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Surveillance photo shows South Dallas DART shooting suspect holding up long gun
SUMMARY: Police are searching for a man who opened fire at a DART station near Fair Park, injuring two people during the daytime incident. Witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots as the shooter, armed with a long gun, fired amidst families on the platform. The DART surveillance image of the suspect has been shared on social media. Concerns about safety have grown, particularly with DART reporting an increase in offenses. With heightened ridership, they recently hired 100 security officers. As of now, no arrests have been made, and there are no updates on the victims’ conditions.

People were in the area with their children when the shooting happened in the middle of the afternoon Tuesday. Two people were taken to the hospital.
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Large grass fire north of Fredericksburg expands to more than 8,000 acres
SUMMARY: A large grass fire north of Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, has burned over 8,600 acres. Multiple fire departments, including those from Bear County, are collaborating to combat the wildfire, now 40% contained, a significant improvement from its initial 0% containment. Ongoing efforts are focused in Willow City, where some flames and smoke persist. As conditions improve, more residents are returning to the area. Thus far, there have been no reported injuries, and crews continue to monitor the fire and surrounding properties to prevent further spread. Updates on the situation will be shared as they become available.

At 4 a.m. on Sunday, Texas A&M Forest Service reported that the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg has burned 8,640 acres and is 40% contained.
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Rodeo Houston continues after Journey electrical fire, says they'll be in contact with ticketholders
SUMMARY: After electrical issues under the stage cut short Journey’s concert at Rodeo Houston on Friday, event organizers are working to update ticketholders. Fans expressed understanding, acknowledging the incident was beyond anyone’s control. The stage functioned well for Saturday’s performances, and attendees returned for the carnival and concert, showing support for organizers. AXS ticket buyers will receive communication regarding options, while StubHub ticket holders are covered by the fan protect guarantee and will be contacted soon. Journey’s drummer indicated the band plans to return, although no specific timeline for updates to affected fans has been provided yet.

Rodeo Houston kept the show going after Friday’s Journey concert was cut short. Some fans were understanding that what happened was out of anyone’s control.
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Crabapple fire burns 8600 acres with 0% containment
SUMMARY: A massive wildfire near Fredericksburg has scorched 8,600 acres with 0% containment, significantly growing in size within hours. The fire, first reported around 1:30 PM along Crabapple Road, has jumped Highway 16 and is approaching FM 1631. High winds and low humidity have fueled the blaze, prompting the evacuation of residents in nearby areas. Shelter is available at Zion Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. Smoke has been visible as far away as downtown Austin, with community members capturing footage. Fire officials expect the firefighting efforts will continue for several days.

A wildfire in Gillespie County is at 0% containment as thousands of acres burn near Fredericksburg.
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