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Governor Abbott Details Items on Special Session Agenda

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9 months ago

October 5, 2023

www.wbap.com – – 2023-10-05 15:26:53

SUMMARY: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a third special session of the Texas Legislature, with an agenda focused on education freedom, border security, public safety, and ending COVID restrictions. The session aims to pass legislation that provides education savings accounts for all Texas schoolchildren, increases penalties for illegal entry into the state from a foreign nation, authorizes licensed peace officers to remove illegal immigrants, and provides more funding for border barrier infrastructure. Additionally, the session will address public safety and property ownership concerns and prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers. Governor Abbott looks forward to collaborating with the legislature on these critical issues.

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Police release information on Saturday’s motorcycle fatality

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55 mins ago

July 4, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Robert Sims – 2024-07-04 10:58:55

SUMMARY: AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police reported a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on the 2400 block of South MoPac northbound on June 29. The incident occurred around 11:56 p.m. when motorcycle rider Christopher Hale fell off and was subsequently hit by another vehicle. Hale was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead. The driver of the vehicle was not impaired, and no occupants were injured. This marks Austin's 38th fatal crash of 2024, with 39 fatalities recorded. Police urge anyone with information to contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit or submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers.

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2024 Nathan’s hot dog eating contest: Miki Sudo wins 10th women’s title, breaking record with 51 hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes

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1 hour ago

July 4, 2024

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abc13.com – AP – 2024-07-04 10:38:28

SUMMARY: Miki Sudo, a dental hygiene student from Florida, claimed her 10th women’s title at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest by consuming 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes, setting a new women’s world record. Last year, Sudo ate 39 1/2 hot dogs. She bested 14 competitors, including Japan’s Mayoi Ebihara, who finished second with 37 hot dogs. Competitors came from various continents. Joey Chestnut, a 16-time winner, missed the event due to a sponsorship dispute, competing instead at a U.S. Army base in El Paso. ESPN focused on Sudo and Massachusetts teacher Geoffrey Esper in their broadcast.

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How Austin enforces its fireworks ordinance

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3 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Julianna Russ – 2024-07-04 09:00:00

SUMMARY: Since Austin adopted its fireworks ordinance, the storage, use, and handling of fireworks within city limits became illegal. Initially, the Austin Fire Department (AFD) managed compliance, deploying engine and truck companies to reported violations. However, this approach burdened the emergency response system and 911 dispatchers. In the late 90s, the city shifted to a 311 hotline for reporting non-emergency violations, transitioning responsibility to the Austin Police Department (APD). Despite this change, AFD maintains a street presence, and the Fire Marshal's Office continues to issue citations and prosecute those responsible for fires caused by fireworks.

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