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  Evans was killed Friday when Noah Green, 25, rammed his car into him and fellow Officer Ken Shaver before hitting a barricade on the north side of the Capitol grounds. Green was shot dead when he exited the car with a knife in his hand; Shaver was hospitalized overnight and released the next day.   Evans family released a statement to the media on Tuesday afternoon describing him as "the best father, son, brother, and friend anyone could ever hope for. His death has left a gaping void i...

Horoscope and birthdays for April 8, 2021 Francis Drake Thursday, April 8, 2021 ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You feel restless today. You have that feeling you’re waiting for something but you’re not sure what. You’re all dressed up with no place to go. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A friend might surprise you by doing or saying something unexpected today. Or, possibly, you will meet someone who is a real character. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Be aware of what you say and do today, becaus...

Today’s Highlight in History: On April 8, 1864, the United States Senate passed, 38-6, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolishing slavery. (The House of Representatives passed it in January 1865; the amendment was ratified and adopted in December 1865.) On this date: In 1513, explorer Juan Ponce de Leon and his expedition began exploring the Florida coastline. In 1820, the Venus de Milo statue was discovered by a farmer on the Greek island of Milos. In 1911, an explosion at the...

One of the goals of the voting rights reform bill, recently passed by House Democrats and facing a uphill battle in the Senate, is to end gerrymandering. It is...

The state is expected to receive three new U.S. House seats. But those looking to expand the GOP majority in the congressional delegation won’t have an easy task.

Lloyd Doggett (Photo by Jana Birchum) Whos your congressperson? Here in Austin we have six to choose from, a real variety pack. It could, sadly, be someone who voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election, a position backed by literally dozens of Austinites. Even the two very conservative reps from Travis County – Michael McCaul and Chip Roy – thought that was crazy talk. But still, at least 250,000 of us are "represented" in the Peoples House by John Carter, Pete Sess...

Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor - Rep. John Turner, charter schools, voting rights, China, Amazon, vaccines for seniors Readers enjoyed the article on State Rep. John Turner, believe charter schools don’t meet all students’ needs, agree with the editorial supporting a new Voting Rights Act, worry about China, defend Amazon and worry about seniors being able to sign up for the COVID vaccine. State Rep. John Turner as seen on the House floor at the State Capitol of Texas on May 2...

February 1, 2021 312 Today is Tuesday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2021. There are 332 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 2, 1990, in a dramatic concession to South Africa’s Black majority, President F.W. de Klerk lifted a ban on the African National Congress and promised to free Nelson Mandela. On this date: In 1876, the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs was formed in New York. In 1913, New York City’s rebuilt Grand Central Terminal officially opened t...

Todays highlight On Feb. 2, 1990, in a dramatic concession to South Africas Black majority, President F.W. de Klerk lifted a ban on the African National Congress and promised to free Nelson Mandela. On this date 1876: the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs was formed in New York. 1913: New York Citys rebuilt Grand Central Terminal officially opened to the public at one minute past midnight. 1914: Charles Chaplin made his movie debut as the comedy short "Making a Living" was release...

Its a short bill. It turns mugshots into a confidential record unless the accused is fails to show for court, becomes a fugitive, or is convicted. Excerpt from House Bill 1296, introduced by Rep. Shannon Roers Jones (R-Fargo), which would make mugshots a confidential record not available to the public until after conviction or under other circumstances. Not only would this bill better protect the due process rights of the accused — mugshots, for all the reasons described above, are highly pre...