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Looks like a lot of people followed directions and brought their rain boots and rain coats into ACL today. If you’re heading to the festival tonight/this weekend, don’t forget yours! CBS Austin Chikage Windler WX ACL Festival

Looks like a lot of people followed directions and brought their rain boots and rain coats into ACL today. If you’re heading to the festival tonight/this weekend, don’t forget yours! CBS Austin Chikage Windler WX ACL Festival

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Texas DPS sent me these videos and photos of what appear to be Ramos moving sandbags, and a barricade, during Sunday's protest after the ICE-involved shooting in North Austin. Here is the following statement from DPS: "On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, around 8:45 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers and Special Agents from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) observed Misael Ramos, 40, of Austin, Texas, in the 2400 block of Manor Road in Austin. Ramos had an outstanding warrant stemming from his actions during the Sept. 20, 2026, protests in Austin, where he was captured on camera taking construction barricades, sandbags, and other items and attempting to obstruct traffic. Ramos was taken into custody and transported to the Travis County Jail for booking under the charge of riot." CBS Austin

Texas DPS sent me these videos and photos of what appear to be Ramos moving sandbags, and a barricade, during Sunday's protest after the ICE-involved shooting in North Austin. Here is the following statement from DPS: "On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, around 8:45 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers and Special Agents from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) observed Misael Ramos, 40, of Austin, Texas, in the 2400 block of Manor Road in Austin. Ramos had an outstanding warrant stemming from his actions during the Sept. 20, 2026, protests in Austin, where he was captured on camera taking construction barricades, sandbags, and other items and attempting to obstruct traffic. Ramos was taken into custody and transported to the Travis County Jail for booking under the charge of riot." CBS Austin

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US Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas, receives a standing ovation as he takes the podium to deliver a special lecture in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. CBS Austin

US Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas, receives a standing ovation as he takes the podium to deliver a special lecture in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. CBS Austin

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BREAKING: at least one person was shot near the Downtown YMCA. APD confirmed these details with CBS Austin. Police cannot confirm what the person’s condition is at this time. CBS Austin

BREAKING: at least one person was shot near the Downtown YMCA. APD confirmed these details with CBS Austin. Police cannot confirm what the person’s condition is at this time. CBS Austin

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Georgetown Police shot and killed an armed man in the square this afternoon around 1pm. Police say he was reportedly jumping on vehicles, and behaving “erratically”. They say the man tried to grab a gun from an officer’s holster during a “violent struggle”, leading police to shoot him. 📸: Emily Lemmon CBS Austin

Georgetown Police shot and killed an armed man in the square this afternoon around 1pm. Police say he was reportedly jumping on vehicles, and behaving “erratically”. They say the man tried to grab a gun from an officer’s holster during a “violent struggle”, leading police to shoot him. 📸: Emily Lemmon CBS Austin

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BREAKING: Austin police have released surveillance video from the officer-involved shooting that killed 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II. APD says investigators believe the shooting was a possible case of "suicide by police." According to APD, the video shows Williams lifting his shirt, reaching toward his waistband and extending both hands in front of him as if he were pointing a weapon before three officers opened fire. CBS Austin

BREAKING: Austin police have released surveillance video from the officer-involved shooting that killed 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II. APD says investigators believe the shooting was a possible case of "suicide by police." According to APD, the video shows Williams lifting his shirt, reaching toward his waistband and extending both hands in front of him as if he were pointing a weapon before three officers opened fire. CBS Austin

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“Mommy, she was just a few trunks away from me. I should have saved her. I should be dead instead.” A mother’s testimony from conversations with her daughter who survived the flood at Camp Mystic has many members of the General Investigation Committee on the verge of tears, and have their heads in their hands. CBS Austin

“Mommy, she was just a few trunks away from me. I should have saved her. I should be dead instead.” A mother’s testimony from conversations with her daughter who survived the flood at Camp Mystic has many members of the General Investigation Committee on the verge of tears, and have their heads in their hands. CBS Austin

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We spoke with another gun store owner in North Austin today, Zifeng Wang. He says his store, Zero Whiskey Tactical Arms, has a strict policy regarding minors in his store. CBS Austin

We spoke with another gun store owner in North Austin today, Zifeng Wang. He says his store, Zero Whiskey Tactical Arms, has a strict policy regarding minors in his store. CBS Austin

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Michael Cargill, owner of Central Texas Gun Works, says two of his employees were involved in the shooting. He says one is in the hospital, the other is being charged with murder. He says altercation that led to the shooting happened because a group of 12 people mistook them for other people in an earlier altercation, and shots were fired out of self defense. CBS Austin

Michael Cargill, owner of Central Texas Gun Works, says two of his employees were involved in the shooting. He says one is in the hospital, the other is being charged with murder. He says altercation that led to the shooting happened because a group of 12 people mistook them for other people in an earlier altercation, and shots were fired out of self defense. CBS Austin

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This is officer-worn body camera footage from the shooting. The red arrow that shows up when the video slows down, points to a flashlight that was attached to the suspect’s gun which was pointed at officers before they fired a combined 17 rounds at Diaz. CBS Austin

This is officer-worn body camera footage from the shooting. The red arrow that shows up when the video slows down, points to a flashlight that was attached to the suspect’s gun which was pointed at officers before they fired a combined 17 rounds at Diaz. CBS Austin

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The same gun shop owner who’s employees were involved in the shooting at an E Austin club last month, Michael Cargill, admits the gun used in the 12 shootings across Austin over the weekend was stolen by a teenager from his store. He says he did not know they were teenagers when they entered the store, and would not specify how it was able to be stolen after asking him multiple times. CBS Austin

The same gun shop owner who’s employees were involved in the shooting at an E Austin club last month, Michael Cargill, admits the gun used in the 12 shootings across Austin over the weekend was stolen by a teenager from his store. He says he did not know they were teenagers when they entered the store, and would not specify how it was able to be stolen after asking him multiple times. CBS Austin

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Texas DPS shot multiple rounds of an unknown object into the crowd. Some people in the crowd tell me they’re pepper balls. CBS Austin

Texas DPS shot multiple rounds of an unknown object into the crowd. Some people in the crowd tell me they’re pepper balls. CBS Austin

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“Thank you Trump” A large group of people in front of the Texas Capitol are celebrating the coordinated strike against Iran early this morning. Some people I spoke with moved to Austin from Iran. CBS Austin

“Thank you Trump” A large group of people in front of the Texas Capitol are celebrating the coordinated strike against Iran early this morning. Some people I spoke with moved to Austin from Iran. CBS Austin

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Texas DPS sent me these videos and photos of what appear to be Ramos moving sandbags, and a barricade, during Sunday's protest after the ICE-involved shooting in North Austin. Here is the following statement from DPS: "On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, around 8:45 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers and Special Agents from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) observed Misael Ramos, 40, of Austin, Texas, in the 2400 block of Manor Road in Austin. Ramos had an outstanding warrant stemming from his actions during the Sept. 20, 2026, protests in Austin, where he was captured on camera taking construction barricades, sandbags, and other items and attempting to obstruct traffic. Ramos was taken into custody and transported to the Travis County Jail for booking under the charge of riot." CBS Austin

Texas DPS sent me these videos and photos of what appear to be Ramos moving sandbags, and a barricade, during Sunday's protest after the ICE-involved shooting in North Austin. Here is the following statement from DPS: "On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, around 8:45 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers and Special Agents from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) observed Misael Ramos, 40, of Austin, Texas, in the 2400 block of Manor Road in Austin. Ramos had an outstanding warrant stemming from his actions during the Sept. 20, 2026, protests in Austin, where he was captured on camera taking construction barricades, sandbags, and other items and attempting to obstruct traffic. Ramos was taken into custody and transported to the Travis County Jail for booking under the charge of riot." CBS Austin

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This is the moment when the Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch outside of Leander, TX went underwater after 10in of rain dumped into the area in just a few hours. All of the animals are safe, but there’s a lot of damage around the property. CBS Austin

This is the moment when the Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch outside of Leander, TX went underwater after 10in of rain dumped into the area in just a few hours. All of the animals are safe, but there’s a lot of damage around the property. CBS Austin

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BREAKING: Austin police have released surveillance video from the officer-involved shooting that killed 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II. APD says investigators believe the shooting was a possible case of "suicide by police." According to APD, the video shows Williams lifting his shirt, reaching toward his waistband and extending both hands in front of him as if he were pointing a weapon before three officers opened fire. CBS Austin

BREAKING: Austin police have released surveillance video from the officer-involved shooting that killed 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II. APD says investigators believe the shooting was a possible case of "suicide by police." According to APD, the video shows Williams lifting his shirt, reaching toward his waistband and extending both hands in front of him as if he were pointing a weapon before three officers opened fire. CBS Austin

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Austin's newest comedy movie, "The Long Shot" is hitting the big screen this week. It was filmed and based in Austin, and directed by Austinite, AUSTIN NICHOLS. Nichols says the state's new film incentive program which was passed into state law, SB22, is going to bring more movies to Texas, and stay in Texas. You can go watch it at Violet Crown downtown for a few more days. You can then pre-order it starting April 10. CBS Austin

Austin's newest comedy movie, "The Long Shot" is hitting the big screen this week. It was filmed and based in Austin, and directed by Austinite, AUSTIN NICHOLS. Nichols says the state's new film incentive program which was passed into state law, SB22, is going to bring more movies to Texas, and stay in Texas. You can go watch it at Violet Crown downtown for a few more days. You can then pre-order it starting April 10. CBS Austin

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The mother of the only girl still missing from the July floods at Camp Mystic, CiCi Steward, calls out the Eastland family as they plan to reopen Camp Mystic on May 30. CBS Austin

The mother of the only girl still missing from the July floods at Camp Mystic, CiCi Steward, calls out the Eastland family as they plan to reopen Camp Mystic on May 30. CBS Austin

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A man in SW Austin sent me this surveillance footage from his house showing the teenagers pulling up to his neighbor’s house in the black Hyundai, pointing the gun out the window, and shooting. CBS Austin

A man in SW Austin sent me this surveillance footage from his house showing the teenagers pulling up to his neighbor’s house in the black Hyundai, pointing the gun out the window, and shooting. CBS Austin

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Around 10:15 tonight, a group of young adults held a vigil/prayer outside Buford’s. People hung string lights in the shape of a cross in front of the bar. CBS Austin

Around 10:15 tonight, a group of young adults held a vigil/prayer outside Buford’s. People hung string lights in the shape of a cross in front of the bar. CBS Austin

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BREAKING: Austin Police released body cam footage from the mass shooting downtown early Sunday morning. Viewer discretion is advised CBS Austin

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BREAKING: Austin Police released body cam footage from the mass shooting downtown early Sunday morning. Viewer discretion is advised CBS Austin

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Austin Police released video of two suspects they're searching for in connection with an aggravated robbery and shooting on Rainey Street early Sunday morning. APD says a man was robbed and shot multiple times. His injuries are serious but not life-threatening. CBS Austin

Austin Police released video of two suspects they're searching for in connection with an aggravated robbery and shooting on Rainey Street early Sunday morning. APD says a man was robbed and shot multiple times. His injuries are serious but not life-threatening. CBS Austin

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ABIA is jammed with people flying out, and coming back to Austin on Memorial Day. ABIA says they’re expecting to screen 33k travelers today. CBS Austin

ABIA is jammed with people flying out, and coming back to Austin on Memorial Day. ABIA says they’re expecting to screen 33k travelers today. CBS Austin

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BREAKING: Austin City Council votes 6-2, with three members abstaining, to redirect some of APD’s proposed budget increases toward a new Office of Joint Emergency Communications. The new office would bring Austin’s 911 and emergency dispatch functions together under one organization. CBS Austin

BREAKING: Austin City Council votes 6-2, with three members abstaining, to redirect some of APD’s proposed budget increases toward a new Office of Joint Emergency Communications. The new office would bring Austin’s 911 and emergency dispatch functions together under one organization. CBS Austin

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Q: With you leading some of the early polls right now, do you have concerns about the GOP coming together to back Ken Paxton? James Talarico: CBS Austin

Q: With you leading some of the early polls right now, do you have concerns about the GOP coming together to back Ken Paxton? James Talarico: CBS Austin

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Georgetown Police released this video of a car being burglarized, and a gun being stolen from inside. They say this is one of 20 car burglaries over the weekend resulting in 7 stolen guns that are now on the streets. Remember to lock your cars. CBS Austin Georgetown TX PD

Georgetown Police released this video of a car being burglarized, and a gun being stolen from inside. They say this is one of 20 car burglaries over the weekend resulting in 7 stolen guns that are now on the streets. Remember to lock your cars. CBS Austin Georgetown TX PD

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UPDATE: Mayor Kirk Watson and Police Chief Lisa Davis confirm two teenagers have been arrested in the spree of shootings. They say a gun was stolen from a gun store. 4 people injured. One suffered serious injuries. CBS Austin

UPDATE: Mayor Kirk Watson and Police Chief Lisa Davis confirm two teenagers have been arrested in the spree of shootings. They say a gun was stolen from a gun store. 4 people injured. One suffered serious injuries. CBS Austin

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The attorney handling the lawsuit against Tesla involving the 6th street shooter, Ndiaga Diagne, told us Diagne threw a 65-year-old woman to the ground outside the gigafactory back in December when she was trying to walk into work. He told us Diagne was praying on his knees in the middle of the walk way, and the woman was trying to walk around him. CBS Austin

The attorney handling the lawsuit against Tesla involving the 6th street shooter, Ndiaga Diagne, told us Diagne threw a 65-year-old woman to the ground outside the gigafactory back in December when she was trying to walk into work. He told us Diagne was praying on his knees in the middle of the walk way, and the woman was trying to walk around him. CBS Austin

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