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Round Rock tightens security for July 4th celebration after recent deadly shooting
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Round Rock is gearing up for its big Independence Day event later this week at Old Settler's Park, a month after two people were killed and more than a dozen were hurt there during a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration last month. The city of...
Austin Police: Driver Killed in Crash Was Intoxicated
Police Attribute February Car Crash into Austin Hospital to Drunk Driving, Not Medical Emergency. Austin, TX: Authorities have concluded that the car crash into an Austin hospital's ER in February was caused by the driver's intoxication, with a blood alcohol level of 0.30%, exceeding Texas' legal limit. The investigation ruled out a medical incident, with no indication of a medical emergency or suicidal/homicidal tendencies from the driver, Michelle Holloway (57). Six people were injured, and Holloway died from blunt force head trauma. The hospital and first responders are being sued, with questions raised about safety barriers. Family members of Holloway declined to comment.
Three shot at Austin market.
Three Injured in Shooting Near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Travis County, Texas — The Travis County sheriff's office confirms they are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening in the parking lot of the 812 Outdoor Market, southwest of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, resulting in three injuries. "Authorities responded to a...
Video released of moments leading up to man's in-custody death in South Austin
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department (APD) is continuing to investigate an in-custody death that took place last month in south Austin. Police said on Monday, June 17, around 4:02 p.m., Austin 911 received multiple calls reporting a disturbance at the Circle K Convenience Store located at 8801 S IH-35 Frontage Road. Callers reported a man, later identified as Jermaine Sims, was "acting erratic" and was "throwing things" inside the store.
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...
Watch Five Texas Cops Use Force to Take Man Into Custody
Texas Officers Use Force to Arrest Man – What Really Happened?. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on the infamous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. These five police officers are attempting to get a very large man to cooperate with them. As the cops threaten...
'People were in fear for their life' | 3 people taken to hospital from crowd surge at SEC Celebration at UT Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A crowded SEC celebration and concert on the University of Texas campus this weekend turned dangerous, leading Austin-Travis County EMS to respond and transport four people to the hospital between the hours of 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. All had non-life-threatening injuries. "Three of those patients...
Community grapples with, reflects on Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: 'I'm in a war zone'
Tonya Ray was walking alone to buy a turkey leg at the Juneteenth Celebration event in Round Rock on when she felt a sting in her upper thigh. The 40-year-old, who lives in Austin, had been attending the event with her family. She looked down and realized she had been shot. The bullet went through her shorts.
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.
Texas security guard quits job on live TV after argument with boss
A security guard in Texas, Percy Payne, resigned live on-air after his manager reprimanded him for speaking to local TV crews in uniform about being assaulted on duty. During an interview with FOX 7 Austin, Payne’s manager confronted him about violating company policy, leading to a heated argument and Payne quitting on the spot.
Truck Pulling a Trailer Leads Cops in Austin on Wild Chase
Another day, another police chase in Texas. The Lone Star State is a wild place and that’s one of the things I love about it. Rarely does a day go by without a healthy dose of insanity. Admittedly, life is a little more chill out here in the sticks,...
Austin police searching for man who has been missing since June 3
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing man. Austin police are searching for 33-year-old Austin Harrison, who was last seen around noon on June 3 in the 500 block of S. Pleasant Valley Road.. His father, David Harrison, who spoke to...
Man dead after Grand Canyon hike in extreme heat
Texas Man Dies on Grand Canyon Trail Amid Extreme Heat. Warning: This article contains mentions of death that some readers may find distressing. As temperatures soar, another life is lost to the extreme heat. A Texas man, Scott Sims, 69, from Austin, collapsed and died on a trail in Grand...
Woman dies in custody at Travis County Jail
AUSTIN, Texas — An investigation is underway after a female inmate died at the Travis County Jail Friday. According to the Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), 32-year-old Ayanna Lashawn Smith was found unresponsive in her cell at 9:20 a.m. TCSO staff administered CPR and Austin-Travis County EMS medics continued...
Austin gun violence rates higher than Texas, US rates, report says
Over a 15-year period, Austin’s homicide rate remained mostly below Texas’ and the U.S. rate, averaging four per 100,000. But, in 2021 and 2022, Austin outstripped Texas’ and U.S. rates averaging 8.3 homicides per 100,000 in 2021 and 7.1 in 2022, according to the NICJR analysis.
Man dies after bike accident in East Austin on Saturday
A man died in East Austin on Saturday morning after a bicycle accident on Walnut Creek Trail. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services responded to a report of a man falling off his bike after passing out and vomiting about 9 a.m. Wilderness rescue workers arrived soon afterward. Wilderness Rescue 2800blk Ed Bluestein (10:43 Southern...
1 injured, 7 unharmed in Cedar Park two-vehicle crash
One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision Monday morning at the intersection of Cypress Creek and Anderson Mill Road in Cedar Park, while seven others escaped harm, officials said. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the crash at 10:31 a.m. One person was initially pinned in a vehicle and required...
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