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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 [Texas Children s opening new hospital in North Austin]( [Texas Children’s opening new hospital in North Austin]( The number of children's hospitals in Austin is set to double in the next three years. [Read More »]( Local News [Travis County has flattened the curve, but Hispanics still suffering in pandemic]( [Travis County has ‘flattened the curve,’ but Hispanics still suffering in pandemic]( Travis County has managed to stem the spread of new coronavirus cases in the area, but a Travis County health official said Tuesday that concerns remain about the disproportionate impact the virus is having on the Hispanic community as well as people living in nursing homes. [Read More »]( [Commissioners sue Williamson County sheriff over return of Live PD ]( [Commissioners sue Williamson County sheriff over return of ‘Live PD’]( The Williamson County commissioners filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Sheriff Robert Chody over his refusal to end an agreement he made without their permission allowing the "Live PD" television show to again film deputies on their daily patrols. [Read More »]( [Coronavirus in Austin: Virus clusters showing up in construction, other industries]( [Coronavirus in Austin: Virus clusters showing up in construction, other industries]( The construction industry -- which largely has continued to operate through the coronavirus outbreak -- accounts for more than half of the new clusters of COVID-19 infections among industries being tracked by Travis County health officials outside of nursing homes, long-term care facilities and other health institutions, according to new data. [Read More »]( [Federal judge says all Texans can vote by mail during coronavirus]( [Federal judge says all Texans can vote by mail during coronavirus]( All Texas voters will be allowed to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic under a preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge in San Antonio on Tuesday. [Read More »]( [Under budget strain, UT eyes staff cuts amid coronavirus pandemic]( [Under budget strain, UT eyes staff cuts amid coronavirus pandemic]( Facing declines in future revenue, University of Texas leaders on Tuesday said several units will likely furlough employees or permanently reduce staff numbers in the near future. [Read More »]( Business [Coronavirus in Austin: Armbrust American raises $5M to make millions of surgical masks]( [Coronavirus in Austin: Armbrust American raises $5M to make millions of surgical masks]( Austin-based Armbrust American says it has raised $5 million to ramp up a facility the startup says will produce more than a million surgical masks a day. [Read More »]( [Houston firm acquires Austin s JP3 in $34.4M deal]( [Houston firm acquires Austin’s JP3 in $34.4M deal]( Austin-based data analytics company JP3 Measurement has been acquired by Flotek Industries, an oil and gas chemical engineering firm based in Houston. [Read More »]( Sports [Bohls: NFL has much work to do on minority hires]( [Bohls: NFL has much work to do on minority hires]( While I got ya, here are nine things and one crazy prediction:1. Not totally black and white issue. [Read More »]( [UIL targets June 8 for return for extracurricular activities in Texas]( [UIL targets June 8 for return for extracurricular activities in Texas]( One day after Gov. [Read More »]( [Smithville s Aly Jurica headed to state rodeo finals]( [Smithville’s Aly Jurica headed to state rodeo finals]( Smithville native Aly Jurica will compete in the Texas High School Rodeo State Finals from June 8-15.The event is an annual, week-long endeavor in which students across Texas and surrounding states compete. [Read More »]( [Special Olympics athletes wait for their turn to shine during COVID-19 delay]( [Special Olympics athletes wait for their turn to shine during COVID-19 delay]( Bruce Clarke was preparing for a statewide basketball tournament when he received word the event would be canceled. [Read More »]( [Former Denton Guyer coach finds new job with San Marcos football team]( [Former Denton Guyer coach finds new job with San Marcos football team]( San Marcos High has hired a new head football coach with a championship pedigree. [Read More »]( Opinion [Letters to the editor: May 20, 2020]( [Letters to the editor: May 20, 2020]( Need for more teststrumps speculationRe: May 13 commentary, "Reopening Texas is a scientifically valid option."Carlos Carvalho and Robert Lowery wrote an opinion piece titled "Reopening Texas is a scientifically valid option." They claimed that the virus models predict that the health system "will probably" be overwhelmed "assuming the model is correct." They further state that it is "at least as likely" that some system's [Read More »]( [Opinion: Will You Run? A message for white Austin]( [Opinion: Will You Run? A message for white Austin]( On May 8, with the help of three friends I organized 26 folks to join Ahmaud Arbery's family and the world in #IrunwithMaud, a 2.23-mile run to celebrate his life and demand justice for his murder. [Read More »]( [Opinion: Will Tesla moving to Texas cost more than it s worth?]( [Opinion: Will Tesla moving to Texas cost more than it’s worth?]( In one of the most surprising developments to come from the pandemic, Texas could potentially snatch Tesla's headquarters after the announced exodus of Elon Musk and his electric car company from California. [Read More »]( [Herman: Bingo, bowling and bars during a pandemic]( [Herman: Bingo, bowling and bars during a pandemic]( Let's give credit to Gov. Greg Abbott and his team for taking on a daunting task: Pandemic proofing bingo, bowling and bars. [Read More »]( [Runners Corner column: Running away from COVID-19]( [Runners’ Corner column: Running away from COVID-19]( "You're not going to believe this; I went for a run today!"My neighbor, Andrew, lives in the house right behind mine, and we are separated by a fence tall enough for us to see each other eye to eye. [Read More »]( Nation [Global worries as infections spike in Russia, Brazil, India]( [Global worries as infections spike in Russia, Brazil, India]( MOSCOW (AP) " New coronavirus cases have been spiking from India to South Africa to Mexico in a clear indication that the pandemic is far from over, while Russia and Brazil now sit behind only the United States in the number of reported infections. [Read More »]( [States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 testing data]( [States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 testing data]( PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) " As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are. [Read More »]( [US military s mystery space plane rockets back toward orbit]( [US military’s mystery space plane rockets back toward orbit]( CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) " The U.S. military's mystery space plane rocketed toward orbit again Sunday, this time with an extra load of science experiments. [Read More »]( World [ New normal anything but as countries continue to reopen]( [‘New normal’ anything but as countries continue to reopen]( BANGKOK (AP) " Hundreds of thousands of high school seniors in South Korea had their temperature checked and rubbed their hands with sanitizer as they returned to school Wednesday, many for the first time since late last year after their new term was repeatedly pushed back by the coronavirus pandemic. [Read More »]( [Turkey s pandemic strategy hinges on hazmat-suited gumshoes]( [Turkey’s pandemic strategy hinges on hazmat-suited gumshoes]( ISTANBUL (AP) " They see themselves as public health detectives, working 24/7 to track the coronavirus' insidious spread through a country of 83 million, blending door-to-door hoof work with mobile apps, CCTV footage and, if needed, police backup. [Read More »]( [April European car sales see worst drop since records began]( [April European car sales see worst drop since records began]( MILAN (AP) " European car sales bottomed out last month as the automotive industry faces its worst crisis in decades. [Read More »]( [Beaches, nightclubs? Europe mulls how to get tourists back]( [Beaches, nightclubs? Europe mulls how to get tourists back]( AYIA NAPA, Cyprus (AP) " The Mediterranean resort town of Ayia Napa is known for its boisterous parties. [Read More »]( Austin360 [Bars can open Friday, but most Austin music venues to remain closed for now]( [Bars can open Friday, but most Austin music venues to remain closed for now]( When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced that the state's bars will be allowed to reopen Friday at 25% capacity, Broken Spoke owner James M. White said he was "tickled to death to open up the bar." [Read More »]( [Update: Hopdoddy on South Congress reopens following positive coronavirus tests]( [Update: Hopdoddy on South Congress reopens following positive coronavirus tests]( Correction: The Hopdoddy location on South Congress Avenue reopened Monday following another cleaning. [Read More »]( [Coronavirus in Austin: Zach Theatre cancels the rest of its season]( [Coronavirus in Austin: Zach Theatre cancels the rest of its season]( Zach Theatre has postponed its production of "The Sound of Music," the final planned show of its 2019-2020 season. [Read More »]( [P. Terry s introduces first new sandwich in 15 years; opens UT location]( [P. Terry’s introduces first new sandwich in 15 years; opens UT location]( It seems P. Terry's was no longer content to sit on the sidelines of the fried chicken sandwich wars that heated up last year. [Read More »]( [Storied Austin honky tonk Broken Spoke to reopen Friday]( [Storied Austin honky tonk Broken Spoke to reopen Friday]( Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced that the state's bars will be allowed to reopen Friday at 25% capacity. [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. 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 GateHouse Media, LLC and Austin American-Statesman. All rights reserved. 305 S. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 (512) 445-3500