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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles says he regrets closing schools during freeze

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6 months ago

January 17, 2024

abc13.com – Charly Edsitty – 2024-01-17 20:07:10

SUMMARY: School districts in Houston reopened after closures due to icy conditions from an arctic blast. Houston ISD Superintendent regretted closing schools and vowed not to make the same mistake again, comparing teachers to first responders. However, a teacher and the Houston Federation of Teachers disagreed, emphasizing the safety of students and staff. Some schools faced heating and water pipe issues, prompting early dismissals. The superintendent defended his decision, citing the essential role of schools, but proposed optional school days in the future. The Houston Federation of Teachers plans to address the issue at a board meeting, while the mayor’s office has not commented on the superintendent’s statement.

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Person in custody following SWAT call in Cedar Park

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2 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Abigail Jones – 2024-07-02 08:12:59

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

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2 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-02 07:43:04

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

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3 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-02 06:49:06

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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