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TribCast: Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities
TribCast: What does Gov. Abbott want?
“TribCast: What does Gov. Abbott want?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

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TribCast hosts Eleanor Klibanoff and James Barragán are joined by politics reporter Jasper Scherer to dissect Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State speech and the seven emergency items he’s directed the Legislature to fast track this session. The gang digs into how Abbott has learned to wield power over the last decade and what he has riding on school vouchers passing this session.
They also hash out whether there is a Texas Legislature angle to the Dallas Mavericks trade of Luka Doncic and reveal which TribCast host is shamelessly a Los Angeles Lakers fan.
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Youth-led business boom: Magnolia siblings thrive in local markets
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.

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
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.

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
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.

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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