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Two Unrelated Homicides in Austin Within 51 Minutes
crime26 days ago

Two Unrelated Homicides in Austin Within 51 Minutes

Austin police are investigating two separate homicides that occurred less than an hour apart in the early hours of Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The first victim, a man with signs of trauma, was found dead inside a home in East Austin after a call about gunshots at 3:00 a.m. The second victim was found dead in a front yard in South Austin after a call at 3:51 a.m. Police state the cases are unrelated, and a third homicide investigation is being handled by the Travis County Sheriff's Office.

"AFD Fights Fully Involved Fire at Casulo Hotel in South Austin"
fire-incident2 years ago

"AFD Fights Fully Involved Fire at Casulo Hotel in South Austin"

The Austin Fire Department is currently battling a three-alarm fire in a fully involved three-story building in south Austin, with a structural collapse on the second floor and multiple exposures. Crews are searching for other possible fires due to windy conditions, and drivers are advised to avoid the area as one northbound lane of the I-35 frontage road is closed.

Multiple brush fires ignite along major highways in Austin and Castaic, causing traffic disruptions
natural-disasters3 years ago

Multiple brush fires ignite along major highways in Austin and Castaic, causing traffic disruptions

The Austin Fire Department is battling a brush fire near Interstate 35 and Woodward Street in south Austin, causing traffic delays on the southbound I-35 frontage road and Woodward Street. The fire is located in the northwest corner of the area and is expected to be extinguished soon. Meanwhile, Central Texas is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures reaching 100 degrees for at least a week. Travis County has not issued a burn ban, but crews in Hays County have fully contained the Vineyard Hill fire after it burned over 50 acres.

"New Austin Eateries: Korean BBQ, Mexican Burgers, and Upscale Tex-Mex"
food3 years ago

"New Austin Eateries: Korean BBQ, Mexican Burgers, and Upscale Tex-Mex"

Gangnam Korean BBQ, a new all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue restaurant, has opened in South Austin. The restaurant offers grill-it-yourself service for marinated and plain meats, paired with assorted banchan and a la carte dishes and sides. The space is large with many tables and booths, electric grills in the center, and exhaust hoods above. The all-you-can-eat dinner price is $50, the weekday lunch is $30, and kid pricing is available. Reservations are bookable on OpenTable.