SUMMARY: Audrey Marie Schneider, 37, faces multiple charges after a dramatic car chase in San Antonio, which was captured on camera. The chase, involving police and state troopers, originated on I-35 and ended at Alamo Quarry Market, where Schneider backed into two patrol cars before fleeing into a nearby business. Witness Alec Dyer recorded the incident, expressing concern for the safety of those nearby due to the dangerous situation. Schneider’s charges include driving while intoxicated with an open container, and this isn’t her first alcohol-related offense, having previously been arrested in 2017.

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SUMMARY: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked a lower court’s ruling that would have halted Louisiana’s law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. The law, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, mandates displays in classrooms by January 1. While U.S. District Judge John deGravelles previously ruled the law as likely unconstitutional, the appellate court’s decision allows its implementation in unaffected districts. Attorney General Liz Murrill expressed support for the law, despite ongoing legal challenges from five school districts claiming it violates religious freedom. The case continues as it raises significant constitutional questions.

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SUMMARY: The Louisiana Water Sector Commission met to discuss various drinking water infrastructure projects. City representatives and engineers made requests for deadline extensions, project scope changes, and additional funding. Delcambre Waste Water requested a 4-month extension for fund verification, while Calcasieu Parish and St. Martinville sought extensions for project bidding and permits. Jeanerette requested to lower its bid match commitment and an extension for fund verification. Point Coupee Parish proposed removing booster pumps, and Shreveport sought to expand a project scope. Southwest Avoyelles Waterworks requested to remove a storage tank. Additionally, three entities requested extra funds due to budget overruns, all of which were approved.

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