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In the opening hour of Wednesday's show, Mark, Melynda & Ed discuss Travis County wanting to help give funds for daycare, the Iran peace deal, and Luigi Mangione's trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary:In this episode, Jason Wright, an experienced family law attorney, shares insights on navigating divorce, custody disputes, and the importance of informed decision-making. Learn how misconceptions, social media, and emotional reactions can impact legal outcomes and how to approach family law with clarity and strategy.About Jason Wright:Jason Wright, an award-winning Austin family law attorney and the founder of The Law Office of Jason Wright. Licensed since 2012, Jason focuses on complex divorce, custody disputes, and property division. He's known as the lawyer who "tells it like it is," often reminding clients that fairness isn't how family law works — instead, he helps families understand the legal rules, the tradeoffs involved, and the long-term consequences of their decisions. Jason has been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers, is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and has served on the Board of Directors for Volunteer Legal Services of Travis County.Key Topics:Common misconceptions about divorce and custody.The impact of social media and electronic evidence.The importance of legal boundaries and emotional managementDifferences between community property and equitable division..The role of judges and county-specific laws in family court.Strategies for effective mediation and conflict resolution.The influence of age and developmental stages on custody decisions.Mistakes to avoid during divorce proceedings.SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdbWEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services: https://betterdivorceacademy.com/SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademyBuy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso...AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div...Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca...#divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is trying to protect homeowners from surging power bills connected to new data centers, the City of Austin is considering a partnership with Travis County to expand fare-free public transit in the fall's general election and Karmelo Anthony has filed an appeal in his murder conviction while also telling the court he cannot afford an attorney and must be appointed one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No guest this time — just host Brad Swail breaking down three major Texas public policy issues affecting families, businesses, and local governments across the state. In this episode of Texas Talks, Brad examines the fallout from Texas' new summer camp safety rules, the state's new AI-powered regulatory efficiency platform, and Governor Greg Abbott's proposal to create a statewide prosecutor's office. The episode covers: • Texas' summer camp licensing crisis after the Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act • Why fiber optic internet requirements became a major point of controversy • Texas' new AI tool “Sam” and the push to cut red tape • How AI could reshape regulatory review and permitting • Abbott's proposed statewide prosecutor and the debate over local control • The balance between public safety, accountability, and county-level authority Together, these stories highlight a broader question: how can Texas respond to real problems without creating new ones through overregulation, bureaucracy, or excessive centralization? 00:00 — Intro + three major Texas policy issues 00:27 — Texas summer camp safety crisis 01:24 — Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act explained 02:16 — New camp licensing and safety requirements 03:42 — Fiber optic mandate and camp lawsuit 05:04 — Camp Mystic and broader compliance challenges 06:26 — Impact on kids, families, and Texas camps 08:17 — Texas launches AI-powered regulatory review 10:05 — Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office and “Sam” 11:28 — Vulcan Technologies and agent AI 13:16 — Balancing deregulation with safety protections 15:35 — Abbott's statewide prosecutor proposal 17:25 — Travis County prosecution deadline controversy 18:45 — Constitutional and local-control concerns 20:33 — Reactions from supporters and critics 22:05 — What this could mean for Texas criminal justice 22:52 — Closing thoughts Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@TexasTalks

This week's crime roundup covers multiple disturbing cases across the United States, including triple murder charges in North Carolina and Texas, a deadly arson case in Pennsylvania, a military sexual assault conviction, an alleged long-term concealment of death in Illinois, and major courtroom updates involving federal and high-profile cases. These stories involve families, betrayal, violence, financial exploitation, and serious allegations that remain under active investigation or court proceedings. All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This video is based on publicly available reports and official statements referenced in the script. Topics covered: Buncombe County triple murder case Army warrant officer sentenced to 31 years Travis County capital murder charge Pennsylvania deadly arson case Illinois concealment of death case Federal charges in alleged assassination attempt case Utah courtroom camera ruling in Charlie Kirk case Sources referenced in script include WYFF4, FOX10, Daily Mail, FOX 5 Atlanta, and local law enforcement reporting. #TrueCrime #CrimeNews #DeadlyWeek #BreakingCrimeNews

The news cycle will not save you. This month, Dr. David J. Johns breaks down the stories that slid quietly past the headlines while our communities' futures were being decided. We open with a win—the Global Black Economic Forum sued the state of Texas for stripping HUB certifications from 15,000 minority- and women-owned businesses, and on April 13th, a Travis County judge said: not so fast. Then we get to work: voting rights under coordinated assault, the weaponization of an 1866 civil rights law against Black scholarship programs, the true cost of Liberation Day's tariffs on working families, a 100% pharmaceutical tariff arriving September 29th, and the faith-rooted organizing happening right now across 10 cities that nobody's covering. Class is in session. Pull up.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

The Austin City Council will consider a settlement with an Austin couple who had their home damaged by Austin police and Department of Public Safety S.W.A.T. officers after initially claiming immunity and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal representation, Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza has hired defense attorneys ahead of an upcoming misconduct hearing and a Travis County judge has issued a temporary injunction pausing a new Texas rule banning smokable hempSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Are You Smarter Than a Toaster Oven? Dump Drama, Waymo Woes & Rapid‑Fire Revelations” JB, Sandy, and Tricia dive into the oddly relatable struggles of everyday life — from being totally defeated by a toaster oven

A Travis County judge has ordered a state agency to comply with the fair housing agreement it made with the developer of a Muslim-centric neighborhood in North Texas. In other news, the North Central Texas Council of Governments terminated Director of Transportation Michael Morris on Tuesday evening; Rep. Jasmine Crockett gave a peek into her political future Wednesday, telling a daytime TV talk show host she will work to elect like-minded candidates and launch a road show to share her views; the Fort Worth ISD board of managers unanimously voted early Wednesday to close a campus for immigrant and refugee students; and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens signed the $27.3 million non-exclusive franchise tender on Wednesday. The Cowboys can trade him now if they choose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second hour of Tuesday's show, Mark, Melynda & Ed discuss a new law in Britain that bans smoking, the war in Iran, and Travis County's next attempt to help the homeless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark & Melynda DA Garza declines to charge animal abusers Travis County daycare Speaker Burrows said he was made aware of messed up Roblox map See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Travis County judge has reissued a temporary injunction blocking camp Mystic from reopening its Guadalupe River grounds anytime soon after a 3 day hearing where judge Maya Guerra Gamble decided to keep the injunction and restraining order in place over camp mystic that she issued back in March, Senator John Cornyn joins the show to discuss his position in the Texas state primaries coming this summer, and a new report out by the transportation and public works department shows two large bridges and 20 smaller bridges are in need of repair across the city over the next five years as city staff says more than $90-million-dollars will need to be spent on bridge replacement and repair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus a nearly-one-million-dollar contract is funding eight outdoor warning sirens along the Guadalupe River in Kerr Count, a major reorganization in Fort Worth ISD is starting with job cuts approved last night by the state-appointed Board of Managers, hundreds of police cars and fire trucks will be making their way through north Texas this afternoon, and more!

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Attorney General Paxton and Governor Abbott push Houston into reversing its newly adopted limits on police cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Mayor Whitmire is clearly pleased – will the council make the reversal in a special meeting this Friday to save $110 million in public safety grants?Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Travis County-based District Judge put the discriminatory HUB program back on track, sets a trial date to determine if “Acting Comptroller” Kelly Hancock had the authority to gut the program. May turn out to be yet another Hancock bungle.Kristin Tips deep-sixed as chairwoman of the Texas Funeral Service Commissionfollowing several years of agency troubles.TX23's Tony Gonzales resigns from Congress over sexual improprieties. How he and Swalwell's resignations affect the U.S. House balance of power.Lubbock city council race news: Gary Boren says city hired Fort Worth law firm to handle simple appeal response to his case over ballot denial. Word is that the city had on its own website, until recently, that one only needed to be a resident upon filing to run for city council – exactly Boren's legal argument.“Higher” education news: Texas A&M Regents Name New TAMU Presiden: Susan Ballabina Texas Tech law student sues over discipline for Charlie Kirk reaction Baylor to host homosexual ‘Christian' speakers at TPUSA counter event Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

A change to when votes are counted in Travis County caused results on primary election night to be delayed for hours, leaving several local races uncalled late into Tuesday evening. In the heavily-watched race for the U.S. Senate nomination, State Representative James Talarico beat U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, and the top Republican vote-getters, incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, will face a runoff.  Meanwhile, other polling changes across Texas created confusion and the slowdown of proclaiming a winner in many key statewide races. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producers Elissa Castles and Eva Ruth Moravec to unpack what happened in local and state races, who came out ahead, and what the record-breaking voter turnout says about Travis County voters.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter..  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  If you enjoyed today's interview with Tess Rowser, the Marketing Manager of the Water Lantern Festival, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 4th episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order Downtown Austin Alliance City of Austin Blanton Museum of Art

Welcome to episode 85 of the Hidden History of Texas, today I'm talking about one of the most Notorious Governors of Texas - James "PA" Ferguson. James Edward (Pa) Ferguson, Texas governor, was born in 1871 near Salado, which is in Bell County and is fairly close to where I am, to James Edward and Fannie (Fitzpatrick) Ferguson. Sadly, his father passed away when Pa was only four, and his mother, being a true strong Texas woman stayed on working the farm and he began working in the fields as a young boy. When he was 12, he entered Salado College, which was a local preparatory school, but in a sign of things to come, was expelled for disobedience. At age 16 he left home for a life on the road and wandered throughout the Western states, where he did any type of job he could find. Eventually he returned home to Bell County, where he tried farming and working on a  railroad-bridge gang. He did use this time to begin to study law and in 1897 he was admitted to the bar. He opened up a practice in Belton and then in 1899 he married Miriam A. Wallace. The couple had two children and since in those days lawyers weren't as busy as they are today, he expanded his personal interests to real estate and insurance. He then turned his attention to banking and for several years was not only a member of the Texas Bankers Association but also associated with the Farmers State Bank of Belton. In 1907 he moved his family to the larger town of Temple where he joined in the formation and establishment of the Temple State Bank. Needless to say, it was during this time period when he was involved with banking that he also took an active interest in county and local politics. In spite of the fact that he never held a local office he was very aware of how local politics worked. He was a staunch opponent of prohibition and had fought against allowing what was known as the local-option out of Bell County.  He served as a campaign manager for Robert V. Davidson in 1910 and worked with Oscar B. Colquitt in his successful gubernatorial campaign in 1912. Prohibition had been a major issue in the 1914 campaign, and there were candidates for the governor's race on both sides of the issue. The prohibitionists held an elimination convention and pledged their support to Thomas H. Ball of Houston. The anti-prohibitionists tried to have their own convention, but Ferguson, even though he had been identified as an anti-prohibitionist, refused to publicly support it. As a result, the leaders at the convention was not able to eliminate him from receiving their endorsement and while they did not endorse him the other anti-prohibition candidates withdrew from the race. Due to his popularity Ferguson easily won the nomination by a majority of about 40,000 votes. Ferguson proved to be one of the more captivating speakers and had a native ability to persuade people. He was a masterful public speaker. His most popular and talked about proposition was a law that would actually limit how much rent a landlord could charge. For the folks who were known as “tenant farmers” this proved to be very popular. It was not popular among landowners, and he tried to assure landowners that the law would prove to be beneficial to everyone. After his election he was successful in getting the law passed, but it was soon declared unconstitutional. During his term the state began to provide aid to rural schools and there was enacted a relatively minor law that required compulsory school attendance. He was in favor of helping schools, and colleges were permitted to begin building programs. In order to pay for everything, educational appropriation bills were more generous than usual. Needless to say, these changes increased the ad valorem tax rate for state purposes advanced from 12½ to 30 cents. The prison system increased its landownership and since Texas had many ‘prison farms' the system benefited from the rising price of farm commodities. During World War I the system became self-sustaining and profitable. In 1916 Ferguson's reelection seemed almost a certainty. The prohibitionists decided to support a relatively unknown Charles H. Morris of Winnsboro. The major issues of the campaign were prohibition, the tax rate, and certain  rumors concerning the Ferguson administration. Regardless of the rumors, Ferguson was reelected by a majority of about 60,000 votes, but there was enough opposition to show that many Texans were not completely pleased with his administration. His second administration did little of consequence, except pass enough appropriation bills to force the tax rate to rise to the constitutional maximum of 35 cents. This is when old Pa made a serious mistake. He got involved in a quarrel with the University of Texas.  Turns out the board of regents refused to fire some faculty members that the governor didn't like. Well, he threw a Texas sized temper tantrum and vetoed almost the entire appropriation for the university. Needless to say, this generated a lot of news and interest, but it also sparked a desire from some members of the legislature to conduct an impeachment trial. Remember how, I said that during the campaign there had been rumors about some issues with his administration? Well while preliminary investigations failed to uncover any charge that would merit impeachment, once he became embroiled in his dispute with the university, those old charges bubbled back to the surface. Coincidently at about the same time a number of new charges were made and on July 21, 1917, Ferguson was called before the Travis County grand jury. To the surprise of no one the grand jury announced that he had been indicted on nine charges. Seven of the charges related to misapplication of public funds, one to embezzlement, and one to the diversion of a special fund. He posted a $13,000 bond and announced his candidacy for a third term as governor. The speaker of the House decided to call a special session of the legislature, (remember the legislature in Texas only meets every 2 years) to consider charges of impeachment against the governor. While the speaker's call was most likely not legal (only the governor can call a special session) Ferguson removed any doubt by himself calling the legislature to meet for the purpose of making appropriations for the University of Texas. This backfired-on Ferguson because the House immediately turned its attention to the numerous charges against him and ended up preparing twenty-one articles of impeachment. After a three-week trial in the senate, he was convicted on ten of the charges. On five of them he was convicted of misapplication of public funds, of course 3 of those were related to his quarrel with the University. One of them stated that he had failed to properly respect and enforce the banking laws. And the third charged that he had received $156,500 in currency from a source that he refused to reveal. Nine of the charges can be described as violations of the law, while the obtaining of $156,500 from a secret source while not legal was absolutely not good policy for a governor. He was removed from office by a vote of twenty-five to three and declared him ineligible to hold any office of honor, trust, or profit under the state of Texas. Fighting to the end Ferguson declared that the legislature constituted little more than a "kangaroo court," except that just a couple of months before the House and the Senate had refused to sustain charges against him. He believed that his  removal from office was far from certain when the legislature convened in special session. However, he underestimated the seriousness of his quarrel with the University of Texas. He resigned his office the day before the judgment was announced and contended that it did not apply to him. The question was eventually carried into the courts, where the judgment of the Court of Impeachment was sustained. While in many cases, being impeached and made ineligible to hold any office of trust or profit in the state would spell an end to a person's political life; this was not the case for PA. In 1918 he sought the Democratic party nomination for the governorship but was defeated by William P. Hobby. In 1920 he was an unsuccessful candidate for President on his own American party ticket. In 1922 he was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate. Finally In 1924, unable to run under his own name, he ran his wife's campaign for the governorship against Judge Felix Robertson, the candidate endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan. The Fergusons beat Robertson and went to the Governor's Mansion for a third time. Two years later they lost a reelection bid amid new scandals concerning excessive pardons and political patronage abuses.   James Ferguson died on September 21, 1944, and was buried in the State Cemetery in Austin. Next time I'll take a look at Ma Ferguson as our look at some of the most notorious governors of Texas. This is the Hidden History Of Texas

Early voting is halfway over for the Travis County primary elections, and Democrats are casting ballots in big numbers. In today's Tuesday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to talk about the turnout, the latest in the saga over Austin's painted crosswalks, the local campus where a student says another student violated the state's new bathroom bill, and what our readers and listeners love about Austin. Plus, don't miss the chance to enter our giveaway for all City Cast Austin members for a pair of SXSW music badges — all you have to do is become a neighbor before March 6, when we'll pick a winner at random.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this February 24th episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order City of Austin Downtown Austin Alliance

According to data from Travis County early voting in the primary election is seeing much higher turnout than in the last midterm cycle, an Austin man seen on video abusing his dog on his apartment balcony is facing a felony animal cruelty charge and won't be getting his dog back and a judge in Austin has officially declared the innocence of the four men wrongfully accused in the 1991 yogurt shop murders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will this be the year that Texas turns blue? Or is it more likely that Austin turns slightly more red? Early voting begins today in the run-up to the March 3 Democratic and Republican primaries, which are the precursors for the November midterm elections. And while the big race on everyone's mind is the Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate, lots of local and state-wide races will be on Travis County voters' ballots, too. In this two-part episode, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by KUT state capital reporter Blaise Gainey and the Austin American-Statesman's Alex Driggars to get you primary-ready.  This episode was mistakenly published yesterday while we were off. We're sorry for the confusion. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this February 17th episode: Window Nation Duer - get 15% off your first order

This week, we're honored to welcome Amber Vazquez, founder of The Vazquez Law Firm, to the mic.With more than two decades in criminal defense, Amber has built a respected reputation in Travis County for being fiercely strategic, relentlessly prepared, and deeply compassionate. Her philosophy is simple but powerful: fight for people, not cases.In this episode, we explore what first called her to criminal law, how Austin's evolving legal landscape is shaping defense strategy today, the role of empathy and storytelling in high stakes trials, navigating public perception in the age of social media, leading boldly as a woman in a historically male dominated field, and the biggest misconception about criminal defense work.This is a conversation about justice, dignity, leadership, and the responsibility that comes with standing beside someone on their hardest day.At Engel & Völkers Austin, we believe in spotlighting the leaders shaping our communities in business and beyond. Amber is absolutely one of them.

A Travis County judge has rejected the push by the Austin United PAC to halt the $1.6 billion dollar construction project on Austin's new convention center, the Austin ISD has put out new rules in response to multiple days of student walkouts over immigration enforcement operations and the FCC is launching an investigation into "The View" after Senate candidate James Talarico's appearance on the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI have arrested a suspect believed to be involved in the 2012 Benghazi attack on a U.S. compound that killed four Americans, Austin ISD officials are under fire from state officials over students walking out of school to protest ICE and four Austin police officers have been cleared by a Travis County grand jury in connection to a shooting in November of 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new year, and even in Texas, that means there are new laws that can catch the unaware in a crime. But how well do you know our existing statutes — like our oyster-related felonies or the ordinance that says it's illegal to throw things off of Mount Bonnell? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Geoff Burkhart, Travis County Executive for Community Legal Services, to talk about new crimes for 2026 and the weird, wacky, and painful laws of Texas' past, including some that are still on the books and could come back to inflict more harm. Plus, Burkhart explains why Travis County is one of only a few in Texas that ensures people have legal representation at their first court appearance.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this January 26th episode: The SAFE Alliance Window Nation Zach Theater Visit Brenham Texas

Reactions from those involved in the acquittal of a Uvalde police officer who was charged with child endangerment during the Robb Elementary school shooting, A Travis County official is pushing back against a new Texas DMV policy that requires proof of legal status when registering a vehicle and municipalities across the state are preparing for the winter storm coming this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In December 1991, four teenage girls were murdered inside an I Can't Believe It's Yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. Amy Ayers, Eliza Thomas, and sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison were tied, gagged, shot, and the store was set on fire in what investigators believe was an attempt to destroy evidence. The case became one of the most haunting unsolved crimes in Texas history.Over the years, police chased false confessions, arrested the wrong men, and watched convictions collapse when DNA failed to match. Families were left without answers while the case remained frozen in time.Now, more than thirty years later, cold case detectives say new DNA testing and ballistic evidence may finally point to a suspect. Investigators believe the crimes may be linked to Robert Eugene Brashers, a violent serial offender who died by suicide in 1999 after a police standoff in Missouri. Brashers is suspected in multiple rapes and murders across several states, and new forensic analysis has connected him to other cold cases using preserved shell casings and modern DNA technology.In 2025, Travis County prosecutors officially moved to clear the men once accused of the yogurt shop murders, acknowledging that the new evidence does not support their convictions. While Brashers can never face trial, detectives say these findings may finally give families long overdue answers and could connect him to even more unsolved crimes.After three decades of dead ends, is this the breakthrough that finally solves one of America's most disturbing cold cases?

About 10 people and 200 homes were lost in the July flooding on Sandy Creek, many of which were in Travis County. After millions of dollars spent and earmarked for recovery efforts, and nearly six months have gone by, how are the flood survivors faring? KXAN's Grace Reader joins host Nikki DaVaughn to talk about her recent reporting on Travis County's 9-1-1 call logs from the July 5 emergency, and what the calls revealed about how calls for help were answered and addressed. Plus, they discuss what's different about flood victims in Travis County compared to Kerr County, where more than 100 people were killed and one Camp Mystic camper remains missing. And, catch up on KXAN's investigation into warning systems along the Guadalupe River here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this January 12th episode: NAMI Central Texas Visit Brenham Texas Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from New Hampshire, California, and Texas.Fox 4 News's report on the sentencing of sex trafficker Emily Hutchins: https://www.fox4news.com/news/tarrant-county-human-trafficking-emily-hutchinsHoodline 's report on the sentencing of sex trafficker Emily Hutchins: https://hoodline.com/2025/12/arlington-woman-gets-30-years-for-sex-trafficking-girls/KXAN's report on the trial of Christopher Taylor in the death of Dr. Mauris DeSilva: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3eagb2w8kwThe appellate court's decision over the conviction of Christopher Taylor in the death of Dr. Mauris DeSilva: https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/seventh-court-of-appeals/2025/07-25-00010-cr.htmlKXAN's report on the trial of Christopher Taylor in the death of Dr. Mauris DeSilva: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3eagb2w8kwKXAN's report on Dr. Mauris DeSilva's father's civil lawsuit: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/father-sues-city-of-austin-apd-officers-after-son-killed-during-2019-mental-health-call/Austin-American Statesman's report on Christopher Taylor's appeal in the case of Dr. Mauris DeSilva's death: https://www.statesman.com/news/courts/article/austin-police-taylor-appeal-8-things-21270154.phpKVUE's interview with one of Christopher Taylor's attorneys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QokB0ZsY0Mc&list=PLG7WvHdg9adbLLTjwuIlNXMwuGy-wAN8v&index=2We also accessed reporting from the El Paso Times, Corpus Christi Caller Times, San Angelo Standard Times, and Houston Chronicle through Newspapers.com Pay It 2's fund regarding Pamela Smart's appeal: https://www.payit2.com/f/supportpamelasmartABC News's coverage of Pamela Smart's appeal: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/pamela-smart-seeks-overturn-conviction-teenager-murder-husband-128959585USA Today's report on the latest news in the murders of Michele and Rob Reiner and the case against Nick Reiner: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/01/07/nick-reiner-murder-charges-rob-michele-reiner-lawyer-withdraws/88069146007/Fox News's report on the latest news in the murders of Michele and Rob Reiner and the case against Nick Reiner: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/nick-reiner-loses-attorney-alan-jackson-parents-murder-caseFind discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark and Melynda bring another great hour of news. Starting with a DFW porch pirate caught with 50 packages, Travis County's first responders operating out of apartments, and a Dallas 20-year-old who was caught up in a drug deal gone wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tax bills for Travis County residents are going out now, and on them is a big increase for the county, a one-year push to replenish the county's disaster relief fund after they were depleted following this summer's floods. Judge Andy Brown joins host Nikki DaVaughn to explain why the tax increase was necessary (and why it's now facing a lawsuit); how the taxpayer-funded child care program is going; and why he and commissioners are now reviewing Tesla's property tax rebate contract. Plus, hear why Brown's now hopeful that a passenger rail line from Austin to San Antonio may actually come to fruition.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 24th episode: DUER - Get 15% off at shopduer.com/ccaustin

Texas' new congressional map is back in the news after a three-judge federal panel blocked it from being used in the 2026 midterm elections. Gov. Greg Abbott has already appealed the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Eleanor Klibanoff, law and politics reporter for The Texas Tribune to break down the ruling, what it means for candidates now staring down the fast-approaching December 8th filing deadline and what comes next. Plus, amid the scramble, Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett has signaled he might not retire after all.   Get up to speed on how we got here with City Cast Austin's previous coverage from Democrats' quorum break this summer, the conservative case for redistricting, how the new map would redraw Travis County's districts, and what the new local districts would mean for Austinites.     Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 20th episode: DUER - Get 15% off at shopduer.com/ccaustin Simply Eloped

Mark, Melynda and Ed discuss a man getting probation in Travis County for child sex crimes, new gun safety classes in schools, and AISD maybe closing schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textJoin hosts Denise Greer and Kate Lavin as they sit down with Jen Strickland and Jeff Mettler from Home Slice Pizza to celebrate an incredible milestone—20 years of serving authentic New York-style pizza in Austin, Texas.In this episode, Jen shares the origin story of Home Slice, born from her love of New York pizza and frustration with Austin's lack of quality slices. She takes us back to November 2005, when she and her partners opened their doors on South Congress Avenue with recipes perfected in her home kitchen. Jeff discusses how the business has grown from those scrappy early days—when wait times stretched to 2.5 hours—to a beloved Austin institution with multiple locations.Hear about the restaurant's legendary Carnival of Pizza event, which returns this November 15th after an eight-year hiatus, complete with dough-throwing competitions, the Great Calzoni fortune teller, and even a proclamation declaring it official Home Slice Pizza Day in Travis County.Jen and Jeff also reflect on what makes Home Slice special: an unwavering commitment to hospitality, staff development, and authentic human connection. They share stories from the trenches, including how they adapted during COVID-19, why they take full-time employees on pizza pilgrimages to New York City, and their philosophy of organic, people-centered growth that led them to Houston in 2022.Whether you're a pizza operator looking for inspiration or simply a fan of great food and community-focused business, this conversation offers valuable insights into building something that lasts—and tastes delicious.Featured in this episode:The birth of Home Slice and Jen's journey from food editor to pizza entrepreneurHow the team learned to make New York-style pizza at scaleThe evolution from a struggling single-oven shop to a multi-location operationHome Slice's approach to hospitality in both dine-in and takeout experiencesNavigating the pandemic while keeping staff and community at the centerThe annual New York pizza trips that have become part of company cultureWhat's next for Home Slice as they look beyond year 20Tune in to hear how three friends with a passion for authentic pizza built an Austin landmark, one slice at a time.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day:  From sob stories and stories trying to convince us that illegality means little, to stories showing that Texas is still making it easy for people to live and work in the state illegally, generally there is a failure to point out the fraudulent reality of living in this country illegally: It is theft from citizens. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Says SNAP Will Be Drastically Reformed After Thousands Of Illegals Removed from Program 85,000 immigrants at risk of deportation in Travis County: report – don't you think that might help that terrible housing shortage for working people? Houston police called ICE on a missing teen. They blamed his mom. They broke into the country to steal services; a ridiculous sob story from the Houston Chronicle editorial board. New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump's immigration crackdown – I was hoping for a larger share Texas still allowing illegal aliens to register vehicles in Texas Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Houston traffic officer making $170,000 in overtime reassigned – why is he still on the force given he has been “disciplined for fraudulent overtime practices” not once, but twice!?Fort Hood: Texas law firms say they're representing victims of Army OB-GYN doctor accused of recording patients.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt has served Austin in the legislature since 2020 after years of local leadership in Travis County, and has recently announced a run for the U.S. House in the newly-redrawn Congressional District 10. The district is drawn for a significant Republican advantage, but potentially in Eckhardt's favor, the incumbent Republican Congressman Michael McCaul has declined to run for re-election - making this an interesting race indeed.Learn more about Sarah Eckhardt and her run for Congress at https://www.saraheckhardt.com/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

Singer, songwriter and blazing guitarist Emily Wolfe joins the show to introduce us to her dogs Ozzy Jones Wolfe, a 2 year old, 100lb Black Mouth Cur/German Shepherd mix, and Stella, a 12 year old Australian Shepherd. We also pay tribute to her beloved soul dog Otis Redding Wolfe, a suspected Chihuahua/Shiba Inu/Pom mix who crossed the rainbow bridge at age 15 in the Spring of 2023. Great conversation with this passionate dog mom and musician.Emily will have new music to share come early 2026. Catch her this week on Thursday, October 30th at the East End Ballroom in Austin for a free show with RSVP. Get the link in her Instagram profile @emilywolfemusicEmily gave her shout outs to Austin Pets Alive! who started in 1997 when Austin had a kill-rate of 87% and through their efforts and inventive programs transformed it into the largest No Kill city in the country with a save-rate of 97%. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit austinpetsalive.orgHer second shout out goes to Austin Animal Services, the municipal shelter for the City of Austin and Travis County, who provide shelter to thousands of animals annually as well as providing animal protection and pet resource services with the goal of placing all adoptable animals in forever homes through adoption, foster care, or rescue partner groups. To adopt or take advantage of the many services offered go to austintexas.gov/austin-animal-centerFor more pics and clips of Emily, Ozzy, Stella and Otis follow the show on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast

“When you hear ‘Yacht Rock,' what's the first band or musician that comes to mind?”That's how JB and Sandy kick off this episode, sparking a nostalgic and hilarious debate about the music that defined a generation—and the labels artists love to hate. From Christopher Cross to Steely Dan, the crew dives deep into the world of smooth tunes, local legends, and the quirky history of Austin's music scene. But the episode doesn't stop at music. JB and Sandy, joined by Tricia, take listeners on a whirlwind tour of Austin's weirdest news, including the story of a Travis County correctional officer arrested for smuggling… chicken wings! The team can't help but laugh at the absurdity, pondering whether the real crime is not paying officers enough or just having a side hustle as a “wing smuggler.”Other highlights include:Zilker Park's post-ACL transformation: How Austin City Limits Festival gives back to the city and why disc golf fans feel left out.The rise of magicians at adult birthday parties: JB and Sandy explore the trend, share personal stories, and even search for Austin's best magicians for hire—including the unforgettable “Peter the Adequate Magician.”Clown sightings in Austin: From Balloonatik to Doodle Bug, discover the strange world of professional clowns living in Barton Springs and the surreal experience of seeing them drive by on a Saturday morning.Family, nostalgia, and music: Touching memories of Nat King Cole Christmas albums, Bee Gees hits, and the magic of Elvis duets.Notable Quotes:“Guys, the longer you're married, the unfunnier you become.”“He was suspended without pay. He has since been fired and has been arrested for chicken wings.”“Four clowns living around you, it's like you're in a nightmare.”Guest Insights:Tricia brings her signature humor and local perspective, while JB and Sandy's chemistry keeps the conversation lively, unpredictable, and always entertaining. Call to Action Love the show? Subscribe to JB and Sandy, leave a review, and share this episode with your friends! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @JBSandyATX, and catch every episode on the iHeartRadio app. Your support keeps Austin weird—and keeps the stories coming!

AISD parents are urging the district to not close schools and the Travis County jail is running out of cells. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On September 29, 2025, authorities had a press conference where they discussed the latest developments in an infamous quadruple murder in Austin, Texas. On December 6, 1991, the bodies of 17-year-old Jennifer Harbison, 15-year-old Sarah Harbison, 17-year-old Eliza Thomas, and 13-year-old Amy Ayers were found in the burning I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! shop. Now, police say serial killer Robert Euegene Brashers's DNA was found at the crime scene, along with evidence from a .380 firearm linked to him.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The City of Austin is cutting ties with a local homeless shelter and Travis County continues to raise property taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The duo discuss judges getting raises in Travis County, Charlie Kirk's killer being identified, and interest in college decliningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and Melynda discuss Austin's homeless problem, a Travis County property owner fined, and GOP congressmen meeting with Trump about the 2026 midterm elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last hour of today's show, the duo discuss Travis County's spending, how AI is hurting young people's chances in the job market, and a story on a woman trapped in a clinic overnight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis County plans to increase taxes and Pres Trump signed an executive order which punishes people who burn the American flag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday, August 21st, 2025Today, Texas State Rep Nicole Collier has filed a writ of habeas corpus with the Travis County district court; Judge Berman rejects Trump's motion to release Epstein grand jury material calling it a diversion from the real Epstein files; Representative LaMonica Mciver has filed a flurry of motions in the federal case against her; New York Mayor Eric Adams former top aid is set to face new charges; a federal judge in Illinois has dismissed Trump's lawsuit against the state; unsealed court records show Judge Box of Wine bragged about helping Trump and the GOP in the 2020 election; Texas Democrats plan to stall Republican redistricting efforts by attaching an amendment to release the Epstein files; a new poll shows Newsom's redistricting plans are heavily favored by the public; the White House has restored the Congressional appropriation database; Trump calls for the resignation of a federal reserve governor; Target's CEO is stepping down as customers take their business elsewhere; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, CBDistilleryUse promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase. Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations.Flip It Blue Guest: Kyle KrahelKyle Krahel for San Diego Supervisor District 5Kyle Krahel for Supervisor - Facebook You Can Nominate Dana Goldberg for this year's Out100!2025 Out100 Readers' ChoiceStoriesTexas Democrat Nicole Collier Sues After Republicans Lock Her In Capitol | HuffPostExclusive: Newsom pollster sees big support for California redistricting | AxiosJeanine Pirro bragged about helping Trump and GOP while a Fox News host | The Washington PostTrump calls for resignation of Fed governor in latest line of attack | NPREric Adams' former top aide to face new charges | POLITICOWhite House restores spending database it sought to keep secret | Roll CallUS judge rejects Trump administration challenge to Illinois E-Verify law | ReutersTarget's CEO is stepping down as customers turn away | CNN BusinessGood Trouble Vance will visit Peachtree City on Thursday, Aug. 21, to promote President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," legislation that is supposed to deliver sweeping tax cuts aimed at helping working-class American families.According to reports, he will be at an event at the Alta refrigeration manufacturing facility in Peachtree City, GA at 11 AM local time. There's also a protest planned for 10:30 AM at the 54/74 intersection.Vice President JD Vance to visit Peachtree City on Thursday | The Citizen From The Good News2025 Out100 Readers' ChoiceDSWDaFuq!?Boom! - YouTubeCleanup On Aisle 45 podReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Austin has long been represented in Congress by Democrats. But now that the Texas House Democrats are back and the second special session is officially underway, it's only a matter of time before the new redistricting maps are adopted, splitting Travis County into several Republican districts and one Democratic one. The move all comes at the behest of President Donald Trump, but are Texas Republicans making a huge mistake in giving Trump what he wants? And, if redistricting between census years is totally acceptable, and if Democrats have done it in the past like Republicans allege, why didn't Texas Republicans do this before now? Longtime Texas Republican strategist Anthony Holm joins executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to discuss.  Learn more about the sponsors of this August 19th episode: Cozy Earth - Use code COZYAUSTIN for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter. Plus, we're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast Austin swag. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Texas House Republicans teed up a slate of bills addressing the deadly July 4 Hill Country floods on Monday, but Democrats' continued boycott left the chamber without the quorum needed to vote — setting the stage for Republicans to use the flood relief measures as leverage against their absent colleagues. In other news, a suspect is in custody after a gunman opened fire Monday outside a Target store in Austin, killing at least three people; volunteers assisting in the cleanup following the flooding in the Texas Hill Country in July discovered something unexpected — dinosaur tracks. Researchers say that they're common for the region and, with cleanup efforts still underway, there may be more to find. Volunteers in northwest Travis County discovered the dinosaur tracks in a layer of limestone; and it's been called the Beetlejuice house. The cereal box. The Oreo house. The leaning tower of Cedars. It's a narrow, 64-foot-tall home on a small lot that feels a little out of place. Read more about the unusual house in today's edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since the July 4th flooding in Central Texas and the Hill Country, volunteers have shown up in droves, at first overwhelming the extensive flooding scenes. Even though officials told folks to not just show up, hundreds of people did, both in and around Kerr County, and in Austin-area Sandy Creek. In this two-part episode, host Nikki DaVaughn first hears from Dayna De Hoyos, who lives in Comfort and volunteered dozens of hours to helping animals in the area; and then with Dwight Bailey, executive director of the Austin Disaster Relief Network, which organizes volunteers and is part of the official response to Central Texas disasters. Volunteers are still badly needed in Travis County and in the Kerrville area. And, in full disclosure, City Cast Austin recently donated $347 to ADRN during a membership drive.  Learn more about the sponsors of this July 30th episode: Framebridge Visit Port Aransas Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget — you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin member at membership.citycast.fm.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

For more Rogan exclusives support us on Patreon patreon.com/JREReview This week on the show, we unpack the surreal situation unfolding in Austin: fitness influencer Brian “Liver King” Johnson was arrested on June 24, 2025, after flying into the city wearing his signature wolf headdress and igniting a series of bizarre Instagram rants in which he challenged Joe Rogan to a fight—even brandishing what appeared to be firearms reddit.comnewsweek.com+15houstonchronicle.com+15expressnews.com+15. Rogan, alarmed by the threats, contacted Austin police, describing Johnson as “significantly unstable” and referencing concerns of a “significant drug issue” ksat.com+10the-independent.com+10nypost.com+10. Johnson was arrested at the Four Seasons Hotel and booked on a Class B misdemeanor for making terroristic threats nypost.com+12mmafighting.com+12tmz.com+12. The Travis County judge set bond at $20,000, along with strict release conditions: no contact with Rogan or his family, a 200‑yard restraining order, no firearms, and a mandated mental health evaluation within one week vulture.com+8tmz.com+8houstonchronicle.com+8. Since his release, Johnson has resumed posting rambling videos—some hinting he might be targeting “some guy” rather than Rogan—but he continues to post disturbing and erratic content from Austin expressnews.com+14the-independent.com+14nypost.com+14. Known for promoting a raw-organ “ancestral” lifestyle, Johnson was already mired in controversy after admitting in 2022 that his hulking physique was maintained via $11,000/month steroids and HGH—a sharp contrast to his "natural" image reddit.com+7thedailybeast.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7. In this episode we'll explore: The timeline leading up to Johnson's shocking arrival in Austin and heated Instagram monologues. The role Rogan played in alerting authorities and voicing concern. The potential mental health and substance abuse issues fueling Johnson's breakdown. What this all means for his public persona, supplement empire, and the broader conversation around influencer culture. Bottom line: We sincerely hope Brian “Liver King” Johnson finds the help he desperately needs. Whatever drove him to this brink, it's clear this isn't just a publicity stunt—it's a cry for help. Our wish is for his recovery, clarity, and that he finds the support necessary to get well.   www.JREreview.com For all marketing questions and inquiries: JRERmarketing@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/joeroganexperiencereview Please email us here with any suggestions, comments and questions for future shows.. Joeroganexperiencereview@gmail.com

August 7, 1996. Travis County, Texas. After running errands with her family, six-year old Katherine Korzilius is dropped off at a community mailbox in her neighbourhood and is last seen walking in the direction of her home. Fifteen minutes later, Katherine's mother discovers her body lying in the road about a quarter-mile away from their residence. An autopsy reveals that she has a fractured skull, so the medical examiner concludes that Katherine was likely thrown or fell from a moving vehicle. While investigators suspect that Katherine may have grabbed onto the back of her mother's SUV as it drove away before she fell off, her family believes she was murdered by an unknown party in a botched abduction attempt. On this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we explore the tragic unexplained death of Katherine Korzilius. Additional Reading: https://unsolved.com/gallery/katherine-korzilius/ https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Katherine_Korzilius https://www.newspapers.com/image/356835619/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/356833981/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/366583053/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/273592307/ "The Trail Went Cold" will be appearing at the True Crime Podcast Festival, taking place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore in Boston, Massachusetts on July 18-20, 2025. To get a 20 % discount on tickets, please use our specialized promo code, “ROBIN20”, by visiting https://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/.  “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

On Thanksgiving Day in 1982, the body of Ruth Elizabeth Bettis was found in a field in rural Travis County. She was last seen leaving her place of employment, Sugar's adult entertainment, the evening before with a mystery man. The seemingly contradicting two worlds in which she lived, that of a coed and that of a topless dancer, made the Travis County Sheriff's Department's investigation unusual...and difficult. Though a serial rapist and a cop were scrutinized for Elizabeth's slaying, a lack of evidence had prevented movement on the case, and it remains unsolved today.If you have any information about the murder of Ruth Elizabeth Bettis please call Texas Crime Stoppers at 800 252 8477.You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFor Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcastThe Austin Chronicle, The Austin American Statesman, The Odessa American, Edible Austin, and UTtexas.edu were used as sources for this episode. #JusticeForElizabethBettis #Austin #AustinTX #TravisCountyTX #Texas #TX #TexasTrueCrime #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #ColdCase #Unsolved #Murder #UnsolvedMurder #HateCrime #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcast #TrueCrimeObsessed #CrimeDocs #InvestigationDiscovery #PodcastAddict #TrueCrimeFan #CriminalJustice #ForensicFilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.