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'Concerning' Instagram statements against Austin ISD elementary school get teen charged

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2 years ago

August 23, 2024

'Concerning' Instagram statements against Austin ISD elementary school get teen charged

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AUSTIN, Texas – A teen is facing a felony charge after she allegedly made some ‘concerning’ statements online about an Austin ISD elementary school.

17-year-old Giana Castillo has been charged with third-degree felony terroristic threat and was taken into custody. Bond was set at $100,000.

The Austin Police Department says that on August 20, they were made aware of a credible threat against Graham Elementary School in Northeast Austin. The FBI also received a tip about an Instagram user making ‘concerning’ statements online.

APD then investigated, alongside the FBI, Austin ISD police and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, which led to the Instagram user being identified as Castillo, according to a joint statement from APD, the FBI and Austin ISD.

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Castillo’s parents are cooperating with law enforcement and additional patrols have been assigned to Graham Elementary.

According to court records, Castillo is set to have a hearing on Sept. 11.

APD and its partners say they are encouraging anyone that sees or hears something suspicious or out of the ordinary to report it immediately by calling 911.

The investigation is ongoing.

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National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets

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5 hours ago

June 23, 2026

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National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets

HOUSTON, Texas — The NHL is looking to start the expansion process in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

The expansion news is being discussed at the NHL’s board of governors meeting, which is being held on Tuesday in New York.

The NHL went from 30 to 32 clubs when it added the Vegas Golden Knights (began play in 2017-18) and Seattle Kraken (debuted in 2021-22). The expansion fee for Vegas was $500 million and for Seattle was $650 million.

Earlier this month at the Stanley Cup Final, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated that the league has fielded calls from across North America from prospective cities and owners who are interested in bringing in an NHL franchise.

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Bettman has previously told the board of governors that any potential expansion team would likely come with at least a $2 billion fee for it to make sense.

The league has seen record revenues this season — projected to be between $7.5 billion and $8 billion. The NHL salary cap is set at $104 million for the 2026-27 season, a $8.5 million increase from this past season.

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Adobro’s Filipino-Fiesta-meets-Texas-Dancehall “Right Here, Right Now” Album Release Party

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15 hours ago

June 23, 2026

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Adobro’s Filipino-Fiesta-meets-Texas-Dancehall “Right Here, Right Now” Album Release Party Join Adobro as he celebrates the release of his debut album, Right Here, Right Now, with a one-night-only Filipino-Texan celebration at Antone’s Nightclub. Beginning at 6 PM, guests can enjoy a Filipino vendor market, food, and interactive experiences, followed by a Tinikling performance by the ATX Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe and an opening set from Austin singer-songwriter Katrina Cain. At 8:30 PM, Adobro takes the stage to perform songs inspired by family, love, identity, and his journey from Manila to Texas. The evening also supports earthquake relief efforts in the Philippines.

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