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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1924, the Anton Townsite Company sponsored a "Grand Opening Jubilee" for the town in preparation for a new railroad. Despite a bad sandstorm, over 200 town lots were sold on the first day.

Yesterday's edition contained an error in the poll results reported from the previous edition. Sixty-two percent of readers correctly predicted that UT would beat Texas A&M in Saturday's contest, while 38% thought the Aggies would pull off the upset.

In today's edition, we ask readers if they did any Christmas shopping over the weekend. Let us know, and then look out for a message from our partner World Concern later today. Learn how your generosity can help provide emergency nutrition to children in Somalia this Giving Tuesday.

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Dengue Virus Acquired in Texas

Cameron County reported the first locally acquired case of dengue last week amid a global outbreak of the mosquito-borne viral disease, which has infected 12 million people worldwide. Texas has recorded 106 travel-related dengue cases this year, the highest count since 2002.

Dengue causes nausea, pain around the eyes, vomiting, and rashes. About 25% of those infected develop symptoms within 3 to 14 days, and about 5% of cases become severe.

Preventative measures include wearing pants and long sleeves while outside, using mosquito repellant, and eliminating sources of standing water. A vaccine is available, but only for children ages 9-16 in areas where the virus is common.

Texas Primed To Become 'Green Hydrogen' Leader

Researchers believe Texas could become a leading producer of "green hydrogen," according to a study published yesterday by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Green hydrogen is produced by using renewable energy sources, like wind and solar power, to divide water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen through a process called electrolysis.

Scientists suggest that the state's existing renewable energy infrastructure—Texas is the nation's leading producer of wind power and accounts for 26% of the national output—makes it a prime candidate for investments in green hydrogen.

Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded $1.2 billion to HyVelocity—a collaborative of six major energy corporations, including Chevron and ExxonMobil—to build hydrogen production facilities in Corpus Christi, Houston, and other locations along the Texas Gulf Coast.

Nurse Gets Job At Hospital That Removed Her Tumor

Erica Cash, a 42-year-old from Rockwall, learned she had a brain tumor the size of a tennis ball after collapsing at home earlier this year. Doctors removed the tumor during an eight-hour surgery, and biopsy results confirmed it was noncancerous.

The life-threatening ordeal didn't deter Cash from enrolling in nursing school three months later. Now a licensed vocational nurse, she works at Texas Health Rockwall, the same hospital where she was treated.

"I'm just blessed to be able to know how my patients feel," she said. "I take that in with me every time I go in with a patient."

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➤ Tyler: All city buses kept a seat open on Monday in honor of civil rights activist Rosa Parks. (See Details)

➤ San Antonio: The Texas Education Agency is weighing whether to appoint a board of managers to govern the district. Its conservator alleged that elected trustees have failed to meet their goals. (More)

➤ Lubbock: Justice of the Peace Jim Hansen, elected to the bench in 1990, has died following a battle with cancer. Prior to his election, Hansen was an award-winning local TV journalist. (More)

➤ Austin: Police arrested a 37-year-old man accused of trying to rob five gas stations in less than 24 hours. Alexander Sanabria led authorities on a high-speed chase before he was apprehended. (See Details)

➤ Anderson County: Senior District Judge Deborah Oakes Evans, who has presided over death row inmate Robert Roberson's case since 2016, has recused herself from future proceedings. (More)

➤ San Antonio: Former mayor Howard W. Peak died on Saturday at the age of 75. During his tenure as mayor from 1997 to 2001, Peak helped develop the city's extensive greenway trail system, which was later named in his honor. (More)

➤ Temple: Nearly 1,000 bikers participated in the 32nd annual Tri-County Toy Run of Central Texas, raising money to provide toys for kids from low-income families. (Watch Video)

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➤ Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair posted a public apology on social media after being ejected from the Texans game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday for a late hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Al-Shaair is expected to be suspended for the incident. (More)

➤ Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 127-125 comeback win over the Sacramento Kings, scoring 34 points with 14 rebounds and a career-high 11 assists. (Watch Highlights)

➤ K.C. Keeler announced that he would step down from Sam Houston's football head coaching job to become the new head coach of Temple. (More)

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

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➤ The former corporate headquarters for JCPenney in Plano is being transformed into a high-density mixed-use development with office and retail space, pickleball courts, golf simulators, and 750 upscale apartment units. (More)

➤ San Antonio International Airport will break ground on a new terminal next Tuesday, increasing the number of gates from 27 to 40. The $1.68 billion project is expected to be completed in 2028. (More)

➤ Dallas-based financial services firm First Foundation named Thomas Shafer as its next CEO following the retirement of chief executive Scott Kavanaugh. Shafer has held leading roles with several banks that were acquired during his tenure. (More)

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➤ The San Antonio Zoo welcomed a female giraffe named Waffles to its herd on Friday. She was born in March 2023 at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose. (See Photos)

➤ Adrian Fernandez, a 24-year-old from Laredo, hiked the entire Appalachian Trail over four months after graduating from college earlier this year. (Watch Video)

➤ Friends of Dr. Rohn Hendricks, a 70-year-old equine veterinarian in Ellis County, helped him get his Aggie ring. He decided against paying for one when he graduated from Texas A&M in 1976. (Watch Video)

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