Texas Antifa Sets Sights On Sam Houston Statue Removal From Hermann Park|Patch PM

Today is Tuesday, May 30. Welcome to Patch PM, where you’ll find the news and stories worth talking about in your community, and in Texas. Check out the stories from the Texas Patch Network in Houston and Austin on Patch PM.

Group Wants Houston To Remove Iconic Hermann Park Statue
Texas Antifa says Sam Houston memorial is an "idol" to slavery; Mayor Turner dismisses call to action.

Hackers Take Aim At President Trump Through Houston Construction Signs
Say What: Flashing signs in Museum District aimed at President Trump had motorists doing a double-take

Pasadena Mayoral Candidate Accused Of Tampering With Opponents Signs
Jeff Wagner was photographed on a busy street allegedly removing his opponent’s sign on the eve of early voting

UT-Austin Astronomers Help Validate Einstein's Theory Of Relativity With New Findings
Teaming up with Harvard University counterparts, a basic principle of black holes was recently put to the test, school officials said.

German Firm Deploying Battery System To East Austin Toward Renewable Energy Goal
The battery storage system is part of the city's renewable energy pursuits with a goal by 2025 in sight

Woodlands Man Held In Dominican Prison On Drug Charges Is Freed
Larry Davis, who'd leased his boat to a Honduran businessman in 2016, was charged with international narcotics trafficking

Sharp Rise In Elderly Victims Falling To Telephone Scam: Police
Scam involves calls from a person posing as a loved one needing money for bail sometimes exceeding $8,000, police say.

Police Identify Man Found Partially Decapitated In Southwest Houston Parking Lot
Reports: A witness reported hearing someone call for help from the parking lot just before 2 a.m

Portion Of Brushy Creek Trail Closed In June For Bridge Work In Cedar Park
Upgrades to the railroad bridge by Capital Metro crews will mean that part of the trail patchwork will be closed during that time.

• Last 'Music On Main' Concert For May Scheduled In Round Rock
• Day For Special Needs Pool Patrons Scheduled In Cedar Park
• Don't 'Bee' Alarmed By New Cluster Of Honeybees At Cedar Park Community Gardens
• Repairs Along Old 2243 To Prompt Closure Of Key Intersections In Leander

• Laptop Ban On Airplanes Not Expanding For Now
• Cold Water Washes Hands As Well As Hot, Study Says
• Gator Takes Memorial Day Dip In Backyard Pool

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