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Texas attorney tried to buy Tarrant County inmates' unborn babies, sheriff's office says
SUMMARY: Jod Hall, a Texas adoption attorney, has been accused of illegally paying Tarrant County jail inmates for their unborn babies. Investigators found that Hall, 68, communicated with pregnant inmates through county-issued tablets, making financial transactions and allegedly using threats for compliance. She faces two charges related to the sale or purchase of a child. The investigation revealed Hall’s questionable activities at the jail, including attempting to secure custody of inmates’ unborn children for her agency, Adoptions International Incorporated, which had its accreditation suspended and canceled in 2019. Hall was arrested on July 23 and has since been released on a $50,000 bond.

The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office accused 68-year-old Jody Hall of “paying money to multiple pregnant Tarrant County inmates for the purpose of placing their unborn children up for adoption with [her] agency.”
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San Antonio students research lunar habitats while inside the Cave Without a Name
SUMMARY: San Antonio students are conducting pioneering aerospace research about lunar habitats in the Cave Without a Name, 80 feet underground near Bernie, Texas. They are developing lunar rovers that mimic those on the Moon and Mars, learning to navigate rugged terrain. Their studies include mapping the cave using laser technology to simulate lunar lava tubes, essential for potential moon habitation. Students aim to overcome technical challenges while collaborating on space-related projects. The effort fosters interest in space exploration, with hopes that their contributions will aid future lunar inhabitants. Some students will have their work published by local aerospace companies.

Thirty San Antonio middle and high school students are conducting cutting-edge, collegiate-level aerospace research to learn how humans could live on the moon.
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Grimes County escapee captured at north Houston motel
SUMMARY: Grimes County inmate Scott Chapel, who escaped from a facility near Spring, was captured after 20 hours on the run. He was found in a motel room near Highway 249 in north Houston. Authorities, including the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, arrested him. Chapel, who had shown suicidal tendencies, was at a hospital when he escaped from the Cypress Creek Behavioral Health Center. Investigators are looking into how he managed to break free and whether security was compromised. Chapel, charged with sexual assault, is now in police custody. Further updates will follow as the investigation continues.

Scott Sheffle was arrested at the motel near Highway 249 and the North Freeway.
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Texas Longhorns end 22-year Final Four drought with win over TCU in Elite Eight
SUMMARY: The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team is heading to the Final Four for the first time since 2003 after defeating TCU 58-47 in the Elite Eight. Texas outscored TCU 19-12 in the third quarter, with key contributions from Madison Booker and Jordan Lee. Despite TCU’s late run after Sedona Prince fouled out, Texas held strong, with Booker hitting a crucial shot and Rori Harmon adding a final jumper. Texas’ defense forced 21 turnovers, limiting TCU’s star Hailey Van Lith to 3-of-14 shooting. Booker led Texas with 18 points, and Harmon added 13. They will face South Carolina on April 4.
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