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Friday, October 11, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1915, the Texas Woman’s Fair debuted in Houston, featuring demonstrations and exhibits on housekeeping and childcare.

If you've ever gotten in trouble for something that wasn't your fault, this North Texas man who was cited for missing a license plate while taking a test drive would like to swap stories with you!

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Over Half of Texas Counties Under Burn Ban

Over half of the state’s 254 counties are under a burn ban, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Central Texas hasn’t seen any measurable rain since early September, and every county between San Antonio and Waco has issued burn bans within the past three months.

Drought conditions in much of Southeast Texas worsened in the past week, prompting several counties to join the list of those with burn bans.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a drought is affecting nearly 83% of Texas, up from 45% in July.

School District Cracks Down on Unpaid Lunch Debt

Keller ISD is implementing a new policy of providing "alternative school meals" to students whose lunch account balance exceeds $25 after racking up $66,000 in debt on unpaid lunches last year.

The alternative meals include a SunButter and jelly sandwich for breakfast and a turkey and cheese sandwich for lunch. Students are also given fresh fruit and either white or chocolate milk. SunButter is a sunflower seed-based substitute for peanut butter.

While some community members believe the policy could stigmatize students with limited resources, the district is encouraging families who are struggling financially to apply for free or reduced lunches.

The policy goes into effect Oct. 21.

Smashed Guitar Sold Again on eBay

A Taylor Swift guitar smashed with a hammer in a viral video sold on eBay this week for $6,550, over $2,500 more than it was purchased for during a charity auction in Waxahachie last month. It received 46 bids.

Gary Estes, 67, beat the guitar with a hammer immediately after buying it for $4,000 at the Sept. 28 Ellis County Wild Game Dinner, becoming an internet sensation when a video of the incident went viral.

A spokesperson for the organization said the stunt was intended to be a "lighthearted statement showing disapproval of people in the entertainment industry trying to influence politics.” Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris after her debate with former President Donald Trump last month.

All proceeds from the original sale and the eBay auction will go to Future Farmers of America.

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Final Week to Invest in Fast Food’s New MVP

From the glory days of Staubach to recent World Series winners, the state of Texas is all too familiar with champion pedigrees. Well, there’s now a new MVP frontrunner in the $1T fast food industry’s efforts to overcome 150% annual turnover rates and massive labor shortages. We’re talking, of course, about Miso – the world champion in fast food kitchen automation.

After logging 150k+ hours in real-world kitchens for brands Texans love like Jack in the Box, Miso just released the newest Flippy Fry Station, their smallest, fastest, smartest restaurant robot yet. And the first production run of this breakthrough tech sold out in just seven days. But this sellout is just the start. White Castle has already announced interest in rolling out Flippy to 100 locations.

It’s all proof that Miso’s ready to bring this All-Pro solution across the nation to 170+ fast food brands in dire need of its services.

Now, Miso’s turning their focus entirely towards growth. That means that their current investment opportunity ends next Friday, October 18, at midnight PST. Hurry and join the charge as an early Miso shareholder while you still can.

➤ Fort Worth: The world’s largest operating steam engine, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, will be displayed today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 1.2-million-pound locomotive is in the middle of its 10-state Heartland of America Tour. (See Photos)

➤ Galveston: The owners of a popular seafood restaurant are asking the public for help finding their missing pelican statue. “This bird has flown the coop, and we're all at sea without it!” the restaurant posted on Facebook. (See Photos)

➤ Dallas: The company hired to manage Fair Park spent $5.7 million designated for special projects on daily operations, according to an audit requested by the nonprofit that oversees the city-owned property. (See Details)

➤ Austin: The city is asking for public input on a plan to turn four blocks of Congress Avenue leading up to the State Capitol into a pedestrian-only plaza. (See Photos)

➤ Spring: Four school district employees are on leave after parents claimed their preschool-age children were given “sleepy stickers” containing melatonin. (More)

➤ Prosper: An auto dealership customer was cited for driving without a license plate while taking a vehicle for a test drive. (See Details)

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➤ Quinn Ewers will start at QB tomorrow for No. 1 Texas against No. 18 Oklahoma after missing two games. Ewers is 1-1 against Oklahoma in his career. (More)

➤ Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans described star running back Joe Mixon’s ankle injury as “week-to-week,” meaning he will likely be out for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. (More)

➤ Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul linked up for an alley-oop in the San Antonio Spurs' 107-97 preseason win over the Orlando Magic. (Watch Video)

➤ Yesterday's Results: MLB | NBA | NHL | NCAAF | WNBA | PGA | LPGA

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➤ Williamson County approved a 10-year package of incentives for Soulbrain, a South Korean semiconductor supplier. Soulbrain plans to build two factories on 85 acres purchased in a local industrial park. (More)

➤ The founders of coworking space Common Desk are planning to build a family-friendly country club in the Lake Highlands neighborhood north of Dallas. The complex will include a 6,000-square-foot pool and an 18,000-square-foot indoor play area for kids 13 and under. (More)

➤ Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport announced that its expansion of Terminal D will open on Oct. 22. The new 160,000-square-foot space will accommodate up to 10 aircraft and 16 new retail and dining options. (More)

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What Do Nvidia and Amazon Have in Common?

Well, other than being worth trillions… Both Nvidia and Amazon chose to collaborate with Miso.

Miso’s the leader in AI-powered kitchen robots, logging 150,000+ hours of experience in kitchens for brands like White Castle. That’s why Nvidia offered Miso its premier AI vision tech, and Amazon handpicked Miso to partner and use its RoboMaker simulation environment. These partnerships are coming at a key time for Miso (and their investors). Miso just launched their first commercial AI-powered robot, the next generation of Flippy Fry Station, which sold out in seven days.

Now Miso’s targeting 170 US fast food brands and 100,000+ locations in desperate need of automation. That’s a $4B recurring revenue opportunity.

Join Miso as a shareholder before next Friday’s deadline and tap into the restaurant automation revolution.

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➤ Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott tore down his home in Prosper this week to build a new one. Prescott became the highest-paid player in the NFL this season when he signed a four-year contract for $240 million. (More)

➤ Edinburg North High School mariachi band member Cat Luna taught Kelly Clarkson how to grito, or shout, during a recent episode of the pop star’s daytime TV show. (Watch Video)

➤ Rockwall mom Heather Torres has grown her side job providing seasonal pumpkin displays into a full-fledged business. Pumpkin Porch offers arrangements from $325 to $1,350 in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston. (See Photos)

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