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* **TOP NEWS**

“**APD: 'Incendiary device' found at Austin Tesla dealership showroom on North U.S. 183**,” Austin American-Statesman's **Karoline Leonard **— “Incendiary devices were found at an Austin Tesla dealership on Monday morning, according to a news release from the Austin Police Department.

APD officers responded to a call at the Tesla dealership on North U.S. 183 at 8:04 a.m. Monday and found "suspicious devices" upon their arrival, according to the release. The devices were later determined to be incendiary by the APD Bomb Squad and were taken into custody without incident.

Incendiary devices, according to the Department of Justice, are usually weapons or munitions designed to start fires, cause burns or respiratory injury through flames or heat.

The event comes as Tesla vehicles, showrooms and charging stations nationwide experience vandalism, protests and attacks in recent weeks in response to mounting frustration over CEO **Elon Musk's **involvement with the federal government.

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Last week, President **Donald Trump**, who appointed Musk to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency charged with reducing government spending and workforce, said his administration is treating property crimes targeting the Tesla as domestic terrorism.

The [U.S. Department of Justice has charged three peopl]([link removed])e in South Carolina, Colorado and Oregon for their alleged involvement in violent incidents targeting Tesla.

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Several protests have taken place outside of the Tesla showroom on North U.S. 183, including one on Saturday led by ResistAustin. The protest was part of the nationwide #TeslaTakedown efforts, that rally against Musk's role in Trump's administration. The protest Saturday was peaceful and took place outside the Tesla showroom along Pond Springs Road.

Representatives at the showroom declined to comment and directed media to Tesla's national press team, who have not responded.

The investigation is ongoing, according to APD, which said no other information is available as of now." [AAS]([link removed]) ($)

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* TOP NEWS

“**Texas A&M’s ban on drag performances blocked by federal judge**” [DMN]([link removed]) ($)

“**Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo sees over 2.5M attendees during 2025 season**” [Houston Chronicle]([link removed]) ($)

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* **#TXLEGE**

**“Lawmakers push to spend billions of dollars for water projects and debate which ones to prioritize**” [Texas Tribune]([link removed])

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* **2025**

“**Greg Abbott has a PAC to shape local politics — including San Antonio’s mayoral race**” [SA Report]([link removed])

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* **2026**

“**Race for Congressional District 18 seat starts fast, but Election Day likely months away**” [Houston Landing]([link removed])

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* **BUSINESS NEWS**

“**Tilman Fertitta resigning from Landry's role as he prepares to become U.S. ambassador to Italy**” [Houston Chronicle]([link removed]) ($)

“**How Southwest’s new baggage policy reveals a ‘fight for the future'**” [DMN]([link removed]) ($)

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* **NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE**

> HOU CHRON: "**The legacy of George Foreman, and how a small Houston church became the center of his kindness**" [Houston Chronicle]([link removed]) ($)
> TX TRIB: "**Lawmakers push to spend billions of dollars for water projects and debate which ones to prioritize**" _[TX TRIB]([link removed])_
> TX TRIB: "**Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination**" _[TX TRIB]([link removed])_
> AAS: "**Texas parents, advocates say special education funding boosts are needed now. Here's why.**" _[AAS]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: "**Texas Projected to Gain Four Congressional Seats in 2030 as Metro Areas Grow**" _[THE TEXA]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**When a tattoo means deportation, every American should be alarmed | Editorial**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> EP TIMES: "**Trump administration creating plan to militarize New Mexico border**" _[EP TIMES]([link removed])_
> EP TIMES: "**Texas faculty testify against bills to screen universities’ curriculum for “ideological” bias**" _[EP TIMES]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**Letter carriers, local leaders protest against dismantling U.S. Postal Service**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "**The Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo-Selma area) advocates for business funding, military spouse certifications during legislative session**" _[COMMUNITY IMPACT]([link removed])_
> EP TIMES: "**New DEA El Paso head focuses on combating drug cartels, stopping fentanyl flow into US**" _[EP TIMES]([link removed])_
> KXAN: "**GOP heads into key stretch for ambitious Trump tax cut plan**" _[KXAN]([link removed])_
> TPR: "**Beijing's China Development Forum displays tensions with the U.S.**" _[TPR]([link removed])_
> SA REPORT: "**Proposed bill would make it easier to suspend students, a practice San Antonio schools use often**" _[SA REPORT]([link removed])_
> SA REPORT: "**Plans to scrutinize nonprofit funding go out the window as San Antonio races to shore up social safety net**" _[SA REPORT]([link removed])_
> TPR: "**An 1883 Act is protecting federal workers from DOGE's firing spree**" _[TPR]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**'Speechless': Luke Bryan inducted into the RodeoHouston Star Trail of Fame**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> DMN: "**Las Cruces police arrest 2 suspects in New Mexico mass shooting that killed 3**" _[DMN]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**These Houston neighborhoods dominate the region's luxury real estate market**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**Who can buy a public street in Houston? Here's how the process works.**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> FWST: "**1 person dead, 5 injured and 1 driver arrested after crash on I-35W in Fort Worth on Sunday**" _[FWST]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**'After-hours' club shooting in southwest Houston injures 6**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> KXAN: "**‘I got hit with a wall.’ Granger tornado victim takes rare step for protection**" _[KXAN]([link removed])_

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* **EXTRA POINTS**

Recent Texas sports scores:
Sat
> NCAAM: #1 **Houston **81, #8 Gonzaga 76
> NCAAM: #5 Michigan 91, #4 **Texas A&M** 79
> NCAAM: #3 **Texas Tech **77, #11 Drake 64
> NHL: **Dallas** 3, Philadelphia 2
> MLS: **Dallas** 1, Salt Lake 0
> MLS: **Houston** 0, Seattle 0
Sun
> NCAAM: #1 Duke 89, #9 **Baylor** 66
> MLS: **Austin **2, San Diego 1
> NBA: **San Antonio **123, Toronto 89
> NBA: Denver 116, **Houston **111

Tonight's Texas sports schedule:
> 6:30pm: NBA: **Dallas** at Brooklyn
> 7pm: Minnesota at **Dallas** (ESPN+)

**HOUSTON MEN'S BASKETBALL**: "When Houston needs a basket, the Cougars know where to turn: L.J. Cryer. 'We lean on him.'" [Houston Chronicle]([link removed]) ($)

**TEXAS A&M MEN'S BASKETBALL**: "Texas A&M men’s season ends with NCAA tournament loss to Michigan" [Bryan Eagle]([link removed])

**TEXAS TECH MEN'S BASKETBALL**: "After winning with a 3-point barrage in NCAA opener, Texas Tech goes inside to take apart Drake" [AP]([link removed])

**TCU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL**: "Hailey Van Lith’s double-double powers TCU past Louisville, into school’s first Sweet 16" [DMN]([link removed]) ($)

**HOUSTON TEXANS**: "Grading Houston Texans' moves in free agency: Defense is great, but have they done enough on offense?" [Houston Chronicle]([link removed]) ($)

**SAN ANTONIO SPURS**: "Devin Vassell's hot March fuels Spurs' rout of Raptors for 3rd straight win" [SAEN]([link removed]) ($)

**TEXAS RANGERS**: "Unanswered Texas Rangers questions after spring training: Closer, center field and more" [DMN]([link removed]) ($)

**HOUSTON ASTROS**: "Jose Altuve embracing move to left field entering 15th year with Houston Astros" [Houston Chronicle]([link removed]) ($)

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