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Dallas Love Field Among Nation’s First Airports To Receive New Safety Technology
SUMMARY: The FAA is implementing new airfield surveillance technology at airports to reduce the risk of runway collisions. The Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI) system will display aircraft and vehicles on maps for controllers, improving awareness. The FAA has hired new air traffic controllers and plans to hire more, while also investing in improved runway lighting and surface upgrades at various airports. The technology will be installed at Dallas Love Field, Austin Bergstrom International Airport, and airports in Nashville and Indianapolis by the end of the year, with more airports receiving it by 2025.
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Fort Bend ISD assault: Mother speaks out about her son’s attack on classmate that sent girl to hospital
SUMMARY: A boy in second grade at Burton Elementary in Fort Bend ISD attacked a girl in his class, hitting her over the head with his laptop twice. The victim, Tori, ended up with a gash in her head and needed stitches. The boy’s mother defended her son, saying the incident was out of character and blaming ongoing issues between Tori and her friend. The school district took appropriate disciplinary action with a three-day suspension. Both parents believe the students should not be in the same class. The school’s response to the incident has been controversial, with differing views on how to prevent future similar incidents.
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This Week in Texas: Houston’s Police Chief resigns, Judge Hidalgo advocates after floods, and deepfakes threaten Democracy
SUMMARY: Houston’s Police Chief, Troy Finner, resigned amid an investigation into uninvestigated criminal cases. Mayor John Whitmire expressed confidence in Finner’s decision. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo advocated for help after recent flooding in D.C. Deep fakes and their impact on democracy were discussed, with concerns about AI generating misinformation. The episode also addressed the lack of listening in political conversations. Viewers can catch up on previous episodes of This Week in Texas. Stay informed on Texas politics by following Tom Abrahams on social media. Copyright © 2024 KTRK-TV.
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Texas Longhorns named No. 1 seed for 1st time in program history
SUMMARY: The Texas Longhorns are the top seed in the NCAA softball tournament for the first time in program history, despite losing in the Big 12 Conference championship game. They will open play against Siena, who won their first-ever Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship, in a double-elimination tournament. The Longhorns lead Division I teams in batting average and are second in on-base percentage. If they win the regional round, they will play at home for the super regional round. Texas A&M is the No. 16 seed and will also host a regional tournament. The top 16 seeds will host the super regional round if they advance.
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