The Austin Police Department is investigating after a deceased person was located in South Austin on Sunday night in the 6400 block of Bradsher Drive, near the intersection of South Congress Avenue and West William Cannon Drive.
No suspects at this time. This is Austin’s tenth homicide of 2025.
Austin police are still trying to identify and locate a suspect in a shooting early Sunday morning on 6th Street near Brazos that left four people hurt.
“I think 6th Street definitely has a problem. I’ve been here for ten years, and I’ve watched it deteriorate.” — Siego Mendez, owner of Blindside Lounge
Some business owners in the area blame the new security fences/barriers that were recently erected for Sunday morning’s violence. (CBS Austin)
“Everybody’s crowded up. These white fences are crowding everybody in. So, when you pack all these people in, and they start getting aggressive and bumping elbows, of course what do you think is going to happen?” — Enoch Tamez, an investor in Gnar Bar on 6th Street
New restaurants and coffee shops could be the key to turning East 6th Street into a vibrant daytime destination, according to Stream Realty Partners., The company owns more than 30 properties along East Sixth from I-35 to Congress Avenue. (Austin Business Journal)
Austin firefighters responded to a structure fire Sunday in North Austin.
Beginning today, Austin residents with outstanding warrants or citations have a period of amnesty where they can settle their cases without threat of arrest.
Of the roughly 80 people arrested in Travis County each day, a little over half are being provided representation. A new program is up and running that will eventually provide legal representation to all to individuals who are arrested and can’t afford an attorney – a constitutional right. (Austin Monitor)
Texas voters have until Thursday to register for the May 3rd election, which will decide local government issues, including city council and school board positions, as well as funding for roads and other initiatives in the Austin area. (KUT 90.5)
Due to the expiration of federal funding, Del Valle ISD will discontinue its free pre-K program for families who do not meet state eligibility requirements, leaving parents with limited notice before registration. (KVUE-TV)
Data from the state health department indicated that vaccination rates for kindergartners in the Austin Independent School District in 2023-24 were significantly lower than those in other major Texas districts.
Only 83.7 percent of Austin ISD kindergartners were vaccinated against measles, far behind the 93.5 percent in Houston ISD, 94 percent in El Paso ISD, and 96 percent in San Antonio ISD. (Austin Monitor)
A measles outbreak that began in Texas has now spread to 19 states.
At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, and Texas’ is the largest with 400 cases.
Today we commemorate César Chávez Day, honoring the legacy of the Mexican American civil rights activist who tirelessly fought for farmworkers’ rights, fair wages, and improved working conditions.
Renowned jeweler Cartier is looking to open a store in Austin at The Domain, plus fashion retailer Zara is growing its retail presence there. (Austin Business Journal)
The war over the robotaxi’s future escalates in Austin. The alliance between Uber and Waymo in the city, where Elon Musk has plans for Tesla in June, opens new avenues for expansion in the self-driving car sector. (El Pais)
The end of spring break, Moto GP and the Texas Relays are all expected to impact travel at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport today with over 30,000 passengers expected to depart from the city.
A new three-pronged pedestrian bridge is taking shape over Lady Bird Lake. By mid-2026, the ‘wishbone bridge’ will be complete, providing a crucial connection for East Austin’s most popular trail at a previously underserved lakeside location. (KUT 90.5)
WEATHER
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
Latest drought monitor map…
Texas faces a critical water shortage due to climate change, rapid population growth, and aging infrastructure that wastes billions of gallons annually. With demand projected to rise by 7.7 million acre-feet per year by 2070, urgent action is needed to secure the state’s water future.
State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply. (Texas Tribune)
Twenty-three accused methamphetamine and fentanyl traffickers in Lubbock have been federally charged with drug crimes.
The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office arrested a UPS employee accused of being involved in a theft scheme who allegedly stole more than $200,000 in packages. (KXAN-TV)
Texas lawmakers are working to make access to alcohol harder for minors. (CBS Austin)
How would Texas school vouchers work?
Want to be in Season 2 of Landman? Producers are looking for extras in Texas. (Lonestar Live)
SPORTS
The Texas Longhorns face the Horned Frogs of TCU tonight (6 p.m. CT/ESPN) for a spot in the Final Four.
L.J. Cryer finished with 17 points, Emanuel Sharp scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and the nation’s stingiest defense delivered a historic NCAA Tournament performance, leading top-seeded Houston past second-seeded Tennessee 69-50 on Sunday for the Midwest Region title and its seventh trip to the Final Four. (Yahoo! Sports)
MLS: Austin FC shut out St. Louis City SC 1-0 on Sunday afternoon away at Energizer Park, marking a third consecutive win and a third clean sheet of the season for the VERDE & Black. Austin now sits in second place in the MLS Western Conference after six (6) games played. (Austin FC)
Austin FC will play its fourth home match and seventh match overall of the 2025 Major League Soccer regular season against Portland Timbers on Saturday, April 5 at 6:45 p.m.
NBA: Jalen Green scored 33 points for Houston, and Phoenix star Kevin Durant left with an ankle injury in the Rockets’ 148-109 romp over the Suns on Sunday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
Tonight…
The San Antonio Spurs have the day off.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to put the Texas Rangers over the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Sunday. Texas took three of the four games in the weekend series. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Houston Astros were off Sunday. Both teams play tonight.
NHL: The Dallas Stars were off Sunday. They’re back home tonight hosting a Seattle Kracken team they successfully defeated in Seattle over the weekend.
The latest episode of Texas Parks & Wildlife takes us to the Austin Bat Refuge where they’re giving orphaned and injured bats a second chance by rehabilitating them in a safe environment until they’re ready to be released back into the wild.
