APD releases photos of suspects after deadly shooting near Austin Waffle House - Austin news - NewsLocker (2024)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department released photos Monday of four men believed to be involved in a deadly shooting on June 8 outside of an Austin Waffle House.Police said two people were shot, one fatally, after an argument between two groups around 6 a.m. at a Waffle House on Dessau Road in northeast Austin. APD said the suspects left the scene after the shooting.MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2024?APD previously identified Tykeisha Lewis, 25, as the victi

Texas sets emergency resources in motion ahead of tropical storm threat

Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest from theKXAN First Warning Weatherteam.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency response teams Monday ahead of a potential tropical storm this week near the Texas-Mexico border.KXAN First Warning Weather forecastOn Monday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center released its first forecast cone for a storm that could become Tropical Storm Alberto. According to KXAN First Warning Weather Chief Meteorologist

Texas lands highly touted 2026 quarterback recruit, son of former NBA player

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas football's latest verbal commitment is from the top quarterback in the 2026 class and son of a former professional basketball player.Dia Bell, a 5-star quarterback from American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida and son of 12-year NBA veteran Raja Bell, said Tuesday he intends to be a Longhorn. According to the 247Sports composite rankings, he's the top 2026 Florida recruit and No. 2 quarterback in the country.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports s

Horns Report: Longhorns starting to appear on Olympic team rosters around the world

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On this week's Horns Report, we're focusing on Olympic sports and some Longhorns could make a big name for themselves in Paris coming up.Texas decathlete Leo Neugebauer rewrote the NCAA record book in the multi-event discipline, crushing his collegiate record to win his second consecutive outdoor title with 8,961 points at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Not only did the performance easily win another NCAA title for him, it was the sixth-highest score ever at any level and

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Judge orders Kaitlin Armstrong to pay $15 million to family of murder victim Moriah Wilson

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Convicted murderer Kaitlin Armstrong has been ordered to pay $15 million to the family of Anna "Mo" Wilson as part of a civil lawsuit, a judge ruled Monday.KXAN reported in May that Wilson's parents filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit against Armstrong. Judge Daniella DeSata Lyttle granted $5 million each to Karen and Eric Wilson for "mental anguish, including emotional pain, torment and suffering from the death of [their] daughter," according to court documents.Both paren

1 hospitalized following crash at FM 973, FM 812 intersection

AUSTIN (KXAN) — All northbound and southbound lanes of FM 973 are closed at its intersection with FM 812 in Austin due to a crash, the Texas Department of Transportation's Austin District shared on social media Monday afternoon.TxDOT kickstarts speed study on Central Texas road amid traffic surgeAustin-Travis County EMS confirmed it was responding to a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck at that intersection. The call came in just before 2 p.m. and involved two vehicles, per a soci

Annunciation House in court: Paxton asks El Paso judge to shut down migrant shelter

EL PASO (Nexstar) -- Migrant shelter Annunciation House defended itself in court Monday against the state's attempts to close its door following unverified claims the charity amounts to a "stash house" aiding illegal immigrants.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a judge to pause the shelter's operations following the state's attempt to collect a swath of records that the shelter has fought. Paxton accuses the shelter of encouraging people to cross the border illegally and hindering law

Air traffic controller staffing issues caused delays Sunday at Austin airport

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is back to normal Monday after arrivals were delayed Sunday evening.
The delays were caused by air traffic controller staffing issues, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The first arrival delays alert was issued around 5:30 p.m. Sunday.Memo: ‘Drastic steps’ needed to properly staff Austin airport tower"Operations are normal after the FAA briefly slowed the flow of flights into Austin-Bergstrom International

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Netanyahu dissolves influential War Cabinet after key partner bolted from government

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet that has overseen the fighting in Gaza, a government spokesperson said Monday, a move that comes days after a key member of the body bolted from the government over frustration with the Israeli leader's handling of the war.
The move was widely expected following the departure earlier this month of Benny Gantz, a centrist former military chief. Gantz's absence from the government increase

Round Rock police identify victims killed in Old Settlers Park shooting

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock police on Monday released the names of the two victims who were killed in a shooting Saturday night at Old Settlers Park.
The two victims were identified as 33-year-old Lyndsey Vicknair from Manor and 54-year-old Ara Duke from Pflugerville.The shooting, which also injured 14 others, occurred during a Juneteenth celebration at the park around 10:50 p.m., following a fight between two groups who were at the event, Round Rock police said.‘Turn yours

Family of armadillos takes mud bath to beat the heat at Inks Lake State Park

INKS LAKE, Texas (KXAN) — A family of armadillos was caught on camera taking a mud bath while trying to beat the heat.Inks Lake State Park posted the video to their Facebook page on Friday, saying, "Mud isn't just for exfoliation!"The park said the sighting of four siblings all at once is somewhat rare. Nine-banded armadillos are native to Texas. They're the only mammal to always give birth to identical quadruplets.QUIZ: State bird to state nickname — Do you know Texas’ offici

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The "King of Country Music" is now the "King of Broken Records."
Fans showed up big for George Strait in College Station Saturday, helping him break a concert attendance record.
Texas A&M Athletics announced on social media that Strait broke the record for the largest U.S. ticketed show with 110,905 fans at Kyle Field.
Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman also performed alongside him Saturday night.
This surpassed Texas A&M's long-standing stadium record of 110,633 fa

A speed warning chime in every car? It's coming, and Americans are onboard

(TestMiles) - Imagine driving down the highway, your favorite tune blasting, when suddenly a chime reminds you you're over the speed limit. Annoying? Maybe. Necessary? Absolutely. And guess what? Most Americans are on board with it.In a world where speeding contributes to over a quarter of U.S. traffic fatalities – over 12,000 deaths in 2022 alone – the push for Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) systems is gaining traction. According to a survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Saf

Economist: Austin rent decline gives clues about home price direction

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas is no longer leading the way in housing costs well above what's expected.A study by Florida Atlantic University compares current housing costs to what you should expect to pay based on historical price data.
The April 2024 study has the Austin market ranked as number 87 in the country, with the average house costing $470,662. That's compared to the expected price of $418,514, a 12.46% premium cost.Reports: Austin-Round Rock 15th in US for apartment vacancies;

Project Connect trial halts, punted to Third Court of Appeals

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A trial centered around the validity of the funding structure behind Austin's Project Connect mass transit system began and quickly halted Monday, as Attorney General Ken Paxton's office filed an interlocutory appeal to delay proceedings.That appeal from the AG's office is centered around whether or not Austin Transit Partnership — the local government corporation created and tasked with developing the Project Connect mass transit system — has the jurisdiction t

Project Connect trial begins Monday — and will likely halt just as quickly

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A trial centered around the validity of the funding structure behind Austin's Project Connect mass transit system is set to begin Monday -- but will likely halt just as quickly as Attorney General Ken Paxton's office is expected to file an interlocutory appeal to delay proceedings just as quickly, per a Monday news release.If filed as expected, the appeal "will freeze the trial on the merits of our lawsuit as well as freeze the Austin Transit Partnership's (ATP) attempt to

Here's what's at stake in Project Connect trial beginning Monday

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A trial centered around the validity of the funding structure behind Austin's Project Connect mass transit system is set to begin Monday.The consolidated case will take up two key issues: a bond validation petition filed in February by the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) — the local government corporation created and tasked with development Project Connect, including its light rail system — to validate the light rail's funding structure, as well as a lawsuit fi

City of Round Rock to offer mental health resources following Juneteenth shooting

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Round Rock is offering mental health resources to help individuals and families heal in the aftermath of Saturday's shooting at a Juneteenth event at Old Settler's Park.
“We encourage everyone affected by this tragedy to understand the importance of prioritizing your mental health and take advantage of these resources,” said Crisis Response Unit Program Manager Annie Burwell. “Together, as a community, we can support each other and begin the process

Tropical moisture surge to bring widespread rain

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day dawned with a partly to mostly cloudy sky. There were a few areas of light rain that moved in from the southeast traveling to the northwest.Lows were warm with muggy air. Most lows were in the mid to upper 70s. Camp Mabry's low was 79°, 6° above normal. The airport's low was 76°.Low rain chances are in today's forecast for areas east of I-35 especially for Fayette and Lee Counties. The Hill Country should be rain-free today. Most highs will peak in the low to

Rain chances improving

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Low rain chances are in today's forecast for areas east of I-35 especially for Fayette and Lee Counties. The Hill Country should be rain-free today. Most highs will peak in the low to mid 90s with southeast wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 to 30 mph will be possible this afternoon.Today's normal high is 94°A large area of disturbed weather continues over Central America, the Yucatan Peninsula and the waters of the southwest Gulf of Mexico and the northwest Car

Developing tropical storm expected to bring heavy rain

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The National Hurricane Center have released their first forecast cone for what they expect will be our first named storm of the season.For now, Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 should become Tropical Storm Alberto late tonight or into Tuesday.Forecast track for Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 (NHC)The forecast brings the expected tropical storm into Mexico, but that doesn't mean we stay dry here.Heavy rounds of rain and storms are possible the next few days with the heaviest coming o

American tourist found dead on small Greek island; 3 other tourists still missing

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A missing American tourist has been found dead on a beach on a small Greek island west of Corfu, local media reported.The body of the man was found Sunday on a rocky, fairly remote beach on the island of Mathraki by another tourist. He had been reported missing Thursday by his host, a Greek-American friend. The tourist had last been seen Tuesday at a cafe in the company of two female tourists who have since left the island.No further details about the victim, includin

Israeli officials say Netanyahu has dissolved the War Cabinet after key partner bolted government

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet tasked with steering the war in Gaza, Israeli officials said Monday, a move that comes days after a key member of the body bolted the government over frustrations surrounding the Israeli leader's handling of the war.
The move was widely expected following Benny Gantz's departure earlier this month, which he said came after mounting frustrations over Netanyahu's handling of the war. Gantz

Austin to host emergency preparedness event on Tuesday

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) is set to host an emergency preparedness pop-up at Spicewood Springs Branch Library on June 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Representatives from HSEM, city departments and partners in public safety will be on-site to provide tips, information, and supplies, according to a press release.
HSEM said the first 25 guests will receive an emergency supply kit, with a limit of one per household.
The press release said the e

Did you know Austin has a pro pickleball team?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Did you know Austin has a pro Pickleball team? The Texas Ranchers are one of the 22 teams in Major League Pickleball."Our mission is to become Americas pickleball team and the most valuable and highest grossing franchise in the league," said Texas Ranchers CEO Evan Floersch.The team consists of four players who were picked in a draft."We've got Christian Alshon, who was our number one overall draft pick," said Floersch. "We have Etta Wright, who is the only Tongan in the sp

Austin FC 'focusing on who they have' during tight schedule, Copa America absences

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Already with a thin roster, missing two major contributors was not an ideal situation for Austin FC in a 2-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids on Saturday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.Midfielder Dani Pereira and central defender Julio Cascante are training for the Copa America tournament with their respective national teams, Venezuela and Costa Rica, and won't be available for at least the next three Austin FC matches during the tournament's group stage. The clu

"The world is on fire:" McCaul on countering threats from China, Russia, Iran

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- As chairman of the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee, Austin's Michael McCaul has been one of the most outspoken voices encouraging US leaders to proactively counteract threats abroad.
The threat of another war, McCaul said, "keeps him up at night." After spearheading a trio of foreign aid packages for Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel, he ignored China's warnings and visited Taiwan's new president in a show of solidarity.
McCaul spoke with Nexstar's Ryan Chandler this week a

ChatGPT can design workouts — but Austin personal trainer cautions against them

AUSTIN (KXAN) — While ChatGPT and other forms of artificial intelligence prompt systems are growing in popularity, one Austin personal trainer is cautioning people to do their research before employing the technology to develop fitness programs.Abel Koury has been a nutrition coach and personal trainer for six years, as well as works as a research and data analyst. He said he loves to combine evidence-based research into his nutrition and fitness work.
When it comes to personal training, t

AMBER Alert for San Antonio 15-year-old ends

UPDATE: The Texas Department of Public Safety has discontinued this AMBER alert, and said that the child has been found. The original story is below.SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KXAN) — An AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old girl last seen in San Antonio, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Sunday afternoon.The girl is described as a 5'4", 150-pound white female with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen around 6 a.m. on Thursday near 191 West Loop 1604 South in

'Checking for a pulse': Attendees helped victims of Round Rock Juneteenth festival shooting

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A shooting at a Round Rock Juneteenth event left two people dead and as many as a dozen others injured, including children, according to local officials.
The Round Rock Police Department says a fight broke out between two groups, which led to the shooting. Police say all of the victims were innocent bystanders.
We're now hearing from some of the people who stepped in to help those victims -- including Amber Megens, a nurse for more than a decade. Megens told KXAN she showed up a