Jaclyn Ramkissoon

Austin

Digital Content Producer at KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

Digital Content Producer at KBVO-TV (Austin, TX)

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KXAN crowdsourcing initiative results in Texas immigration stories, interviews and understanding

3 days ago | kxan.com | Jaclyn Ramkissoon |Josh Hinkle

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The first tip KXAN received after launching our crowdsourcing initiative was from a woman worried about her friend waiting at home with her autistic son, unsure of her next move after federal agents detained her husband just that morning. Archive image of KXAN's online immigration crowdsourcing form (KXAN Photo)"A state trooper pulled (him) over, said he didn't stop," the tip claimed. "Within five minutes, ICE showed up and took him... He has never been arrested before.
Hozier, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii named headliners at 2025 Austin City Limits fest

1 week ago | kxan.com | Jaclyn Ramkissoon

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Austin City Limits Music Festival released its 2025 lineup Tuesday morning. Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, The Strokes, John Summit, and Doechii will perform in Austin as headliners. A few notable acts aside from headliners include Cage The Elephant, Empire of the Sun, T-Pain, Pierce the Veil (Weekend Two), Maren Morris (Weekend One), King Princess, and Japanese Breakfast, among others. A day-by-day schedule hasn't been released yet.
'Undercover interview' leads to Texas AG investigation into Austin ISD

1 week ago | kxan.com | Jala Washington |Jaclyn Ramkissoon

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking legal action against the Austin Independent School District after his office said it was made aware of a claim that top officials "implemented an unwritten policy of developing and teaching curricula in the (district) in violation of state law prohibiting instruction on critical race theory (CRT) and related topics," a court document said.
SH 71 at Southwest Parkway closed due to crash

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Jaclyn Ramkissoon

By Jaclyn Ramkissoon AUSTIN (KXAN) - A crash in southwest Austin shut down State Highway 71 Tuesday afternoon. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the crash is near Southwest Parkway. All eastbound and westbound lanes are closed. The agency is asking drivers to seek alternate routes. This is a developing story; stick with KXAN for updates.
Lanes reopen on SH 71 at Southwest Parkway after crash

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jaclyn Ramkissoon

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A crash in southwest Austin previously shut down parts of State Highway 71 for most of Tuesday afternoon. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the crash was near Southwest Parkway. Earlier on Tuesday, all eastbound and westbound lanes were closed. As of 2:27 p.m., eastbound lanes reopened, and by 3:50 p.m., all lanes reopened in both directions, TxDOT announced. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said the crash involved a dump truck with spillage on the roadway.
City of Cedar Park responds to potential lawsuit in officer sexual assault case

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Jaclyn Ramkissoon |Andrew Schnitker

Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. Please return to the homepage if you are not comfortable with the topic. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call 988, text HELLO to 741741, or visit the crisis hotline's website. AUSTIN (KXAN) - The city of Cedar Park said it's prepared to defend itself against a potential "improper lawsuit" brought by a woman who alleges a former Cedar Park police officer sexually assaulted her.
East Austin elementary school to be 'modernized'

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Jaclyn Ramkissoon

AUSTIN (KXAN) - With the help of students, the Austin Independent School District broke ground Monday on a "modernization" project for a school in east Austin. Oak Springs Elementary School, located off Webberville Road and Oak Springs Drive, is set to be updated as part of the 2022 bond program.
East Austin elementary school to be ‘modernized’ - here’s what that means

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jaclyn Ramkissoon

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the help of students, the Austin Independent School District broke ground Monday on a “modernization” project for a school in east Austin. Oak Springs Elementary School, located off Webberville Road and Oak Springs Drive, is set to be updated as part of the 2022 bond program.
Parking rates to increase at 2 Austin airport garages this week

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Jaclyn Ramkissoon

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Starting Thursday, passengers traveling out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) will need to pay increased parking rates at two garages. The new rates impact the Red and Blue Parking Garages, while the Economy Parking Lot rates stay the same.
1 dead in homicide at Mueller-area apartment complex

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Jaclyn Ramkissoon

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Austin Police Department said one person died in a homicide at an apartment complex in the Mueller area in east Austin late Sunday night. APD posted on social media that the investigation occurred in the 2700 block of Philomena Street. That's near Tilley Street. According to Public Information Officer Jeremy Fisher, at about 10:15 p.m., officers responded to a call at The Jordan at Mueller apartment complex.