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‘Pandas’ at Chinese zoo are Chow Chow dogs dyed black and white – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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www.nbcdfw.com – Larissa Gao | NBC News – 2024-05-10 02:06:04

SUMMARY: A zoo in China has been accused of deceiving visitors by displaying dogs dyed black and white to look like pandas. The Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu showcased the “panda dogs” in an exhibit, but their wagging tails gave them away. Zoo officials claimed the dogs, Chow Chows, were painted to resemble pandas and that they had clearly advertised them as “panda dogs.” However, the zoo faced criticism for misleading visitors and mistreating the dogs. This incident is not the first of its kind in China, where other zoos have been accused of displaying fake animals, including dyed dogs.

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Delta to fly nonstop from Austin for fans traveling to UT-Arkansas game

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www.kxan.com – Christopher Adams – 2024-05-20 16:48:42

SUMMARY: Longhorns fans traveling to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the UT-Arkansas game now have a new travel option. Delta Air Lines will provide nonstop flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Northwest Arkansas National Airport for the game. The departures from Austin are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15, with returns on Sunday, Nov. 17. The game is on Saturday, Nov. 16, with an unannounced kickoff time. Delta will operate this route as one of 56 game-related flights for the football season. Texas holds a record of 56-23 against Arkansas but lost the last two matchups, the latest in 2021 under coach Steve Sarkisian.

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FEMA disaster assistance: Federal funding available for some Texas counties after deadly, destructive storm across Houston area

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-05-20 15:31:16

SUMMARY: FEMA is providing disaster assistance to Texans affected by recent storms and flooding. Residents in Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker counties may qualify for a $750 payment per household through FEMA’s Serious Need Assistance (SNA) program, in addition to other aid. To qualify, applicants must report displacement or emergency costs related to the disaster. Additional help may be available with a completed FEMA application, identity verification, residence in a declared disaster area, and confirmed damage. Apply through DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, or the FEMA helpline. Beware of scams and verify inspectors’ identities. More details are on the FEMA website.

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Horns Report: Baseball, softball postseasons in full swing, Erwin Center demolished

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2024-05-20 14:39:16

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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