Bahamians begin rescues as Dorian moves on toward US coast

News and updates from Austin's news in your inbox Email not displaying correctly? [View Online]( [Statesman]( MORNING HEADLINES Start your day with a fresh roundup of news, features and commentary. Wednesday's Top Story [Bahamians begin rescues as Dorian moves on toward US coast]( [Bahamians begin rescues as Dorian moves on toward US coast]( FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) " Bahamians rescued victims of Hurricane Dorian with jet skis and a bulldozer as the U.S. Coast Guard, Britain's Royal Navy and a handful of aid groups tried to get food and medicine to survivors and take the most desperate people to safety. [Read More »]( Local News [Family of woman killed in 2018 home explosion sues gas companies]( [Family of woman killed in 2018 home explosion sues gas companies]( The family of a woman who was killed when a gas line exploded under her Southeast Austin home last year is suing Texas Gas Service and ONE Gas saying they failed to maintain the 42-year-old pipe that caused the explosion. [Read More »]( [New laws aim to boost Title IX reporting at Texas universities]( [New laws aim to boost Title IX reporting at Texas universities]( As college students across the state return to classes, Texas universities are getting ready to deal with significant changes to how they are required to track, report and punish violations of Title IX, the federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. [Read More »]( [Williamson sheriff s commander who faced criticism for his social media posts resigns]( [Williamson sheriff’s commander who faced criticism for his social media posts resigns]( ROUND ROCK - Williamson County Sheriff's Cmdr. Steve Deaton, who faced criticism for his Facebook postings, resigned Monday, according to the sheriff's office. [Read More »]( [Group calls on city, Austin police to stop enforcing minor pot cases]( [Group calls on city, Austin police to stop enforcing minor pot cases]( A group of Austin community members Tuesday urged the city to adopt a policy of no longer arresting or citing people with minor amounts of marijuana, calling it a waste of police resources that often prevents suspects from getting jobs or homes. [Read More »]( [Taylor couple died in Southern California dive boat fire]( [Taylor couple died in Southern California dive boat fire]( ROUND ROCK - A couple formerly from Taylor known for their photography skills and volunteer work with animals were among the dozens who perished Monday in a boat fire near an island off the Southern California coast. [Read More »]( Business [UT unveils $60M Frontera supercomputer]( [UT unveils $60M Frontera supercomputer]( Using Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, Frontera is world's fifth most-powerful supercomputer. [Read More »]( [Austin s National Instruments creates joint venture to test auto products]( [Austin’s National Instruments creates joint venture to test auto products]( Austin-based National Instruments and German company ETAS will partner to create a new company that will make automotive test products, the two companies announced Tuesday. [Read More »]( [Nearly 100 additional Kmart, Sears stores set to close]( [Nearly 100 additional Kmart, Sears stores set to close]( Struggling retailers Kmart and Sears will close nearly 100 additional stores before year's end, according to published reports. [Read More »]( Sports [Bohls: Texas, LSU claim to be DBU but plenty of room for two]( [Bohls: Texas, LSU claim to be DBU but plenty of room for two]( While I got ya, here are nine things and one crazy prediction:1. So which football program is the real DBU? [Read More »]( [Soccer: Austin FC drawing global interest for general manager position]( [Soccer: Austin FC drawing global interest for general manager position]( When it comes to finding the right general manager for Austin FC, team leaders are casting a wide net. [Read More »]( [Whoa, Cowboys: Oklahoma State s offense propels team to Big 12 contender]( [Whoa, Cowboys: Oklahoma State’s offense propels team to Big 12 contender]( Let's do a quick review of the Big 12 hierarchy after opening weekend. Oklahoma and Texas looked like contenders, albeit after one week. [Read More »]( [ We re nasty : Round Rock Express players primed for Triple-A playoff run]( [‘We’re nasty’: Round Rock Express players primed for Triple-A playoff run]( After the Round Rock Express clinched their first division title in four years on Labor Day weekend in Omaha, manager Mickey Storey was asked if he had any message for fans back home. [Read More »]( [Lake Travis after loss: We re going to get it fixed. We have to. ]( [Lake Travis after loss: ‘We’re going to get it fixed. We have to.’]( LAKEWAY - Following a stunning 35-14 loss to Arlington Martin Friday, Lake Travis' players knew exactly what awaited them when they reported for their regular Saturday morning film session."We got our butts chewed out," said senior linebacker Maui Trevino."It wasn't the best session, obviously," echoed offensive lineman Andrew Salem. [Read More »]( Opinion [Editorial: Time for Abbott to deliver action on gun safety]( [Editorial: Time for Abbott to deliver action on gun safety]( After the latest mass shooting in Texas - the second time in a month that Texans were gunned down in public while running errands on a Saturday - Gov. [Read More »]( [Young: Hostages of lobbyists and hobbyists]( [Young: Hostages of lobbyists and hobbyists]( The moment cops took down the Odessa gunman, the clock started ticking toward the next mass shooting. [Read More »]( [Sanchez: Board tries to address inequality, and takes a beating]( [Sanchez: Board tries to address inequality, and takes a beating]( The College Board didn't intend to trigger America's longstanding squeamishness around race, class and educational achievement. [Read More »]( [Stephens: World War II and the ingredients of slaughter]( [Stephens: World War II and the ingredients of slaughter]( World War II began 80 years ago after Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a "nonaggression" pact that was, in fact, a mutual aggression pact. [Read More »]( Nation [Family, teenagers among 34 presumed dead in boat fire]( [Family, teenagers among 34 presumed dead in boat fire]( SANTA BARBARA, Calif. [Read More »]( [Miami s Bahamian ties inspire relief effort after Dorian]( [Miami’s Bahamian ties inspire relief effort after Dorian]( MIAMI (AP) " Spared from the wrath of Hurricane Dorian, people in South Florida are donating water, food and household supplies in a relief effort spearheaded by descendants of some of Miami's earliest settlers from the Bahamas. [Read More »]( [Officials: Fire blocked escape for 34 divers asleep on boat]( [Officials: Fire blocked escape for 34 divers asleep on boat]( SANTA BARBARA, Calif. [Read More »]( [The Latest: AP Source: Texas shooter got gun at private sale]( [The Latest: AP Source: Texas shooter got gun at private sale]( ODESSA, Texas (AP) " The Latest on the shooting rampage in West Texas (all times local):2:15 p.m. A law enforcement official says a gunman who killed seven people in West Texas had obtained his AR-style rifle through a private sale, evading a federal background check. [Read More »]( [Family of 5 on birthday trip when California boat ignited]( [Family of 5 on birthday trip when California boat ignited]( SANTA BARBARA, California (AP) " A broken-hearted mother posted on her Facebook page Tuesday that her three daughters, their father and his wife were among those presumed dead after flames engulfed a dive boat off Southern California over the holiday weekend. [Read More »]( World [Huawei accuses US of cyberattacks, coercing employees]( [Huawei accuses US of cyberattacks, coercing employees]( BEIJING (AP) " Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei accused U.S. authorities on Wednesday of attempting to break into its information systems and of trying to coerce its employees to gather information on the company. [Read More »]( [The Latest: Scottish court says Johnson can suspend Parl t]( [The Latest: Scottish court says Johnson can suspend Parl’t]( LONDON (AP) " The Latest on Britain's bid to leave the European Union (all times local):10:30 a.m. A Scottish court says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's planned suspension of Parliament is lawful. [Read More »]( [6 Chinese feared dead when tour bus crashes in New Zealand]( [6 Chinese feared dead when tour bus crashes in New Zealand]( WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " A bus carrying a group of Chinese tourists crashed Wednesday near a popular New Zealand tourist town. [Read More »]( [South African police arrest 90 as unrest in cities continues]( [South African police arrest 90 as unrest in cities continues]( JOHANNESBURG (AP) " South Africa's president condemned days of widespread looting and arson attacks on foreign-owned businesses across Johannesburg and the capital Pretoria, calling the violence "totally unacceptable. [Read More »]( [Rights experts flag violations of rape, sex abuse in Yemen]( [Rights experts flag violations of rape, sex abuse in Yemen]( GENEVA (AP) " Experts backed by the U.N.'s top human rights body on Tuesday flagged allegations of rape, sexual assault and gender-based violence committed by all sides in Yemen's civil war, now in its fifth year. [Read More »]( Austin360 [Southern Living names three Austin barbecue joints tops in the South]( [Southern Living names three Austin barbecue joints tops in the South]( The editors at Southern Living are ready for arguments. The magazine recently released its list of the Top 50 barbecue joints in the South, a region in which they place Texas ... and Missouri. [Read More »]( [What s the key to a tailgate? Good music, hot food, great people]( [What’s the key to a tailgate? Good music, hot food, great people]( "There's going to be a cornhole tournament. Repeat: There's going to be a cornhole tournament. [Read More »]( [At Latinx music showcase Eso Es, solidarity for El Paso]( [At Latinx music showcase Eso Es, solidarity for El Paso]( A packed house at Red River Street club Mohawk made the case Saturday night that "Amor Prohibido" is Selena's best song. [Read More »]( [Standout Mexican restaurant El Naranjo opening second location]( [Standout Mexican restaurant El Naranjo opening second location]( The Mexican food scene in South Austin is about to get an infusion of Oaxacan flavor and a touch of sophistication. [Read More »]( [On the Eastern Shore, Virginia s Cape Charles is in the midst of a small-town renaissance]( [On the Eastern Shore, Virginia’s Cape Charles is in the midst of a small-town renaissance]( Virginia's cape may not have the widespread name recognition of Cod, May or Hatteras, but the tide is turning for Cape Charles. 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