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SpaceX Colleagues Clash at Karaoke Bar | Austin News (opens the original)
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A SpaceX employee in Del Valle, Texas, was stabbed in the throat during a karaoke night at a local bar after a tense confrontation with another coworker, Gonzalez, who allegedly threatened to kill him before pulling out a pocketknife. The victim, who was singing and socializing, was left critically injured with swelling blocking his airway — but authorities swiftly located and arrested Gonzalez after a helicopter spotted him fleeing into a nearby field. Despite not speaking to detectives, Gonzal
Campus Clash Ends in Assault Charge | Austin News (opens the original)
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A 23-year-old man, Edward Vernon Johnson II, faces a felony assault charge after allegedly attacking a security guard at Huston-Tillotson University—claiming he was trying to enroll but instead fleeing and punching the guard multiple times when confronted. The incident, which occurred at midnight near an all-female dorm, underscores how quickly tensions can escalate when intentions are unclear and resistance meets authority on campus. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://so
Buddy's Burger Employee Arrested | Austin News (opens the original)
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Austin police arrest 26-year-old former Buddy’s Burger employee Javon Gildart on indecency with a child charges, after surveillance footage surfaced showing him exposing himself to customers — including families with kids — and following his prior termination for similar conduct. The restaurant, which opened in 2020, is cooperating fully, has sanitized facilities, and is reviewing hiring protocols as the Sex Crimes Unit continues its investigation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pil
I-35 South Closure This Weekend | Austin News (opens the original)
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Southbound I-35 lanes between Stassney and Slaughter Lanes in Austin are CLOSED Friday night through Saturday morning for critical work on the Capital Expressway South Project — a $548M upgrade adding elevated managed lanes to ease traffic. Drivers must exit at William Cannon Drive, use the frontage road, and re-enter via the next ramp. Expect delays — but this temporary headache is paving the way for smoother commutes by late 2028. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://soli
Two Teachers Charged After Alleged Abuse | Austin News (opens the original)
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Two former teachers at Presidential Meadows Elementary are facing serious charges after allegedly using excessive force against nonverbal autistic students—five in Craig’s case, one in Nathan’s. Surveillance footage shows Craig grabbing and forcing students to stay seated, while Nathan pinned a student against a wall, causing reported neck pain and breathing difficulties. Both have been removed from the district, which is now reviewing policies and ramping up training to prevent future incidents
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