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  • Texas Substitute Teacher Accused of Having Sex With Student Who Called Her 'Wifey'

    A Dallas substitute teacher has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a student after a parent found inappropriate text messages on her son’s phone sent from the teacher, officials say. Fallon Hunt, 28, has been charged with an improper relationship between educator and student while teaching at Kimball High School. It is alleged…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

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  • Texas to Require Hospitals and Clinics to Bury or Cremate All Aborted Fetal Tissue

    In a stunning decision, Texas has banned health care facilities such as hospitals and women’s clinics from disposing of aborted fetuses and is requiring that the fetal remains be buried or cremated, despite fierce opposition from medical professionals and activists. According to the Texas Tribune, the new rules will take effect Dec. 19. What’s proving…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

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  • Veteran Denied Chili’s Discount Moves Out of Home Because of Threats

    Ernest Walker has moved his family out of their Ovilla, Texas, home because of racially charged threats he’s reportedly received, according to WFAA-TV. This is reportedly not the first time the U.S. Army veteran was disrespected. He received an apology from Chili’s restaurant after getting denied a free meal on Veteran’s Day. According to WFAA,…

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    The Root Staff

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  • Suspect in Texas Police Shooting Death Got Married Hours Before His Arrest

    A Texas man facing charges for allegedly ambushing and killing a San Antonio cop reportedly got married Monday, just hours before his arrest in the case, NBC News reports. Otis Tyrone McKane, 31, has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of San Antonio Police Detective Benjamin Marconi during a traffic stop Sunday…

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    Breanna Edwards

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  • San Antonio Suspect Apologizes for Fatal Police Shooting

    Otis Tyrone McKane, 31, the suspect in the fatal shooting Sunday afternoon of Detective Benjamin Marconi, 50, apologized to Marconi’s family after his arrest, CNN reports. When asked by police on Monday why he was upset, McKane said, “Society not allowing me to see my son. I lashed out at somebody who didn’t deserve it. I’ve…

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    The Root Staff

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  • 'The Uniform Was the Target': Manhunt Continues for Texas Man Who Fatally Shot Cop

    San Antonio police are hunting for the gunman who fatally shot a detective Sunday while he was writing a traffic ticket. The man is described as being “extremely dangerous to the police and to the public,” ABC News reports. “We have pulled out all the stops. We have engaged our federal, our state partners and…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

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  • Houston Anchor Fired for Blaming Obama for Violence, Racism

    A Houston news anchor was summarily dismissed for a Facebook post blaming President Barack Obama for racism, and—surprise!—praising Donald Trump. The Daily News reports that Scarlett Fakhar, 25, said she was fired Thursday from KRIV Fox 26 for expressing her “conservative views” on the social media platform. In what has to be the ironic statement…

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    The Root Staff

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  • Mom Eyed After Kicking Out Son Who Voted for Trump in Elementary School Election

    A Houston mother is under investigation after posting a video showing her kicking out her young son because he voted for Donald Trump during a mock election at his elementary school, KHOU reports. The video went viral, with commenters criticizing the mother for her actions and saying she should be in jail. “I can’t believe…

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    Breanna Edwards

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  • Youngest Son of Mich. Rep. John Conyers Goes Missing

    Carl Conyers, 21, was last seen Tuesday afternoon by his roommate at the University of Houston, according to the New York Daily News. Conyers is the youngest son of Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), 87, who represents Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. The younger Conyers apparently sent his girlfriend and several friends a message on Twitter on Wednesday…

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    The Root Staff

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  • GoFundMe Started for Veteran Who Got Free Meal Taken Away at Chili's Raises Over $1,000

    Ernest Walker, a U.S. Army veteran, was humiliated Friday, on Veterans Day, when he had a promised free meal taken away from him at a Dallas-area Chili’s Grill & Bar after being accused of not really serving his country. However, now the distinguished vet is receiving an outpouring of love, support and monetary donations to…

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    Breanna Edwards

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