Driver deaths spur review of flood road warnings in Houston area
Eight drivers died as vehicles were submerged in floodwaters from the week of heavy rain around Houston and surrounding counties. District leaders urge improved warning systems, with Emmett backing barricades at underpasses and broader alerts. TDOT and local officials discuss barriers and enhanced monitoring to prevent repeat incidents.
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Florida man jailed for gyrocopter stunt at Capitol
Douglas Hughes, 62, was sentenced to four months in jail for flying a gyrocopter onto the U.S. Capitol lawn in 2015 to protest money in politics. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly noted the breach of restricted airspace and potential danger, saying no one was harmed by chance. The story also notes the Scripps National Spelling Bee plans longer final rounds and tougher words as it grows in popularity.
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Volkswagen owners face costly buyback decision
Nearly 500000 polluting Volkswagens in the United States may be bought back or repaired at VW's expense under a tentative deal announced by U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer. The plan leaves key questions about buyback amounts, mileage penalties, and start date.
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Child Abuse Reporting must be done within 48 hours
The Texas Family Code requires teachers doctors nurses and daycare workers to verbally report suspected child abuse within 48 hours. Failure to report is a misdemeanor with up to 180 days in jail or a $2000 fine. If you suspect abuse call the DFPS Child Abuse Hotline.
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Trump team says he has been projecting an image to GOP leaders
In a closed briefing at a Florida resort, Trump advisers argued the candidate has two personas and that his onstage image is evolving toward a more moderate, electable profile. Manafort said voters will see the real person, with negatives fading as the image changes, while some officials praised and others questioned the shift.
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