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An 18-wheeler struck a bridge on southbound I-35 in downtown Austin around 11 a.m. on October 2, 2026, forcing the closure of all southbound lanes except the far right shoulder. The Austin Police Department reported significant debris, and the Texas Department of Transportation is expected to keep the roadway closed for several hours until it is deemed safe.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan food delivery driver, underwent surgery on October 1 to remove a bullet lodged in his back. He was shot by an ICE officer in Austin on September 20 and remained in federal custody for 11 days before the procedure. Garces Perez faces up to 20 years in prison on charges of assaulting a federal officer, while his legal team and Democratic lawmakers criticize the delay in medical care and the lack of body camera footage from the shooting officer.
Wilber Garces Perez, a Venezuelan delivery driver shot by an ICE agent in Austin on September 20, underwent surgery on October 1 to remove a bullet lodged in his back. He remains in federal custody facing up to 20 years in prison for assaulting a federal officer. His lawyers argue the government delayed medical care and denied family access, while prosecutors maintain he fled a traffic stop and struck an agent with his car mirror. The shooting officer did not wear a body camera, and the incident has drawn criticism over ICE’s accountability and medical treatment of detainees.
A federal judge denied bond to Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan delivery driver shot by an ICE agent in Austin on September 20. Prosecutors argued he is a flight risk due to ties in Venezuela and the severity of his charges, while his attorneys highlighted his critical medical needs and disputed the government's account of the incident.
Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested in Converse, Texas, after allegedly planning a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Authorities acted on a tip received Tuesday evening, leading to a SWAT arrest at 3 a.m. Wednesday. Caldera faces state and federal charges, while the Capitol remains open with heightened security.
Wilber Garcés Pérez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan delivery driver, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer after being shot by an ICE agent in Austin on September 20. Prosecutors allege he struck an officer with his rear-view mirror and fled, while his defense claims he was attempting to park safely. Pérez remains detained with a bullet lodged near his spine.
Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer following a vehicle pursuit and shooting in Austin on September 20. Federal prosecutors allege he fled after refusing to exit his car, striking an agent with his side mirror. Garces-Perez faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, while his attorneys argue he was attempting to park safely and that the shooting officer lacked a body camera. He remains detained with a bullet lodged in his back, and a habeas corpus hearing is scheduled for September 30.
Wilber Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan citizen, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer after being shot in the back by an ICE agent in Austin on September 20. Prosecutors allege he fled a traffic stop and struck an officer with his car mirror, while his defense maintains he was attempting to park safely. The shooting officer did not wear a body camera, and Perez remains detained with a bullet lodged in his back.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan delivery driver, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer after being shot by an ICE agent in Austin on September 20. Prosecutors allege he fled a traffic stop and struck an officer with his car mirror, while his defense argues he was attempting to park safely. The shooting officer did not wear a body camera, and Garces Perez remains detained with a bullet lodged in his back.
Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan DoorDash driver, faces federal assault charges after being shot by an ICE agent in Austin on September 20. Prosecutors allege he struck an officer with his car mirror and fled, while his attorneys argue he was attempting to park safely. The shooting officer did not wear a body camera, and Garcés Pérez remains detained with a bullet lodged near his spine.
Wilber Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan delivery driver, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer after being shot by an ICE agent in Austin on September 20. Prosecutors allege he fled a traffic stop and struck an officer with his car mirror, while his defense maintains he was attempting to park safely. The shooting officer did not have a body camera, and Perez remains detained with a bullet lodged in his back.
Federal prosecutors have charged Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan delivery driver, with assaulting a federal officer following his shooting by an ICE agent in Austin on September 20. The complaint alleges Garces Perez struck an agent with his car mirror and fled, though he maintains he was attempting to park safely. The shooting officer did not wear a body camera, and Garces Perez remains detained with a bullet lodged near his spine.
The Justice Department has charged Wilber Garcés Pérez, a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Austin on Sept. 20, with assaulting a federal officer. An unsealed affidavit alleges he struck an agent with his car mirror and led a high-speed chase. The shooting officer was not wearing a body camera, and the victim remains detained with a bullet lodged in his spine.
COTALAND, a new 30-acre amusement park in Austin, opened its doors this weekend with over 30 attractions, including Texas's first tilt roller coaster, Circuit Breaker. However, the ride experienced two unplanned stops with riders on board during the opening weekend. COTALAND stated that safety sensors triggered the halts, and all riders were evacuated without injury. The park is part of a broader expansion of the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) property and is expected to employ 1,300 people and attract 1.5 million visitors annually.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan DoorDash driver, faces a federal habeas corpus hearing in San Antonio on September 30. He remains detained in Pearsall with a bullet lodged in his back, a fractured clavicle, and partial paralysis. While his attorneys demand immediate surgery and release, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) asserts he is receiving comprehensive care. Protests continue in Austin and Pearsall, with organizers demanding the removal of the bullet and an end to ICE operations.