SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Barrel is forecasted to become a hurricane before hitting the Texas coast. Residents and officials are preparing through evacuations and securing properties. Acting Governor Dan Patrick expanded the disaster declaration to 121 counties, including parts of North Texas. In Matagorda County, voluntary evacuations are advised, with residents urged to be ready for potential flooding and isolated conditions. Long-time homeowners are securing their homes despite previous storm resilience. Coastal areas can expect high tides and flooding, so officials are stressing the importance of preparation. Fox’s Jade Flurry reports from Matagorda County on these ongoing efforts.

Some Texas communities have issued mandatory evacuation orders before Beryl makes landfall.

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SUMMARY: A man wanted for a 2022 murder was captured by Richardson police after a “Trackdown” segment aired, thanks to viewer tips. Antoine Franklin, initially arrested for the murder of Devonte Lampkin, had cut off his ankle monitor. The segment helped locate him in a Richardson apartment where he was arrested without resistance. Elsewhere, two men pleaded guilty to robbing Postal Service workers in the DFW area. An Irving Walmart incident saw a man arrested for assaulting a police officer and recording upskirt videos. Additionally, Ules police are seeking hate crime charges against a woman who attempted to drown a Palestinian-American child.

The top crime stories from the week of June 30, including FOX 4 viewers helping track down a murder suspect, a man allegedly taking upskirt videos assaulting an officer, an arrest made 23 years after a baby was found on the side of the road and a Crowley JROTC teacher allegedly shot by his son.

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SUMMARY: House Democrat Angie Craig has joined calls for President Biden to exit the presidential race, as many Democrats doubt his capacity to serve another term. They fear his refusal to acknowledge poll warnings could harm down-ballot races, with critical votes expected to be decided by slim margins. Concerns are especially high in the House, where Democrats see a chance to regain control in November. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is set to meet with top House Democrats, while Senator Mark Warner is working to persuade Biden to step aside. Conversely, Senator John Fetterman supports Biden and criticizes calls for his withdrawal.

Another House Democrat is joining the mounting calls for President Biden to leave the presidential race.

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