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Family identifies 90-year-old man killed in apparent carjakcing outside assisted living facility
SUMMARY: Ninety-year-old Nelson Becket was killed during a carjacking yesterday outside the Lonar Living assisted living complex. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. when an assailant assaulted Becket, shot him, and drove off in his car, hitting him in the process. The vehicle was later located at an apartment complex on Dunlap, but the suspect remains at large. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS, with a $5,000 reward offered for tips leading to an arrest.
A neighbor said he heard a single gunshot during an argument followed by the sound of a vehicle leaving the scene.
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Abbott directs state agencies to divest from investments originating from China | Texas
SUMMARY: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued multiple directives to prepare for the upcoming legislative session focusing on threats from China. One executive order aims to protect Texans of Chinese descent from CCP operatives, while another orders state agencies to prepare for potential attacks on critical infrastructure. Abbott emphasized the need for divestment from Chinese investments due to financial risks associated with CCP aggression. He called for immediate evaluation and divestment of state funds in China, fostering collaboration with other governors to encourage investment alternatives. These measures follow discussions by a select committee exploring foreign threats to Texas’ economy and security.
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Abbott issues order to protect Texas infrastructure from Chinese threats | Texas
SUMMARY: Gov. Greg Abbott issued a second executive order to protect Texas from threats posed by China. The first order targeted CCP and PRC operatives harming Texans of Chinese descent, while the second focuses on defending critical infrastructure from potential cyberattacks. It mandates agencies like TDEM and PUC to assess vulnerabilities and simulate responses to cyber threats. The order builds on previous efforts, including the “Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act,” to prevent foreign influence on Texas’ critical sectors. Abbott’s actions respond to rising concerns about China’s targeting of U.S. infrastructure, including cyberattacks and espionage, as highlighted by federal agencies.
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Abbott issues executive order to arrest CCP operatives in Texas | Texas
SUMMARY: Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order to combat harassment and coercion by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) against Chinese dissidents in Texas. The order directs the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to arrest individuals involved in CCP influence operations, including “Operation Fox Hunt,” which aims to forcibly return dissidents to China. Abbott emphasized that Texas will not tolerate such actions against its 250,000 residents of Chinese descent. The order comes as the legislature prepares to discuss national security issues and follows recent FBI charges against CCP-linked individuals. DPS will also establish reporting channels for suspicious activities related to foreign coercion.
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