Austin Travis County EMS and Travis County ESD 12 responded to a three-vehicle collision between14523 and 14907 E US 290 Hwy Eastbound Saturday afternoon.
Authorities responded to car vehicle rescue yesterday on Ben White Boulevard.
A structure fire Saturday in the 7000 block of N. Lamar Boulevard damaged one building but caused no injuries.
The Texas Department of Safety has announced the reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the 1987 death of Veronica Taylor has increased to $6,000.
A criminal justice nonprofit is dropping its challenge to the city’s new labor contract with the Austin Police Department. (KUT 90.5)
On Saturday, the Violet Crown Trail celebrated Phase I of its completion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It connects public trails that stretch from Zilker Park to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
A restraining order that was extended this month has temporarily halted construction on the West Austin Business Park, an industrial distribution facility at Texas 71 and Serene Hills Drive near Bee Cave. The city is updating its lawsuit to include multiple environmental and safety violations found on site. (Austin American-Statesman)
Central Health is taking over Austin’s oldest SEARS Department Store in the Hancock Center Shopping Plaza off Interstate 35.
A new development is being considered for an area downtown just south of the American-Statesman newspaper building. It is one of several potential projects for the South Congress area. (Austin Business Journal)
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
October was the hottest month on record in hundreds of U.S. cities and several states. The record heat brought record drought, which led to wildfires. (AccuWeather)
Is the world experiencing more impactful severe weather events?
Many Central Texans are facing long waits for doctor appointments. (KXAN-TV)
Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a third doctor for allegedly prescribing hormone treatment to minors in violation of the state’s ban on gender-affirming care. (Texas Public Radio)
Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for legislation to allow public funding for private schools appears poised for success after Republican gains in the state this week.
Two new members of Congress from North Texas talk about the balance of power on Capitol Hill.
SPORTS
A dominant 49-17 win yesterday for the Texas Longhorns (8-1) over the Florida Gators (4-5). (Yahoo! Sports)
Five touchdown passes from Quinn Ewers…
Texas Tech (6-4) blew a 13-point lead over No. 20 Colorado (7-2) and lost, 41-27. (Sporting News)
In NBA action Saturday, the San Antonio Spurs came up just short in a 111-110 loss at home to Utah. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Spurs are off today while the Dallas Mavericks are in Denver and the Houston Rockets are in Detroit. (Yahoo! Sports)
In hockey, the Dallas Stars lost in Winnepeg, 4-1. (Yahoo! Sports)
WEEK 10 OF THE NFL
The 6-2 Philadelphia Eagles are in Dallas today to take on their division rival Cowboys at 3:25 p.m. (Yahoo! Sports)
Sunday Night Football is a doozy.
The 7-1 Detroit Lions are in Houston tonight to take on the 6-3 Houston Texans at 7:20 p.m. (Yahoo! Sports)
Waylon Jennings made the town of Lukenbach, Texas, a household name.
Let’s visit present day Lukenbach…
