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Arrest report reveals chilling details of FSU shooting that left 2 dead, 7 injured

22 hours ago | cbsaustin.com | Gershon Harrell

The arrest report against Phoenix Ikner, a Florida State University (FSU) student accused of unleashing gunfire on the college campus, was released on Tuesday night. The shooting on FSU's campus left two people dead and five people injured. The arrest report doesn't identify the victims by name, but instead uses their initials. There were two additional victims who were not injured during the shooting.
Burnet Middle hosts final district meeting on turnaround plan to prevent state takeover

1 day ago | cbsaustin.com | Andrew Freeman

Austin ISD held its final community meeting Tuesday to discuss a turnaround plan for its three middle schools, which have received three consecutive failing accountability ratings from the state. Thanks to a deadline extension from the state, the district has new options to keep Burnet Middle School open, though it will require a new administration and potentially new staff.
Juveniles, ages 12 and 13, arrested in connection to SE Austin homicide

2 days ago | cbsaustin.com | Andrew Freeman

A 12-year-old and a 13-year-old were arrested in connection with the killing of 20-year-old Anthony Salas, according to Austin Police on Monday. Salas was shot and run over while trying to recover his family's stolen car in southeast Austin earlier this month. Since CBS Austin last spoke with Martin Wells about the deadly shooting that happened one block from his home, he says the neighborhood has been reeling. "It's terrible, the whole situation," Wells said.
Austin planning to open more cooling centers to deal with record setting heat

3 days ago | cbsaustin.com | Bettie Cross

"Exceptionally dangerous" is how high this week's temperatures could climb. The early onset of July and August-like temperatures means people's bodies have not had time to adjust to summer's sweltering heat. To deal with what is expected to be higher-than-ever demand at cooling centers, the City of Austin is working to open additional sites later this year. This past winter is a good example of the climate extremes the City of Austin is dealing with.
Hays County introduces Narcan vending machine to combat overdoses

5 days ago | cbsaustin.com | Andrew Freeman

A new partnership in Hays County is bringing opioid-overdose reversal medication to the community for free, with a focus on trying to help those leaving jail with possible drug dependencies. "It's magic, if you will," Hays County Sheriff Anthony Hipolito said.
A Growing Thirst for Texas Water

5 days ago | cbsaustin.com | Walt Maciborski

The artificial intelligence revolution is rapidly expanding in Texas, bringing with it a surging demand for a precious resource: water. While AI promises transformative breakthroughs in fields from medicine to manufacturing, the massive data centers powering this technology require millions of gallons to cool their computers, a largely undiscussed drain on the state's already stressed water supplies. Artificial intelligence is thirsty technology.
Friends, family remember Austin police detective killed in off-duty accident

6 days ago | cbsaustin.com | Adela Uchida

An Austin police detective was laid to rest Friday. Friends and family of Detective Israel Garcia gathered for his funeral-- preceded by a procession of officers escorting Garcia's body to the Bannockburn Church in South Austin. "Not once did he complain about being forced to switch his schedule. He always showed up with a smile on his face," Officer Tessa Lantsberger told the crowd.
Travis County deputy involved in shooting at Randalls parking lot near Steiner's Ranch

6 days ago | cbsaustin.com | Tara Brolley

A Travis County sheriff's deputy was involved in a shooting Friday morning near Steiner's Ranch. The shooting occurred in a Randalls grocery store parking lot, located at 5145 N FM 620, according to a social media post from the Travis County Sheriff's Office. ALSO | Fayette County deputies seize 1.5 ounces of meth in early morning raid, man arrested The deputy was not injured in the shooting, the sheriff's office said.
"A great sense of gratitude," Austin Diocesan Administrator speaks on American Pope

6 days ago | cbsaustin.com | Farrah Walton

For the first time in history, an American has been elected Pope. White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney on day two of the Conclave, Thursday, announcing to the world a decision had been made. The historic moment was revealed as 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica with the words, "Peace be with you all."The newly elected pontiff, who will now lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, will go by Pope Leo XIV.
Central Texas drought persists despite recent rainfall

6 days ago | cbsaustin.com | Zak Zeh |Avery Tomasco

Central Texas recently experienced severe weather and heavy rainfall, with some areas west of I-35, particularly towards the Highland Lake watershed, receiving 2 to 3 inches of rain over the past five days. However, the rainfall has not significantly alleviated the region's severe drought conditions.