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Crime & Justice

What’s Wrong With Our Men? And What Can We Do About It?

Editor's note: Visit the state’s Family Violence Program Resources page for a directory of shelters and support services. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or by texting “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is in crisis, there

Crime & Justice

Is There a Pokémon Crime Ring Terrorizing Texas Gaming Stores?

EXCLUSIVE First it was Austin, then North Texas and now San Antonio; this summer all three cities were hit by burglars on an apparent mission to steal Pokémon cards and other valuable trading cards. In July, Austin police responded to at least two gaming store break-ins. Two different store

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An Austin Drag Brunch Received a Bomb Threat. Did Cops Do Enough to Help?

Editor’s note: This story mentions threats of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community. When the clock struck noon on Sunday, June 9, patrons were excitedly lined up to get into The Brewtorium in North Austin for its monthly Legendary Drag Brunch — a “fabulous day of fun” marketed online with glamorous