Mass Shooting at First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs
A gunman opened fire during Sunday morning services at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs Texas killing at least 26 people and wounding many others. The suspect fled the scene and was found dead several miles away. Authorities, including Gov Greg Abbott, described a chaotic attack that sent neighbors indoors and caused widespread fear in the South Texas community.
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Tackitt
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First Baptist Church
Largest Texas mass shooting at First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs
At 11 20 a m a gunman opened fire during services at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs Texas southeast of San Antonio. The attack left at least 26 dead and 20 injured. Devin P Kelley aged 26 was identified as the shooter. He fled in a vehicle and was later found dead. Governor Greg Abbott called it the largest mass shooting in Texas history.
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Ban the box debates heat up as studies show counter effects
Advocates push for laws preventing employers from asking about criminal history while recent studies suggest such bans may hinder minority job prospects. Iowa NAACP leaders defend reforms amid disagreement on impact, arguing the laws aid social and economic access despite contested findings.
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Betty Andrews
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Highway 30 four lane project to cost 225 million
The Iowa Department of Transportation began clearing trees along Highway 30 between Tama and Cedar Rapids to prepare a 225 million dollar, seven year project. The plan adds interchanges with Highway 21 and 218 and keeps traffic open during construction. Daily vehicle counts exceed seven thousand near the 218 junction, with the work targeting a Cedar Rapids to Ames corridor completion by 2023.
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Loonan
DOT
Lyle Brehm
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