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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Busted After Falling For Totally Bogus Garth Brooks Story

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uk..yahoo.com – – 2023-06-26 02:49:00

SUMMARY: Texas Governor Greg Abbott faced criticism after sharing a fake news story about Garth Brooks being booed off stage at a fictional event. The story, from a satire website, was clearly marked as parody, but Abbott tweeted it without realizing its true nature. The governor's tweet was later deleted, but screenshots were preserved online. Abbott received backlash for not fact-checking the story before sharing it. Garth Brooks, known for his non-political stance, has previously promoted tolerance and inclusiveness in his career. Twitter users criticized Abbott for falling for the fake news.

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Woman arrested, 2 others accused looting Hurricane Beryl-ravaged Westchase area apartments

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abc13.com – Luke Jones – 2024-07-26 22:25:23

SUMMARY: Police in Houston have arrested 61-year-old Tamara Brown for allegedly breaking into multiple Westchase-area apartments damaged by Hurricane Beryl. Brown reportedly worked with two others, who remain at large. A man from Woodlake Oaks Apartments had to evacuate after his roof caved in and subsequently reported a burglary where thieves took electronics. Eyewitnesses found several garbage bags filled with potential stolen items outside the complex. In the Westbury neighborhood, Victoria Ma returned home to find her residence burglarized after losing power due to the hurricane. Brown was released on a $10,000 bond and ordered to stay 200 feet away from the complex.

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Austin FC impresses in Leagues Cup opener over Pumas

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www.kxan.com – Noah Gross – 2024-07-26 22:16:22

SUMMARY: Austin FC ended their tough MLS regular season run with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Pumas in their Leagues Cup opener. Alex Ring scored early, and despite Osman Bukari’s red card, Gyasi Zardes added another goal, making it 2-0 at halftime. Pumas narrowed the lead with a stoppage-time goal, but Sebastian Driussi extended Austin’s lead to 3-1. Pumas scored again in the 72nd minute and had a late chance to tie, but backup goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland saved a crucial penalty to secure the win. This victory gives Austin three points, with their next match against Monterrey at Q2 Stadium.

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Worries over runoff have some concerned near Toll Road I83A

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www.kxan.com – Barrett Tryon – 2024-07-26 21:29:33

SUMMARY: The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) has been working on Toll Road 183A in Williamson County, Texas, for the past three years. CTRMA Director of Engineering, Mike Sexton, explains that the project involves extensive planning and community engagement. Despite meticulous preparation, construction can face unforeseen challenges such as water runoff, which has concerned local residents. To mitigate issues, CTRMA uses water quality ponds and detention facilities to manage water discharge. The rapid regional growth also affects water movement, necessitating weekly inspections. The project is nearing completion and is expected to be finished by early 2025.

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