“This is insane, and we cannot stand for this unelected person wielding almost unlimited power throughout our government.” — protester Jimmy Flannigan
Demonstrators rallied outside a northwest Austin Tesla showroom for the second consecutive week, directing their protests at both President Trump and Elon Musk, now leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
A group calling themselves the “Tesla Takedown” plans to protest every Saturday urging Tesla owners to trade in their cars and sell their stock in the company.
New data shows Tesla sales are dropping, partly due to the backlash against Musk.
The FBI is warning Tesla owners about the rising number of vandalism incidents.
Three accidents, all involving fatalities, occurred late last night and during the overnight hours, keeping local first responders busy.
The first, just after 10:00 p.m., involved a pedestrian in South Austin.
A rollover collision just before 1:00 a.m. this morning claimed the life of one person.
And a motorcyclist is dead after a collision overnight in the northeastern part of the city.
Downtown Austin saw another street closure Saturday evening after glass fell from a building under construction at 321 Guadalupe St. Guadalupe Street is closed between Fifth and Sixth Streets. This is the second such incident in a week at the site.
Austin Fire and Police responded to the incident, where a lower unit window reportedly shattered.
The Boerne Police Department arrested a suspect who was missing after having run away while being served a warrant on Friday.
Officials in Montgomery County are investigating a shooting in Cleveland on Friday.
The Austin Police Department released its inaugural annual review of Sex Crimes Unit investigations, fulfilling a commitment within a survivor-led initiative to reform the city’s sexual assault response. (Austin Monitor)
It was a relatively quiet Saturday at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for flights arriving from the Dallas and Houston are due to air traffic controller staffing issues.
Passengers talked about their experiences.
Some Austin ISD magnet and choice-program students will no longer have neighborhood bus pickup as the district transitions its transportation routes.
WEATHER
We’ll see another day with highs in the 80s today but by this evening a chance of showers and maybe a thunderstorm enters the forecast.
5-DAY FORCAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
The Texas Legislature moved to diminish the Texas Lottery Commission’s authority this week, potentially paving the way for its elimination, while Las Vegas Sands’ casino proposal faced community opposition in Irving.
U.S. Marshals have apprehended a 67-year-old fugitive, Gregory Roth, of San Antonio, Texas, in Belize. Roth was wanted on 11 charges of possession of child pornography. (My Texas Daily)
San Antonio police are investigating the possible vandalism of a memorial that honors 53 migrants who died in a 2022 smuggling tragedy. (My San Antonio)
Texas Congressman Brandon Gill filed impeachment articles against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg after the judge blocked President Trump’s mass deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. The move followed the judge’s order halting the deportation of Venezuelan migrants, some identified as Tren de Aragua gang members. (CBS News)
Six people were shot at an after-hours club in Houston overnight.
Two men have been arrested following a significant drug bust in Bexar County with an estimated street value of $180,000. (My Texas Daily)
The Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will review Senate Bill 7, which aims to enhance Texas’ water infrastructure.
Texas lawmakers are proposing a host of ideas to make it tougher for local governments to borrow money — the natural next step in a yearslong effort to take greater control of spending at the municipal level. (San Antonio Report)
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Madison Booker recorded her tenth career double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds as Texas started the NCAA Tournament with a 105-61 victory over William & Mary on Saturday at Moody Center. (Texas Longhorns)
Up next, the Longhorns will face Illinois in The Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.
Texas basketball coach Vic Schaefer is NOT HAPPY about tomorrow’s early start time. (Austin American-Statesman)
In the men’s bracket, the Aggies of Texas A&M saw their season come to an end. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Red Raiders of Texas Tech are headed to the Sweet 16.
Tech will face Arkansas on Thursday in the early game at noon. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Houston Cougars also advanced and are on their way to their sixth straight Sweet 16.
The top-seeded Cougars will face Perdue in the next round on Friday with the start time to be announced. (Yahoo! Sports)
COLLEGE BASEBALL: The eighth-ranked Texas Longhorns rallied from a trio of multi-run deficits for an 11-7 victory over No. 2 LSU in front of a capacity crowd on Saturday evening at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. (Texas Longhorns)
MLS: Austin FC returns to Q2 Stadium this afternoon for the team’s third home game of the season. The VERDE & Black host Major League Soccer’s newest team San Diego FC at 3:00 p.m. (Austin FC)
NBA: Dallas, Houston and San Antonio all had the night off last night.
The Mavericks have another day off today while the Rockets and Spurs return to the court.
NHL: Defenseman Thomas Harley scored his second goal of the game nine seconds into overtime, giving the Dallas Stars a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. (Yahoo! Sports)
A new sports bar has opened in Austin that caters to women’s sports.
How did Ding Dong, Texas get its name?
