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Friendswood Christian School cancels Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser; parent calls it an inflammatory decision
SUMMARY: The Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser at Friendswood Christian School in Texas was canceled due to concerns about books promoting LGBTQ+ views. A parent expressed disappointment, believing it was a missed opportunity and that it created division within the community. The school stated in an email to parents that they wanted to protect children’s innocence and incorporate Christian principles into the academic environment. The school’s curriculum coach confirmed the cancellation but did not provide a reason, and Scholastic did not respond to inquiries. Texas has seen numerous attempts to restrict or ban books, with some school districts giving themselves more power to remove books without input.
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Person in custody following SWAT call in Cedar Park
SUMMARY: A person was taken into custody following a SWAT response in Cedar Park, Texas, on Tuesday morning. This led to a shelter-in-place order for neighbors, which lasted several hours. The Cedar Park Police Department reported at 7:48 a.m. about a “barricaded subject” at Cedar Park Townhomes on Cypress Creek Boulevard. By 9:15 a.m., police confirmed the situation was resolved, the subject was in custody, and the shelter-in-place order was lifted. The incident began around 5:20 a.m. with Central Texas SWAT negotiators called to assist.
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I-10 westbound from Beaumont to Houston reopens day after large crack prompted closure at Washington Boulevard
SUMMARY: In Beaumont, Texas, I-10 westbound at Washington Boulevard has reopened following a significant crack that caused traffic disruptions. TxDOT announced on social media that emergency repairs were underway on Monday morning. Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes and anticipate delays as traffic was diverted off the main lanes at Washington Boulevard. Nearly 24 hours after the closure, the westbound lanes reopened. ABC13 offers real-time traffic data to help navigate Houston’s roads and suggests signing up for traffic alerts via their app, where users can manage notifications and zoom in on specific roads for detailed information.
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Tarrant County Jailers Charged with Murder Arrested, Released on Bond
SUMMARY: Two corrections officers were booked and released on bond over the death of Marine veteran Anthony Johnson Junior at the Tarrant County Jail. Rafael Moreno allegedly caused Johnson’s death by kneeling on his back, while Lt. Joel Garcia recorded the incident. Both officers, initially fired, were reinstated and then indicted after the Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide. Activists are demanding transparency and accountability, highlighting over 60 in-custody deaths at the jail since 2017. The incident has also led to a push for Sheriff Bill Waybourn’s resignation amid growing scrutiny of the Sheriff’s Department.
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