Saturday’s protest at the State Capitol, part of a nationwide series of “No Kings” protests opposing the Trump administration, drew thousands of people but remained peaceful.
Crowd estimates were as high as 20,000 demonstrators in Austin.
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After the protest ended at the State Capitol, some made their way into the streets of downtown.
A man was arrested before last night’s demonstration after the Texas Department of Public Safety identified a “credible threat” toward legislators attending the event.
The threat led to the evacuation of the Capitol Building just before the start of the planned demonstration.
The threats against the lawmakers who planned to attend the “No Kings” event came hours after two Minnesota legislators were shot, leading to the Texas Capitol being temporarily evacuated.
Similar, but smaller, “No Kings” protests were held throughout the region. Crowds in Pflugerville and Bastrop were larger than expected.
A person is dead following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Cedar Park in Saturday night.
A major stretch of I-35 in downtown San Antonio is set to undergo a months-long closure. Drivers passing in and out of the area can expect delays through August. (My San Antonio)
On Saturday, San Antonio and county officials reported that all persons missing after Thursday’s historic floods were recovered. Thirteen people died.
Manor is set to welcome a new freestanding emergency room, a project identified in official records as the St. David’s Emergency Center. While the user’s query referred to a “TXM Manor Emergency Room,” official filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and construction updates point to a facility operated by St. David’s HealthCare. (Austin Business Journal)
A historic block in downtown Austin is going to look very different soon. Two staple businesses are leaving.
The Royal Blue Grocery has been on East 6th and Congress for about 15 years and The Hideout Theatre and Coffee Shop has been for more than 25 years. (Fox7 Austin)
WEATHER
Texas saw significant “No Kings” demonstrations as part of a nationwide protest against President Trump’s administration. More than 100 protests were planned throughout Texas alone, with major demonstrations taking place in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. Houston’s protest drew more than 15,000 people. (Texas Tribune)
SAN ANTONIO
DALLAS
An incident at BLORA (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area) is currently being investigated.
Bell County officials issued an arrest warrant on Saturday for Nicole Adele Gaffney, the woman who walked out of Bell County Jail on Friday by falsely identifying herself as a inmate who was scheduled to be released. (KVUE-TV)
Fire broke out at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Texas City Saturday, leading to a shelter-in-place that has since been lifted.
Immigration raids ramp up, with some targeting workers on the job. It’s bringing backlash in the streets in the form of protests, but also from businesses. How is President Trump addressing the concerns? Plus, a look at the crackdown from the perspective of a migrant deported after being detained on his way to work.
As a brand-new legislator, Texas Rep. Aicha Davis got 15 bills passed, and 11 of them were sent to the governor.
SPORTS
MLS: Austin FC defeated New York Red Bulls 2-1 behind goals from Guilherme Biro and Brandon Vazquez on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium, earning the team’s second consecutive win. (Austin FC)
NEXT ON THE SCHEDULE:
MLB: Two for Texas.
Rookie Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking RBI single off closer Jhoan Duran with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Houston Astros a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. (Yahoo! Sports)
Adolis García delivered his sixth career walk-off hit with an RBI single with two out in the 11th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Astros and Rangers conclude their series against the Twins and White Sox, respectively, today.
Texas, the second largest US state at 268,596 sq mi, is larger than France, Ukraine, and Madagascar, fitting 173 Rhode Islands within its borders.
It’s difficult to truly comprehend how expansive the Lone Star State is until you travel it border to border.
