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Texas cut state money for Flock cameras. The cameras are not gone.

Gov. Abbott ordered Texas agencies to stop funding Flock's AI license-plate cameras. The order cuts state money, not the cameras themselves.

  1. What happened: On August 28, Abbott directed state agencies to pause and block funding for Flock Safety cameras, citing privacy concerns and reported misuse. Some cities were already cancelling contracts.
  2. What triggered it: The Texas Tribune found a state authority had put at least $30 million into about 3,200 Flock cameras since 2023. A Lufkin officer faces 100 counts for allegedly using them to track 11 people.
  3. What the order does not do: Local departments can keep running Flock cameras on local or federal money. The pause stops state funds only, so the network's future rests on local decisions.
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The Don Lemon case is under review. It has not been dismissed.

A federal judge ordered the Justice Department to provide grand-jury records while considering Lemon's challenge to his indictment. The review is unusual, but it is not a dismissal.

  1. What happened: The judge requested normally secret grand-jury material to examine claims that prosecutors used irregular procedures or misstated facts and law.
  2. What is pending: The court is deciding whether any alleged misconduct justifies disclosure or dismissal. No charge was dismissed by this review order.
  3. The case: Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal civil-rights charges tied to his coverage of a January protest at a Minnesota church. He says he was reporting, not participating.
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The Hawk Fire is still moving. Evacuation maps matter more than viral totals.

The fast-moving wildfire near Reno has destroyed homes and forced mass evacuations. Acreage, containment and evacuation figures are changing; people in the area should follow live county instructions.

  1. What is confirmed: The fire spread rapidly through the Peavine Peak area as shifting winds challenged crews. Nevada declared a state of emergency and mobilized state resources.
  2. Why totals differ: Fire size, containment and evacuation zones can change between updates. A screenshot or post may be accurate when published and stale soon afterward.
  3. What residents should use: Follow Emergency Washoe and its linked perimeter map for current zones. Evacuate immediately when ordered, and use 911 only for emergencies.
  4. Evacuation support: Washoe County lists the Reno-Sparks Convention Center for evacuees and Regional Animal Services separately for pets. Check the official page before traveling.
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Two dog-food recalls are circulating. They cover different products and risks.

Fromm recalled two canned foods over possible metal contamination. Oma's Pride recalled one lot of frozen raw chicken food over Salmonella. Neither notice covers every product from either brand.

  1. Fromm recall: The recall covers Turkey Pâté and Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté canned dog food with the listed lot codes and a March 2029 best-by date. No illnesses or injuries had been reported.
  2. Oma's Pride recall: The recall covers one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe in 6-pound frozen bags: lot BB012729. Three dog illnesses were reported; no human illnesses were reported.
  3. Different hazards: Fromm's notice concerns possible metal pieces. Oma's Pride concerns Salmonella, which can affect dogs and people handling contaminated food or surfaces.
  4. What owners should do: Check the exact product and lot in the FDA notices. Stop feeding affected food and follow the listed return, disposal and cleaning instructions.
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