AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) – Several people were arrested in separate incidents during a shoplifting operation near the Austin mall.
In the first incident, police say officers were informed that four people inside the Khol’s at 11111 Lakeline Blvd. were putting items in a baby stroller in an attempt to steal them.
Police say officers arrived on scene as the suspects were leaving the store with the stolen items.
The suspects, according to police, attempted to run away while leaving the stroller of stolen items behind, but were arrested shortly after.
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Officers recovered $1,100 in merchandise from the stroller and an additional $1,200 in stole merchandise from two other stores in the suspect’s vehicle.
(Austin Police)
Melain Gomez, 20, Alexis Garza, 25, Jessica Gomez, 23, and Jesus Jimenez-Gomez, 22, were each charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and taken to the Williamson County Jail.
Melain Gomez (top left), Alexis Garza (top right), Jessica Gomez (bottom left) and Jesus Jimenez-Gomez (bottom right)(Austin Police)
In the second incident, police say officers received information that a high value repeat offender, identified as Javier Rios, was inside the Lowe’s at 13201 North FM 620.
Police say officers arrived on scene as Rios, 41, left the store with a stolen AC unit valued at $2,156.
Rios was subsequently arrested for theft and two outstanding warrants charging larceny, according to police.
Additionally, police say officers found a shower kit in Rios’ vehicle valued at $609 that was stolen from a separate Lowe’s on the same day.
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Javier Rios, 41.(Austin Police)
In the third incident, police say officers were sent the Target at 10900 Lakeline Mall Drive on reports of a known theft suspect who was taking anti-theft devices off electronics in the store.
Police say the suspect, identified as Donovan Clausen, left the store with multiple stolen items and employees attempted to stop him.
Clausen fled the scene on foot but was later arrested by police near a vehicle where he met a woman, according to police.
Officers, according to police, recovered $613.70 in stolen items.
Additionally, police say officers found more stolen items and narcotics inside the vehicle.
The additional stolen items were determined to be jewelry and beauty items taken from Target and Khol’s valued at $1,050.
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Clausen is charged with theft and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
The woman, identified as 44-year-old Christina Shell, was arrested and charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Christina Shell, 44, (left) and Donnovan Clausen, 23 (right).(Austin Police)
In the final incident, police say employees at the Target at 10900 Lakeline Mall Drive reported a known high value repeat offender, identified as Martin Morales, was loading a shopping cart with items inside the store.
Morales, 54, according to police, pushed the cart outside and was confronted by an employee.
After this, police say Morales left the shopping cart and entered a vehicle in the parking lot.
The vehicle left the area as officers arrived on scene, but police say officers later found and stopped the vehicle.
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Morales was subsequently arrested for theft and the driver of the vehicle, identified as 44-year-old Crystal Overby, was arrested on an active warrant.
Crystal Overby, 44, (left) and Martin Morales, 54 (right).(Austin Police)
In total, police say they recovered $7,500 in stolen items from the incidents.
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas – A juvenile has been arrested Saturday after an early morning double-homicide near Round Rock.
The situation ended after officials successfully negotiated a barricade situation with the minor, they say.
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Williamson County double-homicide
What we know:
Williamson County authorities got the shooting call around 2 a.m. from the 8900 block of Brushy Gate Cove, outside the Round Rock city limits.
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Williamson County sheriff’s deputies found two men dead of gunshot wounds at the scene. The suspect was barricaded inside a bedroom in the home.
Williamson County SWAT and crisis negotiators responded, and the suspect peacefully surrendered around 6:30 a.m.
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Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Williamson County officials comment
What they’re saying:
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“On our arrival, we found two deceased people from the residence, adult males,” said Commander John Foster of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
“Anytime you have a barricaded subject inside of a home where we believe two people are deceased, you know, we’re going to take all precautionary measures that we can to ensure our safety and the safety of the neighbors as well,” said Foster.
Investigators say everyone involved resided in the house and that this was an isolated incident.
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“Information is going to be very limited, because this is a juvenile investigation, and certain laws protect certain information regarding juveniles,” said Foster.
What we don’t know:
The identity of the minor suspect has not been released.
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The victims were not identified.
The motive behind the shooting has not been commented on.
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The Source: Information in this article came from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Samsung is taking steps to provide Apple with image sensors built with advanced technology for iPhones. Reportedly, the sensors for the iPhone will be manufactured in Samsung’s current Austin, Texas facility, and the company is anticipated to soon have production equipment installed for the upcoming project.
The image sensor of the iPhone is expected to have a three-stack design for better low-light performance and a higher density of pixels with multiple layers stacked vertically. This results in less power consumption, a dynamic range that’s higher, and faster speeds for readouts.
It’s believed that the new sensor will be made for the upcoming iPhone 18 in 2027. Apple and Samsung have reportedly arrived at a deal where Samsung will be supplying the component for the sensor. This marks the first occasion Apple will be going with another company apart from Sony as their main supplier for image sensors for its iPhones.
Texas football has lost its fair share of players to the NFL draft and transfer portal over the past few weeks, dwindling the roster. Despite the loss of a few big names such as linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., safety Michael Taaffe and others, the Longhorns have held onto star quarterback Arch Manning.
While it was unlikely that Manning would enter the portal, there was some hype surrounding the possibility of the first-year starter entering the NFL Draft. Why did the young star decide to forego the pros? According to Manning, his journey at Texas isn’t quite finished.
Manning Wants to Continue His Development With Texas
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Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning keeps the ball and runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
“I felt like I developed a lot this year, especially towards the back half, and I want to keep it going,” Manning said, according to Inside Texas’s Evan Vieth. “There’s no reason to leave. I feel like I got a lot more football left to play, and excited to still be a part of this team.”
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Manning didn’t quite have the season that most fans and analysts envisioned for him, struggling at the start of the year. Despite these struggles, Manning went on to improve throughout the regular season, demonstrating why he is one of the nation’s top quarterback talents.
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At the start of the season, Manning’s accuracy and timing were a bit off. The offense as a whole seemed out of sync, and Texas was not looking like the powerhouse that was promised heading into the season.
Eventually, though, Manning found his stride, and more than just improving his stats, the Longhorn quarterback looked more comfortable. Eventually, the stat sheet reflected his improvements, posting 1,625 passing yards over the last six games of the season, alongside 16 total touchdowns.
Now, returning to Texas for what will likely be his last year in college before departing for the NFL, next season should be an exciting one for the Longhorns. Not only is Manning more experienced as the team’s top quarterback, but the wide receiving core will have developed as well.
Texas wide receivers had their struggles with drops this season, but showed improvements at some points throughout the year.
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Though it may be difficult to abstain from declaring for the draft, ultimately Manning made perhaps the best decision for his career and development. With another year to grow, by the time he enters the NFL, Manning will be much more experienced and likely better prepared.
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Manning will have one more chance to take the field this season in the upcoming Citrus Bowl, where Texas will take on the Michigan Wolverines on December 31.
