Austin, Lady Bird Lake rank as one of the worst instances of toxic algae blooms in 2023

In a new list, BlueGreen Water Technologies ranks Austin’s 2023 algae bloom as one of the worst internationally. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin waterways have seen their fair share of algae blooms and toxins come about over the years. One international report from BlueGreen Water Technologies now says Lady Bird Lake had one of the worst … Read more

Pasadena mother says woman broke into her home, stole her kids’ presents on Christmas Eve

“Nintendo Switches, a PlayStation, an iPad, AirPods, some Apple Watch,” the woman described. “They just left the presents that only had candies inside.” PASADENA, Texas — A Pasadena mother is pleading with police to catch a thief she says ruined her family’s Christmas. While she was at a grocery store, security video showed a woman … Read more

‘We just want them to take accountability’ | Sisters beg for answers after mother is killed in crash involving APD officer

Ana and Breana Casillas are suing the Austin Police Department, the City of Austin and the officer involved in the crash. AUSTIN, Texas — Ana and Breana Casillas describe their mother Maria Casillas-Reyes as their best friend, helpful to everyone around her, and someone deeply admired by her community.  “It’s hard not being with the … Read more

San Antonio nonprofit offers overdose kits, training to community members

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio nonprofit is providing overdose response training and a response kit to those in the community who want it. Corazon Ministries is starting a campaign with service industry employees, saying for those employees, seeing drug use is more prevalent, but the training is available to anyone. The training includes Harm … Read more

US Department of Justice says it’ll sue if Texas enforces new law punishing illegal border crossing

The state has until Jan. 3 to say it won’t arrest people accused of unauthorized entry from Mexico. If not, the Biden administration will sue. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published on the Texas Tribune, and can be viewed here. The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened to sue to stop a new … Read more