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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1943, saxophonist Bobby Keys was born in Slaton. He performed with Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Lennon, Eric Clapton, and other prominent musicians, but he is best remembered for touring with the Rolling Stones for more than 45 years.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hasn't had the best year, and a Texas magazine is rubbing salt in the wound by naming him its "Bum Steer of the Year." Check out the story in The Roundup, and let us know what you think about the selection!

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Report: 2,870 Active Groundwater Contamination Sites

An annual report from the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee—composed of nine state agencies and an association of groundwater districts—reveals that 252 new cases of groundwater contamination were reported in 2023, bringing the total number of active cases in Texas to 2,870.

Groundwater provides over 55% of the state's water supply, with agriculture being the biggest consumer. Nearly every county in Texas is affected by groundwater contamination. The most common source is gas stations, which make up a third of all cases.

Contamination can persist for years or indefinitely. While some sites are remediated, groundwater use is restricted at others. Public water systems must test for contaminants regularly, but private water wells are exempt from those regulations.

State agencies notified 34 local authorities and 289 private well owners about potential contamination last year. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality provides a map of active contamination sites.

Pro Fisherman and YouTuber Arrested

Pro fisherman and YouTuber Ben Milliken surrendered to Nacogdoches County authorities last week after he was charged with fishing tournament fraud.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) officials determined Milliken did not have a valid fishing license when he caught a 13.15-pound bass from Lake Naconiche in February. Milliken reported the catch to the department's Toyota ShareLunker Program, which awards prizes up to $10,000 to anglers who catch 13-pound largemouth bass or larger between January 1 and March 31.

TPWD has accused Milliken of knowingly falsifying his entry form. He was disqualified from the program and cited for fishing without a license.

Milliken, who has over 570,000 YouTube subscribers, called the incident a "complete misunderstanding" and promised to address the allegations publicly at a later time.

Jerry Jones Receives Bum Steer Award

Texas Monthly has named Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones its Bum Steer of the Year, an award it has given since 1975 and describes as its "highest dishonor."

The magazine highlighted some of this year's most embarrassing moments for the 82-year-old owner and general manager, including the Cowboys' lopsided 48-32 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the playoffs in January, a spat with two local radio hosts in October following the Cowboys' blowout 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions at home, and Jones's comments dismissing criticism of sun glare at AT&T Stadium in November.

While politicians are usually the recipients of the ignominious award, Jones previously shared it with the Texas Longhorns in 2010, when he fired Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips in the middle of a 6-10 season.

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➤ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Character.AI and 14 other tech companies, including Reddit and Instagram, alleging they are using artificial intelligence in a manner that violates the state's online privacy and safety laws for children. (More)

➤ The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees voted to close three elementary schools next year due to declining enrollment. "We've lost 4,300 students in the last 10 years. We have to adjust," said board president Doyle Corder. (See Details)

➤ Houston: A 23-year-old mother and her four children were arrested and deported to Mexico last week when they arrived at a court hearing about their immigration case. The husband and father, a U.S. citizen, said they missed a hearing in October after the woman had an emergency cesarean section. (More)

➤ Corpus Christi: Officials announced additional water restrictions Monday morning after local reservoir levels dropped below 20%. Outdoor watering is not allowed, and residents are limited to watering their foundations every other week. (More)

➤ Dallas: A DPS trooper remains hospitalized with a serious head injury after being struck by a vehicle while responding to a wreck early Monday morning. The 20-year-old driver was treated for minor injuries before being arrested for possession of a controlled substance. (More)

➤ The San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees approved a tentative agreement to sell a 2.3-acre tract of land to a developer planning to build a new downtown minor league baseball stadium. In exchange, the developer has agreed to build 1,250 affordable housing units and make other concessions. (More)

➤ Navasota: An 18-wheeler hauling restaurant goods lost some of its load Monday afternoon, spilling fortune cookies, soy sauce, and napkins along Highway 6. (See Photo)

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➤ Dallas Cowboys stars KaVontae Turpin and Brandon Aubrey are in first place at their respective positions in Pro Bowl voting. (More)

➤ San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich announced his desire to return to the team in his first statement since suffering a stroke six weeks ago. (See Statement)

➤ The Dallas Stars put together a strong 3-1 win on Monday over one of the NHL's best teams, the Washington Capitals. (More)

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

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➤ Tesla opened its new 1,200-acre lithium refinery in Robstown last week, becoming the first major automaker in North America to refine its own lithium. (More)

➤ Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has proposed a change to the state tax code clarifying that taxes should be collected when an item is listed for sale on a platform like Amazon or eBay. Small business owners argue that they already pay taxes and fees on their products when products are purchased. (See Details)

➤ Texas added 2.4 gigawatts of solar power capacity during Q3. This year, 26% of the country's new capacity has come from Texas, which leads the nation in total solar power capacity. (More)

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➤ Ronnie Mathis, known to Corpus Christi locals as "Boot Man" for his penchant for riding his electric bike around town with big pointy boots, is the subject of a painting to be unveiled this week at the Art Museum of South Texas. (Watch Video)

➤ The annual "Gift of Christmas" production at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano features live camels and flying angels, with tickets priced between $16 and $70. The extravagant event has drawn both criticism and support from social media users. (See Photos)

➤ Ken Slama, a science teacher at Churchill High School in San Antonio, is filling in as a weekend meteorologist at a local TV station during the holidays. Before moving to San Antonio this past summer, Slama was the morning meteorologist at a TV station in Duluth, Minnesota. (More)

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