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Austin protest: Thousands gather at Texas Capitol to rally against Trump policies
Thousands protest at Texas Capitol
Thousands of demonstrators were gathered for the President’s Day march and rally at the Texas State Capitol in Downtown Austin on Monday afternoon.
AUSTIN, Texas – Thousands of demonstrators were gathered for the President’s Day march and rally at the Texas State Capitol in Downtown Austin on Monday afternoon.
Several protesters had signs that specifically called out Elon Musk and Doge.
The 50501 movement led the nationwide protests.
It stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day. The Monday demonstration marked the second protest they organized this month.
President’s Day protest at the Capitol
Local perspective:
“Democracy is under attack,” chanted protesters.
“Donald Trump is stealing American jobs, an immigrant did not steal my job,” said Kristin Jenn, a protester.
Crowds of protesters voiced their feelings against President Donald Trump and his policies.
One protester yelled with a megaphone, “There is no such thing as an illegal person on stolen land.”
Protests against Trump’s policies in Austin
There have been demonstrators across the country as part of a national day of protest. They are speaking out against the Trump administration and policies, they argue, are hurting communities
They were posted with statements including ‘Trump is not the people’s president,’ ‘No kings on President’s Day,’ and ‘Impeach Trump.’
“I was given a verbal offer for my dream park for my first permanent national park ranger job on January 10,” said Jenn. “Two days after the election, myself, and my new supervisor, received a formal email saying this job no longer exists.”
Some people, like Jenn, were there to bring attention to the mass federal worker layoffs.
“I had to apply for unemployment, and on the very same day I did that, Elon Musk tweeted a meme calling the 10% of the poorest Americans members of the parasite class,” said Jenn.
Gov. Abbott speaks on job cuts
What they’re saying:
During a Monday press conference, Governor Greg Abbott answered questions about job cuts.
“As the Trump administration has stepped into this, they are realizing the magnitude of the way that money has been wasted or spent fraudulently,” said Governor Abbott.
The Source: Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin’s Katie Pratt
AUSTIN, Texas — APD SWAT responded to a barricaded subject in East Austin Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the incident took place near the 3400 block of Kay St., and officers responded to the call at around 1:30 p.m.
Once officers arrived, they made contact with a victim who “advised of circumstances that met the state law requirement of assault with a deadly weapon family violence.” Shortly after, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence.
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Austin Police officers, SWAT, hostage negotiators, and Austin-Travis County EMS were still on the scene and the suspect was still barricaded as of 6:15 p.m.
People are being encouraged to avoid the area due to increased police presence, or stay in a safe location if they are unable to avoid the area.
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This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
A 27-year-old Pflugerville man faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing his parents and his brother, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of 62-year-old Armand, 63-year-old Jami and 31-year-old Noah Dahan were found by deputies conducting a welfare check Thursday at their home on Civorno Drive. Deputies said the victims had suffered gunshot wounds. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/tcso-pflugerville-triple-homicide/
AUSTIN, Texas — The Long Center just dropped details on The Drop-In, a free summer concert series on the outdoor H-E-B Stage.
The Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series, which is partnered with KUTX 98.9, begins May 21 and takes place every Thursday except July 2.
On Friday, the center released the 23 artists performing:
- Bonnie Montgomery
- CAZAYOUX
- Como Las Movies
- Fastball
- Felt Out
- francene rouelle
- Girl Guitar’s Rhinestone Renegades
- Grace Sorensen
- Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
- Hayden Butler
- Jackie Venson
- Je’Texas
- KindKeith
- Lew Apollo
- Lindsay Beaver
- Los Desechos
- LUCIRI
- Mean Jolene
- Paige Plaisance
- Ruthie Craft
- Sue Foley
- Sweet Limb
- The Magic Rockers of Texas
A social media poster for the event also featured a redacted performer’s name, hinting at a surprise guest.
On Monday, the Long Center will open RSVPs for The Drop-In, with Long Center members getting first dibs on those RSVPs. Members also enjoy early entrance and a special lounge.
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