Austin protest shooting victim remembered for devotion to fiancée, racial justice

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 [Austin protest shooting victim remembered for devotion to fiancée, racial justice]( [Austin protest shooting victim remembered for devotion to fiancée, racial justice]( Garrett Foster, who was shot to death during a downtown Austin protest Saturday night, was remembered as a man dedicated to exercising his Second Amendment rights, stamping out racial injustice and caring for his fiancée, according to family and friends. 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[Read More »]( Sports [Bohls: Astros lose a game, but maybe much, much more]( [Bohls: Astros lose a game, but maybe much, much more]( HOUSTON -The Astros lost the game Sunday. And maybe the season. This imperfect season got a whole lot less perfect on a highly dramatic Sunday. [Read More »]( [Lewis has 2 RBIs in 8th to lead Mariners over Astros 7-6]( [Lewis has 2 RBIs in 8th to lead Mariners over Astros 7-6]( HOUSTON - Kyle Lewis hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Houston Astros 7-6 on Sunday, snapping a 15-game losing streak in the series. [Read More »]( [Story hits 2 HRs after Kluber exit, Rockies top Rangers 5-2]( [Story hits 2 HRs after Kluber exit, Rockies top Rangers 5-2]( ARLINGTON - Trevor Story homered twice for Colorado after Corey Kluber left his Texas debut with shoulder tightness, and the Rockies beat the Rangers 5-2 on Sunday. [Read More »]( [Upstart Dash win the Challenge Cup 2-0 over the Red Stars]( [Upstart Dash win the Challenge Cup 2-0 over the Red Stars]( SANDY, Utah - As the underdog Houston Dash celebrated winning the Challenge Cup title, forward Rachel Daly was asked if she could define the team's identity after the month-long tournament. [Read More »]( [Fall without football would cost billions to colleges, NFL, TV networks, local economies]( [Fall without football would cost billions to colleges, NFL, TV networks, local economies]( In the world of sports, there is simply no cash cow like football. [Read More »]( Opinion [Letters to the editor: July 27, 2020]( [Letters to the editor: July 27, 2020]( Unconventional timesneed creative lessonsWe are navigating difficult times to ensure our children keep up with their learning while balancing normalcy, health and safety. 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John Bridges Executive editor, Austin American-Statesman Read more about the 150 years of the Statesman: - [American-Statesman at 150: Born in the shadow of America's darkest days to shine a light on Austin]( - [Inside the Statesman's very first edition]( - [PHOTOS: The American-Statesman made news at 15 or more spots]( - [Meet the woman who's read the Austin American-Statesman since 1939]( [Read More »]( [Herman: For Texas Dems, is this the year?]( [Herman: For Texas Dems, is this the year?]( Once upon a time, a seemingly long time ago when it was socially acceptable to allow people to see your nose and mouth, there was a political party that enjoyed a state of monopoly in a state of consequence. [Read More »]( [Pitts: Donald Trump knows how to put on a show]( [Pitts: Donald Trump knows how to put on a show]( We are watching a show. It's important to keep that in mind. 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[Read More »]( World [The Latest: India adding testing facilities to track virus]( [The Latest: India adding testing facilities to track virus]( NEW DELHI " As India recorded nearly 50,000 fresh cases of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to launch facilities in three major cities to significantly ramp up testing capacity. [Read More »]( [Chinese authorities take control of US consulate in Chengdu]( [Chinese authorities take control of US consulate in Chengdu]( CHENGDU, China (AP) " Chinese authorities took control of the former U.S. consulate in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu on Monday after it was ordered closed amid rising tensions between the global powers. [Read More »]( [Mountain rescuers heft ailing St. Bernard off English peak]( [Mountain rescuers heft ailing St. Bernard off English peak]( LONDON (AP) " St. Bernards are known for helping to rescue distressed travelers in the mountains, but the tables were turned Sunday in northern England. 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