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Large active wildfire in Brazoria County near CR 227, residents advised to avoid area for their safety
SUMMARY: A large active wildfire is burning on the National Wildlife Refuge near CR 227 in Brazoria County, Texas. Reported shortly after 3 p.m. on Sunday, the fire continues to burn, and local authorities urge people to avoid the area and use alternative routes. Multiple fire departments are collaborating with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to extinguish the flames. Fortunately, no homes are currently at risk, and no injuries have been reported. For ongoing updates, watch live coverage from ABC13 on their 24/7 streaming news channel.
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Houston man charged with bigamy after wife finds out about second wedding through Facebook, records show
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
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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President Joe Biden privately signals “open mind” on path forward, sees next few days as critical amid calls to end campaign
SUMMARY: President Joe Biden privately acknowledges the next few days are crucial to his re-election bid, contrary to White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates' denial. Despite viewing himself as the strongest candidate against Donald Trump, Biden remains open-minded about his political future. He has scheduled key events, including campaign stops in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, and an interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos. Biden is actively engaging with political leaders and maintains his readiness to continue. Reports questioning his determination to stay in the race are strongly denied by his campaign. Biden insists on his capability and calmness in facing these pressures.
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