Massive demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s administration took place across numerous U.S. cities on Saturday, including Austin, marking a significant surge in opposition activity following his initial weeks in office.
Photos: Fox7 Austin
Austin-area publicly traded companies have also been affected by the significant downturn in the U.S. stock market following President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs on imported goods. (Austin Business Journal)
Bracing for tariffs, one local Austin business says vendors are already raising prices. (KUT 90.5)
The annual Statesman Cap10K is today. About 20,000 runners are expected to participate in the largest 10K in the city and one of the largest in the country.
Expect road closures and detours downtown around the marathon course.
A person died at the Perry-Castañeda Library Saturday evening, prompting an investigation. University of Texas police responded to a reported medical emergency at 5:16 p.m. and found the unidentified individual with “noticeable trauma.” (KVUE-TV)
Round Rock police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 34-year-old man.
Austin firefighters responded to a garage fire Saturday in South Austin.
This week’s Crime Watch from Fox7 Austin.
Authorities in Gillespie County announced a major drug seizure.
A public groundbreaking was held Saturday for the Colony Park Sustainable Community development in East Austin.
Delta Airlines will launch two new daily nonstop flights from Austin to Mexico starting next winter. The airline will offer direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) to both Cancún and Cabo San Lucas. (KVUE-TV via MSN)
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A confirmed tornado touched down Saturday night in East Texas. (Lonestar Live)
Big changes are ahead in the coming week, including the return of a winterlike chill for millions, while other bask in hot, sunny conditions.
A bill that passed in the Texas Senate on Thursday could cause a South Texas county to lose some control over its beaches.
Senate Bill 2188, authored by State Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-Corpus Christi), would allow Elon Musk’s proposed Starbase City to oversee weekday closures of Boca Chica Beach in Cameron County. The county would still be in charge of beach closures on Fridays and weekends. (KVUE-TV)
A Texas child who contracted measles has died.
The city of Grapevine is alerting residents of a confirmed measles case.
Texas libraries could lose $12.5 million following President Trump’s executive order that will cut funding. (Texas Public Radio)
The Denton Fire Department is set to make history with the introduction of Texas’ first electric fire truck. (My Texas Daily)
A plan that could reshape the future of education in Texas is one step closer to becoming reality. A House committee approved a legislation to create Education Savings Accounts.
Walter Wendler talks about his journey from being a “damn Yankee” to a “born-again Texan.” As the president of West Texas A&M University, Dr. Wendler has a unique perspective on the value of higher education—and it’s not what you might think.
A young bull rider was fighting for eight seconds when he was tragically thrown off a bull and trampled at a Texas rodeo event Thursday night, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Houston’s no-room-to-breathe defense wiped away a 14-point deficit over the final eight minutes, erased Cooper Flagg and Duke’s title hopes and brought the Cougars within a win of a championship of their own Saturday night with a 70-67 stunner over the Blue Devils. (Associated Press via MSN)
MLS: Austin FC and Portland Timbers played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium. Austin has now avoided defeat in its last four matches, going 3-1-0 since March 15. (Austin FC)
COLLEGE BASEBALL: The fifth-ranked Texas Longhorns erased a four-run deficit to notch a 7-4 series-securing victory over No. 3 Georgia on Saturday afternoon at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. (Texas Longhorns)
MLB: Wyatt Langford hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning after Jacob deGrom allowed a four-run lead to slip away and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. (Yahoo! Sports)
In Minnesota, Jose Miranda’s three-run homer highlighted a six-run fourth inning that ignited the Minnesota Twins in a 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon. The Astros have lost four of their last five games. (Yahoo! Sports)
NBA: Ivica Zubac was 11 for 11 from the floor for 25 points, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden scored 29 each and the Los Angeles Clippers blew out the Dallas Mavericks 135-104 on Saturday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Mavs have today off while the Rockets and Spurs return to action.
NHL: Sidney Crosby had three goals and an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 on Saturday, snapping Dallas’ seven-game winning streak. (Yahoo! Sports)
Gary Clark Jr. and his friend Eve Monsees take on the Stevie Ray Vaughan classic “Pride and Joy,” a song they last played together in their eighth grade talent competition. This performance is from Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years, a special that honors the fifty year-legacy of the longest-running music television series in history with live performances by diverse artists, vintage archival clips, interviews, and a special tribute from Dolly Parton.
