Top Austin news: Mom sentenced to life for beheading daughter; Alex Jones arrested on DWI charge

Top Austin news: Mom sentenced to life for beheading daughter; Alex Jones arrested on DWI chargePhoto: Kerry Chipman/Unsplash
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Published on March 11, 2020

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Austin.

Mom sentenced to life for beheading 5-year-old after she asked for cereal

A 27-year-old mother who is accused of beheading her five-year-old daughter was sentenced to life in prison. Krystle Villanueva was arrested after authorities arrived at her home in Austin, TX, where they discovered the mom had stabbed her daughter, Giovanna Hernandez, and then decapitated her.

Read the full story on Rare Houston.

Travis County Commissioners Court to consider canceling Rodeo Austin over coronavirus concerns

County Commissioners are expected to meet Tuesday morning to talk about the fate of Rodeo Austin, which attracts at least 200,000 people during the two-week event.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Jury trial begins for man accused of killing Austin teen on Fourth of July over fireworks argument

Jason Roche, 41, is accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old Devonte Ortiz.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin's Grand Prix of the Americas postponed

Last year, Lewis Hamilton made his way across the pond to Texas and became a six-time Formula One World Champion. This year, Austin's Grand Prix of the Americas race has been postponed.

Read the full story on CBS DFW.

Radio host, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones arrested on DWI charge in Austin area

Controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated in the Austin area early Tuesday, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.

Read the full story on SFGATE.


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