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2024 Texas election live updates: May 4 elections underway in Austin area

May 4 is Election Day in Texas and there are several Austin area races and propositions on the ballot. Follow for live updates.

Houston Chronicle · 3h

It's Election Day in low-profile races for Texas Senate seat, county appraisal districts

With a Texas Senate seat and three new spots on the local appraisal district board up for grabs, Harris County residents are heading to the polls today.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 4h

Texas Senate special election Saturday previews Democratic primary runoff coming later this month

Jarvis Johnson and Molly Cook are vying to finish John Whitmire’s unexpired term. They’ll compete again for the nomination to a full term in a May 28 runoff.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 3h

Get real-time Texas election results for key Austin area races

It's Election Day in Texas and voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots. See real-time local election results when polls close.

Austin, opioid

USA Today on MSN · 1d

Officials say opioid 'outbreak' in Austin, Texas, linked to 9 deaths and 75 overdoses

According to a county spokesperson, toxicology reports suggest that the nine people who died in Austin, Texas, this week had ingested fentanyl.

CNN on MSN · 2d

‘Deadly batch’ of opioids suspected in a sudden outbreak of overdoses in Austin, Texas

Austin police are investigating a sudden surge in suspected opioid overdoses in the Texas capital, with dozens of reported cases in just two days this week.

KVUE on MSN · 1d

Death toll in Austin overdose outbreak could be as high as 9 despite apparent slowdown

Since Monday, Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) has responded to 79 suspected overdoses and confirmed four people have died. That number could rise to nine as the medical examiner's office investigates.

Gaza, aid

Associated Press · 1d

Austin confident on security of US troops building aid pier in Gaza Strip

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke Thursday in Hawaii about the security of U.S. troops building an aid pier in the Gaza Strip, saying there was "no credible information" they would be a target for militants.

USA Today · 1d

Graphics show how US is building Gaza pier to aid population isolated by Israel-Hamas war

The U.N. says not enough food is getting to people trapped in Gaza because of the Israel-Hamas war. A U.S.-built floating pier may ease the crisis.

Voice of America · 15h

Austin: No sign of Hamas attack on US troops building pier

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says Hamas does not appear poised to attack U.S. forces who are building a pier off the Gaza coast to deliver aid to the war-torn strip by sea. A mortar attack targeted the pier site earlier but caused no injuries.

Austin FC, Vancouver Whitecaps

Austin American-Statesman on … · 16h

Austin FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC: Our MLS prediction and preview are in

Following its best performance of the year in a 2-0 dismantling of the Los Angeles Galaxy at Q2 Stadium, the Verde & Black take to the road to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Though Vancouver is technically third in the West with 17 points,

ESPN · 10h

Expecting big crowd, Whitecaps take on surging Austin FC

During the five-game stretch, Austin FC have won their past two outings by shutout and have scored nine goals. Austin (4-3-3, 15 points) is winning with a team-first style that is pleasing to coach Josh Wolff.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Austin brings shutout streak into matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps

The Whitecaps are 4-2-0 against Western Conference opponents. The Whitecaps rank 10th in the Western Conference with 42 shots on goal, averaging 4.7 per game. The Whitecaps are al

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One arrested on unrelated charge after string of drug overdoses in Austin, police say

The criminal investigation into a spate of possible opioid overdoses has not pointed to a "single organized group," police ...

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Austin Police honoring fallen officers at memorial event

The Austin Police Department is honoring all 29 police officers who died in the line of duty at its Biannual Austin Police ...

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UT Austin students get civil rights group's help for Latinx Graduation canceled by DEI cuts

A Latinx Graduation ceremony at UT Austin eliminated by DEI cuts that celebrates students' Hispanic heritage will take place ...

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Austin City Council at odds with Texas AG over transgender protections

The Austin City Council passed a resolution ensuring transgender people may receive gender reassignment therapy.

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Eastbound Austin Bluffs closure for water valve project

According to Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities), crews will begin the installation of the final two valves for ...

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Arrest made in connection with overdose spike in Austin that led to 9 deaths

AUSTIN, Texas – A man was arrested in connection with a spike of opioid overdoses that caused nine deaths in Austin this week. Johnny Wright, 55, was seen handing narcotics to customers on Monday ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN1d

Watch a conversation on the UT-Austin protests and the state of free speech on college campuses

An American Civil Liberties Union of Texas attorney and a UT-Austin professor discussed how free speech has been protected ...

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Yelp ranks these four Austin staples among the top 100 local businesses in the US

Yelp ranked four Austin staples among the best local businesses in the U.S. Here's who made the list and why they made the ...

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6 neighborhoods to vote on whether or not to leave the city of Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — Saturday, May 4 is election day, and there’s several propositions on the ballot that could impact areas on ...

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