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Three people have been arrested in connection with a series of random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas; authorities say the incidents appeared random and investigators are continuing to look for a motive, with further details to be released.
Three suspects are in custody after a weekend string of apparently random shootings in Austin, Texas, with at least 10 incidents and four people wounded but none killed. Two youths, ages 15 and 17, were arrested at a traffic stop and taken to juvenile detention; a third suspect was later captured by Manor Police after fleeing. Investigators say there is no known motive, the shootings targeted homes, apartments, and a firehouse, and the suspects allegedly stole at least four cars, with the 17-year-old also accused of stealing a gun.
Two teens, aged 15 and 17, are in custody in connection with about a dozen shootings across Austin that injured four people, with a third suspect detained. The spree began after a stolen car and a stolen handgun and most incidents occurred in South Austin, including an attack near a fire station. A shelter-in-place order was issued during the manhunt as investigators seek multiple suspect vehicles; the case remains active and ongoing.
Four people were injured in a series of apparently random shootings over the weekend in Austin, with police investigating the incidents and the mayor confirming the injuries.
South Austin’s shelter-in-place order was lifted after police announced two suspects are in custody in connection with about 10 weekend shootings; one suspect remains at large in the Manor area. Investigators say the incidents appear random and involved multiple vehicles; injuries were reported. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and report tips via the Aggravated Assault Unit or Crime Stoppers, with a reward of up to $1,000 offered.
Barack Obama surprised patrons at Taco Joint near the University of Texas at Austin, joining James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa for about 30 minutes of retail campaigning. He chatted with diners about issues like data centers and voting but did not make public remarks or endorse either Democrat. The visit signals national support for the Texas Democrats atop the ticket as GOP contenders Cornyn, Paxton and Abbott compete in tight races, with Bernie Sanders set to appear at the state Democratic Convention.
For the fourth time in weeks, Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened to withdraw public-safety grants to force Texas cities to comply with his preferred policies, latest pressuring Grand Prairie to cancel a Muslim Eid event and warning of a $530,000 funding cut. The moves follow earlier actions against Houston, Dallas and Austin over immigration enforcement and related issues, signaling a more muscular, executive approach that expands the governor’s leverage over local governments.
Camp Mystic has withdrawn its application for a summer 2026 camp license, according to the camp, which confirmed the decision on Thursday.
A Texas dog owner in Austin says her Belgian Malinois Ranger died after infection with the parasite that causes Chagas disease, spread by kissing bugs. Vet experts report rising Chagas cases in Austin and nearby San Antonio, noting that kissing bugs inhabit gardens and woodlands and can transmit the parasite via feces after a bite or when dogs ingest them. Dogs may show lethargy, breathing difficulties, and heart problems, with limited treatment options, underscoring the growing public health concern for both pets and people.
Gov. Greg Abbott warned Houston, Dallas and Austin that roughly $200 million in state public-safety funding could be cut unless their police policies fully cooperate with ICE, ranging from $110 million for Houston to about $2.5 million for Austin and $32+ million for Dallas plus World Cup funds. The move catalyzes pushback from city leaders and a Paxton-led investigation and lawsuit against Houston, as officials defend SB 4-compliant policies and emphasize public safety and constitutional rights. The dispute underscores tensions between state immigration enforcement and local policing policies.
Houston's ordinance to curb police cooperation with ICE sparks a state funding cutoff threat and an AG investigation, illustrating how Texas cities are navigating the Trump-era immigration crackdown; Austin and other cities are crafting policies to protect residents while complying with Senate Bill 4 and balancing state leadership.
Elon Musk announced plans to build a Terafab chip fabrication plant in Austin, Texas, to scale chip production for robotics, AI, and space data centers, to be run jointly by Tesla and SpaceX; no timeline was given, and Bloomberg noted Musk’s lack of semiconductor manufacturing experience and a history of over-promising timelines.
Rolling Stone’s SXSW 2026 coverage highlights a blend of star-studded and breakout live sets—from Fuerza Regida’s high-energy Future of Music showcase and Don Toliver’s arena-scale rap to intimate performances by Noah Kahan, plus buzzy acts like Swapmeet, TTSSFU, This Is Lorelei/Water From Your Eyes, Gogol Bordello, Charley Crockett and more—across venues like ACL Live, Stubb’s, and Mohawk, illustrating a festival that delivered nonstop energy and discovery in Austin.
SXSW’s 2026 edition will be shorter and decentralized, moving festival activity to hotel clubhouses after the demolition of the Austin Convention Center. Despite staffing shakeups, visa and sponsorship hurdles, organizers insist the event will return to Austin, with discounted 2027 badges already on sale and film/TV and music programming continuing to anchor the festival’s identity.
Austin’s SXSW returns with 20 free, badge-free showcases across the city from March 11–22, giving attendees without badges a chance to catch live sets at venues like Hyde Park’s Porchella, Hotel Vegas, YETI’s flagship store, 101x Day Parties, Flatstock, Stoner Jam, South By South Emo, Peelander Fest and more, including official BMI, KUTX and SoCo Stomp events, plus stage showcases at San José, Mohawk and Antone’s—many with free admission or suggested donations and additional activities like drag shows, screen printing and vendor markets.