Hays
CRIME & SAFETY
Daniel Perry released from Texas prison within an hour after Gov. Abbott's pardon
Daniel Perry, a former Army sergeant convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protester in downtown Austin in 2020, was freed from prison Thursday within an hour of Gov. Greg Abbott signing a pardon proclamation in a case that triggered a political and legal firestorm. In a series of rapid-fire developments in a...
Hays CISD addresses investigation conducted at Elm Grove Elementary
BUDA — The following email was sent to Elm Grove Elementary School parents on Tuesday, May 14. Dear Elm Grove Elementary Family, I’m emailing on behalf of Principal Kathy Faulks and Assistant Principal Patty Manco to let you know about an investigation the campus conducted this afternoon. It was reported to the office that a student told several friends she had a gun at school. Upon learning about this claim, we immediately involved law enforcement and we were quickly able to determine that the student did not have a gun at school. We have also determined that the student did not make a direct threat, but rather simply stated she had a gun. Even though she didn’t have a gun; given the times in which we live, this is not acceptable behavior, nor is it any type of joking matter. As a result, the student now faces school consequences and will have to endure a criminal investigation. I want to thank the students who brought this to our attention and our law enforcement partners who responded quickly, as they always do. Nothing is more important than the safety of our students, staff, and everyone on campus. I also want to thank you for trusting us with the safety of your children. As always, if you see or hear something, be sure to tell us. And, we commit to you that if there is ever something that may be concerning on campus, we will keep you informed. Sincerely, Tim Savoy Hays CISD Chief Communication Officer.
Police identify victim in deadly north Austin shooting
The Austin Police Department identified the man who died in a shooting at a north Austin apartment last week. Additionally, the agency provided more details in a news release, saying there were two additional victims who were shot.
Woman held in death of motorcycle passenger in crash
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – A 26-year-old Austin woman is facing charges of criminally negligent homicide in a fatal traffic crash police say might have been caused by the driver being distracted by cell phone use. Members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Savanna Nicole Spurlock on Monday....
Man sentenced to 35 years in prison for N Austin shooting that left two dead
AUSTIN, Texas — A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a 2022 shooting in north Austin that left two people dead. According to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, Edgar Alejandro Barahona was found guilty of two counts of murder in connection to the shooting on Jan. 23, 2022. The two 35-year sentences will be served concurrently.
Man speaks out after being drugged while bar-hopping on Sixth Street
AUSTIN, Texas - A man is speaking out after he says he was drugged while bar-hopping with friends on West 6th Street in Downtown Austin. He was found under a bridge with serious injuries. Jeff Jones, 38, of Boston, was visiting Austin for a bachelor party in June 2023. They...
String of vehicle burglaries in Kyle; police investigating
KYLE, Texas - Kyle police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a string of vehicle burglaries that happened earlier this month. Investigators say the burglaries happened overnight May 2 to 3 in the Post Oak Subdivision. So far, police do not know who committed the crimes or...
Man arrested after allegedly fleeing from N Austin road rage crash, colliding into pole
AUSTIN, Texas — A 34-year-old man was arrested in north Austin Monday after allegedly ramming another vehicle with his car, fleeing the scene and then crashing into a utility pole. According to an arrest affidavit, Austin police officers responded to the scene on McNeil Road and saw the man,...
Police identify motorcyclist killed in North Austin crash
AUSTIN, Texas — Police have identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash last Friday night in North Austin. It happened at around 9:27 p.m. on May 10 in the 13700 block of Immanuel Road, just north of East Howard Lane. Austin-Travis County EMS responded and found Tarl Sears,...
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