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Family of three people killed in helicopter crash file $50 million lawsuit
SUMMARY: The family of three passengers who died in a helicopter crash near downtown Houston is filing a $50 million lawsuit. Julio Sayar, his ex-wife Marie Alonzo, and their 9-year-old son Dylan Lura were aboard when the helicopter struck a radio tower on October 20, killing the pilot Samantha Granb as well. The family is suing multiple parties, including the tower owner, for wrongful death. Their attorney has indicated that many questions remain unresolved. More details from the attorney will be shared on KOU1 News at 5.
Four people were killed when a helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston last month.
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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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Mass deportation plan: Texas offers Trump land | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: Texas is offering a 1,400-acre ranch in Star County for the Trump administration’s mass deportation plan targeting illegal immigrants, particularly violent criminals. This initiative coincides with heightened border security measures that previously led to litigation with the Biden administration. Texas Land Commissioner Don Buckingham expressed full support for Trump’s strategy, emphasizing the need to remove illegal criminals from the country. Meanwhile, Governor Greg Abbott plans to reinstate buoy barriers in the Rio Grande to deter crossings. The Trump transition team has not yet confirmed the acceptance of Texas’ offer, although they plan significant deportation efforts upon taking office.
The Texas General Land Office is offering President-elect Donald Trump a 1,400-acre Starr County ranch as a site to build detention centers for his promised mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.
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American Airlines passengers restrain man who tried to open plane door on DFW-bound flight
SUMMARY: On an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas, passengers subdued and taped a man who attempted to open a door mid-flight. The FBI is investigating, but no charges have been filed yet. The incident escalated after the man lunged at a flight attendant and demanded to exit the flight. Passengers, including Doug McWright and Charlie Boris, quickly intervened, restraining the man for the remainder of the flight. McWright expressed gratitude for the passengers’ teamwork, emphasizing the need to act decisively at 30,000 feet. After landing, the man was taken into custody for a mental health evaluation.
Three passengers worked to pin down the disruptive passenger and used tape to restrain his wrists and legs.
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