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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1926, actor Tommy Bond was born in Dallas. He is remembered for roles in the Our Gang (Little Rascals) TV comedy series and for portraying DC Comics character Jimmy Olsen in two Superman films.

It’s easy to lose track of time, but for Jerry Vaughan, the surprise came when she discovered she’s a year older than she thought. Read our story below on how one Texarkana family found out they had been celebrating the wrong birthday for nearly a century.

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Texas Tops AP Poll, Unseats Georgia at No. 1

The University of Texas claimed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 college football poll for the first time in 16 years, dethroning Georgia.

The move comes after Longhorns backup QB Arch Manning replaced Quinn Ewers in Saturday’s game against UTSA, throwing for four touchdowns and running for another—a 67-yard scramble, the longest by a Texas quarterback since Vince Young in 2005.

Meanwhile, Georgia eked out a 13-12 win against the unranked Kentucky Wildcats.

The Longhorns received 35 first-place votes and 1,540 points, while Georgia fell to No. 2 with 23 first-place votes and 1,518 points.

High-Speed Rail Authority Proposed

North Texas officials are proposing the creation of a statewide high-speed rail authority with the power of eminent domain to facilitate the acquisition of land needed for a planned bullet train route between Houston and Dallas.

Although the Texas Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that the private company behind the project has eminent domain authority, proponents of the new high-speed rail authority say it's needed to speed up securing property along the 240-mile route.

Central Texas Railway currently owns about 30% of the land needed for the project, but it was recently sued for delinquent property taxes in ten counties.

The high-speed rail project, developed in partnership with Amtrak, received a $63.9 million federal funding boost earlier this month. Its total anticipated cost has meanwhile increased from $10 billion to $33.4 billion.

American Airlines Flight Attendants Get New Contract

American Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new five-year contract that includes wage increases of up to 20.5% and compensation for boarding and long waiting periods between flights.

With 95% of eligible flight attendants voting, 87% supported the deal, ending negotiations that began in January 2020, paused during the pandemic, and resumed in June 2021.

The Fort Worth-based carrier’s 28,000 flight attendants had threatened to strike earlier this year before the National Mediation Board brokered the just-approved contract.

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Tingling Hands? What Your Nerves Are Trying To Tell You

Do you ever suffer from occasional tingling, numbness, or pins and needles…

Particularly in your legs, hands, and feet?

You might think it’s simply a sign to get up and move around…

But the truth is, it could be a sign of a bigger problem that is three times more common in men and women over 60 but often swept under the rug.

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➤ Nonprofit organization Learning Undefeated received a $2.9 million state grant to operate its mobile STEM lab. The funding will enable the organization to visit about 300 schools a year, up from the 30 it currently serves. (More)

➤ Georgetown: A rally was held Saturday to remove a monument erected in 1916 to honor those who fought for the Confederacy from the grounds of the Williamson County Courthouse. (More)

➤ Caldwell: Abound 15,000 people attended the 39th annual Kolache Festival on Saturday. A celebration of Czech heritage, the festival featured a kolache eating contest, polka dancing, a classic car show, and a 5K run. (More)

➤ San Patricio County: An 800-home development is on hold because the local water supplier lacks the infrastructure to deliver water to more than the 1,600 customers it has right now. (See Details)

➤ Dallas: The city council approved an $11 billion, 30-year plan to shore up the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, which faces a $4 billion shortfall. The Texas Pension Review Board will decide whether to adopt the city's plan or the one backed by the pension fund. (See Details)

➤ South Padre Island: The city council approved two measures advancing the expansion of the convention center, despite concerns from residents that the project would encroach on wetlands used by migratory birds. (More)

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➤ The Houston Texans beat the Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday Night Football with quarterback C.J. Stroud throwing for 260 yards. In the 3rd quarter, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair punched a Bears player in a sideline scuffle but escaped any penalty. (See Video)

➤ The Dallas Cowboys lost 44-19 to the New Orleans Saints in their first home game of the season. Saints running back Alvin Kamara scored 4 TDs, while Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was sacked three times and threw two interceptions. (More)

➤ Jacob deGrom looked like his usual dominant self in his 2024 debut on Saturday. DeGrom was removed from the game in the fourth inning but flashed a triple-digit fastball and only allowed one run. (More)

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➤ Robotaxi company Waymo is coming to Austin next year. Customers will be able to book rides on the company's autonomous vehicles through Uber. (More)

➤ Dallas-based DataBank is building a 480MW data center on 292 acres in Red Oak. (See Details)

➤ Two of the world’s most competitive job markets are in Texas, according to the career help website Resume.io. Dallas ranks No. 4 with an average of 82.81 applicants per job, while Houston is No. 9 with 62.49 applicants per job. (See Details)

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Hate Swallowing Pills? Finally A No-Pill Solution

Do you hate swallowing large horse pills to get the nutrients you need to feel your best…

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➤ Jerry Vaughan, known as Maw Maw to her family in Texarkana, discovered she was turning 101, not 100, after her birth certificate was found. (More)

➤ Lone Star Santas in Bryan are preparing to celebrate their first-ever Lone Star Santa Day on Monday. The non-profit delivers toys year-round to children affected by disasters. (See Photo)

➤ A new baby giraffe boy was born at the Dallas Zoo on August 22, weighing 123 pounds and standing nearly 6 feet tall. His mother is Chrystal. (Watch Video)

➤ If one cute baby giraffe wasn't enough, Fort Worth Zoo welcomed Finnigan, born August 18, standing 5'9" and weighing 158 pounds. His mother is Kala. (See Photos)

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