(Talk1370.com) -- Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a house in northwest Austin to explode Sunday morning, causing significant damage to a nearby property and damaging more than two dozen others. That and more in your Morning Headlines for April 14.
Northwest Austin Explosion Latest: The investigation continues into an explosion in northwest Austin late Sunday morning that completely destroyed a two-story home, partially collapsed a neighboring home, and damaged more than two dozen others. Austin Fire officials say that explosion happened just before 11:30am yesterday; it happened near the intersection of Double Spur Loop and DK Ranch Road, which is just southwest of US 183 and McNeil. People reported hearing that explosion as far away as Leander and Georgetown. A total of six people were injured during the incident and response - two people inside the home that exploded, two other victims who sustained injuries, and two firefighters. One person inside the home that exploded and one person in a neighboring home were hospitalized in critical condition; one other person was sent to the hospital with serious injuries. Fire officials say the property did not have natural gas service; but propane tanks were present. The Travis County Fire Marshal is heading the investigation into the incident.
APD Investigating Northside Homicide: Austin Police are investigating a homicide on the city’s north side Saturday morning. Officers responded to that scene in the 12600 block of North Lamar, just north of Parmer Lane; a man was found at the scene with obvious trauma. First responders performed life-saving measures but ultimately that victim was pronounced deceased just before 5 a.m. It’s being investigated as the city’s 14th homicide of 2025.
UT Officials "Frustrated" With Prosecutors: New questions are being asked about safety in the West Campus area, with University of Texas officials saying they’re frustrated with local prosecutors and the judicial system. UT officials say a violent offender who was arrested three times last week was continually arrested and released. That individual then returned to the Drag, where they continued to threaten and physically assault students. UT says it has invested millions of dollars into safety improvements across campus over the past few years; interim UT president Jim Davis said he has spoken with both Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson.
24/7 Weather Center Forecast: Another sunny and warm day on tap for your Monday... back into the lower 90s today, with a forecast high of 93 in Austin. A dry cold front will take the edge off temps for much of the week... rain chances possible for your Easter weekend.
