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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

Need to renew your passport? An online portal is now open

(THE HILL) - The State Department has opened an online passport renewal portal, allowing a limited number of Americans to submit an application online.The department is conducting a trial for the renewal system over the next several months, with a certain number of applications accepted each day. The beta program launched Wednesday.The online system will open during a midday window daily and will close once the maximum number of applications are submitted, the State Department said.The departmen

'Lucky to be here': Gordon Ramsay speaks out after 'really bad' cycling accident

(WHTM) - Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay shared an "important message" to fans on social media after a serious cycling accident.Ramsay took to social media and posted photos and a video detailing the "really bad accident" that happened in Connecticut."It really shook me, and honestly I'm lucky to be here," he said, sharing before and after images of his ride that included a cracked helmet and torn riding shirt. Throughout the video, which can be seen on Instagram, Ramsay appears visibly shaken."I'm

Starbucks adds its first ‘value menu’ with lower-priced offerings

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission.Details.Starbucks joins the value menu warsThese days, it seems like we’re all trying to stretch our dollars a little further. After the last few years of inflation, grocery bills and other expenses are still super high, leaving somefamilies struggling to pay all their bills. In response, many retailers are beginning to lower their prices —andStarbucksis the latest to try to win back bu

Here's how texting will be different after Apple's iOS 18 update

(NEXSTAR) – On top of the new AI-powered features Apple announced at its World Wide Developers Conference on Monday are several changes coming to the way you'll be texting with the next iPhone software update.
iOS 18 will give iPhone users new options when it comes to customizing their home screen, searching for photos, and categorizing email. You may also notice a few major changes to iMessage, Apple's texting and messaging app.
First up, there's good news for those texting between iPhone

VIDEO: Goats on the loose at Ohio amusem*nt park, days after camels escape

SANDUSKY, Ohio (WJW) — Earlier this week, it was camels on the loose at the Cedar Point amusem*nt park in Ohio. Now, it appears goats made their way out of their pen for a while as well.
Multiple videos posted to TikTok Saturday morning, including the one above, captured the goats making moves outside of their habitat and mingling with park guests.
It all seemingly took place in the Barnyard along the Frontier Trail, where other barn animals, including the alpacas, watched the goats in won

Rare white buffalo reported in Yellowstone National Park

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Standing at the edge of a bluff overlooking the Lamar River in Yellowstone National Park, TJ Ammond stared through binoculars at hundreds of buffalo dotting the verdant valley below.Tan-colored calves frolicked near their mothers while hulking bulls wallowed in mud.RELATED: Rare white bison born at Central Texas ranchAs his wife and young children clustered behind him, Ammond panned the vast herd and cried out: “I see a white one!”“

Earth's average temperature on the rise, report warns

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A statistic on Earth's average temperature from the World Meteorological Organization is cause for concern. The WMO issued a warning earlier this month that it is conceivable that Earth's average temperature from now through 2028 will, for a brief time, surpass 1.5° Celsius, or 34.7° F. This likelihood has risen to an 80% probability.
It's important to know that the 1.5°C climate threshold is the level of warming that the countries who signed the Paris Agreement in 2

2 children among 9 injured in Detroit splash pad shooting

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Nine people were injured, including two young children and their mother, after a shooter opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb where families gathered to escape the summer heat Saturday. Law enforcement tracked a suspect to a home, where the man died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.An 8-year-old boy was shot in the head and in critical condition Saturday night, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said during a news conference. Th

These are the best places to buy a home in Texas, according to Niche

(NEXSTAR) - Buying a home is a major decision that can be very difficult to make. With so many factors to take into consideration like the cost of living in the area, the type of jobs that are available, and if it's an okay place to start a family, it can be a near impossible decision to make.For those of you living in Texas, a study performed by Niche was able to narrow down where exactly in the state were the best places to buy a home.Landing at the top of the list was DeCordova, which is loca

Tropical systems and past flooding

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We continue to watch the Gulf of Mexico as tropical moisture continues to advance westward toward the Texas coast. An area of disturbed weather is expected to organize in the southwestern Gulf early next week. The National Hurricane Center is forecasting good chances of a tropical depression or a tropical storm developing in this area as it moves into northern Mexico sometime in the middle of the week. Even though this potential tropical system will pass well south of our area,