Protesters take to downtown Austin streets for 9th night

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. Sunday's Top Story [Protesters take to downtown Austin streets for 9th night]( [Protesters take to downtown Austin streets for 9th night]( The ninth night of protests in downtown Austin against police brutality across the county drew hundreds of protesters on Saturday. [Read More »]( Local News [Austin activists: Militant group co-opts Black Lives Matter protests, skews message]( [Austin activists: Militant group co-opts Black Lives Matter protests, skews message]( Behind the scenes of the various Austin police protests over the past several days, tension has grown among organizers, who say they agree on the larger goal but not on how to get there. [Read More »]( [FBI joins Austin police investigation after Target break-in]( [FBI joins Austin police investigation after Target break-in]( The FBI is now involved in an investigation into the burglary of a Target store in East Austin, the American-Statesman has learned. [Read More »]( [Photos: Protesters take to streets in Pflugerville]( [Photos: Protesters take to streets in Pflugerville](   [Read More »]( [Child critical after being hit by vehicle in N. Austin]( [Child critical after being hit by vehicle in N. Austin]( A child suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in North Austin, EMS officials said Saturday night. [Read More »]( [New jobs report diminishes GOP appetite for more virus aid]( [New jobs report diminishes GOP appetite for more virus aid]( WASHINGTON — A stronger than expected jobs report could further scramble an already uncertain picture for passing a fifth and possibly final coronavirus aid bill. [Read More »]( Business [All-Centex Preps adds Bill Belichick, Stephen Curry to list of presenters]( [All-Centex Preps adds Bill Belichick, Stephen Curry to list of presenters]( Six-time Super Bowl champion and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and three-time NBA Champion and point guard for the Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry join the roster of guests featured in the American-Statesman’s All-Centex Preps awards show on June 18.Belichick will present the coach and team of the year awards for the 2019-2020 high school sports season. [Read More »]( Sports [Herman: Texas Dems do their darndest at virtual convention]( [Herman: Texas Dems do their darndest at virtual convention]( It is with great sympathy and empathy that we must take note of another victim of coronavirus. [Read More »]( [Hegar and West agree that time s up for Cornyn]( [Hegar and West agree that time’s up for Cornyn]( State Sen. [Read More »]( [Pitts: A few bad apples? No, we have a rotten tree.]( [Pitts: A few bad apples? No, we have a rotten tree.]( After George Floyd became the latest unarmed African American killed by police. After cars were overturned and cities were burned. [Read More »]( [Letters to the editor: June 7, 2020]( [Letters to the editor: June 7, 2020]( It is time for the cityto let Chief Manley goIt's time for Police Chief Brian Manley to go. [Read More »]( [Opinion: Armed intimidation has no place in political discourse]( [Opinion: Armed intimidation has no place in political discourse]( I come from a family of hunters and sport shooters, so I am no stranger to guns. [Read More »]( [Rollingwood mayor: During protests, remember to take precautions]( [Rollingwood mayor: During protests, remember to take precautions]( This month, I’m writing my editorial with a heavy heart for the racial disparity in our country. [Read More »]( Opinion [Anatomy of a political comeback: How Biden earned nomination]( [Anatomy of a political comeback: How Biden earned nomination]( BALTIMORE (AP) " It seemed easy to write off Joe Biden. The former vice president came across as easily blindsided at debates. [Read More »]( Nation [The Latest: India has another biggest 1-day jump in cases]( [The Latest: India has another biggest 1-day jump in cases]( NEW DELHI: India reported 9,971 new coronavirus cases Sunday in another biggest single-day spike, a day before it prepares to reopen shopping malls, hotels and religious places after a 10-week lockdown. [Read More »]( [China defends its coronavirus response in new report]( [China defends its coronavirus response in new report]( BEIJING (AP) " Senior Chinese officials released a lengthy report Sunday on the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic, defending their government's actions and saying that China had provided information in a timely and transparent manner. [Read More »]( [The Latest: Pope warns Be careful after lockdowns lifted]( [The Latest: Pope warns ‘Be careful’ after lockdowns lifted]( VATICAN CITY " Pope Francis is cautioning people in countries emerging from coronavirus lockdowns to keep following authorities' rules for COVID-19 containment. [Read More »]( World Austin360   [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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