Dozens protest George Floyd’s death in front of Austin police headquarters

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Saturday's Top Story [Dozens protest George Floyd s death in front of Austin police headquarters]( [Dozens protest George Floyd’s death in front of Austin police headquarters]( About a hundred protesters denouncing police brutality and the death of George Floyd faced off against officers in riot gear in front of the Austin Police [Read More »]( Local News [Austin police chief seeks protests that are safe for all ]( [Austin police chief seeks protests that are ‘safe for all’]( After a night of tense protests in Austin and with more expected today, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley said Saturday that the department will give [Read More »]( [PHOTOS: People protest George Floyd s death at Austin police headquarters early Saturday]( [PHOTOS: People protest George Floyd’s death at Austin police headquarters early Saturday]( People protesting the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer gather at the Austin Police Department Headquarters early Saturday May 30, 2020. [Read More »]( [Austin protests against police brutality while grappling with own issues]( [Austin protests against police brutality while grappling with own issues]( As protesters and even fellow police condemn a Minneapolis officer’s kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed man who pleaded for air before he died, many will gather in downtown Austin this weekend to denounce police violence, including a fatal police shooting in Southeast Austin last month. [Read More »]( [Protesters gather in San Marcos, rally against police brutality]( [Protesters gather in San Marcos, rally against police brutality]( Protesters on Friday gathered at the Hays County Historic Courthouse in downtown San Marcos to voice their anger over the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. [Read More »]( [Williamson OKs pay protection for county EMS workers amid coronavirus]( [Williamson OKs pay protection for county EMS workers amid coronavirus]( Williamson County EMS employees who lose work hours from contracting the coronavirus while on duty now have more protection for their lost pay. [Read More »]( [Williamson County reports 24th known coronavirus death]( [Williamson County reports 24th known coronavirus death]( Williamson County on Friday reported its 24th death from COVID-19, the disease linked to the coronavirus. [Read More »]( Business [CORONAVIRUS IN TEXAS: Delays, privacy concerns slow efforts to track the virus using digital contact tracing]( [CORONAVIRUS IN TEXAS: Delays, privacy concerns slow efforts to track the virus using digital contact tracing]( Nearly three months into the coronavirus crisis in the United States, there’s little progress on a federal -- or even state-level digital -- contact tracing effort to track the spread of the virus. [Read More »]( [Love your workplace? Tell us about it]( [Love your workplace? Tell us about it]( There’s still time to spread the word about the best places to work in Austin. [Read More »]( [Costco plans to bring back free samples after suspending the snacks due to coronavirus pandemic]( [Costco plans to bring back free samples after suspending the snacks due to coronavirus pandemic]( Costco plans to start bringing back its legendary free samples next month with some changes. [Read More »]( Sports [Longhorns add punter Isaac Pearson to 2021 recruiting class]( [Longhorns add punter Isaac Pearson to 2021 recruiting class]( Texas’ 2021 recruiting class grew to 11 members Friday morning when Isaac Pearson, a punter from ProKick Australia, pledged to the Longhorns. [Read More »]( [One last time: Seniors reflect on final time they wore their team colors]( [One last time: Seniors reflect on final time they wore their team colors]( This was not supposed to be the night the lights were turned out on Hutto senior Gabrielle Segura’s high school soccer career. [Read More »]( [The Dotted Line: Scouting the Next 25, continuing with Nos. 10-6]( [The Dotted Line: Scouting the Next 25, continuing with Nos. 10-6]( The Next 25, our ranking of the top 25 prospects in Texas for the 2022 recruiting cycle, was released Monday. [Read More »]( [Leggett: Ryan family lands likely world-record Rio Grande cichlid]( [Leggett: Ryan family lands likely world-record Rio Grande cichlid]( NORTH LLANO RIVER — One thing about fishing any of our clear Hill Country streams in the spring and summer is that you’re going to catch fish. [Read More »]( [Leggett: the old skunk got in my eyes claim ends turkey hunt too soon]( [Leggett: the old ‘skunk got in my eyes’ claim ends turkey hunt too soon]( LAKE VICTOR – Turkey hunting is an outdoor activity ripe for classic blunders, stumbles and missed chances. [Read More »]( Opinion [Editorial: Another death at police hands shames us all]( [Editorial: Another death at police hands shames us all]( We are a nation sickened and grieving and angry. [Read More »]( [Opinion: Change policies to stop COVID-19 s attack on vulnerable neighborhoods]( [Opinion: Change policies to stop COVID-19’s attack on vulnerable neighborhoods]( No Texas neighborhood has been left untouched by the impact of COVID-19. [Read More »]( [Letters to the editor: May 30, 2020]( [Letters to the editor: May 30, 2020]( Fly the U.S. flag tohonor those who diedMemorial Day is a sacred day to honor our heroes who sacrificed their lives and future to protect our freedom. [Read More »]( [GOP conventions provide a grand stage for political drama]( [GOP conventions provide a grand stage for political drama]( A reporter always wants to be in the thick of things. [Read More »]( Nation [SpaceX presses ahead in historic 1st launch of astronauts]( [SpaceX presses ahead in historic 1st launch of astronauts]( CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. [Read More »]( [The Latest: Former NBA player who knew Floyd leads rally]( [The Latest: Former NBA player who knew Floyd leads rally]( MINNEAPOLIS (AP) " The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local): 4:15 p.m. NBA veteran Stephen Jackson says he'll use his platform and 'everything I have to get a conviction' for the four Minneapolis police officers who were fired after George Floyd's death. [Read More »]( [Ruling means Missouri s last abortion clinic stays open]( [Ruling means Missouri’s last abortion clinic stays open]( O'FALLON, Mo. [Read More »]( [Trump WHO funding cut prompts criticism as virus spreads]( [Trump WHO funding cut prompts criticism as virus spreads]( WASHINGTON (AP) " President Donald Trump's announcement he was cutting U.S. funding for the World Health Organization prompted criticism Saturday, as spiking infection rates in India and elsewhere served as a reminder the global pandemic is far from contained. [Read More »]( [EU urges Trump to rethink cutting funding to WHO]( [EU urges Trump to rethink cutting funding to WHO]( WASHINGTON (AP) " The European Union on Saturday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to rethink his decision to cut American funding for the World Health Organization amid global criticism of the move, as spiking infection rates in India and elsewhere served as a reminder the global pandemic is far from contained. [Read More »]( World [Going to the doctor? How the coronavirus has changed your visit]( [Going to the doctor? How the coronavirus has changed your visit]( When the coronavirus started to hit Central Texas, doctors’ offices had to figure out how to continue seeing patients as safely as possible. [Read More »]( [The Farr Side column: Swift keeps the music flowing]( [The Farr Side column: Swift keeps the music flowing]( COVID-19 has put a damper on almost everything. Several concert tours have either been canceled or postponed. [Read More »]( [GALLERY: The Austin Zoo reopens after the pandemic]( [GALLERY: The Austin Zoo reopens after the pandemic](  GALLERY: The Austin Zoo reopens after the pandemic [Read More »]( [As bars begin to reopen, what will Austin s summer music scene look like?]( [As bars begin to reopen, what will Austin’s summer music scene look like?]( As bars begin to reopen, what will Austin's summer music scene look like? 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