Sanctuary Cities Bill Prompts ACLU Travel Ban: PATCH PM

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33 Texas Companies Among the Best Employers In The US: Forbes
Forbes has released their list of top large and mid-sized companies to work for in the US. Did your company make the list?

ACLU Issues Travel Advisory Against Texas Travel In Light Of Senate Bill 4 Passage
The advisory warns visitors to Texas that rights safeguarded in U.S. Constitution could be compromised in light of anti-immigration measure.

Mayor Turner Rolls Out 2018 Budget, Anticipates Legislative Approval Of Houston's Pension Plan
Budget: Property taxes will increase .6 percent and sales taxes will increase by one percent in fiscal year 2018.

Dozens Of Cars Vandalized In Pflugerville Over The Course Of One Month
More than 40 automobiles have been vandalized through the use of rocks, BB guns, club or bat, causing thousands of dollars in damage.

Travis County Commissioners Court Extends Memorial Day Fireworks Selling Season
Officials cited popular demand for lengthening the time in which to buy pyrotechnics, but fire marshal reminds public to exercise caution

Metallica Pop-Up Store Set To Rock Your Fashion World
The band is coming to town in June, and they'll be accompanied by an abundance of merchandise

Long-Awaited Round Rock Multipurpose Complex Scheduled For Opening
Facility at Old Settlers Park featuring two championship fields, eight multipurpose ones expected to draw thousands for athletic play.

Man Kills Intruder Who Had Tied Up Family In Houston Home Break-In
Family of four was rescued by their uncle, who lives next door; two suspects are at large.

Magnolia West High School Student Killed Weeks Before Graduation
19-year old is killed with his brother swerved to avoid a car that pulled into his path, rolling several times: Investigators said.

Fort Worth Cockfighting Raid Results In Arrests, Seized Birds
Police in Fort Worth find 28 hens,16 roosters, and seven chicks dead in a backyard; three men face charges.

Recycling Event Set For Bellaire on Saturday, May 13
Bring your paper, car batteries, scrap metal, bicycles, and old computers to 7008 South Rice Avenue

Austin Cop Suspended After Allegedly Sharing Sexual Assault Case Details With Suspect
Carlos Mayfield accessed information related to a case he wasn't even assigned to at the behest of an ex-girlfriend who is suspect's mother.

Proposed Bill Would Allow Adoption Agencies To Ban Gays, Muslims, Jews, Interfaith Couples
'Freedom to Serve Children Act' would enable private, state-funded agencies to restrict adoptions they object to on religious grounds.