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Will This Bill Save or Scuttle California's Builder's Remedy?

Plus: Sen. John Fetterman introduces a new zoning reform bill, U.C. Berkeley finally beats the NIMBYs in court, and Austin's unwise "equity overlay."

Reason

A trip around the Copa América 2024 venues: Austin, Texas

Everything you need to know about the city of Austin, one of three Texas cities to host Copa América 2024

Latin Times

Close Call: Fedex Plane Nearly Collides With Southwest Jet

Investigation reveals a near-collision incident between FedEx cargo plane and Southwest Airlines jet in Austin, Texas, prompting safety concerns in U.S. av...

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Englewood dad fatally shot in his home was family's protector, fiancée says

"I will continue to let my kids know how much he did love them, how much of a leader he was, and how much positivity he instilled in them as children," Jennifer Lacey said about her fiancé, Antwan Washington.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brainstorm Expands Operations in N. America with New Office and Staff

Thierry Gonzalo joins Brainstorm’s US team as Senior Solutions Architect in its new Austin office

TV Tech

Shakira, Los Tigres del Norte, Banda MS headline Los Ángeles' Bésame Mucho, the anti-reggaeton festival

Where, where to buy the tickets and more

Latin Times

Tacos, Sandwiches, and Zoning

Plus: Austin shrinks its minimum lot sizes, Florida builds on past zoning reforms, and Arizona passes ADU and missing middle bills.

Reason

F1 eyeing new races in Asia, not US, amid wild Chicago rumours

Since US-based Liberty Media took over F1 in 2017, it has made untapping the series' potential in America one of its key priorities, adding races in Miami and Las Vegas to its existing grand prix in Austin.

Autosport

Amid wild Chicago rumours, F1 eyes more races in Asia

Since US-based Liberty Media took over F1 in 2017, it has made untapping the series' potential in the US one of its key priorities, adding races in Miami and Las Vegas to its existing US Grand Prix in Austin.

Motorsport

Austin enacts sweeping reforms to cut down housing costs

City leaders and advocates hope reducing the size of lots used to build homes will increase housing supply.

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Austin Judges Shop For Cases With "Mutual Consent"

Cases in the Austin Division of the Western District of Texas are not "randomly" assigned.

The Texas Tribune

Revisiting the protest movements at the University of Texas

Protests have been a century-long tradition at UT-Austin, and The Daily Texan, the student newspaper, has faithfully covered and recorded these significant historical events.

The Texas Tribune

New $305 million Austin State Hospital unveiled as Texas revamps psychiatric system

The facility has 240 single-person rooms, a basketball gym and outdoor courtyards. It’s part of a $2.5 billion overhaul of the state’s mental health hospital system.

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How U.S. Rep. Mike McCaul helped convince Speaker Mike Johnson to support Ukraine aid

McCaul, R-Austin, furiously advocated for the Louisiana Republican to advance the $60.8 billion aid bill to boost Ukraine’s arsenal against Russia.

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Autosport

Who is Abbi Pulling? An insight into the F1 Academy star

Pulling became the first female driver to ever win a race in the British Formula 4 Championship by taking the chequered flag at Brands Hatch. It was a faultless drive from the 21-year-old, who started in pole position before winning the second race of the weekend by 5.5 seconds to…

The Texas Tribune

Texas leaders zero in on exploding hemp market

Thousands of hemp dispensaries have sprung up in Texas in the years since consumable hemp became legal.

The Texas Tribune

Mexican citizens in Texas prepare to vote in landmark presidential election

People living in Texas who have registered to vote in the Mexican elections could elect the country’s first female president next month.

Autosport

How best-ever Miami GP defied fears over a Vegas F1 hangover

Just over five months on from a frantic – but highly successful – inaugural Vegas street race, a third Miami GP might have felt a little old hat for America's recently acquired passion for F1. Had Miami been trumped?

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ DEI ban almost ended cultural graduations. Latina students at UT-Austin fought to keep theirs.

Graduating students raised funds and took the lead organizing smaller ceremonies meant to highlight their identities and cultural heritage.

Reason

Justice Kavanaugh Speaks at the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference

Today Justice Kavanaugh spoke at the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference in Austin. I was pleased this session was open to the press, and saw several reporters in the room. The Washington Post has an early report. Chief Judge Richman interviewed Justice Kavanaugh. It was a very engaging exchange. I thought…

Autosport

Why Miami isn’t feeling any heat from Las Vegas F1 competition

Speaking exclusively to Autosport during last weekend’s third Miami GP at the Hard Rock Stadium, Epp said that the advent of a third grand prix in America – last November’s Las Vegas GP – expands the scope to distinguish them from one another. As a result, this means they can differentiate…

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