Kindred Game News: 3/25/99
Ongoing News Articles:
Terrorism:
Police investigating the November 21 bombing have captured several
well-armed suspects over a series of raids. Investigations are still on-going.
Hate Crimes:
The city has largely settled after the recent rash of hate crimes.
The Austin Police Department chief still denies any allegations that his
officers have been brutalizing citizens, reguardless of race. Witnesses
of the February 29 crimes have come forward. Thusfar, their descriptions
have not matched any police officers in Austin or nearby cities, though
they do match the description of Angie Dickenson. So far no arrests
have been made following the February crimes.
Theft:
Several items of historical value, including antique spurs, caltrops,
and a Chinese repeating crossbow, were stolen from the Texas Memorial
Museum Sunday, March 21 at approximately 4 am. The thieves were apparently
professional, as they bypassed the museum's cameras and security system.
The Church:
Once again, Austin's places of worship were vandalized. Tuesday,
March 23, the Hare Kirishua Center, a Hindu organization on 30th
street, was attacked. The vandals covered the building in graffiti, expressing
sentiments like "Race Traitor," "Christ Saves" and so on.
In the wake of this and other attacks and Austin's recent turmoil, Austin churches and temples have formed the Austin Inter-Faith Council, headed by the Rev. Kurt Anderson of First Baptist Church of Austin. "All faiths," said Anderson, "be they Christian, Jewish, Islamic or even Wiccan, have a similer command to serve the people. We decided to put our money--and our membership--where our mouths were."
Assorted Litigation:
Freeway construction on the McKinney State Falls watershed has been
halted due to litigation by a "Save our Springs" association. All construction
has been put on hold while the case is processed.
Jacob Williamson ADST Propaganda 9802-157