SUMMARY: At least 24 families in Houston accuse Dominique Side, owner of Surrogacy Escrow Account Management LLC (SEAM), of misusing funds meant for surrogacy services. The money, intended for healthcare and compensation costs, was allegedly diverted to finance Side's luxurious lifestyle and various businesses, including a music career. Side, who calls herself a “serial entrepreneur,” did not attend a recent court hearing where a judge ordered her assets frozen. The lawsuit highlights the families' losses and potential nationwide victims. Side's business partner acknowledged issues with the funds. The FBI has appealed for more potential victims to come forward.

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SUMMARY: FC Dallas triumphed over Austin FC 3-1 in a match in Frisco, Texas. Goals were netted by Paul Arriola, Petar Musa, and Marco Farfan for Dallas. Musa, overcoming an illness, converted a penalty and has now scored in four consecutive games. Arriola set up Farfan’s goal to seal the win in the 74th minute. Austin’s Sebastián Driussi received a red card in the 60th minute, reducing his team to ten men. Gyasi Zardes equalized briefly for Austin after Arriola’s early goal for Dallas. This victory moves Dallas’ record to 8-11-5 for the season.

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SUMMARY: In northwest Houston, a man was caught on camera stealing mail from over three dozen mailboxes at an office building on West 34th Street. The thief, seen in a green shirt, used a master key to access and steal mail on two consecutive days. The building’s owner, attorney Larry Longer, reported the thefts to the Houston Police Department and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. To prevent further incidents, Longer has advised tenants against leaving outgoing mail in the boxes and is personally delivering incoming mail to tenants. Longer is also monitoring his own bank accounts for any suspicious activity.

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