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Ranked No. 18 in preseason AP poll, hosts scrimmage Tuesday
SUMMARY: The Texas Longhorns men’s basketball team has been ranked No. 18 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll. They are the third-highest ranked team in the Big 12 Conference, behind Kansas (No. 1) and Houston (No. 7). Baylor also made the rankings at No. 20. The Longhorns were chosen to finish third in the Big 12. Four players were named preseason All-Big 12 honorees, including Max Abmas, who is the NCAA Division I active leader in scoring. The team will hold a scrimmage on Oct. 17, with free admission for fans.
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Utica shooting: NY officer fatally shoots 13-year-old on ground, police says he pointed replica gun
SUMMARY: Video released late Saturday shows an officer in Utica, New York, fatally shooting 13-year-old Nyah Mway, who ran from police and pointed a replica handgun at them. The incident occurred after officers stopped Mway and another youth in connection with an armed robbery investigation. The body camera footage captures Mway running, pointing the replica gun resembling a Glock 17, and being tackled by Officer Bryce Patterson before Officer Patrick Husnay fired the fatal shot. The replica handgun fired pellets or BBs. The incident has prompted public outcry, an internal investigation by the police, and a state attorney general's case.
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Teenager fatally shot allegedly by second teen while playing with firearm at St. James Apartments in SW Houston, police say
SUMMARY: The Houston Police Department is investigating an alleged accidental shooting of a teenager at St. James Apartments on Fondren Road early Sunday morning. Three teens were inside an apartment, playing with a gun when it discharged, hitting one in the stomach. The victim, approximately 14-15 years old, died at the scene. One teen fled but was later arrested, while another stayed to call 911. The relationship between the teens is unclear, and investigators are determining potential charges. The incident follows another recent accidental shooting involving a teenager in Houston.
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How to protect your vehicle from the Texas heat this summer
SUMMARY: Summertime in Texas brings extreme heat and severe weather, making car maintenance vital for safe road travel. Key vehicle checks include tire condition, wiper blades, lights, and battery health. Heat can cause tire blowouts and battery failure, so regular inspections are essential. Ensure wipers and lights function well, especially for navigating storms. Monitor coolant and Freon levels to prevent overheating. Don't neglect brake maintenance, checked during oil changes. Essential items for emergencies include a first aid kit, jumper cables, a spare gas container, an air compressor, extra phone chargers, and spare headlights or blinkers to ensure visibility and safety.
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