Houston and Texas athletes gear up for the 2024 Paris Olympics

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July 23, 2024

Houston and Texas athletes gear up for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Houston is making a big splash in the 2024 Olympics with 18 athletes from the area, part of a total of 42 Texans competing.

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Texas talent is definitely shining on the world stage this year!

Take a look at the 2024 Houston area Olympians:

SIMONE BILES

Olympian 2016, 2020
SPORT: Gymnastics
HOMETOWN: Spring, TX

KELSEY BING

Olympian 2024
SPORT: Field Hockey
HOMETOWN: Houston, TX

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ORRIN BIZER

SPORT: Rugby
HOMETOWN: The Woodlands

JORDAN CHILES

Olympian 2020
SPORT: Gymnastics
HOMETOWN: Spring, TX

KASSIDY COOK

Olympian 2016
SPORT: Diving
HOMETOWN: The Woodlands, TX

BRYCE DEADMON

Olympian 2020
SPORT: Track and Field
HOMETOWN: Missouri City, TX

JOSHUA EDWARDS

SPORT: Boxing
HOMETOWN: Houston, TX

BRITTNEY GRINER

Olympian 2016, 2020
SPORT: Basketball
HOMETOWN: Houston, TX

JONATHAN HEALY

SPORT: Taekwondo
HOMETOWN: Spring, TX

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ROSCOE HILL

Olympian 2024
SPORT: Boxing
HOMETOWN: Spring, TX

ASHER HONG

SPORT: Gymnastics
HOMETOWN: Tomball, TX

ALAYSHA JOHNSON

SPORT: Track and Field
HOMETOWN: Spring, TX

GRANT KOONTZ

SPORT: Cycling
HOMETOWN: Houston, TX

JEFFREY “BBoy Jeffro” LOUIS

SPORT: Breaking
HOMETOWN: Houston, TX

SIMONE MANUEL

Olympian 2016, 2020
SPORT: Swimming
HOMETOWN: Sugar Land, TX

AVERY SKINNER

SPORT: Volleyball
HOMETOWN: Katy, TX

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KEVON WILLIAMS

Olympian 2020
SPORT: Rugby
HOMETOWN: Houston, TX

JACOB WOOTEN

SPORT: Track and Field
HOMETOWN: Tomball, TX

2024 Texas Olympians

TALIYAH BROOKS

SPORT: Track and Field
HOMETOWN: Wichita Falls, TX

JOSEPH BROWN

SPORT: Track and Field
HOMETOWN: Mansfield, TX

SHAINE CASAS

SPORT: Swimming
HOMETOWN: McAllen, TX

TEAL COHEN

SPORT: Rowing
HOMETOWN: Dallas, TX

JOURDAN DELACRUZ

Olympian 2020
SPORT: Weightlifting
HOMETOWN: Wylie, TX

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KEVIN DURANT

Olympian 2012, 2016, 2020
SPORT: Basketball
HOMETOWN: Washington D.C., MD
COLLEGE: University of Texas Alum

ALISON GIBSON

Olympian 2020
SPORT: Diving
HOMETOWN: Austin, TX

BRYCE HOPPEL

Olympian 2020
SPORT: Track and Field
HOMETOWN: Midland, TX

DAVID JOHNSTON

SPORT: Swimming
HOMETOWN: Dallas, TX

KAITLIN KNIFTON

SPORT: Rowing
HOMETOWN: Austin, TX

JARRION LAWSON

Olympian 2016
SPORT: Track and Field
HOMETOWN: Texarkana, TX

JENNIFER LOZANO

Olympian 2024
SPORT: Boxing
HOMETOWN: Laredo, TX

JASMINE MOORE

Olympian 2020
SPORT: Track and Field
HOMETOWN: Grand Prairie, TX

CHIAKA OGBOGU

Olympian 2020, 2024
SPORT: Volleyball
HOMETOWN: Coppell, TX

RYANN PHILLIPS

SPORT: Shooting
HOMETOWN: Gail, TX

CONNER PRINCE

SPORT: Shooting
HOMETOWN: Burleson, TX

SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON

SPORT: Track and Field
HOMETOWN: Dallas, TX

READ MORE: Simone Biles has moved past Tokyo. If critics can’t, she says that’s their problem, not hers

KEITH SANDERSON

Olympian 2008, 2012, 2016
SPORT: Shooting
HOMETOWN: San Antonio, TX

JAEDYN SHAW

SPORT: Soccer
HOMETOWN: Frisco, TX

AUSTEN SMITH

Olympian 2020
SPORT: Shooting
HOMETOWN: Keller, TX

SAM WATSON

SPORT: Sport Climbing
HOMETOWN: Southlake, TX

GABBY THOMAS

Olympian 2020
SPORT: Track and Field
HOMETOWN: Northampton, MA
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APD responds to barricaded subject in E Austin

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May 9, 2026

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APD responds to barricaded subject in E Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — APD SWAT responded to a barricaded subject in East Austin Saturday afternoon.

According to police, the incident took place near the 3400 block of Kay St., and officers responded to the call at around 1:30 p.m.

Once officers arrived, they made contact with a victim who “advised of circumstances that met the state law requirement of assault with a deadly weapon family violence.” Shortly after, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence.

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Austin Police officers, SWAT, hostage negotiators, and Austin-Travis County EMS were still on the scene and the suspect was still barricaded as of 6:15 p.m.

People are being encouraged to avoid the area due to increased police presence, or stay in a safe location if they are unable to avoid the area.

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Press conference: Northwest Austin shooting victim died at the scene

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May 9, 2026

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Press conference: Northwest Austin shooting victim died at the scene

A 27-year-old Pflugerville man faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing his parents and his brother, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of 62-year-old Armand, 63-year-old Jami and 31-year-old Noah Dahan were found by deputies conducting a welfare check Thursday at their home on Civorno Drive. Deputies said the victims had suffered gunshot wounds. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/tcso-pflugerville-triple-homicide/

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Austin’s Long Center releases lineup for free summer concerts

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May 8, 2026

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Austin’s Long Center releases lineup for free summer concerts

AUSTIN, Texas — The Long Center just dropped details on The Drop-In, a free summer concert series on the outdoor H-E-B Stage.

The Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series, which is partnered with KUTX 98.9, begins May 21 and takes place every Thursday except July 2.

On Friday, the center released the 23 artists performing:

Bonnie Montgomery
CAZAYOUX
Como Las Movies
Fastball
Felt Out
francene rouelle
Girl Guitar’s Rhinestone Renegades
Grace Sorensen
Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
Hayden Butler
Jackie Venson
Je’Texas
KindKeith
Lew Apollo
Lindsay Beaver
Los Desechos
LUCIRI
Mean Jolene
Paige Plaisance
Ruthie Craft
Sue Foley
Sweet Limb
The Magic Rockers of Texas

A social media poster for the event also featured a redacted performer’s name, hinting at a surprise guest.

On Monday, the Long Center will open RSVPs for The Drop-In, with Long Center members getting first dibs on those RSVPs. Members also enjoy early entrance and a special lounge.

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