According to Cpl. Matthew Nonweiler of the APD, 911 was called at 10:53pm by an individual who gave an address to a home in the 9800 block of Halifax Dr. they requested help and hung up.
911 attempted callback but nobody answered.
Austin EMS arrived on scene first and located an individual with obvious trauma to their body. They requested APD backup. They began measures to attempt to save the life of the person with trauma to their body.
APD arrived on scene and detained a second person. That person is considered a person of interest and is currently at APD headquarters awaiting interview with homicide detectives
Despite their best efforts, EMS was unable to save the life of the individual found with trauma.
This is being investigated as Austin’s 28th homicide of the year.
Several agencies responded and one firefighter was injured after pallets and trash caught on fire in Northeast Austin Friday afternoon.
One firefighter was treated on the scene due to a heat-related injury. No one else was injured in the incident.
One person had to be extracted from their car after striking a light pole Friday afternoon.
In San Marcos Friday evening, a dump truck lost its load on I-35
Late last night, there were reports pf persons in the water in Lady Bird Lake.
On the subject of Lady Bird Lake, crews will soon begin another round of spraying a clay mixture on the lake that removes phosphorus, which feeds the toxic blue-green algae, from the water.
At least 38 bodies have been found in or around Lady Bird Lake since 2022.
Of those, 30 were male, and just over 60 percent were between 30 and 49 years old. Only two were teenagers, including the most recent body that was found on June 3.
A suspicious package reported in Hays County turned out to be a false alarm.
Austin police announced the arrest of two people charged in a shoplifting ring.
Capital Metro officially welcomed its first class of transit officers, marking a significant step in addressing safety concerns from both drivers and the community.
The newly formed squad consists of a captain, two sergeants, and nine officers, who were all sworn in during a ceremony Friday morning.
The agency tasked with building the Austin’s voter-approved light rail system—Austin Transit Partnership—has officially launched the official solicitation process for a design and construction contract worth over $4 billion. (Community Impact)
Tesla’s autonomous robotaxi service is reportedly launching next week in Austin despite several questions about the safety of the vehicles. (KXAN-TV)
After years of complaints from neighbors about safety and quality-of-life issues, crews on Friday began clearing a large homeless encampment on private property at East Oltorf Street and South Pleasant Valley Road.
Demolition of buildings around the former Austin Convention Center continues. (Austin Business Journal)
Since the federal workforce has seen a drastic cut after moves made by the Trump administration, the City of Austin has been actively recruiting the newly unemployed.
Between March 21 and May 23, the duration of a hiring campaign, the city received roughly 1,100 applications from former federal employees. Of those applicants, 30 now work for the city. (KXAN-TV)
Air travel traffic is expected to be busy this weekend.
WEATHER
That smog you’re noticing over Austin is dust from the Sahara.
Last year, Texas had more active shooter incidents than any other state, according to a new report released by the FBI. The highest number of incidents (four) occurred in Texas, followed by California and North Carolina, each with two incidents.
In 2024, the FBI designated 24 active shooter incidents in the United States, a 50% decrease from 2023 (48). There were 106 casualties (23 killed and 83 wounded), a 57% decrease from 2023 (244). (FBI)
Seven people were shot after a fight in a South Dallas neighborhood Thursday night. Residents and community leaders say enough is enough.
Violence among teenagers is skyrocketing in Houston. Teen violence in the area has increased by 108% over the last five years, according to the Houston Area Urban League.
The West Texas measles outbreak has started to slow for the first time since January. For the first time the outbreak started, no new cases were recorded for the Friday update this week. (Texas Standard)
Walmart shoppers in Houston may soon be able to have orders delivered via drone.
Recent roundups of migrants are concerning some San Antonio employers who rely on workers with temporary protected status, particularly in the construction industry, according to the Greater: SATX Regional Economic Partnership. (Texas Public Radio)
Although Texas lawmakers sent a measure abolishing the Texas Lottery Commission to Gov. Greg Abbott, they stopped short of ending the gambling enterprise entirely.
A potential reason? The Texas Lottery is a very lucrative business for its vendors. (Texas Scorecard)
Lt. Gov. Patrick this week called Jeremy Wallace of the Houston Chronicle “stupid” and “crazy” for asking him if adults should be able to use THC products legally in Texas while protecting children. Wallace responds on the show. Plus, Gov. Abbott got his wish of cracking down on crime through “bail reform.” But what does it really mean and did Abbott try to go too far?
(Episode from May 31)
Cattle industry operators say a full-scale threat to the US beef industry in the form of a killer parasite is getting closer and closer to Texas. (NBC DFW)
SPORTS
COLLEGE SOFTBALL: For the first time in the program’s 28-year history, the Texas Longhorn softball program earned a national championship after polishing off the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 10-4, in Game 3 of the 2025 Women’s College World Series Championship Series. (Texas Longhorns)
Fans can celebrate the Longhorns’ championship this evening at a scheduled event:
MLB: The Houston Astros are getting hot in June.
Jeremy Peña had three hits to extend his hitting streak to 12 games, Colton Gordon got his first major league win and the Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 on Friday night. Coupled with a loss by Seattle last night, Houston is now 2 1/2 games up in the AL West. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Texas Rangers continue their slide.
Michael Soroka struck out seven in six sparkling innings, and the Washington Nationals beat Patrick Corbin and the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Friday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Rangers and Astros continue their weekend series today.
A group of potential investors of a Major League Baseball team here in Austin is holding a fan event this evening to promote their plan of bringing a franchise to the ATX.
NHL: The Dallas Stars have fired head coach Pete DeBoer.
Reports indicate DeBoer’s mishandling of goaltender Jake Oettinger after a crucial playoff loss was a major factor in his dismissal.
MLS: Austin FC is on the road in the Rockies tonight. The VERDE & Black take on Colorado Rapids at 7:30 p.m. MT/8:30 p.m. CT at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park. (Austin FC)
The charming central Texas town of Clifton is also the Norwegian Capital of the state. Out in the countryside to the west of town lies one of the loveliest historic churches in Texas.
