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public-education2 hours ago•31 min saved

Midland lawsuit reignites Texas' Robin Hood school funding debate

A Midland ISD lawsuit renews Texas’ long-running fight over the “Robin Hood” recapture funding system, arguing state control over local funds limits district autonomy; advocates warn that ditching recapture could widen inequities. The piece explains how recapture works, tracks near $3 billion in rerouted funds in 2024–25 and about $45.5 billion total since inception, and places the dispute in the broader political push to reform or abolish property taxes in Texas.

via The Texas Tribune|

#education-funding #midland-isd #public-education

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Idaho Police Capture Escaped Inmate and Accomplice, Solving Hospital Shooting and Homicides"

An escaped inmate and his armed accomplice have been recaptured in Idaho following a dramatic prison-break, with two other men found dead in separate locations believed to be tied to the escape. Skylar Meade, serving a 20-year sentence, was busted out of a hospital in a night-time raid, and his accomplice Nicolas Umphenour was also recaptured. The two men had common acquaintances in custody and were members of the white supremacist group Aryan Knights. Three correctional officers were shot and wounded during the escape, and the investigation into the homicides is ongoing.

via The Independent|

#crime #escaped-inmate #homicides

odd-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Horse Galloping on I-95 in Philadelphia Captured on Video

A horse was spotted galloping down Interstate 95 in Philadelphia before being safely recaptured by authorities near Port Richmond. The horse, believed to have run away from an urban riding club, was unharmed and given water by rescuers. Video footage showed the horse being loaded back into a trailer, and its owners later arrived to retrieve it, stating that someone had let the horse out.

via USA TODAY|

#horse #i-95 #odd-news

odd-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Horse Captured on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia After Running Loose

A horse caused a stir as it ran loose along a Pennsylvania highway, eventually being corralled on Interstate 95 by state police after a two-hour pursuit, with the help of the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club. The horse's daring escape, captured in shocking videos, ended with its safe recapture in the Port Richmond area, generating a flood of reactions on social media. The horse appeared to be in good health and was safely corralled, with the Urban Riding Club located around five miles from where the horse was captured.

via Daily Mail|

#escape #horse #interstate-95

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Escaped Italian Mafia Boss Recaptured in France After Dramatic Prison Break"

Italian mafia boss Marco Raduano, who escaped from a Sardinian prison using bed sheets, has been recaptured in Corsica, France. He was serving a 24-year sentence for drug trafficking and other crimes. Raduano, described as a "ruthless killer" by Europol, was caught dining in a restaurant with a young woman. His close aide, Gianluigi Troiano, was also detained in southern Spain. The capture is seen as a major blow to organized crime.

via BBC.com|

#crime #drug-trafficking #escape

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Philadelphia Teen Inmate Shane Pryor Recaptured After Escape"

Shane Pryor, a 17-year-old murder suspect awaiting trial, escaped from a Philadelphia hospital but was recaptured by the U.S. Marshals Service. Pryor had been in a juvenile facility since being charged in the October 2020 homicide of 54-year-old Tanya Harris. He was captured on Sunday and will be transferred to police homicide detectives. The driver who helped him escape has been arrested, and the search for Pryor involved multiple law enforcement agencies.

via USA TODAY|

#crime #escape #juvenile-facility

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Texas Sex Offender's Mom Aids Prison Escape, Son Recaptured"

A convicted sex offender serving life without parole in Texas escaped from prison with the help of his mother, who provided him with a disguise. Robert Yancy Jr. was recaptured after two civilians recognized him and called the police. Yancy's mother and another person suspected of assisting in the escape have been arrested. Yancy now faces felony escape charges, while his mother faces a charge of permit/facilitate an escape.

via CBS News|

#convicted-sex-offender #crime #mothers-assistance

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Texas Inmate Serving Life for Child Sex Abuse Escapes Prison with Mother's Help, Captured in Matagorda County

A convicted sex offender serving life without parole in Texas was recaptured after escaping prison with the help of his mother. Robert Yancy Jr. was captured after civilians recognized him at a park and called the police. Yancy's mother and another individual were also arrested in connection with the escape. Yancy was serving a life sentence for sexual abuse of a child.

via Fox News|

#crime #inmate-escape #mothers-involvement

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Fugitive Peoria County Jail Inmate Recaptured

Corey Bragg, a 34-year-old inmate at the Peoria County Jail, has been recaptured after fleeing from police in a stolen truck. Bragg, who was a trustee at the jail, escaped while taking out the trash and was not restrained at the time. The sheriff's office is reviewing procedures and protocols for inmates assigned to work crews. Bragg was being held on various charges, including possession of a stolen motor vehicle and methamphetamine. This is not the first escape from the jail, but it is rare.

via CIProud.com|

#corey-bragg #crime #inmate-escape