APD releases photos, video of person of interest wanted in connection with southeast Austin homicide - Austin news - NewsLocker (2024)

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Wednesday, the Austin Police Department released photos and video of a person of interest wanted in connection with a southeast Austin homicide that happened late last month.Police identify woman found dead in southeast Austin abandoned homeOn June 21, officers responded around 4:06 p.m. to a call of a dead person who was found in an abandoned home in the 2600 block of Metcalfe Road. Police later identified that person as Alyssa Ann Rivera, 34.The Austin Police Department re

Lake Travis boys finish fourth in national high school golf tournament

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After winning the UIL Class 6A boys golf championship in April, the Lake Travis Cavaliers finished fourth at the 2024 PGA High School National Golf Invitational at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas.Cavs head coach Dustin Payne said as soon as he got an email inviting the team to the national tournament, the kids couldn't get their bags ready fast enough.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at

Lost Creek voted for independence from the City of Austin -- what now?

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Driving through the Lost Creek area, a small community just southwest of downtown Austin, you're not going to see a shortage of American flags heading into Independence Day.
It's a community that values that independence a great deal. This year, it utilized a new state law to disannex from the City of Austin.
"This is new, this is something that hasn't happened yet and we're still figuring it out and figuring out what everything means," said Leslie Odom, a community advocate who

USMNT returns to Austin, Q2 Stadium for international friendly in October

AUSTIN (KXAN) —The United States Soccer Federation announced recently, that the U.S. Men's National Team will make its long-awaited return to Q2 Stadium. On Oct. 12, USMNT will host a friendly match against a familiar North American opponent, Panama.
Coming off a disappointing showing in the Copa America, which included a shocking upset loss to the Panama team, there is a lot of uncertainty within the team. One of the largest storylines post-tournament was the status of current manager Gre

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Texas inmates in uncooled prisons plead for relief in another hot summer

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- As the summer heats up, some of the Texas' nearly 90,000 inmates living in uncooled prisons are begging for relief. Reports of dehydration, heat rash, and desperate attempts to cool down with toilet water accentuate years-long demands to air-condition the state's prison system."I will never forget the inmate who was drinking from a toilet last summer because the ice cooler was without water and ice all day," one inmate at TDCJ's Coffield Unit wrote in a letter to KXAN last mo

Some worry Taylor firework show could impact egret colony

TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) – Two years after a video surfaced showing hundreds of birds startled by fireworks, which caused them to fly into power lines and explode a transformer, some in Taylor are still concerned.The island and lake in Taylor’s Murphy Park hosts thousands of herons and egrets. KXAN previously reported that many birds were killed in the incident.Egrets are migratory birds protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. This means anything that causes potential h

Whole Foods helping Austin-based brands go national

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- Inside Whole Foods Markets, you can spot one Austin-based brand after another.Where was the original Whole Foods Market in Austin?Some of those businesses are expanding to even more stores outside the state. Tacodeli recently announced it is taking some of its salsas and queso nationwide."Tacodeli is one example of many Austin homegrown brands that started out small in a group of stores here in Austin and grew," said Whole Foods PrincipalForager for Local & Emerging B

APD: Son accused of stabbing father in south Austin homicide

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder in the death of his father, the Austin Police Department said in a release Wednesday.APD said officers arrived at the home on Windrift Way in south Austin around 5:39 p.m. Monday and found footprints that led to the garage of the home and the living room. Officers found Hayden Craig Lerond, 22, "lying on the floor with blood on his knees." He was later taken to the hospital to be evaluated for minor injuries, police sai

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What Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers said about each other at Manning Passing Academy

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Who should be the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns is one of the hottest debates among college football pundits and fans across the country, even though right now there isn't any question on who it should be.Quinn Ewers is coming back for his third year leading the Longhorns offense and will be the guy until coach Steve Sarkisian says he isn't, but there's always sophom*ore Arch Manning waiting in the wings with that rocket right arm he showed off in the Longhorn

April 2024: Which local restaurants received a perfect health inspection score?

The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Wednesday, July 3, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just under 500 locations were inspected by Austin Public Health in April, and 65 of those received perfect health inspection scores.Due to a much smaller pool of completed inspections, the share of perfect scores may seem inflated. However, April is a slower month for inspections each year. In April 2023, APH inspected 564 locations with 9.9% of those locations earning perfect scores.

Answering your questions about Texas ending state vehicle inspections

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting in 2025, Texas will no longer require car owners to complete state vehicle inspections in order to renew a non-commercial vehicle registration. The new law sparked questions from KXAN's viewers and social media followers.Mandatory Texas vehicle safety inspections end in six monthsIf you have a question about the registration changes that you want us to look into, please email us at [emailprotected] this mean more unsafe cars on the road?“The first line

Round Rock Sports Center kicks off expansion project

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Expansion plans are underway at the Round Rock Sports Center, with construction expected to wrap in early 2026. Once completed, the development work will add two new courts for a total of eight at the facility, city officials said in a release Monday.The Round Rock Sports Center first opened in January 2014 to support both sports recreation and events. The existing 82,800-square-foot facility features six basketball courts that can also be used as 12 volleyball c

Tropical Storm Alberto didn't aid South Texas' drought as expected

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — South Texas has been experiencing a three-year drought, leaving the lower Rio Grande area in a critical state with two of the region's major water reservoirs at record-low levels.
In mid-June, the arrival of a Tropical Storm Alberto near the Texas Coast brought hope for relief, but it failed to deliver enough rainfall to help with drought conditions.Dr. Mark Wentzel — a hydrologist in the surface water division at the Water Development Board — said there was

City limiting parking at Commons Ford park starting July 4 once capacity reached

Editor's note: The video above is from previous coverage about neighbors telling KXAN about overcrowding at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan ParkAUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Wednesday, the City of Austin said in a release it will limit parking at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park for July 4, as well as for other "high use periods."Starting Thursday, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) "will limit parking to specified areas within Commons Ford," the release said.There is one way in and out

39 Texas emergency agencies to prepare for Hurricane Beryl response, recovery efforts

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing 39 Texas Emergency Management Council agencies to begin preparations to aid in hurricane response and recovery work, he announced in a release Wednesday.Alongside those preparations, Abbott is requesting teams develop around-the-clock staffing plans for the State Emergency Operations Center, in the event Hurricane Beryl hits the TexasGulf Coast, the release added.RELATED: The Latest on Hurricane BerylAs of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Hurricane Ber

Police: Man's body recovered from Colorado River in Bastrop

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Wednesday, July 3, 2024.BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) -- A man's body was recovered in the Colorado River in Bastrop after he reportedly didn't resurface from the water Wednesday, according to the Bastrop Police Department.
Police said officers were dispatched shortly after 11 a.m. following reports of a man struggling in the water who did not resurface.
The man was recovered from the river in an area just south of St

How expensive will the average Texas cookout be this 4th of July?

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Wednesday, July 3, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Is it really Independence Day if you aren't grilling?
Experts with Texas A&M University said the Fourth of July is the second of a three-part grilling trifecta, sandwiched between Memorial Day and Labor Day. This year, experts said some kinds of meat are slightly more expensive than last year, while others are offering a bit more bang for customers' bucks."We h

79-year-old dies after single-vehicle crash

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department released the identity of a 79-year-old man who died after he was in a single-vehicle crash in south Austin last month.
APD said officers responded shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, June 28 to a single-vehicle crash in the 1200 block of West Ben White Boulevard Service Road.MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2024?The driver, identified by APD as Gerald Farcus, 79, was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. &nbs

Police investigating suspected homicide in east Austin

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Wednesday, July 3, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating a suspected homicide in east Austin Wednesday morning, the agency said in a social media post.Police said the investigation is near 4400 Airport Boulevard. APD expects to provide a media briefing around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.This is a developing story.

2 deaths at east Austin apartment complex investigated as homicide

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating a suspected homicide in east Austin Wednesday morning, the agency said in a social media post.Police said the investigation is near 4400 Airport Boulevard. APD expects to provide a media briefing around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.This is a developing story.

Former advisor to Austin city official sentenced to probation in federal conspiracy case

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Wednesday, July 3, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A former senior policy advisor to a City of Austin official was sentenced in federal court in connection with a conspiracy case dating back to 2015, according to the Department of Justice.
Frank Rodriguez, 73, of Dripping Springs, was sentenced by a federal court to three years of probation and ordered to pay $21,375 in restitution for conspiring to misapply federal fun

CapMetro offering free rides on the 4th of July after 5 p.m.

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Wednesday, July 3, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Happy Independence Day!
Those seeking a ride to the City of Austin's annual Fourth of July orchestra performance and fireworks show can utilize CapMetro's services for free Thursday evening. The Austin transit authority will waive all service fares after 5 p.m., with multiple routes transporting customers to the Star Spangled Fest at Auditorium Shores.RELATED: Wha

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's the time of the year when we have to pay a little extra attention to our puppies and kittens who are afraid of the loud noises from fireworks. Some four-footed friends have no issue dealing with the fireworks, but there are others who are frightened by the ruckus.
There are several things pet owners can do to help their animals fare better on July 4. KXAN's Rich Segal spoke with Dr. Kelly Hopkins from Bluebonnet Animal Hospital about how we can do an efficient job of keepin

Austin lane closed for nearly 2 years without any roadwork

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Driving Austin roads is a long trip down memory lane for Michael Reyes, who was "born and raised" here.Reyes has witnessed the changes over time on roads like East Ben White Boulevard.“I remember when it was just lanes and stoplights,” Reyes said.Austin Code busy with illegal dumping as trash piles up outside wildlife sanctuaryHe’s a true local long accustomed to change, congestion and construction. But when it comes to the signs, flashing arrow and constructio

U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to Texas’ age verification requirement for p*rn sites

AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear an attempt by the adult entertainment industry to overturn a Texas law that requires p*rnographic websites to verify the age of their users.The court will hear the arguments from the Free Speech Coalition, an association of adult entertainment industries and this state during its next term, which begins in the fall.House Bill 1181 was signed by Gov.Greg Abbottinto law last year and requires users to upload a p

Hurricane Beryl's forecast cone now into Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Highs reached triple digits for the 6th day in a row in Austin (101º at Camp Mabry on Wednesday), but we've only got a couple more triple digits on the way this week.As we look ahead to the Fourth of July it will be a hot and dry day with highs pushing up to 101º in Austin.It will be very warm, but dry, for fireworks viewing Thursday evening. Of course, the air will get rather smoky later in the night thanks to those fireworks.Warm and dry for the fireworks showFirst:

Hurricane Beryl's forecast cone almost into Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- High pressure is still the main weather feature dominating Central Texas weather. A few cities will reach a high of 100° or a degree or two higher later this afternoon.Today's normal high is 95°As we look ahead to the Fourth of July it will be a hot and dry day with highs pushing into the triple digits again.It will be very warm, but dry, for fireworks viewing Thursday evening. Of course, the air will get rather smoky later in the night thanks to those fireworks.Warm and

Hurricane Beryl heading to Jamaica

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- High pressure is still the main weather feature dominating Central Texas weather. A few cities will reach a high of 100° or a degree or two higher later this afternoon.Today's normal high is 95°Milam County is in another Heat Advisory until 8 p.m.Warm and dry for the fireworks showA typical 4th of July forecast means hot and dry weather as folks gather for the symphony and the fireworks display. No rain is forecast.The chance of rain goes up as we move closer to the week

Hurricane Beryl affecting Jamaica

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- High pressure is still the main weather feature dominating Central Texas weather. A few cities will reach a high of 100° or a degree or two higher later this afternoon.Today's normal high is 95°Milam County is in another Heat Advisory until 8 p.m.Warm and dry for the fireworks showA typical 4th of July forecast means hot and dry weather as folks gather for the symphony and the fireworks display. No rain is forecast.The chance of rain goes up as we move closer to the week

Round Rock parade will have heavy law enforcement presence following Juneteenth tragedy

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The City of Round Rock said there will be a "heavy law enforcement presence" at its annual Fourth of July parade and celebrations after a recent Juneteenth event ended in a tragic shooting that left two people dead and 14 injured.
The parade will kick off at 8:30 a.m., running up Mays Street through downtown and ending at U.S. 79. At noon, the festivities will continue with Frontiers Day at Old Settlers Park. Activities will happen throughout the day with fireworks st