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Texas bill would preserve UT-Austin’s admissions policies if U.S. Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action

State lawmakers passed legislation that would ensure the UT flagship can continue to cap the number of students it automatically admits because of their academic achievement at 75%, giving the university room to accept other students using different criteria.

The Texas Tribune

Man killed in Austin drive-by shooting

The man, 46, was leaving a home Monday evening when someone in a passing SUV fired shots.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas Senate makes last-ditch effort to pass school choice by tying it to teacher raises

AUSTIN, Texas – Republicans are making a last-ditch attempt to pass a school voucher-like bill this session by tethering it to teacher pay raises.

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After doctors left Dell Children’s adolescent clinic, Austin teens and their families are scrambling to find specialty care

The adolescent clinic treated eating disorders and menstrual complications. It also offered gender-affirming care — which is still legal for now but triggered an investigation by Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The Texas Tribune

Man accused of murder in 2020 arson death of pregnant woman in Austin home

Victor Terrell has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated arson with a known person present and concealing death/moving a body, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Critics cry foul after they say ‘don’t say gay’ provision added to Texas education bill

AUSTIN, Texas — LGBTQ advocacy groups are blasting a Republican senator for adding what they call a “don’t say gay” provision banning the teaching of gender and sexuality onto existing bipartisan legislation.

Tribune News Service

Bill criminalizing ‘sexual conduct’ in front of a minor passes Texas Senate

AUSTIN — The Texas House on Friday approved legislation that would expand the ways Texans can be arrested for “sexual conduct” in front of a minor.

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Texas would enforce immigration laws under a bill that Senate panel advances

AUSTIN — Texas law enforcement officers would start enforcing immigration laws under a bill advanced by a Senate panel Thursday.

Tribune News Service

Texas cities again lead population growth, and Austin is now country’s 10th largest

Texas took four of the 10 top spots among the nation’s fastest-growing cities, with the Austin metro area overall seeing some of the most significant growth.

The Texas Tribune

Primary school Sats paper that upset pupils used text from New York Times

One headteacher said 12-page reading test that reduced children to tears was ‘scary and quite middle class’

The Guardian - UK

Man fatally shot inside car in Austin

Police found the man with a gunshot wound to the chest in the 5400 block of West Ferdinand Street.

Chicago Sun-Times

Who will fill Brandon Johnson’s Cook County Board seat?

The application process for those interested in serving the rest of Brandon Johnson’s term on the county board was announced Wednesday. Those already vying for the spot include three members of the Leaders Network, a West Side faith-based group.

Chicago Sun-Times

Benchmark’s Bill Gurley predicted the tech bubble would burst almost a decade ago. Here’s what he sees ahead

“We've always said that good judgment comes from experience, and [experience] comes from bad judgment,” quips the legendary VC from his new outpost in Austin.

Fortune

Texas GOP close to eroding Dem power

Gov. Abbott and the bill's supporters have long sought legislation to push back against local regulations

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Legendary VC Bill Gurley opens up about stepping back from Benchmark and his next act

The famous VC explains why Steve Martin inspired him to retire from day to day venture capital, and why if a programmer is not using A.I., “you're probably writing your own death certificate.”

Texas Observer

Murió ayudando a construir la Gigafábrica de Tesla. Tesla no reportó su muerte a funcionarios locales.

Antelmo Ramírez era papá, abuelo y esposo. Su muerte por hipertermia no figura en el informe de Tesla requerido como parte del acuerdo fiscal con el condado de Travis.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP’s broadest attempt yet to erode blue cities’ power gets one step closer to becoming law

Gov. Greg Abbott and other supporters of the bill have long sought legislation to push back against local regulations that they say hamper business owners and harm the state’s economy.

Texas Observer

A Postpartum Page-Turner

Austin author Szilvia Molnar's memoir-esque novel about motherhood, The Nursery, is both engaging—and disturbing.

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InsideEVs

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Driving On Texas Road Near Austin Plant

Up until now, the vast majority of Tesla Cybertruck sightings took place in northern California, mostly in Fremont and Palo Alto.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man stabbed to death in Austin

A man was found with multiple stab wounds in the 5100 block of West Concord Place, police said.

The Independent UK

Trans teens suddenly lose care as Texas attorney general investigates Austin hospital

Texas officials are seeking to ban gender-affirming care for youth

The Texas Tribune

Austin doctors who treated trans kids leaving Dell Children’s clinic after AG Paxton announces investigation

Attorney General Ken Paxton previously announced an investigation into “potentially illegal” activity. Parents are scrambling to find transition-related care for their kids as the Legislature appears poised to ban it altogether.

The Texas Tribune

After Title 42’s end, Texas DPS pauses Austin patrols so officers can head to the border

Despite no major influx in border crossings, state troopers will be relocated to border cities. Austin and the Texas Department of Public Safety faced criticism for the racial disparities in state trooper arrests in the capital.

Texas Observer

‘He Failed to Signal’: When DPS Traffic Stops Turn Deadly

Shandra Hodge speaks out about her son’s death at the hands of state troopers in 2019.

Capital & Main

‘No Renewables’: Texas House Republicans Block Clean Energy in Political Ploy

Petroleum industry supports tax breaks for renewable energy projects but legislators refuse.

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