The United Supermarkets Arena stood in a moment of silence in honor of former Texas Tech student Ryder Harrington prior to the game.
Harrington was one of three victims that died in an Austin bar shooting on Sunday.
For those asking how to support Ryan, Avery, and the entire Harrington family as they process the unbearable loss of Ryder, a gofundme has been set up by his fraternity brothers. But more than anything, please keep them in your prayers. 🙏🏼 #austin#txlege
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Ryder’s passing has hit especially close to home for our Team Burrows family. Ryder was the brother-in-law of one of our own, and our hearts are aching alongside his loved ones.
From all accounts, Ryder was exactly the kind of young man who made a difference without even trying—full of life, loyal to his friends, proud to be a Red Raider and a Texan, and someone who showed up for the people around him.
Elisabeth and I are praying for Avery and Ryan, the entire Harrington family, and everyone who loved Ryder—the number appears to be countless. We ask that you lift them up as well.
No Texan should fear a night out with friends and loved ones. Our hearts are broken for the victims of this morning’s horrific shooting in Austin. We are praying for the families who lost loved ones and for the full recovery of the injured. We’re grateful for the Austin police officers, first responders, and medical teams who responded swiftly and selflessly to protect and care for our community.
Join us in praying for Austin.
Once again, a bullet has silenced the most eloquent truth teller of an era. My dear friend Charlie Kirk was our country's relentless and courageous crusader for free speech. We pray for Erika and the children. Charlie is already in paradise with the angels. We ask his prayers for our country.
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TX is prohibiting mask mandates by gov’t entities.
Starting May 21, local govts attempting to impose mask mandates can be fined up to $1K.
We're also prohibiting public schools from mandating masks after June 4.
Texans, not gov’t, should decide their best health practices.
Today Texas reported:
* A new 13 month low in the number of Covid positive cases
* A new all-time low for the 7-day Covid positivity rate--now showing 3.74%
* A new 11 month low in Covid hospitalizations.
Great job, Texans!