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Check your aquariums! Zebra mussels have been found in aquarium plant products

by Kate Winkle, Wes Wilson / Mar 5, 2021

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A plant meant for aquariums in the United States and imported from the Ukraine could contaminate your aquarium with invasive zebra mussels, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The plants are called "moss balls" but technically they aren't moss. Instead, they're a type of algae used for decoration and to help improve aquarium health. They're often used in betta fish aquariums and are sometimes sold as “Beta Buddy Marimo Balls,” “Mini Marimo Moss Balls” and “Marimo Moss Ball Plants.” TPWD says stores should remove these items from shelves, and customers should dispose of them.

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Maia Chaka becomes NFL’s first Black female official

by Brian Reese, WAVY, Nexstar Media Wire / Mar 5, 2021

VIRGINIA BEACH (WAVY) -- Maia Chaka has made history as the first Black female official in the NFL.

The league made the announcement Friday morning on the Today Show.

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Just-released body camera video shows suspect running at police before being shot in the leg

by Kate Winkle / Mar 5, 2021

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department has released body camera video from a shooting involving two officers at a north Austin hotel Jan. 4. The suspect was shot in the leg.

The video is on the City of Austin's YouTube page and contains profanity, along with video from the moment Dylan Polinski was shot.

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A still image of APD body camera video shortly before a suspect was shot Jan. 4, 2021 (APD Photo)

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