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Why did Nikki Haley outperform Donald Trump in Austin?

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www.kxan.com – Daniel Marin – 2024-04-30 16:54:19

SUMMARY: As campaign season heats up, politicians are ramping up their rhetoric. To help cut through the noise, Campaign Context is launching a series to provide clarity on the messages from candidates. The analysis of precinct-level primary results in Texas shows President Biden dominating the Democratic primary and former President Trump winning the Republican primary statewide. However, in Austin, Nikki Haley had strong support, likely due to low Republican voter turnout and the city’s more liberal tendencies. Republicans are confident Haley supporters will rally behind Trump in the general election. Winning Texas is crucial for Trump, while Biden has a path to victory with or without the state.

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Daniel Perry case: Gov. Greg Abbott pardons former US Army sergeant convicted of killing veteran Garrett Foster at BLM protest

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abc13.com – – 2024-05-16 15:57:56

SUMMARY: Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry, a former U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murdering protester Garrett Foster in Austin in 2020. Perry was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Foster during a protest. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended the pardon, citing self-defense laws and a thorough review of the case. Perry had made racist comments about protesters before his conviction. Influential conservative figures pressured Abbott to grant the pardon. Perry’s lawyers argued his social media posts were jokes. Abbott rarely issues pardons, and Perry’s case received significant attention. The pardon includes restoration of Perry’s firearm rights.

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Houston weather: ABC13 Weather Alert Day in effect due to heavy rain, severe storm threat

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abc13.com – Travis Herzog – 2024-05-16 14:30:42

SUMMARY: Heavy rain and severe storms are expected in Southeast Texas due to tropical moisture colliding with a line of storms from North Texas. A Flood Watch is in effect for areas near and north of I-10 with 3-6 inches of rain expected. There is a 30% chance of severe winds, 15% chance of severe hail, and a 5% chance of a tornado. Storms are expected to clear out by Friday morning, with a possibility of scattered storms south of I-10. The weekend will be sunny with highs in the low 90s. Residents are advised to prepare for the inclement weather.

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Gov. Abbott pardons Daniel Perry after he shot, killed protester in 2020

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www.kxan.com – Will DuPree – 2024-05-16 14:28:58

SUMMARY: Texas Governor Greg Abbott granted a full pardon to Daniel Perry, a former Army sergeant convicted of shooting and killing a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles voted unanimously to recommend the pardon, citing Perry’s self-defense argument. However, Travis County District Attorney José Garza criticized the decision, calling it a mockery of the legal system. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton praised the pardon, stating it upholds the right to self-defense. The pardon reinstates Perry’s full civil rights and gun rights, despite his murder conviction and 25-year prison sentence. The decision has sparked controversy and outrage among the community.

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