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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1942, Del Valle Army Air Base was activated. It was renamed Bergstrom Field the following year for the first Austinite killed in World War II, and in 1999, it became Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

A Houston TV station obtained video footage showing the moment a massive pipeline fire was ignited on Monday. Check it out here!

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Abilene University To Get Nuclear Reactor

Abilene Christian University has received federal approval to build a small nuclear research reactor, the first of its kind approved in over 40 years.

The reactor, developed in partnership with Abilene-based Natura Resources, will test molten-salt cooling technology for use in larger-scale reactors.

The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University also have on-campus nuclear reactors.

Last year, Gov. Greg Abbott established a task force within the Public Utility Commission to examine the feasibility of nuclear power to supply the state’s growing energy needs.

Travis County Sues Paxton

Travis County sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Secretary of State Jane Nelson, accusing them of violating the National Voter Registration Act by trying to prevent the county from mailing unsolicited voter registration applications to unregistered voters.

Paxton claimed the program could cause ineligible voters to be added to the state rolls, while county officials say they're obligated to encourage voter participation under federal and state laws.

Earlier this month, Paxton sued to block taxpayer-funded initiatives to register voters in Travis and Bexar counties.

On Monday, a judge denied Paxton’s request for a restraining order against Bexar County because the voter registration applications had already been mailed.

Study: Texans' Car-Cleaning Habits

Over 15% of Texas car owners—around 3.2 million people—rarely deep clean their cars, according to a study by Panda Hub, a website that lets users schedule car wash and detailing services.

The study claims that car seats can carry high levels of bacteria and are a prime vector in spreading sickness.

The survey of 400 Texas car owners also found that 46% of drivers regularly eat or drink in their car, and over 55% have performed a sexual act in a car at some point.

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➤ Killeen: City council member Michael Boyd has refused to resign after a petition for his removal garnered 341 signatures, triggering a recall election currently scheduled for May 3. (See Details)

➤ Denton: The city commissioned an independent review of its animal services department after a family’s missing dog was euthanized while they were still looking for him. (More)

➤ The University of Texas at Austin has created a new office dedicated to protecting students’ free speech rights in the wake of mass arrests during pro-Palestinian protests this spring. (See Details)

➤ Waco: A used car dealer has been charged with stealing three horses worth more than $120,000 from a former business associate who allegedly owed her money. (More)

➤ Travis County: Commissioners approved contracts worth nearly $28 million to build over 200 housing units for the homeless. The funding comes from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. (More)

➤ Lubbock: Twelve butchers competed in the first round of a national meat-cutting competition hosted by Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday. Contestants were given 30 to 40 pounds of beef and judged on speed, quality, and yield. (Watch Video)

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➤ José Altuve was ejected from the Houston Astros' Tuesday game against the San Diego Padres after removing his shoe and sock to show the umpire where a foul ball hit him. (Watch Video)

➤ UT quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning are among the highest-paid college athletes in the country, but Manning is estimated to earn $1.4 million more in sponsorship deals per year despite being the backup to Ewers. (See Details)

➤ SMU's volleyball team is ranked No. 22 in the country, marking the first time in its 19-year history that the program has earned a top 25 ranking. (More)

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➤ Rex Hospitality, owned by Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., is partnering with a local restaurant operator to open a Houston bar and grill featuring four pickleball courts. (See Details)

➤ The Frisco City Council unanimously approved a $182 million renovation project at FC Dallas’ Toyota Stadium, adding 3,400 seats, upgraded luxury suites, new LED lighting, and a fabric canopy across most of the field. (Watch Video)

➤ BP plans to sell its U.S. onshore wind energy division, which it operates from a Houston-based control center. Its ownership interest in ten wind farms across seven states is valued at approximately $2 billion. (See Details)

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➤ Mattress Mack isn’t the only attraction at Houston’s Gallery Furniture. It’s also home to a massive 30,000-gallon aquarium stocked with five bamboo sharks, two broad-banded cat sharks, and 50 other fish species. (See Photos)

➤ Condé Nast Traveler named San Antonio’s Emily Morgan and The Driskill in Austin to its list of the top 55 haunted hotels in the world. (See Details)

➤ A massive pirate-themed playground named Mitchell’s Landing is set to open in San Antonio in November. It was donated by the parents of Mitchell Chang, a 3-year-old who died while learning to swim in 2018. (See Photos)

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