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ATCEMS: Crowd ‘surge’ at UT SEC celebration leaves one person hurt

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www.kxan.com – Anthony Torres – 2024-07-01 06:01:08

SUMMARY: One person was injured in a crowd surge incident during the University of Texas' SEC Celebration on Sunday night, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. The surge occurred as attendees pushed towards the stage for Pitbull's performance, causing a barricade to fall. Event staff struggled to control the crowd. Medics transported one individual with non-life-threatening injuries from the surge, while two others were hospitalized for unrelated medical issues. Many attendees endured nearly triple-digit heat for nine hours to see Pitbull perform. Photos show people and staff attempting to manage the situation.

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79-year-old dies after single-vehicle crash

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www.kxan.com – Abigail Jones – 2024-07-03 12:52:22

SUMMARY: The Austin Police Department identified 79-year-old Gerald Farcus as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash on June 28 in south Austin. The accident occurred around 10 a.m. on the 1200 block of West Ben White Boulevard Service Road. Farcus was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. This marks Austin's 37th fatal crash in 2024, resulting in 38 fatalities. Authorities are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111 or submit tips anonymously via the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program.

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Shell Freedom Over Texas safety measures discussed by Houston city leaders ahead of July 4th event

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abc13.com – Courtney Carpenter – 2024-07-03 12:25:11

SUMMARY: The Shell Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration in Houston begins Thursday at 4 p.m. at Eleanor Tinsley Park, culminating in a fireworks display. City leaders, including Mayor John Whitmire, urged safe celebrations, emphasizing water safety, fireworks caution, and avoiding drunk driving. The event will provide free water; attendees should bring empty bottles and wear light-colored clothing and sun protection. Tickets are $10, with free entry for children under 5. For those not attending, ABC13 will stream the event from 7 p.m. Susan Christian from the Mayor's Office emphasized preparedness for attendees.

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Former advisor to Austin city official sentenced to probation in federal conspiracy case

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www.kxan.com – Abigail Jones – 2024-07-03 10:57:17

SUMMARY: Frank Rodriguez, a former senior policy advisor in Austin, was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay $21,375 in restitution for conspiring to misapply federal funds and falsify records, according to the Department of Justice. Rodriguez had falsified a federal funding application in 2015 for a nonprofit he founded, leading to initial funding of approximately $190,000. He later received $21,375 in consulting fees from the nonprofit. While a city employee, Rodriguez advocated for the nonprofit, shared confidential information, and disparaged its competitors. He also provided false testimony during a city ethics investigation.

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