Austin, TX|News|
Texans Urged To Cut Electricity Use Again By ERCOT
For the second time in three days, Texas' power grid operator is asking people to reduce power use in the afternoon as heat wave continues.
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Jeffrey Perkins, Patch Staff
- Houston, TX
Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper.
My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities.
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Washington DC|News|
Trump, Republicans Met To Strategize Election Fight, Jan.6 Panel Says
President Donald Trump met with 11 House Republicans in December 2020 to plan efforts to overturn the 2020 election, witnesses said.
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Washington DC|News|
Jan. 6 Hearings: Chaotic Trump Meeting On Election Fraud Revealed
Trump allies argued with White House lawyers in December 2020 about election fraud and a proposal to seize voting machines, witnesses said.
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Columbia, SC|News|
Alex Murdaugh To Face Charges In Murder Of Wife, Son: Report
The embattled South Carolina attorney is expected to be indicted on murder charges later this week, his lawyer told Fox Carolina.
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Across North Carolina, NC|News|
1 Killed In Shooting Outside North Carolina Courthouse: Police
A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a shooting outside Craven County Courthouse in New Bern on Tuesday.
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Dallas, TX|News|
Former Cowboys Star Marion Barber III Died Of Heat Stroke: Autopsy
The former Dallas Cowboys running back's death was ruled an accident by the Collin County Medical Examiner's Office.
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Miami, FL|News|
Toddler Dies In Hot Car In Florida Outside Parents' Work: Reports
A 3-year-old boy was left in a car for hours Monday at a Miami Gardens educational center where his parents worked.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Fatal Tesla Crash In FL When Car Slams Into Truck, Feds Investigate
Two Californians were killed when their Tesla slammed into the back of a truck in FL. It's unclear if the Tesla's assist feature was active.
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Across North Carolina, NC|News|
Pilot Makes 'Amazing' Emergency Landing On North Carolina Highway
There weren't many options for the landing until the highway became visible in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the pilot told CNN.
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Greenville, SC|News|
Man Arrested After False Shooting Claims Near SC School: Police
The man is accused of causing panic after jumping the fence at Legacy Early College and saying he was being shot at, Greenville police say.
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Columbia, SC|News|
Train Crashes And Derails, Injuring 2 In South Carolina: Officials
A Norfolk Southern train headed for Charleston hit a derailed train car near Longwood Drive in Columbia on Monday morning.
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Austin, TX|News|
Texans Should Cut Electricity Use Amid Heat Wave: ERCOT
System-wide outages are not expected, but Texans have been asked to lower power use from 2-8 p.m. Monday to avoid rolling blackouts.
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Agoura Hills, CA|News|
Plane Crash In Oxnard Forces Street Closure: Police
A portion of South Ventura Road is closed in both directions after a plane crashed in Oxnard on Sunday afternoon.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Gas Station Robbed By Unknown Suspects: Police
Police are searching for four suspects in an armed robbery at a gas station on East Ogden Avenue on Saturday night.
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Houston|News|
Houston Man Wanted, Accused Of Threats To Sen. Ted Cruz, Republicans
A warrant has been issued for a man from Richmond accused of threatening to kill Sen. Cruz and other Republicans in a phone message.
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Across Nevada, NV|News|
Family Found Living In Nevada Museum With Weapons Cache
A pair of employees were found living with their two children in the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Coney Island Shooting Injures 5 People: Report
One man is in critical condition and the other four are stable after an overnight shooting on the boardwalk, according to CNN.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Plane Catches Fire At Atlanta Airport; No Injuries Reported
A Spirit Airlines plane caught fire after its brakes overheated Sunday morning. No injuries were reported and operations were not affected.
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Houston|News|
Heat Wave To Hit Houston Metro This Weekend, Forecasters Say
Heat advisories are likely to be issued from Friday through Monday as the heat index is forecasted to surpass 108 degrees.
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Memphis, TN|News|
U.S. Marshals Make 122 Arrests In Memphis In Violent Crime Crackdown
More than 1,500 fugitives across 10 U.S. metros were arrested in June as part of Operation North Star, officials said.
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