The shocking murder of two adults and a child in Williamson County has authorities searching for a suspect.
Just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening, Georgetown Emergency Communications received a call reporting deceased persons inside an apartment in the 300 block of Luther Drive.
Officers arrived on scene at 7:33 p.m. and located three individuals who had each been shot multiple times. The deceased have been identified as Alonzo Hawkins, 34; his cousin Doneisha Brooks, 39; and Brooks’s daughter Olivia Brooks, 8.
Family members said they spoke with Hawkins and Brooks, who were cousins, every day. When they did not hear from them on Saturday, they sent someone for a welfare check. That person discovered their bodies.
Georgetown and Williamson County authorities say this is an active investigation.
Evidence indicates the suspect was known to the victims. A person of interest has been identified, and efforts are underway to locate this individual whose whereabouts are currently unknown.
Austin police said a man died Saturday night at a mobile home park on Frontier Valley Drive near East Riverside Drive.
A 16-year-old girl has been arrested after allegedly stabbing her sister in Manor on Sunday.
According to the Manor Police Department, the incident occurred in the parking lot of a Walmart on Highway 290 at around 5:45 p.m. Sunday evening.
The 32-year-old victim was taken to Dell Seton, where police say she is dealing with non-life threatening wounds on her face and shoulder. (KVUE-TV)
The Austin Fire Department said it responded to reports of a fire at a tire shop on the city’s southwest side early Sunday morning.
Authorities in Mustang Ridge discovered more than they bargained for during a traffic stop Sunday.
Tax Hike Proposed for Flood Recovery in Sandy Creek
Residents of Sandy Creek are concerned about a proposed county tax hike that would help fund recovery efforts following the July 4 floods. The Travis County Commissioners Court proposed an 8% tax increase last month to help pay for the relief.
The proposal has drawn criticism from many locals, but aid is on the way for those who were impacted by the disaster.
A boil water notice was in effect over the weekend for residents of Lexington in Lee County while service repairs were made but service has since been restored and the notice has been lifted.
Peter Bay, principal conductor of The Austin Symphony, announced his intention to end his tenure there after three decades. (CBS Austin)
“Following the 2026-2027 season, the 30th of my richly rewarding seasons with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, the time feels right to pass the baton to someone else who will take it to further heights. I am not retiring from conducting but looking forward to new artistic challenges and opportunities. Music and conducting have been a life-long passion, and that will never change.” — Peter Bay
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett is set to speak at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin on Thursday to promote her new book.
Elon Musk tops the list followed by Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies Inc. (Austin Business Journal)
“I think the average Austin traveler is going to see fares come down. It’s going to be a bloodbath in Austin for the next couple of years.” — Joe McCulloch, who writes about air travel at ATXJetsetter.com.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is heading into the fall with a packed schedule of nonstop flights.
Fierce competition between ABIA’s two largest carriers, Southwest and Delta, is expected to bring fares down for customers.
The number of seats available on flights out of Austin — an industry metric known as “seat capacity,” which takes into account the size of planes in addition to the number of flights — will grow by 10% this fall compared to last year. (KUT 90.5)
Beginning today, the Texas Department of Transportation will shut down the parking lot beneath the Interstate 35 bridge near the North Shore and Lady Bird Lake.
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“I found a way to bet on the NFL even though we live in Texas.” — a simulated text in one Instagram ad from prediction market app Kalshi.
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) and prediction markets have given Texans new ways to bet on sporting events despite the state’s strict gambling ban. (Texas Tribune)
A look at the latest Texas Politics Project poll results on redistricting, marijuana, property taxes, and other priorities in the recently-concluded special legislative sessions, and on Texas voters’ views of the state’s political leaders – and briefly share some recent, historical data on Texans’ view of political violence.
Another U.S. Senate Candidate – Democrat Colin Allred has a new challenger. State Rep. James Talarico announced his run in the Democratic primary for one of Texas’s U.S. Senate seats this week. In the latest Texas Politics Project poll, Talarico’s favorability ratings slightly edged out his unfavourability ratings, but more than half of people surveyed said they didn’t know enough about him to have an opinion. Dylan McKim sat down with the candidate to ask him about the name recognition hurdle.
Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul announced Sunday that he will not seek reelection in 2026.
Texas Republicans are trying to change the rules on who can vote in a primary election.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a key Trump ally now running for U.S. Senate, is accused of having an affair with a “Christian influencer” he met last year, according to a report from a UK-based media outlet. (San Antonio Current)
The Texas Education Agency will investigate public school teachers and school staff members who are accused of posting or sharing “reprehensible and inappropriate” content on social media about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The agency announced the investigations in a letter from TEA Commissioner Mike Morath that was sent to superintendents across the state on Friday.
The Texas American Federation of Teachers (Texas AFT), a statewide union, condemned the “political witch hunt” against Texas educators posting about the Charlie Kirk assassination.
Meanwhile, A student at Texas Tech University has been arrested after she was caught on camera mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination and gleefully dancing in the wake of his death.
Two firefighters were injured battling a blaze at Houston’s Christ Church Apostoli over the weekend, with officials calling the incident “a total loss.” (Houston Chronicle)
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) has announced a temporary closure due to what they are calling a “significant technology incident”. They say “ransomware” has been detected in servers across the district. (KVUE-TV)
SPORTS
NFL: Brandon Aubrey kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired in overtime after a tying 64-yarder to end regulation, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Giants 40-37 to cap a thrilling back-and-forth between star quarterbacks Sunday. (Yahoo! Sports)
QB Dak Prescott after the game:
The Cowboys (1-1) travel to Chicago next Sunday in Week 3 to face the Bears (0-2).
Week 2 concludes tonight in Houston as the Texans (0-1) host Tampa Bay (1-0) on Monday Night Football.
MLB: The Texas Rangers went for the sweep but came up short.
Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer off Luis Curvelo, and the New York Mets stopped an eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Houston Astros held nine-time All-Star Jose Altuve out of Sunday’s 8-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves after he left their game a night earlier with discomfort in his right foot. (Yahoo! Sports)
ON THE SCHEDULE
A huge series begins in Houston tonight with playoff implications for both teams.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Despite a victory on Saturday, the Texas Longhorns slip a bit in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll while Texas A&M moves into the top ten.
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Tucked behind a taqueria on Austin’s east side, you’ll find Comadre Panadería—the punk rock bakery where Mariela Camacho reimagines Mexican classics with bold, fresh flavors. From corn-and-prickly pear pink cake to pan dulce inspired by childhood weekends with her dad, every pastry tells a story.
