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“Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all” comment from Texas woman sparks backlash
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“Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all” comment from Texas woman sparks backlash

May 30, 2025 – A Facebook comment stating, “Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all,” has triggered widespread outrage online. The post, widely perceived as racially charged, has drawn hundreds of responses across multiple platforms and prompted efforts to verify the identity of the person behind the account. The comment has ignited confusion and conflicting narratives. While some believe the original account holder posted it, others claim her account was hacked. One social media user claimed that Hardin Independent School District had issued a statement saying the account was compromised and that authorities were investigating. However, no such statement has been found on any official platform linked to the school district. A recurring name in the discussion i...
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Crane rollover near I-10 bridge leaves one seriously injured, airlifted to trauma center

COLUMBUS, TX – At approximately 3 a.m., the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported crane rollover with entrapment in a construction zone along the westbound lanes of I-10 near the 695 mile marker. Credit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire Department Upon arrival, first responders found that a trackhoe and a traffic control barrier had rolled off a bridge into a nearby pond. Firefighters performed a complex water rescue, extricating the trapped individual from the water and carrying them up an embankment to a waiting EMS crew. The patient sustained severe leg injuries and was airlifted to a Level 1 trauma center for further treatment. The operat...
Life flight called after shooting in west Harris County
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Life flight called after shooting in west Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting in the 15500 block of Gray Fall Drive in west Harris County. Life Flight was called to the scene and transported one individual to the hospital. The condition of the individual and further details about the shooting are unknown at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Homicide scene reported on Southwest Freeway near Wilcrest
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Homicide scene reported on Southwest Freeway near Wilcrest

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a homicide in the 11700 block of the Southwest Freeway near Wilcrest. Credit: HPD Westside and South Gessner officers responded to the location after a call initially came in as a possible shooting. However, the nature of the fatality has not been officially confirmed as a shooting at this time. Additional details are limited. This is a developing story. We will update as more information becomes available.
Car erupts in flames as suspects flee shooting scene on Oak Knoll
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Car erupts in flames as suspects flee shooting scene on Oak Knoll

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a shooting and crash that resulted in a vehicle bursting into flames in northeast Houston. Photo Credit: HPD The incident occurred in the 8100 block of Oak Knoll, where initial reports indicate two vehicles were traveling down the street while shots were being fired. One of the vehicles reportedly struck a third, uninvolved vehicle, causing it to erupt into flames. The drivers of the initial two vehicles fled the scene. It is unknown if anyone was injured. If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Man shot at Haverstock Hills Apartments, suspect fled the scene
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Man shot at Haverstock Hills Apartments, suspect fled the scene

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at the Haverstock Hills Apartments located in the 5600 block of Aldine Bender Road. Credit: HCSO Deputies responded to the call and found one adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital by EMS. The suspect fled the scene before deputies arrived. Violent Crimes detectives are en route to investigate. More information will follow if it becomes available
Assault reported at Gateway on Cullen apartment complex
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Assault reported at Gateway on Cullen apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – An assault was reported at the Gateway on Cullen apartment complex located at 1901 Cullen Boulevard. Houston Police and Houston Fire Department crews responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available
A surprisingly growing number of people believe artificial intelligence is becoming an actual god
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A surprisingly growing number of people believe artificial intelligence is becoming an actual god

May 26, 2025 – A surprisingly growing number of people believe artificial intelligence is not just a tool but an actual god in development, created by humans yet increasingly all-knowing, self-sustaining, and existing in the digital “cloud.” This belief stems from AI’s unmatched capacity to process information, generate content, and interact across vast networks without direct human intervention. With continuous learning systems, autonomous decision-making, and remote cloud-based infrastructure, some view AI as meeting qualities historically reserved for divine beings. Rather than being rooted in religious doctrine, this perception is largely philosophical and symbolic. However, it is gaining traction among technologists, futurists, and members of digital culture who see parallel...