Austin police are investigating the city’s 23rd homicide of the year that occurred early Sunday in the 5700 block of Hammermill Run.
As of Sunday, 23 homicides have been reported thus far in 2025. Last year, 71 homicides were reported, down from 75 in 2023 but the same as the 71 reported in 2022. A record 88 homicides were reported in 2021.
The body of a person who went into Lady Bird Lake has been recovered.
Austin firefighters responded to a vehicle rescue Sunday afternoon.
Video from social media shows a serious accident last night in Round Rock.
Williamson County authorities have released more information concerning a double shooting in Round Rock last week.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 21-year-old male wanted on a felony charge of sexual assault of a child.
The incident allegedly occurred at Northeast Medical Hospital involving a juvenile who reported they were assaulted by 21-year-old Rolando Tello on April 26th. (Fox7 Austin)
More details are emerging concerning Friday’s house explosion in Granger that killed one person and injured another.
A student-led survey finds UT students with accessibility needs can’t access all restrooms on campus. (Austin American-Statesman)
A recent memo details the positive outcomes of a pilot program launched late last year to revitalize the 6th Street Entertainment District, showing a decrease in violent crime and public safety incidents.
Major upcoming projects in Austin, including the Austin Convention Center redevelopment, airport expansion, and Project Connect, are projected to generate a significant demand for construction workers in the coming years, with an estimated 10,000 new jobs created annually.
To help fulfill the need, the City of Austin allocated $5 million to the Austin Infrastructure Academy, a local hub connecting residents with training and job placement in skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers, and carpenters. (KUT 90.5)
Hays CISD asked voters on Saturday to pass multiple propositions for buses with seatbelts and campus technology upgrades. Voters, however, rejected approving money that would have been used for a stadium expansion.
President Trump signed an executive order last week to end the flow of federal money to NPR and PBS stations throughout the country.
What will that mean for KUT 90.5 and KUTX 98.9?
A pivotal vote is approaching for the Austin City Council on funding for the proposed I-35 “cap-and-stitch” project, an issue even more pressing since the city may be losing some federal funding that had been earmarked for it. (Austin Chronicle)
Fried chicken chain Bojangles is gearing up to open multiple locations in the Austin area and is seeking additional real estate to expand even more.
Four locations in the Austin area are currently in the works with another two or three planned to be added to that in the future. (Austin Business Journal)
According to its annual report, Austin Energy experienced unprecedented peak demand in 2024, setting new records for both the summer (3,135 megawatts in August) and winter (2,703 megawatts in January) seasons. (Austin Business Journal)
WEATHER
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
KXAN-TV‘s Rich Segal looked at April’s daily temperatures in Austin.
Temperatures were above normal last month.
26 of the 30 days showed warmer-than-normal highs, topped by 93° on the 13th, 14th, and 18th of April.
Mornings were mild, with only three mornings below 50°, the coolest being 39° on the 7th. (KXAN-TV)
Texas Tribune has developed an AI-generated online tool for seeking information about the new school voucher program in Texas.
Responses are based solely on published reporting by Texas Tribune journalists.
A major oil company is closer to getting a multi-billion-dollar plant approved for another part of the Texas Gulf Coast.
ExxonMobil is looking at construction of a plant in the Calhoun County city of Point Comfort, about 110 miles southwest of Houston and across Lavaca Bay from Port Lavaca. (Houston Chronicle)
Houston police officers are voting today on a new five-year contract.
Texas Republican lawmakers are seeking to grant the state sweeping authority to financially penalize cities that enact local ordinances deemed inconsistent with state law, a move designed to preemptively discourage progressive policy initiatives.
The slate of bills marks the latest front in Texas Republicans’ decade-long crusade to erode the power of local officials in the state’s major urban areas, who often are Democrats. (Texas Tribune)
A contentious academic freedom dispute is unfolding in Texas, as the legislature stands on the verge of granting the state authority to scrutinize faculty, curricula, and programs within a major public university system, a move that experts predict could have far-reaching consequences for higher education across the United States. (Washington Post)
The Texas Veterans Commission highlights the significant $1.18 billion contribution of veteran-owned businesses to the state’s economy, adding that Texas offers programs to support these entrepreneurs. (KXAN-TV)
The Read ID deadline is Wednesday to fly domestically.
You can apply for a Texas real ID in person at a DPS facility or renew your license online.
From The New York Times.
Voters in Cameron County decided upon the new city, which is home to Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
SPORTS
NBA PLAYOFFS: The Houston Rockets’ season is over.
Stephen Curry scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, Buddy Hield made nine 3-pointers and scored 33 points, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 103-89 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
NHL PLAYOFFS: The Dallas Stars now know their opponent in the Conference Semifinals.
The Winnipeg Jets achieved a remarkable comeback, defeating the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in a thrilling double overtime Game 7 last night. (MSN)
MLB: Corey Seager and Adolis García hit two-run singles to highlight Texas’ six-run third inning, Jacob deGrom won his second start in a row and the previously run-starved Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-1 on Sunday to end a season-high four-game losing streak. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Rangers announced that offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker was relieved of his duties.
The Houston Astros lost in Chicago yesterday. (Yahoo! Sports)
Houston remains on the road tonight with a series starting in Milwaukee.
The Rangers have the night off.
Three unforgettable Texas stories that prove the road often leads us somewhere better than we planned.
