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House Bill 3: School districts ‘competing’ for police officers to staff campuses as new Texas law created to keep students safe

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11 months ago

August 21, 2023

abc13.com – Lileana Pearson – 2023-08-21 22:31:24

SUMMARY: Brazosport Independent School District in Texas has hired six police officers to comply with a new law that requires at least one armed security officer to be present during regular school hours at each campus. House Bill 3, which goes into effect on September 1, allows districts to claim a “good cause exemption” if they are unable to employ armed officers due to funding or staffing issues. The alternative plan can include hiring a school marshal with 80 hours of training or arming an employee who has completed school safety training. Some districts are struggling to find enough officers to meet the requirements of the law, while others are facing funding challenges.

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

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6 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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7 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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‘Firecracker Open’ shows off new improvements to Lions Municipal Golf Course

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8 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Barrett Tryon – 2024-07-06 19:20:30

SUMMARY: Afternoon rains on Saturday paused play at the 2024 Firecracker Open in Austin, held at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Despite the weather, many attended the annual event. The rain benefited the newly laid grass on the upgraded 8,000-square-foot putting green, an improvement over the previous 1,500-square-foot green. These updates are part of several enhancements to the historic course. Scotty Sayers, co-chair of The Muny Conservancy, highlighted the course's popularity, noting it serves as the home course for 12 high school teams. The three-day tournament will conclude on Sunday afternoon.

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