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19 Year Old In Belton, Texas Arrested For Alleged Lottery Fraud
A 19 year old individual in Belton, Texas stands accused of lottery fraud. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by FOX 44, Jayleigh Marie Jackson was recently taken into custody. Per the arrest affidavit, police were alerted to a situation at a CEFCO convenience store on May 10th of this year. It was described as the theft of multiple books of lottery tickets.
Belton business owner charged with Indecent Assault
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: A Belton business owner has been arrested and is charged with Indecent Assault. Police say DeMarr Lowe Thomas is the owner of The Retreat Therapeutic Massage, located at 2150 N Main Street. The incident occurred in late June 2024, while he was giving a massage at his business. This is the third separate victim to come forward.
Central Texas fire departments get creative for this year’s July 4th messaging
TEXAS - Central Texas fire departments are using creative messaging to remind people about the rules and the dangers related to fireworks. The Round Rock Fire Department posted a video featuring Elmo, while Cedar Park and New Braunfels shared photos of their firefighters holding up signs that said "Leave the fireworks to Katy Perry" and "911 is not for ‘annoying’ fireworks."
Texas fire departments get creative with Fourth of July messages | FOX 7 Austin
Www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2024-07-03 17:41:12. SUMMARY: Central Texas fire departments are creatively using humor to relay safety messages about fireworks. On TikTok, Georgetown Fire Department features “Kota the Fire Dog” to engage the community. This tactic aims to remind citizens about fireworks legality and safety during the 4th of July. Last year's calls increased by 50% in Travis County due to fireworks. Departments advise having water sources ready and cautioning against improperly disposing of fireworks. In Georgetown, fireworks are illegal both in the city and within 5,000 feet of its limits. Residents are encouraged to attend public displays to ensure a safer holiday.
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