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Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 more UT-Austin protesters

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2 years ago

June 26, 2024

Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 more UT-Austin protesters

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Criminal charges were dropped against 79 people arrested at a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin on April 29. Travis County Attorney Delia Garza announced the charges would be dismissed at a press conference on Wednesday.

The protesters were charged with criminal trespass, a Class B misdemeanor. Although the arrests met the initial requirements for probable cause, the County Attorney’s Office could not meet their legal burden to prove these charges beyond a reasonable doubt, Garza said.

There are still a number of other cases with more serious charges related to the April 29 arrests which are still under review, Garza said.

The April 29 arrests were the result of the second police crackdown on pro-Palestine demonstrations at UT-Austin. The first protest, on April 24, resulted in 57 arrests, most of whom were also charged with criminal trespass. Those charges, however, were quickly dismissed because law enforcement lacked probable cause, Garza said.

The police crackdowns on pro-Palestinian protests on April 24 and April 29 at the University of Texas at Austin are part of a larger wave of law enforcement and university administrators responding to pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country.

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Austin soul food staple Hoover’s Cooking to close after nearly 30 years

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March 21, 2026

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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

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March 21, 2026

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Oregon vs. Texas game time set for 2026 NCAA Tournament second round

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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