Austin, TX
Evening Briefing Austin June 12
Good evening, Austin. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
After rushing floodwaters in and around San Antonio this morning, finally we begin our trend toward calmer skies. Gradually this unsettled patterns lifts and rain chances slip below 20% into the upcoming weekend. Don’t get too excited about this shift though as heat index values burst on the scene, making it suddenly feel like 102-108 in the afternoon.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. City of Austin to rename road with Confederate ties
The Austin City Council voted on June 5 to rename a South Austin street with Confederate ties.
In southwest Austin, Plantation Road connects Brodie Lane and Longview Road within Kincheonville, a freedmen’s settlement established by Thomas Wesley Kincheon and his wife Mary in 1865.
2. Abbott says over 5,000 Texas National Guard members deployed ahead of ‘No Kings Day,’ immigration protests
Ahead of protests against President Donald Trump and ongoing federal immigration raids, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops and 2,000 state police officers across the state.
Protesters block the driveway to a federal building as police stand guard in Santa Ana, Calif., on Monday, June 9, 2025. (Jeff Gritchen/The Orange County Register via AP)
3. Troops begin detaining immigrants in national defense zone at border in escalation of military role
U.S. troops have begun directly detaining immigrants accused of trespassing on a recently designated national defense zone along the southern U.S. border, in an escalation of the military’s enforcement role, authorities said Wednesday.
4. Kennedy names 8 vaccine committee replacements, including COVID shot critic
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the panel that he abruptly dismissed earlier this week.
They include a scientist who researched mRNA vaccine technology and transformed into a conservative darling for his criticisms of COVID-19 vaccines, and a leading critic of pandemic-era lockdowns.
Notes for Tomorrow
Friday, June 13
- Parole hearing for brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez
- ULA rocket launches, carrying batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet network constellation
In Case You Missed It
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) poses for photos during a WNBA basketball media day in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Paige Bueckers becomes 2nd rookie in WNBA history to score 35 points in single game
The Dallas Wings fell to the Phoenix Mercury 93-80 Thursday night, but that didn’t stop Paige Bueckers from having a reason to celebrate. Just one month into her first season in the WNBA, the Wings guard became only the second rookie in league history to score 35 points in a single game.
Austin, TX
Hugo Lloris sets mark with 5th straight shutout as LAFC draws Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Hugo Lloris finished with two saves for Los Angeles FC in a record fifth straight shutout to begin a season, and Brad Stuver stopped the only shot he faced for Austin FC in a scoreless draw on Saturday night.
Lloris and LAFC (4-0-1) began the season with four shutout victories, just one of four teams in league history to accomplish the feat. His scoreless stretch of 450 minutes is the longest in league history to begin a season.
Lloris nearly surrendered his first goal of the season in the 63rd minute, but a Myrto Uzuni netter off a corner kick by Facundo Torres was disallowed after Ilie Sánchez was charged with a foul following a video review — and that led to a yellow card on Uzuni.
Neither keeper faced a shot on goal in a scoreless first half.
Austin (1-2-2) swept LAFC last year during the regular season but couldn’t get past the Western Conference stalwarts in the playoffs. Both of the club’s losses this season have come on the road.
LAFC eliminated Alajuelense on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The club is 7-0-2 so far through all competitions.
LAFC began the day tied with the Vancouver Whitecaps for first place in the hotly-contested West.
LAFC: Hosts Orlando City on April 4.
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Austin soul food staple Hoover’s Cooking to close after nearly 30 years
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin’s east side culinary legend Hoover Alexander is retiring after 50 years, closing all services at his iconic restaurant Hoover’s Cooking on May 31.
While the Manor Road soul food spot is ending its sit down dining service, it will still book private events through the summer.
The restaurant blends Alexander’s culinary expertise in southern, Tex-Mex, cajun food and barbecue. The fifth-generation Texan and native Austinite first opened Hoover’s Cooking in 1998. His passion for farm-to-table cooking later led him to open a food trailer focused on fresh food and promoting urban gardens and balanced eating.
Hoover’s is hosting a Juneteenth week bash on June 15 to celebrate Alexander’s legacy.
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Oregon vs. Texas game time set for 2026 NCAA Tournament second round
Oregon basketball vs. Virginia Tech highlights, recap after Ducks’ win
Register-Guard reporter Alec Dietz breaks down Oregon women’s basketball’s opening-round win vs. Virginia Tech in the NCAA tournament.
Oregon will play host Texas at 5 p.m. PT, March 22 in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament at Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
The game will be televised live on ESPN.
The No. 8 seed Ducks (23-11) are coming off a 70-60 win against No. 9 Virginia Tech in a first-round game Friday morning. The No. 1 Longhorns (32-3) demolished No. 16 Missouri State, 87-45, in their first-round game Friday.
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When is Oregon vs. Texas in Women’s March Madness?
The No. 8 Ducks and No. 1 Longhorns will play at 5 p.m. PT Sunday at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The winner will advance to the Sweet 16 and a game March 28 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Oregon vs. Texas predictions
The Ducks were sharp in their win against the Hokies, with Katie Fiso leading the way as the point guard had 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting. Mia Jacobs had 13 points and Ehis Etute had 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Beating the Longhorns will be a significantly more challenging task. Texas is 19-0 at home this season and has wins against No. 1 seeds South Carolina and UCLA.
All-American junior forward Madison Booker leads the Longhorns in scoring (18.9) and rebounding (6.5). She had had 14 points and 12 rebounds in Friday’s win against Missouri State.
Where to watch Oregon vs. Texas
The game between the Ducks and Longhorns will be televised live on ESPN.
Chris Hansen covers University of Oregon football, men’s basketball, track and field, cross country and softball for The Register-Guard. You can reach him at chansen@registerguard.com.
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