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Stafford, Texas, on track to put property taxes on ballot amid $2.2 million budget deficit, police staffing shortage
SUMMARY: Stafford, Texas, renowned for having no property taxes for nearly three decades, is facing a $2.2 million budget shortfall. The financial crisis has led to insufficient funds for hiring new police officers and repairing police vehicles. During a city council meeting, a proposal to introduce property taxes was discussed as a potential solution. However, residents expressed strong opposition, citing the city’s appeal of no property taxes. City leaders are preparing two budget plans—one with and one without property taxes, aiming for a decision before the budget deadline on August 19 to potentially place the tax on the November ballot.
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Flight to New Hampshire diverted after man exposes himself – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
SUMMARY: A flight to Manchester, New Hampshire, was diverted after a 25-year-old Oregon man allegedly exposed himself and urinated in the aisle. Arrested and charged with indecent exposure, he appeared in federal court in Buffalo and was released. American Airlines praised their team's professionalism. The man claimed excessive whiskey and colas consumed during layovers caused his actions, citing a medical urination problem. The flight resumed its journey shortly after the incident. An email was sent to his federal public defender for comments.
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Houston man charged with bigamy after wife finds out about second wedding through Facebook, records show
SUMMARY: A Houston woman, Tammie, discovered through social media that her husband, Marcus Andra Shorten, was getting re-married despite still being married to her. Shorten, 53, is charged with bigamy but hasn’t been arrested. Houston police found two marriage licenses but no divorce decree. Tammie, his third wife, separated from him in 2019 but didn’t divorce due to his fear of being seen as a failure. She confronted him after learning of the new wedding plans in December. Despite this, Shorten and his new wife married in January. Bigamy, a rare third-degree felony, can result in up to 10 years in prison.
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4-year-old girl dies after being left unattended inside vehicle in northwest Houston, police say
SUMMARY: A tragic incident occurred in northwest Houston where a 4-year-old girl died after being left unattended in a vehicle. The girl had been with two women and other children in a Chevy pickup truck. Upon arriving at an apartment complex, the women and other children went inside, leaving the girl behind. Police believe she was in the car for approximately an hour before being discovered by a parent who called 911. The girl was transported to the hospital but was pronounced dead. Further updates can be followed from reporter Alex Bozarjian on social media.
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