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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson comments on anti-ICE protests
Mayor Kirk Watson -- at a press conference related to updates regarding the opioid death epidemic on Tuesday -- answered a ...
Austin mayor says National Guard is prepared to assist DPS during Saturday's protest
Mayor Kirk Watson said the city of Austin has been notified that the National Guard is prepared to assist during Saturday's ...
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Hundreds expected to gather at Texas Capitol for 'No Kings' protest against Trump administration
Thousands of "No Kings" protests are set to take place across the country on Saturday. They will coincide with a military ...
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Austin anti-ICE protests: City prepares for planned demonstrations
The City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide ...
LIVE: Austin 'No Kings' protesters disperse, crowd chants to 'take the streets'
Texas DPS officers will close the Capitol early ahead of Saturday's protest to ensure safety, but organizers say 'No Kings' ...
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Austin Mayor Confirms National Guard Standby as City Prepares for Weekend Protests While Local Officials Voice Concerns Over Military Presence
Austin's mayor confirms National Guard on standby for protests, emphasizing peaceful protest and warning against fear ...
What we know about how the Texas National Guard trains for protests, what they’ll bring
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he’s deploying 5,000 Texas National Guard members to cities with planned Anti-Trump ...
APD chief promises restraint from officers ahead of anti-Trump protest
Ahead of an anti-Trump protest Saturday, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis promised that her officers would show more restraint ...
City of Austin reiterates importance of ‘peaceful and safe assembly’ ahead of Saturday protest
The city of Austin is continuing to reiterate the importance of a “peaceful and safe assembly” as a scheduled protest in the city is expected to kick off at 5 p.m. Saturday at the ...