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Friendswood Christian School cancels Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser; parent calls it an inflammatory decision

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abc13.com – Pooja Lodhia – 2023-09-14 05:51:59

SUMMARY: The Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser at Friendswood Christian School in Texas was canceled due to concerns about books promoting LGBTQ+ views. A parent expressed disappointment, believing it was a missed opportunity and that it created division within the community. The school stated in an email to parents that they wanted to protect children’s innocence and incorporate Christian principles into the academic environment. The school’s curriculum coach confirmed the cancellation but did not provide a reason, and Scholastic did not respond to inquiries. Texas has seen numerous attempts to restrict or ban books, with some school districts giving themselves more power to remove books without input.

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Irving and Texas Police Seek Continuous Rape of a Child Suspect – May be Fleeing for Mexico

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-04 11:38:34

SUMMARY: Irving, Texas police are seeking public assistance in locating 42-year-old Rigoberto Santos Torres, a Mexican national suspect accused of continuous rape of a child. Santos Torres is believed to have fled on a bus in Dallas on Wednesday. He has used Mexico-bound bus lines Turimex and Tornado previously. Described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and 170 pounds, Santos Torres has been deported before and re-entered the U.S. illegally in 2020. His last known address in Irving was on Brown Road. Authorities urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 911 immediately. (Copyright, All Rights Reserved, WBAP/KLIF 2024).

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Police release information on Saturday’s motorcycle fatality

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www.kxan.com – Robert Sims – 2024-07-04 10:58:55

SUMMARY: AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police reported a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on the 2400 block of South MoPac northbound on June 29. The incident occurred around 11:56 p.m. when motorcycle rider Christopher Hale fell off and was subsequently hit by another vehicle. Hale was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead. The driver of the vehicle was not impaired, and no occupants were injured. This marks Austin's 38th fatal crash of 2024, with 39 fatalities recorded. Police urge anyone with information to contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit or submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers.

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2024 Nathan’s hot dog eating contest: Miki Sudo wins 10th women’s title, breaking record with 51 hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes

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abc13.com – AP – 2024-07-04 10:38:28

SUMMARY: Miki Sudo, a dental hygiene student from Florida, claimed her 10th women’s title at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest by consuming 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes, setting a new women’s world record. Last year, Sudo ate 39 1/2 hot dogs. She bested 14 competitors, including Japan’s Mayoi Ebihara, who finished second with 37 hot dogs. Competitors came from various continents. Joey Chestnut, a 16-time winner, missed the event due to a sponsorship dispute, competing instead at a U.S. Army base in El Paso. ESPN focused on Sudo and Massachusetts teacher Geoffrey Esper in their broadcast.

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