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Friday, October 25, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1886, a farm in north Dallas hosted the first Texas State Fair. The following day, a competing event, the Dallas State Fair and Exposition, opened its doors just north of town. The two groups merged in 1887 to form what eventually became the State Fair of Texas.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are both visiting Texas today. Read all about it in today's edition!

Be sure to check out your final day to invest in your "infinite" energy source backed by the US Navy and NASA with today's sponsor Infinity Fuel.

Trump, Harris Visiting Texas Today

Former President Donald Trump is coming to Austin to record an episode for Joe Rogan's podcast, while Vice President Kamala Harris will attend a rally in Houston with Willie Nelson and pop star Beyonce.

The two events highlight a pronounced gender gap between the candidates. Polls consistently show Trump with a double-digit lead among men, while Harris holds a similar lead among women.

Rogan's podcast has a large following among men. He previously supported independent candidate Robert Kennedy Jr., who dropped out and endorsed Trump in August.

Meanwhile, Harris will appear with Beyonce at a rally in Houston. Her campaign has featured Beyonce's 2016 song "Freedom" as her walk-out music during campaign stops.

Execution Stalled While Debate Rages

Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticized legislative actions that blocked last Thursday's scheduled execution of Robert Roberson, the East Texas man convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter in 2002.

In a Monday filing with the Texas Supreme Court, Abbott asserted that the state legislature usurped his authority in issuing a subpoena for Roberson to testify, delaying the execution.

Paxton also issued a public statement Wednesday, arguing that Roberson's daughter died from repeated physical abuse and not "shaken baby syndrome," which Roberson's supporters claim he is falsely accused of.

Yesterday, Roberson's legal team released a 27-page rebuttal to Paxton's statement, highlighting what they claim are twelve misrepresentations from the Attorney General. While the debate continues, Roberson's fate remains in limbo.

Dead Candidate Runs Unopposed

Only one candidate is on the ballot for Kleberg County's Constable Precinct 1 race, but he won't be taking office. He died almost two months ago.

Bill Hack, the Republican incumbent who ran unopposed, died from a stroke on August 26, after the deadline for ballot changes. After the election, the County Commissioners Court will appoint Hack's successor.

On the same ballot, the candidates for the Riviera ISD school board were left off when the district missed the deadline to submit the names of those running. Voters can still write in their choices.

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➤ Odessa: The city council approved an ordinance barring the use of restrooms on city property that aren't designated for the sex listed on one's birth certificate. (More)

➤ Austin: Police are looking for a woman they say ran down four pedestrians and hit a food truck Tuesday, causing it to catch fire. The woman was apparently targeting someone she believed stole her cellphone. (Watch Video)

➤ Santa Fe ISD is asking the Department of Justice to review the district's safety procedures six years after a shooting at Santa Fe High School killed eight students and two educators. (More)

➤ Houston: A 41-year-old woman posing as a dentist was arrested after an unsuccessful root canal left a patient in severe pain and out $1,100. (More)

➤ Dallas: Authorities arrested Adiah Roberson, 17, for the murder of a Sonic manager in July. Roberson is accused of shooting the man after he confronted her for trying to pay with counterfeit money. (More)

➤ Waco: A jury awarded the estate of deceased country music star Billy Joe Shaver to Willie Nelson's nephew, Fred Fletcher, superseding a claim made by Shaver's own nephew. (See Details)

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➤ No. 5 Texas and No. 14 Texas A&M will both face ranked SEC opponents on Saturday, with the Longhorns going on the road against No. 25 Vanderbilt and the Aggies hosting No. 8 LSU. Meanwhile, No. 22 SMU will be tasked with facing 6-1 Duke on the road. (More)

➤ Jalen Green led the Houston Rockets with 28 points in the team's season-opener loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Green's most impressive bucket came on a layup with a defender in his face. (Watch video)

➤ Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has missed practice since Wednesday due to being selected for jury duty. He is still expected to be able to play on Sunday. (More)

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➤ Southwest Airlines avoided a proxy fight with activist investor Elliott Investment Management by agreeing to replace six board members and to force board chairman Gary Kelly to retire early. Bob Jordan will remain the company's CEO. (More)

➤ The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Moment Energy $20.3 million to open an electric vehicle battery repurposing plant in Taylor, the first of its kind in the country. (More)

➤ Frisco-based Keurig Dr Pepper is buying a 60% stake in energy drink maker Ghost for $990 million, with a plan to purchase the rest of the company in 2028. (See Details)

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➤ After suffering serious injuries in a race, a young Central Texas man with a passion for motocross has been awarded the opportunity to ride on the track of racer James Stewart as a recognition for his grit and determination. (Watch Video)

➤ The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens is accepting entries for its annual Fish Art Contest for K-12 students. The competition awards prizes and scholarships. (More)

➤ The new Peppa Pig theme park in North Richland Hills, based on the popular animated series for kids, will open March 1, 2025. Tickets go on sale next month. (See Details)

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