Austin, TX
South Austin restaurant broken into for second time in three months
AUSTIN, Texas – After burglars broke into The Tailor Shop Bar and Foodery in south Austin three months ago, and got away with cash, Diego Batista couldn’t believe his alarms were going off again.
“This would be the second time we get that call, and it’s just an awful feeling like it rings a certain way on your phone, and you just know someone is in your place,” said Batista, who is a managing partner of BelaCor Capital Hospitality, which oversees The Tailor Shop.
Batista rushed to the eatery around 2 a.m. Tuesday night.
“We showed up at about 2:30 a.m. with just glass everywhere,” said Batista. “Our office door ripped apart, our cash drawers ripped apart, and that’s pretty much what we walked into at 2:30 in the morning.”
He said, this time, these would-be burglars didn’t get away with money. But damage to the building alone could cost about $10,000.
“It’s a major setback, and we’re still recovering from the first time they broke in and then mind blown that they did it again. It’s just really difficult bouncing back from these for sure.”
On top of replacing the broken items, he’s paying to add even more surveillance cameras around his building, plus floodlights.
“It’s going to be a second round of beefing things up, and the best thing we can do right now is get as much evidence for the police as possible,” said Batista.
His store isn’t alone in these burglaries and break-ins.
“We watched Sonic get broken into, and it just seems like they go down the street checking back doors or loose doors, or glass doors,” said Batista.
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Batista said he hears about similar incidents on South Lamar Blvd. every 60 to 90 days, and he’s ready for whoever it is to get caught.
“We call them just like the ‘Lamar Bandits’ that are basically just running up and down Lamar.”
Batista said he’s working on filing a report with Austin police.
His advice to other businesses in the area is to increase security, add drop bars to their doors, and have more cameras so that if it happens to them, they’ll have more evidence for police.
Austin, TX
Trinity Cannon hits 2 HRs, Texas A&M beats Texas 6-5 in Game 1 at Austin Super Regional
AUSTIN, Texas — Trinity Cannon hit two home runs, including a three-run shot in the top of the first inning, and Texas A&M never trailed in its 6-5 win over top-overall seed Texas on Friday in Game 1 of the best-of-three Austin Super Regional.
No. 16 national seed Texas A&M (44-13) can clinch its first berth in the Women’s College World Series since 2017 with a win in Game 2 on Saturday.
Emiley Kennedy (24-10) allowed five runs on six hits and five walks with five strikeouts over seven innings for Texas A&M.
Kennedy Powell led off the game with a single and Koko Wooley followed with a double before Cannon capped a nine-pitch at-bat with a home run to left center that made it 3-0.
Powell singled and Wooley fouled out before Cannon hit a two-run shot in the fifth inning before Mya Perez drew a two-out walk and then scored on a double by Kramer Eschete to give Texas A&M a 6-0 lead in the top of the sixth.
Viviana Martinez led off the bottom of the sixth with a single, Reese Atwood walked, Katie Stewart reached on a fielder’s choice and Joley Mitchell drew a walk to load the bases. Victoria Hunter pinch hit for Kayden Henry and drove the first pitch over the wall in right center to cut the Texas (50-7) deficit to 6-4.
Atwood hit a two-out solo shot in the bottom of the seventh but Kennedy struck out Stewart to end the game.
Texas associate head coach Steve Singleton and Aggies assistant Russ Heffley were both ejected after a confrontation that began when Powell stepped on the foot of Stewart at first base on the final out in the top of the sixth.
Texas ended the Aggies’ 2023 season with 2-1 and 11-5 victories over Texas A&M in the Austin Regional.
Austin, TX
Memorial Day weekend: Boat safety on central Texas lakes
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Game Wardens are reminding boaters about safety protocols ahead of what’s expected to be a busy weekend on the lakes around town.
Authorities are urging people to enjoy the parks and lakes, but do so safely.
“Last weekend was already Fourth of July type of crowds, so we’re expecting that this weekend,” Texas Game Warden Jaron Cox said.
To keep everyone safe, they have some safety reminders for boaters.
The required safety equipment includes life jackets for everyone on the boats. For children, if they are 12 and under, they must wear a life jacket while the boat is moving. The boat must have an engine cut off switch device, a whistle or horn, mirrors, and lights.
“Be conscious of your surroundings, if you’re going to consume alcohol, have a designated driver and make sure that designated driver knows how to operate the boat,” Cox said.
If the laws aren’t followed, Game warden Cox said, “it could be a ticket, if it’s severe enough, it could be jail.”
Jet skis, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices are prohibited on Lake Austin until Tuesday morning as it can be dangerous with a lot of boats out at the same time.
“It is narrow, you can see from here all the way over to here is not far, so if you get a bunch of boats going back and forth, that wake, be cautious of it because if you get that over your boat, you will sink,” Cox said.
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Authorities said that’s what happened to one group last August.
“It bounced to the right, ejected, possibly one patient, maybe more, lost control and then hit the bank on the river’s right side,” CE-Bar ESD10 Fire Department Assistant Chief Ken Campbell said.
The body of 14-year-old Kaden Forke was recovered the next day. Texas Parks and Wildlife reported 175 boating accidents resulting in 28 deaths on Texas waters last year.
Texas Game Wardens will be out this weekend on Lake Austin, Lake Travis, and Decker Lake.
Austin, TX
Five Dangerous Food Ingredients That Should Be Banned From Texas
I’m about to say a dirty word for some Texans, so brace yourself: California recently made the right move to ban five potentially dangerous foods from store shelves. And before you assume that it’s an act of pearl-clutching liberalism, let’s take a look at these ingredients and how dangerous they can be.
The California Food Safety Act was passed late last year, banning four food additives. A fifth food additive was dropped from the orginal bill. We will look at each ingredient, its use, and how it can harm your health.
But first: remember you are your own best advocate. You can be on the lookout for these ingredients and choose not to purchase them if you want to protect yourself or your family from potentially adverse effects.
Found in some fruit-flavored drinks, energy drinks, fruit-flavored syrups, and baked goods. It’s used to keep, “flavorings from separating and floating to the top of the beverage.”
What’s the problem? According to Consumer Reports:
Peer-reviewed studies conducted on rodents have linked brominated vegetable oil (BVO) to neurological problems; thyroid, heart and liver problems; and behavioral, developmental, and reproductive issues.
Found in baked goods and some frozen foods. Used to cause dough to rise higher, strengthen dough and enhance dough texture.
What’s the problem? It may increase a person’s risk of developing cancer.
Found In packaged foods like tortillas, baked goods, and cake icing. It is a preservative that extends shelf life.
What’s the problem? It has been shown, “to cause endocrine disruption and reproductive issues in lab animal testing,” according to Consumer Reports.
Found in red-colored foods. Many U.S. snack foods and drinks contain it.
What’s the problem? It has been linked to thyroid tumors in lab animals and hyperactivity in human children. Some people also experience a skin allergy to it nd it has been linked to bladder cancer. Weirdly, it’s been banned in cosmetics for decades but is still allowed in our food.
NOT BANNED IN CA YET: Titanium dioxide
Found in: creamer, sauces, chocolate, candy. It’s used to make foods look whiter, or as a primer to make other colorings look brighter.
What’s the problem? Its been linked to digestive problems and is banned in Europe because it may damage genetic material. Yikes.
Not really. Many of these ingredients have been banned in Europe for a long time. That’s why Italian Fanta is made with real orange juice, whereas U.S. Fanta is made with artificial dyes and colors. I know which one I would prefer.
Think Texas should follow California on this one particular issue? Head to Texas.gov to find your representative and let them know how you feel.
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