Body found Monday in Lake Walter E. Long - Austin news - NewsLocker (2024)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Travis-County medics found a dead body in an east Austin lake Monday.ATCEMS, Austin Police and Austin Fire all responded to a call for a water rescue, and it described a body floating in Lake Walter E. Long off of Blue Bluff Road. ATCEMS tweeted about the call at 7:21 p.m. and then followed it three minutes later to confirm an adult had died.
This is a developing story and will be updated once more information is released.

$4M to fund new shade structures at Austin parks, pools

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, July 1, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A combined $4 million will go toward enhanced shade structures at Austin parks and pools, the city's Parks and Recreation Department confirmed Monday.The City allocated $2 million toward improvements for this fiscal year, with a matching $2 million provided by the Austin Parks Foundation. The funding will go toward new shade projects being developed alongside existing

MAP: 33 lakes across Texas are now infested with zebra mussels

This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.
We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available.AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 30 lakes across Texas are infested with zebra mussels, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.The invasive species was first detected in Lake Texoma, no

Memo: Austin Animal Center shuts down intake, says shelter at 'crisis point'

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Animal Center is closing animal intake to the public, citing that its capacity is at a "crisis point," according to a city memo from AAC Chief Animal Services Officer Don Bland.The memo, released Monday, states the AAC will stop accepting owner-surrendered and healthy, stray animals on Tuesday, July 2. AAC will continue to take on animals through animal protection officers that are a "clear public safety risk or are experiencing life-threatening illness or injury

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How a $1.3M federal grant is ramping up safety at 2 Austin intersections

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, July 1, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A $1.3 million federal grant will help aid Austin transportation officials in improving traffic safety at two intersections.Austin's Vision Zero program received the $1.3 million federal funding via the Texas Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The money will go toward installing traffic signals at two intersections across town: H

LIST: What are the current water restrictions in your city?

Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Water restrictions vary from city to city, and each community has its own hierarchy of restrictions based upon drought contingency plans. That means Stage 2 restrictions in Austin may not be the same as those in Dripping Springs.To help keep track, KXAN has created a map and database so you can easily find the restrictions in your city. We will keep these updated as cities change drough

How an Austin grant program addresses food equity, climate solutions

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin's Food and Climate Equity Grants program provides direct funding for community-led solutions that allow for transformative change in the areas of food, climate and resilience.The grants program is designed to fund projects that help people who are impacted by systemic and structural inequities while eliminating issues with health outcomes. Most importantly, the projects are largely designed to benefit the quality of life for all.The City of Austin's Offic

Austin man dies while hiking at Grand Canyon National Park

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin man died while hiking in the Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said Monday.
According to park officials, a report of an unconscious hiker was received around 7 p.m. Saturday on the River Trail. The hiker became unconscious and bystanders gave him CPR while paramedics responded from Phantom Ranch, but efforts were unsuccessful.
The hiker was identified as 69-year-old Scott Sims from Austin, the park service said.
The park service said Sims was t

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Photos: UT hosts all-day celebration to commemorate joining the SEC

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Thousands of people joined an all-day celebration at the University of Texas at Austin to celebrate the Longhorns' official entrance into the Southeastern Conference.What Texas Longhorns coaches said about officially moving to the SECThe celebration entailed live music, fireworks, games and activities on campus Sunday to commemorate the Longhorns’ first day in the SEC. Pitbull, AKA "Mr. Worldwide," also joined the festivities.
Those attending the event were able to visit m

Study ranks UT Austin one of Texas' 'best value' colleges

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, July 1, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hook 'em: UT Longhorns have plenty to celebrate after a new study named the University of Texas at Austin the second "best value" college in Texas.Financial technology company SmartAsset released its 2023 state-by-state study analyzing the best colleges in each state based on the following metrics: starting salary, tuition, living expenses, student retention rate and

Doug the emu reunited with owner after getting loose in Leander Monday

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, July 1, 2024.LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — It was an emu-tional reunion Monday as the Leander Police Department helped guide a loose emu back home.The Leander Police Department shared on Facebook a photo of the lost emu, spotted running around the Palmera Ridge neighborhood in Leander Monday."If you have emu and live in Leander, please check all of your emus are accounted for," the department said in t

3 shot after fight in Travis County outdoor market parking lot

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, July 1, 2024.TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A fight in a parking lot Sunday night preceded a shooting that sent three people to the hospital, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said they responded to a shots fired call at about 8:51 p.m. in the 8700 block of FM 812 in Travis County.Investigators said the shooting happened at an outdoor market after "an altercation between se

What road closures are planned for Austin's 4th of July celebration?

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, July 1, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Happy Independence Day!Thousands of Austinites will flock downtown Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July with an Austin Symphony Orchestra performance and fireworks show at Auditorium Shores and the Long Center, located at 900 W. Riverside Drive. The free festivities begin at 4 p.m. while the fireworks display is set to kick off at 9:30 p.m.Whether you're traveling

Disaster preparedness platform launched to help Texas small businesses

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- Texas small businesses now have access to a disaster preparedness resource calledBeforeDuringAfter. The site aims to be an emergency information hub.
It links small businesses to information from government agencies and news sites for breaking disaster updates to help improve businesses' preparation.Along with preparation, the site features a recovery timeline that includes steps businesses can take to help them bounce back after disaster strikes.There are multiple

ATCEMS: 8 people involved in 2-vehicle crash near Cedar Park

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Thursday, July 1, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders reported a two-vehicle collision Monday morning that involved eight patients.Paramedics said only one patient was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the seven other patients refused transport.According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the vehicle rescue was near Cypress Creek and Anderson Mill. The initial call came out at

ATCEMS: 1 pinned, 8 patients in 2-vehicle crash

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Thursday, July 1, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders reported a two-vehicle collision Monday morning that involved eight patients. Medics anticipate only one transport.According to Austin-Travis County EMS, a vehicle rescue was underway near Cypress Creek and Anderson Mill. The initial call came out at approximately 10:30 a.m.
A second ATCEMS ambulance and Travis County is also responding.ATCEMS said

ATCEMS: 1 extricated, 8 total patients in 2-vehicle crash

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Thursday, July 1, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders reported a two-vehicle collision Monday morning that involved eight patients.Paramedics said only one patient was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the seven other patients refused transport.According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the vehicle rescue was near Cypress Creek and Anderson Mill. The initial call came out at

Austin police searching for 33-year-old man last seen early June

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a man who has been missing for nearly a month.
APD said Austin Harrison, 33, was last seen on June 3 around noon in the 500 block of South Pleasant Valley Road. He's known to frequent "Secret Beach" along the Colorado River in the area.
According to APD, Harrison left on his own accord, but hehas not made his usual contact with his family.
Harrison is described as:White male6’6”185lbs.B

Austin girl earns honor helping teach English to Ukrainian refugees

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- While many of us have watched the horror of the war between Russia and Ukraine play out on the TV and in the news, a 16-year-old Austin girl is learning about the challenges and refugees' resiliency firsthand.
Liberal Arts and Science Academy Senior Sydney Jones volunteers her time with ENGin, a nonprofit partnering English speakers with Ukranians eager to learn the language.
"I saw how important language could be to someone's life," she said. "Then through that, I started learn

Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election

WASHINGTON (AP) — TheSupreme Courton Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges heplotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election.In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. But rather th

Supreme Court rules Trump has 'absolute' immunity for official acts, sends case back to lower court

WASHINGTON (AP) — TheSupreme Courton Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges heplotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election.Ina historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. But rath

Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have some immunity, sends Trump case back to lower court

WASHINGTON (AP) —The Supreme Courton Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges heplotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election lossand all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election.Ina historic 6-3 ruling, the justices returned Trump's case to the trial court to determine what is

'Dangerous' Hurricane Beryl takes aim at Windward Islands, Tropical Storm Chris bringing heavy rain, flooding to Mexico

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Beryl, Tropical Storm Chris and a new tropical wave.HURRICANE BERYLThe National Hurricane Center said Beryl remains a "dangerous" Category 3 storm, with 120 mph winds. As of the 5 a.m. update, the hurricane is approaching the Windward Islands. It is currently 140 miles southeast of St. Vincent.
The center of Beryl is expected to move across the Windward Islands this morning and across the southeastern and central Cari

Strange holidays for every day in July

AUSTIN (KXAN) — July in the U.S. is best known for Independence Day (and the fireworks that come with it), but that's not the only thing worth celebrating.These other holidays are sure to make you question their existence.Strange holidays for every day in JuneJuly 1National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day & International Joke DayJuly 2I Forgot Day & National Disco DayA view of dancers at the popular nightclub Studio 54 circa 1978 in New York City. (Photo by Joe McNally/Getty Images

VOTE: Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of June 2024

Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from theKXAN First Warning Weatherteam.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here at KXAN, we get hundreds of photos sent to use each month by viewers just like you.We want to showcase some of the best pictures we receive, so we narrowed them down to our 10 favorites for the month.Help us choose the best viewer photo of June 2024. Look through the 10 pictures below, then vote for your favorite. The winning photo will move on to represent

ATCEMS: Crowd 'surge' at UT SEC celebration leaves one person hurt

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is hurt after a crowd "surge" incident at the University of Texas' SEC Celebration on Sunday night, according to a social media post from Austin-Travis County EMS.
Some people we talked to who attended the celebration said a barricade went down as crowds tried to push towards the stage for Pitbull's performance.
"Everybody was really packing in there, trying to push up towards the front. There wasn't really a lot of room so everyone was pushing," Jamey Alden, an atten

Hurricane Beryl remains a major hurricane

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A quick update on the local weather. High pressure aloft continues to be our dominant weather feature. Today will be partly cloudy to mostly sunny with most highs from 97° to 101°. Milam County will be under a Heat Advisory until 7 p.m. for highest heat index readings up to 107°.High temperatures will be in the upper 90s to around 100° every day heading to the weekend. A 10% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms will be a part of the Saturday/Sunday foreca

Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women's gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — They all had a reason to come back. Every single one of them.
Simone Biles to move past those wrenching two weeks in Japan three years ago, when the gymnastics superstar prioritized her mental health and safety over glory, a decision that inspired some and maddened others.
Suni Lee to prove — perhaps to herself most of all — that the all-around gold medal she earned while Biles watched from the stands wasn't a fluke.
Jordan Chiles to turn the team silver she

Meet Beacon the therapy dog, calming gymnasts' nerves at the US Olympic Trials

MINNEAPOLIS (NEXSTAR) — The U.S. Olympic Trials is one of the most stressful competitions for gymnasts.
In fact, coaches and athletes have openly talked about the intense amount of pressure to perform in front of the selection committee that hand-picks who will represent USA Gymnastics at the Olympics.Simone Biles secures third trip to the Olympics after breezing to victory at U.S. trialsFor the first time at trials, there's a very special good boy helping ease some of the nerves.
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Simone Biles secures third trip to the Olympics after breezing to victory at U.S. trials

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics. So are some of her friends.
The gymnastics superstar earned a third trip to her sport's biggest stage by cruising to victory at the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday night, posting a two-day all-around total of 117.225 to clinch the lone automatic spot on the five-woman team.
Three years removed from the Tokyo Olympics — where she pulled out of multiple finals to prioritize her safety and becoming a touchstone on the import