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A Cold Drink, A Deadly Setup, And The 15-Year Deal That Left A Texas Family Reeling

Tampa Free Press

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July 11, 2026

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A Texas woman will spend 15 years in prison for her role in a late-night apartment setup that ended in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man, following a plea agreement that reduced her original murder charge. Julie Marie Lopez, 20, entered a guilty plea to one count of aggravated robbery in connection with the [] A Cold Drink, A Deadly Setup, And The 15-Year Deal That Left A Texas Family Reeling

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Off The Press

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· Jul 1, 2026

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· Jul 4, 2026

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· Jul 3, 2026

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BitterSweet

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· Jul 6, 2026

Welcome to Margaritaville

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National Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

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Related coverage for "A Cold Drink, A Deadly Setup, And The 15-Year Deal That Left A Texas Family Reeling": KSAT San Antonio — Hill Country woman finds new purpose after deadly July 4 floods. Off The Press — California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste. NaturalNews.com — AstraZeneca fined $110 million for corrupt marketing scheme targeting children and vulnerable patients. Slate — The Greatest American Cocktail Is a Brilliant Idea With a Messy History. BitterSweet — Welcome to Margaritaville. National Post — Kraft Dinner and BeaverTails lean into ’90s summer with new menu items