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Texas man accused of molesting child while tutoring at Austin ISD

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www.kxan.com – Kelly Wiley – 2023-12-11 16:11:32

SUMMARY: Isaiah Xavier Smith, a college readiness tutor at Akins High School, was arrested on charges of indecency with a child after a student reported inappropriate touching. Smith had also worked as a volunteer for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and as a Juvenile Corrections Officer. He had been seen outside schools and the public library with a long rifle, legally allowed in Texas. The incident has raised questions about preventing such situations in the future. According to Texas law, open carrying of weapons is allowed but in a manner not calculated to alarm others, which could lead to arrest on disorderly conduct charges.

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North Galveston jetty crash: 3 hospitalized, 2 missing, family fears Beryl’s impact on Coast Guard search

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-06 14:27:02

SUMMARY: Two individuals are missing after a boat collided with a jetty in North , Texas. The U.S. Coast Guard reported the incident occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, involving five adults. By Saturday morning, three adults had been rescued and taken to the hospital, though their conditions remain unknown. The search for the two missing individuals is ongoing, but family members are concerned that approaching weather, specifically Beryl, could impede the search efforts. The situation's outcome heavily depends on weather conditions as the storm nears Texas' coast.

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Flies in Texas: Are there more right now and why?

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www.kxan.com – Russell Falcon – 2024-07-06 12:54:41

SUMMARY: In Texas, residents have observed an unusual rise in fly populations, particularly exacerbated in recent years. The phenomenon, discussed by Central Texans on Reddit, aligns with insights from Texas AgriLife Entomologist Wizzie Brown. She explains that the state's warm climate supports year-round fly activity, with heat accelerating their life cycle, leading to rapid population growth. Climate change is likely worsening the issue, as higher temperatures benefit flies and expand their habitable areas. To manage the infestation, Brown suggests regular trash removal, using outdoor garbage bins, and cleaning these bins with dish soap to eliminate fly-attracting odors.

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Suspect arrested after 10-year-old boy was hit and killed riding bike in northwest Harris County on July 4th, authorities say

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-06 12:00:52

SUMMARY: A driver, 36-year-old Alex Tuan Vuong, has been arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid after allegedly hitting and killing 10-year-old Mohammad Khel on July 4th in Harris County, Texas. Mohammad was struck by a dark SUV while riding his bicycle in the Grand Oaks subdivision. Vuong is currently held in the Harris County jail. Investigators reported that after running a stop sign and hitting Mohammad, the driver continued for nearly a mile with the boy’s bike wedged underneath, before stopping to remove it at Greenhouse and Kieth Harrow.

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