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‘It saddens me’: Protesters take to the Texas Capitol after ICE operations in Austin

2 months ago | cw39.com | Anthony Torres |Sam Stark |Sharron Melton |Seth Kovar

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Protestors gathered at the Texas Capitol Sunday afternoon after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations were conducted in Austin. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration confirmed to KXAN that it assisted in those operations. Rally attendee Cheryl Flores spoke to KXAN about how the Austin ICE operations impacted her family. “They are the epitome of the American Dream,” Flores said. “They’ve come here and worked hard.
Dealing with anxiety ahead of severe weather in Central Texas

Jan 8, 2025 | kxan.com | Avery Travis |Will Dupree |Anthony Torres

Editor's Note: The transcript of this live Q&A has been edited for brevity and clarity. AUSTIN (KXAN) - A recent study released by Thriveworks, a mental health organization in Cedar Park, found that 32% of the people surveyed cited natural disasters or weather as a main source of anxiety.
ERCOT issues weather watch warning for January 6-10

Jan 5, 2025 | ketk.com | Anthony Torres

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a weather watch warning from Jan. 6 to Jan. 10 due to forecasted cold weather across the state. ERCOT said its weather watch “is an advance notification of forecasted significant weather with higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.”KXAN’s First Warning Weather Team anticipates most temperatures across Central Texas to drop to the low to mid-30s at midnight with a freeze leading into Monday morning.
Austin police seeking help in locating missing 81-year-old man

Dec 20, 2024 | kxan.com | Anthony Torres

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Austin Police Department's Missing Persons Unit asked Thursday night for the community's help in locating 81-year-old Jaime Tamariz. APD said he was last seen on Thursday, around 7:00 p.m. in the 900 block of East 2nd Street. That's near the intersection of East Cesar Chavez Street and North Interstate 35 Frontage Road. Authorities said Tamariz has dementia and only speaks Spanish. Police said they were concerned about his safety and immediate welfare.
Texas AG sues manufacturers for alleged use of PFAS chemicals in household products

Dec 12, 2024 | ktsm.com | Anthony Torres

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he has sued two manufacturers, 3M and DuPont, for alleged misrepresentations and key omissions of poly-fluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) made in advertising the safety of brand names such as Teflon, Stainmaster and Scotchgard.
APD SWAT responding to barricaded subject in southeast Austin

Dec 2, 2024 | kxan.com | Anthony Torres |Anthony Torres

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Austin Police Department's SWAT unit on Tuesday morning responded to a call about a barricaded subject in the 2500 block of Oltorf Street. This is located near the corner of East Oltorf Street and South Pleasant Valley Road. APD said it would hold a media briefing at 2:50 a.m. to provide more details about the situation. Authorities have also asked the public to avoid the area. This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN.com for updates.
Homicide in north Austin leaves one man dead, APD says

Nov 26, 2024 | yahoo.com | Anthony Torres

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One man is dead after a homicide late Monday night in north Austin at the 400 block of East Wonsley Drive, according to the Austin Police Department. This is located near East Anderson Lane and the South Interstate 35 Frontage Road. Officer Austin Zarling with APD said the homicide occurred just before 11:00 p.m. on Monday. APD did not say if this was a stabbing or shooting.
New Hope Drive extension in Williamson County officially opens with a ribbon cutting

Nov 21, 2024 | yahoo.com | Anthony Torres

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — An extension of New Hope Drive officially opened Wednesday afternoon allowing Williamson County drivers an alternate way to get home. The City of Cedar Park and Williamson County officials held a ribbon cutting to commemorate the road’s opening. The City of Cedar Park said the extension of New Hope Drive is just about two miles long and connects Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Sam Bass Road. The road is located just north of FM 1431.
All lanes closed in I-35 crash in north Austin Tuesday morning

Nov 12, 2024 | kxan.com | Anthony Torres

By Anthony Torres AUSTIN (KXAN) - All lanes are closed at southbound Interstate 35 at Braker Lane on Tuesday morning due to a crash, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The crash is located on I-35 between E. Braker Lane and E. Rundberg Lane. KXAN has reached out to the Austin Police Department for more details about the crash. This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN.com for updates.
‘Proud to be Latina’: The Tiarras excited to share their passion at Austin music festival

Oct 9, 2024 | newsnationnow.com | Esmeralda Zamora |Anthony Torres

Esmeralda Zamora, Anthony Torres Updated: Oct 9, 2024 / 12:29 PM CDT Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here.

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