Deadly weekend on Central Texas roads; 4 people dead in 3 separate crashes

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December 15, 2024

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Deadly weekend on Central Texas roads; 4 people dead in 3 separate crashes

AUSTIN, Texas – It has been a deadly weekend on Central Texas roads.

Four people have been killed in three separate crashes in less than 48 hours.

Northwest Austin crash

One person is dead after a crash in Northwest Austin late Friday night.

The single-car crash happened just before 10:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 11500 block of Jollyville Road near US 183.

When first responders got there, an adult was pinned inside the car.

The person was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

South Austin crash

Two people are dead after a two-vehicle rollover crash in South Austin on Saturday afternoon.

It happened around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Peppertree Parkway and East Stassney Lane. Four people were involved and one was pinned in the vehicle.

Despite efforts to revive them, two adults died at the scene.

One person was transported as a trauma alert to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with serious injuries.

Officials did not share the status of or transport needs for the fourth person involved.

Southeast Austin crash

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car in Southeast Austin early Sunday morning.

It happened shortly after 7 a.m. on East Riverside at the intersection with Tinnin Ford Road and Burton Drive.

One adult was pronounced dead at the scene.

The eastbound side of Riverside was shut down in that area for several hours while police investigated. It was reopened later in the morning.

The Source: Information in this report came from ATCEMS.

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

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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.

SEE HERE: It’s official: Aeros hockey team leaving Houston at end of season

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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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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