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Austin, Texas · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) — CapMetro is putting a temporary pause on purchases of new electric vehicles for its fleet amid battery technology hiccups at the industry level. The CapMetro Board of Directors discussed the pause during a sustainability update at a June 24 board meeting. The transit authority confirmed it won't be making any new purchases of EV buses while CapMetro continues to build out its own infrastructure to support electric buses and as ba…See the Story
CapMetro is pausing purchases of new electric buses — here's why
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Austin, Texas · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was now investigating a June shooting as a homicide following a preliminary investigation. According to APD, on June 25, officers responded to the call of a shooting in the 12200 block of Kelton Drive where the caller said a family member had been shot. APD said medics arrived and found the victim, later identified as 13-year-old Julian Hernandez, on a bed and attempted life-saving measures. H…See the Story
June shooting involving 13-year-old now being investigated as homicide
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FBI · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) --- The Federal Bureau of Investigation said a 19-year-old in Austin is at the center of an alleged sextortion scheme. According to the FBI's San Antonio Division, Tre Von Harris was recently indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of interstate communication of a threat/extortion. The indictment alleged Harris engaged in a sextortion scheme from as early as November 2022 unt…See the Story
FBI says Austin teen charged in sextortion scheme, allegedly targeted teen boys
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Austin, Texas · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, Austin's city manager provided an update on the search for a new chief of police, saying a hiring decision will take "additional time."
Shortlist for new Austin police chief released — here are the finalists City Manager T. C. Broadnax said he was still reviewing feedback, as well as input from stakeholder interview panels and the Austin City Council. Broadnax said for the reasons above, he decided not to reque…See the Story
City provides update on search for new APD chief
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Greg Abbott · TexasTexas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday a new system called Sentinel designed to be a “one-stop shop” for school safety and security needs across all Texas school districts.See the Story
Texas Education Association launches new system designed to enhance safety across schools
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Austin, Texas · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) — It's the thick of budget season for the City of Austin, and the Austin Parks and Recreation Board is calling on city leaders to allocate an additional $2.62 million into the Parks and Recreation Department's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The parks board voted 8-0 in favor of the extra funding request. Both public speakers and board members said it doesn't address the totality of department needs but is a start. Additional …See the Story
Austin parks board recommends $2.6M extra for parks maintenance, homeless response
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Austin, Texas · AustinKXAN (AUSTIN) -- The Downtown Austin Alliance announced it's current President and CEO, Dewitt "De" Peart would retire in the first quarter of 2025 after a decade of leading the Downtown Alliance. The DAA said it began the search process for a new CEO back in May with more than 75 community and organizational stakeholder interviews to help shape the needs and responsibilities of the CEO job description. “This opportunity to lead one of Austin’…See the Story
Downtown Austin Alliance CEO to retire in early 2025, hiring process begins
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Olympics · AustinAustin (KXAN) — Local Austin athletic groups say they're ready to see the sports they love on the world's largest stage during the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Austin Archery Club said it aims to cheer on those competing in the Olympics' archery competitions. Clint Miller, AAC secretary and treasurer, said he first got into the sports 10 years ago and has since immersed himself in the community. He said the sport combines the peace and quiet of nat…See the Story
Austin athletes ready to cheer on Olympics competitors
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