SUMMARY: On Wednesday morning at 10:15, a 911 caller discovered two individuals with severe injuries at the Urban Villa's Apartments. Austin Fire Department arrived first, followed by the Austin Police Department (APD) half an hour later, declaring both individuals dead. The incident is under investigation as the 31st homicide of the year, with no confirmation whether it was a murder-suicide. Victims were a man and a woman, yet their identities remain undisclosed. Residents are terrified due to frequent criminal activities, noting multiple aggravated assaults, burglaries, and thefts in the area over the past year, which increases their fear for safety.

Two people were found dead at an apartment complex in Austin and the Austin Police Department is investigating it as a homicide.

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SUMMARY: A man in Harris County Jail for murder is now accused of kidnapping 29-year-old Kaye Goodwin, missing from Baytown since April 21st. Quan Flowers, already charged with murdering Megan Rouse in May, kidnapped and assaulted Goodwin, though her whereabouts remain unknown. Goodwin’s mother received a call demanding $600, hearing her daughter’s cries for help. Baytown police, alongside Goodwin’s mother, are pleading for public assistance. Evidence traced to Houston suggested Flowers’ involvement in Goodwin’s case. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Baytown Crime Stoppers, as the community seeks answers and the family longs for peace.

Where is Kalie Goodwin? A question her friends and family have been asking since 29-year-old Goodwin was taken from her Baytown home on or about April 21, 2024.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Barrel, a powerful Category 4 storm, is impacting Jamaica, already causing at least six deaths across the Caribbean and South America. Emergency officials are urging those near the Texas coast to monitor the hurricane’s path closely. Jamaica is experiencing severe weather, with residents boarding up buildings and relocating boats. The government has issued curfews and evacuations in vulnerable areas. Barrel previously caused extensive damage in the Southeastern Caribbean and Venezuela, with significant destruction and flooding. As the hurricane heads toward the Yucatan Peninsula and possibly Texas, officials emphasize preparedness, urging residents to have emergency supplies and heed warnings.

Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica as it makes its move across the Caribbean. Still a powerful hurricane, it’s already caused significant damage and deaths across the region.

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