GOP dashes Democratic hopes of bellwether win in Fort Bend

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. Wednesday's Top Story [GOP dashes Democratic hopes of bellwether win in Fort Bend]( [GOP dashes Democratic hopes of bellwether win in Fort Bend]( Republican Gary Gates on Tuesday won a smashing 16-point victory over Democrat Eliz Markowitz in a special runoff election for a vacant state House seat in the Houston suburbs, where Democrats hoped an upset win would kick-start efforts to wrangle control of the Texas House in 2020. 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[Read More »]( [Austin Watershed to target homeless campsites in drainage systems]( [Austin Watershed to target homeless campsites in drainage systems]( Austin Watershed Protection starting Wednesday will start cleaning and clearing out homeless encampments in and around flood-prone areas in Austin's drainage system, beginning with two campsites on Riverside Drive. [Read More »]( [Woman linked to Heidi Broussard s death indicted on capital murder charge]( [Woman linked to Heidi Broussard’s death indicted on capital murder charge]( A woman who authorities say strangled a friend and planned to pretend the victim's 2-week-old infant was her own was indicted Tuesday on a capital murder charge. [Read More »]( [Texas still violating U.S. voting law, lawyers argue]( [Texas still violating U.S. voting law, lawyers argue]( Pressing for speedy action with a key voting deadline only days away, civil rights lawyers returned to federal court Tuesday to argue that Texas continues to violate a U.S. law designed to make voter registration easier. [Read More »]( Business [Capital Factory expands reach, merges with Houston incubator]( [Capital Factory expands reach, merges with Houston incubator]( Austin-based incubator Capital Factory is merging with startup organization Station Houston as part of a push to connect Texas' major cities as a collaborative startup ecosystem. [Read More »]( [AMD s shares slip on revenue projections]( [AMD’s shares slip on revenue projections]( Advanced Micro Devices beat Wall Street projections in its fourth quarter, but the company's sales projections for the current quarter were below analysts' expectations. [Read More »]( [Austin s Superconductor Technologies cutting staff as part of cost-reduction plan]( [Austin’s Superconductor Technologies cutting staff as part of cost-reduction plan]( Austin-based technology company Superconductor Technologies said Tuesday it is implementing a cost reduction plan that will include cutting the majority of its staff and shutting down some of its operations. [Read More »]( [Retired teachers group director says members shocked by TRS rent]( [Retired teachers group director says members shocked by TRS rent]( The recently revealed starting base rent of $326,000 a month that the Teacher Retirement System of Texas plans to pay for upscale office space in downtown Austin has managed to stun at least one group of taxpayers - retired teachers."They're shocked," said Tim Lee, executive director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. [Read More »]( [Austin game studio ArtCraft raises $11.7 million to help launch first title]( [Austin game studio ArtCraft raises $11.7 million to help launch first title]( ArtCraft Entertainment, an Austin-based independent studio has raised $11.7 million in funding ahead of the launch of its new gaming title, Crowfall. [Read More »]( Sports [Astros, Baker working out deal]( [Astros, Baker working out deal]( HOUSTON - Dusty Baker is working to finalize an agreement to become manager of the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday. [Read More »]( [Bohls: If anyone can handle Astros heat, it s Dusty Baker]( [Bohls: If anyone can handle Astros’ heat, it’s Dusty Baker]( While I got ya, here are nine things and one crazy prediction:1. [Read More »]( [Austin Spurs drop fourth straight]( [Austin Spurs drop fourth straight]( The Austin Spurs and Memphis Hustle each had three players score 20-plus points, but the Hustle came away with a 119-115 victory over the Spurs in Southaven, Miss., on Monday night. [Read More »]( [Austin FC hires Delgado to oversee youth development]( [Austin FC hires Delgado to oversee youth development]( When Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff and academy general manager Tyson Wahl traveled to Spain last month, they had an expert tour guide. [Read More »]( [Austin s Baclawski hoping to lead longshot St. Kitts and Nevis to Olympics soccer tourney]( [Austin’s Baclawski hoping to lead longshot St. Kitts and Nevis to Olympics soccer tourney]( Jené Baclawski was appointed head coach of the St. Kitts and Nevis women's national team the week before Olympic qualifying was set to begin last September. [Read More »]( Opinion [Herman: Misogyny in the eye of the beholder]( [Herman: Misogyny in the eye of the beholder]( Stipulation No. 1: Recidivist fringe political candidate Robert Morrow is a problem. Stipulation No. [Read More »]( Nation [Two more accusers set to testify against Harvey Weinstein]( [Two more accusers set to testify against Harvey Weinstein]( NEW YORK (AP) " One says Harvey Weinstein raped her after she let her guard down by telling herself he was only a 'dirty old man.' [Read More »]( [Foreigners staying in virus-hit Wuhan now wonder what s next]( [Foreigners staying in virus-hit Wuhan now wonder what’s next]( BEIJING (AP) " As the U.S. evacuates some Americans out of the Chinese city hardest-hit by a viral outbreak, many like Doug Perez are opting to stay. [Read More »]( [Kobe Bryant s remains among four identified so far following weekend helicopter crash that killed 9.]( [Kobe Bryant’s remains among four identified so far following weekend helicopter crash that killed 9.]( LOS ANGELES (AP) " Kobe Bryant's remains among four identified so far following weekend helicopter crash that killed 9. [Read More »]( [Murder charge for officer accused of killing handcuffed man]( [Murder charge for officer accused of killing handcuffed man]( TEMPLE HILLS, Md. [Read More »]( [ American Dirt Latino backlash part of long publishing war]( [‘American Dirt’ Latino backlash part of long publishing war]( During a trip to Mexico to visit family, writer Myriam Gurba took 'American Dirt,' a novel about immigration and cartel violence that was being touted as one of the biggest U.S. releases of 2020. [Read More »]( World [Trump looks to sign trade deal, show wins during impeachment]( [Trump looks to sign trade deal, show wins during impeachment]( WASHINGTON (AP) " President Donald Trump is eager to show off a big policy win during his impeachment trial by signing into law a major rewrite of the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico. [Read More »]( [Israel headed for clash with ICC over West Bank settlements]( [Israel headed for clash with ICC over West Bank settlements]( JERUSALEM (AP) " Emboldened by a supportive White House, Israel appears to be barreling toward a showdown with the international community over its half-century-old settlement enterprise in the West Bank. 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[Read More »]( [Confined at home, Chinese get creative to beat boredom]( [Confined at home, Chinese get creative to beat boredom]( BANGKOK (AP) " Chinese around the country confined to their apartments either by choice or by order are making the best of the situation as cities remain in lockdown in a desperate bid to contain a new, dangerous virus. [Read More »]( Austin360 [Think you re a hunk? Alamo Drafthouse wants to make you a famous hunk]( [Think you’re a hunk? Alamo Drafthouse wants to make you a famous hunk]( Take your boombox out of retirement. Bust out the fringe leather jacket. Put on that hockey jersey grandma gave you. It's your time to shine as a self-identified hunk. [Read More »]( [Beers with the squad: Go inside Hopsquad, a new North Austin brewery]( [Beers with the squad: Go inside Hopsquad, a new North Austin brewery]( For about eight months before Hopsquad Brewing officially opened its doors, a mural in yellows, reds and blues adorned the side of the building facing West Braker Lane. [Read More »]( [Austin s Puppy Bowl returns bigger than ever this weekend]( [Austin’s Puppy Bowl returns bigger than ever this weekend]( What could be better than Animal Planet's "Puppy Bowl"? Well, how about seeing it happen live? How about seeing your own pooch participate? [Read More »]( [Camp Nowhere with Bassnectar, Rezz coming to Austin in June]( [Camp Nowhere with Bassnectar, Rezz coming to Austin in June]( Now in its third year, EDM festival, Camp Nowhere is scheduled to hit the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin on June 21.Bassnectar, REZZ, Jai Wolf, Said The Sky, Dabin and William Black are on the roster for the traveling festival that also has a date in Dallas. [Read More »]( [iHeartCountry Fest returns to Erwin Center with Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, more]( [iHeartCountry Fest returns to Erwin Center with Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, more]( Mainstream country fans, mark your calendars for May 2, when Austin will host the iHeartCountry Festival for the seventh straight year. [Read More »]( [Noah Reid, Patrick from Schitt s Creek, brings singer-songwriter tour to Austin]( [Noah Reid, Patrick from ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ brings singer-songwriter tour to Austin]( Canadian actor Noah Reid is best known for his portrayal of Patrick, the love interest of show co-creator and actor Dan Levy's character, David on the cult favorite comedy, "Schitt's Creek." [Read More »](   [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](   [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [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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