Austin American-Statesman

The Austin American-Statesman serves as the primary daily newspaper for Austin, which is the capital of Texas. This publication is owned by Gannett Co., Inc.

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Austin funeral home owner charged with abusing corpses

1 day ago | statesman.com | Dante Motley |Tony Plohetski

An Austin funeral home owner has been charged with multiple felonies after police accused her of tampering with bodies and fabricating death certificates. Adeline Bui was arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with a government record. Her Travis County Jail records and police affidavits became public Wednesday. She could not immediately be reached for comment.
Texas football: Even without a spring game, the Longhorns will be kept busy on Saturday

1 day ago | statesman.com | Danny Davis

The Longhorns will participate in their final practice of the spring, there's a meet-and-greet with fans that's scheduled for the afternoon, and the program will be keeping tabs on the NFL draft throughout the day to see where its former players land. And then, of course, there's prom. "I've got 22 guys that should still be in high school (and some) have prom this weekend," Texas coach Steve Sarkisian explained after practice on Tuesday.
RFK Jr. exaggerates share of autistic population with severe limitations

2 days ago | statesman.com | Louis Jacobson

RFK Jr. exaggerates share of autistic population with severe limitationsLouis Jacobson | PolitiFact.comU.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attracted notice — and in some quarters, outrage — for remarks about autism, a topic he’s clashed with scientists on for years.
Director of the embattled Texas Lottery Commission resigns as agency's controversy swirls

2 days ago | statesman.com | John C. Moritz

The executive director of the embattled Texas Lottery Commission resigned his post Monday after a tumultuous one-year run as the leader of the state's retail gambling enterprise that brings $2 billion a year to the treasury. Ryan Mindell's departure was officially announced without comment by the lottery.
Texas Lottery results: Powerball, Lotto Texas winning numbers for April 19, 2025

4 days ago | statesman.com | Maria Gonzalez |María Cortés González |Maria Gonzalez

Texas Lottery results: Powerball, Lotto Texas winning numbers for April 19, 2025Show Caption Hide Caption Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favorOdds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you're more likely to land than big bucks. The Texas Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Texas baseball vs Auburn game score: Live updates, how to watch Saturday

5 days ago | statesman.com | Danny Davis

The consensus No. 1 team in college baseball, Texas will attempt to secure a sweep of No. 9 Auburn. Texas has won all six of its SEC series this season, and have swept Mississippi State, Missouri and Georgia. Stay tuned for live updates. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Texas vs Auburn baseball: Live updatesThis section will be filled in once the game starts.
Texas softball vs LSU game score: Live score as Longhorns in must-win game three

5 days ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

Texas softball vs LSU game score: Live score as Longhorns in must-win game three Zoe Collins RathAustin American-StatesmanWith the series even, Texas softball is in a must-win situation against LSU on Saturday to help boost its RPI ranking for a postseason run. The No. 3 Longhorns (40-6, 12-5 SEC) couldn't carry over their game one momentum to game two in a 6-1 loss to No. 9 LSU (36-9, 9-8) Friday night, evening the series. Texas had only four hits, compared to LSU's eight.
The Neill-Cochran House Museum hosts Easter Egg Dye-o-Rama, see photos

5 days ago | statesman.com | Mikala Compton

The Neill-Cochran House Museum hosts Easter Egg Dye-o-Rama, see photos Mikala ComptonLucia Harper, 4, shows off a sticker as she decorates her dyed egg during The Neill-Cochran House Museum's Easter Egg Dye-o-Rama event on Friday, April 18, 2025. The museum hosted a free day of activities including Easter egg dyeing, live music, scavenger hunts and lawn games.
Texas A&M baseball vs Arkansas game score: Live updates, how to watch doubleheader

6 days ago | statesman.com | Tony Catalina

It's quite evident that the preseason No. 1 Texas A&M baseball team is hitting its stride, and no one wants to see the Aggies in the opposite dugout right now. They have slowly but surely regained the form that many had believed they were capable of before the season started. More: Texas A&M baseball midseason grades: Aggies' starters solid; defense, bullpen struggleNow, more than two weeks later, A&M prepares for another doubleheader, this time against No. 2 Arkansas.
Texas A&M softball vs Missouri updates: Aggies look to sweep Tigers in series' Game 3

6 days ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

The Aggies (39-5, 13-3) won twice against Missouri to extend their 12-game win streak and guarantee another series victory. A&M will go for the sweep Friday and the American-Statesman will have live updates from the game. Thursday night, the Aggies were pushed both games. In game one, Mac Barbara's three-run home run in the first put the Aggies out front early and they added a run throughout the game. But a Missouri grand slam in the sixth put the Tigers ahead.