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Texas voter roll cleanup: Gov. Abbott explains | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: In Texas, nearly one million votes are being purged from the voter rolls as state officials claim many names do not belong. Governor Greg Abbott defends the ongoing cleanup effort, aimed at eliminating non-citizens registered to vote. He insists the review process is necessary to maintain fair elections and combat illegal voting. However, critics, including the ACLU, argue that these actions suppress the votes of minorities and disenfranchised groups. Harris County faces scrutiny for sending out ballot information against state law, prompting calls for investigation and possible prosecution of officials to restore order in the electoral process.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced over one million ineligible voters were removed from the state’s voter rolls, which prompted accusations of voter suppression from Democrats. Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin’s Rudy Koski in this “Texas: The Issue Is”.
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SAPD officers shoot, kill suspect wanted on three felony warrants, police chief says
SUMMARY: A man wanted by San Antonio police is dead after allegedly threatening officers and claiming to have a gun. Police Chief William McManis reported that the suspect, wanted on three felony warrants, was tracked down in a parking lot on Broadway. When officers attempted to apprehend him, he refused to exit his vehicle, shouted threats, and began reaching into a bag inside the car. In response to his actions, officers fired their weapons. The suspect’s identity has not yet been released, and the incident is under investigation.
San Antonio police officers shot and killed a suspect wanted on three felony warrants, according to Chief William McManus.
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Duncanville ISD changes entrance policy for football games after threats
SUMMARY: Recent violent acts and false threats have prompted changes in local athletic events. Some districts altered game schedules and implemented new security measures. Duncanville ISD introduced an admission policy requiring students to have current IDs and be accompanied by a parent. This decision was made after receiving threats similar to those reported at other nearby schools. Increased security has been implemented across campuses, and communication with parents has emphasized monitoring children‘s social media. The community remains shaken by recent violence, including the shooting deaths of two students. Duncanville ISD plans to reassess the admission policy as the season progresses.
District superintendent Lamar Goree told FOX 4 the policy was put in place out of an abundance of caution after false threats to schools across the area.
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Houston man sentenced for shooting deputy constable in leg 7 times in 2017
SUMMARY: Tonight, a Houston man, 44-year-old Constantine Argir Rio, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the aggravated assault of a public servant. This charge carries a punishment similar to that of murder. The incident dates back to 2017 when Deputy Constable Justin Gay responded to a family violence call at Argir Rio’s home. After a struggle during the attempted detention, Argir Rio shot Deputy Gay seven times in the legs. Fortunately, Deputy Gay reports being in good health and claims to harbor no hatred towards Argir Rio.
A Harris County Jury sentenced Constantine Argyriou, 44, to 50 years in prison for the shooting that severely wounded Precinct 4 deputy constable Justin Gay.
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