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Man behind New Year’s attack visited New Orleans before, recorded video with smart glasses
SUMMARY:
The FBI released video footage revealing the actions of terrorist suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar before a deadly New Orleans attack. The clips show Jabbar visiting the French Quarter months prior, filming the area with his Meta glasses. Forensic expert David Thomas suggests Jabbar meticulously planned the attack, scouting points of entry and exits. On January 1st, Jabbar was seen placing two failed homemade bombs on Bourbon Street, using incorrect materials and lacking proper detonators. A long brown coat found at the scene matched one worn by Jabbar in the videos, highlighting his involvement in the deadly attack.
The man responsible for the truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day that killed 14 people visited the city twice before and recorded video of the French Quarter with Meta smart glasses, an FBI official said Sunday.
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Texas high school football scores for Friday, Sept. 12
SUMMARY: Lake Travis dominated Midland Legacy 59-13 in a spirited farewell to the old Cavalier Stadium before renovations force home games to move to Dripping Springs High School. Across Central Texas, notable district wins included Anderson over College Station (37-14), Bowie against Glenn (38-14), and Dripping Springs edging Harker Heights (31-26). High-scoring games saw McNeil top Westwood 70-45, and Hutto defeat Cedar Ridge 63-49. Close contests included Vista Ridge’s 30-29 win over Round Rock and Austin LBJ’s 34-33 overtime victory against Wimberley. The article also features an extensive list of scores from other Texas high school football games.
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Safe Central Texas meet-up spots for online purchases
SUMMARY: The Lockhart Police Department created its first Community MeetUp Spot for safe internet purchase exchanges after a man stole shoes during a transaction. Located in the police station parking lot at 214 Bufkin Lane, it offers a secure, monitored area encouraging buyer and seller safety. Positive community feedback inspired the initiative. Several Central Texas police departments—including Georgetown, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Manor, Austin, and Kyle—also provide designated or informal safe exchange spots. The Austin Police emphasize researching buyers/sellers, trusting instincts, and following safety tips such as taking photos, noting license plates, meeting in public areas, and keeping personal info private.
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Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 11
SUMMARY: On Thursday, Central Texas high school football saw dominant shutouts as Buda Johnson defeated Austin High 34-0, and Travis overwhelmed Navarro 55-0. Hendrickson rallied to beat Buda Hays 42-41 in a thrilling comeback during the KBVO Game of the Week. The Burbank at Luling game was canceled due to a social media threat, with law enforcement investigating and school officials ensuring student safety; no reschedule date has been set. Additional notable Texas scores include Arlington Martin’s 74-47 win over Mansfield and multiple lopsided victories across the state, highlighting a competitive week in Texas high school football.
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