Taylor Girtman

Austin

Assignment Editor and Digital Reporter at KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

Assignment Editor and Digital Reporter at KBVO-TV (Austin, TX)

@KXAN_News digital/desk things. @UFJSchool grad. Floridian in Texas. ☕️🐊 💌: [email protected]

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Apple plans new AI server factory in Texas as part of $500B plan

1 month ago | myhighplains.com | Taylor Girtman

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Porcupines spotted more in Central Texas

1 month ago | kxan.com | Taylor Girtman

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Texas' porcupines are moving more and more into Central Texas. The Texas A&M Forest Service said earlier this month that the porcupine population has grown in Central Texas over the last few years. Texas Parks and Wildlife does not survey for porcupines so their exact populations are not known. Tania Peña, a wildlife biologist in Hays and Travis counties at TPWD, said the animals have historically moved eastward in Texas into Travis County.
Porcupines spotted more in Central Texas

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Taylor Girtman

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas’ porcupines are moving more and more into Central Texas. The Texas A&M Forest Service said earlier this month that the porcupine population has grown in Central Texas over the last few years. RELATED: Porcupines, or ‘cuddly cactuses,’ popping up more in Central Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife does not survey for porcupines so their exact populations are not known.
Apple plans new AI server factory in Texas as part of $500B plan

1 month ago | kxan.com | Taylor Girtman

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Apple will grow its Texas presence with a new factory focusing on its Apple Intelligence system, as part of a $500 billion investment over four years, the company announced Monday. Apple said the Houston factory will focus on building advanced technology and manufacturing servers for the Apple Intelligence system. The AI servers were previously built outside the U.S.Apple said the 250,000-square-foot facility will open in 2026 and create thousands of jobs.
Police: 100+ mph speeds, possible racing led to fatal crash in Cedar Park

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Taylor Girtman

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Police believe excessive speeds and possible racing led to a crash where one person died Saturday night in Cedar Park. The Cedar Park Police Department said the crash happened just before midnight Saturday on 183A Toll near Scottsdale Drive. One vehicle was driving southbound at about 100 miles per hour when a second vehicle tried to pass it at about 140 miles per hour. Police said the second vehicle lost control and hit a guard rail.
100+ mph speeds, possible racing led to fatal crash in Cedar Park

2 months ago | kxan.com | Taylor Girtman

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) - Police believe excessive speeds and possible racing led to a crash where one person died Saturday night in Cedar Park. The Cedar Park Police Department said the crash happened just before midnight Saturday on 183A Toll near Scottsdale Drive. One vehicle was driving southbound at about 100 miles per hour when a second vehicle tried to pass it at about 140 miles per hour. Police said the second vehicle lost control and hit a guard rail.
CMT Music Awards in Austin paused for 2025: report

2 months ago | kxan.com | Taylor Girtman

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The CMT Music Awards might not return to Austin's Moody Center this year. Paramount Global is pausing some 2025 events, including the CMT Music Awards, amid a merger with Skydance Media, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. The announcement, which came from an internal memo, did not say when decisions about the affected events would be made. "We are pausing a few events for 2025, as we look to reimagine and optimize our events slate going forward.
CMT Music Awards in Austin paused for 2025: report

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Taylor Girtman

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The CMT Music Awards might not return to Austin’s Moody Center this year. Paramount Global is pausing some 2025 events, including the CMT Music Awards, amid a merger with Skydance Media, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. The announcement, which came from an internal memo, did not say when decisions about the affected events would be made. “We are pausing a few events for 2025, as we look to reimagine and optimize our events slate going forward.
Police look for suspect in shooting at east Austin apartment complex

2 months ago | kxan.com | Taylor Girtman

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Following a shooting outside an east Austin apartment complex in October, the Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect. The shooting happened Oct. 27 around 5:30 p.m. at the Reserve at Springdale Apartments. Police said a victim was sitting in their car at the complex when a silver Dodge Challenger drove by. A person left the Challenger and opened fire at the victim using an assault-style rifle.
Police look for suspect in shooting at east Austin apartment complex

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Taylor Girtman

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following a shooting outside an east Austin apartment complex in October, the Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect. The shooting happened Oct. 27 around 5:30 p.m. at the Reserve at Springdale Apartments. Police said a victim was sitting in their car at the complex when a silver Dodge Challenger drove by. A person left the Challenger and opened fire at the victim using an assault-style rifle.