Donald Trump Austin rally: Sights and sounds, interesting characters at rally

AUSTIN, Texas – A packed crowd watched and listened to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speak in Austin Tuesday night.  

Trump spoke at the Luedecke Arena at the Travis County Expo Center. He discussed several key issues including immigration, border security, Wall Street and foreign affairs. 

KSAT 12 Digital Journalists RJ Marquez and Adrian Garcia covered the event along with KSAT reporter Courtney Friedman. Here are some of the highlights:

WATCH some sights and sounds from the event plus Courtney Friedman's Nightbeat 10 p.m. report below:

KSAT Digital caught up with some interesting characters at the rally. Here are two guys who have traveled hundreds of miles across the country to sell merchandise at Donald Trump rallies. They also say they are supporters of Trump. Below is also an interview with supporters dressed in costumes for the rally.  

Trump wrapped up his speech around 9 p.m. He spoke for about an hour and 15 minutes. He was introduced by former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani.

Trump supporters lined up outside expo center hours before the candidate even landed in Austin. Trump to speak around 7:30 p.m.

A group of Donald Trump supporters were lined up along the main road to get into the event. Here is a slideshow of those supporters. Click here for a direct link.

A Trump supporter outside the arena says there are misconceptions about Trump's border plan and immigration.

Another tells KSAT why she is voting for Trump. Protests were reportedly taking place in downtown Austin, but no protestors were outside the arena earlier in the day. WATCH those videos below:  

KSATs Courtney Friedman is also in Austin reporting on the Trump rally.

Though a solidly red state, Trump is campaigning in Austin. What many political commentators call a blueberry in a sea of tomatoes.

Friedman even caught up with one Hillary Clinton supporter who was outside a protest in downtown Austin.

Many in the crowd said they could not support Trump because of his many controversial statements over the course of the campaign.

However, there were supporters in the capital city, including those from an unlikely demographic.

Click here to watch Courtney's reports from the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts.

One person with “Hispanics for Trump” shared why they are supporting the GOP candidate and said he is not offended by his comments.

There's nothing to be offended by. We just want to follow the rules and the law because without the law we have no rules,” Vilma Laurel said. “That's what seems to be getting confused. He doesn't want to deport, throw out everybody that's Mexican. He wants to say bye-bye to the illegals. My ancestors my grandparents came here legally. "

Shortly before the event began Austin police tweeted out that the expo center was at its 6,500 person capacity and that there was no additional parking available.