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• Another pair of goals, another tie for Austin FC

  07-05-2023 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC put two in the back of the net against the Portland Timbers on Saturday at Providence Park, but for the second week in a row, all they have is a tie to show for it.Will Bruin scored an equalizer in second-half stoppage time to snag a point in the Western Conference standings for the Verde and Black. Bruin came on in the 84th minute for Gyasi Zardes and found his way on the end of a tremendous cross by Owen Wolff. Bruin raced into the box and pushed a headed goal f
  
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• Austin artist creates mini replicas of iconic local businesses

  07-05-2023 22:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Growing up in Austin, Big Top Candy Shop was a childhood staple for Kayla Kent, enraptured by the circus imagery and mountains of sweets.Now, Kent is commemorating these little slices of Austin history with "Functional Miniatures," physical replications of acclaimed local businesses. Each piece is designed to mimic the exteriors of beloved Austin institutions, with a functional element.Austin artist Kayla Kent has begun creating "functional miniatures" of iconic Austin busi
  
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• ESPN report: NM State players 'pantsed' coaches in locker room

  07-05-2023 21:36 via kxan.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) - The two former New Mexico State basketball players who filed a lawsuit alleging hazing and sexual assault against three of their former teammates say that the abuse was extended to include other players and even assistant coaches.According to a report by ESPN - which interviewed Deuce Benjamin and Shakiru Odunewu after a press conference in Las Cruces on Wednesday - the two players told ESPN that the three players who allegedly assaulted them pulled down assistant coach
  
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• Reward offered for information on Texas cattle mutilations

  07-05-2023 21:31 via kxan.com
  
  MADISON COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A $5,000 reward is being offered for information in the recent cattle mutilations within the Madison, Brazos and Robertson Counties.The Animal Legal Defense Fund is the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals. They say this reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for killing and mutilating of six cows.  Ranchers found a six-year-old longhorn-cross
  
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• Man pleads guilty to 4 child abuse charges in Hays County, sentenced to 35 years in prison

  07-05-2023 21:20 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A man in Hays County pleaded guilty to four child abuse charges May 1, and he was sentenced to serve 35 years in state prison on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child.Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins said 41-year-old Nathan Allen would not be released on parole, so he would serve every day of the 35-year sentence.In addition to the 35 years, Allen also received two 20-year sentences and one 10-year sentence for indecency with a child
  
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• BPD: 8 dead, 10 injured when SUV strikes crowd near migrant shelter

  07-05-2023 18:34 via kxan.com
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez says the death toll has rise to eight people killed Sunday morning when they were run over by a motorist outside a migrant shelter.The incident happened at 8:30 a.m. near Minnesota Road and North Bernal Road in front of the Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and homeless.
  One of the victims said they were sitting on the curb near a bus stop when a gray colored Range Rover slammed into the group.
  Luis Herrera said he a
  
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• BPD: 7 killed when struck by SUV in front of migrant shelter

  07-05-2023 18:34 via kxan.com
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Brownsville police say seven people were killed Sunday morning and it appears they may have been intentionally run over by a motorist.The FBI has been brought in to help with the investigation.The incident happened at 8:30 a.m. near Minnesota Road and North Bernal Road in front of the Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and homeless.
  One of the victims said they were sitting on the curb near a bus stop when a gray colored Range Rover slammed into t
  
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• BPD: 7 dead after driver intentionally runs over them in front of migrant shelter

  07-05-2023 18:34 via kxan.com
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Brownsville police say seven people are dead Sunday morning and it appears they were intentionally run over by a motorist.The incident happened at 8:30 a.m. near Minnesota Road and North Bernal Road in front of the Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and homeless.
  Lt. Martin Sandoval said seven victims died at the scene who died and another four to six victims were taken to area hospitals.Sandoval said the driver was arrested on charged with reckle
  
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• BPD: 7 dead, 10 injured when SUV strikes crowd near migrant shelter

  07-05-2023 18:34 via kxan.com
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Brownsville police say seven people were killed Sunday morning when they were run over by a motorist outside a migrant shelter.The incident happened at 8:30 a.m. near Minnesota Road and North Bernal Road in front of the Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and homeless.
  One of the victims said they were sitting on the curb near a bus stop when a gray colored Range Rover slammed into the group.
  Luis Herrera said he and his friends were waiting to go
  
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• BPD: 7 dead, 10 injured when struck by SUV near migrant shelter

  07-05-2023 18:34 via kxan.com
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Brownsville police say seven people were killed Sunday morning and it appears they may have been intentionally run over by a motorist.The FBI has been brought in to help with the investigation.The incident happened at 8:30 a.m. near Minnesota Road and North Bernal Road in front of the Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and homeless.
  One of the victims said they were sitting on the curb near a bus stop when a gray colored Range Rover slammed into t
  
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• 7 people dead in Brownsville accident, many others injured

  07-05-2023 18:34 via kxan.com
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Brownsville police say seven people are dead Sunday morning and a number of others are injured after a major accident.It happened at 8:30 a.m. near Minnesota Road and Austin Road, which is between the airport and State Highway 48.Lt. Martin Sandoval said there were seven victims at the scene who died and another four to six who were taken to area hospitals.A woman who happen to drive by the scene said she saw several bodies covered on the road, plus another v
  
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• Traffic Alert: 4-vehicle crash closes part of I-35 near Round Rock

  07-05-2023 17:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A four-vehicle wreck has shut down a part of Interstate 35 near Round Rock Sunday morning, according to officials.Round Rock Police said the shutdown was for the southbound lanes near University Boulevard, and traffic was being diverted at the University Boulevard exit.The Texas Department of Transportation said all southbound lanes were closed due to a crash.
  
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• I-35 reopens near Round Rock after 4-vehicle crash

  07-05-2023 17:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Interstate 35 has reopened following a temporary closure after a four-vehicle wreck near Round Rock Sunday morning.Round Rock Police said the shutdown was for the southbound lanes near University Boulevard, and traffic was being diverted at the University Boulevard exit. The Texas Department of Transportation said all southbound lanes were closed due to a crash.As of 10:25 a.m., the roadway had reopened.
  
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• State records show which Texas companies are planning mass layoffs, closures: Here's how to check

  07-05-2023 16:07 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Between tons of tech layoffs and major retailers closing up shop, it's understandable if you're feeling a little uneasy in terms of job security. In many cases, in Texas you're able to easily check if your employer is planning serious cuts or branch closures.
  It's thanks to a federal law called the WARN Act, which stands for Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.
  Essentially, the law requires employers with 100 or more full-time employees to give 60 days of adv
  
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• Austin city staff vacancy levels decrease to 2,400 openings in April

  07-05-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin said it was making progress in its staffing shortages, which have been higher than normal since the start of the pandemic.
  On Friday, the city said its vacancy rate is 15.3%—the lowest it has been since February 2022. Vacancies have dropped from 2,537 in January to 2,401 openings in April.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Austin job campaign aims to fill city vacanciesThe city said this decrease is thanks to a new hiring campaign for hard-to-fill roles and to addr
  
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• Storms leave Lago Vista marina with 'severe damage'

  07-05-2023 15:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Friday night storms caused "severe damage" to a Lago Vista marina, impacting 37 boats.
  The Lago Vista Property Owners' Association marina said they received reports of damage soon after the storms hit between 10 p.m. and midnight.
  The association's rangers and management, law enforcement and the Lower Colorado River Authority responded to the marina to check for injuries, chemical leaks and downed electric lines, but no significant spills or leaks were found so far.
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• 1,200+ housing units coming to Bastrop in new mixed-use development

  07-05-2023 15:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 348-acre mixed-use community is headed to Bastrop with hundreds of new housing units planned in the growing Central Texas city.
  The community, called Adelton, is in its first phase of construction with 90 single-family homes and two commercial projects. The first homes are expected to be ready this summer, according to a release.The more than 1,200 housing units will include single-family and multi-family units. Homes prices will start in the low $300,000s with two-bedroo
  
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• Texas outlet mall shooting leaves community in mourning

  07-05-2023 15:29 via kxan.com
  
  ALLEN, Texas (AP) — Another American community mourned Sunday for lives lost to a mass shooting — this time at a Dallas-area outlet mall where a gunman stepped out of a sedan and opened fire on shoppers.Eight people were killed and seven wounded Saturday in suburban Allen before the assailant was killed by a police officer who happened to be nearby, authorities said.John Mark Caton, senior pastor at Cottonwood Creek Church, about two miles from the mall, offered prayers during his we
  
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• Texas outlet mall shooter kills 8, injures 7: police

  07-05-2023 15:29 via kxan.com
  
  ALLEN, Texas (KETK) – Hundreds of terrified shoppers fled in panic after a gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and opened fire at a Dallas-area outlet mall, killing eight and wounding seven before being killed by a police officer who happened to be nearby, authorities said.The shooting in Allen, Texas, on Saturday was the latest eruption of what has been an unprecedented pace of mass killings in the U.S. Barely a week before, authorities say, a man fatally shot five people
  
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• Texas mall shooting suspect identified, investigators examining ideology: AP sources

  07-05-2023 15:29 via kxan.com
  
  ALLEN, Texas (AP) — Federal officials are looking into whether the gunman who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall expressed an interest in white supremacist ideology as they work to try to discern a motive for the attack, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official cautioned the investigation is in its early stages.Federal agents have been reviewing social media accounts they believe Mauricio Garcia, 33, used and posts that expressed interest in white supremaci
  
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• Suspect in Texas mall shooting identified as community continues mourning

  07-05-2023 15:29 via kxan.com
  
  ALLEN, Texas (AP) — The assailant who killed multiple people at a Texas outlet mall was identified by authorities Sunday as a 33-year-old man who had been staying at a nearby motel.Eight people were killed and seven were wounded Saturday in suburban Allen before the assailant was killed by a police officer who happened to be nearby, authorities said.Three law enforcement officials who spoke to The Associated Press named the gunman as Mauricio Garcia, who was fatally shot by a police office
  
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• Wettest weather in months sets up this week

  07-05-2023 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The main risk for storms into this evening appears to stay west of the KXAN viewing area. We'll maintain a low (10%) rain chance tonight just in case a storm can dip into parts of Central Texas. Most of us should stay dry with a partly to mostly cloudy sky. Overnight lows drop into the low 70s.Monday will be hotter with morning clouds giving way to sunshine earlier than we saw during this weekend. As a result we'll see highs bouncing back into the low 90s, but feeling like it's
  
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• Rain and thunderstorms in the forecast every day this week

  07-05-2023 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The wind in the upper atmosphere continues from the southwest bringing in more moisture from the Pacific. Surface winds remain out of the south to southeast keeping the flow coming from the Gulf.Thankfully, there was no active weather Saturday or Saturday night. Today there will be a marginal (1 out of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms after 3 p.m.
  Today's storm threats will come from hail 1.00" in diameter and larger along with wind gusts exceeding 55 mph.
  This afternoon's sever
  
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• Police: 8 killed in Texas mall shooting, gunman also dead

  07-05-2023 07:31 via kxan.com
  
  ALLEN, Texas (AP) — A gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and started shooting people at a Dallas-area outlet mall Saturday, killing eight and wounding seven others — three critically — before being killed by a police officer who happened to be nearby, authorities said.Authorities did not immediately provide details about the victims at Allen Premium Outlets, a sprawling outdoor shopping center, but witnesses reported seeing children among them. Some said they also saw what ap
  
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• LIVE: Police: 8 killed in Texas mall shooting, gunman also dead

  07-05-2023 07:31 via kxan.com
  
  ALLEN, Texas (AP) — A gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and started shooting people at a Dallas-area outlet mall Saturday, killing eight and wounding seven others — three critically — before being killed by a police officer who happened to be nearby, authorities said.Authorities did not immediately provide details about the victims at Allen Premium Outlets, a sprawling outdoor shopping center, but witnesses reported seeing children among them. Some said they also saw what ap
  
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• 'Highly misled and misguided.' Capitol leaders react to TxTag viewer tips

  07-05-2023 06:49 via kxan.com
  
  Investigative Summary:This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023. Following related reports in recent years, our team rededicated its resources to this major consumer issue, after hundreds of viewers complained to usabout resurfaced billing and customer service problems with the state’s tollway operator and its contracted vendors. During our reporting, the Texas Department of Transportation began reaching out to viewers who h
  
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• LIVE: Latest TxTag contractor penalized millions, but driver complaints persist

  07-05-2023 06:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Auto-payment issues, double billing, incorrect statements and customer service runaround — those are just some of the complaints KXAN has received, by the hundreds, from Texas Department of Transportation toll road and TxTag users.KXAN has uncovered TxDOT toll system problems for nearly a decade. During that time, the state agency has repeatedly vowed improvement.In this latest investigative effort, KXAN dedicated more than two dozen journalists to hold TxDOT official
  
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• Latest TxTag contractor penalized millions, but driver complaints persist

  07-05-2023 06:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Auto-payment issues, double billing, incorrect statements and customer service runaround — those are just some of the complaints KXAN has received, by the hundreds, from Texas Department of Transportation toll road and TxTag users.KXAN has uncovered TxDOT toll system problems for nearly a decade. During that time, the state agency has repeatedly vowed improvement.In this latest investigative effort, KXAN dedicated more than two dozen journalists to hold TxDOT official
  
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• 1 seriously injured after stabbing in south Austin, officials say

  07-05-2023 05:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was seriously injured after a reported stabbing in south Austin Saturday, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.Shortly before 9 p.m., the Austin Police Department and ATCEMS medics responded to the 1200 block of South Lamar Boulevard, an APD watch commander said.Medics transported an unidentified adult to the hospital with serious injuries.It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, and there was no information about a possible suspect or an arrest, accord
  
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• Rep. Bryan Slaton could be expelled from Texas House over allegations of misconduct

  07-05-2023 05:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A month-long investigation inside the Texas House led to a stunning announcement Saturday, as its findings recommended the expulsion of Rep. Bryan Slaton over an alleged sexual relationship with an intern and other misconduct allegations.Rep. Bryan Slaton, a former youth and family minister, represents District 2, Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties in East Texas. He is serving his second term in the Texas House of Representatives.Rep. Andrew Murr, chair of the House Gene
  
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• Hazed and confused: What's in the air over Austin?

  07-05-2023 02:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Over the last few days you may have noticed a change in the air. Gone is the perfect blue sky in between the clouds. Instead, visibility isn't perfect when looking at distant objects or buildings and there's a thickness to the air that you can almost taste.Check out how Austin looked from The Domain (see image below), you could barely see the sky scrapers Saturday afternoon.A hazy view of Austin from The Domain on Saturday May 6, 2023You can blame two things for this: Humidity a
  
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• State of Texas: Bracing for the end of Title 42

  07-05-2023 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Communities along the border are facing an increase in migrants, as they prepare for a potential surge when Title 42 restrictions expire next week.Title 42 allows Border Patrol agents to expel migrants seeking asylum. It's a public health policy with roots in preventing the spread of disease. Former President Donald Trump invoked the policy to deter migration during the COVID-19 pandemic.Since the policy has been in place, more than two million migrants have been expelled, acc
  
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• Longhorns baseball evens Kansas series behind strong pitching

  07-05-2023 00:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - After suffering a loss in the series opener against Kansas Friday evening, the Texas baseball team bounced back with an impressive 6-2 victory Saturday to even the series.The Longhorns have been searching for consistency in the starting rotation behind regular Friday starter Lucas Gordon and got a major boost in Saturday's win. Lebarron Johnson Jr. returned to starting after a number of strong outings of the bullpen and made the Texas coaching staff look awful smart for the decis
  
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• Texas mall shooting: Nine dead, three in critical condition

  07-05-2023 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — At least nine people are dead, including the suspected shooter, after the gunman opened fire at a busy mall outside Dallas, officials announced Saturday.The Allen fire department said they found seven dead upon arrival at the scene, and transported nine victims to a medical facility, fire chief Jonathan Boyd announced at a press conference.
  Of the nine who were taken to the hospital, two have died, three are in critical condition and four are stable.An Allen Police officer w
  
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• Texas mall shooting: Multiple victims reported

  07-05-2023 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Law enforcement is investigating an active shooter situation at an outdoor outlet mall in Allen, Texas, Saturday.
  A dispatcher with Allen police confirmed the department was investigating a shooting, after calls about shots being fired came in at around 3:40 p.m.The City of Allen tweeted that people should avoid the area around Allen Premium Outlets.
  A live aerial broadcast from the news station showed armored trucks and other law enforcement vehicles stationed outside the s
  
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• Texas mall shooting: At least nine victims confirmed

  07-05-2023 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Law enforcement is investigating an active shooter situation at an outdoor outlet mall in Allen, Texas, Saturday.
  The Allen fire department transported nine victims to a medical facility, officials confirmed in a press conference, but other victims may have been transported in private cars.
  WFAA television reported that police on the scene said the victims included children.
  Law enforcement officials say police engaged and shot a suspect. According to CNN, a manhunt is under
  
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• Police respond to reports of an active shooter in Allen, Texas

  07-05-2023 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Law enforcement is investigating reports Saturday of an active shooter at an outdoor outlet mall in Allen, Texas, police say.
  The City of Allen tweeted that people should avoid the area around Allen Premium Outlets.
  Unconfirmed reports say there are multiple victims.Allen is located in north central Texas, approximately 25 miles north of downtown Dallas. It is the fourth largest city in Collin County.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
  
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• Officials: 8 killed in Texas mall shooting

  07-05-2023 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — At least nine people are dead, including the suspected shooter, after the gunman opened fire at a busy mall outside Dallas, officials announced Saturday.The Allen fire department said they found seven dead upon arrival at the scene, and transported nine victims to a medical facility, fire chief Jonathan Boyd announced at a press conference.
  Of the nine who were taken to the hospital, two have died, three are in critical condition and four are stable.An Allen Police officer w
  
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• Biden issues statement after deadly Texas mall shooting

  07-05-2023 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — At least nine people are dead, including the suspected shooter, after the gunman opened fire at a busy mall outside Dallas, officials announced Saturday.The Allen fire department said they found seven dead upon arrival at the scene, and transported nine victims to a medical facility, fire chief Jonathan Boyd announced at a press conference.
  Of the nine who were taken to the hospital, two have died, three are in critical condition and four are stable.In a statement released S
  
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• 8 killed in Dallas suburb outlet mall shooting

  07-05-2023 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — At least nine people are dead, including the suspected shooter, after the gunman opened fire at a busy mall outside Dallas, officials announced Saturday.The Allen fire department said they found seven dead upon arrival at the scene, and transported nine victims to a medical facility, fire chief Jonathan Boyd announced at a press conference.
  Of the nine who were taken to the hospital, two have died, three are in critical condition and four are stable.In a statement released S
  
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• 8 die in Dallas suburb outlet mall shooting

  07-05-2023 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — At least nine people are dead, including the suspected shooter, after the gunman opened fire at a busy mall outside Dallas, officials announced Saturday.The Allen fire department said they found seven dead upon arrival at the scene, and transported nine victims to a medical facility, fire chief Jonathan Boyd announced at a press conference.
  Of the nine who were taken to the hospital, two have died, three are in critical condition and four are stable.In a statement released S
  
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