Andrew Lamparski

Reporter @cbsaustin | @IUBloomington Alum

[The National Press @NationalPressHQ]

Education is one of the biggest issues for Texas voters, and it’s barely part of the national conversation.

@andrewlamparski of @cbsaustin breaks down what’s at stake with early voting underway.

Watch the full episode: https://t.co/7LIGhjqRoj

[The National Press @NationalPressHQ]

Austin ISD has closed or is closing 10 schools, affecting 3,800 students. Parents say they’re losing control of their kids’ education, and they don’t know if the next school will still be open next year.

@andrewlamparski of @cbsaustin tells @lyndsaymkeith why education is shaping Texas’s races for governor and Senate.

Watch the full episode: https://t.co/cua1AQQ76O

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Gina Hinojosa is addressing supporters in downtown Austin this morning. She plans to go to the Governor’s Mansion this morning to challenge Gov. Abbott to a debate.

A truck blaring an anti-Hinojosa ad is circling the park.

@cbsaustin

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The deadline to submit the petitions is Oct. 15.

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Parents, teachers and advocates from Webb and Burnet MS are speaking today to support petitions to close the schools in order to prevent a districtwide takeover.

11% of Burnet families have signed and 2% of Webb families have signed.

The petitions require a majority.
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[CBS Austin @cbsaustin]

Lawmakers questioned the director of Texas' school voucher program as the Senate Committee on Education reviews the rollout of the first year of the initiative.
https://t.co/uUnra2ZoeD

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Sen. Hagenbuch asks director Travis Pillow about concerns among homeschool families that there may be "strings attached" to the funds.

Pillow says the program respects "the right of parents to direct the education of their children."

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A Texas Senate hearing on the implementation of the state's school voucher program is underway.

Sen. West asked the interim director of the TEFA program about the financial impact on public schools.

"That is not a question with a straightforward answer."

@cbsaustin

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Gov. Abbott on the threat on the Texas Capitol that led to the arrest of a man in Bexar County yesterday:

"This is very serious, and it's not the first time the Capitol has been threatened."

@cbsaustin

[Andrew Lamparski @andrewlamparski]

NEW: Gov. Abbott continues to urge Texans to use caution ahead of the potential for flash flooding along the I-35 corridor.

“We have to make it through without anybody losing their life.”

@cbsaustin

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Also inside the courtroom today: prosecutors played body camera footage that shows the moment Garcés Pérez allegedly struck an officer with his side mirror.

Defense argues it’s not clear that the video shows he actually makes contact with the officer.

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NEW: A federal judge denied bond for Garcés Pérez today, finding he is a flight risk given his interaction with ICE and his failure to appear at a previous immigration hearing.

The judge also found that prosecutors do have probable cause to pursue charges against him. @cbsaustin

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Court documents allege Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez struck an ICE officer with his mirror and led officers on a pursuit.

These body-worn camera stills are included in the document:

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Court documents allege Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez struck an ICE officer with his mirror and led officers on a pursuit.

These body-worn camera stills are included in the document:

[CBS Austin @cbsaustin]

#BREAKING: A man who was shot and wounded by an ICE officer in North Austin this month has been charged with assaulting a federal officer.
https://t.co/j1rIFfSaV1

[CBS Austin @cbsaustin]

#BREAKING: A man who was shot and wounded by an ICE officer in North Austin this month has been charged with assaulting a federal officer.
https://t.co/j1rIFfSaV1

[The University of Texas System @utsystem]

"When I stood on the sidelines at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Saturday night and looked up at the seats filled with incredible fans, I saw Longhorns. It’s the same remarkable view I have at graduation ceremonies and anytime I’m on campus. I’m proud to celebrate all our Longhorn students today and every day. Thank you for making us proud." Kevin P. Eltife, Chairman of the UT System Board of Regents

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The clip that sparked backlash online:

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Arch Manning has issued an apology following the backlash from yesterday's press conference:

"In my press conference yesterday, I made an insensitive comment about an AI video." (1/3)

@cbsaustin

[Andrew Lamparski @andrewlamparski]

"I specifically want to apologize to Holly Rowe for what she has personally had to deal with because of my comments. I have a ton of respect for her and appreciate her showing me grace in this moment. I need to do better and will be more thoughtful going forward." (3/3)