outrage after Nike unveiled a prototype shoe for San Antonio Spurs’ superstar Victor Wembanyama in Paris. The new design has sparked a wave of criticism, with many feeling that Nike missed the mark for a player of Wembanyama's caliber. The prototype ...
Shots fired on campus: UTPD asking public for help identifying suspect
AUSTIN, Texas - The University of Texas at Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect who reportedly fired shots on UT campus. On July 13, UTPD responded to reports of possible gunshots near Moody Center at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive. UTPD officers, alongside Austin Police...
Spurs Lose Former NBA Sharpshooter to Suns
San Antonio Spurs vice president of basketball operations Brent Barry has left the front office to join Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer’s staff, per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Spurs Lose Former NBA Sharpshooter Brent Barry to Suns. Barry is the first person to make the move from the...
Jasper teacher shot and killed in San Antonio patio bar while attending coaching convention
JASPER, Texas — A Jasper ISD English teacher and volleyball coach was tragically killed in a shooting at a patio bar in downtown San Antonio early Tuesday Morning. 28-year-old Ayden Burt was at Smoke Skybar after attending a coaches convention when gunfire erupted from a vehicle outside the bar.
San Antonio Botanical Garden will offer free admission this Saturday
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Botanical Garden will offer free admission to all visitors on Saturday, July 27. In addition to the offer, the Garden is hosting “Dog Daze” during July and August, where visitors can bring their dogs to enjoy time in nature for free from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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