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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1845, the Republic of Texas concluded its final Indian treaty near present-day Waco, agreeing to peace with most of the Native American tribes in the area. (More)

From a confiscated spider monkey to the most hyped boxing match in years—today's edition has it all!

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Roberson Execution to Proceed

The Texas Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the state could proceed with the execution of Robert Roberson.

Originally scheduled for October 17, the state’s highest court stayed Roberson’s execution hours before it was to be carried out, prompted by the Texas House of Representatives issuing a subpoena for Roberson to testify before them.

Friday’s ruling said that Roberson could still testify before the Texas House, as Roberson’s legal team continues to buy time for his sentence to be overturned.

With his execution yet to be scheduled, Roberson would be the first person to undergo capital punishment for a shaken baby syndrome murder, a conviction that has come under scrutiny based on new scientific research.

Two Corrections in Texas Michelin Guide

Michelin has now removed two restaurants from its inaugural Texas Guide.

The first removal was due to the Guide confusing The Charles, its original listing, with Mister Charles, as both restaurants are in the Dallas area and owned by the same parent company.

Kâu Ba, a Viet-Cajun restaurant in Houston, was also removed, having permanently closed before the Guide was released.

Meanwhile, Texas restaurants still on the list are making way for an uptick in patrons garnered from the publicity, one of which is Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez, which was opened as a food truck in 2020 by a former roofer who had been laid off.

Paul Defeats Tyson in AT&T Stadium

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul squared off over eight rounds last night in AT&T Stadium, with Paul winning by unanimous decision over the boxing legend 31 years his senior.

The highly-anticipated event was shown on Netflix, and the streaming entertainment company's foray into live sports didn't exactly go well; problems with the feed created a stir on social media.

The weigh-in Thursday night lived up to media hype when Tyson slapped Paul during the final stare-down. You can watch the moment here.

Celebrities in attendance at the fight included boxing greats Evander Holyfield, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Lennox Lewis.

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➤ Austin: Texas Attorney Gen. Ken Paxton has secured an $83 million settlement with Kroger for its alleged role in the opioid epidemic, the latest in a series of settlements negotiated by Paxton's office now totaling over $3 billion. (See Statement)

➤ San Antonio: Actress Chanel Banks posted videos of herself on social media to prove her identity, as her family in Los Angeles, who had reported her missing, suspected Banks was being impersonated when San Antonio police found her this week. (See Details)

➤ Boca Chica: SpaceX backed out of a land swap deal for 43 acres of Boca Chica State Park that they proposed to use for a rocket hub. (More)

➤ A judge has recommended that Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio's death sentence be overturned, deeming her "actually innocent." (See Details)

➤ Atascosa County: A 3.7-magnitude earthquake was reported near Pleasanton on Thursday, the latest in a growing number of quakes in South Texas over the last year. (More)

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➤ Here are today's college football matchups. (Full Scoreboard)

No. 3 Texas at Arkansas (11:00 CT, ABC)
No. 14 SMU vs Boston College (2:30 CT, ESPN)
No. 15 A&M vs New Mexico State (6:45 CT, SECN)
Baylor at West Virginia (3:00 CT, ESPN2)
Sam Houston State at Kennesaw State (2:00 CT, ESPN+)

➤ Texans receiver Nico Collins says he's planning to return to action versus the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. He's missed the last five games. (More)

➤ The Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs have all released city edition jerseys for the 2024-2025 NBA season. (More)

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➤ Dallas influencer Brandi Botello is pleading to regain her confiscated spider monkey, Jorgie Boy, as the sanctuary currently holding him is reporting that he is severely malnourished and will not be returned to its former owner. (See Details)

➤ Rideshare startup BlackWolf, which offers rides from armed drivers with law enforcement or military experience, has announced it will debut service in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. (More)

➤ The Country Music Association (CMA) has named Texan George Strait as the 2024 recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. (See Details)

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