Amazon Announces Buyout Of Whole Foods|Patch PM

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News Of Whole Foods Sale Seen As Positive Move By Wall Street, Austin Chamber Officials: Whole Foods stock surges nearly 30 percent amid news that Amazon is buying the homegrown organic and natural foods chain for $13.4 billion.

Box Of More Than 1,800 Patient Records Found In Unsecured Dumpster: Compromised information includes telephone numbers, dates of birth, and mailing addresses.

Canine Flu Is Spreading In Texas; Two Cases Reported In Harris County: Medical officials warn dog owners to consult with veterinarians if Fido or Lady seem lethargic.

Texas Attorney General Applauds Deferred Action for Parents of Americans Rescinding: The Obama-era measure would have protected some 5 million immigrants from deportation by allowing them to secure work permits.

Texas Passes Law Allowing Faith-Based Agencies To Deny Gay Parents From Adopting Kids: HB 3859 gains approval even as the state struggles mightily to overcome a critical shortage of homes for abused and neglected children.

The Aggie Expressway Sparks Debate In Montgomery County Commissioners Court: The 249 tollway project will be partially funded by TxDOT, will be tolled between Houston and Navasota.

AG Named Special Prosecutor In David Temple Case: Temple, spent nearly 10 years in prison for his wife’s murder and was released in December, could get a new trial

Man Jailed After Firing Off Shotgun Blast At Cyclist To 'Blow Off Steam' In South Austin
Merrick David Isaacks, 19, had reportedly gotten into a fight with his girlfriend when he asked a friend to drive him around town to unwind.

Grandparents Find 2-Year Old Grandson Face Down In Pool: Grandfather who’d put a move on for his grandson, came back and found him missing: Police

Battleship Texas Monument To Reopen To Tourist This Weekend: Officials closed the monument last weekend after a severe hull breach was discovered below the water line.

Free Downtown Austin Parking On Wednesday Nights Soon To Be Thing Of The Past: City council decision was in response to 19 downtown stakeholders, including the Downtown Austin Alliance, proposing the measure.

Movies Out This Weekend: 'Cars 3,' 'Rough Night,' And 'The Book of Henry'
Scarlett Johansson in a chick flick or Mandy Moore in a deep-sea drama? Find out what to see and what to skip, plus a flick for the family.

More Local Headlines

• Atascocita CureFest Founder Succumbs to Cancer
• Missouri City Hosts Juneteenth Celebration
• Treadsack Restaurant Group Principals Sued By Chef's Father
• Juneteenth Festival Scheduled This Weekend In Round Rock
• Concrete Poured For First Of 75 Bus Stops Planned Throughout Round Rock

National Headline

• HB 3859 Allows Banning Gay Couples From Adopting
• Here's What Amazon Buying Whole Foods Means
• Guilty Verdict In Texting Suicide Case
• Kellyanne Conway: If I Were Shot, Some Would Cheer
• Georgia Inmates Were Held At Gunpoint By Homeowner: Authorities

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