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Man makes up fabricated story about shooting at Burnet County church | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: During a Sunday service at the Epicenter church in Burnett County, a false report led to a heightened police response. A man called 911 claiming shots were fired and hung up, prompting law enforcement to investigate. Upon arrival, they found no threat, as the church’s volunteer safety team member, Jacob Wayne Tarver, admitted to fabricating the story. There were no actual hostile actions, and no weapons were involved. Tarver, 45, was arrested and charged with making a false emergency report, tampering with evidence, and deadly conduct. This incident wasted police resources and sparked unnecessary panic.

A man was arrested for reporting a fabricated story to law enforcement after he fired shots near a Burnet County church on Sunday.
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Potential measles exposure reported in San Antonio, San Marcos
SUMMARY: The measles outbreak from West Texas has spread to South Texas, prompting warnings from state health officials. They reported confirmed cases visiting San Antonio and San Marcos. In Bexar County, a person with measles was in several locations on February 15, including UTSA and a local seafood bar. In Hays County, a visitor was at Texas State campus on February 14. Symptoms to watch for include high fever, coughing, and a distinct rash. Unvaccinated individuals are at a high risk, with vaccination options available through healthcare providers. Immediate medical consultation is advised for those exposed or showing symptoms.

The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and the Hays County Health Department are alerting residents about a potential exposure to measles.
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MCSO: Man arrested, charged after 3 shot at The Woodlands pub
SUMMARY: A triple shooting at the Goose’s Acre pub in The Woodlands early Sunday morning has shocked the community. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported the shooter, 27-year-old Calvin Sanders, was arrested after bystanders detained him. Three victims—a 31-year-old man, a 29-year-old man, and a 27-year-old woman—were injured, and their conditions remain unknown. The usually crowded pub was closed for the day, with signs expressing sympathy for the victims. Locals expressed surprise at the violence in a typically safe area, while police maintained a heavy presence as the investigation continues. The pub plans to reopen tomorrow.

According to the Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Office, when deputies got to the scene, they found two men, ages 31 and 29, and a woman, age 27, with gunshot wounds.
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Elon Musk email federal workers to explain what they did last week
SUMMARY: Elon Musk, head of the new Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), faces backlash for demanding federal employees submit a list of five weekly accomplishments within 48 hours, threatening resignation for non-compliance. While the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) confirmed the request, it did not mention potential terminations, stating individual agencies would determine follow-up actions. Confusion arises as FBI Director Cash Patel advises personnel to pause their responses, opting for internal interviews instead. Critics argue Musk’s heavy-handed approach lacks compassion and complexity, emphasizing the intricacies of government operations, with unions promising to challenge any unlawful dismissals.

Elon Musk is asking federal employees to explain what they did last week as his Department of Government Efficiency looks to make cuts.
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