Austin, TX
Support Artist Rex Hamilton While Enjoying Your PSL Latte
You might know Austin artist, Rex Hamilton from his various murals around Austin but this fall you’ll be able to enjoy your Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte with some extra spice. Hamilton is the latest artist to join in Starbucks Artist Collaboration Series. That means you’ll be able to find his drinkware collection in local stores!
Who is Rex Hamilton and how you might know his art?
YYou might not know his name but you most likely know Hamilton’s art. If you’ve ever seen the mural at Nasha on the east side, or if you’ve driven past the Be Well murals on Lamar Boulevard, you’ve seen his art. Maybe you know the Austin FC mural at Q2 Stadium or, perhaps, the mural above the Milagro Tequilla Bar at Moody Center. Not to mention he was the artist behind the official SXSW 2023 poster, the 2023 USGP F1 poster and many of the Austin FC match posters. Now you’ll be able to see and buy his work on drinkware at Starbucks!
What Hamilton has to say about his Starbucks collections:
“You see a lot of color growing up in Austin, I feel like that made an imprint on me and how I make art. I hope people feel happy and excited when they see this collection, like there’s a lot of energy radiating off them.” – Rex Hamilton
Hamilton’s collection showcases his unique artistic style, heavily influenced by the Austin Botanical Gardens. Growing up he spent a lot of time there with his family and it shows in his work. The collection consists of three different style cups in three different sizes. The 24-ounce plastic cold cup, adorned by the wildflowers of Texas, a 16-ounce stainless steel tumbler, honoring his late tabby cat, Ammee and a 12-ounce ceramic tumbler, featuring a red cardinal inspired by a cross-country road trip.
You can find his collection in Starbucks stores while supplies last!
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All featured images courtesy Starbucks
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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