www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-21 07:35:00

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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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-11-20 09:00:12

SUMMARY: Sentencing for former doctor Raldo Ortiz is set to occur today at the Cabell Federal Building, following previous delays. Ortiz faces a maximum of 190 years in prison for injecting dangerous drugs into IV bags, leading to 11 patients suffering cardiac emergencies in 2022. Surveillance footage showed him mishandling the drug bags at a North Dallas Surgical Center. Among the victims, Dr. Melanie Casbar died after taking a tainted IV bag home, and 18-year-old Jack Alstein nearly died on the operating table. Ortiz was convicted in April on multiple charges of tampering with a consumer product causing severe injury.

A former doctor who was convicted to tampering with IV bags is set to be sentenced today at the Federal Courthouse in Dallas.

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www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2024-11-20 07:52:46

SUMMARY: The Austin Empty Bowl Project is returning this Sunday, benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. Local potters have created beautiful bowls to be sold at the event, which started in Michigan in the 1990s and has grown significantly since its inception in Austin in 1997. Attendees can choose a bowl for a $30 donation, enjoy soups from over 30 restaurants, and experience live music and pottery demonstrations. Broad Studios Clubhouse is involved this year, showcasing the community’s generosity. The event is free to enter, making it a fun, family-friendly outing before Thanksgiving.

The Austin Empty Bowl Project is an effort by Austin area potters to fight hunger. The event is the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This annual event donates all proceeds to Kids Cafe, a program of the Central Texas Food Bank, and to Meals on Wheels Central Texas. Take the bowl home with you to remind you that others have empty bowls. A $30 donation will allow you to take home a bowl. Visit https://www.austinemptybowl.org/ for more information.

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