Austin/ Community & Society
Published on November 15, 2019
Top Austin news: State rep drops cocaine at airport; pedestrian struck, critically injured; morePhoto: Shane Pope/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Austin.

Texas state Rep. Poncho Nevárez admits to dropping envelope of coke at airport

A Texas state lawmaker fessed up to dropping an envelope of cocaine at an Austin airport in an episode that authorities said was caught on camera. 

Read the full story on New York Post.

Junior League of Austin hosts 5-day holiday market to raise money for dozens of nonprofits

Funds raised from the market will go to more than 30 local community nonprofits, such as Coats for Kids.

Read the full story on KVUE.

SWAT call-out ends in southwest Austin

The Austin Police Department said SWAT was responding to an incident near White Elm Drive.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by driver in East Austin

The incident happened at East 51st Street and Cameron Road just after 8:30 p.m.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin City Council moves closer to adding 2 new MetroRail stations

The new stops would include the Broadmoor Rail Station by The Domain and the McKalla Place Rail Station at McKalla Place soccer stadium.

Read the full story on KVUE.


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