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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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A's at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

1 day ago | statesman.com | Jess Root

A's at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions Jess RootThe A's (21-20) visit the LA Dodgers (27-14) to open a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the A's vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting, Dodgers won series 2-1 in 2024The A's just wrapped up a 2-4 homestand, losing 4 of their last 5 games before an off day on Monday.
Big 12 football national title odds: Arizona State, Kansas State, Texas Tech contenders?

1 day ago | statesman.com | Jeremy Cluff

Big 12 football national title odds: Arizona State, Kansas State, Texas Tech contenders? Show Caption Hide Caption ASU football's Cam Skattebo, Sam Leavitt celebrate Big 12 title winCam Skattebo and Sam Leavitt celebrate during halftime of the AIA Open Division championship after beating Iowa State to win the Big 12 championship. Are any teams in the conference considered College Football Playoff national championship contenders?
Texas Legislature fights to protect bats from being entombed and killed slowly

1 day ago | statesman.com | Jeremy Wallace

Texas’ bat population stands to get new protections under a bill moving through the state Legislature. Under a bill that is scheduled for a vote as early as Tuesday in the Senate, it would be illegal to entomb live bats in an unoccupied structure to kill them. Already, Texas bars people from hunting, killing, possessing or buying and selling bats. “We’ve seen instances where people will come in and spray foam insulation and entomb the bats and then just sweep them out,” state Sen.
Texas Lottery results: Powerball, Lotto Texas winning numbers for May 12, 2025

2 days ago | statesman.com | Maria Cortes Gonzalez |María Cortés González |Maria Gonzalez

The Texas Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at May 12, 2025, results for each game:Powerball15-16-41-48-60, Powerball: 21, Power Play: 3When is the next Powerball drawing?
City and airport officials announce ABIA Atrium Infill Project to increase terminal space

2 days ago | statesman.com | Jay Janner

City and airport officials announce ABIA Atrium Infill Project to increase terminal space Jay JannerMayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes speaks at the announcement of the beginning of construction of the Atrium Infill Project at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Monday May 12, 2025.
When is 'Captain America: Brave New World' coming to Disney+? See Blu-ray release date

2 days ago | statesman.com | Alexis Simmerman

"Captain America: Brave New World," one of Marvel Studios’ biggest films of 2025, premiered in theaters nationwide on Feb. 14.
Go behind the scenes of The Livestrong Foundation and meet President and CEO Suzanne Stone

2 days ago | statesman.com | Mikala Compton

Go behind the scenes of The Livestrong Foundation and meet President and CEO Suzanne Stone Mikala ComptonThe Livestrong Foundation President and CEO Suzanne Stone, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Mikala Compton/American-StatesmanThe Livestrong Foundation President and CEO Suzanne Stone, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Mikala Compton/American-StatesmanThe Livestrong Foundation President and CEO Suzanne Stone, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Texas softball: Longhorns No. 6 overall seed, will open NCAA Tournament v Eastern Illinois

3 days ago | statesman.com | Thomas Jones

Texas softball: Longhorns No. 6 overall seed, will open NCAA Tournament v Eastern Illinois Thomas JonesAustin American-StatesmanTexas (46-10), the No. 6 overall seed, will open the 64-team tournament at McCombs Field Friday at 3:30 p.m. against Eastern Illinois. Michigan and Central Florida will also compete in the Austin regional, with the top team advancing to the NCAA Super Regional round.
Is Trump right that immigrants in U.S. illegally have different due process standards? That’s false

3 days ago | statesman.com | Maria Ramirez Uribe

Donald TrumpStatement: “If people come into our country illegally, there’s a different standard” for due process. President Donald Trump has twice sworn to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States." But about three months after repeating that pledge during his second presidential inauguration, Trump said "I don’t know" when asked whether he needed to uphold the Constitution. Trump was answering a question about whether immigrants in the U.S. illegally are entitled to due process.
Texas A&M vs Oklahoma: SEC softball championship game canceled due to weather

4 days ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

After making its deepest run yet in the SEC softball tournament, No. 1 Texas A&M's chance to challenge No. 2 Oklahoma in the conference title game was canceled. Saturday’s game will not be made up and the two have been named co-champions. The matchup between the Aggies and Sooners was originally scheduled for 4 p.m. CT. But due to heavy rain moving into Athens, Ga., the game was moved up to noon. The weather came sooner than expected, and the game never got began.