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May 08, 2023

National News:

Agents reviewing Texas gunman’s extremist social media postings

The assailant who killed eight people at a Texas outlet mall has been identified by authorities as a 33-year-old man who had been staying at a nearby motel. Three law enforcement officials who spoke to The Associated Press named the gunman as Mauricio Garcia, who was fatally shot by a police officer who happened to be near the suburban Dallas mall. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in order to discuss details of an ongoing investigation. One of the officials said investigators have been searching the motel and a home in the Dallas area connected to the suspect.

https://apnews.com/article/shooting-outlet-mall-allen-texas-cf100ef3cfc6e3c2e687119c06191b87

State News:

In the Southeast, where big utilities rule, calls for a real power market persist – Tennessee Lookout

A report by the Brattle Group found a range of electric market and transmission reforms could save Southern customers much as $362 million a year.

https://tennesseelookout.com/2023/05/08/in-the-southeast-where-big-utilities-rule-calls-for-a-real-power-market-persist/

Local News:

Starting TODAY May 8th thru May 13th

Coordinated Charities will have a Grand

Reopening Sale. Events as follows: Monday

Furniture 1/2 off, Tuesday Toys 1/2 off,

Wednesday Housewares 1/2 off, Thursday &

Friday $5.00 clothing bag sale, and Saturday

Jewelry 1/2 off! There will be a customer

appreciation drawing for Thrift Store Gift

cards.

The Arts:

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