Former Austin police officer's murder charge dismissed in Michael Ramos death

Published   Feb 21, 2025 08:43PM
The District Attorney's Office dismissed murder charges Friday for former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor in the 2020 shooting death of Mike Ramos during a confrontation Ramos had with police, according to Taylor's attorneys. ... Read more

Openers announced for Billboard's 'The Stage' at SXSW

Billboard's "The Stage" at South By Southwest is gearing up for big performances at Waterloo Park. ... Read more

Texas measles outbreak: 90 cases in state as of Friday

The DSHS reported 90 cases of measles in the South Plains of Texas as of Friday. ... Read more

LCRA considering more outdoor watering limits in March

Due to ongoing drought conditions, the Lower Colorado River Authority said it would consider moving to Stage 2 of its drought response March 1. ... Read more

Austin expected to house 2K people in overnight shelters amid cold snap

Published   Feb 21, 2025 06:49PM
The city of Austin is expecting to provide around 2,000 shelter beds for those seeking reprieve from this week's cold snap, officials with the city of Austin's Homeless Strategy Office told KXAN Friday. ... Read more

Yankees update facial hair policy to allow ‘well-groomed b

Aaron Judge with a beard? With the rollback of a decades-old New York Yankees team rule, that just might be possible. ... Read more

Interracial couple marks 50 years of marriage, reflects on r

A couple in Seneca sits down with Destiny Chance to discuss prejudice they experienced directly after schools integrated, and how they overcame obstacles to celebrate 50 years in a wedding ceremony they finally get to have. ... Read more

Doña Ana County taking sheriff to court over personnel

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Doña Ana County is taking a dispute with Sheriff Kim Stewart over personnel to the courts. The County announced in a news release sent out on Friday morning, Feb. 21 that it has filed a petition for a writ of mandamus in the ... Read more