Thousands to walk off job to protest racial inequality

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. Monday's Top Story [Thousands to walk off job to protest racial inequality]( [Thousands to walk off job to protest racial inequality]( NEW YORK (AP) " Organizers of a national workers strike say tens of thousands are set to walk off the job Monday in more than two dozen U.S. cities to protest systemic racism and economic inequality that has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. [Read More »]( Local News [Glitches, turmoil dog Texas GOP s virtual convention]( [Glitches, turmoil dog Texas GOP’s virtual convention]( The Texas Republican Party's virtual state convention stumbled its way toward a messy conclusion Sunday that could leave its legitimacy in doubt. [Read More »]( [Police looking for video to help solve Austin s 26th homicide of 2020]( [Police looking for video to help solve Austin’s 26th homicide of 2020]( The Austin Police Department has called on the public for help as it tries to solve the 26th homicide in the city this year. [Read More »]( [Travis County: No new coronavirus deaths, total cases now 17,646]( [Travis County: No new coronavirus deaths, total cases now 17,646]( Travis County health officials said there were nearly 200 confirmed new coronavirus cases on Sunday, but no new deaths were reported. [Read More »]( [Memorial honors slain Fort Hood soldier as family seeks congressional investigation]( [Memorial honors slain Fort Hood soldier as family seeks congressional investigation]( Spc. Vanessa Guillen's family again called for a congressional investigation into the U.S. Army's handling of the slain soldier's disappearance as her entire 3rd Cavalry Regiment gathered Friday in memory of the soldier, who authorities say was killed by one of their own. [Read More »]( [Youth vote was surprise factor in Travis County runoffs]( [Youth vote was surprise factor in Travis County runoffs]( There's one thing you don't ever count on in a primary election runoff: the youth vote. [Read More »]( Business [Resale shop DoubleTake ATX launches to support nonprofit]( [Resale shop DoubleTake ATX launches to support nonprofit]( Like lots of business openings scheduled for March, the launch of resale shop DoubleTake ATX didn't go as planned. [Read More »]( [Austin office market taking hit during pandemic]( [Austin office market taking hit during pandemic]( Not surprisingly, the most recent occupancy figures for office space in Central Texas show the cornovarius pandemic is taking a toll. [Read More »]( [Austin jobless rate falls to 7.5%, but outbreak threatens rebound]( [Austin jobless rate falls to 7.5%, but outbreak threatens rebound]( The unemployment rate in the Austin area fell to 7.5% in June, the second monthly decline in a row since it hit a 30-year high of 12.2% in April amid the economic tailspin caused by the coronavirus pandemic. [Read More »]( Sports [Florida s athletic director dealing with COVID-19, too]( [Florida’s athletic director dealing with COVID-19, too]( GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Since the return to campus last month, Florida has seen 29 student-athletes test positive for COVID-19.And one athletic director. [Read More »]( [Chase joins long line of LSU greats to wear No. 7]( [Chase joins long line of LSU greats to wear No. 7]( BATON ROUGE, LA. - Ja'Marr Chase will next wear LSU's coveted No. 7 jersey. [Read More »]( [Expert warns of coronavirus consequences when NASCAR fans come to Fort Worth]( [Expert warns of coronavirus ‘consequences’ when NASCAR fans come to Fort Worth]( As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, Texas Motor Speedway will welcome thousands of NASACAR fans this weekend for a race that may be one of the largest gatherings in Texas, if not the country, since the deadly outbreak began. [Read More »]( [ It s a brother thing : A coincidental tribute for Guadarrama in Austin Bold return]( [‘It’s a brother thing’: A coincidental tribute for Guadarrama in Austin Bold return]( On Friday, everything came up 33 for Sonny G. [Read More »]( [Photos: Austin Bold falls to OKC Energy 3-1]( [Photos: Austin Bold falls to OKC Energy 3-1](   [Read More »]( Opinion [Letters to the editor: July 20, 2020]( [Letters to the editor: July 20, 2020]( Delay starting schooluntil there's a vaccineCommon sense rules. The government has said it's possible a coronavirus vaccine could be available by 2021. [Read More »]( [Editorial: Texas needs to set COVID metrics for school reopenings]( [Editorial: Texas needs to set COVID metrics for school reopenings]( Texas officials got things backwards. They started with the mandate: In-person classes must resume this fall alongside online offerings. [Read More »]( [Opinion: Reproductive autonomy shouldn t depend on your employer s beliefs]( [Opinion: Reproductive autonomy shouldn’t depend on your employer’s beliefs]( The Supreme Court's recent decision in the case of Little Sisters of the Poor v. [Read More »]( [Opinion: Schools must connect with Black students instead of suspending them]( [Opinion: Schools must connect with Black students instead of suspending them]( The Austin American-Statesman recently published a report showing Austin schools suspend Black students nearly five times as often as white students. [Read More »]( [Opinion: We must denounce hate against Asian Americans]( [Opinion: We must denounce hate against Asian Americans]( As a Chinese American living, working and raising my family in Austin, I have experienced the full continuum of discrimination, from subtle to overt. [Read More »]( Nation [Man killed, 8 others wounded in shooting in nation s capital]( [Man killed, 8 others wounded in shooting in nation’s capital]( WASHINGTON (AP) " A man was killed, and eight others were wounded in a brazen Sunday afternoon shooting on a busy street in northwest Washington, police said. [Read More »]( [Report: Disney cuts back on Facebook, Instagram ads]( [Report: Disney cuts back on Facebook, Instagram ads]( MENLO PARK, California (AP) " The Walt Disney Co. [Read More »]( [Police contracts can stand in the way of accountability]( [Police contracts can stand in the way of accountability]( SEATTLE (AP) " A stipulation in a Kentucky police contract prohibited officials from initially firing the officers involved in Breonna Taylor's death in Louisville. [Read More »]( [Colleges win immigration battle but fear for US reputation]( [Colleges win immigration battle but fear for US reputation]( Even with a fresh victory on behalf of international students, U.S. universities fear they're losing a broader fight over the nation's reputation as a place that embraces and fosters the world's best scholars. [Read More »]( [House leaders alarmed federal officers policing protests]( [House leaders ‘alarmed’ federal officers policing protests]( PORTLAND, Ore. [Read More »]( World [The Latest: Pope reassures those struggling with virus]( [The Latest: Pope reassures those struggling with virus]( VATICAN CITY " Pope Francis is assuring his closeness to all those grappling with COVID-19 and its 'economic and social consequences.' [Read More »]( [The Latest: Rome region warns of possible new lockdowns]( [The Latest: Rome region warns of possible new lockdowns]( ROME " The Italian region that includes Rome is warning citizens that local lockdowns might have to be ordered if there are more clusters of coronavirus infections. [Read More »]( [The Latest: Mayor concedes Los Angeles reopened too soon]( [The Latest: Mayor concedes Los Angeles reopened too soon]( LOS ANGELES -- Mayor Eric Garcetti conceded Sunday that Los Angeles eased COVID-19 restrictions too quickly and again warned that the city was 'on the brink' of new shutdown orders as the coronavirus continues to surge in California. [Read More »]( [The Latest: Las Vegas hospitals add beds and staff]( [The Latest: Las Vegas hospitals add beds and staff]( LAS VEGAS -- Officials say Las Vegas-area hospitals are adding beds and staff to accommodate an increasing number of COVID-19 patients. [Read More »]( [The Latest: COVID-19 cases tick up in northwest China city]( [The Latest: COVID-19 cases tick up in northwest China city]( BEIJING " Numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases in China's northwestern city of Urumqi continue to rise, with another 17 reported on Monday, bringing the total in China's latest outbreak to at least 47. [Read More »]( Austin360 [Austin restaurants selling cocktails to go]( [Austin restaurants selling cocktails to go]( If you're not planning to pull up a stool at your favorite Austin restaurant bar anytime soon, you can still enjoy some quality mixology from the pros. [Read More »]( [Black Pumas filter Glen Campbell through the Meters on Wichita Lineman cover]( [Black Pumas filter Glen Campbell through the Meters on ‘Wichita Lineman’ cover]( Eric Burton vividly remembers the first time he heard "Wichita Lineman." [Read More »]( [Austin Symphony danced on a double-edged sword for more than 100 years]( [Austin Symphony danced on a double-edged sword for more than 100 years]( Austin Symphony danced on a double-edged sword for more than 100 years [Read More »]( [ Black Everythang Matters benefit livestream set for Aug. 6]( [‘Black Everythang Matters’ benefit livestream set for Aug. 6]( 'Black Everythang Matters' benefit livestream set for Aug. 6 [Read More »]( [Drive-in movies hosted by Anthony Michael Hall coming to Kyle]( [Drive-in movies hosted by Anthony Michael Hall coming to Kyle]( Drive-in movies hosted by Anthony Michael Hall coming to Kyle [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. 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