Live streamer arrested for allegedly shooting someone with a paintball gun near Lady Bird Lake

Amaris Sampson, known online as “Xena the Witch,” has been charged with two misdemeanors in connection with the incident. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police have arrested a woman they say shot someone with a paintball gun while livestreaming near Lady Bird Lake. The Austin Police Department (APD) said just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. … Read more

Austin in Austin | Actor Austin Butler serves up drinks at local bar

AUSTIN, Texas — Visitors to one East Austin bar might have been surprised to see the person serving their drinks Wednesday night. Following an advanced screening of his new film, “Caught Stealing,” Golden Globe winner Austin Butler hopped behind the bar at Dirty Bill’s on Rio Grande Street.  Austin-based Fons PR shared video of Butler’s … Read more

Mental health evaluation ordered for suspect in shooting at North Austin Target

Ethan Nieneker, 32, faces charges of capital murder by terror threat, capital murder of a person under 10 years of age and first-degree murder. AUSTIN, Texas — An affidavit has revealed new details surrounding the arrest of a man police say shot and killed three people in a North Austin Target parking lot, assaulted multiple others … Read more

Corpus Christi school district responds to employee being charged with furnishing alcohol to minors at King’s Crossing party

CCPD officials have confirmed two adults have been charged with furnishing alcohol to minors at the party that ended with two teenagers shot. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Update: CCISD has released an official statement regarding the incident.  “Safety is a priority at all Corpus Christi ISD schools, and students are expected to follow the Student … Read more

Judge grants bond for Waco man in immigration case, but ICE delays release

A Texas immigration judge granted a $5,000 bond for Noe Guerrero, but ICE is keeping him for several more days while they consider filing an appeal. CONROE, Texas — Immigration Court Judge Billy J. Sapp issued a $5,000 bond for Noe Guerrero, a man detained by ICE following a controversial arrest. However, federal authorities are … Read more