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Memorial Day events today in the ATX…
Austin police were on the scene of a barricade situation in North Austin that began as an aggravated robbery Sunday night around 10:45 p.m. The suspect was located hid in his residence. SWAT team members were on scene until early this mornirg, but it has since ended.
The Uhland Police Department is investigating an early Sunday morning shooting on Rocky Road that left a 17-year-old dead. Officers responded to a report of the shooting, which occurred outside a residence around 1:00 a.m.
San Marcos authorities responded to shots fired early Sunday morning.
Police in San Marcos also announced details of a recent drug bust and arrest.
Police in Cedar Park on Sunday unsuccessfully searched the Town Center area for a suspected shoplifter.
Mustang Ridge police are looking for a female driver who crashed into a piece of construction equipment on Saturday and then ran from the scene
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Silver Alert for John Mendel, 73, who was last seen around 11 a.m. on Sunday. Mendel has a cognitive impairment, and the Austin Police Department is currently searching for him.
Austin firefighters were on the scene of a house fire at 9218 Mystic Oaks Trail Sunday evening just before 5:45 p.m. According to officials, the fire started as a vehicle fire in the garage and spread to the attic. One firefighter was treated by ATCEMS for heat exhaustion.
The District Attorneys of Williamson County and Fort Bend County have jointly filed another lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, challenging his new rules that demand extensive performance reports and access to case files, which they argue are unconstitutional and a costly overreach of power.
The CapTex Triathlon is today in Austin.
Google is opening its newest retail store this week at The Domain.
The new Google store in Austin is designed to be a hands-on experience for shoppers, allowing Austinites to explore and interact with Google’s latest innovations. You’ll be able to test out products like Pixel phones and experience features such as Gemini Live, the company’s AI assistant, in action. The store will also feature Nest cameras and Fitbit trackers, among other Google devices. (Austin American-Statesman)
WEATHER
Huge chunks of hail fell in near Afton in North Texas last night.
A bill proposing a ban on all products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been sent to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for approval. The Texas Senate recently passed the House’s version of the bill, which the lower chamber had advanced last week.
The Texas House has passed legislation that would mandate all Texas sheriffs to cooperate with federal authorities in enforcing immigration laws. The bill advanced through back-to-back votes on Saturday and Sunday.
A significant overhaul of the embattled Texas Lottery is now closer to becoming law. Late Sunday, the Texas House approved its version of a Senate-backed bill that aims to dismantle the state agency’s governing board and transfer the $8 billion-a-year gaming operation under the purview of another state government branch. (Austin American-Statesman)
A bill that makes it easier for parents to opt their children out of school-required vaccinations is headed for Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk after passing the Texas Senate 23-9 late Sunday. (Texas Tribune)
The Texas House on Sunday passed a Senate bill that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in public school hiring and training, in a policy similar to the Legislature’s 2023 ban on DEI in public universities. (Austin American-Statesman)
A proposal to allow smaller homes on smaller lots in Texas cities — part of a slew of bills intended to tame the state’s high home prices and rents — is back from the dead after a procedural move killed it in the Texas House Sunday. (Texas Tribune)
The Texas House on Sunday passed a bill increasing the amount of money the state spends to attract film and television productions. (Texas Tribune)
As the 89th Texas Legislature wraps up…what are some of the bills yet to be signed?
State Representative Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, has been working on a social media ban.
San Marcos officials have installed temporary fencing around Rio Vista Park ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The decision came after large crowds last summer made it difficult for the city to enforce park ordinances, including the single-use container ban that went into effect last year. (KUT 90.5)
The city may also begin charging a fee for nonresidents seeking thrills on the San Marcos River. (KXAN-TV via MSN)
Two people were killed in a plane crash Sunday in Chambers County in East Texas.
SPORTS
NHL PLAYOFFS: Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist, Connor McDavid added two goals and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 6-1 on Sunday, taking a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference final series. (Yahoo! Sports)
COLLEGE BASEBALL: The University of Texas has been selected as one of 16 Regional host sites for the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. The Austin Regional, as well as the entire field of 64, will be announced at 11 a.m. today on ESPN2. (Texas Longhorns)
All 16 sites:
MLB: The force was with the Houston Astros Sunday on “Star Wars Day” at the ballpark.
Christian Walker hit a game-winning, two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Texas Rangers salvaged a game in their weekend series against the Chicago Whie Sox.
Adolis García hit a two-run double in a three-run ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers stopped a six-game slide with a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Rangers begin a series against the Toronto Blue Jays this afternoon in Arlington while the Astros have the day off.
Watch the National Memorial Day Concert, an American tradition honoring the military service of our troops, veterans, wounded warriors, all those who have given their lives for our nation, and their families.
