When will new businesses fill the vacant buildings on 6th St? We sit down with Stream Realty to discuss what's in progress. KXAN News Exact timeline still TDB, but they're focusing on bringing in restaurants vs. bars and are in negotiations with several tenants. Read:

When will new businesses fill vacant buildings on Sixth Street?

This week, downtown stakeholders discussed “Sixth Street’s Next Act,” as the city – as well as private organizations – continue efforts to rejuvenate the historic ente…

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Some crime is trending down on a troubled southeast Austin street. "This street right here that they say is a bad place to me, looks like a good place to me. It looks beautiful." A look at crime stats and outreach efforts tonight at 6 on KXAN News Read >> www.kxan.com/news/crime/v...

Violent crime trending down on troubled Austin street

“This street right here that they say is a bad place to me, looks like a good place to me. It looks beautiful,” Milton Washington said.

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A repeat offender allegedly stole 9 laptops from the Travis County District Attorney's Office. @KXAN_News We're still waiting to learn what was on those computers. Where a deputy recognized the suspect from at the link below. www.kxan.com/news/local/a...

Repeat offender steals laptops from District Attorney’s Office, court documents say

Investigators believe Austin Grace Mullins, 31, stole 9 laptops from the Travis County District Attorney’s Office last week, according to an arrest warrant filed for the suspect.

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This 18yo is the second teenager in custody related to a thwarted mass shooting plot at an Austin elementary school. @kxan.com We revisit this case tonight at 6, and explain how things could be different if the suspects were 15 & 16 not 17 & 18. Read: www.kxan.com/news/crime/d...

Today’s work: Combing through crime data on a street often referred to as “murder drive” to see what impact crime prevention efforts have had since October.

It’s cold. But I have a really great story to share with yall today!

BACK IN JAIL: Cams not allowed inside for murder suspect Stephon Morson’s hearing. I explain how his bond went from $800,000 to $100 to $100,000. @KXAN_News More from the victim’s family: kxan.com/news/local/austin/prosecutors-to-request-bond-increase-for-murder-suspect-this-morning/

Cozy work vibes before heading to the courthouse this AM because it’s 20 degrees in Texas and the thought of this setup is the only thing that got me out of bed.

Two murder suspects are out of jail because a missed court deadline dropped their bond amounts drastically $800,000 to $100 in one case. $1,000,000 to $1 in another. How? We explain >> kxan.com/news/local/austin/2-murder-suspects-released-after-missed-indictment-deadlines-an-explainer/amp/

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CRIME IMPRINTS: Friends of a man shot and killed by police open up about the 27yo’s struggles with mental health. They’re not condoning his actions leading up to the shooting, but they wanted to share a little bit more about him. Watch the rest here > www.kxan.com/news/crime/c...

Just interviewed a Customs and Border Patrol agent about immigration operations in Texas. I’m combing through it now and will provide the Sparks Notes version later this evening @kxan.com

DC PLANE CRASH: “All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday.” www.kxan.com/news/nationa...

LIVE: All aboard American Airlines jet feared dead after collision with Army helicopter

Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members that collided with an Army helicopter was feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster…

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Loved ones of a 27yo man shot and killed by police speak out in the aftermath with kind words about their friend & a statement on mental health both in and out of the criminal justice system. Story tonight at 6 on @kxan.com

Gabriel May, a father of 5 was killed when a dump truck ran into his F-150. The driver, police confirm, got a speeding ticket. The case is still under investigation, but there are currently no charges, and Gabriel’s family is heartbroken. More: www.kxan.com/news/local/f...

Father of 5 killed in Lakeway crash, other driver gets speeding ticket

Roads were slick on May 13, 2024. Gabriel May left his family-owned auto shop – Vineyard Bay Automotive – some time around noon.

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Seven police officers were injured responding to a suicide call in San Antonio Wednesday night. Expecting to get more updates on the circumstances later today. www.kxan.com/news/sapd-4-...

SAPD: 7 officers injured after shooting in San Antonio

Seven San Antonio police officers were injured in a shooting after they responded to a suicide call Wednesday night.

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Tuesday AM just north of US 290 in south Austin.

Baby snow in the Austin metro

Tonight at 10 on @kxan.com, I’ll have my full recap of Friday night on 6th Street as the city tested out opening the road up to cars.

A data day for your favorite crime reporter.

One of like 7 days in Austin you'll see me wearing this many layers. Take this cold seriously, folks! We have freezing/near-freezing temperatures through the week, with a potential wintry mix headed our way as well.

Cold Texas = Wisconsin cup.

LAKELINE MALL SHOOTING: Police released video of a suspect connected to Thursday's shooting near the food court. Watch the video here: www.kxan.com/news/local/a...

Austin Police release video of suspect linked with Lakeline Mall shooting

The Austin Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find a suspect involved with a shooting that happened at the Lakeline Mall on Thursday, the agency said in a news release. Police …

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Last live shot of 2024 ✌️

Bye 2024 !!

It’s NYE - don’t drink and drive. If the danger wasn’t enough, APD has a protocol in place that will REQUIRE you to provide a breath/blood sample if officers suspect you’re driving drunk. As for the folks in the headline who refused, PD got a warrant that required them to take the test anyway.

A Merry KXAN Christmas to all who celly!!

Science.

THREAD: A former DPS trooper makes a plea in a use of force case, surrendering his TCOLE license. We were the only ones in court today as Zachary Maini entered a plea of a no contest. This stems from a 2022 traffic stop where Maini used a Taser on a woman. @kxan.com

A snap of me cold playing volleyball.