Missing: Pflugerville Police searching for baby, 15-year-old

Missing: Pflugerville Police searching for baby, 15-year-old

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Pflugerville Police Department said it was searching for 15-year-old Daela Diaz and 11-month-old Christopher Roman.  According to Pflugerville police, Daela and Christopher were last seen on Friday, May 9.  Police described Daela as a 5’4″ Hispanic girl who weighed approximately 160 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes, according to…

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APD: 1 dead following crash off Koenig Lane

APD: 1 dead following crash off Koenig Lane

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person died Sunday following a collision near Koenig Lane and Airport Boulevard. Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Police Department responded to the crash, and ATCEMS medics said an adult was pronounced dead at the scene after resuscitative efforts failed. 5/11/25 – Traffic fatality near the intersection of West Koenig Lane…

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California track meet turns to political rally over trans athletes as schools speak out vs. state

California track meet turns to political rally over trans athletes as schools speak out vs. state

A girls’ track meet in California was turned into a political rally on Saturday amid a growing controversy over a trans athlete who has dominated in the girls’ high-jump, long-jump and triple-jump this season.  The rally came less than two days after three of the state’s esteemed Christian high schools sent a letter to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)…

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Washington mother, 78, dies after eating mislabeled cookie — as family takes action against grocery store

Washington mother, 78, dies after eating mislabeled cookie — as family takes action against grocery store

A 78-year-old Washington mother died months before she was due to celebrate her 60th wedding anniversary after eating a mislabeled cookie from her local grocery store, her family alleged. ​​Peggy Bryant suffered a fatal allergic reaction when she consumed a store-brand peanut butter cookie that was labeled as an oatmeal raisin cookie in April 2023,…

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DHS warns of more Dem arrests after Newark ICE detention center protest — as Mayor Ras Baraka blames agency for escalation

DHS warns of more Dem arrests after Newark ICE detention center protest — as Mayor Ras Baraka blames agency for escalation

The Trump administration warned three Democratic lawmakers Saturday that arrests are “on the table” after they participated in a protest at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Newark, where the city’s Mayor Ras Baraka was collared. “There will likely be more arrests coming. We actually have body camera footage of some of these members…

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KXAN’s Jennifer Sanders is the 2025 Austinite of the Year

KXAN’s Jennifer Sanders is the 2025 Austinite of the Year

AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN evening anchor Jennifer Sanders took home the top honor at the 26th annual Austin Under 40 Awards Saturday. She was chosen as the Austinite of the Year from a group of 90 finalists across 18 categories selected not just for their professional achievements but also for their impact on the community. Jennifer’s work as an experienced, compassionate journalist includes…

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