Multiple were injured after a man fell off his boat which crashed into a Lake LBJ sandbar - Austin news - NewsLocker (2024)

KINGSLAND, Texas (KXAN) – Multiple people were injured Saturday afternoon at Lake Lyndon B. Johnson after a driver fell off his boat, which maintained power, and crashed into a crowded sandbar, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departmnet.Officials said three people were transported to hospitals and one person was arrested. A TPWD spokesperson said the investigation is ongoing.“It was one of the most terrifying experiences I've ever had,” said James Schleich

Suspect pointed gun at him, now his taco stand struggles after SWAT incident

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Saxx Williams has been running his taco/burger stand for less than two years out of the Texcoma gas station kitchen in southeast Austin.
After a SWAT incident on May 21, he was out of work for two weeks, forced to throw out food contaminated by toxins used by the SWAT team. The gas station was left with shattered glass, and is now boarded up after a standoff with a man police shot and killed.APD identifies man shot by police officer at southeast Austin gas stationAs of Tues

Man pointed gun at him, now his taco stand struggles after SWAT incident

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Saxx Williams has been running his taco/burger stand for less than two years out of the Texcoma gas station kitchen in southeast Austin.
After a SWAT incident on May 21, he was out of work for two weeks, forced to throw out food contaminated by toxins used by the SWAT team. The gas station was left with shattered glass, and is now boarded up after a standoff with a man police shot and killed.APD identifies man shot by police officer at southeast Austin gas stationAs of Tues

The stage is set: It's No. 1 Texas vs. No. 2 Oklahoma in the WCWS championship series

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Women's College World Series championship series will feature the top two teams in the country.No. 2 Oklahoma outlasted No. 4 Florida 6-5 with a walk-off home run by Jayda Coleman in the eighth inning in an elimination semifinal Tuesday. Now, the mighty Sooners take on top-seeded Texas for the crown starting Wednesday at Devon Field in Oklahoma City.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newslett

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Man who went viral for driving during Zoom court hearing had license restored in 2022

(NewsNation) — A Michigan man who attended a Zoom court hearing while supposedly driving with a suspended license was sent to jail due to an apparent clerical error.Corey Harris attended a virtual hearing May 15 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on charges related to a traffic stop last year. In video footage, Judge Cedric Simpson appeared dumbfounded that Harris would appear before him while behind the wheel of a vehicle with a suspended driver's license.
Harris’ bond was revoked, and he was

Nebraska woman who was pronounced dead found alive at funeral home

(NewsNation) — A Nebraska woman who had been pronounced dead at a nursing home this week was later found to be alive by a funeral home worker who noticed she was still breathing.Constance Glantz, 74, had been placed on hospice care at Mulberry Nursing Home in Waverly, Nebraska. Nursing home staff said she was dead at 9:44 a.m. Monday morning, and she was taken to a funeral home in Lincoln.Then, at 11:45 a.m., the Lincoln Police Department and the Lincoln Fire and Rescue were dispatched to

80 percent of 2021 blackouts preventable with addition of Texas to national grid: Study

(The Hill) — Integrating Texas’ self-contained electrical grid with the broader national grid could prevent mass power outages like those suffered in the Lone Star state during a 2021 cold snap, according to research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.In the study, from MIT’s Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research, the researchers modeled the effects of a bill introduced by Reps. Greg Casar (D-Texas) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) that would conn

Lake Travis water levels affecting some businesses, others staying afloat

AUSTIN (KXAN) – It has been a couple of years since Lake Travis has been closer to full than empty. On Tuesday, the lake level is nearly 41%.The low levels have been hard on some businesses. Lake Travis Waterloo Adventures confirmed that – because of low lake levels – it would not be opening its obstacle course for the 2024 season.Other businesses on the lake said the press surrounding lower lake levels has been more detrimental than having less water.“W

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Austin resident claims $1 million winning Powerball ticket

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A lucky Austin resident has claimed a winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million.The person, who has remained anonymous, purchased the ticket in the March 23 drawing. The ticket was bought at a 7-Eleven at 9704 Giles Lane in northeast Austin.The winning Quick Pick ticket matched all five of the white balls, but not the red Powerball.Powerball jackpots start at $20 million and roll over from drawing to drawing if there is no winner. The largest jackpot ever won in the game wa

Downtown parking lot being used as homeless resource center this summer

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Heading into another summer of dangerous temperatures, the City of Austin -- in partnership with non-profit Urban Alchemy -- have converted a parking lot in downtown Austin into a place people experiencing homelessness can get reprieve and be connected to resources.
The location is being called "the Oasis." According to Austin's Homeless Strategy Officer, David Gray, it will be open seven days a week to provide relief from the heat, water, connection to Urban Alchemy staff and t

Bastrop film studios expected to fully open in 2025

BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A major film studio project in Bastrop County is on track to open in late 2025, the studio CEO said.
Alton Butler, CEO and owner of Line 204,said the first studios could be ready before the end of 2024, but the full project is expected to finish in late 2025.PREVIOUS: Bastrop film studios to open in late 2024Details of theproject were first shared in 2021. The development along the Colorado River will have stages, office space, warehouses, roadwa

Downtown road closures planned Wednesday for Maudie's Moonlight Margarita Run

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Several road closures are planned near Lady Bird Lake Wednesday evening, as runners ring in Global Running Day with Maudie's Moonlight Margarita Run.The 5K race begins at 8 p.m. at Auditorium Shores, with runners heading across the South First Street Bridge and heading down West Cesar Chavez Street before turning around at Austin High School to head back to the finish line.Proceeds benefit The Trail Conservancy, and participants are welcomed to enjoy music and Tex-Mex food follo

Travis County DA asking higher court to reverse 'unlawful' Daniel Perry pardon

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Travis County district attorney's office plans to take action against Gov. Greg Abbott in response to what it believes was an "unlawful" pardon of a man convicted of murder in the death of a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.
Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry May 16, one week after he was sentenced to 25 years in prison. The former Army sergeant was working for Uber when he drove into a crowd of protesters who started kicking and hitting his car, court testimony show

Daniel Perry pardon: Travis County DA discusses next steps

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Travis County district attorney plans to take action in response to the pardon of a man convicted of murder in the death of a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry May 16, one week after he was sentenced to 25 years in prison. The former Army sergeant was working for Uber when he drove into a crowd of protesters who started kicking and hitting his car, court testimony showed. He shot protester Garrett Foster, himself an Air Force veteran

Where keeping cool could cost the most this summer: new report

(NEXSTAR) — While average heating costs were projected to drop over the winter, Americans aren't likely to be as lucky when it comes to cooling costs this summer. Instead, new predictions say the financial burden of staying cool could reach its highest level in a decade.
Between June and September, the average cost of home cooling will be $719, up nearly 8% over last year, according to projections from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) and the Center for Energy,

Major pipeline planned to cross Central Texas

Central Texas (FOX 44) - A new natural gas pipeline has been proposed to stretch across 27 Texas Counties and to pass through Central Texas. Three Open House meetings in the area are scheduled in June to provide information on this project.DeLa Express has announced plans to construct the 42-inch-diameter line to stretch about 690 miles - from a point near Red Bluff in Loving County to a point near Moss Bluff in Calcasieu Parish in Louisiana.
The company also plans to construct five lateral pipe

Dog left in hot U-Haul nearly an hour while owners went to Florida beach: police

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Florida officers rescued a dog Sunday after it was locked inside a hot U-Haul truck while its owners went to the beach.The dog had been inside the moving truck with its windows "cracked only slightly" for nearly an hour without any water, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department."The temperature outside at the time was 86 degrees with no cloud cover, meaning the temperature inside the vehicle was likely 100 degrees or more," the police department wrote on Facebook

TxDOT sues several displaced properties amid planned I-35 expansion

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An Austin-based attorney representing more than a dozen property owners displaced by the upcoming Interstate 35 expansion in downtown Austin confirmed the Texas Department of Transportation has filed lawsuits against several of his clients over property acquisitions.More than 100 residences and businesses along the eight-mile project corridor -- running along I-35 from U.S. Highway 290 East to State Highway 71 and Ben White Boulevard -- were marked for displacement due to the pl

What age can kids stay home alone in Texas?

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Kids in Texas are kicking off summer break from school. However, that doesn't mean their parents are off as well. This poses the question, "At what age can parents leave kids alone?"The short answer, according to Texas law, all boils down to “reasonableness."
The Texas Penal Code for Abandoning or Endangering Child defined abandon as leaving a child in any place “providing reasonable and necessary care for the child.” The code said, “any place under circ

New border security rules go into effect 'immediately'

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — President Joe Biden today is announcing strict measures to close the border "immediately" because of high levels of illegal immigration, as well as stricter screening methods for those seeking asylum, senior administration officials confirmed Tuesday.Biden prepares an order that would shut down asylum if a daily average of 2,500 migrants arrive
"With Congress failing to act, illegal crossings in our border remain too high for our systems effectively. In th

Texas has one the best US cities for grilling meat, new ranking shows

(NEXSTAR) — Summer is quickly approaching, and with the higher temperatures come more reasons to be outdoors with some meat on the grill. It's an American summer tradition — but a new analysis found that cookouts in some Lone Star State areas might be easier (and more cost-effective) than in others.In fact, one Texas city made the national top 10 of best cities for grilling meat.2 Texas cities are among the ‘dirtiest’ in US: studyTo figure this out, lawn care industry ne

Ascension electronic health records restored after ransomware attack

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Doctors and nurses at Ascension Seton in Austin can access electronic health records again Tuesday, almost a month after a ransomware attack."This will allow most hospital departments, physician offices and clinics to use electronic documentation, charting, and ordering systems. Patients should see improved efficiencies and wait times," Ascension wrote on its website.
Hospitals and clinics remained open, but employees had to put everything on paper during the disruption, wh

Tracking the Tropics: Why is the anticipated busy season so quiet right now?

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- With the start of hurricane season comes the start of Tracking the Tropics' sixth season.
You can watch Nexstar's interactive streaming show on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. ET (11:30 CT), or after the fact on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.
If you'd like to ask questions and interact live, you can watch the stream on the WFLA Facebook page and use one of the custom hashtags, #HeyAmanda or #HeyRebecca, to make your comment visible to our team. We'll answer your question

Travis County to evaluate EMS services outside city limits

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County is planning to look at how it provides and funds emergency medical services in areas outside city limits.
On Tuesday, Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a midyear budget adjustment of $400,000 for a consultant to study funding for emergency medical responses in the county. The money is earmarked and might not cost the full amount.RELATED: A look at EMS, AFD response times in AustinChuck Brotherton, the county executive

Spotify hikes prices for second time in less than a year

(The Hill) - Music and podcast streamer Spotify will increase its price for the service this summer, the company announced Monday.
Beginning in July, an individual subscription to Spotify will be $11.99, up $1 from the previous rate. The price hike represents the second in less than a year for the audio streamer.
The company said the changes were necessary "so that we can continue to invest in and innovate on our product features and bring users the best experience."
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Tips from Austin leaders on how to deal with the summer heat

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin and Travis County leaders held a press conference Tuesday to discuss summer safety as temperatures increase.
The seasonal outlook for Austin forecasts a "hotter than normal" summer from June to August, Mayor Kirk Watson said.
According to the KXAN First Warning Weather team, Central Texas temperatures will climb into the low to mid-90s this week. The Heat index will be between 105°-112°, prompting a Heat Advisory on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.KXAN First Warning

How Austin plans to handle this summer's heat

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin and Travis County leaders will hold a press conference Tuesday at 12 p.m. to discuss summer safety.According to the KXAN First Warning Weather team, Central Texas temperatures will climb into the low to mid-90s this week. The Heat index will be between 105°-112°, prompting a Heat Advisory on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.KXAN First Warning Weather forecastLocal leaders will discuss preparedness and what residents need to know about heat, drought, water safety, wat

7 Central Texas mussels flagged as endangered, threatened species

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Seven freshwater mussels found in Central Texas waterways are now classified under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced Monday.The new classification also came with the designation of 1,577 river miles of critical habitat for the seven species, which are found in the Colorado, Guadalupe, Brazos and Trinity river basins, the release added.Among the seven species flagged, six received endangered species listings:
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AFD, Austin Water responding to 'hazardous spill' in west Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Fire Department is responding to what it called a "hazardous spill" in west Austin Tuesday morning.
AFD posted on X at 9:55 a.m. that it was on the scene of the spill in the 1000 block of Forest View Drive. The department asked drivers to avoid the area.
In an update at 10:08 a.m., the department said the leak had been stopped and crews were working to clean the spill.
Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant is located at 1000 Forest View Dr., but it's not clear if th

Financial expert shares tips to help teenagers learn money management with summer jobs

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- For the first time in more than a decade, teenagers working summer jobs hit a 14-year high.
The latest numbers show overall, more than 6 million U.S. teens (36.6%) had a paid summer job.That is the highest teen summer employment rate since 2008, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.“I have six kids, all six of them have left the nest,” said financial planner Gregg Murset. “And all of them had more than $10,000