Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of July.
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🎭 Culture
A new memorial at the Falls County Courthouse honored 435 freed people who traveled from South Carolina to Marlin in 1867 and was unveiled over the weekend.
Albert Manigo accepted a flag for his grandfather while organizers seek living descendants to complete the tribute.
Supporters of the local history museum are pushing for its eventual reopening, said interim director Bobby Horner of the Taylor Museum of Waco & McLennan County History, noting that progress remains slow yet steady.
📰 Economy
Canada has suspended exports of several animals (including horses, pigs, and cattle) from Texas amid confirmed New World screwworm cases reported before today, and officials will monitor the pest closely to update restrictions if further cases arise.
🌲 Environment
SpaceX’s wastewater reuse system in McGregor has been operating for about four months while the city monitors concerns over groundwater use (a measure to ease past restrictions).
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