Austin, TX
Hundreds march from Capitol to city hall to rally for labor rights
AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds marched from the Texas State Capitol to Austin City Hall Thursday evening, followed by a rally for labor rights in honor of May Day, also known as International Workers Day.
“Angry, furious. We’re not going to stand for it,” Organizer Melody Tremallo said. “It’s attacking our very livelihoods. A lot of us have to pay rent and utilities, childcare, and we’re all living paycheck to paycheck these days.”
It’s a familiar protest route from one center of power in Austin to the other.
“Things will not change in this country unless you get out on the streets and change them.” Temi, a protester who didn’t want to give her last name, said.
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May Day as a labor movement dates back to the late 1880s when protesters fought for the eight-hour workday we know today.
“It honors the sacrifice of labor leaders and members as they fought for workers’ rights,” Tremallo said.
Now, many are worried their labor freedoms are under attack.
“We got unions here, we got teachers here, we got just regular old community members here, folks that are tired of the oligarchy dressed in blue and red and just want to change,” Temi said.
For Jesus Barrera, whose grandparents were immigrants, labor and immigration go hand in hand.
“They dig ditches, they do construction work, they mow lawns, they clean homes, they raise up children,” Barrera said. “These are jobs that a lot of Americans do not want to do. So they’re not taking jobs away from Americans.”
Others, like protest organizer Melody Tremallo, are calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and the removal of his billionaire allies.
“The President is currently attacking, stripping workers’ rights as we know them,” Tremallo said. “He is not union-friendly, as he has shown in the past and present, and he will eliminate a lot of protections for workers.”
It might be May Day, but they all say the movement is only getting started.
“Get out of here. It’s a good time, it’s a safe time,” Temi said. “We need you in the streets. Join the fight.”
AUSTIN, Texas — A man walking his dog with his son was fatally shot by a neighbor Friday evening in Northwest Austin, police said.
Billy Carlisle, 41, was shot at the intersection of Gardenridge Hollow and Wallace Drive at approximately 6:06 p.m. May 8. Austin-Travis County EMS attempted lifesaving measures, but Carlisle was pronounced dead at 6:45 p.m.
Hunter Buchmeyer, 36, was taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
According to APD, Carlisle was walking his dog with his son when he and Buchmeyer, also walking his dog, got into a verbal altercation. The two neighbors had “prior history,” APD said.
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The dispute escalated to the point that Buchmeyer called 911 to report the altercation before shooting Carlisle. According to police, Buchmeyer yelled at someone to “get back” before the call disconnected.
Buchmeyer remained at the scene and attempted CPR on Carlisle before officers arrived.
No charges have been filed. APD said the investigation remains open.
The case is being investigated as Austin’s 23rd homicide of 2026.
Anyone with information is asked to contact APD at 512-974-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at austincrimestoppers.org or 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.
There was a significant reduction in the number of antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island in 2025, according to a national Jewish advocacy group.
According to the Anti-Defamation League’s latest Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, there were 26 antisemitic incidents in the state last year. That’s down from the 52 incidents counted by the group in 2024.
Samantha Joseph, New England regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, says a big reason for the reduction is a steep decline in antisemitism on college campuses.
“It shows that campus administrators are taking their responsibilities very seriously to provide a safe environment for all of their students,” said Joseph.
Brown University had over $500 million in federal funding frozen by the Trump administration last year following investigations into alleged antisemitism on campus. The funding was restored after Brown reached a settlement with the administration.
The reduction in antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island reflects a wider trend in New England as a whole. According to the ADL’s report, there were 400 antisemitic incidents in the region in 2025, compared to 638 the previous year.
While she’s pleased about the overall drop in antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island, Joseph says a number of concerning trends continue to persist. In particular, the state is still seeing more anti-Jewish incidents than it did prior to the October 7 attacks on Israel that launched the Gaza War in 2023.
Joseph is also concerned about the violent nature of local incidents of antisemitism.
“Even though overall incidents are down, assaults are up and assaults with a deadly weapon are up significantly,” said Joseph. “Our communities remain concerned for their safety, and our work is far from done.”
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday evening as a cold front arrives in Central Texas. KXAN’s First Warning Weather Team will keep you updated on the weather coverage.
Risks to be aware of are damaging wind gusts that could reach as high as 60 to 75 mph and large hail up to quarter size.
Weather Resources:
Live Updates:
5:22 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued for all counties except for Milam County.
3:51 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Mason, San Saba, and Lampasas County until 9:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.: The primary risk for Sunday’s severe weather is damaging wind gusts which could cause power outages.
3:26 p.m.: Storms will likely move toward the I-35 corridor around 6 p.m. Most of the storms will enter the Hill Country around 6 p.m. and the Austin metro counties after 8 p.m.
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