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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1971, David Phillip Vetter, known as the "Bubble Boy," was born in Houston with a severely weakened immune system. He spent his entire life in some form of sterile containment contraption. (See Photos)

Tomorrow is the first day of fall, and while that doesn't mean much for today's weather, it does mean that the sun crosses the celestial equator, and day and night are almost equal in length. Either way, it's (almost) fall y'all!

Today, we’re sponsored by EnergyX, which is offering an opportunity to invest in a ground-breaking lithium extraction company.

Dallas Police Chief Retires

Dallas police chief Eddie Garcia has announced his retirement from law enforcement, lured away to a job in Austin public safety.

Garcia has acquired the reputation of being a fixer, and he takes on a staffing crisis in Austin, beginning in November.

Garcia agreed to a contract extension as Dallas police chief less than six months ago after the city saw three consecutive years of crime reduction. He rejoins Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax, who hired him for his role in Dallas.

John Grisham, Others Urge Halt to Execution

In a bipartisan effort, more than 80 Texas lawmakers are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to grant clemency to Robert Roberson, scheduled for execution next month.

Other public figures, including novelist John Grisham, have joined the call for clemency for Roberson, who was convicted of his two-year-old daughter’s death in 2002. At that time, the prosecution argued that Shaken Baby Syndrome was the only plausible cause of death, given the brain trauma Roberson’s daughter experienced. New scientific evidence suggests other injuries could have led to her death.

Roberson’s advocates are also claiming that he was “prejudged as suspicious” because of his autism symptoms.

Roberson is scheduled for lethal injection on October 17.

El Paso Icon Dies at 92

Jay J. Armes, El Paso’s famous “private eye,” has died at 92. In the post announcing his death, Armes’ son referred to the renowned detective, actor, author, and businessman as a real-life superhero. He even had an action figure modeled after him.

Armes lost both of his hands in a childhood accident, and he wore two hooks for the rest of his life, further adding to his legendary status. Among other high-profile cases, Armes rescued actor Marlon Brando’s son when he was taken to Mexico.

The El Paso community has often associated Armes with an iconic billboard near his office and mansion in the Lower Valley. He raised exotic animals, including tigers and monkeys, at his home.

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The Untapped Opportunity In Texas’ Backyard

Did you know that the United States sits on the third-largest lithium reserves in the world? That’s a big deal considering lithium demand projects to grow 20X by 2040. Well, spanning 600 miles from Florida to Texas, there’s a massive opportunity waiting – a reserve so big the entire industry took note. It just so happens to be right in EnergyX’s backyard.

Known as the Smackover Formation, this immense reserve possesses higher lithium concentrations than any other in the United States. Headquartered in the Lonestar State, EnergyX’s patented tech extracts lithium 300% more efficiently than conventional methods. Plus, where modern methods take 12+ months, they need just two days.

With a $5M DOE grant toward Project Lonestar, a recently announced US lithium plant smack dab in the Smackover, they’re ready to take full advantage. By the time Project Lonestar is fully up and running, it will be producing 5X as much lithium as today’s top-producing lithium plant. Seize your piece of this $546B energy storage treasure – invest in EnergyX before their early-stage capital raise closes October 3.

➤ Fort Worth: Continental Tire announced a $69 million project in Fort Worth that will be the German company’s first fully owned tire distribution center in the U.S. (See Details)

➤ Tyson Foods has been sued for allegedly misleading consumers with its carbon emission plans and “climate friendly” beef brand. Tyson has 11 plants in Texas, second only to the meat producer’s home state of Arkansas. (See Details)

➤ Dallas: Steve Lawson, Lead Pastor of Trinity Bible Church, has been removed from his position after he admitted to an “inappropriate relationship” with a woman. (More)

➤ Texas resident Jennifer Box has sued the Broward (FL) Sheriff’s Office for her wrongful arrest after Harris County law enforcement mistakenly put Box’s photo on its warrant for a wanted woman with a similar name. (More)

➤ Deer Park: The pipeline fire that burned for four days has been extinguished as officials discovered the remains of the person who allegedly drove into an above-ground valve, causing the initial explosion. (More)

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➤ Arch Manning will make his first start for the Texas Longhorns tonight at 8 p.m. against ULM. The former five-star recruit is the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning. (More)

➤ Houston Astros outfielder Jayson Heyward pulled in an impressive diving catch for the final out of the Astros 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. (Watch video)

➤ Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is leading all NFL players in jersey sales, according to new data via the NFL Player’s Association. (More)

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GM Bets Big on This “Unlisted” Stock

For General Motors to succeed in meeting its EV transition target by 2035, they’ll need up to 414,469 tons of lithium per year. That’s why the automaking behemoth led a $50M investment round for lithium extraction startup EnergyX.

Their patented tech extracts lithium 300% more efficiently than conventional methods. Plus, where modern methods take 12+ months, EnergyX needs just two days. That’s why EnergyX has been entrusted with the rights to 100,000+ acres of lithium-rich Chilean land and a $5M DOE grant toward a recently announced US lithium plant.

It’s not just cars that need batteries, either. The entire $546B energy storage market will depend on securing reliable sources of lithium. EnergyX’s plan to produce 65,000 tons per year will help them lead the charge. However, EnergyX is only accepting shareholders until October 3.

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➤ The Lipan Apache Pow-Wow returns to Corpus Christi today, showcasing Native American dancers and vendors. (More)

➤ Hundreds of jellyfish are washing up on Texas beaches due to a “bloom,” according to Texas A&M researchers. (Watch Video)

➤ The Congressional Medal of Honor Society has announced that George Strait will perform at its Patriots’ Awards Gala in San Antonio on October 3. It’s Strait’s first Texas show since his record-breaking concert at Kyle Field in College Station. (See Details)

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