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Saturday, November 30, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1835, David N. Burke arrived in Texas with a company of about thirty volunteers from Mobile, Alabama, under his command. Most of the Mobile Grays would be killed during the Goliad Massacre in March of the following year.

We're highlighting the renewal of the longtime rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies today. Check out our coverage in The Roundup!

Today's edition is slightly shorter than usual as we continue to spend time with our families over Thanksgiving. We'll be back to our standard format on Monday.

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Court Sides With Texas Over Razor Wire Fencing

A federal appeals court blocked the Biden administration from removing razor wire fencing installed by Texas National Guard troops along the US-Mexico border, marking the latest development in a back-and-forth legal battle that started when the state sued the federal government last October.

In a 2-1 ruling Wednesday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stated Texas is likely to succeed in its lawsuit against the federal government, which argued that the fencing interferes with Border Patrol duties and that enforcement of federal immigration laws is solely its responsibility.

Texas, on the other hand, maintained that the fencing is intended to prevent trespassing, an argument the court agreed with.

Gov. Greg Abbott praised the decision and promised to continue installing razor wire to deny illegal entry into Texas. Earlier this year, Abbott reported that the state had installed over 100 miles of fencing along the border.

Landowners Fight Highway Plan

A landowner in eastern Williamson County has mobilized her neighbors against a proposed thoroughfare, highlighting the challenges of property owners facing potential eminent domain claims.

This past spring, Angela Wetuski was informed about plans to build a highway through 3.5 acres of her parents' property, prompting her to rally over 150 people to attend a town hall meeting on the project earlier this year.

A state law that went into effect in 2022 governs how a property can be condemned through eminent domain. In fast-growing areas like Williamson County, residents whose property the government wants for public use are increasingly confronted with a difficult dilemma.

"At some point, eminent domain comes into play. You either have to sell or you get pushed out," said Wetuski.

Longhorns And Aggies Renew Rivalry

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns and No. 20 Texas A&M Aggies face off today for the first time in 13 years at Kyle Field in College Station. The longtime rivals haven't played each other since Texas A&M joined the SEC in 2012. Texas joined the conference this year.

The matchup carries significant College Football Playoff implications for both teams. The Aggies, sitting at 8-3 after a tough loss to Auburn, must win for a shot to play in the SEC Championship game next weekend, while the 10-1 Longhorns aim to dispel any doubt about whether they belong in the postseason.

Longhorns starting quarterback Quinn Ewers is nursing an ankle injury but is likely to play, while the Aggies' stout pass rush will look to cause him trouble early. Aggies sophomore running back Rueben Owens, who suffered a knee injury during training camp, is listed as questionable and could make his season debut in today's contest.

Analytical models favor Texas by 5.5 points, with a projected total of 48.5 points scored. Since the teams first met in 1894, the Longhorns lead the series 76-37-5.

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➤ Houston: Tens of thousands of people lined the streets along more than 20 city blocks to watch the 75th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade. Nine-time Olympic gold medalist and University of Houston head track and field coach Carl Lewis was this year's grand marshal. (See Photos)

➤ Angelina County: The FBI is requesting the public's help in identifying potential victims of a Lufkin man accused of operating a series of fraudulent investment schemes, including a fake sports management company, a fake sports memorabilia store, and selling fake stock in cannabis dispensaries. (More)

➤ Plano: The nonprofit North Texas Wildlife Center, operating out of a 1,044-square-foot house with a small backyard, cares for 2,500 animals a year, including ducks, owls, lizards, opossums, skunks, and over 140 other species. (See Photos)

➤ Burnet: Police are using an array of high-tech devices to fight crime, including drones, computer-programmed range targets, and a laser that can detect the presence of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other illicit drugs within a substance. (More)

➤ Dallas: Police officer Ryan Mabry pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from his use of force against several demonstrators during a May 2020 protest sparked by the death of George Floyd. As part of the plea deal, Mabry agreed to surrender his peace officer's license. (See Details)

➤ Tatum: Hundreds of first responders from several East Texas counties helped extinguish an electrical fire at the Martin Lake Power Plant. The coal-fired plant supplies power to over a million homes in the region. (More)

➤ Houston: A car crashed into a Hilton Garden pool on Wednesday afternoon. The occupants exited the vehicle without injuries. (See Photo)

➤ Waco: Roger and Lana Schmidt, whose Christmas lights display has delighted neighbors for the past 22 years and been featured on ABC's "The Great Light Fight," said this would be the last year they put up lights for the holidays, citing Roger's ongoing treatment for cancer. (Watch Video)

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