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Seniors Are Making Their Way to the Polls

Despite cancer and broken bones in some cases, seniors from the Belmont Village senior living center in Lakeway are doing their civic duty and voting. KUT rode along on the journey and documented some of the seniors who decided to vote in person. [KUT]

Defendant in 2023 December Shooting Will Stand Trial

A Travis County jury found that Shane James is competent to stand trial for the alleged murder of his parents and four other people in Austin in a December 2023 shooting spree. The jury decided he can still participate in his legal defense despite his schizophrenia-based delusion that “laser masters” controlled his body. [Austin-American Statesman]

New Monopoly Game is Austin Themed

Top Trumps USA has released a collector’s edition of Monopoly highlighting Austin landmarks and businesses. The game’s Austin connections go beyond just names, the "chance" and "community chest" cards have Austin themed directions like “get booked on Austin City Limits.” [CultureMap Austin]

Abbott Appeals Order to Unredact Emails with Musk

Gov. Greg Abbott appealed an order by Travis county Judge Catherine Mauzy ordering him to allow State Rep. Gina Hinojosa to read over 1,300 pages of unredacted emails with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Abbott claims the case is a “baseless stunt,” whereas Hinojosa claims that the people have a right to transparency. [KXAN]