A body was found lying face down in a creek off of Lovell Drive early Friday morning. The victim had obvious signs of gunshot wounds.
Police have no suspects at this time.
Yesterday’s incident is Austin’s 16th homicide of 2025.
APD has released new information in a road rage incident on April 9 that is now being considered the city’s 17th murder of the year after the victim died Friday.
A collision Friday between a motorcyclist and a vehicle sent the bike rider to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
AFD responded to a fire on the balcony of a 4th floor unit in the Spring Villas Apartments in South Austin yesterday.
Austin police need help identifying and locating a robbery suspect.
Three teenagers are in custody for allegedly ambushing a man and stealing his car earlier this week in Southeast Austin. (CBS Austin)
A significant propane leak caused a powerful explosion earlier this week in northwest Austin, injuring six individuals and completely destroying a newly constructed home. The blast also resulted in damage to neighboring properties, the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office reported.
The 66-year-old South Austin man arrested Thursday after bomb-making materials were discovered in his home had a previous record of manufacturing explosives and was still on probation.
Aldrich’s attorney says the public mental health system failed his client. (CBS Austin)
City and county officials say child abuse is a growing problem.
Following an earlier announcement this month about the potential closure of Dobie Middle School this fall due to persistent academic struggles, Austin school district administrators informed Lamar Middle School families on Thursday night that relocating Dobie students to their North Central Austin campus is “one of the possibilities under serious consideration.” (Austin American-Statesman)
Austin’s planning department is exploring the development of a special district plan for East Austin’s rapidly expanding area. This approach would be similar to the Northeast District planning process, which addressed the part of East Austin within the 78702 and 78721 ZIP codes. (Austin Business Journal)
X user @TheATX1 reported on planning of a development project in the works for the area at South Congress and Riverside.
The Watershed Protection Department has released its 2024 annual report, highlighting a lengthy list of achievements in flood prevention, future flood preparedness and erosion control projects in several corners of the city. (Austin Monitor)
The Southern Regional Climate Center at Texas A&M was among four Regional Climate Centers nationwide that ceased operations due to lack of funding on Thursday. (KXAN-TV)
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The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest annual meteor showers known to humankind, will once again grace Earth’s sky beginning this week.
This year, the meteors are expected to come into view on Wednesday night and last through April 25. (KUT 90.5)
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick urged the Senate, where he holds significant influence, to accept the House’s school voucher proposal, bypassing inter-chamber negotiations and paving the way for the Legislature’s long-sought approval of the program. (Texas Tribune)
Federal judges have ordered immigration officials to temporarily restore the legal status of three people from India who came to Texas on student visas. (Texas Tribune)
The confirmed number of measles cases in Texas is nearing 600 after new numbers were released Friday.
Texas added 26,500 positions over the month of March to reach a total of 14,282,600 nonfarm jobs across the state. Additionally, from March 2024 to March 2025, the state added 192,000 non-farm jobs – the most of any state. (KVUE-TV)
Why are Texas highway flyovers so high?
Some of the state’s highest leaders are calling on President Donald Trump to issue a federal disaster declaration in the wake of devastating rains that inundated the Rio Grande Valley late last month. (My San Antonio)
The family of a 17-year-old high school student who was killed in a stabbing in Frisco is facing ongoing harassment, including prank 911 calls that have led to police responses at their homes.
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASEBALL: In his first career start, left fielder Jonah Williams drove in three runs to guide No. 1 Texas to an 8-3 victory over No. 8 Auburn on Friday night at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. (Texas Longhorns)
Texas will go for the sweep today. No game tomorrow on Easter Sunday.
MLB: A win for the Astros last night and a loss for the Rangers. (Yahoo! Sports)
Both teams resume play today.
NBA: A tumultuous NBA season for the Dallas Mavericks came to a merciful end last night in Memphis. (Yahoo! Sports)
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was rushed to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency at a local restaurant earlier this week. (Fox7 Austin)
NHL: The Dallas Stars begin their postseason tonight in Colorado.
Dallas lost their last eight games heading into the series against the Avalanche.
MLS: Austin FC returns to Q2 Stadium this afternoon for the team’s fifth home match of the season. The VERDE & Black will take on LA Galaxy at 12:45 p.m. (Austin FC)
The 30th annual Austin Reggae Fest is happening this weekend and along with music, the festival is raising money to support the Central Texas Food Bank.
