Case dismissed against Hays County corrections officer who killed escaping inmate - Austin news - NewsLocker (2024)

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Hays County District Attorney’s Office announced the dismissal of the deadly conduct charge against a former Hays County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer.PAST COVERAGE | Hays County corrections officer indicted in deadly shooting of inmateIn December 2022, Isaiah Garcia, who was on duty as a corrections officer, shot and killed 36-year-old Joshua Wright as he was attempting to escape custody while at a hospital in Kyle, a press r

New Kyle pipeline will help ensure the city doesn't run out of water, officials say

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) – A new pipeline is being built to help ensure Kyle has enough water to support the city’s consistent growth amid pervasive drought.
Alliance Water, a regional water authority, is nearing completion of its Carrizo-Wilcox Water Project, a 20-mile pipeline that will bring groundwater from the Carrizo-Wicox Aquifer, a large aquifer that spans 60 Texas counties, to Kyle. Once the pipeline is active – around February 2025 – it will be Kyle’s fifth wate

Almost 6M Texans to travel for 4th of July holiday, AAA Texas projects

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Approximately 5.6 million Texans will hit the road or take to the skies to travel for the Fourth of July holiday week, according to travel projections from AAA Texas.Texas' travel projections mark a 5.2% increase in expected travel volume compared to the 2023 holiday. Nationwide, an estimated 70.9 million travelers will venture 50 miles or more from their home for the holiday festivities.
AAA Texas is considering the Fourth of July holiday travel period as Saturday, June 29

US Dept. of State opening new Texas passport agency amid growing demand

Editor's Note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Thursday, June 20, 2024.TEXAS (KXAN) — San Antonio will soon be home to a new passport agency, the U.S. Department of State announced Tuesday.The new Central Texas facility comes as part of a multi-agency expansion via the department, with other planned agencies set to come online in Salt Lake City, Utah; Kansas City, Missouri; Orlando, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Cincinnati, Ohio.
With the six new passp

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Trump holds slight edge over Biden in key swing states post-conviction

Former President Trump boasts a narrow edge over President Biden in critical battlegrounds in the wake of his historic conviction in a New York criminal trial.New Emerson College Polling/The Hill state polls find Trump up four points over Biden in Arizona and Georgia, three points up in Wisconsin and Nevada, and two points up in Pennsylvania. In Michigan, Trump leads by one point, and the pair are dead even in Minnesota.“In our first polling in several key swing states since Trump&rs

Community members to hold candlelight vigil for victim of Round Rock shooting Thursday

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Some members of the Round Rock community are organizing a candlelight vigil to honor the life of a woman who died in a shooting at the city's Juneteenth celebration last weekend.The Austin Honey Badgers Track Club is holding a vigil to honor the life of Lyndsey Vicknair, who died in the shooting.How to help the victims of the Juneteenth Round Rock shootingThe vigil will take place Thursday from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at Webb Middle School on East St. Johns Avenue in Austin.
The track cl

Fox News poll finds Biden ahead of Trump by two points

(The Hill) - President Biden leads former President Trump by two points in a national poll of the presidential election published by Fox News on Wednesday, taking a lead for the first time since last October.A bare majority, 50 percent, of respondents said they would vote for Biden in November, while 48 percent said they would back Trump. It’s a three-point improvement for Biden over last month’s Fox News poll, where Trump led by one point.Wednesday’s poll marks the first time

Tropical Storm Alberto nears Mexico's coast, National Hurricane Center tracking 2 other systems

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is currently tracking Tropical Storm Alberto and two other tropical waves.The NHC said Alberto is nearing Mexico's coast and should move inland shortly.The storm's winds are near 50 mph, with higher gusts. The system is expected to weaken as it moves onshore. It will likely dissipate over Mexico late Thursday.A car sits submerged in water as Tropical Storm Alberto approaches land Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Surfside Beach, Texas. (Jon Sha

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Tropical Storm Alberto makes landfall, National Hurricane Center tracking 2 other systems

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is currently tracking Tropical Storm Alberto and two other tropical waves.The NHC said Tropical Storm Alberto made landfall on Mexico's coast Thursday morning and will continue to move inland throughout the day.The storm's winds are near 45 mph, with higher gusts. The system is expected to weaken as it moves onshore. It will likely dissipate over Mexico late Thursday.The NHC said Alberto is a very large storm so residents in Texas and Mexi

Texas poll tracks voters' views on 2024 election, border security, power grid

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — New polling released Thursday from the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas examines where Texans stand on 2024 candidates, border security and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
2024 electionsIn Texas, the poll shows Donald Trump has a lead over Joe Biden. When polled head to head, Trump stands at 46% and Biden at 39%.The poll also asked who voters would support in a six-way race, including candidates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Jill Stein, Corn

How to help the victims of the Juneteenth Round Rock shooting

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- Community members have started fundraisers to help raise money to support the victims involved in a Round Rock shooting on Saturday at Old Settlers Park.
The Round Rock Police Department on Monday identified two victims killed in the shooting, Lyndsey Vicknair, 33, from Manor and Ara Duke, 54, from Pflugerville.
The shooting also injured 14 people at around 10:50 p.m., after a fight between two groups who were at the event, RRPD said.Lyndsey Vicknair A GoFundMe has be

UT adapts campus landscaping to climate change

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Take a walk down University Avenue on the University of Texas campus in Austin and you will find landscaping that will make you stop and stare. Floral designs in the shape of a star and the university's "UT" logo provide a gateway to the natural beauty of the campus.
Of the 430 acres on UT's campus, 150 of them are solely for landscaping and plants. It takes a team of 105 people, and a yearly budget of $3.5 million, to keep the campus looking pristine. But climate change poses a

Scattered showers return late day

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a good drink of water across Central Texas yesterday, it's likely we add a bit more to the bucket today with another round of showers expected to develop.CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSScattered showers and isolated storms will bubble up this afternoon and evening, courtesy of leftover tropical moisture and daytime heating. This round will not be nearly as widespread as what moved through Wednesday, but those who do see dark skies above could pick up another 0.1"-1.25" of r

More tropical downpours possible today

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a good drink of water across Central Texas yesterday, it's likely we add a bit more to the bucket today with another round of showers expected.ICYMI: Tropical Storm Alberto made landfall this morning at tropical storm strength with winds of 44-50 mph in Tampico, Mexico.CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALSScattered showers and isolated storms will bubble up this afternoon and evening, courtesy of leftover tropical moisture and daytime heating. This round will not be as widespread

WCSO identifies 2 arrested in drug bust, charged with human trafficking

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A total of five people were arrested last week after a drug bust in Taylor, according to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. During the investigation, an additional charge of trafficking a child for sexual conduct was added.On June 12, WCSO executed a search warrant in the 400 block of East Rio Grande Street in Taylor, which resulted in the arrest of all five people for possession of a controlled substance-- more specifically methamphetamine, the agency sai

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Justin Lamkin gave Texas A&M a second straight sensational start, Caden Sorrell homered to break open the game, and the Aggies beat Florida 6-0 on Wednesday night to reach their first College World Series finals.The Aggies (52-13) will play No. 1 national seed Tennessee (58-12) in the best-of-three championship series starting Saturday. It will be an all-SEC final for the second straight year and third time in four.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stori

Round Rock shooting: Police to update investigation Thursday

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department will be giving an update on its investigationinto a shooting at Old Settlers Park that happened over the weekend. It is likely to be tied to the department's search for a suspect.
RRPD originally said it would be briefing the media at 11 p.m. Wednesday. At around 11:10 p.m. police said that update was postponed until Thursday.
"The press conference has been delayed until tomorrow due to pending new information. We appreciate your

Round Rock shooting: Police to give update Wednesday night

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department announced it would be giving an update on its investigationinto a shooting Saturday night at Old Settlers Park. It is likely to be tied to the department's search for a suspect.
Police said a little before 11 p.m. shots were fired at a Juneteenth festival at Old Settlers following a fight between two groups. The shooting left two dead and 14 injured. All of the victims were innocent bystanders, RRPD said.Round Rock police identif

Round Rock shooting: Police to give update Thursday

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department will be giving an update on its investigationinto a shooting at Old Settlers Park that happened over the weekend. It is likely to be tied to the department's search for a suspect.
RRPD originally said it would be briefing the media at 11 p.m. Wednesday. At around 11:10 p.m. police said that update was postponed until Thursday.
That shooting happened at a Juneteenth festival at Old Settlers around 10:50 p.m. Saturday following a f

Police announce arrest of 17-year-old suspect related to deadly Round Rock shooting

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department announced the arrest of a 17-year-old suspect related to the deadly shooting that happened this past weekend at Old Settlers Park.Police identified the suspect as Ricky Thompson III. He's currently facing a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, but police said they expect additional charges to be filed later. Police said the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force took him into custody at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in Pflugerville and booke

LIVE: Round Rock shooting update: 17-year-old arrested

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department said a 17-year-old was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a fatal shooting at Old Settlers Park that happened over the weekend.RRPD originally said it would be briefing the media at 11 p.m. Wednesday. At around 11:10 p.m. police said that update was postponed until Thursday morning.
"The press conference has been delayed until tomorrow due to pending new information. We appreciate your

17-year-old arrested in Round Rock shooting

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department said a 17-year-old was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a fatal shooting at Old Settlers Park that happened over the weekend.Police identified the 17-year-old as Ricky Thompson III. RRPD said he was arrested by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force at 7:30 a.m. Thursday and booked into the Williamson County jail.Mugshot of Ricky Thompson III (Williamson County jail photo)
RRPD originally

Late LAFC goal steals home win from Austin in 1-1 tie

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC had three points and a huge home win against LACFC within their grasp until they didn't.Kei Kamara equalized in the 90th minute for the visiting side to bring the match to a 1-1 draw Wednesday at Q2 Stadium after Austin led most of it. Kamara rose from a tough angle and headed home a cross from Mateusz Bogusz into the far side wall of the goal to beat Brad Stuver to steal a tie in the driving rain.VERDE LIGHTS: It's back for another season! Tune in at 11 a.m. and

Lake Travis ISD discusses designs for new elementary, science facility

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Parents and staff from Lake Travis Independent School District got their first look at preliminary designs for two new facilities that will be built in the district.The district is using 2022 bond dollars to pay for a new elementary school and a new science facility.During Wednesday’s school board meeting, the design firm in charge of the projects showed off what those projects could look like.Elementary number 8, as it is being called for now, will be built on Hamilton Po

Justin Timberlake's attorney speaks out after DWI arrest

(KTLA) — Justin Timberlake's lawyer is speaking out after the singer was charged with a DWI in New York on Tuesday morning
In a statement to Nexstar's KTLA, attorney Edward Burke Jr. said he looks "forward to vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake on these allegations."
"I will have a lot to say at the appropriate time but am currently awaiting full discovery from the District Attorney’s office," he added.Justin Timberlake says he had ‘one martini’ before Long Island arrest

Abbott issues disaster declarationfor 51 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Alberto

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declarationfor 51 counties. The declaration was made as Tropical Storm Alberto began to move through the Gulf of Mexico.A disaster declaration would typically be put in place if there is a threat of imminent disaster.The governor's office said Tropical Storm Alberto was expected to cause widespread and severe property damage, injury and loss of life due to widespread flooding, life-threatening storm surge, damagin

Family promises not to 'wither away' after woman killed at Round Rock concert

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — The backyard at Christopher Duke's home in Pflugerville is where he said he and his wife Ara would always find peace and relaxation after lengthy commutes or stressful days at work. After her death Saturday from a shooting in Round Rock, he is relying on this outdoor space to revisit all of his happy memories of her alongside the flowers and vegetables she planted there.
"I would not want for her to wither away if the roles were reversed," Duke said Wednesday w

Top Chef 'breaks baguettes' with 2024 Olympic hopefuls in new series

(KXAN) — NBC Sports launched a new series called "Breaking Baguettes," allowing viewers an inside look at some of the personalities potentially competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Top Chef finalist Kevin D'Andrea hosts the series from an Austin kitchen. In the show, D'Andrea interviews some of the best athletes in the world while showing them how to make French cuisine.In one of the episodes, D'Andrea, who is from France and now lives in Austin, taught 2020 Tokyo Olympians and University

'It's the same kind of motive:' Thieves target video production companies in Austin, Hays County

BUDA, Texas (KXAN) – Clint Howell said one morning in late April, he realized his Buda video production company had been burglarized.The two people suspected of committing the crime were caught on a surveillance camera.“[Suspects] tried to open a couple of doors with a crowbar and were able to succeed on one of them,” Howell said. “They then filled their white sedan with as much as they could, [loaded] the back seat of their trunk, and left.”Howell

Former Longhorn Ryan Crouser preps for run at third Olympic gold

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's hard to believe that so far into his illustrious track and field career Ryan Crouser won a world championship for the first time, but that's exactly what he did in preparation for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.Crouser, a two-time Olympic champion and world record holder in the shot put, claimed his first World Athletics Indoor championship in March, something the former Texas Longhorn said had been on his mind for quite a while.‘Olympic curse is over’: Aust