Texas Lawmakers Duck And Cover When Gunman Shoots Up Ballfield|Patch PM

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Texas Lawmakers Come Under Gunfire While Practicing For Charity Game: The gunman, identified as James T. Hodgkinson, 66, was shot and killed by police.

Staffer For Austin Congressman Among Victims Of Virginia Baseball Field Shooting: Congressman Roger Williams said one of his aides is receiving medical treatment after a gunman fired at the team he's coached since 2013.

Houston Man Among Five Wounded In DC Shooting: Zack Barth is a congressional aide to U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, who was coaching the team at the time of the shooting.

Former Death Row Inmate Sues Houston, Harris County: Alfred Dewayne Brown was convicted of murder in 2003 and exonerated in 2015.

Serial Criminal Busted With Methamphetamine While Out On Parole: Montgomery County man with a long criminal history faces life behind bars for narcotics arrest: Police

Routine Williamson County Traffic Stop Yields More Than $184K In Cash: Jorge David Canales, 26, and his passenger, Cristina Núñez, 35, were promptly charged with money laundering after the boxed cash was found.

Investigators Bust Meth Ring In Northwest Houston: Deputies responding to a burglary call, stop a car with meth-laced candy stuffed in the trunk

Suspects In North Austin Firearms Dealer Robbery Sought By Police: Pair is accused of stealing firearms at 12000 block of Roxie Drive, including an MP-5 fully automatic machine gun, police said.

University of Texas Marine Science Institute Uses Fish Mating Sounds To Stem Over-Fishing: incredibly loud sounds spawning fish make are meant to lure mates, but also yield a dead giveaway to fishermen looking for an easy catch

Menil Collection To Close For Eight Months In 2018: A major maintenance project — including flooring and a fire-detection system — is planned

Houston Restaurant Warnings For June 6-13: Bean Issues: Food stored at unsafe temperatures and ice slime return this week.

Patch Drinks: Watch Tony's Kennady Cosby Make a Peppered Pisco: This spicy-sweet cocktail with a smoky character is perfect for Father's Day.

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• Magnolia’s "The Learning Experience" Hosts Fundraiser For Child With Chronic Kidney Disease
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Designated Texas State Botanic Garden, Arboretum

National Headlines

• Virginia Congressional Shooting: Rep. Steve Scalise Critically Wounded, 4 Others Injured; Suspect Dead
• 4th Person Charged In Female Genital Mutilation
• How Police Won In Congressional 'Killing Field'
• Sandy Hook Group Pens Open Letter to NBC Chairman
• Bald Eagle Rescued After Hotel Window Crash

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