Austin police were busy Tuesday evening with two homicides within six hours of each other.
A homicide investigation is underway in North Austin after police discovered an unconscious, bleeding individual outside Encore House, a halfway house that helps ex-offenders adjust to life outside prison, on Wonsley Drive, who was pronounced dead at the scene, with at least one other person involved in the incident.
A high-priority call reported an unconscious person with blood on the floor in the 400 block of East Wonsley Drive at 5:15 p.m.
Hours later, a pedestrian was struck and killed in an apparent hit-and-run in a parking lot located on South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Skyway, an incident that is being investigated as a homicide.
There were reports of shots fired overnight just north of downtown.
Court documents reveal new details about a deadly three-vehicle crash that occurred on June 29 in Round Rock which resulted in the deaths of Agustin Guillen, Quinn Stegall, and Maximo Ramirez.
Kearra Thomas, 22, was arrested for intoxication manslaughter. Thomas’s vehicle struck an already overturned car on I-35, and Maximo Ramirez, who was trying to help at the scene, was also hit and killed. Thomas failed field sobriety tests and had a blood alcohol content of .103.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is investigating whether Bombshells, an Austin establishment, illegally sold alcohol to Thomas. Quinn Stegall’s mother urged for increased patrols on I-35 to prevent reckless driving.
Between January and June, 154,447 service requests were submitted to Austin 311 from across the city, according to data research done by KXAN-TV.
Noise complaints are the most-common service request, with more than 13,300 reports citywide. More than 12,300 requests for garbage collection were made, while 11,200 people requested a code officer. (KXAN-TV)
Austin police are tackling the increasing problem concerning mail theft in the city. (KXAN-TV)
A large fire at a tire recycling facility in the 3300 block of E SH 29 in Burnet County continued to burn for the second day. Authorities say it is not currently classified as a criminal investigation as the believe the blaze was started due to a mechanical malfunction.
Despite 19 complaints since 2016 and multiple past violations, TCEQ inspections since 2020 have found Reliable Tire Disposal to be in compliance with state environmental regulations.
A driver was arrested and charged with DWI after allegedly “swerving all over the road” in Mustang Ridge on Monday.
Austin firefighters responded to a small fire at a home in South Austin Tuesday.
Lake Travis officials responded to a trailer fire Monday night.
The city’s Historic Preservation Office is looking at seven new districts eligible for designation as a historic landmark. The group is also doing research on buildings eligible for individual landmark distinction, which now include those built up to the year 1975. (Austin Minitor)
Although Willie Nelson’s planned concert in Oklahoma last night had to be canceled due to severe weather damaging his band’s equipment, his “4th of July Picnic” at COTA on Friday is still on.
CapMetro celebrated their 40th Anniversary at their headquarters in East Austin yesterday.(Austin American-Statesman)
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a new bishop for the Diocese of Austin.
Bishop Daniel E. Garcia will serve as the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Austin, according to an announcement on Wednesday morning. (CBS Austin)
WEATHER
Hurricane Flossie, a Category 2 storm, is moving northwest along Mexico’s Pacific coast at 17 km/h with 155 km/h winds and 195 km/h gusts, affecting Colima, Michoacán, and Jalisco.
Heavy rains and strong winds from Flossie caused damage to businesses in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, and resulted in six deaths in Jalisco, including four people swept away by currents.
Texas Republican Congressman Chip Roy is a holdout on the GOP tax and spending bill.
Roy — whose district includes San Antonio, Austin, and the Hill Country — is a member of the House Rules Committee.
He spoke to the committee during a tense hearing on Tuesday after the Senate narrowly passed the bill that includes $4 trillion in tax cuts. It would also increase the federal deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion over the next decade.
“My colleagues in the Senate failed us,” Roy told the committee during a tense hearing on Tuesday after the Senate narrowly passed the bill that includes $4 trillion in tax cuts. It would also increase the federal deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion over the next decade.”
“If we’re going to do the tax policy, at least do the spending policy. Have the courage and the fortitude to do what you campaign on when you’re talking about balancing the dang budget.”
The Trump administration wants to give Texas more authority – and require less transparency – as the state expands existing highways and builds new ones. (Austin American-Statesman)
The Texas Department of State Health Services says three new measles cases have been detected in the last week in connection to an outbreak in West Texas.
Bexar County has recorded its first measles case of 2025 connected to the West Texas outbreak.
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District said it is an isolated case. The infection was reported to Metro Health on June 15. (My San Antonio)
In a landmark decision, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that drilling companies—not surface landowners—hold ownership rights to produced water, the wastewater generated during oil and gas extraction. (Chron)
Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred launched his 2026 Senate campaign yesterday to unseat Republican incumbent John Cornyn, following his unsuccessful 2024 bid against Ted Cruz.
Elon Musk is now not only one of the richest people in the world, who, until recently, was a key member of President Donald Trump’s second administration, but he’s also become one of the most powerful business and political figures in the state. (Texas Tribune)
Texas mother Cindy Rodriguez Singh is now one of the FBI’s top 10 most wanted fugitives with a $250,000 reward for her capture, charged with murdering her 6-year-old special needs son.
Migrants held at two privately operated Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers south of San Antonio are fighting over clean water and unable to obtain life-saving medical care, according to court testimony collected by advocacy group RAICES. (San Antonio Current)
A 9-year-old child died in Harris County after being left in a hot car.
SPORTS
MLB: The Texas Rangers even their series with Baltimore while the Houston Astros edged out the Rockies in Colorado.
Jacob deGrom won his fifth consecutive decision in another impressive start, Adolis García drove in four runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-2 on Tuesday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
Victor Caratini hit his third career grand slam, Christian Walker went 3 for 4 with an RBI and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
The Astros have won seven of eight and 15 of their last 19 games. (Yahoo! Sports)
ON THE SCHEDULE:
COLLEGE BASEBALL: The Texas Longhorns baseball team experienced significant roster changes as 14 players entered the transfer portal before its closure Tuesday, including key contributors like outfielders Will Gasparrino and Easton Winfield, and pitcher Bryce Navar.
NHL: The Dallas Stars forward Mikael Granlund signed a three-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. (NHL)
A look at some of the craziest moments from the colorful history of the track.
Texas Motor Speedway opened in 1997.
