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Friday, January 17, 2025

Good morning! On this date in 1821, the government of New Spain granted Moses Austin a permit to settle 300 families in Texas, initiating the process of Anglo-American colonization in the future state. When Austin died, his son Stephen became the leader of the effort.

SpaceX launched its seventh Starship test flight yesterday, and while it didn't go as planned, it was quite a show!

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Cross-border Tunnel Discovered in El Paso

Last week, agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the U.S. Border Patrol uncovered a "sophisticated cross-border tunnel" connecting El Paso and Ciudad Juarez.

The tunnel is approximately 4 feet wide and 6 feet tall, reinforced with wood beams, and equipped with electricity and ventilation. HSI said it appears to have been built in the past year.

Authorities on both sides of the border have secured the tunnel and are working on identifying those responsible for building it. Yesterday, crews on the El Paso side were seen filling the tunnel with cement.

"Transnational criminal organizations mistakenly think they can avoid detection by moving people and contraband underground. This recent discovery is a significant blow to their operations," said HSI Special Agent in Charge Jason T. Stevens.

Poll Reveals Texans' Top Issues

A recent poll conducted by the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas reveals what Texans want legislators to focus on during the current session. The poll surveyed 1,200 registered voters between December 9-17.

The top issue among respondents was immigration and border security (22%), followed by the economy and high prices (16%) and public education (8%). Crime, property taxes, and health care were each the top priority for 4% of respondents.

The poll found that 47% of respondents think Texas is headed in the right direction, while 38% say the state is on the wrong track. Comparatively, 31% of respondents said the U.S. is headed in the right direction, while 56% say the nation is on the wrong track, both slight improvements from October.

The survey asked respondents about their opinions regarding several political leaders and celebrities, including Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Tesla owner Elon Musk, podcaster Joe Rogan, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

Starship Rocket Explodes

SpaceX conducted the seventh test flight of its Starship megarocket yesterday afternoon, but it exploded over the Atlantic Ocean about eight minutes after launching from Boca Chica. The mission was the first with a payload, 10 replica Starlink satellites that the company intended to put in orbit.

While the Super Heavy booster was successfully caught by the "chopsticks" arms on the launch tower for the second time ever, the rocket itself "experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent burn," according to the company.

Videos on social media appeared to show pieces of the rocket burning up as they entered Earth's atmosphere over Turks and Caicos. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shared one such video, commenting, "Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!"

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➤ The Texas Sunset Advisory Committee, a legislative oversight board tasked with periodically reviewing state agencies, has recommended the closure of understaffed jails and prisons. (See Details)

➤ Navasota: Sergeant Mark Butler was killed by a wrong-way driver who was fleeing authorities after allegedly trying to cash a fake check. Witnesses say Butler intentionally drove his cruiser into the suspect's vehicle to protect other motorists. (See Photo)

➤ Denton County: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development sued the Providence Village Homeowners Association for allegedly discriminating against black residents by trying to ban those who receive government assistance for paying rent. (More)

➤ Austin: Firefighters rescued nine puppies from a house fire early yesterday morning, and paramedics provided specially fitted oxygen masks to help them recover. No one was injured in the fire, which was caused by space heaters that were "too close to combustibles." (See Photos)

➤ Houston: Mayor John Whitmire ordered the city's remote and hybrid workers to return to their assigned offices full-time beginning Feb. 1. The new policy affects about 1,600 of the city's 22,000 employees. (More)

➤ The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday to determine if Southern Methodist University's board of trustees erred in 2019 by disavowing affiliation with the United Methodist Church without the church's approval. (See Details)

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➤ Austin FC has agreed to trade its all-time leading scorer, 28-year-old Sebastian Driussi, to an Argentinian soccer club for $10 million. Driussi joined the team in 2021 and tallied 45 goals in 106 games. (More)

➤ Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell underwent the first of several scheduled surgeries to repair extensive damage to his left knee suffered during the team's Dec. 21 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. (More)

➤ Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd blamed the team's 119-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday on a missed goaltending call with 1.5 seconds left in the game. "The referees have a tough job. They clearly did not get that right, and it cost us maybe the game," Kidd said in post-game remarks. (Watch Video)

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➤ San Antonio-based H-E-B announced plans to open its first store in Dallas, continuing its effort to expand its presence in North Texas. (More)

➤ Chip manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to invest $163 million on a 73,000-square-foot expansion of its offices in Austin. Construction is scheduled to start in March and wrap up next year. (More)

➤ Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse is reportedly laying off 25% of its hourly staff and 15 corporate employees following a post-holiday decline in sales. The layoffs are the first since Sony acquired the dinner theatre chain in June. (More)

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➤ Tickets are on sale for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, scheduled for March 4-23. Entertainers performing at this year's show include Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Journey, and Grupo Frontera. (More)

➤ Video of an Oncor lineman checking power lines in Waco while suspended from a helicopter has gone viral. Industry experts say the procedure saves time and money when assessing hard-to-reach infrastructure, and it's actually safer than using trucks. (See Video)

➤ Galveston welcomed the arrival of the XT-10000 salvage ship last week. Resembling an alien spacecraft, the catamaran utility vessel can lift up to 10,000 tons and is the largest ship of its kind in the world. (See Photo)

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