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The City of Houston has accepted Troy Finner’s retirement as chief of police, an email to police employees on Tuesday said.

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3 months ago

May 7, 2024

abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-05-07 22:55:16

SUMMARY: Houston Police Chief Troy Finner has retired amid questions about his knowledge of a code that suspended over 260,000 cases earlier than he claimed. Mayor John Whitmire announced Finner’s retirement and appointed Executive Assistant Chief Larry Satterwhite as acting police chief. Finner was appointed by former Mayor Sylvester Turner and oversaw a large police force. Questions arose about when Finner became aware of the suspended cases, with an email from 2018 suggesting he knew about it earlier than he claimed. Finner has stated he had no recollection of the email until recently. The reasons for Finner’s dismissal have not been specified.

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FBI says bullet struck former President Donald Trump’s ear during assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally on July 13

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54 mins ago

July 26, 2024

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abc13.com – ABCNews – 2024-07-26 19:13:47

SUMMARY: The FBI confirmed that former President Donald Trump was struck by a bullet in the ear during an assassination attempt on July 13, contradicting earlier uncertainty from FBI Director Christopher Wray. Trump criticized Wray's Congress testimony questioning whether he was hit by a bullet or shrapnel. Texas Representative Ronny Jackson, also Trump's former physician, supported Trump's claim, stating there was no evidence of it being anything other than a bullet. The FBI's investigation continues as they examine bullet fragments from the rally site. Trump insists the injury was caused by a bullet and pledges to fire Wray if re-elected.

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Police identify person of interest in 2023 hit-and-run investigation

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1 hour ago

July 26, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Julianna Russ – 2024-07-26 18:41:43

SUMMARY: The Austin Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate Nilson Isaac Perez Gomez, a 20-year-old Hispanic man, in connection with a hit-and-run crash on Sept. 24, 2023, around 7 p.m. near Ohlen Road and Research Boulevard Service Road. The crash resulted in serious injuries to an elderly victim. Gomez weighs approximately 160 lbs. Information can be reported to the Highway Enforcement Investigations Unit at 512-974-5789 or anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477 or austincrimestoppers.org. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for tips leading to an arrest.

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Celine Dion makes musical comeback at Paris Olympics with Eiffel Tower serenade

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July 26, 2024

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abc13.com – AP – 2024-07-26 17:48:16

SUMMARY: Celine Dion made a grand return by closing the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony at the Eiffel Tower, performing Edith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour.” This marked her first stage appearance since revealing her stiff person syndrome diagnosis almost two years ago. Since her 2020 tour was postponed due to the pandemic and her diagnosis, Dion underwent extensive therapy to prepare for her comeback. Her surprise was kept secret until the event, where she appeared in a Dior outfit. Dion’s performance honors her deep ties to French culture and the Olympics. The event received glowing media anticipation and public applause.

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