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Malicious actors manipulating photos and videos to create explicit content and sextortion schemes
Malicious actors manipulating photos and videos to create explicit content and sextortion schemes
The FBI is warning the public of malicious actors creating synthetic content commonly referred to as “deep fakes” by manipulating benign photographs or videos to target victims. Technology advancements are continuously improving the quality, customizability, and accessibility of ar- tificial intelligence (AI)-enabled content creation. The FBI continues to receive reports from victims, including minor children and non-consenting adults, whose photos or videos were altered into explicit content. The photos or videos are then publicly circulated on social media or pornographic websites for the purpose of harassing victims or sextortion schemes. 06/21/2023 23:00
Fayette County Fair Junior Miss Candidates seeking title
Fayette County Fair Junior Miss Candidates seeking title
The 2023 Fayette County Fair Queen and Jr Miss candidates are announced for the upcoming fair. 06/21/2023 23:00
Fayette County Fair Queen and Jr Miss candidates announced
Fayette County Fair Queen and Jr Miss candidates announced
Fayette County Fair Queen Candidates seeking title 06/21/2023 23:00
Weimar police chief resigns
Weimar police chief resigns
WEIMAR – Weimar Police Chief Todd Jacobs tendered his resignation from the helm of the Weimar Police Department effective July 14. 06/21/2023 23:00
EL Police Chief relieved of command
EL Police Chief relieved of command
RESS EAGLE LAKE – Suspended Eagle lake Chief of Police Kris Abbott was of- ficially relieved of his command of the Eagle Lake Police Department on June 14. His termination by City Manager Charles “Tink” Jackson comes after a lengthy suspension while an investigation was concluded about instances where Abbott may have been derelict in his duties. 06/21/2023 23:00
Weimar City Manager Barrow resigns
Weimar City Manager Barrow resigns
WEIMAR – In a stunning series of events that culminated with the resignation of Weimar Police Chief Todd Jacobs, the resignation of Weimar City Manager Mike Barrow followed on its heels. 06/21/2023 23:00
Fayette Public Library overrun by snakes
Fayette Public Library overrun by snakes
Fayette Public Library overrun by snakes 06/21/2023 23:00
Columbus Community Hospital annual fundraiser to support pulmonology program
Columbus Community Hospital annual fundraiser to support pulmonology program
COLUMBUS – With Columbus Community Hospital set to launch a new pulmonology program this fall, the hospital’s annual fundraising dinner and auction will raise funds to support the new specialty program with a goal of $200,000. 06/21/2023 23:00
Summer of '83
Summer of '83
COLUMBUS – Kim Kovar and Liz Rodriguez joined Walmart in the summer of 1983. Now, 40 years later, they are still going Walmart-strong with the friendly smile and neighborly chat they love. 06/21/2023 23:00
GLO Buyout Program helps level five homes
GLO Buyout Program helps level five homes
LA GRANGE – Residents in the River Road and Country Club Drive area of La Grange have seen a lot of demolition recently. In the past few weeks, two more homes have been brought down. Work on three more homes is also underway. 06/21/2023 23:00
Cash mule busted
Cash mule busted
Interstate 10 near Flatonia at the 660 westbound mile marker held a sweet surprise for Fayette County Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith. 06/21/2023 23:00
Wanted fugitive arrested
Wanted fugitive arrested
BELLVILLE – Isaac Carrizales, 17, was arrested on June 14 in Bellville by the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force. Carrizales was wanted for murder, evading arrest, unlawful carrying of a weapon and organized criminal activity. 06/21/2023 23:00
Scott joins AC SO Telecommunication
Scott joins AC SO Telecommunication
The Austin County Sheriff’s Office welcomes Makaylah Scott as a Telecommunicator. Makaylah is a 2019 graduate of Sealy High School and a student at Sam Houston State University, graduating with a Communications degree in December. Sheriff Brandes is honored to have Scott, a lifetime citizen of Austin County, working with them. 06/21/2023 23:00
“So Much”
“So Much”
I heard him yelling before I saw him. 06/21/2023 23:00
Schulenburg Shorthorn Band marches on Washington, D.C.
Schulenburg Shorthorn Band marches on Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Schulenburg Shorthorn Band recently traveled to Washington, D.C. While there, the band visited and laid a wreath at the Texas Column of the World War II Memorial in honor of those Texans who made the ultimate sacrifice during WWII. The band marched down Constitution Avenue in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. 06/14/2023 23:00
Sealy Area Chamber Academy Awards shines the light on movers and shakers
Sealy Area Chamber Academy Awards shines the light on movers and shakers
SEALY – Glitz and glamour and everyone dressed to the nine’s as the Sealy Area Chamber of Comemrce Academy Awards went underway on May 19. 06/14/2023 23:00
Columbus Lions Club celebrates its 80th Anniversary
Columbus Lions Club celebrates its 80th Anniversary
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Li- 06/14/2023 23:00
Commissioners Court receives monies from Wellness Council
Commissioners Court receives monies from Wellness Council
COLUMBUS – During the regular session of the Colorado County Commissioners Court on June 12 at the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus, The Wellness Council continues to ful- fill its self-imposed obligation to help the county fund the Colorado County Mental Health Deputy. 06/14/2023 23:00
Pesl recipient of Clark Scholarship
Pesl recipient of Clark Scholarship
Pesl recipient of Clark Scholarship 06/14/2023 23:00
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Court Filings Marriage Licenses 06/14/2023 23:00
La Grange Fire Department brings heat
La Grange Fire Department brings heat
La Grange Fire Department brings heat 06/14/2023 23:00
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