Good Morning! On this day in 1903, “The Eyes of Texas” was first performed at a minstrel show benefiting the University of Texas track team at the Hancock Opera House in Austin. It soon became the university’s official song.
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The Hosston and Travis Peak formations contain an additional 28 million barrels of oil and nearly 36 trillion cubic feet of natural gas compared to previous estimates—enough to fuel the nation’s current rate of consumption for 14 months.
To date, the formations have produced 126 million barrels of oil and 8 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. The natural gas deposits, classified as “tight gas” trapped in dense rock at depths up to 10,000 feet, are accessible due to extraction techniques refined over the last few decades.
“The shift to horizontal drilling with fracking has revolutionized oil production, and we’ve changed with it,” said USGS geologist Christopher Schenk. The USGS began looking for previously untapped resources 50 years ago during the Arab oil embargo.
New UT Civics School Receives $100 Million
The University of Texas at Austin has announced a $100 million investment to renovate a laboratory building to accommodate its new School of Civic Leadership, established in 2023.
The school can trace its origins to the Liberty Institute, created four years ago by conservative donors and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to combat the perceived influence of critical race theory in higher education.
“We need to get back on the pathway of ensuring that we are educating our students with the leading concepts that have led to the great country we are,” said Gov. Greg Abbott during a Thursday ceremony to announce the development.
The college enrolled its first students last fall. In a few months, 100 freshmen majoring in civics honors will join the program. The renovation is scheduled to be completed in 2028.
Texas High School Legends Honored in Waco
Nine former Texas high school football players and coaches were inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in Waco on Saturday. Among the honorees were Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, and UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor.
Mahomes, 29, started two seasons at Whitehouse High School. As a senior, he threw for 4,619 yards and 50 touchdowns while rushing for 948 yards and 15 touchdowns. He went on to play for Texas Tech, leading the country in passing yards and total touchdowns.
Griffin, 35, played for Copperas Cove High School. During his two seasons as the starting quarterback, he led the Bulldawgs to consecutive state championship games, throwing for 3,357 yards and 41 touchdowns while rushing for 2,161 yards and 32 touchdowns. He then played four seasons for Baylor.
“When I go around the league, all I brag about is Texas high school football. They don’t know how much it means,” said Mahomes.
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➤ Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD: Francisco Borrego, 48, a decorated technical education teacher at the district’s early college high school, is accused of stealing nearly $323,000 worth of copper wiring. He allegedly gave students participation grades to strip the wiring before he sold it. (More)
➤ Lubbock: Community members commemorated the 50th anniversary of a deadly tornado that killed 26 people yesterday. Historical markers were dedicated to honor those who died, and Dr. Tetsuya Theodore Fujita, who developed the Fujita Scale to rate the intensity of tornadoes. (See Photos)
➤ Corpus Christi: Country singer Johnny Rodriguez passed away Friday at the age of 73. Born in Sabinal, Rodriguez was known for his 1970s hits “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind,” “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” and “That’s the Way Love Goes.” (More)
➤ Houston ISD: More than 400 uncertified teachers were informed their contracts would not be renewed for next year because they did not complete their certification within two years of being hired. (More)
➤ President Trump’s approval rating is 47% among Texas voters, while 46% disapprove, according to a new University of Texas poll. In February, 52% of Texas voters approved of the president’s performance, compared to 38% who disapproved. (More)
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➤ The Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 yesterday afternoon, taking a 2-1 series lead in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Alexander Petrovic’s game-winning goal to start the third period was confirmed after a 7-minute review. (More)
➤ Texas A&M was named the co-champion of the SEC softball tournament after Saturday’s championship game against Oklahoma was rained out. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, Texas Tech won the Big 12 softball tournament with a 4-0 win over Arizona on Saturday. (More)
➤ Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom tied the legendary Nolan Ryan with the second-most starts in MLB history with double-digit strikeouts through four innings after a dominant performance on Saturday, leading to a 10-3 Rangers win. (More)
➤ Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. says he received death threats after his disastrous start in the team’s 13-9 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. (More)
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➤ Somnigroup International, a holding company created following Tempur Sealy International’s recent acquisition of Houston-based Mattress Firm, will establish a corporate headquarters in Dallas. The publicly traded company has a market value of $13 billion. (More)
➤ A vacant Sears store at Deerbrook Mall in Humble is being converted into a nearly 150,000-square-foot entertainment complex. Score Entertainment will feature activities like go-karting, laser tag, bowling, virtual reality, and axe throwing. (More)
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➤ Robinson police officer William Hughes has returned to duty a year after he sustained multiple injuries when his cruiser plunged into a sinkhole. Doctors initially told the 23-year veteran he would never work as a cop again. (See Details)
➤ San Antonio’s Hotel Emma has been named one of TripAdvisor’s best hotels in the country for a ninth year in a row. With a “unique blend of history and luxury,” the boutique hotel was ranked the seventh-best in the U.S. (More)
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Texas Oil Reserves Estimate Increased
