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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Apologized for Not Being Transparent about Prostate Cancer Diagnosis – The Shock Felt by Many Influence the Black Community

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AUSTIN, Texas – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin publicly acknowledged his failure to disclose his prostate cancer diagnosis sooner, expressing regret over the impact it had on himself and the broader community, particularly within the Black population. During a news briefing on Thursday, Austin described the revelation as a “gut punch,” as the diagnosis had been made public about a week after he was hospitalized due to complications from cancer surgery, catching even the White House …

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Austin police trying to identify woman responsible for series of drugging and robbing crimes

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AUSTIN, TX – Local authorities are on the hunt for a woman believed to be responsible for a series of druggings and robberies that took place from January 2022 to December 2023. The Austin Police Department’s Robbery Unit has issued a public plea for assistance in identifying the suspect, who is accused of drugging men and stealing their credit cards and smartphones. According to the police, the stolen goods were used to carry out fraudulent …

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Teen violently attacked by man with a machete

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AUSTIN, TX – Recovering from an unimaginable ordeal, Seth Gott, a 19-year-old man, recounts how he was brutally attacked with a machete while walking on a trail at Auditorium Shores in Austin. The incident took place on Tuesday morning, leaving Gott with severe, life-threatening injuries. While recounting the incident, Gott noted that he was taken by surprise, stating that it was almost like a “crazy dream.” He explained that at first, he didn’t realize the …

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Serial killer suspected of more than a dozen horrific murders may have more victims

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AUSTIN, TX – In a chilling turn of events, Raul Meza Jr., a man suspected of multiple murders, surrendered to the police last May, stating, “I think you are looking for me.” Currently, he is being held in a Texas detention center, implicated in the strangulation death of Gloria Lofton, 65, in 2019, and the capital murder of Jesse Fraga, 80, a former probation officer, in 2023. While Meza awaits trial, law enforcement is meticulously …

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Four people injured, one killed, in a police shooting

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AUSTIN, TX – Late Saturday night, a fatal incident involving law enforcement unfolded on Sixth Street, leaving one person dead and three others injured. According to Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson, the incident began shortly before midnight on December 16, when uniformed officers responded to a call about an individual trying to enter a bar in the 200 block of E. Sixth Street, armed with a firearm. Upon arrival, the officers were directed to …

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Man arrested following shooting spree that killed six people

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AUSTIN, TX – A man is under arrest following a series of shootings that reportedly resulted in six fatalities and three injuries, including two law enforcement officers, in two Texas counties on Tuesday, according to officials. The accused, whose identity and motive remain undisclosed, faces capital murder charges with the possibility of further charges to be filed, stated Austin’s Acting Police Chief Robin Henderson during a press briefing on Tuesday evening. The violent rampage in …

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Officer and suspect killed in hostage situation

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AUSTIN, TX – A hostage situation in Austin, Texas, ended in a fatal shootout early Saturday morning. A gunman, barricaded within a residence and holding three hostages, shot and killed a SWAT officer before being fatally shot by police, local authorities reported. The situation escalated when police, around 4 a.m., forced their way into the home, leading to a gunfire exchange with the suspect. Inside the residence, police discovered two additional victims already deceased. Interim …

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Arrest made after woman lit on fire in upscale neighborhood

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AUSTIN, TX – Texas police have apprehended a man in connection to a gruesome case that shocked an affluent Austin suburb earlier this autumn. The victim, Melissa Davis, 33, was discovered on fire at the side of Mesa Drive near Cat Mountain Drive on September 29. Firefighters had initially responded to a 911 call about a grassfire close to a resident’s fence. On October 25, authorities arrested Andrew Alexander Cole, 45, charging him with one …

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Woman burned alive on the side of the road

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AUSTIN, TX – Last month in a tranquil Austin suburb, firefighters encountered a haunting scene: a woman engulfed in flames beside a roadway. The harrowing incident has left the family of the woman, identified as 33-year-old Melissa Davis, grappling with overwhelming grief. Davis, found in the early morning hours near Mesa Drive and Cat Mountain Drive, was a victim of a chilling act of violence. Authorities arrived at the location following a 911 call about …

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Austin Police Department crash with motorist results in death

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A tragic rollover crash on Highway 183 in North Austin has resulted in the loss of one life, according to the Austin Police Department (APD). The incident occurred on Friday afternoon and involved an on-duty APD officer and another motorist. The officer sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital, while the civilian driver tragically lost their life at the scene. The APD Vehicular Homicide Unit is currently investigating the incident, with the …

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