Hundreds of protesters have gathered at Huston-Tillotson University for a rally denouncing hate and violence against people of Asian descent.
Speakers will include Austin Mayor Steve Adler, City Council Member Greg Casar, KVUE reporter/anchor Jenni Lee, state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, and a number of leaders in the local Asian American community such as Alice Yi, the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Texas Regional Chair.
The rally, which has been in the works for several weeks, will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Huston-Tillotson University. A number of local groups organized it along with the Austin chapter of APAPA.
POLICING IS NOT ENTERTAINMENT Javier Ambler s Law passes Texas House
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HB 54, also called Javier Ambler s Law, passed the Texas House on April 15 in a 110-34 vote and is now headed to the Texas Senate. Policing is not entertainment, said Talarico in a news release. I’m proud that Democrats and Republicans came together to pass this bill to protect our citizens and restore integrity in law enforcement.
VIEWER WARNING: Austin Police Department video of Javier Ambler incident - 3/28/2019
This video may be disturbing to watch. Body cam video from the Austin Police Department of the incident involving Javier Ambler s death where Williamson County Sheriff deputies tased him until he died. (Video courtesy Austin Police Department)
FOX 7 Discussion: State Rep. Talarico on effort to cap insulin costs
FOX 7 Discussion: State Rep. Talarico on effort to cap insulin costs
State Rep. James Talarico (D-Round Rock) joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about House Bill 40, which would cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin.
AUSTIN, Texas - The price of a life-saving medicine has skyrocketed over the past couple of decades.
Talarico reveals he has diabetes while introducing insulin legislation fox7austin.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from fox7austin.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.