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Is a serial killer behind a string of drownings at Austin’s Lady Bird Lake? Here’s what victims’ families have to say

Four bodies have been pulled from Austin’s Lady Bird Lake this year - joining a total of at least 18 since 2018. As police roundly deny rampant serial killer speculation, relatives of the victims tell Andrea Blanco what needs to happen to avoid more tragedies

The Independent UK

Once again, tension builds after state police are deployed to a major Texas city

A month after the Texas Department of Public Safety began patrolling Austin streets, city officials have both praised a drop in violent crime and condemned the operation’s disparate impact on Latino and Black residents. In 2019, Dallas faced the same challenges.

The Texas Tribune

T-Squared: Meet the Tribune’s 2023 summer fellows

Tribune fellows boost our journalism while gaining valuable experience in all aspects of the operation of a modern news organization.

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Man shot and killed in Austin

He was outside Saturday in the 5200 block of West Adams Street when he was shot multiple times, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man fatally shot in Austin

Officers responding to a shots fired call found the man, 39, lying on the ground about 12:30 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the torso.

Chicago Sun-Times

50 photos of Falcons first-round pick Bijan Robinson

50 photos highlighting Falcons RB Bijan Robinson's journey from Texas to the NFL

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2023 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

Marco Bezzecchi leads the standings from reigning championship Francesco Bagnaia, with Alex Rins moving up to third place following his shock win at Austin a fortnight ago.

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Bagnaia says his MotoGP crashes have nothing to do with pressure of leading

The reigning world champion slid out of the Americas Grand Prix two weeks ago while leading, marking the fourth time he has done this since 2020.

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After months of struggle, Korean language access advocates find their voice at a legislative hearing

In a key step on their quest to make state services more easily available to non-English speakers, advocates from Houston’s Woori Juntos community group testified before a panel of lawmakers.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott’s pardon offer for killing of Black Lives Matter protestor ignores shaky self-defense claim

A Texas jury found Daniel Perry guilty of murdering a protester at a Black Lives Matter demonstration in July 2020. Less than 24 hours after that verdict, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would pardon Perry if asked.

Chicago Sun-Times

Travis County DA Garza to Defend Daniel Perry Conviction at Parole Board

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles will also hear from Garrett Foster's family about why the conviction of Daniel Perry should be upheld.

Texas Observer

Mother allegedly seen being attacked outside bar is found dead 70 miles away

Tiera Strand, 25 was reported missing by relatives on 17 April after she failed to return home from a night out in downtown Austin

The Independent UK

Documentary series about Chicago’s West Side planned

Filmmaker Deontay Wilson, a native of North Lawndale, will screen “Westside Stories: Paradise Lost” on Thursday in Austin. It is the first in a series about the West Side.

Chicago Sun-Times

Black-owned cafe opening West Side locations: ‘An investment in peace’

Momentum Coffee is a cafe and co-working space with locations downtown and on the South Side. It recently opened a new cafe in North Lawndale. Another will open soon in Austin.

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Texas serial killer is REAL says bartender - and there are three reasons why

Many residents of Austin, Texas, are living in fear The Rainey Street Killer is stalking among them. Four bodies have been pulled out of nearby Lady Bird Lake already this year

Daily Mirror

Mystery of Texas 'roofie serial killer' with eerie echoes of 'smiley face murders'

A number of men in their 30s have been pulled from Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, sparking fears there could be a serial killer on the loose - with some linking the deaths to the similar circumstances of the 'Smiley Face Murders'

The Texas Tribune

Texas looms large in 2024 presidential race as Trump, others angle for early support

The former president is courting state support as other GOP candidates try to emerge from his shadow, including Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley.

Texas Observer

Abbott Aims to Pardon Racist Murderer Who Sent Explicit Texts to Apparent Minor

Greg Abbott didn't even wait a single day before calling for the potential pardon of racist murderer Daniel Perry.

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Texas serial killer fears as bodies pile up and rumours swirl of 'roofie' murderer

After four men in their 30s were pulled from the water at Lady Bird Lake in a short space of time, many are speculating there may be a serial killer on the loose in Austin targeting young men on nights out at bars on nearby Rainey Street

The Texas Tribune

As Texas college students struggle with affordability, UT-Austin launches program to offset on-campus housing costs

Demand for on-campus housing has gone up across the country as off-campus costs have skyrocketed and students seek more affordable options.

Chicago Sun-Times

New West Side primary care clinic promises to expand access to uninsured residents

The Thresholds Health clinic in Austin recently opened to the public and will accept even uninsured patients. It’s a step toward reaching a largely uninsured, though advocates say there’s still more to be done.

The Independent UK

Police probe possible serial killer in Austin after another body was found in lake

A total of seven bodies have been found in Lady Bird Lake in the city over the last 10 months

The Texas Tribune

Texas House approves sweeping limits on local regulations in GOP’s latest jab at blue cities

City officials say the full scope of the legislation advanced Tuesday is still unclear, but it would limit their ability to issue worker protections, water restrictions and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

Girl, 14, dies a week after Austin shooting

Officers found the girl about 8:15 p.m. on April 10 in the 100 block of North Lorel Avenue with a gunshot wound in the buttocks.

Reason

Why Homelessness Is Worse in California Than in Texas

Today, the Lone Star state counts 90 homeless people per every 100,000 residents. In California, the problem is almost five times as bad.

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