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Department of Education Finds Southlake Carroll Schools Violated Students’ Civil Rights
SUMMARY: The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights found that Carroll Independent School District violated students’ civil rights after a three-year investigation sparked by complaints of discrimination based on race, gender, and sexual orientation. The district has 90 days to develop a resolution, and federal funding could be revoked if the violations are not corrected. Groups like CREED and SARC have urged the district to make policy changes to ensure all students feel welcomed and supported. The district has gained national attention for incidents like white students chanting racist and homophobic slurs. Negotiations are expected to take place to address the violations identified.
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Senate Republicans introduce legislation to legalize IVF treatment nationally
SUMMARY: Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Katie Britt are introducing federal legislation to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) access nationwide. This follows an Alabama Supreme Court ruling classifying embryos from IVF as children, causing concern among prospective parents. The bill aims to ensure IVF access by tying it to federal Medicaid funding, addressing misunderstandings and legal uncertainties. Cruz and Britt emphasize that the bill does not force individuals or organizations to provide IVF but ensures it remains accessible. While Alabama has a state law protecting IVF patients, Democrats have also proposed similar legislation, which faced opposition from Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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Houston storms power outages: 1 dead from carbon monoxide poisoning as people turn to generators to power homes: HFD
SUMMARY: One person has died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Houston amid ongoing power outages following last week’s storm, according to Fire Department Chief Sam Peña. As residents await power restoration, some not expected until Wednesday, concerns grow over the use of portable generators. Increased calls for carbon monoxide incidents have been reported, with officials emphasizing the dangers of using generators indoors or too close to buildings. Additionally, issues such as electrocution, electric shock, and fire hazards are highlighted. Guidelines include proper generator placement, using heavy-duty extension cords, hiring qualified electricians, and safely storing fuel. Safety tips from FEMA and the Red Cross urge installing carbon monoxide alarms and seeking fresh air if feeling unwell.
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Travis County Sheriff’s Office investigating overnight homicide in northwest Austin
SUMMARY: The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after finding a man with gunshot wounds in northwest Austin early Monday morning. Deputies responded to a check welfare call around 4 a.m. in the 13000 block of Amarillo Avenue, near West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive, and discovered the unresponsive man in the street. Despite CPR efforts by deputies and life-saving measures by Austin-Travis County EMS, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects are currently in custody. The sheriff’s office urges anyone with information to contact the TCSO Tip Line at 512-854-1444 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477.
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