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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1910, Crosby County residents selected the town of Crosbyton as the county seat over the once-prosperous Emma by a vote of 198 to 120. After being bypassed by the railroad, Emma became a ghost town, and a historical marker is all that remains of the community.

If you've ever received help from a stranger, you know how a nine-year-old San Benito boy felt when he was reunited with his favorite stuffed animal through the kindness of someone he had never met. Check out the heartwarming story below!

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Massive Pipeline Fire Erupts Near Houston

A 20-inch natural gas pipeline was damaged in the Houston suburb of La Porte Monday morning, igniting a massive pillar of fire that prompted officials to evacuate nearby neighborhoods.

Initial reports indicate the fire started when a car hit one of the pipeline’s valves. Energy Transfer, the pipeline operator, cut off the flow of natural gas to the site but said the fire would continue until the current supply is depleted.

Several homes in the vicinity of the fire sustained structural damage. Energy Transfer is establishing a claims process for those who experienced property loss from the fire.

Governor Abbott deployed state resources to assist with the response, and officials are monitoring the air quality in the area.

Abbott Launches Operation Targeting Venezuela Gangs

Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of a new database aimed at identifying potential threats from Venezuelan illegal immigrants.

During a Monday press conference in Houston, Abbott said more than 3,000 illegal immigrants from Venezuela have been arrested in Texas since 2021, including more than 100 of those arrested for rioting at the El Paso border earlier this year.

The effort is aimed particularly at illegal migrants affiliated with the violent Tren de Aragua (TDA) gang, which Abbot declared a foreign terrorist organization.

Last week, 20 suspected TDA members were arrested after the Gateway Hotel in El Paso was shut down by the county.

48,000 Bees Removed From TV Anchor's Home

Houston-based TV anchor Shern-Min Chow discovered an unexpected roommate situation: roughly 48,000 bees living rent-free in her garage wall.

Bee expert Mark Lockhart performed a careful eviction, relocating the buzzing tenants to his own property.

Chow documented the un-bee-lievable process, from thermal imaging to hive extraction. Watch a video here.

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➤ Richardson: Democratic State Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos announced she's running for speaker of the Texas House. Democrats currently hold 64 of the 150 seats in the chamber. (More)

➤ Kingsville: Capt. Michael Bishop took command of the Naval Air Station-Kingsville from Capt. Eric Bromley during a change-of-command ceremony on Friday. (More)

➤ Arlington: Firefighters helped three stranded passengers get off a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas after their ride was stalled on Saturday. (More)

➤ Bexar County: A judge denied Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request for a restraining order to block the county from mailing voter registration forms to unregistered voters. (More)

➤ Valley Mills: The Texas Rangers Foundation gave the Valley Mills Youth Complex $10,000 to repair baseball fields destroyed by flooding in May. (Watch Video)

➤ Wise County: High school senior Dax Davis, 17, signed a deal with record label Coffey Global to record his debut country music album. (See Photo)

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➤ CJ Stroud delivered a laser throw to wide receiver Nico Collins while under pressure and on the run during the Houston Texans' Sunday Night Football victory over the Chicago Bears. (Watch Video)

➤ Analysts are debating who played well and who didn't for the Dallas Cowboys in their 44-19 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. (See Analysis)

➤ Houston Astros outfielder Jayson Heyward went 3 for 3 in the team’s 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, including this home run. (Watch Video)

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➤ BillionToOne, a California-based molecular diagnostics company, is expanding to Austin. A new facility slated for completion in 2026 is expected to create around 1,000 jobs in logistics and research. (More)

➤ Phase One of the multi-billion-dollar Firefly Park project in Frisco is slated for completion in 2027. It will include a 190-room hotel, 230 townhomes, and a 25,000-square-foot amphitheater. (See Details)

➤ 65 Equity Partners acquired a minority investment in Austin-based Kendra Scott Design, supporting the jewelry brand's global expansion and collaborations. (More)

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➤ A rarely seen ringtail cat was spotted by park rangers at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The small carnivore resembles a fox or lemur but is related to the raccoon. (See Photos)

➤ The X account for the Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry features stunning photos of the bay accompanied by poetic commentary. (See Photos)

➤ A nine-year-old boy from San Benito was reunited with his beloved stuffed gorilla Elliot after a Rio Hondo resident picked it up from the California hotel where it had been left behind and returned it to him. (Watch Video)

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