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Snopes→ Officials: 4 Men Remain Missing in West Texas Flooding
Rescue crews in boats and helicopters are searching for several people missing since heavy rain washed away a recreational vehicle park in a small West Texas city.
Snopes→ Potentially Fentanyl-Tainted Flyers Promoting a Conspiracy Theory Found on Texas Police Cars
One officer reportedly became ill after coming into contact with a paper printed with information from a group alleging covert government mind-control operations.
Snopes→ South Texas Deputy Arrested on Allegation of Child Sexual Assault
The sheriff's deputy threatened the child's mother with deportation if she reported him, authorities said.
Snopes→ 5 Dead After SUV Chased by Border Patrol Crashes in South Texas
The incident comes amid heightened tensions over the treatment of immigrants at the southern border.
Snopes→ Did Bernie Sanders Support Dumping Nuclear Waste in a ‘Poor Latino Community’?
A conservative group's Facebook meme gets some basic facts right but leaves out important context.
Snopes→ Conspiracy Hoaxer ‘Side Thorn’ Arrested on Federal Weapons Charge
Roberty Ussery, who has for months harassed victims and loved ones of the Sutherland Springs church shooting, was once again taken into custody.
Truth or Fiction?→ Pilot Flying J Truck Stops Remove American Flag-Reported as Fiction!
Pilot Flying J Truck Stops Remove American Flag-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A viral video posted on Facebook claims that Pilot Flying J truck stops removed the American flag because it offended foreign-born customers. The Truth: Pilot Flyin
Snopes→ Texas Governor May Have Emboldened Russian Disinformation Efforts, Says Former CIA Director
Michael Hayden said Greg Abbott's response to the "Jade Helm" conspiracy theory may have encouraged Russian actors to expand their "fake news" strategy in 2016.
Snopes→ Did an Exorcism Save a House From Destruction During Hurricane Ike?
A viral meme fabricates supernatural involvement in an already remarkable story.
Snopes→ Was a Statue Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Knocked Over by Vandals?
A photograph of a toppled statue is real, but the incident took place in Texas, not the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Virginia, and is no longer being investigated as vandalism.
Snopes→ Was the Austin Bombing Suspect Part of a Christian Homeschooling Group?
A woman who reportedly knew the suspect claimed that they were members of a group called "Righteous Invasion of Truth," or RIOT.
Snopes→ Austin Bomber Blows Self Up; Fears of More Explosives Remain
The suspect in a series of bombing attacks that terrorized Austin over the past few weeks blew himself up as law enforcement closed in on him.
Snopes→ Austin Carnage Now Random; An Arrest Doesn’t Appear Close
A package bomb exploded shortly after midnight inside a FedEx distribution center in Schertz, Texas.
Snopes→ Series of Explosions Leave Victims Dead, Injured in Austin
Texas officials say the attacks may be racially motivated, and caution residents not to open any suspicious packages of unknown origin.
Snopes→ Does a Viral Video Show Prince George Reciting the Alphabet in Bible Verses?
Despite the clickbait caption, the video comes from East Texas, not Kensington Palace.
Snopes→ Does a Viral Video Show Prince George Reciting the Alphabet in Bible Verses?
Despite the clickbait caption, the video comes from East Texas, not Kensington Palace.
Snopes→ Video of Arrest at Houston Walmart Goes Viral — Months Later
One of two women who drew sympathy after she was seen handcuffed with her pants around her ankles disputes criminal charges.
Truth or Fiction?→ Texas Church Melts Gold to Forge Statue of Donald Trump-Fiction!
Texas Church Melts Gold to Forge Statue of Donald Trump-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: First Baptist Church in Dallas has melted the golden watches, jewelry and trinkets of church members to create a golden statue of President Donald Trump. The Truth: A w
Snopes→ Police: Texas Baby Found Alive After Mother Fatally Stabbed
The 6-week-old daughter of a woman who was stabbed to death was found alive on 21 December 2017 in a Houston apartment.
Snopes→ Is a Girl Named Heaven Ray Cox Missing From Her Texas Home?
A mother's viral Facebook post reported that the 15-year-old was missing from her home in Orange, Texas.
Snopes→ Is The Southern Baptist Convention Covering Funeral Costs for Sutherland Springs Victims?
The primary missions agency of the Southern Baptist Convention will cover any out-of-pocket funeral costs not met by a victim's compensation fund.
Snopes→ Men Hailed as Heroes for Chasing Texas Church Shooter
Two locals chased Devin Kelley as he tried to flee the scene of the Sutherland Springs church shooting.
Snopes→ Was the Texas Church Shooter a Muslim Convert Named ‘Samir Al-Hajeed’?
False reports revive a long-running hoax about the comedian Sam Hyde.
Snopes→ Multiple Victims Shot, Killed at South Texas Church
A man who reportedly walked in during services at Sutherland Springs' First Baptist Church and began shooting was "taken down," authorities say.
Snopes→ Did the Red Cross Steal Donations in Texas, Empowered by an Obama-Era Executive Order?
A viral Facebook video contains false and unproven claims about the humanitarian organization's actions in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Snopes→ Were Houston Residents Warned to Use Gas Masks During Mosquito Spraying?
A warning video about the use of the insecticide naled in parts of Texas gets some facts wrong and greatly exaggerates the risk to the public.
Snopes→ Can Hurricane Victims Delay Their Mortgage Payments?
Lenders Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, as well as the federal government, have programs to help homeowners affected by natural disasters.
Snopes→ Was the Red Cross Instructed to Throw Away Donated Supplies in Texas?
A viral video from Houston, Texas makes claims about the Red Cross' treatment of food and other items in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Snopes→ Police: At Least Eight People Dead After North Texas Shooting
Police shot dead the suspect in a shooting at a home in Plano, northeast of Dallas.
Snopes→ Did FEMA Deny Aid to Harvey Victims Unless They Received Vaccinations?
A false rumor that could discourage hurricane victims from seeking aid spread on social media.
Snopes→ Harvey Disaster Relief Donation Rumors
In the wake of a massive hurricane, rumors abounded about public figures who have donated to victims.
Snopes→ Harvey Disaster Relief Donation Rumors
In the wake of a massive hurricane, rumors abounded about public figures who have donated to victims.
Snopes→ Can Animal Rescuers Be Prosecuted for Theft for Saving Animals from Harvey?
A rumor exaggerates the (vanishingly small) likelihood that those who rescue animals in danger during a tropical storm in Texas will be prosecuted.
Snopes→ Is FEMA Hiring ‘Field Inspectors’ and Paying Them Thousands Per Week?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency confirmed that a flyer advertising high-paid jobs available through 31 August 2017 is real.
Snopes→ United States Has Yet to Accept Mexican Offer of Harvey Aid
Mexico is reportedly prepared to offer "a Katrina-like assistance package" to help affected communities in Texas.
Snopes→ Imminent Changes Introduced to Texas Insurance Law in the Midst of Harvey?
Viral posts on social media largely accurately describe a change to Texas state law about hurricane insurance — but they lack important context.
Snopes→ Was Joel Osteen’s Houston ‘Megachurch’ Affected By Hurricane Harvey?
The evangelist was criticized on social media for not opening Lakewood Church to help people fleeing the storm.
Snopes→ Harvey Rolls Over Texas Coast, Smashes Homes and Businesses
The hurricane was a massive Category 4 storm when it made landfall.
Snopes→ Is It Legal in Texas to Use Deadly Force to Protect a Statue from Vandalism?
A viral Facebook post falsely suggested that it is legal in Texas to use deadly force to stop Confederate statues from being vandalized.