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U.S. Secret Service agent talks with Vandegrift students

President Donald Trump is protected to his immediate left by U.S. Secret Service Agent John Gutsmiedl, who spoke with Vandegrift students recently about his career. Courtesy photo

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Thunderbirds flyover salutes those on frontlines of COVID-19

Fred Erickson, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and pilot with the Thunderbirds, watches the fl yover on May 13 with his wife Fran. LYNETTE HAALAND

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds saluted essential workers in Austin with a flyover of F-16 Fighting Falcons on Wednesday afternoon. 

Retired Thunderbird Fred Erickson of Steiner Ranch watched with his wife Fran along with countless others across the city. The event was to honor frontline workers and health care professionals serving in the coronavirus pandemic.

Local businesses carefully roll out openings during COVID-19 crisis

A couple and their furry friend enjoy the Rock House Bar and Trailer Park reopening on May 1. LESLEE BASSMAN
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Good neighbor gives out 180 gallons of hand sanitizer

Jon and Lacy Strelec of River Place and their sons Logan, 6, and Liam, 4, have acquired, bottled, labeled, and hand delivered 180 gallons of free sanitizer in the Four Points area.
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