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Friday, October 18, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1942, the Longhorn Ordnance Works began producing munitions on an 8,500-acre site next to Caddo Lake in Harrison County. Following its closure in 1995, much of the area has become part of the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

A groundskeeper at a Lubbock-area community college is retiring after 50 years on the job. Check out the heartwarming story below!

Today's edition is brought to you by our sponsor, World Concern, an organization dedicated to serving those in extreme need by going to the hardest-to-reach places around the world. We are proud to partner with them as they bring hope and transformation to communities by providing clean water, food, education, and freedom.

Please read below to see how we are committing financial resources and how you can help if you feel led.

Judge Stops Execution in "Shaken Baby" Case

Thursday's scheduled execution of Robert Roberson was halted in the final 90 minutes by Travis County District Judge Jessica Mangrum, who granted a temporary restraining order.

Roberson, convicted in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter on a controversial “shaken baby” diagnosis, was saved by a subpoena Wednesday issued by the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.

The subpoena required Roberson to appear in the state House on Monday to discuss his case. The judge concluded the state’s authority to execute Roberson doesn't override the subpoena.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to stay the execution, but the temporary restraining order has postponed it. Attorney General Ken Paxton is expected to appeal the ruling and the outcome could change overnight.

Disaster Declared in Laredo E. Coli Crisis

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in Webb County after E. coli was detected in Laredo’s water system.

The declaration mobilizes state resources and permits regulatory suspensions to facilitate a faster emergency response. It also allows city officials to request federal assistance.

The contamination prompted a citywide boil water advisory last week. The city set up water distribution points, and Mayor Victor Trevino has prioritized close collaboration with the state to protect public health.

Nearly 30% of Border Cameras Not Working

Nearly 30 percent of security cameras along the U.S.-Mexico border are inoperable, according to an internal Border Patrol memo.

The issue has raised alarm among agents, who say the malfunctioning cameras compromise border security and pose a risk to their safety.

Around 150 cameras in use since 2011 are awaiting repair by the Federal Aviation Administration, the agency contracted to service the cameras. Most of the working cameras were installed more recently and use newer technology.

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Somalia is facing a devastating combination of natural disasters, global conflicts, widespread poverty, and disease outbreaks. East Africa has just endured its worst drought in 40 years, leaving tens of millions without access to clean water, wiping out millions of livestock and destroying crops. With domestic food production crippled, Somalia has relied heavily on imports—90% of its wheat coming from Russia and Ukraine—until those shipments stopped.

Now, two in five children in Somalia suffer from acute malnutrition, and cholera is spreading in some regions. The food crisis, compounded by global humanitarian aid being redirected to Europe and the Middle East, has created a perfect storm, leading to a sharp rise in child malnutrition.

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➤ San Antonio: American Airlines received federal approval for nonstop flights between San Antonio International Airport and Reagan National Airport. That airline has not provided a specific date for when the flights will begin. (More)

➤ Brookshire: An explosion at a propane distribution center injured one person and ignited a fire visible for miles. (See Photos)

➤ Pasadena: A 17-year-old student at Sam Rayburn High School has been arrested for threatening to attack classmates and staff with a shotgun and a rocket launcher. (More)

➤ Laredo: The United Independent School District will use artificial intelligence to deter drivers from passing school buses while loading or unloading students. The software captures images of license plates to identify offenders. (Watch Video)

➤ Houston: A man was arrested after pulling a gun on a group of kids who declined to play basketball with him. (More)

➤ The City of Tyler has been recognized as the state's third Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, a designation authorized by a new program within the Office of the Governor. Abilene and Waco recently received the same recognition. (More)

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➤ The Dallas Cowboys confirmed that rookie Tyler Guyton will continue as the team's starting left tackle despite a recent injury that kept him out of Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions. (More)

➤ The Dallas Stars agreed to an eight-year, $66 million contract extension with starting goalie Jake Oettinger, keeping him with the team through the 2032-33 season. (More)

➤ Three Texas schools in the AP Top 25 are scheduled to play on Saturday. No. 23 SMU will face Stanford, No. 14 Texas A&M will take on Mississippi State, and No. 4 Georgia travels to Austin for a marquee matchup with the No. 1-ranked Longhorns. (See Details)

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➤ American Airlines won a $9.4 million verdict against Skiplagged, a travel website that promotes hidden-city ticketing, for infringing on the company's copyright by misusing its branding. (More)

➤ McKinney-based Globe Life reported a data breach exposing sensitive personal information for at least 5,000 users. Hackers demanded ransom but did not disrupt operations. (More)

➤ San Antonio approved a 10-story residential building and a 3-story commercial project in historic Hemisfair Park as part of an effort to revitalize the downtown area. (More)

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➤ Texas is the 10th-worst state to drive in, according to an analysis by MoneyGeek. The ranking is based on factors such as safety, traffic congestion, transportation costs, and weather. (See List)

➤ Le PasSage, a new Dallas restaurant opening today, offers a $12 frozen yogurt dessert with a mushroom caramel topping. Executive pastry chef Dyan Ng says the dish is inspired by her Filipino-Chinese upbringing in California. (See Photo)

➤ Norma Mendoza, a groundskeeper at South Plains College in Levelland, will retire in January after 50 years on the job. (Watch Video)

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