Local police and first responders were busy Sunday with several incidents including a double homicide in the northeastern section of the city, a missing swimmer in Emma Long Metropolitan Park and a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in South Austin.
Just before 10:00 p.m., Austin Police received a shot/stab call for the Aldrich51 Apartments where two Black males were found shot to death.
Sunday night’s incident marks Austin’s 18th and 19th homicides of 2025.
A reported missing swimmer at Emma Long Metropolitan Park has not been found despite search efforts.
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Oltorf Street in South Austin last night.
A crash temporarily closed the westbound lanes of about half a mile of East Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander yesterday. There were no details released on the crash itself, including anyone involved, any injuries or what happened. (Fox7 Austin)
Williamson County is moving forward with plans to consider building a tollway along Ronald Reagan Boulevard. (Fox7 Austin)
A house fire in Georgetown early Sunday has displaced a family.
Authorities in Pedernales responded to a structure fire Sunday morning likely caused by a lightning strike.
Early voting for the May 3 joint general and special elections begins tomorrow and runs through April 29th.
A sample ballot. A voter guide.
Dripping Springs ISD is asking voters to pass a nearly $500 million school bond. (KUT 90.5)
Hays CISD has a nearly $1 billion bond on the May 3 ballot. Here’s what’s in it. (KUT 90.5)
Approximately 1,000 demonstrators convened on the state Capitol lawn Saturday, participating in a 50501 movement protest against the Trump administration’s policies.
Photo gallery.
Real ID law will finally kick in May 7 — what you need to know to fly out of Austin’s airport. (Austin Business Journal)
Austin Crime Stoppers has posted new cases.
A trail crew member spotted a mountain lion in the Purgatory Creek Natural Area on Thursday morning, according to a report from the city of San Marcos, prompting a warning to residents and visitors.
A nonprofit group called Zilker 351 is trying to preserve and improve Zilker Metropolitan Park. (Community Impact)
WEATHER
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
Severe weather impacted parts of North Texas on Saturday night, with several tornadoes spotted and damage reported in Parker County, Jack County, Montague County and Hood County.
A look ahead into May…
While the Texas Legislature finalizes its biennial budget, a substantial $6.5 billion allocation for border security has passed both houses with minimal debate. This occurs as border arrests have significantly decreased and the federal government is now increasing its deportation efforts, echoing promises made during the Trump administration. (Texas Tribune)
The long-running criminal case against a Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack targeting Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in El Paso in 2019 is on the verge of coming to a close.
The Texas House, under immense political pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott, voted 86-61 to approve a bill that will spend $1 billion to create education savings accounts, a form of vouchers families can use to pay for their children’s private schooling.
Some Texans are skeptical. (Texas Tribune)
For a whole week, national parks across the country, including those in Texas, are celebrating with themed days, special events, and the much-anticipated Free Entrance Day. (National Park Service)
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has now confirmed the presence of avian influenza in multiple mammal species, including skunks, foxes, and raccoons. This development follows the detection of the same flu strain in Texas dairy cows just over a year ago, which subsequently spread among livestock and even to humans. The identification of avian flu in wild mammals signifies a new phase in its transmission. (Texas Public Radio)
Packages of cocaine are washing up on the shores of Galveston.
SPORTS
NBA: VanVleet and Jalen Green made just 7 of 34 shots in Houston’s 95-85 loss to Golden State in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series Sunday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
MLB: Nothing in the Easter baskets for the Astros and Rangers yesterday except losses.
Texas is off today while Houston hosts Toronto.
NHL: Game 2 between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche is tonight. Colorado leads the series 1-0. (Yahoo! Sports)
A quiet, peaceful visit to the rock hills in far west Texas.
The Hueco Tanks.
