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Former Pastor Charged in Alleged $350K Church Theft — 1dA Williamson County church employee, Paul Leo Tremblay, is charged with theft of more than $350,000 from Southall Church over nine years, with a grand jury indicting him for property theft valued at $250,000 or more; he was arrested and his bond set at $75,000, and he is scheduled to appear in Williamson County Circuit Court on Sept. 30. Tremblay, who served as the church's financial stewardship pastor through 2025, investigators say, began after church officials reported suspected theft in August 2025.

Maya Lindstrom With that much money missing, the church needs better oversight to protect donations from people in trusted positions.

SpaceX Sues Texas Officials Over Terafab Records — 3dSpaceX filed a lawsuit in Travis County against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Grimes County to block the release of public records tied to the Terafab semiconductor facility, arguing the documents contain confidential negotiating details. The suit seeks declaratory relief and injunctions after residents’ records requests and a July AG ruling—which allowed some records to be released—highlighted the project’s potential $119 billion investment and expansive Grimes County footprint.

Jared Kim SpaceX has a valid point keeping sensitive deal terms private while building something this large in Grimes County.

Two infants identified in Lancaster County measles-associated deaths — 4d

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Trump Arrives in Ireland Amid Tight Security — 2dGardaí have imposed extensive security operations across Dublin and County Clare ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit, including temporary drone and maritime restrictions in Clare and heavy traffic controls around Doonbeg for the Amgen Irish Open. Additional measures cover rolling road closures and security checks near Dublin Airport, with protests anticipated and heightened safety at Shannon Airport while public access and parking are restricted on key routes and perimeter roads.

Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Kills Infant, Spans 37 Counties — 3dPennsylvania’s measles outbreak has grown, with hundreds of cases across many counties and two infant deaths being investigated as measles-related. A coroner confirmed that one 6-week-old girl died from measles, while a newborn’s death involved a ruptured spleen with measles listed as a significant condition, underscoring vaccination as the strongest protection against the disease.

Data Centers Bring Mixed Effects to U.S. Housing MarketsBusiness — 3dA National Association of Realtors study finds no uniform impact of data centers on housing values; effects vary by local market, with some counties seeing higher values due to tech-hub status, while others show strain on energy and utilities. Realtors report mixed perceptions, and experts caution that data-center cluster presence alone doesn’t determine home prices, since most counties have none and concentration is limited to a few markets.

North Carolina Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and 2 Fighting for Their Lives — 2dTwo people were killed and two others were critically injured after a shooting inside a Gaston County, North Carolina, home Thursday morning, according to police. According to Fox… — by Andrew Powell

Greenville sergeant returns to duty after crash that killed wife and parents — 3dGreenville Police Sergeant Diana Munoz has returned to duty after surviving a devastating head-on crash in Spartanburg County in May that killed her wife, Ashley Munoz, her parents, and two others, with her recovery including extensive rehab and broad support from the community.

Texas Counties Report August Drilling ActivityBusiness — 6dA late-August 2026 drilling report highlights ongoing oil and gas activity across Texas with multiple wells listed and a broad county search, reflecting continued exploration and production in the region. In parallel, industry notes point to forward-looking activity and capacity trends from major servicers and data providers, including Precision Drilling’s investor outlook, Patterson-UTI’s rig activity updates, and Drillinginfo’s production-capacity analyses at national and local levels.

Georgia Brother Charged After Missing Teen Found Dead — 3dSamuel Jackson, an 18-year-old from Dougherty County, Georgia, was found dead after a months-long search, with remains positively identified as his; his brother Jamal Jackson has been arrested and charged with murder, concealing the death of another, and disposal of a human body. Investigators say the case remains open and active as they pursue further details.

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Measles outbreak spans 31 PA counties, 460 casesHealth — Aug 28, 2026Pennsylvania has 460 confirmed measles cases across 31 counties in 2026, with 83 hospitalizations and two deaths, and Lancaster County is the worst-affected area. Amid the outbreak, there is controversy over the reported fatalities and how public health officials communicate death links to measles while urging vaccination.

Lawsuit Accuses Cesar Chavez of Raping Woman at UFW Compound — 3dFive civil lawsuits filed in Kern County allege that Cesar Chavez raped women in the 1970s at UFW compounds such as La Paz, with plaintiffs accusing the Chavez Foundation and the UFW Foundation of covering up or enabling the abuse. The suits, prompted by a New York Times investigation, name Chavez’s affiliated organizations and seek damages for negligence and civil rights violations, noting that Chavez died in 1993.

Chris Dalton Even if Chavez is long gone, organizations tied to him must face consequences for any negligence that allowed harm to these women.

County Roofing Widens Central Suffolk Service AreaBusiness — Aug 29, 2026County Roofing has expanded its service area across central Suffolk County, anchored from Hauppauge to include Hauppauge, Smithtown, Nesconset, St. James, Commack, Islandia, Central Islip, Brentwood, Ronkonkoma, Holbrook, and Bohemia, reflecting a dual focus on both commercial and residential markets. The company emphasizes Hauppauge’s mix of large flat-roof industrial buildings and postwar homes, enabling localized service for both roof types as aging properties require maintenance.

Raleigh Homebuyer Offers Cash Sales Across Eight CountiesLifestyle — 4dIn Raleigh, Easy Sale HomeBuyers offers direct, as-is cash purchases to speed real estate transactions and sidestep traditional MLS hurdles, appealing to sellers facing repairs, probate, or urgent financial needs. Beyond this transactional option, estate planning and selling decisions—often emotionally charged—benefit from early planning, clear deadlines, and evaluating cash offers versus traditional listings as part of a broader strategy.

First U.S. Horse Screwworm Case Confirmed in Texas — 3dThe United States has confirmed its first equine case of New World screwworm in Presidio County, Texas near the Mexican border, triggering movement restrictions for warm-blooded animals and rapid containment measures including sterile fly release to curb a 2026 outbreak that has also affected cattle and dogs. Officials emphasize vigilant wound care and biosecurity for horse and dog owners and call for prompt veterinary reporting to prevent spread and potential economic damage to Texas agriculture and wildlife.

LA County sues State Farm, alleging mishandled wildfire claims — Aug 31, 2026Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm alleging delays, denials, and underpayments of wildfire-related claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires, accusing the insurer of unfair business practices and violations of California’s unfair competition laws. The action accompanies state regulatory scrutiny and other legal actions as survivors describe ongoing displacement and financial hardship.

Derek Foss Underpaying wildfire victims after everything they've lost is just cold. Hope this lawsuit forces real accountability.

Mother Charged in Lancaster Infant’s Hotel-Tub DrowningWorld — 4dA Philadelphia mother, Diontae Nicole Beckett, faces involuntary manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child charges after her 5-month-old daughter died in a hotel spa tub in Leacock Township; authorities say she was intoxicated with a BAC of 0.149% and video evidence showed the infant in the tub. Beckett waived her preliminary hearing and will proceed to county court, with surveillance footage, 911 calls, and a coroner's ruling of freshwater drowning; she was released on $100,000 bail.

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Ventura County Plans 9/11 Commemorations, Leadership ChangePolitics — 5dOxnard appoints Rocky Marquez as police chief after Chief Benites retires, signaling continued leadership continuity for public safety; in Jamestown, three men including influencer Niky Sal have been arrested and charged in a December stabbing case following investigations and evidence reviews; and in a separate international development, a government moves to block Nelson Mandela’s possessions from sale while King Charles asserts that Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals.

Bitdeer buys 200 Texas acres, aiming to scale Milam County power capacity — Sep 2, 2026Bitdeer completed a $100 million fee-simple acquisition of roughly 200 acres in Milam County, Texas adjacent to its Rockdale facility to support AI/HPC data-center expansion, granting outright ownership and expanding capacity toward 742 MW (563 MW online; 179 MW pipeline) while leaving interconnection and water-right details to be confirmed. The deal strengthens Bitdeer’s control over development, positions the Rockdale site for future power allocations and potential tenants, and situates the asset about 70 miles from Austin.

Sam Okafor MW is a serious number - curious how ERCOT handles that interconnection request given all the other data centers piling into Texas grid right now.

78-year-old man dies after car crashes into Macon homeAuto — Aug 27, 2026A 78-year-old man, Willie H. Smith Jr., died after his SUV went off a Bibb County road and crashed into the roof of a Macon home. Investigators are probing the crash, which comes as Bibb County records a fourth fatality this month and highlights concerns about elderly drivers.

Fort Hood Honors Huey and Olmstead After CrashWorld — Aug 31, 2026Across Virginia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas, communities honored veterans through varied tributes—from a Shenandoah County Fair Veterans Tribute Ceremony to four Jefferson County veterans receiving Quilts of Honor, reflecting ongoing remembrance at local, personal scales. The tributes also included a Fort Hood farewell for Chief Warrant Officer Deontre Huey, a Michigan Afghanistan 13 remembrance event, and a Marine veteran’s long-running Heroes Museum along Route 66, highlighting enduring gratitude and memory for those who served.

Texas Deputy Startled as 'Dead' Deer Bolts — Sep 3, 2026A Trinity County, Texas deputy mistook a motionless deer for dead, only for the animal to spring upright and dash into the woods, prompting a loud, viral scream and laughter from the deputy and colleagues. Wildlife experts note this can happen due to tonic immobility, a freeze response that makes injured or stunned deer appear dead before reviving.

Sam Okafor Tonic immobility is real, saw it happen with a rabbit once, scared the daylights out of me too.

Two Contra Costa County Shootings Injure OfficersWorld — Sep 4, 2026A 31-year-old suspect at the Pittsburg Police Department allegedly was not properly searched before being placed in a holding cell, and during the exchange of the officer later, a gun was fired injuring the officer and the suspect. Authorities say the officer is in serious but stable condition and the suspect is in stable condition, with multiple outlets updating the developing story as investigations continue.

Six Colbert County students experience seizure-like episodesHealth — Aug 28, 2026Six 14-year-old girls at Colbert County High School experienced seizure-like episodes on Monday, with one student hospitalized, as officials reiterate there is no public health outbreak or exposure and continue to investigate non-communicable explanations. Health authorities and the district stress student safety while reviewing prior incidents that began in the 2025-2026 school year, keeping families informed as they monitor the situation.

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 6.5M views · Sep 10, 2026

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