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Gregory Sharetts killed: Man gets 40 years in road rage shooting of Galveston County restaurant owner, ordeal caught on video
SUMMARY: A man in Galveston County, Texas, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the road rage shooting death of a restaurant owner. The shooting was captured on video and led to the guilty plea of 23-year-old Messiah Pickens-McCoy. Authorities stated that the motive was road rage as the victim was trying to change lanes. The victim's widow, Dee Bryd-Sharetts, described the devastating impact of the shooting, emphasizing the loss to her family and the community. Road rage shootings are not common in the area, and police in Houston are increasing patrols in response to recent incidents.
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Fourth of July 2024: What stores and restaurants are open and closed
SUMMARY: ABC Digital Team’s article outlines essential details for the Fourth of July. The piece covers which restaurants and retail stores will be open or closed on the holiday, with notable mentions including Applebee’s, McDonald’s, Target, and Walmart. It also highlights potential reduced hours for some stores like Aldi and CVS. Additionally, FedEx and UPS will have limited services, while USPS will be closed. The article includes a related link explaining the history of celebrating July 4th with fireworks and provides planning tips for those looking to travel or shop on Independence Day.
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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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