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AUSTIN, Texas — With hundreds of vacancies within the Austin Police Department still open, more than three dozen cadets were sworn into the force on Friday, signaling some incremental progress in recruitment. That graduating class is more than the most recent class of 25, and Interim Chief Robin Henderson...
Celebrating Selena: Texas Historical Commission hosts nostalgic movie night with a twist
AUSTIN, Texas — In commemoration of Texan icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's April 16th birthday, the Texas Historical Commission is extending an open invitation to fans and neighbors for a screening of the 1997 classic film "Selena." The event, to be held at the French Legation State Historic Site, will...
Georgetown Attorney Sentenced to 11 Years for Burglary and Ravaging Ex's Round Rock Home
A Georgetown attorney has landed an 11-year prison stint after pleading guilty to a burglary charge, with the crime involving a violent tirade through his ex's home, authorities said. Joseph Salvatore Cocchiaro, the attorney in question, was handed down the sentence by a Williamson County jury Wednesday, this decision coming...
Round Rock Mother Turns Tragedy into a Fight Against Distracted Driving in Nationwide Campaign
In the heart of Round Rock, a mother named Jamie White has channeled the profound grief of losing her toddler to a distracted driver into spearheading a relentless crusade against such reckless behavior. Her daughter, Allie, only two years old, was tragically struck and killed by a driver in a parking lot while attending a soccer tournament in 2019. White recounted the harrowing event to CBS Austin, detailing how the incident not only snatched her daughter’s life but forever altered the trajectory of her own.
Court records show no charges filed against 18-year-old accused of murder
AUSTIN, Texas — Travis County court records show the District Attorney's Office is not filing charges against the 18-year-old accused of killing 16-year-old Patrick Valadez last November. It happened at a party in East Austin on November 25th on Sol Wilson Avenue. When Austin police arrived on the scene,...
$1,300,000 Up for Grabs As Major US City Launches New Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
One of the biggest cities in the US is preparing to hand $1.3 million to families who are struggling to pay their bills. The cash will be given with no strings attached to lower income families who qualify in Austin, Texas, reports the ABC-affiliated news station KVUE. The city council...
Council says extending life of emergency homeless shelter not a long-term solution
AUSTIN, Texas — A temporary emergency homeless shelter in Southeast Austin will get another eight months of life while the city tries to figure out what to do next. The center known as "the Marshalling Yard" was supposed to close in August, but will instead live until at least next March.
Granger ISD teacher on leave after accusations of ‘inappropriate behavior’ in a classroom
A Granger Independent School District employee is on administrative leave following allegations of "inappropriate behavior by a teacher in the classroom," the district said in a statement to KXAN.
Round Rock trustees approve a 1% raise for 2024-25 school year
Round Rock school district employees will see a 1% pay increase for the 2024-25 school year. During its meeting on Thursday, the school board approved the salary increases as part of its compensation plan for the upcoming school year. The pay bump will increase the starting salary of teachers and librarians from $54,500 to...
Heartwarming celebration held for bride-to-be on Southwest Airlines flight to Austin, Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — A bride-to-be flying to Austin for her bachelorette party got a heartwarming celebration 35,000 feet in the air. The Southwest Airlines flight crew came over the PA system on the flight to honor her with a crown, sash, and sweet notes of encouragement written on napkins by other ladies on the plane who either are married or have been married before.
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