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Robber who pleaded guilty in Bun B’s 2019 home invasion in southwest Houston sentenced to 40 years in prison

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June 7, 2024

abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-06-07 15:21:46

SUMMARY: In April 2019, Houston rapper Bun B and his wife Queenie were victims of a home invasion by Demonte Jackson, who has now been sentenced to 40 years in prison for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and organized crime. Jackson, 20 at the time, held Queenie at gunpoint and was shot during a gunfight with Bun B. During a recent testimony, Bun B recounted the traumatic event and its ongoing impact. Jackson's defense cited his mental health issues. The case took five years to resolve, with Jackson's sentence to be served concurrently.

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CapMetro is pausing purchases of new electric buses — here's why

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July 26, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Kelsey Thompson – 2024-07-26 16:30:25

SUMMARY: CapMetro in Austin is pausing new electric vehicle (EV) purchases due to industry-wide battery technology issues. During a June 24 meeting, the CapMetro Board discussed reliance on battery maturity and infrastructure development. Currently, EV buses run for only 8-10 hours before needing a recharge, limiting their usage to 36% of routes. CapMetro's 402-vehicle fleet includes 23 electric buses, with 87 more expected by late 2024. The pause is for transitioning to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, considering hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell buses. The next EV bus procurement is planned for late 2024, with deliveries by late 2026.

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First artificial heart procedure performed in Houston offering new hope for people with end-stage heart disease

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July 26, 2024

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-26 16:15:04

SUMMARY: In Houston, Texas, doctors at the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center performed a groundbreaking procedure by implanting an artificial heart, the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH), into a 58-year-old patient with late-stage heart disease. Made of titanium and using magnetic levitation technology, this device aims to keep patients alive until they can receive a real heart transplant. If successful in ongoing trials, it could become a permanent solution. The transplant addresses significant challenges in cardiac care, including long waitlists, and offers new hope for the 26 million people affected globally by heart failure.

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June shooting involving 13-year-old now being investigated as homicide

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July 26, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Julianna Russ – 2024-07-26 15:29:21

SUMMARY: AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is now investigating a June shooting as a homicide. On June 25, officers responded to a shooting on Kelton Drive where 13-year-old Julian Hernandez was found shot. Initially reported as a self-inflicted wound, it was later discovered Hernandez was accidentally shot by a family member. No formal charges have been filed, and the family member's name remains undisclosed. This is Austin's 35th homicide of 2024. Police urge anyone with information to contact APD or the Capital Area Crime Stoppers, with potential rewards up to $1,000 for tips leading to an arrest.

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