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Florida carries out record 9th execution of 2025 on man convicted of killing wife and 2 children
WPTV 5 - Florida
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July 31, 2025
A man convicted of the 1994 machete killings of his wife and their two children was put to death Thursday, becoming the ninth person executed in Florida this year and setting a state record for a single-year total since the Supreme Court restored...
East Texas sex predator apprehended in Houston
The Light and Champion - Texas
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July 31, 2025
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of a violent, repeat sex offender from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List in Harris Co. Jacob Aaron Kessler was arrested on Friday, July 18. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be...
Teen boy in Texas foster care says finding a family would be 'terrific'
KVUE - Texas
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July 31, 2025
Kayden is 16-years-old and going into sophomore year of high school. He enjoys learning how to code for video games, robotics and learning how things work. AUSTIN, Texas — Being a teenager in Texas foster care can be challenging, having to...
Florida carries out record 9th execution of year on man convicted of killing wife and 2 children
WJAX - Florida
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July 31, 2025
STARKE, Fla. — (AP) — A man convicted of the 1994 killings of his wife and their two children became the ninth person put to death in Florida this year, his death Thursday marking a state record for a single-year execution total since the U.S....
Searching for answers after Texas' deadly floods brings lawmakers to devastated Hill Country
Canada's National Observer
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July 31, 2025
Texas lawmakers will take their search for answers following the deadly July 4 floods to the heart of the devastation in Kerr County, where local officials were expected to face questions over their response to the disaster that swept away homes...
Léon Marchand of France led Texas-flavored moment at swim worlds
The Morning Journal - Ohio
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July 31, 2025
SINGAPORE — Léon Marchand of France won gold in the 200-meter individual medley at the swimming world championships on July 31 — and it had a Texas flavor to it. American swimmer Shaine Casas claimed the silver and Hubert Kós of Hungary took the...
As Texas Floods Swept Campers Away, A Top Official Didn't Show Up. Another Was Asleep.
HuffPost
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July 31, 2025
Texas officials involved in the deadly Kerr County flood response testified to lawmakers Thursday about the many failures made during the tragedy. In the early morning of July 4, the Guadalupe River rose around 26 feet, causing flash floods that...
ICE Arrests 214 Illegal Immigrants in Houston Texas Area for Sex Crimes Involving Minors
CNSNews
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DONATE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revealed in a press release on Monday that they had successfully arrested 214 illegal immigrants in the Houston, Texas area in the past six months who have been charged with, or convicted of, a...
Local officials grilled over response to deadly Texas flooding
NBC News
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July 31, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Local officials grilled over response to deadly Texas flooding 01:45 UP NEXT Family of Virginia Giuffre speaks out 02:12 Teacher arrested for double...
How a tribal religion of a tribal god is in charge in America
Baptist News Global
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July 31, 2025
I am in a state of theological outrage. It has to do with how Donald Trump’s narrow escape from an assassin’s bullet has been used to claim divine intervention to save his life, a claim that no doubt aided his campaign. Mike Johnson, speaker of...
Texas Senate redistricting committee set to vote on subpoenaing Department of Justice official
KLST - Texas
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July 29, 2025
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The nine-member Senate select committee on redistricting is planning to vote Wednesday on whether to subpoena an assistant attorney general to testify. The Department of Justice official is the author of a letter that has been...
Texas YES Project's raffle races to support students and it's nearing the finish line
CBS Austin - Texas
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas YES Project is revving up its efforts to support local students with its Drive Away for Education raffle. As the event approaches its conclusion, Executive Director Danielle Gunter shared details on how to participate...
K-State women's basketball sets 2025-26 non-conference schedule
The Manhattan Mercury - Kansas
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Kansas State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie announced the complete non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season on Thursday.The Wildcats' non-conference slate features six home games, including a visit from SEC foe Texas A&M,...
State Representative Houston Gaines announces campaign for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District seat
WUGA - Georgia
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July 31, 2025
State Representative Houston Gaines has announced his campaign for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District Seat, which is currently held by U.S. Rep. Mike Collins. On Thursday, Houston Gaines posted a video on X, formerly Twitter, announcing his...
Devil's Den murder suspect James Andrew McGann was North Texas elementary teacher
FOX 7 Austin - Texas
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The suspect who is accused of killing a married couple who were hiking with their children at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas was a teacher in Flower Mound, according to an Associated Press report. DALLAS - The suspect accused of killing a...
Teachers union sues Houston ISD over performance-based pay raises
Houston Public Media - Texas
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July 31, 2025
Education The lawsuit claims the school district is illegally distributing funds and failing to follow a state law requiring salary increases for teachers based on experience. Dominic Anthony Walsh/Houston Public Media The office for the Houston...
In an emotional hearing, Texas lawmakers hear from flood survivors, local officials
NPR
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July 31, 2025
Attendees look at a marked-up map of the Guadalupe River during a public hearing in Kerrville, Texas. Eric Gay/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Gay/AP KERRVILLE, Texas — Texas lawmakers and flood survivors criticized local officials for...
The Houston Rockets all set to host 3rd annual Back-To-School Bash
KPRC - Texas
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July 31, 2025
HOUSTON – Talk about a SLAM DUNK! The Houston Rockets and Reliant are once again teaming up to host their third annual Back-to-School Bash in partnership with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. This year’s event, which is open to the...
Historic Athens and Texas: Governors Speak at the Fiddlers Event
Athens Daily Review - Texas
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For a long time the Athens Fiddlers’ Reunion program has been a part of Athens culture and history as every year the toe-tappin' music sets the courthouse square alive. Of course the music is always the main attraction but in the past there were...
Air Force Veteran Convicted of Killing Wife and 2 Children Set to Be 9th Person Executed in Florida This Year
Military.com
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July 31, 2025
STARKE, Fla. -- A man convicted of the 1994 machete killings of his wife and their two children was put to death Thursday, becoming the ninth person executed in Florida this year and setting a state record for a single-year total since the Supreme...