Democratic demands test Trump’s impeachment strategy

News and updates from 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. Thursday's Top Story [Democratic demands test Trump s impeachment strategy]( [Democratic demands test Trump’s impeachment strategy]( WASHINGTON (AP) " President Donald Trump is rapidly confronting a decision at the core of House Democrats' nascent impeachment inquiry: Should he comply with congressional demands and risk disclosure of embarrassing information? [Read More »]( Local News [Gov. Greg Abbott threatens state intervention over Austin s homeless ordinances]( [Gov. Greg Abbott threatens state intervention over Austin’s homeless ordinances]( Gov. Greg Abbott promised state intervention Wednesday in Austin if the city does not address ordinances related to homelessness. [Read More »]( [Bastrop sheriff asking for public s help in locating missing Cedar Creek woman]( [Bastrop sheriff asking for public’s help in locating missing Cedar Creek woman]( The Bastrop County sheriff's office is asking for the public's help in locating Maria Rangel, who has reportedly been missing for about month. [Read More »]( [Kyle man convicted of murdering girlfriend, sentenced to life]( [Kyle man convicted of murdering girlfriend, sentenced to life]( A jury found a Kyle man guilty Tuesday of murdering his girlfriend, and he was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison, according to the Hays County district attorney. [Read More »]( [Here s what you need to know about getting to ACL this weekend]( [Here’s what you need to know about getting to ACL this weekend]( This year's Austin City Limits Music Festival will kick off its first weekend on Friday at Zilker Park. [Read More »]( [ Feels Like Summer : What you should know about weathering heat at ACL Fest]( [‘Feels Like Summer’: What you should know about weathering heat at ACL Fest]( While it's unclear if Childish Gambino will perform his hit, "Feels Like Summer," at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Saturday, the lyrics would be an accurate forecast for the upcoming weekend. [Read More »]( Business [Longtime NewsRadio KLBJ afternoon host Jeff Ward gone after 20 years on the air]( [Longtime NewsRadio KLBJ afternoon host Jeff Ward gone after 20 years on the air]( New ownership wasted little time shaking up one of Austin's top-rated radio stations. [Read More »]( [AI startup Ojo Labs snaps up Austin-based Realsavvy]( [AI startup Ojo Labs snaps up Austin-based Realsavvy]( Austin-based Ojo Labs is expanding its product offerings with the acquisition of Austin real estate software startup RealSavvy. [Read More »]( [Army Futures Command to provide $65 million for Texas A M test facilities]( [Army Futures Command to provide $65 million for Texas A&M test facilities]( Continuing to grow its presence in Texas, the Austin-based Army Futures Command said Wednesday it will provide $65 million to the Texas A&M University System to support military research operations on a College Station campus. [Read More »]( [Austin Business Briefs: ABIA ranks high in survey; Austin engineering firm gets new ownership]( [Austin Business Briefs: ABIA ranks high in survey; Austin engineering firm gets new ownership]( Study: ABIA above average in customer satisfactionAustin-Bergstrom International Airport ranks above the national average for customer satisfaction, according to the 2019 J.D. Power 2019 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. [Read More »]( Sports [Golden: Horns maturation will factor in road win vs. WVU]( [Golden: Horns’ maturation will factor in road win vs. WVU]( Texas has figured out how to win even on days when the performance level is less than ideal. [Read More »]( [New QB reminds Bulldog fans of Burnet football s heyday]( [New QB reminds Bulldog fans of Burnet football’s heyday]( Burnet hasn't seen a gunslinger like this since Stephen McGee completed 101 touchdown passes from 2000 to 2003.Few people outside this school of 921 students were familiar with Matthew Tippie when football practice convened in August. [Read More »]( [Games of the Day: Del Valle, Austin High face off in pivotal District 25-6A game]( [Games of the Day: Del Valle, Austin High face off in pivotal District 25-6A game]( GAME OF THE DAYDel Valle (3-2, 1-2) vs. [Read More »]( [Photos: Roundup of Tuesday volleyball action]( [Photos: Roundup of Tuesday volleyball action]( Images from 4 matches: Hendrickson vs. Round Rock, Westlake vs. Bowie, Dripping Springs vs. McCallum, Cedar Ridge vs. [Read More »]( [Westlake volleyball handles Bowie, rowdy crowd]( [Westlake volleyball handles Bowie, rowdy crowd]( Westlake found the recipe to silence the always raucous Bowie volleyball crowd. Exceptional hitting. [Read More »]( Opinion [Opinion: Texas big step toward brain health]( [Opinion: Texas’ big step toward brain health]( Brain health was a top priority this past legislative session, from public school mental health training improvements to more funding for community mental health care and investments in state hospital facilities. [Read More »]( Nation [APNewsBreak: Colleges got $60M-plus from OxyContin family]( [APNewsBreak: Colleges got $60M-plus from OxyContin family]( BOSTON (AP) " Prestigious universities around the world have accepted at least $60 million over the past five years from the family that owns the maker of OxyContin, even as the company became embroiled in lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic, financial records show. [Read More »]( [Forgiveness, anger after ex-Dallas cop sentenced to 10 years]( [Forgiveness, anger after ex-Dallas cop sentenced to 10 years]( DALLAS (AP) " A white Dallas police officer who said she mistook a neighbor's apartment for her own and fatally shot him in his living room was sentenced to a decade in prison in a stunning courtroom scene that included the dead man's brother and the black judge embracing the sobbing officer. [Read More »]( [California political donor charged in 2 overdose deaths]( [California political donor charged in 2 overdose deaths]( LOS ANGELES (AP) " Wealthy California political donor Ed Buck was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury for two overdose deaths in his West Hollywood apartment and charges he provided methamphetamine to three other men, one of whom survived two overdoses. [Read More »]( [ A near-perfect person of color killed by a Dallas officer]( [‘A near-perfect person of color’ killed by a Dallas officer]( DALLAS (AP) " Botham Jean organized church mission trips. He installed Skype for elderly parents who missed their kids. [Read More »]( [Judge to weigh possible bias by Smollett special prosecutor]( [Judge to weigh possible bias by Smollett special prosecutor]( CHICAGO (AP) " A Chicago judge could decide this week whether the special prosecutor investigating possible conflicts of interest in Jussie Smollett's criminal case has a conflict himself, the latest twist in a saga marked by turns and reversals since the 'Empire' actor reported a racist, homophobic attack that police say he staged against himself. [Read More »]( World [Boris Johnson presents new Brexit plan to UK Parliament]( [Boris Johnson presents new Brexit plan to UK Parliament]( LONDON (AP) " British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sought Thursday to build a coalition in the House of Commons to support his fresh Brexit approach _ even as European leaders offered a guarded welcome to the measure. [Read More »]( [Pompeo meets Pope Francis as impeachment roils Washington]( [Pompeo meets Pope Francis as impeachment roils Washington]( ROME (AP) " U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (pahm-PAY'-oh) has met privately with Pope Francis and is visiting his ancestral home in southern Italy as the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump roils Washington. [Read More »]( [Iraq curfews, shootings as 19 die in anti-government rallies]( [Iraq curfews, shootings as 19 die in anti-government rallies]( BAGHDAD (AP) " Iraqi security forces fired live bullets and tear gas against protesters in Baghdad on Thursday, despite a curfew that was announced in the Iraqi capital hours earlier amid deadly violence gripping the country and anti-government protests that killed 19 people this week. [Read More »]( [Cambodian judge orders new probe in reporters spying case]( [Cambodian judge orders new probe in reporters’ spying case]( PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) " A court in Cambodia on Thursday ordered a new investigation and postponed a verdict in the espionage trial of two journalists who had worked for a U.S. government-backed radio station. [Read More »]( [In Peru, political upheaval fuels long-simmering frustration]( [In Peru, political upheaval fuels long-simmering frustration]( LIMA, Peru (AP) " Over the last four decades, Peruvian lawmakers have stepped into Heyne Dávila's brightly lit jewelry shop on a dusty street near congress to buy gemstone rings, gold necklaces and even a specially designed pin with the words, 'Congress of the Republic.'But on Wednesday as riot police blocked access to the stately legislature a short walk from his shop, the longtime businessman was shedding no tears over President Martín Vizcarra's decision to dissolve congress [Read More »]( Austin360 [What to eat at ACL Fest 2019]( [What to eat at ACL Fest 2019]( There was a time when you'd go to music festivals or concerts and have limited options for dining. [Read More »]( [Artisanal Nixta Taqueria opens this weekend in East Austin]( [Artisanal Nixta Taqueria opens this weekend in East Austin]( The name is a strong tell: Nixta Taqueria. The East Austin taqueria opening on Saturday at 2512 E. 12th St. [Read More »]( [Rainey Street is losing one of its best restaurants]( [Rainey Street is losing one of its best restaurants]( Oaxacan-inspired restaurant El Naranjo announced today that it would be closing its original Rainey Street location in November. [Read More »]( [Brittany Howard at ACL Fest 2019: A break from Alabama Shakes with solo debut]( [Brittany Howard at ACL Fest 2019: A break from Alabama Shakes with solo debut]( Winning Grammys and topping the Billboard charts as the leader of adventurous Americana band Alabama Shakes made Brittany Howard one of the most widely known and influential musicians of the past decade. [Read More »]( [With just a few ingredients, you can make pumpkin spice lattes at home]( [With just a few ingredients, you can make pumpkin spice lattes at home]( If you're a pumpkin spice person, you've probably already had at least one Pumpkin Spice Latte, and if you're really into PSL, perhaps your cupboard is overflowing with pumpkin spice chips, salsa, cookies and granola bars. [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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