Austin York

Dallas

News Reporter and Anchor at KRLD-AM (Dallas, TX)

Anchor at Audacy.com

Audacy anchor @KRLD and co-host of the Mid Morning Mic Check from 10-12 daily….ASU Sun Devil…Cowboys fan

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North Texas Congressman reacts to Trump's new tariffs

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Austin York

Texas leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump's tariff plan, with one Republican Congressman expressing confidence that small businesses will weather the impact. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Arlington, said Thursday that while markets may fluctuate, Main Street will adapt. Williams, a longtime car dealer, believes small business owners are resilient and will make necessary adjustments.
Tarrant County considers redistricting; Commissioner alleges gerrymandering

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Austin York

Tarrant County commissioners are considering a plan to redraw district boundaries ahead of the 2026 election, a move that has sparked accusations of racial gerrymandering from at least one county commissioner. Democratic Commissioner Alisa Simmons, who represents Precinct 2, claims the redistricting effort is an attempt to weaken minority voting power in Precincts 1 and 2.
School choice is close to becoming law, Abbott says

4 weeks ago | audacy.com | Austin York

School choice, a proposal to use taxpayer dollars to pay for private education, is close to becoming law in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) says. Abbott was joined Tuesday by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R), House Speaker Dustin Burrows, and former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey at an event highlighting the initiative. Arizona was the first state in the nation to implement universal school choice.
Dallas names 5 finalists to be next police chief

1 month ago | audacy.com | Austin York

The city of Dallas has announced the finalists to become the next police chief, following the departure of former Chief Eddie Garcia. The candidates include Carrollton Police Chief Robert Arredondo, former FBI Assistant Director Brian Boetig, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Daniel Comeaux, interim Dallas Police Chief Michael Igo, and Dallas Police Assistant Chief Catrina Shead.
Millsap ISD school board to decide fate of teachers, superintendent charged in connection to mistreating student

1 month ago | audacy.com | Austin York

The Millsap ISD school board will hold a meeting Monday night to determine the employment status of two teachers and the district's superintendent, who have been accused of mistreating a student. The controversy began when a video surfaced showing one teacher swatting at the child and another throwing a toy at him. The video was recorded by a former employee who has since resigned, claiming that district officials pressured her to delete the footage and sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Irving City Council approves zoning change for resort on former Texas Stadium site

1 month ago | audacy.com | Austin York

The Irving City Council has approved a zoning change that paves the way for a resort hotel complex to be built on the former Texas Stadium site. The decision comes after significant backlash from residents during a meeting on Monday. The project, spearheaded by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation - the owner of the Dallas Mavericks - originally included plans for a casino. However, the casino proposal was withdrawn at the last minute in response to community opposition.
Vigil to be held for 5-year-old Granbury boy hit by school bus

1 month ago | audacy.com | Austin York

Mourners will gather Wednesday night in Granbury to honor the life of a 5-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a school bus earlier this week. Exodus Crockett, a prekindergarten student, was hit by a Granbury ISD school bus Monday as it was pulling away from Pecos River Drive, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Authorities said Crockett ran up the driver's side of the bus and in front of it before being struck. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died.
Fort Worth police release bodycam video of incident in which officers fired at restaurant owner

1 month ago | audacy.com | Austin York

Fort Worth police have released body camera footage of an incident in which an officer fired his weapon at a restaurant owner while responding to a call for a break-in. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on March 12 when officers responded to a burglary alarm at a restaurant on Terminal Road. Upon arrival, officers circled to the back of the building, where they encountered a man holding a gun. The video shows the man immediately complying with officers' commands to drop the weapon.
Paxton to investigate Dallas police immigration policies

1 month ago | audacy.com | Austin York

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the Dallas Police Department's immigration policies, less than a month after Interim Police Chief Michael Igo faced criticism from prominent conservatives. The controversy began when Igo told the Dallas City Council that the department does not assist federal agencies in detaining individuals solely for immigration violations.
TV series 'Landman' seeking TCU students for upcoming shoot in Fort Worth

1 month ago | audacy.com | Austin York

TCU students have a chance to appear in the next season of Landman, the hit Paramount+ series led by Billy Bob Thornton and created by Taylor Sheridan. Legacy Casting, a Texas-based casting agency, is looking for TCU students between the ages of 18 and 23 to participate in scenes filming on campus later this month. One of the roles calls for a fit, athletic man who will be referenced on camera for his gray sweatpants. Filming for that scene is scheduled for March 27.