Round-up

1. Fifty Afghani taxi drivers in New Zealand have met and raised their concerns of widespread racism. Their meeting follows the fatal stabbing of 39-year-old father of five Abdulrahman Ikhtiari last weekend.

Mr. Ikhtiari's murder is tragic, but there is no immediately sign of racism at work here.

2. It can be a hassle waiting to hear your number called at the driver's license office, but some drivers are facing more difficulty than that.

“I never was informed that I was going to get this special license,” said state resident, Edwin Palacio.

After waiting in line, giving his thumbprint and taking a new picture, Palacio got a Texas license in the mail that looked unlike any other he’s ever received. “It said 'Temporary Visitor' it came as a shock because I've never considered myself a temporary visitor,” said Palacio.

Palacio moved to the United States from the Philippines years ago. He's been in Austin since 2004. He says he is a legal resident. His license however shows he's still a temporary visitor.

“It may look good on paper for DPS to require proof of identity by a birth certificate or a colored passport, but this effort at best is misguided,” said State Representative, Ruth Jones McClendon.

Why?