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Governor’s mansion in Austin burned in suspected arson
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AUSTIN — According to The Austin American Statesman, the Texas governor's mansion was set afire by an arsonist at 1:45 this morning. There were no injuries, but the mansion was completely devastated. The mansion was empty as it was undergoing renovations that included, ironically, a sprinkler system.
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And from the Statesman:
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Could it be? http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2008/...
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