Nation’s streets calmest in days, protests largely peaceful

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[Read More »]( Local News [Protesters gather at Capitol, Austin police HQ for fifth day of demonstrations]( [Protesters gather at Capitol, Austin police HQ for fifth day of demonstrations]( Protesters on Tuesday afternoon gathered at the Austin Police Department's headquarters and the Texas State Capitol for the fifth day of demonstrations in the city against police brutality. [Read More »]( [Travis County: Known coronavirus cases rise to 3,433]( [Travis County: Known coronavirus cases rise to 3,433]( Travis County officials on Tuesday confirmed 73 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total known case count to 3,433. [Read More »]( [Competency finding in case against shooting rampage suspect goes unchallenged]( [Competency finding in case against shooting rampage suspect goes unchallenged]( During a hearing Tuesday, no one disputed a doctor's decision that a former Texas Capitol staffer accused of killing his neighbor and then going on a shooting rampage in 2018 was competent to stand trial. [Read More »]( [Austin s financial support of abortions faces second legal challenge]( [Austin’s financial support of abortions faces second legal challenge]( Successful in round one, the city of Austin is headed toward a legal rematch with anti-abortion advocates for sidestepping a state law that prohibits local governments from doing business with abortion providers. [Read More »]( [Travis County approves first climate action plan]( [Travis County approves first climate action plan]( Travis County has adopted its first climate action plan aimed at reducing resource consumption and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions produced by county operations. [Read More »]( Business [Smithville chamber offers grants to businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic]( [Smithville chamber offers grants to businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic]( The Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce has developed a mini-grant program to help local businesses that are struggling financially due to the coronavirus pandemic. [Read More »]( [Austin developer continues buying spree with apartment complex deal]( [Austin developer continues buying spree with apartment complex deal]( Real estate investment firm Rastegar Property is continuing its buying spree with the purchase of a 70-unit apartment complex near the mixed-use Mueller development. [Read More »]( [Austin s National Instruments buying data analytics firm for $365M]( [Austin’s National Instruments buying data analytics firm for $365M]( In its largest acquisition ever, Austin technology company National Instruments said it has agreed to acquire Israel-based data analytics company OptimalPlus for $365 million. [Read More »]( Sports [Bohls: How to mend a nation s broken heart]( [Bohls: How to mend a nation’s broken heart]( While I got ya, here are nine things and one crazy prediction:1. A nation's broken heart. [Read More »]( [Soccer notebook: Austin in mix to host Gold Cup, NCAA College Cup matches]( [Soccer notebook: Austin in mix to host Gold Cup, NCAA College Cup matches]( Austin, you are a soccer city. Embrace it. Drink it in. [Read More »]( [Eagles players honored by district]( [Eagles players honored by district]( Cedar Creek seniors Josue Vicencio, Diego Mendez, and Jose Ramirez were named recently to the boys District 18-5A soccer first team by coaches. [Read More »]( [NCAA President Mark Emmert credited with $2.7 million in total pay for 2018 calendar year]( [NCAA President Mark Emmert credited with $2.7 million in total pay for 2018 calendar year]( NCAA President Mark Emmert was credited with just over $2.7 million in total compensation during the 2018 calendar year, according to the association's new federal tax return. [Read More »]( [Westwood s tennis program continues to serve up dynasty]( [Westwood’s tennis program continues to serve up dynasty]( Westwood high school tennis coach Travis Dalrymple, a 2000 graduate of the school, returned to his alma mater 11 years ago and proceeded to create a dynasty in the Round Rock school district. [Read More »]( Opinion [Letters to the editor: June 3, 2020]( [Letters to the editor: June 3, 2020]( What will we learnfrom Floyd's death?George Floyd died from police criminal malfeasance. [Read More »]( [Opinion: Why we re not ready to require immunity passports ]( [Opinion: Why we’re not ready to require ‘immunity passports’]( As we consider how to reopen society, some people have raised the idea of immunity passports. [Read More »]( [Editorial: APD s protest response left deep wounds]( [Editorial: APD’s protest response left deep wounds]( The video shows a 16-year-old Latino, standing by himself with his hands in his pockets, suddenly collapse as a gunshot crackles through the air. [Read More »]( [Commentary: Minneapolis sends a message we can no longer ignore]( [Commentary: Minneapolis sends a message we can no longer ignore]( I jogged on streets in many cities for decades and never got stopped by a cop or chased by an armed vigilante thinking I was a thief. [Read More »]( [Herman: An impassioned street speech by our former top cop]( [Herman: An impassioned street speech by our former top cop]( Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, the former Austin top cop known to some around here as the one that got away, is talking his way into national attention again. [Read More »]( Nation [The Latest: Tanzania s frozen caseload concerns Africa, US]( [The Latest: Tanzania’s frozen caseload concerns Africa, US]( The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. [Read More »]( [The Latest: Germany to lift EU travel warning on June 15]( [The Latest: Germany to lift EU travel warning on June 15]( The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. [Read More »]( [Utah governor race has conservative coronavirus fault lines]( [Utah governor race has conservative coronavirus fault lines]( SALT LAKE CITY (AP) " A few months ago, the crowded contest for the Republican nomination in Utah's first wide-open governor's race in more than a decade was about how to manage the state's breakneck growth. [Read More »]( [Report: Child disparities highest in US South, West]( [Report: Child disparities highest in US South, West]( RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) " Childhood disparities around malnutrition, graduation rates, and early deaths are worst among rural, black-majority counties in the American South and isolated counties with Native American populations, according to a new report. [Read More »]( [Monkeys, ferrets offer needed clues in COVID-19 vaccine race]( [Monkeys, ferrets offer needed clues in COVID-19 vaccine race]( The global race for a COVID-19 vaccine boils down to some critical questions: How much must the shots rev up someone's immune system to really work? [Read More »]( World [Severe cyclone approaches India s financial capital Mumbai]( [Severe cyclone approaches India’s financial capital Mumbai]( NEW DELHI (AP) " A storm in the Arabian Sea off India's west coast intensified into a severe cyclone on Wednesday, gathering speed as it barreled toward India's financial capital of Mumbai. [Read More »]( [The Latest: Floyd family expected at memorial service]( [The Latest: Floyd family expected at memorial service]( The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck: TOP OF THE HOUR: " Family members of George Floyd expected to attend memorial service " EU envoy: George Floyd's death an "appalling'' abuse of power " Officer shot in Las Vegas, authorities respond to 2nd shooting " Hungary reprimands soccer player with Floyd slogan on shirt ___ MINNEAPOLIS " Family members of George Floyd are expected [Read More »]( [World outrage grows at Floyd s death; EU shocked, appalled ]( [World outrage grows at Floyd’s death; EU ‘shocked, appalled’]( BRUSSELS (AP) " World outrage at George Floyd's death in the U.S. was growing Tuesday as the European Union's top diplomat said the bloc was 'shocked and appalled' by it and thousands marched in Australia's largest city. [Read More »]( [Thousands march in Sydney in solidarity with US protests]( [Thousands march in Sydney in solidarity with US protests]( SYDNEY (AP) " Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Sydney on Tuesday, voicing their solidarity with Americans demonstrating against the death of George Floyd. [Read More »]( [The Latest: Spain s govt seeks last state of emergency span]( [The Latest: Spain’s govt seeks last state of emergency span]( The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. [Read More »]( Austin360 [Barton Springs Pool releases coronavirus operation plan ahead of reopening]( [Barton Springs Pool releases coronavirus operation plan ahead of reopening]( Austin's famed Barton Springs Pool has released preliminary plans for modified operations during the coronavirus pandemic ahead of an opening date that is "to be determined soon." [Read More »]( [Poolgoers don face masks at Rosewood]( [Poolgoers don face masks at Rosewood](   Poolgoers don face masks at Rosewood pool. [Read More »]( [Austin Opera and Austin Symphony fire trombonist for posts about protesters, Trump]( [Austin Opera and Austin Symphony fire trombonist for posts about protesters, Trump]( The Austin Symphony and Austin Opera have dismissed principal trombonist Brenda Sansig Salas after a string of comments she posted on social media. [Read More »]( [ Jubilee wins James Beard Award for best American cookbook]( [‘Jubilee’ wins James Beard Award for best American cookbook]( Last week, Toni Tipton-Martin won her second James Beard Award, but this time, it was for the big one: Best American Cookbook. [Read More »]( [Want to support black-owned food businesses in Austin? Here s where to start]( [Want to support black-owned food businesses in Austin? Here’s where to start]( You might be looking for ways you can contribute to anti-racism efforts. One way is to support black-owned businesses in your community; here, we've rounded up a list of black-owned food businesses, including food products and catering companies, from the Austin area. [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