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Texas Transportation Officials Sets Meeting Updating Statewide Transportation Improvements Program
The meeting in South Austin is designed to receive public comment on May revisions to metropolitan and statewide planning.

4 Teens Shot At Houston Area Apartment Complex
Police are looking for the person who shot four teens during an argument at a north Houston apartment complex.

George H.W. Bush Celebrates His 93rd BirthdayFormer president won't skydive this year: "We hid his parachute," chief of staff jokes.

Navy Commissions USS Gabrielle Giffords In Galveston
The USS Gabrielle Giffords is only the 16th US Navy ship to bear a woman’s name.

Battleship Texas Closed After Huge Hole Found In Ship’s Hull: Repair crews spent 15 hours pumping water from the ship so repairs could be made early Monday

Central Texas Congressman's Twitter Mass Blocking Of Dissenters Inspires Line Of T-Shirts
Like Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Bill Flores does not abide by dissenters tweeting him, likening criticism as sassing at one's grandmother.

Smoked Brisket Tacos: Your Heights Dish Of The Week
We're talking a hearty, wholly satisfying brunch plate, on the menu now at FM Kitchen + Bar.

Austin-Based We Are Blood To Commemorate World Blood Donor Day With Calls To Help Save Lives
Local group saves lives daily in Central Texas by providing blood and platelets to more than 40 medical facilities in its 10-county region.

3 Chicago Men Charged With Murder After Craigslist-Advertised Pot Sale Goes Awry In South Austin
Cutberto Moran-Ayala, 26, met the men to sell marijuana, only to be gunned down at the scene and dying later of his injuries.

Driver Ejected From Pickup After Hitting Side Of Warehouse
Witnesses said the driver of the pickup ran a stop sign, clipped a curb and him the side of a warehouse: Police

Two Children Die After Mother 'Intentionally' Left Them In Car Overnight: Sheriff The mother is facing charges of child abandonment and those charges could be upgraded.

Father's Day Gifts For Your Texas Dad
There's still time to buy him a present he will remember for a long time.

4th Of July Celebrations In Houston: Fireworks, Music And More
There will be activities galore, from Bellaire to The Woodlands and everywhere in between

• Man Shoots Would-Be Robber Who Tried To Steal Cellphone
• Pasadena Voters Elect Isbell Ally Jeff Wagner In Heated Mayoral Runoff
• New Nonstop Service To Seattle Launched At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
• Stranger Gives Slacks Off His Legs So Jean-Wearing Senior Could Walk Across Stage
• Woman Critically Injured After Fall At Barton Creek Greenbelt
• Pflugerville Woman Charged With Aiming Gun At Estranged Husband As He Retrieved His Things

• Slut-Shaming’ Mall Cop Kicks Out Michigan Shopper
• NBA Record Price Paid For Playoff Tickets
• Sandy Hook Families Upset By Alex Jones Interview
• Defense Rests In Bill Cosby Trial
• 9th Circuit Upholds Travel Ban Block