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Colleyville elementary school students open classmate’s eys up to color – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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9 months ago

October 23, 2023

www.nbcdfw.com – Noelle Walker – 2023-10-19 13:42:58

SUMMARY: Fifth graders at Glenhope Elementary School in Colleyville kept a secret to surprise their colorblind classmate, Jeron Casillas. It all began during a discussion about favorite colors in teacher Christina Hayes's class when Jeron revealed he was colorblind. His classmates decided to buy him colorblind glasses so he could experience colors like others. They pooled their allowance money and purchased two pairs. Jeron was amazed when he tried them on. His mother recalled when she first realized he was colorblind. The class's kindness touched Jeron, and they plan to pay it forward to help someone else.

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Third suspect arrested in Round Rock Juneteenth celebration shooting

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21 mins ago

July 7, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Julianna Russ – 2024-07-07 06:47:15

SUMMARY: A third suspect was arrested in connection with the deadly June 15 shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas. The incident at Old Settlers Park resulted in two deaths and 14 injuries after a fight broke out between two groups, with innocent bystanders being the victims. 18-year-old Keshawn Dixon was apprehended in Killeen, charged with deadly conduct, and taken to Bell County Jail. Previously, 17-year-old Ricky Thompson III and a male juvenile had been arrested in connection to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges and suspects are being pursued by the Round Rock Police Department.

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One year later: APD asks for tips in 2022 murder case. Has it been solved?

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9 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Mercedez Hernandez – 2024-07-06 21:46:20

SUMMARY: The family of D'andre Day is enduring prolonged grief and fatigue as the investigation into his unsolved 2022 murder drags on. Day, 27, was fatally stabbed at East Sixth and Brazos streets on September 4, 2022. Despite Austin Police Department's (APD) efforts and public appeals for tips, no arrests have been made. Surveillance footage showed three men confronting Day and a friend, leading to the deadly altercation. APD and Day's family continue to seek public assistance. Day's uncle expressed ongoing sorrow and hope for justice, urging anyone with information to contact APD's homicide tip line, with a $1,000 reward available through Crime Stoppers.

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Caitlin Clark records first triple-double by WNBA rookie in Indiana Fever win to rally past New York Liberty

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10 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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abc13.com – AP – 2024-07-06 20:48:00

SUMMARY: Caitlin Clark achieved the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history, leading the Indiana Fever to an 83-78 victory over the New York Liberty, ending a nine-game losing streak against them. Clark recorded 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds. Coach Christie Sides praised Clark’s performance and the team’s strong fourth-quarter defense. Key contributions also came from Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and NaLyssa Smith. Despite standout efforts from New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones, the Fever managed to hold off the Liberty to secure the win.

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