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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1965, Sam Rayburn Reservoir began filling up as water was impounded by a dam on the Angelina River. Named after the longtime speaker of the U.S. House, the massive reservoir spans nearly 4,000,000 acre-feet and powers two hydroelectric generators.

A couple's trip to see river otters at Brazos River turned into an unexpected encounter with a 7-foot alligator. See photos of this surprising meeting and the story below.

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Texas Health CEO Fired Over Spying

Superior HealthPlan CEO Mark Sanders was fired Friday after state investigators accused the company of using taxpayer funds to hire private investigators to gather personal data on patients and lawmakers.

During a House committee hearing on Wednesday, Sanders claimed the company relied only on public records, but emails showed the company had hired private investigators to dig into patients' backgrounds.

Centene Corporation, the parent company of Superior HealthPlan, expressed its disapproval of the actions taken by Sanders when they announced his dismissal.

Lawmakers called the tactics a betrayal of trust during the hearing. Here's a video from the session.

Parole Denied for Selena's Killer

Yolanda Saldívar, convicted of murdering Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995, was denied parole Thursday, just days before the 30th anniversary of Selena's death.

Saldívar was removed as president of Selena's fan club and manager of Selena Etc. boutiques over embezzlement allegations before she shot and killed the singer-songwriter.

The parole board, citing the brutality of Saldívar's crimes and her "conscious disregard" for others, denied her release; her next review is scheduled for March 2030.

Selena's family expressed gratitude for the board's decision, posting on social media, "While nothing can bring Selena back, this decision reaffirms that justice continues to stand."

Woman Goes into Labor at Walmart

A Texas woman, on her way to the beach with her husband and three children, unexpectedly went into early labor while making a stop at a local Walmart.

Serena Mancera was in the restroom and her husband was paying at the register when she began shouting for help.

A Walmart customer and employee helped take care of the couple's three kids as an ambulance rushed them to a Galveston hospital, where Serena gave birth to Juan Daniel Mancera Jr.

Serena expressed her gratitude on social media, posting, "Thank you, Walmart, for experiencing this with me. I could not have done this alone!"

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➤ Wichita Falls: Sheppard Air Force Base was briefly locked down Friday after an active shooter report, but authorities found no evidence of a shooter or gunfire before issuing the all-clear. (More)

➤ Texarkana: A Texas man identified on security footage ramming Tesla vehicles with a mini four-wheeler earlier this week has been arrested and charged with felony criminal mischief. (See Video)

➤ Alamo: South Texas authorities conducted over 100 water rescues on Thursday after severe storms flooded streets, killing at least four people and dumping more than a foot of rain in some areas. (More)

➤ El Paso: Border Patrol and fire crews rescued an unidentified person from a canal near the border wall late Thursday, transporting them to a hospital with minor injuries. (More)

➤ Lubbock: Federal authorities have charged 23 people in connection to a 2023 drug trafficking probe that led to the seizure of meth, fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, and six firearms. (More)

➤ Dallas: A study has ranked Dallas as the No. 10 city in the U.S. for free art, surpassing Boston and San Francisco, due to its 130 murals and 10 free art museums. (More)

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➤ The Houston Cougars advanced to the Elite Eight on Friday, defeating the Purdue Boilermakers with a game-winning layup with 0.9 seconds left. Houston will next face Florida on Sunday. (See Game Winner)

➤ No. 3 Texas Tech meets No. 1 Florida tonight in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Tournament after beating Arkansas 85–83 in a Sweet 16 overtime thriller earlier this week. (More)

➤ Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts says that the team has engaged in discussions with the city of Dallas to build a new stadium by the 2031-2032 season. (More)

➤ Houston Astros closer Josh Hader struck out New York Mets star Juan Soto to record his 200th career save and seal a 3-1 opening day victory for the Astros. (Watch Video)

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➤ Texas health officials reported 73 new measles cases this week, bringing the total to 400 across 17 counties—mostly in West Texas—with 41 hospitalizations since the outbreak began. (More)

➤ A couple searching for otters spotted a 7-foot alligator along the Brazos River in Waco, near an area where officials say six juvenile alligators are known to live. (See Alligator)

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