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Austin's news in your inbox Email not displaying correctly? [View Online]( [Statesman]( MORNING HEADLINES Start your day with a fresh roundup of news, features and commentary. Wednesday’s Top Story [HD 46 primary headed for run-off without 12-term Rep. Dawnna Dukes ]( [HD 46 primary headed for run-off without 12-term Rep. Dawnna Dukes]( Jose “Chito” Vela and Sheryl Cole are heading to a May runoff in the House District 46 Democratic Pr... [Read More »]( Local News [George P. Bush wins Texas Land Commissioner race, avoids runoff ]( [George P. Bush wins Texas Land Commissioner race, avoids runoff]( In Tuesday’s Republican primary election, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush beat challenger Jer... [Read More »]( [Valdez and White headed for a runoff in Democratic race for governor ]( [Valdez and White headed for a runoff in Democratic race for governor]( Lupe Valdez, the former Dallas County sheriff who grew up in San Antonio the youngest of eight child... [Read More »]( [Ted Cruz, Beto O’Rourke heading to general election ]( [Ted Cruz, Beto O’Rourke heading to general election]( U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke have clinched their party’s nominations and... [Read More »]( [Herman: Early voting Democratic optimism sours on election day ]( [Herman: Early voting Democratic optimism sours on election day]( So, in this important and potentially pivotal election year, we now know as of March 6 how many Texa... [Read More »]( [Comprehensive local and state election day coverage ]( [Comprehensive local and state election day coverageÂ]( ... [Read More »]( Business [American-Statesman being sold to GateHouse in $47.5M deal ]( [American-Statesman being sold to GateHouse in $47.5M deal]( The Austin American-Statesman is being sold to New York-based publishing company GateHouse Media, ex... [Read More »]( [Austin alcohol sales inch up 2 percent in January ]( [Austin alcohol sales inch up 2 percent in January]( Austin alcohol sales inched up 2 percent in January, according to an American-Statesman analysis of ... [Read More »]( [You could get judged by McConaughey, DJ’d by Snoop Dogg at SXSW pitch event ]( [You could get judged by McConaughey, DJ’d by Snoop Dogg at SXSW pitch event]( Sometimes concentrations of major celebrity gatherings at South by Southwest fly under the radar und... [Read More »]( [With Uber and Lyft back, SXSW attendees will have different ride-hailing options this year ]( [With Uber and Lyft back, SXSW attendees will have different ride-hailing options this year]( Last year at South by Southwest, one of the most talked about issues surrounding the conference was ... [Read More »]( [American-Statesman being sold to GateHouse in $47.5M deal ]( [American-Statesman being sold to GateHouse in $47.5M deal]( The Austin American-Statesman is being sold to New York-based publishing company GateHouse Media, ex... [Read More »]( Sports [Fox’s Holden not sold on idea of Austin as a can’t-miss MLS market ]( [Fox’s Holden not sold on idea of Austin as a can’t-miss MLS market]( One of the top TV personalities in American soccer needs to be persuaded that Austin is a can’t-miss... [Read More »]( [Texas divers pick up six more NCAA qualifying spots ]( [Texas divers pick up six more NCAA qualifying spots]( Six Texas divers _ three men and three women _ earned spots Tuesday for the NCAA championships.... [Read More »]( [Longhorns golf team takes third at Arizona Wildcat Invitational ]( [Longhorns golf team takes third at Arizona Wildcat Invitational]( Texas freshman Kaitlyn Papp shot a 69 for the second time at the Arizona Wildcat Invitational as the... [Read More »]( [Fabulous 55 member, Texas target Bobby Wolfe de-commits from Texas A&M ]( [Fabulous 55 member, Texas target Bobby Wolfe de-commits from Texas A&M]( ... [Read More »]( Opinion [Herman: Early voting Democratic optimism sours on election day ]( [Herman: Early voting Democratic optimism sours on election day]( So, in this important and potentially pivotal election year, we now know as of March 6 how many Texa... [Read More »]( [Publisher: The Statesman works for you, Austin ]( [Publisher: The Statesman works for you, Austin]( Many chapters have been written by and about the Austin American-Statesman since our first edition h... [Read More »]( [Letters to the editor: March 7, 2018 ]( [Letters to the editor: March 7, 2018]( Re: Feb. 25 article, “Giving City: Need cited for providing foster parent info in Spanish.”... [Read More »]( [Commentary: At SXSW EDU, we’re focused on helping every child succeed ]( [Commentary: At SXSW EDU, we’re focused on helping every child succeed]( Texans have a way of coming together during times of great need — and the state’s heroic response to... [Read More »]( [Commentary: Why the Texas energy industry is watching Mexico’s election ]( [Commentary: Why the Texas energy industry is watching Mexico’s election]( Mexico’s energy policy has a complicated history with significant impacts on its surrounding communi... [Read More »]( Nation [The Latest: Snow falling as new nor'easter hits East Coast ]( [The Latest: Snow falling as new nor'easter hits East Coast]( The Latest on a nor'easter hitting the East Coast (all times local):... [Read More »]( [Things to know from Texas' Tuesday primaries ]( [Things to know from Texas' Tuesday primaries]( The 2018 midterm election cycle kicked off with a surge in voter enthusiasm for both parties in Tex... [Read More »]( [Democrats, women candidates score big in Texas primaries ]( [Democrats, women candidates score big in Texas primaries]( Women running for Congress surged to big wins and Democrats smashed recent turnout levels in Texas'... [Read More »]( [Dying vets cannot use life-ending drugs at many state homes ]( [Dying vets cannot use life-ending drugs at many state homes]( Suffering from heart problems, Bob Sloan told his children he wants to use California's new law all... [Read More »]( [Trump administration sues California over sanctuary laws ]( [Trump administration sues California over sanctuary laws]( U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is taking the fight over the nation's immigration policy direct... [Read More »]( World [Putin praises Trump, says US political system eating itself ]( [Putin praises Trump, says US political system eating itself]( Russia's President Vladimir Putin has praised U.S. President Donald Trump but expressed disappointm... [Read More »]( [Sri Lanka blocks social media as anti-Muslim rioting flares ]( [Sri Lanka blocks social media as anti-Muslim rioting flares]( KATUGASTOTA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Anti-Muslim rioting flared anew Wednesday in the hills of central Sri ... [Read More »]( [The Latest: Syrian troops look to split rebel-held enclave]( The Latest on Syria's civil war (all times local):... [Read More »]( [Paper notes China's 'unhappiness' over US Navy Vietnam visit ]( [Paper notes China's 'unhappiness' over US Navy Vietnam visit]( Beijing is unhappy with the first visit by a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier to a Vietnamese port since ... [Read More »]( [Experts: Fukushima must do more to reduce radioactive water ]( [Experts: Fukushima must do more to reduce radioactive water]( A government-commissioned group of experts concluded Wednesday that a costly underground ice wall i... [Read More »]( Austin360 [Austin pedicabs get boost with electric motors just in time for SXSW ]( [Austin pedicabs get boost with electric motors just in time for SXSW]( Some Austin pedicab drivers are getting a boost just in time for the spring festival season by insta... [Read More »]( [One of Austin’s most iconic beers is now in cans, just in time for spring ]( [One of Austin’s most iconic beers is now in cans, just in time for spring]( With spring around the corner, grocery stores are clearing out their supplies of porters and stouts ... [Read More »]( [Six somewhat obvious, but essential SXSW style tips ]( [Six somewhat obvious, but essential SXSW style tips]( 1. Skip the pedicure.... [Read More »]( [Nick Offerman to host SXSW comedy show to benefit LGBTQ equality ]( [Nick Offerman to host SXSW comedy show to benefit LGBTQ equality]( Nick “Ron Swanson” Offerman hosts “Audible Impact,” a special night of music and comedy featuring  J... [Read More »]( [Texas is the 10th worst state for women, according to new study ]( [Texas is the 10th worst state for women, according to new study]( Texas isn’t a very good place to be a woman, according to a new study.... [Read More »]( [Manage Account]( | [Contact Us](mailto:customercare@statesman.com) | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Newsletters]( We have an app for whatever you want — news, weather, entertainment and more. Statesman Live: [iPhone®]( | [Android]( Statesman Weather: [iPhone®]( | [Android]( Austin360: [iPhone®]( | [Android]( Statesman does not participate in unsolicited email. This is a recurring email and was sent to you because you subscribed to receive promotional emails and updates from Statesman during a previous program, promotion or contest. © 2018 Cox Media Group and Austin American-Statesman. All rights reserved. 305 S. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 (512) 445-3500