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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1958, legendary Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary was born in Houston. After playing for Baylor, he helped the “Monsters of the Midway” win Super Bowl XX in 1986.

People do crazy things to get that perfect photo, but one Houston couple went viral for all the wrong reasons when they stopped traffic during rush hour to take a photoshoot on a busy highway. Check out the story below!

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Security Incidents Force Evacuations in Houston

A suspicious package and a bomb threat forced authorities to evacuate the Saudi Consulate in Houston and a Galveston synagogue on Monday, a year to the day after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel.

A bomb squad was called around 7:30 p.m. when vibrations and sounds were detected coming from a package addressed to the Saudi Consulate. Workers were allowed back into the Galleria-area building when the all-clear was given around 9 p.m.

Earlier, around 2:45 p.m., the congregation of B’Nai Israel in Galveston notified police they had received an email about a bomb threat. Authorities didn’t find any explosives nearby and learned that other Jewish places of worship had received a similar email.

The one-year anniversary of the deadly attack was marked by vigils and protests across the country.

Officials Push Austin-Monterrey Rail Line

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, along with several other officials from Texas and Mexico, took a ride on Amtrak’s Texas Eagle last week to promote the construction of a high-speed rail line connecting Austin, San Antonio, Laredo, and Monterrey.

The decades-old idea has gained traction this year with the creation of the Texas Passenger Rail Advisory Committee and a statement of support from Nuevo León’s governor.

The advocacy group aims to highlight the benefits of a rail line to ease congestion along the busy I-35 corridor.

In 2017, state legislators banned the use of public funds to develop a high-speed rail line operated by a private entity, halting plans for an Austin-to-Monterrey route that had been in development since 2009.

Report: Texas Presidential Donations

Texans gave a total of $39.6 million to the campaigns of former President Donald Trump and either President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31 this year, according to Federal Election Commission data.

Trump received $20.1 million from 48,722 individual donors, while Biden and Harris received $19.5 million from 34,677 individual donors. Donations to Trump averaged $50.85, whereas those to Biden and Harris averaged $145.28.

Biden and Harris raised the most from 10 Zip codes in Houston, Austin, and Dallas. The top 10 Zip codes for contributions to the Trump campaign are in Houston, Dallas, Austin, Boerne, San Antonio, Southlake, and Midland.

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This Breakthrough Kitchen Robot Sold Out in a Week

It doesn’t take an economist to know sellouts bode well for business. Well, Miso just sold out their first run of the latest Flippy Fry Station – their new commercial kitchen robot – in only 7 days.

Why did this AI robot get snatched up so quickly? Simple – the $1T fast food industry’s feeling the heat from its 150% turnover rate. In fact, despite minimum wages climbing as high as $20/hour in places like California, the industry will need ~1M new workers each year through 2033.

Enter Flippy Fry Station. Building off of its 150,000+ hours of experience in real-world kitchens for brands like Jack in the Box, this new robot is smaller, faster, smarter, and ready-made for today’s fast food landscape. This sellout is just the start. White Castle announced interest in rolling out Flippy to 100 locations.

With 170+ US fast food brands in need of automation, there’s a $4B annual revenue opportunity for the taking. Hurry – invest in Miso before their opportunity ends October 18.

➤ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing TikTok for allegedly failing to provide tools to protect minors on the platform and safeguarding their personal information. (See Details)

➤ Fort Worth: The pilot of a single-engine plane is dead after crashing into Eagle Mountain Lake on Monday. Investigators are looking into the cause of the crash. (More)

➤ Caldwell: Multiple fire departments across Burleson and Brazos counties responded to a 64-acre grass fire on Monday, using planes and drones to extinguish the blaze. (Watch Video)

➤ Houston: A couple got out of their car during rush hour last Friday on U.S. 59 to do a photoshoot, stopping traffic and angering drivers. Reddit users described the stunt as “main character syndrome” and “pure narcissism.” (More)

➤ Falfurrias: A contractor for Immigration and Customs Enforcement was arrested while trying to transport 39 illegal immigrants past a checkpoint in a charter bus. (See Details)

➤ San Antonio: A woman died after colliding with an 18-wheeler on I-35 Monday night, causing her truck to burst into flames. The highway was shut down for five hours. (Watch Video)

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➤ Houston Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins is nursing a hamstring injury that is considered “week-to-week.” (More)

➤ The Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs all lost their first preseason game on Monday. (More)

➤ IndyCar is partnering with the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers for the 2026 IndyCar Arlington Grand Prix. The circuit will be 2.73 miles long and will feature the Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium and the Rangers’ Globe Life Field. (More)

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➤ El Paso’s ReadyOne Industries won two federal contracts totaling over $286 million to produce military apparel. One contract is for combat pants, and the other is for chemical-protective clothing. (More)

➤ The first stand-alone Ritz-Carlton residential project in Texas has begun construction near Lake Woodlands. The condo tower will stand 15 stories tall with 111 luxury units. (More)

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One Giant Leap for AI

The move from prototype to commercial product is critical for any startup. It’s a sign that they’ve proven their tech, their customers want it, and they can now start making money. That’s exactly what’s happening with Miso. And unlike most successful startups making this transition, you can invest in Miso at this pivotal moment.

Miso’s honed Flippy, their AI-powered kitchen robot, for 150,000+ hours at fry stations for top brands like White Castle and Jack in the Box. Now, Miso just launched the newest commercial-ready Flippy Fry Station. In a smaller, faster, and smarter package than its predecessor, its first units just sold out in only seven days.

Now Miso’s ready to begin selling to 170+ brands and 100,000+ fast food locations in desperate need of automation. That’s a $4B recurring revenue opportunity for Miso. Hurry — the opportunity to become a Miso shareholder ends October 18, 2024.

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➤ Kerrville-based James Avery Jewelry is selling a sterling silver Whataburger charm as part of its 70th anniversary Christmas collection. (See Photo)

➤ The driver of a pickup truck reportedly landed in jail after doing donuts on Bolivar Beach and getting his vehicle stuck in the water. (Watch Video—language warning!)

➤ Panhandle residents were treated to a display of vibrant red and pink auroras Monday night after a powerful solar burst this past weekend. (See Photos)

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