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13-Year-Old with Brain and Spinal Cancer Faces New Health Struggle 2 Months After Becoming Honorary Secret Service Agent
DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old honorary U.S. Secret Service agent living with brain and spinal cancer, has three new tumors DJ's father Theodis Daniel shared the health update at a May 19 swearing-in ceremony, two months after President Donald Trump made DJ an honorary agent 'It's rough — there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it,' Theodis said about his son's latest diagnosisAs a small child, Devarjaye 'DJ' Daniel was given months to live. In 2018, the Texas native was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer, with doctors giving him five months to live, according to the United States Secret Service. Five months turned into five years. Now, after seven years and more than 13 brain surgeries, DJ is still standing. But a new diagnosis has shaken his family and supporters. When the teen — who wants to be a police officer — was sworn in as an honorary agent of the U.S. Secret Service in March, his father Theodis Daniel said DJ's family is hopeful about his future, thanks in part to a research study he is participating in. 'He's beating the odds," Theodis said at the time. But two months later, the proud parent shared that the odds have changed. During a swearing-in ceremony at Williamson County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) in Texas, Theodis told FOX 7 Austin that the teen is 'just winging it day by day' in the face of new health hardships. 'He does have three new tumors,' the father told the Texas outlet at the May 19 ceremony. 'It's rough — there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease.' But DJ, whose desire to become a law enforcement officer stemmed from his family's experiences during Hurricane Harvey, has already achieved his goal, according to FOX 7. He has been sworn in by more than 1,300 agencies, including multiple on May 19. And his family remains hopeful. Amid DJ's health struggles, Theodis told FOX 7, 'We're just going around showing people, 'Hey, you do care for one another. Let's give compassion and let's try to join and help each other get through things.' ' Perhaps the crowning jewel of DJ's honorary law enforcement titles is U.S. Secret Service agent. President Donald Trump bestowed him with the honor on March 4 in a joint address to Congress. 'Tonight, DJ, we're going to do you the biggest honor of them all. I am asking our new Secret Service director, Sean Curran, to officially make you an agent of the United States Secret Service,' Trump, 78, told the teen, whose eyes widened upon hearing the news. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. The following day, DJ also visited the president in the Oval Office. And, after his father shared his latest health update in Texas, the White House released a statement of support for the teen. 'We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors,' an X post from the White House said. 'DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country," the post continued. "Agent Daniel, you're a true legend. 🇺🇸.' Read the original article on People
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25-05-2025
- Climate
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Austin weather: Hot Sunday, severe storm chances Monday
The Brief Sunday will be warm and muggy. Parts of the Hill Country could see rain and storms on Sunday night. There's a shot at strong to severe storms on Memorial Day. AUSTIN - Sunday will be another hot, muggy day, but wet weather could be right around the corner. Temperatures will climb into the mid and upper 90s on Sunday with lots of sunshine. Parts of the Hill County could see some rain in the evening to overnight hours. There is a chance at some severe weather. It is mostly just for the far western portions of our viewing area. Temperatures will be a bit lower on Monday. The chance of showers, storms and severe weather will start to rise. There is a lot of inconsistency between models at this point. Monday afternoon into evening we could see strong to severe storms. The farther north you live, the better chance you will have to see storms. Gusty winds, large hail, heavy downpours, and even isolated tornadoes are possible. Make sure you stay weather-aware on Monday night into Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to be a bit more seasonable for this week. Highs will be in the low 90s and high 80s. We also see chances of rain throughout the week. All-in-all, it's a very spring-like forecast. Meteorological summer starts next Sunday and astronomical summer starts on June 20. The Source Information in this article comes from the FOX 7 Austin weather team.
New York Post
21-05-2025
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Texas student-teacher who allegedly had sex with teen told cops she saw him as ‘a little brother'
A Texas high school student teacher who admitted to having sex with a teen boy she taught told cops she saw him 'as a little brother,' authorities said. Darian Christine Rogers, 22, has been charged with second-degree felony improper relationship between an educator and a student, arrest records show. She first met the boy at a grocery store where the pair worked at the time, before she became a student teacher at Rouse High School in Leander, a suburb north of Austin, FOX 7 reports. Advertisement Rogers, who has been working at the high school since January this year, was reported to authorities in April by a student who said she had 'personal knowledge' of a teacher being involved in a sexual relationship with a minor, court paperwork seen by the local outlet states. 7 Texas student teacher Darian Christine Rogers, 22, told police she saw her victim as a 'little brother.' Williamson County Jail The student also provided a voicemail from a woman — identified as Rogers by Williamson County Sheriff's Office — in which she admitted to sending explicit photos to a 17-year-old male. Advertisement Her alleged victim initially denied the illicit relationship to police until he was confronted with messages detectives found on his phone between him and Rogers discussing the Plan B contraceptive pill, FOX 7 reported. Rogers denied having sex with the boy in her police interview and described their relationship as that of a 'big sister and little brother,' according to the affidavit. 7 Rogers started working as a student teacher in January this year. Instagram / Darian Rogers She then admitted to having sex with the student 'one time' in his truck in a parking lot near the H-E-B grocery store where they both worked after she was confronted with the text evidence, the affidavit states. Advertisement 7 Rogers also confessed to an illicit relationship with another student. Facebook / Darian Rogers Rogers warned the student to avoid 'inappropriate comments' in front of school staff as she was interviewing for a position there, the affidavit states. 7 The illicit relationship happened before Rogers started working as a student teacher at Rouse High School in Leander, Texas. Google Maps A video of Rogers taking the Plan B pill and a screenshot of the receipt were also found on her phone by detectives. Advertisement 7 Rogers had sex with the underage boy when the pair worked at an H-E-B grocery store. LinkedIn / Darian Rogers Another text thread between Rogers and a friend described a previous sexual relationship between her and a different child who was 17 and a student in the Leander Independent School District at the time. 7 The school's principal sent a letter to students' families after Rogers' arrest. Google Maps The school's principal sent a letter to the families of students on Friday following Rogers' arrest. 7 Rogers confessed to having sex with the boy in his truck outside the H-E-B where they worked together. Google Maps 'The individual was not a Leander ISD or Rouse High School employee and was immediately removed from campus once the district was made aware of the situation,' the letter from Rouse High School principal Vincent Hawkins and seen by FOX 7 reads. 'Any accusations of misconduct did not happen on our campus, during school hours, or at any school-sponsored event,' the letter continues. Advertisement Rogers was booked into Williamson County Jail on Friday and released the following day on a $20,000 bond. She is next due in court on June 4 for a pre-indictment docket call, arrest records show.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Climate
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Austin weather: Muggy Saturday, chance of severe storms for some
The Brief It will be a hot, sticky Saturday in Austin. Severe storms could hit the Hill Country. The highest risk is for hail and damaging winds. AUSTIN - Temperatures won't be quite as high as we have seen in the past few days on Saturday, but it will be sticky and humid. High temperatures are expected to reach the mid 90s on Saturday. It will be very humid, making it seem hotter than we actually are. "Feels like" temperatures will be in the triple digits. The Hill County could see severe storms on Saturday. The National Weather Service has the area at a slight risk of severe weather. That's a two on its one to five scale. The chances of seeing severe weather is higher the farther west you go. We expect to start seeing the storms to the west around 2 to 3 p.m. and it will work its way east. As the storms move east they are expected to weaken. We could see large hail, strong damaging wind gusts and there's a small chance that there could be a tornado or some flooding from heavy rain. Download the FOX 7 WAPP to get alerts on your phone. The Source Information in this article comes from the FOX 7 Weather team.
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14-05-2025
- Climate
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Austin weather: Temps hit triple digits, 100-year-old daily heat record broken
The Brief Tuesday is officially the first 100-degree day of the year in Austin. The previous record for May 13 was 98 degrees in 1925. Highs will climb up to 104 degrees on Wednesday. AUSTIN - Temperatures hit the triple-digits for the first time this year in Austin. The temperatures hit the century mark shortly after 4 p.m. By the numbers Today's heat also broke a daily record in Austin. The previous high for May 13 at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was 94 degrees in 1967. Before that, Camp Mabry recorded a 98-degree day on May 13, 1925. What's next Temperatures are expected to climb even higher on Wednesday. We could see temperatures as high as 104 degrees. The current record high at Austin-Bergstrom Airport for May 14 is 96 degrees, which was set in 2003. The Source Information in this article comes from the FOX 7 Weather team and the National Weather Service.
