More than 40 people were arrested in Hays County after an investigation into the Venezuelan transnational gang, Tren de Aragua.
Photos: HSI San Antonio
A local advocacy group in Hays County reacted to the arrests.
Austin Public Health faces potential federal funding cuts of nearly $15 million, which could jeopardize over 50 jobs and disrupt community healthcare services, according to the department’s director’s briefing to the Public Health Committee.
With Austin ISD facing a $110 million budget deficit, the district is considering consolidating schools to save money.
Leander police are searching for a man who attempted to kidnap a 4-year-old at an apartment complex on N. Lakeline Blvd. Wednesday morning. The child is safe and unharmed, and no weapons were involved, according to police. (Austin American-Statesman)
A nearly five-hour standoff in southeast Austin ended early Wednesday with the arrest of a Hispanic man in his 40s at the Villas at Cordoba apartment complex on Jimmy Clay Drive. He was taken into custody by Austin police shortly before 8:15 a.m.
The Texas Senate narrowly confirmed the appointment of a previously indicted Austin law enforcement officer to the state agency that governs police conduct in Texas.
Justin Berry, an active-duty Austin Police Department senior patrol officer, was indicted alongside several colleagues in 2022 for shooting less-lethal munitions at racial justice protesters in 2020. The charges were later dropped. (Austin American-Statesman)
Austin firefighters responded to an RV fire last night.
Earlier in the day Wednesday…
Today is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming local election on May 3.
In the Austin area, some voters will decide on city council positions, school board races, money for roads and more. (Austin American-Statesman)
Over 30 dogs were rescued from a breeding operation in Bastrop County, with 19 going to the Austin Humane Society.
Austin Water released its yearly Water Quality Report.
The agency assured the public on Wednesday that its drinking water contains little to no traces of chemicals known as PFAS.
More than one hundred residential and commercial properties are facing displacement due to I-35’s expansion.
Some have already moved.
The Save our Springs Alliance has filed suit against the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority because of the agency’s failure to release information about the proposed 8-mile expansion of MoPac Expressway South. (Austin Monitor)
A Minnesota-based developer is planning to build a five-megawatt data center in Temple across from Meta Platforms Inc.’s $800 million hyperscale data center campus. (Austin Business Journal)
The ATX TV Festival has announced its opening night lineup, with “Late Night” host Seth Meyers headlining the event.
The four-day event will run from May 29 through June 1.
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
While many area burn bans have been lifted, residents need to be vigilant and follow proper procedure.
Strong storms last night in Kentucky and Tennessee left a toll.
Arkansas and Missouri were hit earlier in the day Wednesday.
Texas’ Rio Grande Valley didn’t see last week’s historic storms coming. Six people died and the clean-up continues. (Texas Tribune)
Texas employees say mandated return-to-office policies will make workers quit – and services will suffer. (KUT 90.5)
Texas is experiencing another wave of significant job losses, with over 3,400 Texans facing unemployment, primarily in the first half of the year. Notices filed with the Texas Workforce Commission reveal widespread layoffs across multiple Texas towns. (My San Antonio)
What homeowners need to know as insurance rates surge in Texas.
A North Texas teen died after being stabbed by a classmate during a track meet.
Three individuals have been charged following the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine destined for Houston and northern states, announced U.S. Attorney Nicolas J. Ganjei. (My Texas Daily)
How the battle to ban THC in Texas could play out.
Lawmakers with the Texas House will vote on a bill that would increase public school funding.
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: The four teams competing in the Men’s NCAA Final Four arrived in San Antonio on Wednesday.
NBA: All three Texas teams came away victorious last night.
All three are idle tonight.
MLB: Jack Leiter shut the Cincinnati Reds down for the second game in a row on Wednesday and the Texas Rangers won 1-0 to take the three-game series. (Yahoo! Sports)
Wilmer Flores homered again and Luis Matos and LaMonte Wade Jr. also went deep to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Rangers are off today while the Astros host Minnesota.
COLLEGE BASEBALL: The Texas Longhorns (23-4 overall / 8-1 SEC) begin a three-game conference series against the Georgia Bulldogs at Disch-Falk Stadium tonight. (Texas Longhorns)
A look at the top museums in Texas you’re probably missing.
