The Austin Police Department responded to a homicide Friday afternoon in the 10500 block of Wildhorse Ranch Trail, which is near Parmer Lane and US 29 in Northeast Austin’s Manor neighborhood.
The city’s fourth homicide of 2025.
Officials in Williamson County say two people were arrested after a drug bust at the Domain on Thursday.
Deputies arrested two people whose names have not been released, but they’re facing multiple charges, including possession and delivery of controlled substances.
Austin police and firefighters have launched a new partnership to find missing swimmers faster.
A section of I-35 was shut down for a while Friday morning after rocks and dirt were found to be covering the roadway.
CapMetro celebrated the opening of its 12th Pickup zone Friday, an on-demand service area in east Austin that is designed to connect community members to schools, grocers, businesses, recreation sites and other amenities.
The city’s ethics commission determined two Austin City Council candidates violated city financial disclosure rules last year. (Community Impact)
Councilmember Ryan Alter has some plans to try to end homelessness in Austin.
The Hays Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Board of Trustees held its final meeting Thursday to discuss a proposed $986 million bond that could be presented to voters this May.
Organizers of ACL Fest 2025 want your feedback on who you’d like to see in this year’s lineup. (CBS Austin)
Officials with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are working to finalize plans for nonstop flights between Austin and Asian destinations such as Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. (Austin Business Journal)
According to the city’s utility company, San Marcos could run out of water by 2047 if it doesn’t act soon. (KUT 90.5)
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
Dry conditions and low humidity mean the danger for wildfires is still present. The following counties have burn bans in place:
The latest from Earthquake Track:
Senate Republicans unveiled their proposal for a school voucher-like program Friday with the filing of Senate Bill 2. The bill would create education savings accounts, or ESAs, that allow families to use $10,000 of state funds per student toward private school tuition and other approved education expenses.
Texas and 14 other states have secured a $7.4 billion settlement from the Sackler family and their company, Purdue Pharma, for their roles in creating the opioid crisis. Purdue Pharma was the manufacturer of OxyContin. (Austin American-Statesman)
Fort Cavazos is among a number of U.S. military bases that will be deploying troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. (KVUE-TV)
Texas homeowners must now verify homestead exemptions every 5 years — or risk losing it. (Fox7 Austin)
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently approved nearly $31 million in grants toward creating and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities in the state.
Seven Central Texas cities received funding, including Jonestown, Boerne, Buda and Lockhart. (KXAN-TV)
The San Antonio Police Department has released the names of seven officers who were shot Wednesday evening at a Stone Oak apartment complex. All seven have been released from the hospital. (MySanAntonio)
Meanwhile, the San Antonio medical examiner rules that the shooter’s death was homicide, not self-inflicted.
The Texas Department of Public Safety captured two more fugitives from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. (Texas Department of Safety)
PODCAST: On this episode of “Texas Matters”, a look at how the mass deportation of immigrants impact Texas agriculture.
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: The Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown features the Texas Longhorns hosting 13th-ranked Texas A&M at 1:30 p.m. today at Moody Center.
The Longhorns have won 10 consecutive home contests against Texas A&M entering today’s game. Texas has won 23 of its last 24 home games against the Aggies dating back to the 1987-88 season. (Texas Longhorns)
Digital game program (.pdf file)
NFL: The Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach.
The Houston Texans fired offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and offensive line coach Chris Strausser on Friday.
MLS: Austin FC announced Friday that the Club has reached a Club-record transfer agreement to sign 29-year-old forward Myrto Uzuni from Granada CF in Spain’s LaLiga2. (Austin FC)
NBA: No games last night for Dallas, Houston and San Antonio but all three teams do play today.
The Spurs host the Indiana Pacers at 11:00 a.m.
The Mavericks host the Boston Celtics at 4:30 p.m.
The Rockets are in Cleveland tonight at 6:30 p.m. (Yahoo! Sports)
NHL: Jason Robertson scored twice as the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Friday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Stars play again tonight on the road in St. Louis. (Yahoo! Sports)
Another episode of “Tales of the Texas Rangers”.
This is titled “Soft Touch” and originally aired on October 29, 1950.
