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A suspect was arrested in connection with threats made against state lawmakers who planned to attend Saturday's "No Kings" protest at the Texas Capitol in Austin, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
More than 40 Democratic lawmakers wrote a letter to state leaders expressing concerns about political violence following the La Grange arrest and
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas DPS makes arrest after warning state lawmakers of “credible threats” tied to Capitol protestThe agency said there was no additional active threat, as Austin demonstrators took aim at the Trump administration.
Millions of people across the country protested the Trump administration across on Saturday, including in Austin.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSNAustin anti-ICE protests: City prepares for planned demonstrationsThe City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, to help local law enforcement manage protests against President Donald Trump and the ongoing federal immigration raids.
AUSTIN, Texas — As the official "No Kings" protest at the Texas Capitol ended, police closed a number of streets in Downtown Austin as protesters began walking through downtown.
Multiple rallies are planned across Texas cities this week for "No Kings Day" on Saturday, June 14, from the Panhandle to South Texas. The protests are being organized through "50501," the grassroots movement facilitating independent organization across the U.S.
The “No Kings” day of action happened the same day as, and in opposition to, a Washington, D.C. military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday. Planning for the parade began two years ago and was intended to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
Demonstrations in McAllen, Midland, Odessa, Austin and elsewhere in Texas were largely peaceful, as some protests went well into the night.