An Austin man was involved in a family violence situation and “experiencing a mental health crisis” when SWAT members were called to the scene in Northeast Austin after he barricaded himself inside a residence.
The situation ended peacefully and the man was taken into custody.
Austin city officials want to know if there is a way to put more mental health calls in the hands of counselors and other social workers, taking them out of the hands of police.
The theft of French bulldogs has been a growing problem in the ATX.
Austin police are asking for the public’s help finding a stolen French Bulldog last seen in East Austin.
Austin police need help locating a suspect in a robbery at a Wal-Mart last Sunday.
Williamson County officials announced the seizure of fentanyl and methamphetamines during an overdose call back on Tuesday.
Court documents are revealing more details about an arrest at a recent anti-ICE protest in North Austin. (Fox7 Austin)
ICE has detained a Cedar Park teen with no criminal record. (KUT 90.5)
Austin firefighters were busy Thursday with several calls for minor incidents at apartment complexes.
A construction trailer caught fire yesterday at Tesla’s Gigafactory.
The Austin Fire Department responded to a large fire at an encampment in north Austin Thursday morning that injured two people.
AFD crews responded to a vehicle rescue alarm yesterday.
A crash early this morning had all lanes on South Bound 1-35 at US 290 blocked off. This was caused by a vehicle towing. (CBS Austin)
Realtor.com is the latest tech company to announce its corporate headquarters are moving to Austin.
NoCo Hospitality LLC, which managed a variety of high-end nightlife venues in and around downtown Austin has filed for bankruptcy. They filed for Chapter 7 on January 31 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, citing approximately $2.35 million in unsecured claims. (Austin American-Statesman)
There are concerns about the future of Austin’s proposed light rail as well as multiple concurrently built transportation projects in light of President Trump’s recent effort to freeze federal spending authorized by Congress – swiftly blocked by two federal judges. (Austin Monitor)
Businesses on 6th Street are offering mixed reviews of changes to traffic patterns and sidewalks in the district. (KUT 90.5)
Is part of Season 4 of “The Bear” being filmed in Austin?
It appears so. (Lonestar Live)
Austin is behind on sustainability goals to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. (Daily Texan)
A prescribed burn was conducted Thursday.
WEATHER
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
Two more days of unseasonably warm weather before a cold front moves through on Sunday. Late next week will see high temperatures struggle to reach the 50s and 60s.
Current drought conditions:
Karnes County and the surrounding area continues to be rattled by earthquakes. (MySanAntonio)
The number of cases of influenza in Texas is among the highest in the nation right now.
The Dallas-Fort Worth and Waco areas in North Texas are experiencing some of the highest rates of cases.
According to the University Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs, the majority of Texans support more exceptions to Texas’ abortion ban, including exceptions for cases of rape and incest. (KUT 90.5)
Spring-based Exxon Mobil Corp. is considering a new $8.4 billion polyethylene plant in Calhoun County. (Austin Business Journal)
Do you have the correct Texas ID? If not, it may take months to get. (MySanAntonio)
Authorities said a 29-year-old man has been arrested in a threatened attack on a Lubbock elementary school after he allegedly made posts online, including one stating, “I can already smell the blood.” (Lonestar Live)
A Houston man who was recently pardoned by President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection has been arrested on an outstanding child sex crimes charge.
Despite Governor Greg Abbott’s recent endorsement of online sports betting, legalization is not expected in the 89th legislative session.
Mexico has sent 1,000 members of its National Guard to Tijuana to help patrol the city and the border, according to Tijuana Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz. (KXAN-TV)
The state has closed a residential treatment center in northeast Texas three months after death of an 11-year-old boy in incident that is currently under investigation by foster care officials and local law enforcement. (Texas Tribune)
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Madison Booker became the 49th member of the Texas women’s basketball 1,000 point club as she led four players in double figures in an 87-66 win over No. 24/24 Vanderbilt on Thursday. The win was the sixth ranked victory of the season for the Longhorns. (Texas Longhorns)
COLLEGE BASEBALL: ESPN will air eleven Texas baseball games this spring, seven of them on the SEC Network with three on ESPN2 and the remaining game on ESPNU. (KXAN-TV)
GOLF: Bexar County commissioners approved plans this week for the upcoming Valero Texas Open at The Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio. (Texas Public Radio)
MLS: Lots of new faces for the Verde and Black in 2025. Making sense of Austin FC’s insane offseason. (Austin Chronicle)
NBA: Klay Thompson scored 25 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Boston Celtics 127-120 on Thursday night in their NBA Finals rematch. (Yahoo! Sports)
Anthony Edwards had 41 points, seven rebounds and six assists on Thursday night as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 127-114. (Yahoo! Sports)
Both the Mavs and Rockets are off tonight while the San Antonio Spurs are in Charlotte. (Yahoo! Sports)
NHL: The Dallas Stars are in Los Angeles tonight to face the Kings at 9:30 p.m. (Yahoo! Sports)
A first day look at the 2025 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.
