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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1848, Joseph H. LaMotte led two companies of the First United States Infantry to Davis Landing near modern-day Rio Grande City—the first step in establishing what would become Fort Ringgold.

Early voting is underway in Texas, and several areas have seen record-breaking turnout. Former President Donald Trump and VP Harris were both in the state yesterday, making their final case to Texas voters.

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Trump, Harris Rally in Texas

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were in Texas Friday, with the election just over a week away.

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale hosted a Trump rally at his Gallery Furniture store in Houston, dueling with Houston-native Beyonce's appearance at a Harris rally in the same city.

Meanwhile, Trump spent the day in Austin, making remarks on border security before sitting for an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan. The Former President's presence spurred road closures in South Austin.

Harris' and Trump's appearances in the state is largely seen as an effort to boost their party's candidate in the Senate race between Rep. Colin Allred (D) and incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R), as polls currently give Trump a comfortable 6-point lead in the state.

Texas No. 1 in Job Creation

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report this week saying that Texas led the U.S. in job creation over the past year, adding 327,400 jobs.

Texas' job growth broke its previous employment records and far outpaced the next highest job-generating states: California, adding 265,300 more jobs; and Florida, adding 204,700 more jobs.

Gov. Greg Abbott called Texas "America's job engine" in a statement, saying that "America's leading businesses are fleeing the stranglehold of over-regulation in other states" and coming to Texas.

Texas has added 2.4 million jobs with Abbott as governor.

List: The Best Tacos in Texas

Texas Monthly has released its list of the 50 best tacos and taquerias in Texas, based on the 14,000-mile search by the publication's award-winning taco editor José R. Ralat.

Ana Liz Taqueria in Mission took the top spot with its chile relleno standing out among its fare.

El Paso's Elemi was second, noted for its conejito pibil, and Azteca Taco House in Houston impressed Ralat with its costillas en salsa verde.

Three El Paso taco joints made the top ten. You can see more about Texas' best tacos here.

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➤ Statewide: Senate Majority PAC plans to buy $5 million worth of Texas TV ad space to boost Rep. Colin Allred in his Senate race against Sen. Ted Cruz. (More)

➤ Houston: Local 988, Texas' largest Teamsters union, endorsed Vice President Harris ahead of her visit yesterday. (More)

➤ Houston: A Harris County judge dismissed Attorney Gen. Paxton's attempt to block a guaranteed income program for residents. (See Details)

➤ San Antonio: Brad Simpson, arrested in connection to the disappearance of his wife, Suzanne Simpson, has filed a motion to see his children, saying that he is not a "flight risk." (More)

➤ The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking the state legislature to invest $22 million in offering virtual driver's license appointments for routine services. (See Details)

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➤ Seven blocks in downtown Houston are set to become permanently car-free, providing a pedestrian promenade ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches the city will host. (More)

➤ A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) study indicates Houston is responsible for more laser strikes on aircraft than anywhere else in Texas. (See Details)

➤ A Texas woman is facing up to 20 years in prison for smuggling rare chickens into the U.S. from Cambodia and Vietnam. (More)

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