Austin/ Community & Society
Published on May 28, 2020
Top Austin news: Area woman joins vaccine trial; TikTok stars arrested on drug charges; morePhoto: Stuart Seeger/Flickr

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

Man accused of running over, killing woman while driving drunk in northwest Austin

The woman who was hit was taken to a hospital where she died.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin woman joins COVID-19 vaccine trial after family member dies of virus

Rachel Elsberry lost a family member after he contracted COVID-19 at work. Now she's participating in a trial to find a vaccine.

Read the full story on KVUE.

City of Austin launches grants to support local musicians, creative spaces

The grants seek to help local creatives and organizations impacted by the coronavirus.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Some developments continuing to move forward in Austin

A new development is planned near South First Street and a Rainey Street development is moving forward.

Read the full story on KVUE.

TikTok stars Bryce Hall, Jaden Hossler arrested in Texas on drug charges

Two TikTok stars from Los Angeles, Bryce Hall and Jaden Hossler, were arrested in Austin, TX on drug-related charges.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.


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