Kevin Baskar
@kevibask.bsky.social
Journalist at KXAN News. UT Austin Alum.
After a suspect drew a weapon at a Thundercloud Subs in south Austin on Thursday afternoon, bystander Fernando Martinez tackled him to prevent anyone from getting hurt.
I sat down with Martinez, who recounted those tense moments. Read more @kxan.com
I sat down with Martinez, who recounted those tense moments. Read more @kxan.com
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September 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
After a suspect drew a weapon at a Thundercloud Subs in south Austin on Thursday afternoon, bystander Fernando Martinez tackled him to prevent anyone from getting hurt.
I sat down with Martinez, who recounted those tense moments. Read more @kxan.com
I sat down with Martinez, who recounted those tense moments. Read more @kxan.com
During the chaotic moments after a shooting in the parking lot of a north Austin Target left three people dead, witnesses described the aftermath as “total chaos.”
Read more on @kxan.com on what witnesses saw:
Read more on @kxan.com on what witnesses saw:
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August 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
During the chaotic moments after a shooting in the parking lot of a north Austin Target left three people dead, witnesses described the aftermath as “total chaos.”
Read more on @kxan.com on what witnesses saw:
Read more on @kxan.com on what witnesses saw:
Williamson County EMS wants to buy a water rescue boat costing over $20,000—they currently rely on borrowing such boats from other departments.
I took a trip down to Kemah (near Houston) where the boat is sold to see the features that first responders say can help save lives. Read more @kxan.com:
I took a trip down to Kemah (near Houston) where the boat is sold to see the features that first responders say can help save lives. Read more @kxan.com:
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services applying for grant to help purchase new water rescue boat
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (WCEMS) currently has 14 staff trained in swift water rescues. Kevin Krinke, a shift commander for WCEMS, said that they do not have their own boat and …
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August 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Williamson County EMS wants to buy a water rescue boat costing over $20,000—they currently rely on borrowing such boats from other departments.
I took a trip down to Kemah (near Houston) where the boat is sold to see the features that first responders say can help save lives. Read more @kxan.com:
I took a trip down to Kemah (near Houston) where the boat is sold to see the features that first responders say can help save lives. Read more @kxan.com:
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I'm always impressed by my coworkers at KXAN. Tonight, I worked with these folks (who I know are on here): @kellywiley.bsky.social & @kevibask.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 6:05 AM
I'm always impressed by my coworkers at KXAN. Tonight, I worked with these folks (who I know are on here): @kellywiley.bsky.social & @kevibask.bsky.social
The Texas House met for less than 9 seconds Saturday morning.
Why? The House couldn't meet quorum-the minimum number of members required to present to get work done. This comes after the House not meeting quorum on Friday after Texas Rep. Brian Harrison called for verification.
Why? The House couldn't meet quorum-the minimum number of members required to present to get work done. This comes after the House not meeting quorum on Friday after Texas Rep. Brian Harrison called for verification.
March 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
The Texas House met for less than 9 seconds Saturday morning.
Why? The House couldn't meet quorum-the minimum number of members required to present to get work done. This comes after the House not meeting quorum on Friday after Texas Rep. Brian Harrison called for verification.
Why? The House couldn't meet quorum-the minimum number of members required to present to get work done. This comes after the House not meeting quorum on Friday after Texas Rep. Brian Harrison called for verification.
This month has seen several massage parlors shut down due to suspected human trafficking. Some of these locations are in Round Rock, Forth Worth, Garland, and Galveston.
Read more on the on-going issue, and what to look out for @kxan.com
Read more on the on-going issue, and what to look out for @kxan.com
‘It’s certainly something that is an issue’: TDLR speaks on human trafficking in Texas
In 2023, TDLR gained the authority to issue emergency orders to halt the operation of any massage establishment if human trafficking is suspected. Since then, data provided by TDLR shows a total of…
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March 29, 2025 at 4:33 AM
This month has seen several massage parlors shut down due to suspected human trafficking. Some of these locations are in Round Rock, Forth Worth, Garland, and Galveston.
Read more on the on-going issue, and what to look out for @kxan.com
Read more on the on-going issue, and what to look out for @kxan.com
Austin Water is investing $1 Billion in one of its Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Currently, WWTP can filter 75 million gallons per day, but due to population growth, that’s not enough.
Read more on the investment @kxan.com:
Read more on the investment @kxan.com:
Austin Water to invest $1B in Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Currently, Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant can filter up to 75 million gallons per day, but due to population growth, that’s not enough.
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March 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Austin Water is investing $1 Billion in one of its Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Currently, WWTP can filter 75 million gallons per day, but due to population growth, that’s not enough.
Read more on the investment @kxan.com:
Read more on the investment @kxan.com:
The Williamson County Judge is stepping down to join the Trump administration. Bill Gravell has served as county judge for the past six years, being re-elected in 2022.
Read more on his departure @kxan.com
Read more on his departure @kxan.com
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell resigns to join Trump administration
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell has resigned after he accepted an appointment to President Trump’s Small Business Administration (SBA).
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March 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The Williamson County Judge is stepping down to join the Trump administration. Bill Gravell has served as county judge for the past six years, being re-elected in 2022.
Read more on his departure @kxan.com
Read more on his departure @kxan.com
Training for life-or-death situations. School personnel and first responders from all around Texas gathered for operation STEER—a live emergency school bus training.
Read more on the training @kxan.com
Read more on the training @kxan.com
School bus personnel training for emergency situations
The training event, called Operation STEER – Student Transportation Emergency Education and Response, consisted of a smoke-filled bus simulation, fire extinguishment training, first aid, emer…
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March 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Training for life-or-death situations. School personnel and first responders from all around Texas gathered for operation STEER—a live emergency school bus training.
Read more on the training @kxan.com
Read more on the training @kxan.com
Texas is thinking about getting on the Crypto market. Today lawmakers at the Texas Capitol discussed creating a Bitcoin reserve.
Read more about the reserve @kxan.com
Read more about the reserve @kxan.com
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February 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Texas is thinking about getting on the Crypto market. Today lawmakers at the Texas Capitol discussed creating a Bitcoin reserve.
Read more about the reserve @kxan.com
Read more about the reserve @kxan.com
A potential biohazard delivered to your doorstep—that's the concern Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has, after several 'unsolicited' seed packages have surfaces at Texans' doorsteps.
Read more on the seed packages @kxan.com
Read more on the seed packages @kxan.com
‘Unsolicited’ mysterious seed packages sparks concerns
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has sounded alarms regarding “unsolicited seed packages” showing up delivered at Texans doorsteps. The actual sender of the packages is current…
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February 16, 2025 at 5:13 AM
A potential biohazard delivered to your doorstep—that's the concern Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has, after several 'unsolicited' seed packages have surfaces at Texans' doorsteps.
Read more on the seed packages @kxan.com
Read more on the seed packages @kxan.com
What seems to be science fiction could soon become reality. Researchers at UT are working on a self-replicating material that can be programmed to perform various functions.
Read more about the material @kxan.com
Read more about the material @kxan.com
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February 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
What seems to be science fiction could soon become reality. Researchers at UT are working on a self-replicating material that can be programmed to perform various functions.
Read more about the material @kxan.com
Read more about the material @kxan.com
The Austin Fire Department recognized the Walnut Creek Neighborhood as its latest Firewise Community today. This certification signifies a community’s ongoing commitment to reducing their overall wildfire risk.
Read more on why fire fighters welcome this certification @kxan.com
Read more on why fire fighters welcome this certification @kxan.com
Austin Fire Department celebrates new city’s latest Firewise community
Firewise USA national program that provides a collaborative framework for neighborhoods to mitigate wildfire risk. Walnut Creek Enclave will be the 21st community in Austin to become a Firewise com…
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February 9, 2025 at 5:14 AM
The Austin Fire Department recognized the Walnut Creek Neighborhood as its latest Firewise Community today. This certification signifies a community’s ongoing commitment to reducing their overall wildfire risk.
Read more on why fire fighters welcome this certification @kxan.com
Read more on why fire fighters welcome this certification @kxan.com
In the past 24 hours, the Trump administration announced a temporary pause on federal grants. In a turn of events, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the freeze.
One local nonprofit, which relies heavily on such aid, worries about its future as things hang in the balance.
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One local nonprofit, which relies heavily on such aid, worries about its future as things hang in the balance.
Read More @kxan.com
Federal grant pause announcement sparks concern for local nonprofit
The Trump administration announced that they are temporarily pausing most federal financial assistance programs Monday night and its potential impact has sparked concerns. A federal judge temporari…
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January 29, 2025 at 1:32 AM
In the past 24 hours, the Trump administration announced a temporary pause on federal grants. In a turn of events, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the freeze.
One local nonprofit, which relies heavily on such aid, worries about its future as things hang in the balance.
Read More @kxan.com
One local nonprofit, which relies heavily on such aid, worries about its future as things hang in the balance.
Read More @kxan.com
There's a new professional sports team in Austin! I caught up with LOVB Austin, a women’s indoor volleyball team, as they gear up to play their first home game ever.
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Austin’s new pro women’s volleyball team gears up for first home game
LOVB Austin Volleyball is a part of the new professional women’s indoor volleyball league, LOVB Pro. The team will have their first home game on Jan. 15.
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January 15, 2025 at 1:29 AM
There's a new professional sports team in Austin! I caught up with LOVB Austin, a women’s indoor volleyball team, as they gear up to play their first home game ever.
Read more @kxan.com
Read more @kxan.com
NEW: Crux announced the lawsuit brought against them by the landlord has officially been dismissed.
In a statement Crux said "we are pleased to announce that we will be taking our climbing walls with us. Our lease has ended, and we are in the process of moving out."
In a statement Crux said "we are pleased to announce that we will be taking our climbing walls with us. Our lease has ended, and we are in the process of moving out."
Crux Climbing Center’s South Austin location will be vacating its space at the end of this year, but a civil lawsuit has been filed to determine whether the landlord or Crux owns the climbing walls.
Read more @kxan.com
Read more @kxan.com
Austin’s Crux Climbing Gym sued over climbing walls
Crux Climbing Center’s location in south Austin will be leaving its space at the end of this year, but whether the landlord or Crux owns the climbing walls inside of the gym is up for questio…
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January 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
NEW: Crux announced the lawsuit brought against them by the landlord has officially been dismissed.
In a statement Crux said "we are pleased to announce that we will be taking our climbing walls with us. Our lease has ended, and we are in the process of moving out."
In a statement Crux said "we are pleased to announce that we will be taking our climbing walls with us. Our lease has ended, and we are in the process of moving out."
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022, which included allocating billions of dollars towards investments related to renewable energy sources. But the future of such policies remains uncertain.
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Concerns over the future of the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022, which included allocating billions of dollars towards investments related to renewable energy sources. But the future of such policies remains unce…
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December 18, 2024 at 2:57 AM
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022, which included allocating billions of dollars towards investments related to renewable energy sources. But the future of such policies remains uncertain.
Read more @kxan.com
Read more @kxan.com
A proposed amendment by the Texas Comptroller’s Office has some businesses concerned over how they can be taxed.
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Businesses fear double taxation under proposed rule
A proposed amendment by the Texas Comptroller’s Office has some businesses concerned over how they can be taxed.
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December 11, 2024 at 5:01 AM
A proposed amendment by the Texas Comptroller’s Office has some businesses concerned over how they can be taxed.
Read More @kxan.com
Read More @kxan.com
Crux Climbing Center’s South Austin location will be vacating its space at the end of this year, but a civil lawsuit has been filed to determine whether the landlord or Crux owns the climbing walls.
Read more @kxan.com
Read more @kxan.com
Austin’s Crux Climbing Gym sued over climbing walls
Crux Climbing Center’s location in south Austin will be leaving its space at the end of this year, but whether the landlord or Crux owns the climbing walls inside of the gym is up for questio…
www.kxan.com
December 4, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Crux Climbing Center’s South Austin location will be vacating its space at the end of this year, but a civil lawsuit has been filed to determine whether the landlord or Crux owns the climbing walls.
Read more @kxan.com
Read more @kxan.com