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Harris County Jail stopped working with ICE in 2017 under sheriff’s directive | Texas
SUMMARY: Harris County Jail in Texas, identified as a cartel hub, detains many undocumented criminals, including violent offenders. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, who terminated collaboration with ICE in 2017, is facing crime surges and lawsuits as he seeks re-election while upholding the county’s “sanctuary city” status. Despite claims of reduced crime, investigations reveal significant unaddressed violent crime reports. Nationally, local jurisdictions’ refusal to cooperate with ICE has led to many dangerous criminals being released. As of July 2024, over 662,000 noncitizens with criminal histories are on ICE’s docket, raising public safety concerns amid ongoing political conflicts over immigration policies.
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Passing, isolated shower today
SUMMARY: Good Tuesday morning! Justin Warn gives us a weather update, noting intermittent light rain today with a 20% chance continuing into tomorrow. Temperatures will reach about 86°F, with humidity and southeast winds gusting up to 30 mph. Tomorrow will see similar, hit-or-miss showers, but by Wednesday evening, a front will approach the Hill Country, potentially bringing isolated storms into San Antonio by Thursday morning—our best chance for rain. The Halloween forecast includes early rain chances, but conditions should improve for trick-or-treating, with temperatures in the 80s. Expect small rain chances through the weekend as well.
Slightly better odds of rain Thursday morning.
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At least 200 TX teachers were falsely certified: Teacher cheating scandal ring
SUMMARY: The Texas Education Agency is investigating a scandal involving teachers with unearned certifications, primarily centered around Houston ISD. Vincent Grayson, a head boys basketball coach, is identified as the operation’s ringleader, recruiting teachers to have their certification tests taken by others, including an assistant principal who allegedly took over 430 exams. Test proctors are also accused of accepting bribes to enable the cheating. Irregularities were noticed in 2023, with teachers who previously failed suddenly passing after traveling to Houston. The fraud extends statewide, involving at least two sexual predators accessing minors, with Grayson allegedly profiting over a million dollars. All five suspects face serious charges.
An exposed elaborate cheating ring led to five educators in the Houston ISD area with charges. Investigators are trying to find out if any North Texas teachers are linked to the scandal.
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CrimeWatch: Multiple homicides in one week on Southeast Austin road | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: In this Crime Watch digital exclusive, recent crime patterns in Southeast Austin, particularly on Burton Drive, are highlighted, with police investigating five homicides over several months, including a domestic killing and a theft-related stabbing. The area has seen a 175% increase in reported crimes in the same period. Additionally, a freight train derailment in East Austin disrupted local transport and caused power outages, while theft-related incidents and violent crimes, including attempted kidnappings linked to a love triangle, have raised public concern. Authorities are also addressing fentanyl overdoses in the Kyle area, urging vigilance amidst ongoing investigations.
A road in Southeast Austin that’s not even a mile long was plagued with crime in a span of only one week. Dave Froehlich highlights that story and others in this episode.
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