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Violent crime trending down on troubled Austin street
SUMMARY: Milton Washington, a resident of Burton Drive, initiated a clothing drive to foster community spirit and change the negative perception of the street, referred to as “Murder Drive” due to past violence. Last year, five homicides occurred there, prompting increased police presence and outreach from violence intervention group ATX Peace. Since their involvement, violent crime has decreased, with no homicides reported since October. The clothing drive, attended by many community members, provided essential items and served as a platform for residents to express their desire for a positive change, emphasizing that Burton Drive is more than its troubled reputation.
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Fredericksburg rallies to aid farmers, ranchers as Crabapple Fire nears full containment
SUMMARY: The Crabapple Fire in Fredericksburg, Texas, has burned nearly 10,000 acres and is 90% contained. As of Tuesday, locals have mobilized to assist farmers and ranchers impacted by the fire, gathering hay, feed, and other supplies. The Gillespie County Fairgrounds has become a donation hub, with residents contributing generously. While the immediate supply needs have been met, the community continues to collect funds for emergency aid and long-term recovery through the Crabapple Disaster Fund. Texans have shown resilience, with residents donating goods and offering support in the face of ongoing challenges like drought and disease.

In the off season, the Gillespie County Fairgrounds usually sits empty — but this week, it’s overflowing with hay and feed.
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Video shows Texas officers nearly shooting business owner
SUMMARY: Fort Worth police released body camera footage of an incident where officers nearly shot a business owner responding to a burglary alarm at Taria Ruby. The officers saw the man with a gun and ordered him to drop it, unaware he was the owner. Chief Robert Aldridge cited a communication gap, stressing that owners should alert police when accessing their property during alarms. Criminologist Alex Del Carmen noted the officers followed protocol despite not announcing themselves. Fortunately, the owner was unhurt, and the incident highlights the need for better coordination to avoid such situations. The investigation into the burglary continues.

No one was injured, but the video shows just how close this story came to having a very different outcome.
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How a test flight turned into a 9-month stay for NASA astronauts
SUMMARY: NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams extended their initial 8-day test flight aboard the Boeing Starliner to nine and a half months due to multiple propulsion issues. Launched on June 5, their mission faced challenges like helium leaks, prompting NASA to keep them at the International Space Station and bring them home using SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. During their 286-day journey, they orbited Earth over 4,500 times. Post-mission, they’ll undergo rehab at Johnson Space Center to regain lost muscle mass and bone density, requiring clearance from flight surgeons before returning home.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have returned to Earth after what was initially planned as an eight-day mission turned into a 286-day stay in space due to problems with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.
The astronauts, who launched on June 5 aboard the Boeing Starliner for what was supposed to be its first crewed test flight, ended up spending more than nine months at the International Space Station after technical issues prevented their scheduled return.
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