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Judge weighs possible injunction for House Bill 900

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rssfeeds.elpasotimes.com – Austin American-Statesman – 2023-08-22 06:02:56

SUMMARY: A U.S. district judge is expected to decide by the end of August whether to grant a temporary injunction to a group of book sellers, preventing a new Texas law from taking effect on September 1. House Bill 900 limits sexually explicit content in libraries and requires book vendors to rate materials sold to schools. The book sellers argue that the law is unconstitutional and infringes upon their First Amendment rights. The judge held a hearing on Friday and expressed concern over the law's clarity and enforcement. The book sellers have requested a temporary injunction until the case is resolved.

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Houston man charged with bigamy after wife finds out about second wedding through Facebook, records show

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abc13.com – Jessica Willey – 2024-07-03 22:23:39

SUMMARY: A Houston woman, Tammie, discovered through social media that her husband, Marcus Andra Shorten, was getting re-married despite still being married to her. Shorten, 53, is charged with bigamy but hasn’t been arrested. Houston police found two marriage licenses but no divorce decree. Tammie, his third wife, separated from him in 2019 but didn’t divorce due to his fear of being seen as a failure. She confronted him after learning of the new wedding plans in December. Despite this, Shorten and his new wife married in January. Bigamy, a rare third-degree felony, can result in up to 10 years in prison.

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4-year-old girl dies after being left unattended inside vehicle in northwest Houston, police say

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abc13.com – Alex Bozarjian – 2024-07-03 22:20:33

SUMMARY: A tragic incident occurred in northwest Houston where a 4-year-old girl died after being left unattended in a vehicle. The girl had been with two women and other children in a Chevy pickup truck. Upon arriving at an apartment complex, the women and other children went inside, leaving the girl behind. Police believe she was in the car for approximately an hour before being discovered by a parent who called 911. The girl was transported to the hospital but was pronounced dead. Further updates can be followed from reporter Alex Bozarjian on social media.

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The Marsh Lane Plaza Rebuild Brings New Choices To Northwest Dallas

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-03 21:18:02

SUMMARY: In October 2019, an EF-3 tornado caused over a billion dollars in damage in North Dallas, impacting areas such as the Marsh Lane Plaza shopping center. The damaged center, located at Walnut Hill and Marsh, has been demolished and largely rebuilt. Several new businesses including Jake's restaurant, a luxury nail salon, a dentist, and a doughnut shop are set to open in the coming weeks. Rankin Grote of Hopkins Commercial Real Estate states the area will offer upscale, family-friendly options. Additional tenants include Texas Resources, a coffee shop, an ice cream store, and a barber shop. The rebuild is expected to be completed by year-end.

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