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State senator on mother facing execution: 'She deserves a reprieve from execution'
By John Suayan | Apr 15, 2022
Several members of the upper chamber of the Texas Legislature have joined their counterparts in the state's House of Representatives in calling for a South Texas mother convicted of killing her two-year-old daughter in 2007 to be spared execution later this month. According to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE, more than half of the 31-member Senate expressed in writing their support for Melissa Lucio.
Abbott at groundbreaking for new DPS memorial: 'An incredible reminder of the service, sacrifice and unmatched courage of our DPS troopers'
By John Suayan | Apr 15, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott said that a new memorial for fallen Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers to be built in Austin will remind Texans of the important role law enforcement plays in protecting the communities they serve, according to a press release issued by his office. Abbott, a Republican, on Thursday (April 14) delivered remarks at a groundbreaking ceremony for the memorial, the release said.
Resident on Central Texas tornado: 'It was pretty terrifying'
By John Suayan | Apr 14, 2022
The Central Texas cities of Florence and Salado sustained serious damage from a powerful tornado on Tuesday (April 12), according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN. Bell County Judge David Blackburn said that at least 20 people were injured during the severe weather event, KXAN reported.
Abbott on arrival of migrants in nation's capital: 'Texas is bringing the border to [Biden]'
By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2022
The first bus carrying migrants from the southern border on Wednesday (April 13) arrived in Washington, D.C. just a week following Gov. Greg Abbott's announcement to send them to the steps of the U.S. Capitol, according to a report from The Hill, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Johnson-Ray on rash of catalytic converter thefts: 'The thieves didn't care'
By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2022
Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise nationwide since the start of the decade, with the Austin Police Department (APD) having experienced a 2000% increase in incident reports, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported.
Austin indie rock band Nané on vocalist's passing: 'Please give his family and friends the space they need to process this tragedy'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
The Austin music scene is mourning the loss of one of their own, 29-year-old Nané lead vocalist Daniel Sahad. According to reports from local media outlets and the band itself, Sahad died on Sunday (April 10).
Verde on Cecilio Domínguez suspension: 'MLS will remain in close communication with Austin FC and the MLS Players Association'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
Major League Soccer has suspended midfielder Cecilio Domínguez indefinitely, Austin FC said, according to a club-issued press release.
Scheffler on Masters triumph: 'It was just a dream of being here and competing'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
The world's top-ranked golfer is also the winner of the sport's most prestigious tournament. Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported that University of Texas alum Scottie Scheffler emerged the winner of the 2022 Masters on Sunday (April 10).
Moody on meeting with death row inmate Lucio: 'It was incredibly powerful'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
A bipartisan group of Texas legislators met with a South Texas mother on Wednesday (April 6) who is scheduled to be executed later this month for the 2007 death of her two-year-old daughter, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Adler on recovery from COVID-19: 'Thankful for vaccines and boosters'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
Austin Mayor Steve Adler said that he's recovering from his bout with COVID-19, adding that he tested negative for the illness twice.
NBA legend O'Neal on eatery's expansion into Austin: 'We’re about to expand quickly, swiftly and correctly'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
Shaquille O'Neal's storied basketball career began in Texas when the 7-foot-1 star manned the paint for Cole High School in San Antonio. More than 30 years, four NBA titles and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement later, the 50-year-old O'Neal, famously known as "Shaq," is returning to the Lone Star State with his fast-casual restaurant brand, “Big Chicken.”
Abbott on plan to bus migrants to D.C.: 'Texas will immediately begin taking unprecedented action'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
As part of the state's efforts to address the crisis at the southern border, Gov. Greg Abbott launched a new plan Wednesday (April 6) to place migrants on buses and send them to Washington, D.C., a press release issued by the governor's office said. The move is in response to the Biden administration's decision to scrap Title 42 next month.
Taveras on 2022 Express season: 'We're going to enjoy the game'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
While the Round Rock Express started their 2022 season off on the wrong foot with a 13-1 home loss to the El Paso Chihuahuas on Tuesday (April 5), the ball club is just happy to enjoy normalcy after two years of challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Falls County sheriff on ill-fated flight from Houston: 'I don’t know if it was mechanical failure or maybe something else'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
A small aircraft that took off from Houston Executive Airport for Waco Regional Airport crashed near the Central Texas city of Marlin on Tuesday (April 5), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. The station reported that the aviation accident killed two people.
Yaft on airport's long lines: 'We fear these issues will only get worse'
By John Suayan | Apr 5, 2022
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Director Jacqueline Yaft is seeking assistance from the federal government to address an ongoing passenger surge, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Patrick on 'Don't Say Gay'-like law for Texas: 'I will make this law a top priority in the next session'
By John Suayan | Apr 5, 2022
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expressed his wish for Texas to have a law similar to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation on Monday (April 4), according to The Texas Tribune, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
CBP's Ortiz on potential million migrant mark: 'We're managing a flow that's significant'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2022
An increase in crossings at a remote, roadless swath of jungle along the Colombia-Panama border has prompted U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to brace what the agency said will be “a million encounters.”
Spurs on Manu Ginóbili Hall of Fame selection: 'Welcome to the Hall of Fame'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2022
Former San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginóbili has been selected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to the South Texas NBA franchise and San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS. The Argentina-born Ginóbili played for the Spurs from 2002 to 2018.
Adler on new KLM service: 'Austin becomes an increasingly international city'
By John Suayan | Apr 1, 2022
Two years after its initial announcement, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the flagship carrier of the Netherlands, commenced non-stop service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Monday (March 28), according to a City of Austin press release.
Morgan on Express Opening Day fundraiser: 'This fund is to help people impacted by the storm get back on their feet'
By John Suayan | Apr 1, 2022
The Round Rock Express, in conjunction with the Round Rock Community Foundation, is hosting a fundraiser for last month's tornado at its season opener against the El Paso Chihuahuas on April 5, Austin FOX affiliate KTBC reported.