Johann Castro

Austin

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

Weak attempts at deadpan humor. Opinions are mine.

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Former Texas Longhorn Xavier Worthy, ex-fiancée Tia Jones ending legal battle

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Johann Castro

AUSTIN, Texas — Legal disputes between current Kansas City Chiefs and former Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy and his ex-fiancée appear to be coming to an end. Court records show that Worthy's lawsuit filed against his ex-fiancée Tia Jones, as well as a request for a protective order, has been dropped. Jones is also aiming to dismiss a protective order she filed against Worthy.
Former Texas Longhorn Xavier Worthy, ex-fiancée Tia Jones ending legal battle

1 week ago | wfaa.com | Johann Castro

AUSTIN, Texas — Legal disputes between current Kansas City Chiefs and former Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy and his ex-fiancée appear to be coming to an end. Court records show that Worthy's lawsuit filed against his ex-fiancée Tia Jones, as well as a request for a protective order, has been dropped. Jones is also aiming to dismiss a protective order she filed against Worthy.
Texas House bill would formally decriminalize homosexual conduct in the state

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | Johann Castro

AUSTIN, Texas — A bill filed in the Texas House this legislative session would decriminalize homosexual conduct in Texas. House Bill 1738, filed by State Rep. Venton Jones (D-Dallas), would repeal a section of the Texas Penal Code that criminalizes gay sex as a misdemeanor. The section, Section 21.06, was declared unconstitutional in 2003 and isn't enforced, but the language still remains in the penal code.
Xavier Worthy, ex-fiancée Tia Jones ending legal battle

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | Johann Castro

AUSTIN, Texas — Legal disputes between current Kansas City Chiefs and former Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy and his ex-fiancée appear to be coming to an end. Court records show that Worthy's lawsuit filed against his ex-fiancée Tia Jones, as well as a request for a protective order, has been dropped. Jones is also aiming to dismiss a protective order she filed against Worthy.
Longhorns in the 2025 NFL Draft | Here are the 15 players who could be drafted this year

2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Johann Castro

AUSTIN, Texas — The three-day 2025 NFL Draft is happening in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with the first round set to kick off on April 24. After having 11 players taken in 2024, the Texas Longhorns will once again be well represented, with as many as 14 players eligible to hear their names called.
Kyle man faces felony charge for suspected drug trafficking following traffic stop

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | Johann Castro

AUSTIN, Texas — A man is facing felony charges after allegedly being found with 30 grams of meth during a traffic stop in Kyle on Monday morning. According to the Kyle Police Department, police pulled over 50-year-old Michael Rentz at around 1 a.m. due to multiple traffic violations. During the stop, an officer noticed a clear plastic bag containing a crystalline substance in plain view inside the vehicle.
Person dies at Perry-Castañeda Library at University of Texas Saturday

2 weeks ago | kcentv.com | Johann Castro

AUSTIN, Texas — An investigation is underway after a person died at Perry-Castañeda Library Saturday evening. According to University of Texas police, officers were called out to the library at 5:16 p.m. for a reported medical emergency. Police say the person, who has not been identified, had "noticeable trauma" to their body. The University of Texas Police Department's Investigative Unit is looking into the death. The Perry-Castañeda Library remained open during the duration of the incident.
Odom Elementary in South Austin holds ribbon cutting for new renovations

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | Johann Castro

AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin ISD campus is getting some big upgrades thanks to a voter-approved bond. Earlier this week, the school district unveiled renovated classrooms at Odom Elementary School, which is located on Turtle Creek Boulevard in South Austin. Construction crews also added a new secure entry vestibule and front office, as well as a dedicated school mental health center and community pantry.
IDEA Public Schools adds new solar panels to multiple Austin campuses

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | Johann Castro

AUSTIN, Texas — IDEA Public Schools campuses in Austin are now a little bit greener. Staff with the charter schools announced the installation of 1,771 solar panels across six campuses in Austin: Montopolis, Rundberg, Bluff Springs, Pflugerville, Parmer Park and their Health Professions campus.
Travis County judge orders attorney general's office to pay nearly $7M to whistleblowers

2 weeks ago | cbs19.tv | Johann Castro

AUSTIN, Texas — A Travis County judge has ordered the Texas Attorney General's Office to pay nearly $7 million to the whistleblowers in his office who reported him to the FBI. The whistleblowers initially sued, claiming they were improperly fired. This stems from the same set of circumstances that led to Ken Paxton being impeached by the Texas House in 2023. Paxton was ultimately acquitted in his trial in the Texas Senate.

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Johann Castro @thejohanncastro

7 Apr 25

New #Saints mock draft. I feel like this would be almost as good as you could ask for, addressing every need and grabbing some much needed depth thanks to trade backs. https://t.co/OoTYLithdZ

Johann Castro @thejohanncastro

1 Apr 25

Full 7-round mock draft as of April 1 https://t.co/lcqgpN0aho

Johann Castro @thejohanncastro

19 Feb 25

Can we please not take the dumbest concepts of the NBA and MLB and incorporate them in the NFL?

NFL Uniform Source @NFLUniSource

#BREAKING: NFL TEAMS SET TO RECEIVE NEW UNIFORMS AS APART OF A “RIVAL SERIES”. SET TO BE WORN AGAINST DIVISIONAL RIVALS. NO FURTHER DETAILS AT THIS TIME.