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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.

Autosport · Apr 27, 2023

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 · Apr 26, 2023

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 · Apr 26, 2023

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 · Apr 25, 2023

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'

Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2023

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.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 21, 2023

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.

Texas Observer · Apr 21, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

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.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 19, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2023