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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1915, 22 music clubs from across the state met in Brownwood to form the Texas Federation of Music Clubs. The organization still promotes music education and appreciation through community programs, performances, and competitions.

The holidays are approaching, and a North Texas mall is once again putting up the nation's tallest indoor Christmas tree. Check out the story in the Roundup!

Today's sponsor is the Health Back Institute, with health advice to help you live pain-free.

Migrant Caravan Dwindles After Trump Win

A migrant caravan traveling from southern Mexico to the United States has shrunk to about half its original size following Donald Trump's victory last week.

Many of the initial 3,000 or so migrants confessed they had hoped Vice President Kamala Harris would win and expressed doubt about being allowed to stay in the U.S. if they were granted asylum before Trump takes office.

Some even criticized Latinos who voted for the former president. "They forgot about when they were on the other side," said Mahily Paz, a Venezuelan migrant.

Trump has promised to finish the border wall begun in his first administration, reinstitute the "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers, and initiate mass deportations.

High Lead Levels In Houston Neighborhood

A new study by Texas A&M researchers indicates that the soil of Houston's Greater Fifth Ward contains high levels of toxic heavy metals, particularly lead, which exceed U.S. EPA safety benchmarks in an area designated as a "cancer cluster" by state officials.

Soil samples collected from residential and recreational areas contain lead concentrations up to four times that found in Texas overall, prompting researchers to speculate that the contaminant could contribute to higher-than-normal cancer rates among the socioeconomically disadvantaged community.

The Fifth Ward is also home to a facility that pioneered the use of creosote on railroad ties. Union Pacific, which owns the former Houston Wood Preserving Works site, is also testing soil and coordinating with the EPA on health risk assessments.

Galleria Dallas Christmas Tree Goes Up

Crews at Galleria Dallas began assembling the country's tallest indoor Christmas tree on Monday. The process involves around 50 workers and will be completed this Thursday.

The 95-foot tree installed in the center of the upscale mall's ice skating rink consists of a five-ton steel frame, 700 branches, more than 200,000 lights, and thousands of ornaments, including a 100-pound, 10-foot star topper.

The tree will be on display for visitors through January 6.

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Did your mom ever tell you fruit is healthy? Mine too.

But I guarantee if your mother knew the damage a popular fruit does to your body, joints, and heart… she'd tell you NEVER eat this fruit again. You see, even though this fruit is marketed as being "healthy"… it actually contains a toxic nutrient your body sees as an "enemy."

So, every time you bite into this fruit…

Your immune system flags this "invader"… and unleashes its army of toxin killers. And since this nutrient enters your bloodstream once it's digested…

Your immune system starts attacking even HEALTHY tissue and organs… causing burning in your joints, muscles, and even your heart.

And even if you HATE fruit and veggies… I can 99.9% guarantee you've eaten this fruit in the past week — probably without even knowing it.

Luckily, Dr. Brian Paris recorded a video revealing the deadly truth about this fruit (and four other common foods).

➤ Austin: Flights arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport were delayed an average of 36 minutes Sunday evening due to air traffic controller staffing shortages. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) urged the FAA to address the situation. (More)

➤ Granbury: Firefighters rescued a two-year-old boy from an apartment fire Sunday morning. His mother had escaped with her four-year-old son, but she was unable to reenter the apartment when it became engulfed in smoke. (See Photo)

➤ San Antonio: Voters approved six amendments to the city's charter last week, including pay raises for the mayor and council members, longer terms, and removing pay and tenure caps on the city manager position. (See Details)

➤ Georgetown: San Gabriel Park was adorned with 2,000 U.S. flags on Sunday to honor past and present service members and first responders. A banner was affixed to the flags of those who died fighting in the War on Terror. (Watch Video)

➤ Bexar County Democratic Party chairwoman Monica Ramirez Alcántara announced she is stepping down from her post, saying she wants to "serve the voters of Bexar County in a different manner." Alcántara has led the local party since 2018. (More)

➤ South Padre Island: Officials will spread 78,500 cubic yards of sand from a local dredging project at Andy Bowie Park to mitigate the effects of coastal erosion. (See Photo)

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➤ Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons questioned head coach Mike McCarthy's preparation and drive to win in a postgame interview following the Cowboys' fourth home loss in a row on Sunday. (Watch Video)

➤ Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green added to his season highlight reel with this monster dunk over a defender. (Watch Video)

➤ Texas moved up two spots in the AP Top 25 to No. 3, while Texas A&M remained at No. 15 and SMU dropped one spot to No. 14. (See Poll)

➤ Yesterday's Results: NFL | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ A federal appeals court upheld an earlier ruling that blocks a revenue-sharing agreement between Fort Worth-based American Airlines and JetBlue Airways. The Biden administration sued to dismantle the alliance, which had been approved in the final days of the Trump administration. (More)

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➤ Billy Klapper, a legendary spur and bit maker from Pampa, appeared as himself in an episode of Yellowstone that aired Sunday night, just two months after he passed away on September 10. (More)

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➤ The Broken Spoke dance hall in Austin is celebrating its 60th birthday this week, offering live music and two-step lessons. Celebrities who have visited the iconic honky tonk include George Strait, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Clint Eastwood. (Watch Video)

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