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SB 17: Rice University LGBTQ+ organization offers services to other Texas colleges amid new diversity, equity, and inclusion law

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abc13.com – Chaz Miller – 2023-08-31 17:22:49

SUMMARY: The University of Houston is closing its office of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a result of Senate Bill 17, a new state law that requires public colleges in Texas to disband such offices by January 1 next year. In response, Rice Pride, a student-run LGBTQ+ organization at Rice University, is offering resources and support to LGBTQ+ students from public colleges. They are providing safe-sex products, recommendations from professionals, and a safe and welcoming space for students. The organization has already received interest from around 100 LGBTQ+ students whose colleges will no longer provide such services.

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Flight to New Hampshire diverted after man exposes himself – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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www.nbcdfw.com – Associated Press – 2024-07-03 22:35:18

SUMMARY: A flight to Manchester, New Hampshire, was diverted after a 25-year-old Oregon man allegedly exposed himself and urinated in the aisle. Arrested and charged with indecent exposure, he appeared in federal court in Buffalo and was released. American Airlines praised their team's professionalism. The man claimed excessive whiskey and colas consumed during layovers caused his actions, citing a medical urination problem. The flight resumed its journey shortly after the incident. An email was sent to his federal public defender for comments.

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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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