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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1836, Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first elected president of the Republic of Texas.

The election is two weeks from today, but early voting began in Texas yesterday. If you don't want to wait, you can show up at early voting poll locations in most counties between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (but be sure to check before you go).

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Execution Delay Continues

Death row inmate Robert Roberson, whose execution was delayed hours before it was scheduled last week, did not appear Monday before the Texas House committee that had issued a last-minute subpoena.

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office refused to allow Roberson, convicted of killing his daughter in 2003, to appear in person over security concerns. The committee declined to take his testimony virtually.

Meanwhile, Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Supreme Court to throw out the House committee’s subpoena. At issue is whether the state's "junk science" law should overturn Roberson's conviction for the controversial "shaken baby" diagnosis.

Houston Helicopter Crash Kills Four

A helicopter carrying three adults and a child crashed into a radio tower Sunday night near downtown Houston. There were no survivors.

The tower’s lights were reported as inoperable as recently as October 16, though distant security camera footage of the crash appears to show the tower light flashing.

The crash caused the tower to collapse, sparking a fire in the area. No injuries were reported on the ground. (Watch Video)

Rio Grande Open for Irrigation

South Texas farmers and ranchers can now draw irrigation water from the Rio Grande following a new executive order from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.

Miller noted that runoff from heavy rains in Mexico is being wasted due to what he called unnecessary restrictions. Texas officials say Mexico hasn't adhered to the current water agreement.

“Enough is enough," Miller said. "We're done sitting around waiting for someone else to act. Texas should always take care of Texans.”

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➤ Boca Chica: After 18 hours of searching by air and sea, the U.S. Coast Guard has called off the hunt for a missing SpaceX employee last seen in the waters near Boca Chica Beach. (More)

➤ Horseshoe Bay: The driver of a truck delivering chlorine gas to the Central Water Plant accidentally mixed two chemical compounds, releasing chlorine gas into a residential area. (More)

➤ Trinity: Police arrested a man after he told customers in a local store that he planned to kill officers, displaying a gun and then driving recklessly around town. (More)

➤ Fort Worth: Joe Exotic, known from the Netflix documentary series Tiger King, is one of 140 inmates infected with scabies at the Federal Medical Center. (More)

➤ Statewide: CoinFlip has installed Bitcoin ATMs in convenience stores in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, and other cities. (More)

➤ Perryton: Assistant Fire Chief Scott Glass died from injuries sustained during preparations to fight a structure fire. (More)

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➤ The University of Texas was fined $250,000 after fans threw trash on the field following a controversial call during Saturday’s game against Georgia, with the SEC urging the school to identify and ban those involved. (More)

➤ Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs had an altercation with Green Bay Packers players before Sunday’s game, stating afterward, “I’m never going to be the bigger person.” (Watch Video)

➤ The Dallas Mavericks announced a new streaming service called MavsTV on Monday that will allow fans to stream Mavericks games from their mobile devices. (More)

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➤ Southwest Airlines is in negotiations with investment group Elliott Management to reach an agreement and avoid a proxy battle for control of the airline’s board. (More)

➤ AVX Aircraft, a company that develops vertical lift technology and tests unmanned aircraft, is moving its headquarters to Fort Worth and planning to double its workforce. (More)

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➤ Rubber ducks raced down the Brazos River in the second annual rubber duck race hosted by Waco’s Imagination Library to raise funds for free books for kids. (See Photo)

➤ The Wycked Apple, new to downtown Killeen, offers 25 flavors of apples on a stick, including Oreo, Rocky Road, and Cheesecake. (More)

➤ Frito & Katy, morning show radio hosts on San Antonio’s Y100, have been named the Country Music Association’s Broadcast Personality of the Year. (More)

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