SUMMARY: The Texas General Land Office is proposing a 1,400-acre ranch in Star County as a potential site for housing migrants before their deportation. A drone view revealed minimal structures, just fields and a road, with cement trucks seen entering the property. The Office sent President-elect Donald Trump a letter suggesting the ranch for detention centers. A political science professor raised concerns about the feasibility of detaining millions of people in such a limited space. Trump has yet to comment. A news conference is scheduled to provide further details, and local residents will discuss the implications of the new administration for the border area.

The Texas General Land Office will unveil on Tuesday an area it has offered to the Trump administration for housing undocumented immigrants before deportation.

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SUMMARY: On Monday afternoon, Austin Police responded to a “shoot stab urgent” call near Parmer on the Creek Shopping Center in North Austin. Officers found a 40-year-old white male with gunshot wounds, who died at the scene despite life-saving efforts. The incident involved two homeless individuals, and while a person of interest has been interviewed, authorities believe it was isolated with no threat to the public. The scene caused confusion among nearby businesses, though no closures or traffic disruptions occurred. APD is seeking information from the public, offering a $1,000 reward through Crime Stoppers.

One person was detained after a deadly shooting in North Austin, the Austin Police Department said.

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SUMMARY: Carri King Brown founded Blackwolf in May 2023, an on-demand ride service that employs armed drivers to enhance passenger safety. Unlike Uber and Lyft, which prohibit firearms for drivers and riders, Blackwolf insists on vetted drivers with backgrounds in law enforcement or security. Recent incidents in the ride-sharing industry — including assaults and violent crimes — highlight perceived safety gaps, prompting interest in armed drivers. Blackwolf drivers have a minimum of four years of relevant experience and aim to provide a more personalized service at a slightly higher price. The company is expanding and hopes to start operations in Austin soon.

BlackWolf, a new rideshare service with armed drivers, is expanding to Austin. Some Austin residents said it’s not needed, while …

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