Down near Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, there is little room to move. People are spilling into the road near stalls selling flags, T-shirts and lapel badges that read: ‘Science is not a Liberal Conspiracy’ and ‘Protect Kids Not Guns’. As 8pm approaches on this Saturday night in autumn, there are 50,000 people here; some reckon 60,000. Either way, it will come to be regarded as the largest political rally for a single candidate in the United States at least since the presidential election two years ago. And what is extraordinary about this one is that it is for a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, and is being held in deep red Texas. Beto O’Rourke isn’t just any candidate. He represents an energised Democratic party, one that is ploughing head-first into the midterm elections early next month with a renewed sense of optimism. Texas last saw a Democratic presidential candidate win more than 40 years ago, but O’Rourke is part of the … [Read more...] about Taking on Trump: Sweep of Democrat successes predicted in midterms
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Suspected serial killer caught following car chase in Houston-area manhunt
Michelle Homer KHOU-TV, Houston Published 1:09 p.m. UTC Jul 17, 2018 HOUSTON — A suspect in two mattress store murders, the killing of a suburban Houston woman and other unsolved crimes was arrested Tuesday after a car chase. Authorities on Monday identified 46-year-old Jose Rodriguez, 46, as a suspect in the violent crime spree. Rodriguez hasn't been charged in the crimes, but Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted that he's "considered a serial killer, armed and dangerous." "He's been on a rampage in a series of murders," Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said. "Let's get this man off the street as soon as possible." Rodriguez is 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 150 pounds, bald with tattoos on his neck and other parts of his body. He also has a tattoo on the top of his head and may wear ballcaps to cover it up. ► July 15: DNA evidence credited for arrest in 30-year-old cold case► June 6: Phoenix-area murders: Was this the work of a serial killer?► … [Read more...] about Suspected serial killer caught following car chase in Houston-area manhunt
Possible serial killer sought in Houston-area manhunt
HOUSTON -- A manhunt is underway for a "person of strong interest" in a violent crime spree that has left at least three people dead in four days, reports CBS Houston affiliate KHOU-TV. The killing spree started Friday with the slaying of a widow who liked to read the Bible and surprise neighbors with homemade cookies. Houston police announced Monday that murders in two mattress stores could be linked to the killing of the woman, along with other unsolved crimes. They've identified 46-year-old Jose Rodriguez as a suspect in the violent crime spree. Police Chief Art Acevedo and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez held a rare joint news conference Monday evening to warn the public about this "threat to the community." Rodriguez hasn't been charged in the crimes, but Gonzalez tweeted he's "considered a serial killer, armed and dangerous." "He's been on a rampage in a series of murders," Acevedo said. "Let's get this man off the street as soon as possible." Rodriguez is 5'9, about 150 … [Read more...] about Possible serial killer sought in Houston-area manhunt
Stuart Hogg: Scotland captain ‘nervous and buzzing’ to be leading side in USA
By Tom English BBC Scotland 16 Jun From the section Scottish Rugby Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/44505873 Read more about sharing. USA v ScotlandVenue: BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston Date: Sunday, 17 June Kick-off: 02:00 BSTCoverage: Watch on BBC One Scotland (repeated 'as live' at 10:00 BST on BBC Two Scotland) & BBC Sport website; text commentary on BBC Sport websiteWhen Gregor Townsend called Stuart Hogg a few weeks back and told him that he was going to captain Scotland against the United States the full-back's first emotion was one of shock. He was actually stunned into silence. "Gregor had to ask if I was still on the phone," explained Hogg.For a player of Hogg's experience and excellence getting a shot at captaincy would seem like a no-brainer, but he was genuinely … [Read more...] about Stuart Hogg: Scotland captain ‘nervous and buzzing’ to be leading side in USA
Ayesha Curry: Rockets fan ‘bumped me’ in ‘pregnant belly’ after Game 5
AJ Neuharth-Keusch USA TODAY Sports Published 7:02 p.m. UTC May 25, 2018 Ayesha Curry, wife of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, tweeted Friday that a Houston Rockets fan bumped her in her "pregnant belly" following Golden State's Game 5 loss on Thursday night in Houston. She was responding to a Twitter user who posted a video of a fan trash-talking her and her father-in-law, Dell, after the game. She wrote: "The fact that you have the audacity to post this after this man bumped me in my 8 month pregnant belly asking and I quote 'doesn’t losing feel like getting punched in the gut?' And continued to follow me and taunt me with his camera is beyond me…but 'This is America' right." Later Friday, she tweeted: "I thought it was an accident at first because it was crowded and then he made that gut comment and continued to follow me. I should’ve got him in the face instead of saving his life by removing the cigarette he was … [Read more...] about Ayesha Curry: Rockets fan ‘bumped me’ in ‘pregnant belly’ after Game 5