What road closures are planned for Austin's 4th of July celebration? - Austin news - NewsLocker (2024)

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, July 1, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Happy Independence Day!Thousands of Austinites will flock downtown Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July with an Austin Symphony Orchestra performance and fireworks show at Auditorium Shores and the Long Center, located at 900 W. Riverside Drive. The free festivities begin at 4 p.m. while the fireworks display is set to kick off at 9:30 p.m.Whether you're traveling

Westlake's Theo Gillen selected in first round of MLB Draft

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Tampa Bay Rays went the high school route with the 18th pick of the MLB Draft in selecting Westlake's Theo Gillen.Gillen had been consistently projected to go in the first round and is thrilled with where he landed."What's really not to like?" said Gillen about the Rays organization. "They have a great department of scouting. They always are bringing in the best talent. There's a reason they have one of the best systems in the MLB."A Texas baseball commit, Gillen made clear t

America's toxic political climate faces calls to 'tone it down' after assassination attempt on Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Tone it down!”
That was the plea from one Republican congressman as he came to grips with the assassination attempt against Donald Trump at a political rally in the Butler Farm area where he grew up.
“I am in a state of bewilderment of how and what has happened to the United States of America,” Rep. Mike Kelly, R-PA., told The Associated Press early Sunday.
The shocking attempt on Trump's life has brought into stark relief the toxic climate in Ame

In prime-time address, Biden asks Americans to reject political violence and 'cool it down'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday urged Americans to reject political violence and recommit themselves to resolving their differences peacefully, saying the upcoming presidential election will be a “time of testing” in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
In a prime-time national address from the Oval Office, Biden said political passions can run high but “we must never descend into violence.” The president sai

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Acts of political violence on the rise, according to reports

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- President Joe Biden won't be coming to Austin on Monday, his trip postponed according to the White House.Biden to reschedule visit to Austin following Trump rally shootingThis announcement comes a day after a mass shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday.Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Phot

Josh Smith hits 2 two-run homers to lead Rangers to 4-2 win over Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Smith homered twice with four RBIs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.Smith had a two-run shot in the first and added another one with two outs in the eighth to push the lead to 4-1. It’s the first multi-homer game of the 26-year-old’s career.The Rangers won the last two games of the series after dropping Friday’s opener 6-3. They also got a 2-1 victory Saturday thanks to Nathaniel Lowe’s RBI single in the 10

Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump first came to law enforcement’s attention at Saturday's rally when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the campaign event. The tip sparked a frantic search but officers were unable to find him before he managed to get on a roof, where he opened fire.In the wake of the shooting that killed one spectator, investigators were hunting for any clues about what may have drove Thomas Matt

Will Power wins IndyCar Series race at Iowa Speedway that ended with a 4-car crash

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — It was Will Power's turn Sunday for Team Penske success at Iowa Speedway.Power broke through at the 0.875-mile oval, gaining his first IndyCar Series win at Iowa in the race that ended with a four-car,last-lap crash.Power had already crossed the finish line when Sting Ray Robb's car flipped after clipping the car of Alexander Rossi coming out of the second turn. The car slid on its top down the backstretch while Rossi's car collided with the cars of Kyle Kirkwood

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Abbott, Patrick slam CenterPoint Energy for Houston outages

HOUSTON (Nexstar) -- CenterPoint Energy could face executive action, legislative investigations, and financial and regulatory penalties for Houston's widespread and prolonged power outages following Hurricane Beryl, state leaders warned Sunday.
In Governor Greg Abbott's first press conference since Beryl rocked the Texas coast a week ago, he and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick delivered harsh condemnations of the city's largest electric provider for widespread and prolonged power outages."Allegations have

Texas' Sid Miller was 30 feet from Trump during attempted assassination

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has been to dozens of political rallies for former President Donald Trump, but an assassination attempt at a Saturday rally in Pennsylvania for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is something Miller will never forget.Trump, Biden, former presidents react to shooting at Trump rallyAs one of Trump's top allies in Texas, Miller said he was standing about 30 feet away from the former president when he heard popping noise

Abbott returns from Asia economic trip

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Governor Greg Abbott wrapped up his trip to Asia earlier this week, where his Texas delegation met with several other entities to advance Texas's economy and boost industries that are essential for the economy.With this three nation economic development mission, Abbott spent six days meeting with Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. The goal was to strengthen ties with these three countries to benefit the Texas economy.RELATED: Abbott announces launch of State of Texas Taiwan Office"A

‘Had my rosary beads’: Austin man describes Trump rally shooting from VIP view

AUSTIN (KXAN) – When Ben Shrader, 25, picked up the phone Thursday, he thought someone was playing a joke. The caller claimed to be from the campaign team of former President Donald Trump, inviting him to a weekend rally in Pennsylvania.“I didn’t believe that it was real at first,” Shrader said. “I found out Friday. I was on a plane, and then here.”The Austin man spoke to KXAN’s Josh Hinkle via Zoom late Saturday night in his hotel room just miles from t

What we know about the 20-year-old suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials were working Sunday to learn more about the 20-year-old Pennsylvania man they believe tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally and to determine what drove him to open fire, killing one spectator.Authorities identified Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the shooter who fired from a rooftop outside the rally venue in Butler before he was killed by the Secret Service.
An FBI official said late Saturd

Biden to reschedule visit to Austin following Trump rally shooting

AUSTIN (KXAN) — President Joe Biden will no longer be coming to Austin Monday, according to the White House. It was announced the planned trip would be rescheduled.The president was originally scheduled tovisit in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s signing of the Civil Rights Act. Biden was expected to deliver a keynote address at the LBJ Presidential Library in honor of the milestone.The announcement came following a shooting Saturday aftern

WATCH LIVE: President Biden speaks from The White House following shooting at Trump rally

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former PresidentDonald Trumpcalled for unity and resilience Sunday afteran attempt on his lifeadded fresh uncertainty to an already tumultuous presidential campaign and raised sharp questions about how a gunman was able toopen firefrom a rooftop near a Pennsylvania campaign rally.A full day after the shooting,the gunman's motivewas still a mystery, and investigators said they believe he acted alone before being fatally shot

Trump targeted in assassination attempt at rally; shooter, 1 attendee dead

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — On the heels of an apparent attempt to kill him, former President Donald Trump called Sunday for unity and resilience as shocked leaders across the political divide recoiled from the shooting that left him wounded but “fine” and the gunman and a rally-goer dead.The presumptive Republican presidential nominee said the upper part of his right ear was pierced in the shooting. His aides said he was in “great spirits” and doing well.“I knew immed

Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former PresidentDonald Trumpcalled for unity and resilience Sunday afteran attempt on his lifeadded fresh uncertainty to an already tumultuous presidential campaign and raised sharp questions about how a gunman was able toopen firefrom a rooftop near a Pennsylvania campaign rally.A full day after the shooting,the gunman's motivewas still a mystery, and investigators said they believe he acted alone before being fatally shot

Rolling road closures likely as President Biden visits Austin Monday

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Monday, President Joe Biden will be in Austin in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson's signing of the Civil Rights Act.Biden will deliver a keynote address at the LBJ Presidential Library in honor of the milestone. While the event won't be open to the public, it will impact drivers as Biden makes his way to the University of Texas at Austin's campus.The Texas Department of Transportation said rolling closures will happen between 11 a.m. a

Watermelon: A sweet source of hydration

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- During these hot days of summer we are constantly reminding you of the importance of staying hydrated. We talk about proper hydration because we want you to be safe and that your bodies function much better when you are hydrated than when you're not.Of course, there is this almost nagging reminder that beer is not a source of hydration. Okay, we'll allow for non-alcoholic beer, but there are other more reliable sources.One of those sources is watermelon. It's sometimes referred

Man dies in Leander following motorcycle crash

LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — A fatal crash in Leander closed a roadway overnight, according to police.The Leander Police Department said Municipal Drive from Northern Trail to Southwest Drive has since reopened.The crash occurred shortly after midnight, according to LPD.A spokesperson for the city said the crash involved a single motorcycle driven by a man.“The motorcycle went off the road into the woods and the rider was ejected,” the city said.According to city officials, the man

Shannen Doherty, '90210' and 'Charmed' actress, dead at 53: reports

(NEXSTAR) – Shannen Doherty, known for her roles in the '90s hit shows "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" has died, her publicist told People. She was 53."It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty," publicist Leslie Sloane told People. "On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease."Doherty had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, Variety reported. She announced she had gone into remission in 2017

Shannen Doherty, '90210' and 'Charmed' actress, dead at 53

(NEXSTAR) – Shannen Doherty, known for her roles in the '90s hit shows "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" has died, her publicist told People. She was 53."It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty," publicist Leslie Sloane told People. "On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease."Doherty had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, Variety reported. She announced she had gone into remission in 2017

Understanding civil legal representation for low-income Texans

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — When Kayla Muzquiz got out of the Texas foster care system, she didn't know where to start, and didn't have the money to hire a lawyer for help to navigate the transition.Muzquiz's mom died in a 2005 car accident. She found herself in foster care at 11 years old. Getting out of the system proved to be another hurdle for Muzquiz, and she didn't have the financial tools or legal literacy to navigate the transition from foster care to adulthood.
It's why advocates want to s

What we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Trump rally shooter

This is a breaking news story. Refresh for updates. Download our NewsNation app for 24/7 fact-based unbiased coverage.(NewsNation) — Early Sunday morning, the FBI said the attempted assassin at President Donald Trump's rally was a 20-year-old man named Thomas Matthew Crooks. Secret Service shot and killed Crooks seconds later.The attack is the most serious attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.The former president, according

Warming trend ahead, but relief may not be far away

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Clouds were a bit stubborn to break through the day, but more sun finally broke through early in the afternoon. The clouds did help keep temperatures at or slightly below normal today with highs between 90 and 95 degrees. Unlike Saturday, Sunday was a much drier day with rain mostly confined to the coast and West Texas.Low and mid-level clouds were tough to break on SundayCentral Texas Rain TotalsLooking ahead, temperatures will be getting warmer through the first half of the w

A dry and warm end to the weekend

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Saturday afternoon showers and thunderstorms were most numerous south of a line extending from Tow (Llano Co.) over to Giddings. Our higher rain totals included:
.84" Smithville
.72" Lake Bastrop at the Sim Gideon Power Plant
.67" 5 miles W of Tow
.64" 7 miles NNE of Llano
.53" Sandy Creek near ClickCentral Texas Rain TotalsAny rain today will be isolated, confined to areas along and east of Highway 77 in Fayette and Lee Counties.Afternoon highs will warm back to mostly the mid

Traffic Alert: Fatal crash closes N. MoPac heading south

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officers with the Austin Police Department responded to a fatal crash in north Austin.According to APD, the crash occurred near the 12000 block of N. MoPac Expy. heading South.“All of Southbound Mopac will be closed while police investigate,” APD said.Drivers should expect delays.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for updates.

Fatal crash closes N. MoPac heading south; 2 dead

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officers with the Austin Police Department responded to a fatal crash in north Austin on Sunday morning.Austin-Travis County EMS said medics responded to a reported pin-in collision involving two vehicles. Two adult patients were pronounced dead at the scene.
According to first responders, the crash occurred at approximately 5:40 a.m. near the 12000 block of N. MoPac Expy. heading South.“All of Southbound Mopac will be closed while police investigate,” APD said.

The Latest: Officials say man who opened fire at Trump rally was a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania

Donald Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after what law enforcement officials are treating as an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Officials said the man who opened fire was a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania.
In a social media post, Trump said he was “shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.” The former president was quickly whisked from the stage by Secret Service agents, his ear covered in blood.A prosecutor said t

Biden says 'everybody must condemn' attack on Trump and later speaks with ex-president

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Saturday that “everybody must condemn” the suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Addressing the nation about two hours after the shooting, Biden said he was relieved that Trump is reportedly “doing well.” He said he had been unable to reach Trump before his remarks, but the White House said he did speak to Trump several hours later.“We cannot allow this to be happening,” Bid