SUMMARY: Avery Anderson, elected at 19, faced numerous issues during his tenure, including failing to send jury summons, subpoenas, and protective orders. Attorneys Khloe Love and Thomas filed a lawsuit to remove him in September 2023, citing widespread concerns about his competence. In February, a judge found Anderson incompetent. A hearing was held last month to consider his temporary removal, but Anderson resigned instead, avoiding a potentially embarrassing trial. He denied incompetence in his resignation letter, attributing his errors to inexperience. District Attorney Kelly Higgins welcomed the resignation, anticipating better collaboration moving forward. Angela Shen reported for Fox 7 Austin News.

Avrey Anderson has resigned from his position as the Hays County District Clerk amid a lawsuit to remove him from office.

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SUMMARY: A North Texas couple, Tabitha and Carrie Sullivan from Salina, were injured in a shark attack on South Padre Island. Carrie suffered minor injuries while Tabitha had her left calf severely bitten, requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery. The incident occurred when they ventured past a sandbar. The shark pursued Tabitha into shallow water where Carrie intervened to fend it off. Eyewitness Kyle Jud recorded the aftermath as officials tracked the shark. Four people were injured in total, marking an unprecedented situation for the area, which last saw a shark bite five years ago. Tabitha's future mobility remains uncertain.

A North Texas woman recalls her terrifying escape from a shark attack on South Padre Island. The shark bit her left calf off. “My leg is pretty much gone.”

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Anthony provides an update on Hurricane Barrel, which is nearing northern Mexico with a well-defined eye, moving West Northwest at 15 mph and winds at 65 mph. Expected to intensify, it’s shifting rightward, affecting Corpus Christi less and potentially hitting Matagorda Bay directly by Monday. A hurricane watch is in effect from Matagorda County to South Texas, with storm surges from three to five feet. Concerns stem from potential rightward movement towards Southeast Texas, not stalling like Harvey in 2017. Models show varying impacts, but significant rainfall (up to 7 inches) is expected in Southeast Texas, with flooding risks on Monday and Tuesday.

Friday night update of Hurricane Beryl

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