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Bedford Woman Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison in Bitcoin Murder-For-Hire Plot
SUMMARY: A North Texas woman was sentenced to nine years in prison for a murder-for-hire plot involving Bitcoin. Michelle Murphy, 58, searched the dark web for a hitman to kill her boyfriend’s lover and transferred about $10,510 in cryptocurrency to the hitman’s wallet. She was reported to authorities by the person who accepted the money, leading to her arrest. Murphy confessed to the crime, stating that she was outraged by her boyfriend’s affair. It was determined that the hitman never intended to carry out the murder. Murphy pleaded guilty to one count of murder-for-hire in December.
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Horns Report: Baseball, softball postseasons in full swing, Erwin Center demolished
SUMMARY: In this week’s Horns Report, Roger Wallace and Billy Gates dive into Longhorns baseball and softball postseason runs. The baseball team enters the Big 12 Conference tournament as the No. 3 seed, facing Texas Tech. Max Belyeu was named conference player of the year with impressive stats, including a .341 batting average and 17 home runs. Other key players include Jalin Flores, Jared Thomas, and Gage Boehm. On the softball side, the top-ranked team dominated their regional tournament and advanced to the super regionals. Additionally, the Frank Erwin Center was demolished, ending an era for Longhorns basketball.
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Damage from Houston storms: 54 Houston ISD schools closed today due to storm damage and power outages
SUMMARY: Houston ISD is working to reopen schools after a destructive storm, but challenges persist. On Sunday, HISD listed schools set to reopen on Monday, assuring they would have power, cooling systems, and food service. Yet, some campuses faced issues: Heights High School canceled classes due to air conditioning problems, Lamar High School dismissed students early due to a gas leak, and Reynolds Elementary also faced cooling issues. Scarborough High School remained without power. Significant damage was reported at Sinclair, Pugh, Robinson, and Paige elementary schools. HISD and the Houston Food Bank are assisting families with food distributions.
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Leaky pipes and irrigation runoff responsible for up to 90% of Austin creek’s flow
SUMMARY: Austin’s Waller Creek remains lush due to leaky pipes providing a steady water supply, especially beneficial to Bald Cypress Trees. Research led by University of Texas Professor Jay Banner revealed that up to 90% of the creek’s flow consists of leaking drinking water, wastewater, and irrigation runoff. The study compared the growth of Cypress Trees on Waller Creek and Onion Creek, finding those on Waller Creek thrive even during droughts, benefiting from the consistent water flow. Banner points out that while the leaks have advantages for the trees, the broader implications of water waste must be addressed by local authorities.
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