THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1957, two-time Kentucky Derby winner and Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey was born in Dallas.

Have you ever tried to get Coke from a soda fountain, but it turned out to be Diet Coke? Some West Texans had a similar experience, but it was a much bigger (and more expensive) shock. Check out the story below!

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Report: Texas Faces Major Home Shortage

Texas needs to build 306,000 homes to meet growing demand and reduce high housing costs, according to a report from the Texas Comptroller's office.

Despite leading the nation in building permits since 2008, construction hasn't kept up with population growth, especially in urban areas.

Between 2020 and 2023, Dallas-Fort Worth led all U.S. metros in population growth, fueling an affordability crisis as median home prices surged 50%.

The report highlights zoning, land-use regulations, and institutional investor ownership as barriers to affordability, urging lawmakers to address these issues in the 2025 legislative session.

Assistant Principal Blinded by Student Attack

Candra Rogers, the assistant principal at Collins Intermediate School in Corsicana, was left blind in one eye after a middle schooler threw a clothes hanger at her face during a classroom altercation earlier this month.

The injury was severe enough that paramedics decided she needed to be airlifted to a hospital, and it may result in the permanent loss of her eye.

The student responsible was taken into police custody, and the case has been referred to the Navarro County District Attorney’s Office.

During a Tuesday press conference at the school—her first remarks since the attack—Rogers expressed concern about the safety of educators, criticizing Gov. Greg Abbott and the state legislature for not increasing public school funding for managing challenging students.

Diesel Mix-up at Midland Gas Station Strands Drivers

A Murphy USA gas station in Midland accidentally loaded diesel fuel into regular gasoline pumps last week, causing extensive mechanical issues for unsuspecting drivers.

The mix-up left many vehicles stranded and prompted a flood of repair requests at local auto shops.

Mechanics report having to drain fuel tanks, replace fuel lines, and in some cases, change entire engines due to the severity of the damage.

Murphy's has indicated willingness to cover repair costs, with affected car owners advised to request full service report forms for reimbursement.

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➤ Plano: The city council approved a $15 million incentive for the initial phase of a 91-acre, $4 billion life sciences complex being developed by Dallas-based NexPoint at the site of the former Electronic Data Systems campus. (More)

➤ Sanford: An invasive South American fish with “human teeth” was caught at Lake Meredith on Sunday. Despite being related to the piranha, the pacu actually feeds on nuts and berries. (See Photos)

➤ Kilgore: The city council voted Tuesday to join the National Purple Heart City Organization, which aims to honor service members throughout the country who were wounded in combat. (More)

➤ Allen: Police raided nine vape shops accused of selling products with THC levels between 7% and 78%, well above the legal limit of 0.3%. The operation resulted in five arrests. (More)

➤ Kempner: State Reps. Brad Buckley (R-Killeen) and David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) attended a packed city council meeting Tuesday, where residents expressed frustration about ongoing water quality issues. (See Details)

➤ Tarrant County: Some AT&T customers have experienced recent service disruptions due to copper wire theft. (More)

➤ Austin: CapMetro, the city’s public transit authority, got its first police officers this week. The CapMetro board authorized the creation of the Transit Police Department in August 2021. (See Details)

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➤ The Dallas Cowboys have signed four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook. Cook will reportedly start the season on Dallas’ practice squad before joining the team’s running back committee. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones insisted that "there's nobody that could . . . be a GM any better than I can" despite the team's failure to reach an NFC Championship in 28 years. (More)

➤ The Texas Rangers' game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday set an MLB record as the shortest game to be suspended in history, lasting only four pitches. (More)

➤ Jacob deGrom delivered a perfect outing Tuesday in his second rehab start after Tommy John surgery, striking out two hitters over two innings for the Texas Rangers' Triple-A minor league affiliate. (More)

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➤ An assessment by the Federal Railway Administration found that while executives for Fort Worth-based BNSF have emphasized prioritizing safety, front-line workers are often hesitant to report concerns due to fear of being disciplined. (More)

➤ The University of Texas at San Antonio is offering a new degree in digital media influencing for aspiring content creators, becoming one of the only schools in the country to do so. (More)

➤ Speaking of influencers, Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS clothing brand has opened its first retail location in Texas at the Domain Northside outdoor shopping complex in Austin. (More)

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➤ A Texas teen's dress made from playing cards was disqualified from a State Fair art contest for being too big. Despite this, the gown garnered widespread attention and may still appear at the fair. (See Dress)

➤ Texas officials urged residents to kill spotted lanternflies, an invasive insect threatening trees and crops in several Southeast Texas counties. The bugs are identifiable by spotted wings and red-black coloring. (See Insect)

➤ The Houston Zoo opens its new "Birds of the World" exhibit Friday, featuring immersive habitats and over 100 bird species to enhance conservation education efforts. (See Photos)

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