LATEST NEWS
Lightning strike at SW Austin gas station sparks smoke concern
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Fire Department responded to a reported lightning strike at a gas station in southwest Austin Wednesday night. The call came in at around 8:38 p.m. at the Chevron gas station located at 4912 Monterey Oaks Blvd. Crews searched for the source of the smoke...
Austin Police Arrest 25-Year-Old Suspect Charged with Rainey Street District Murder
Austin's weekend was marred by violence when a man was shot to death in an apartment in the heart of the city. The Austin Police Department announced the arrest of 25-year-old Timmel Eggleston, charging him with the murder of 24-year-old Alan Picazzo in the Rainey Street District, as reported by KVUE.
Car crashes into building in downtown Austin while fleeing traffic stop: DPS
AUSTIN, Texas - First responders are at the scene where a car crashed into a building in downtown Austin. The crash happened at 15th and San Jacinto Streets, and the car appears to have crashed into a parking garage. DPS says that a trooper attempted to make a traffic stop...
Man attempts to escape hospital by throwing sandwich, running into guard: affidavit
AUSTIN, Texas - A man is facing charges after attempting to escape from a hospital in central Austin on Monday, according to arrest documents. On Monday, April 29, an officer responded to a call for service at St. David's. The call stated a mental health patient was trying to escape.
The science behind Texas-sized hail
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is famous for its thunderstorms, and many times, those thunderstorms have a risk of hail. Most times when hail falls, it’s no big deal, but other times, hail can be downright destructive. Hail is a pretty regular occurrence around Austin. But to a non-meteorologist, it holds a lot of mystery.
Austin photojournalist facing two misdemeanor charges after UT protest
An Austin photojournalist who was arrested while covering a pro-Palestine on the University of Texas Austin campus on April 24, is facing two misdemeanor charges-- assault and interference with public duties, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Manor and Austin Neighborhoods Rattled by EF-1 Tornado, Texans Rally in Cleanup Effort
Residents of Manor, Texas, are rolling up their sleeves and sifting through debris after a tornado tore through their neighborhood over the weekend. The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with winds reaching 110 mph ravaged the area on Sunday morning, leaving a trail of destruction that spanned almost 5 miles and measured 20 yards wide.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.