Your Statesman morning headlines for 4/17/2018

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. Tuesday’s Top Story [Scooter skirmish begins as LimeBike rolls into Austin ]( [Scooter skirmish begins as LimeBike rolls into Austin]( A scooter war has broken out in Austin.... [Read More »]( Local News [Texas State student president Connor Clegg removed from office ]( [Texas State student president Connor Clegg removed from officeÂ]( 10:30 p.m. update: The Texas State University student government voted to impeach student president ... [Read More »]( [Eyeing Congress, two Austin-area Democrats outraise Republicans ]( [Eyeing Congress, two Austin-area Democrats outraise Republicans]( Two years ago, in the midst of a hot-and-heavy presidential race, Democrat Mike Clark, running in a ... [Read More »]( [Plans move ahead for mixed-use project at Garza Ranch site ]( [Plans move ahead for mixed-use project at Garza Ranch site]( A development firm says it is moving ahead with plans for a mixed-use development on a 34-acre tract... [Read More »]( [Father in day care death case: ‘We’re still trying to cope’ ]( [Father in day care death case: ‘We’re still trying to cope’]( The last time David Havins saw his infant son alive, Brody was in his crib, kicking his feet and smi... [Read More »]( [Affidavit: Police thought East Austin shooting in March was ambush ]( [Affidavit: Police thought East Austin shooting in March was ambush]( Several Austin police officers said they thought they were going to die when a gunman unleashed a ha... [Read More »]( Business [Plans move ahead for mixed-use project at Garza Ranch site ]( [Plans move ahead for mixed-use project at Garza Ranch site]( A development firm says it is moving ahead with plans for a mixed-use development on a 34-acre tract... [Read More »]( [Texans could lose access to retail cannabis products ]( [Texans could lose access to retail cannabis products]( Proponents of medical marijuana in Texas cheered what they viewed as a small but significant step fo... [Read More »]( [The Triangle’s owner refinances, gets $78 million loan ]( [The Triangle’s owner refinances, gets $78 million loan]( The owner of The Triangle has refinanced the Central Austin mixed-use project.... [Read More »]( [Controversial apps for kids make cosmetic surgery into a game]( [Controversial apps for kids make cosmetic surgery into a game]( "Ouch, it hurts!" squeals Tess, who has asked for help getting ready for the prom. Tears run from h... [Read More »]( [Woman sues Steve Harvey for harassment; says he made her dress more provocatively on show ]( [Woman sues Steve Harvey for harassment; says he made her dress more provocatively on show]( A single mom and fitness model claims she felt sexually harassed as a guest on Steve Harvey's talk s... [Read More »]( Sports [Tina Thompson named head women’s basketball coach at Virginia ]( [Tina Thompson named head women’s basketball coach at Virginia]( ... [Read More »]( [Struggling Express will have new faces at Dell Diamond this week ]( [Struggling Express will have new faces at Dell Diamond this week]( When the Round Rock Express return to Dell Diamond on Tuesday night, the club will have three new st... [Read More »]( [Dream Team: With some notable omissions, NCAA attempts to decide Texas’ all-time roster ]( [Dream Team: With some notable omissions, NCAA attempts to decide Texas’ all-time roster]( Since Texas threw out its first pitch during a 5-3 loss to the Blind Institute in 1896, a lot of bas... [Read More »]( [Golden’s nuggets: Goodbye, Godzillatron? Texas eyes stadium expansion ]( [Golden’s nuggets: Goodbye, Godzillatron? Texas eyes stadium expansion]( Even Godzillatron has a shelf life.... [Read More »]( Opinion [Herman: Why Lupe Valdez? Why Andrew White? Let’s have a debate. ]( [Herman: Why Lupe Valdez? Why Andrew White? Let’s have a debate.]( And while we’re talking about a Democratic gubernatorial runoff debate (something Lupe Valdez might ... [Read More »]( [Letters to the editor: April 17, 2018 ]( [Letters to the editor: April 17, 2018]( Re: April 13 article, “Bids sought as parents call for a nurse at every Austin ISD school.” ... [Read More »]( [Facebook comments: April 17 2018]( As reported by the American-Statesman’s Mark D. Wilson, Hays County sheriff’s deputies have arrested... [Read More »]( [Commentary: How fentanyl got its grip on Texas ]( [Commentary: How fentanyl got its grip on Texas]( As a former Border Patrol Agent, Member of Congress and Chairman of the House Permanent Select Commi... [Read More »]( [Letters to the editor: April 16, 2018]( Re: April 10 article, “Study: Number of Texas women dying in childbirth was overreported.” ... [Read More »]( Nation [Starbucks faces image crisis after arrest of 2 black men ]( [Starbucks faces image crisis after arrest of 2 black men]( Three years ago, Starbucks was widely ridiculed for trying to start a national conversation on race... [Read More »]( [Months later, mudslide survivors finding personal treasures ]( [Months later, mudslide survivors finding personal treasures]( When a torrent of mud crashed through Mari Mitchel's bedroom in Southern California three months ag... [Read More »]( [Medical marijuana push spreads to Utah, Oklahoma ]( [Medical marijuana push spreads to Utah, Oklahoma]( The push for legalized marijuana has moved into Utah and Oklahoma, two of the most conservative sta... [Read More »]( [Binghamton student pleads not guilty in fatal stabbing]( A Binghamton University student accused of fatally stabbing a 19-year-old freshman on the universit... [Read More »]( [Supreme Court hearing case about online sales tax collection ]( [Supreme Court hearing case about online sales tax collection]( The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about whether a rule it announced decades ago in a case invo... [Read More »]( World [Animal rights groups slam bear use at Russian soccer match ]( [Animal rights groups slam bear use at Russian soccer match]( Animal rights groups have condemned the use of a bear that performed before a Russian soccer match.... [Read More »]( [The Latest: Macron calls for freeze on adding new EU members ]( [The Latest: Macron calls for freeze on adding new EU members]( The Latest on French President Emmanuel Macron's speech to the European Parliament (all times local... [Read More »]( [Burundi forces kill perceived regime opponents, says group]( Burundi's government forces and ruling party members have beaten and killed perceived opponents of ... [Read More »]( [Top EU court: Poland broke law by logging in pristine forest ]( [Top EU court: Poland broke law by logging in pristine forest]( The European Union's top court ruled on Tuesday that Poland violated environmental laws with its ma... [Read More »]( [French president urges EU reform to fight rising nationalism ]( [French president urges EU reform to fight rising nationalism]( French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged the European Union to reform itself in order to o... [Read More »]( Austin360 [For Earth Day, tips on upcycling, reducing food waste in your kitchen ]( [For Earth Day, tips on upcycling, reducing food waste in your kitchen]( It’s Earth Day, y’all! Time to focus on helping this giant orb we live on to be as hospitable for ou... [Read More »]( [Shia LaBeouf stars in story of one of tennis’ greatest matches ]( [Shia LaBeouf stars in story of one of tennis’ greatest matches]( Here are a few interesting new releases that are available now from cable and digital providers as w... [Read More »]( [Crisped rice treats without the cloying marshmallow? Sweet ]( [Crisped rice treats without the cloying marshmallow? Sweet]( Whether you are someone who finds classic crispy rice treats irresistible (my daughter) or someone w... [Read More »]( [Add flavor to dishes from all types of cuisines with fennel seed ]( [Add flavor to dishes from all types of cuisines with fennel seed]( Fennel seeds — the oblong, pale chartreuse seeds that can be harvested from the perennial fennel pla... [Read More »]( [Nine ways you’re ruining your pasta ]( [Nine ways you’re ruining your pasta]( In 2017, Italy landed the No. 1 spot on the Bloomberg Global Health Index. Eating all that pasta pay... [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. 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