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Private border wall in South Texas still standing despite fraud by group fundraisers

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www.kxan.com – Sandra Sanchez – 2025-02-14 06:09:00

SUMMARY: In Mission, Texas, an 18-foot-tall private border wall built by Tommy Fisher five years ago reflects the serene environment along the Rio Grande. Although Fisher claimed the wall cost $42 million, he received only $2 million from the “We Build the Wall” campaign led by Steve Bannon, who recently pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with the fundraising effort. Bannon’s campaign raised $25 million but mostly did not fund wall construction. Fisher later secured several federal contracts worth over $1 billion and addressed concerns over the wall’s proximity to the river treaty. Changes to the site include replacing sugar cane crops with row crops for improved border security visibility.

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Youth-led business boom: Magnolia siblings thrive in local markets

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2025-04-30 22:28:50

SUMMARY: The Magnolia siblings are thriving as youth entrepreneurs, running successful local businesses with determination and creativity. Fifteen-year-old Aruro Era sells his secret recipe chamoy and taheen seasoning, branded as “Kay,” at farmers markets and events, earning hundreds on Saturdays. He manages time carefully despite distractions like video games. Inspired by Aruro, 11-year-old Angel creates and sells jewelry through “Angel’s Creations,” keeping detailed sales records and enlisting help from their younger sister Mila, aged six. Their proud parents support the ventures and invest in cryptocurrencies. This family exemplifies youth-driven business success in Magnolia’s local markets.

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Arturo Herrera, a 15-year-old from Magnolia West, turns birthday money into a business, selling Mexican treats at markets.

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Murder suspect caught on camera shooting ex-brother-in-law

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2025-04-30 22:10:27

SUMMARY: A man caught on camera shooting and killing his ex-brother-in-law on Whittingham Lane has a criminal history and is in the U.S. illegally. Andreas Fernandez de Laaz, 36, shot Ediesi Insensio Pinero, 34, who died at the hospital. Fernandez de Laaz, a Cuban national, was under FBI investigation for credit card skimming before the murder. He was arrested in 2023 with skimming devices and had been released despite an ICE detainer, as Cuba refused to accept his removal. The judge denied his bond, and the family seeks the maximum sentence for justice. The FBI has not confirmed its role in investigations.

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A 36-year-old Cuban national is charged with murder in Harris County after surveillance video shared with KPRC 2 News captured him fatally shooting his ex-brother-in-law at point-blank range Sunday on Whittingham Lane.

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Woman sues American Airlines for midflight sex assault

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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2025-04-30 22:02:07

SUMMARY: A woman is suing American Airlines after being sexually assaulted by a man on a flight from San Francisco to Dallas in April last year. The suspect, Sheranne Abraham, had previous allegations of assault on American Airlines flights, but was still allowed to fly. Abraham was arrested by the FBI last month after allegedly groping a woman on another flight. The FBI confirmed Abraham had touched other passengers inappropriately before. The lawsuit accuses American Airlines of ignoring prior complaints and failing to take sexual assault reports seriously. The airline defers to law enforcement but claims safety is its top priority.

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A woman is suing American Airlines after she says she was assaulted by a man on the flight. Barbara Morgan says the man had already been accused of assaulting another woman on a flight but was still allowed to fly.

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