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Austin crime: Deputies investigating after body was found in eastern Travis County | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: A body, believed to be that of a homeless man in his 40s, was discovered under a tarp on Bidding School Road in East Travis County by a 911 caller. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office noted the body had been decomposing and is investigating the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Local residents expressed shock, highlighting ongoing issues with illegal dumping in the area, including animals and now a body. Identification of the deceased may be complicated due to the lack of personal documentation. The Texas Homeless Network emphasized the challenges in identifying homeless individuals and notifying their families.

Deputies are investigating after a body was found near Manor.
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Cy-Fair ISD Superintendent responds to book revisions
SUMMARY: Cy-Fair ISD is at a crossroads as school board members prepare to vote on next year’s curriculum, following last year’s controversial decision to remove chapters from state-approved textbooks on topics like global warming, diversity, and vaccines. The school board’s directive led to the removal of 13 chapters, sparking debate among parents and teachers. Some parents argue the changes protect students from misinformation, while teachers express concern over the quality of education. Superintendent Dr. Douglas Killian, who initially recommended approval of the textbooks without changes, was forced to implement the board’s decision, which some feel could hinder students’ college and career readiness.

Nearly a year after the Cy-Fair Independent School District made the controversial decision to remove chapters from state-approved textbooks, the debate remains unresolved.
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KHOU 11 Investigates: DA’s office may have filed wrong charges in 300 cases
SUMMARY: KHOU 11 Investigates reveals that the Harris County District Attorney’s Office may have filed incorrect charges in up to 300 criminal cases over the past five years. Defendants were sometimes charged with a higher-level offense than warranted by the facts, leading to potential over-punishment. The mistake, attributed to errors in the coding system used by prosecutors, affected cases involving criminal trespass. In half of the flagged cases, defendants pleaded guilty and may seek to correct their records. The DA’s office is reviewing additional cases for possible errors and has notified defense attorneys to address any concerns.

Harris County may have filed incorrect charges in up to 300 cases, potentially impacting convictions and punishments.
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AMBER Alert: One of the founders believes changes should be made to system | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: The Amber Alert, created in 1996 by Diana Simone and Tarant County Sheriff D. Anderson, was designed for high-threat child abduction cases. Simone now believes the system is oversaturated and misused, with alerts issued for less critical situations, diluting its impact. Some law enforcement uses it as a scare tactic in custody disputes, straying from the original intent of warning imminent danger. Both founders advocate for revising Amber Alert criteria and updating its notification system, emphasizing that routine alerts reduce public attention. Simone suggests modernizing the technology to deliver alerts less disruptively and to restore the system’s effectiveness.

For nearly 30 years, the AMBER Alert has helped locate hundreds of children, but one of its founders believes changes should be made to make the emergency alert system more effective
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