'Very serious allegations': Hays County District Clerk may get suspended from role - Austin news - NewsLocker (2024)

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – People packed a Hays County courtroom Tuesday afternoon to follow a hearing about whether Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson – who was elected nearly two years ago at the age of 19 – should be suspended from his role without pay until a potential jury trial in October about his removal from office.After listening to nearly three hours of testimony, visiting Travis County Judge Amy Clark Meachum said she would need more time to review cas

Olympic trials begin for USA women's gymnastics

INDIANAPOLIS, Minnesota -- Simone Biles and other stars of U.S.A. Gymnastics competed on Friday night -- night one of the Olympic trials for the women ahead of Paris 2024.KXAN's Jala Washington reported from Minneapolis surrounded by lots of excited people attending.Some people sat outside of the venue's entrance waiting for the event. Simon Biles is the most dominant gymnast of all time. Other big names we watched out for Friday were Suni Lee, the 2020 Tokyo all-around gold medalist, Biles' tea

Marble Falls seeing 'healthy growth' as more people, businesses pick the Hill Country

MARBLE FALLS, Texas (KXAN) — While Austin continues to see more and more people moving to the city, some of the surrounding communities are seeing growth as well.Marble Falls is one of those communities that is seeing more and more people call the small town home.Danna Laine Doremus owns "The Oil Tap" on main street. She said with many people visiting Marble Falls, along with continued growth, she brought her business here and is excited about the future."We have been down here three years

ATCEMS: One dead after wilderness rescue near Pennybacker Bridge

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after an attempted rescue near Pennybacker Bridge, the Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media Friday.Around 8:20 p.m., ATCEMS medics said it responded to a wilderness rescue at the Pennybacker Bridge overlook at 5200 North Capital of Texas Highway northbound.The Austin Fire Department were first to arrive and helped to move the adult person from the trail. About halfway down, medics said the person went into cardiac arrest.After "extensive resuscitative

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Air Force veteran charged with disclosing classified information

(The Hill) -- An Air Force veteran released classified national defense information about aircraft and weapons to unauthorized individuals, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Thursday announcement.Paul Freeman, 68, of Niceville, Florida, was indicted by a federal grand jury and the charges unsealed after he appeared before a court Thursday in Pensacola.
The DOJ accused Freeman of transmitting the classified information about Air Force assets between November 2020 and March 2021.
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Truck stolen while couple was sleeping in attached camper

DENVER (KDVR) — A couple sleeping in a camper in Boulder, Colorado, were awakened after they felt the vehicle rolling. They realized that while they slept, someone had stolen the truck attached to the camper, taking the car, camper and couple along for the ride.The June night started with a man, a woman and their dog sleeping in a friend's camper parked outside her apartment, police said. In the middle of the night, someone broke into the pickup truck attached to the camper and drove away.

Martin Mull, actor known for 'Clue,' 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch,' dies at 80

(NEXSTAR) — Martin Mull, an actor known for various TV and film roles, including "Clue," "Roseanne," and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," has died at 80. The actor's daughter confirmed the news via Instagram on Friday night."I am heartbroken to share that my father passed away at home on June 27th, after a valiant fight against a long illness," wrote daughter Maggie Mull. "... He was never not funny. My dad will be deeply missed by his wife and daughter, by his friends and coworkers, by fellow

Local organizations react to SCOTUS ruling on camping bans

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Local organizations in Austin reacted to the Supreme Court ruling that cities can enforce camping bans on people experiencing homelessness.In a 6-3 decision, the high court reversed a ruling by the Ninth Circuit and found outdoor camping bans do not violate Eighth Amendment protections.Cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors, Supreme Court saysSave Austin Now released the following statement as a reaction to the ruling:
Residents of all cities deserve to ha

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Tracking debt: Which generation owes the most?

(NewsNation) — Mortgages make up the bulk of household debt but a new analysis shows most Americans owe thousands of dollars beyond their home loans, with members of Gen X carrying the highest balances.Across the 100 largest metros in the U.S., the median non-mortgage debt is $24,668, according to online lending marketplace LendingTree. Gen Xers, between 44 and 59 years old, owed $33,859, the most across the four generations studied.Millennials weren't far behind, owing $30,558 across non-

Coalition petitions Texas' education board to adopt American Indian/Native studies course

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A coalition of native tribes, community groups and educational advocates, held a press conference Friday, where they discussed their desire for the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) to consider adoption of an American Indian/Native Studies (AINS) course for use in Texas schools."We're here to stand up for this course," said Orlando Lara, with the Ethnic Studies Network of Texas. "The course has a lot of support. Numerically, compared to Mexican Americans and African Ame

Affidavit: Man faces murder charge following deadly shooting, others arrested during investigation

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A man is facing a murder charge after police said he shot and killed another man following a fight at a north Austin apartment complex in May, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KXAN. Two other people were also arrested during the investigation.
Michael Carter, 22, was booked into the Travis County jail on June 25 on a murder charge for his alleged involvement in the death of Isaac Jimenez, 27.Police identify victim in deadly north Austin shootingIt happened Thursday,

Hope Alliance breaks ground on future Leander center

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Hope Alliance broke ground Friday morning on a new Hope Center in Leander. The future Hope Center will serve victims of domestic violence in Williamson County, according to the nonprofit organization.The future 1,000-square-foot center, located at 1161 W. San Gabriel Pkwy., will house 96 people, provide essentials, like counseling, legal advocacy, financial help and family services, and have a full kitchen and playground for the kids.Hope Alliance is a nonprofit organization

How much funding does Austin's Office of Violence Prevention have?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As police continue to investigate a southeast Austin shooting that killed two people and injured another, KXAN took a look at the City's efforts to reduce gun violence.The Austin Police Department (APD) operates community policing efforts and also provides free gun locks to the public.APD investigates shooting in southeast Austin, two deadWhen it comes to community violence intervention efforts, that's where the Office of Violence Prevention comes in.
"We use data to unders

New FAA technology improving air traffic awareness introduced at Austin airport

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Federal Aviation Administration introduced new airfield surveillance systems that would reduce the risk of runway incidents by improving air traffic controllers' situational awareness, according to a press release.
Starting June 30, the new systems will be operational at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.AUS Data Hub: Passenger totals, busiest months and new flights in 2024The FAA said the Austin airport will be one of four airports in the nation to utilize the new

Texas Supreme Court upholds law banning transition-related care for transgender minors

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Supreme Court issued a ruling Friday morning upholding a law banning transgender minors from receiving certain health care options, handing a legal defeat to families, doctors and LGBTQ+ advocates who sued the state in order to block the restrictions.
A majority of the justices said they ultimately believe Senate Bill 14 does not violate the Texas Constitution and that the plaintiffs failed to meet "a probable right to relief on their claims" of legislative overre

The travel industry is back and stronger than before the pandemic

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In the last two days, more than 71,000 people have flown out of Austin's airport, as Texans travel exceeds pre-pandemic numbers.This is supposed to be a record-breaking week for travel over the Independence Day holiday.
AAA Texas predicts 5.6 million Texans are expected to travel from Saturday June 29th to Sunday July 7th, with 4.8 million expected to drive and 555,000 expected to fly.Passengers and flight crew walk through the terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Biden, Trump take shots during brief immigration debate

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Despite being one of the most pressing issues for voters, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump barely got the opportunity to discuss immigration during their first presidential debate on Thursday night in Atlanta.The 90-minute debate — hosted by CNN and moderated by anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash — touched on the economy, taxes, women's reproductive rights, the war in Ukraine and the opioid crisis. The discussion that followe

MetroBike services to halt temporarily as city revamps bike-share program

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- CapMetro's bike-share program, MetroBike, will be temporarily halted starting in July while the transportation provider works to revamp and relaunch the program.
CapMetro said starting July 1, existing MetroBike services will be temporarily suspended as the bike-share program is upgraded. It will return as CapMetro Bikeshare later this summer.
According to CapMetro, its bike-share program will undergo significant upgrades that will "completely revitalize" the service and introdu

Fact-check: Here's some of the false claims made during Biden and Trump's first debate

(AP) - PresidentJoe Bidenand former PresidentDonald Trumptraded barbs and a variety of false and misleading information as they faced off in theirfirst debate of the 2024 election.Trump falsely represented the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol as a relatively small number of people who were ushered in by police and misstated the strength of the economy during his administration.President Joe Biden, on stage at right, and Republican presidential candidate former Pres

Where you can celebrate July 4 in Central Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Who doesn't love free things? From live music to parades and fireworks, here's a guide to free Independence Day events throughout Central Texas.Fourth of July events are happening across Central Texas in Bastrop, Blanco, Buda, Burnet, Hays, Travis and Williamson County.Travis CountyAustin Symphony H-E-B July Fourth Concert & FireworksFireworks over downtown Austin on July 4, 2023. (Photo courtesy On the Fly Photo Guy)
Location: Auditorium Shores and Long CenterTime: Eve

Several days of highs at or around 100°

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day dawned sunny but clouds rolled in during the mid- to late-morning hours. Most lows were in the upper 70s. Camp Mabry's low was 79°, five degrees above normal. It tied the record for the warmest low on June 28th, the first time being in 1998.How often does Austin hit 100°? Here’s a breakdown by date, month, year and decadeAfternoon highs this afternoon will return to the upper 90s to several with triple-digit heat.
More triple-digit heat this afternoonAnoth

One down, many more to go

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The first 100° high was recorded at Camp Mabry Thursday afternoon. It comes one week earlier than the average first date (July 4th) when Austin hits that first 100° high.How often does Austin hit 100°? Here’s a breakdown by date, month, year and decadeAfternoon highs this afternoon will return to the upper 90s to several with triple-digit heat.
More triple-digit heat this afternoonAnother Heat Advisory will be in effect this afternoon from 1:00 to 7:00.Heat Ad

Heat rolls on as Tropical Storm Beryl forms

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Friday was our second triple digit day of the year and our second in a row.How often does Austin hit 100°? Here’s a breakdown by date, month, year and decadeHeat Advisories have been re-issued for Saturday from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. for heat index values up to 111º.Another Heat Advisory for SaturdayThis weekend will be hot both days, but some extra clouds in the morning and a few more scattered clouds in the afternoon should be enough to knock temperatures into the upp

Heat rolls on as tropical depression forms in Atlantic

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This afternoon pushes back to near or into the triple digits. We expect it will be our second triple digit day of the year in Austin at Camp Mabry today.How often does Austin hit 100°? Here’s a breakdown by date, month, year and decadeWith high humidity still in place, the feels-like temperatures will push to between 105-110º and heat advisories continue until 7 p.m. for most of us.Heat Advisories have been re-issued for Saturday from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. for heat ind

Why are scorpions invading more homes this summer?

Two Striped Bark Scorpions engaged in promenade a deux, a mating dance, with male holding the female by the pincers. (Courtesy: Adobe Stock)
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scorpions are invading homes in Central Texas. According to ABC Home and Commercial Services, their pest control team is seeing a rise in calls for scorpion removals this summer."What's happening now is it's getting so hot outside, getting dry, they're seeking a cooler place to go," said Alan Brown, a board certified entomologist with ABC.

CNN takes heat for lack of fact checks during Trump, Biden debate

CNN is coming under heavy criticism after two of its top anchors failed to offer real-time fact checks of false statements made by former President Trump and President Biden as they moderated Thursday night's presidential debate.During the highly anticipated and nationally televised clash, both Trump and Biden made a number of misleading or false statements about topics ranging from crime to immigration to the economy.Moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash on multiple occasions offered follow up q

Campaign Context: Biden calls Trump a 'convicted felon' at debate—does it matter?

As campaign season continues, politicians are turning up the volume on campaign rhetoric. To cut through the noise, we’re launchingCampaign Context, a series providing clarity on the messages you’re hearing from candidates on the campaign trail. We’re digging past the politics and into the facts to provide you with the transparent, spin-free information you need to make informed decisions this election season.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ahead of Thursday night's first president

5 memorable moments from the heated Biden-Trump debate

(The Hill) — President Biden and former President Trump took jabs at each other Thursday night in a debate that raised fresh fears for Democrats over the former's mental fitness.
The two men tried to make their appeals to voters as concerns swirled over both of them. But it was Biden's faltering answers in the first 30 minutes of the debate that largely overshadowed everything else.Did Trump actually call veterans who died in wars ‘suckers’?The debate came as Trump narrowly le

Taco Bell launches $7 'Luxe Cravings Box'

(WXIN) - Taco Bell is joining other fast-food chains by offering a value-priced meal.The $7 “Luxe Cravings Box” features four items and a medium drink. It’s packed with a Chalupa Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito and Double Stacked Taco, along with chips and nacho cheese.The chain said the box represents a 55% savings when compared to the suggested menu price for each individual item.“With the launch of the $7 Luxe Cravings Box, we’re giving consumers our most craveabl

Did Trump actually call veterans who died in wars 'suckers'?

(NEXSTAR) — During Thursday night's first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, several accusations came to the fore. But one exchange between the president and the former president caused one of the night's most tense moments.Near the end of the first 30 minutes, Biden claimed Trump previously verbally attacked and disrespected American veterans, particularly ones who were injured or died during combat.Trump rages against Biden, Fox News ahead