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Frio River Flooding Isolates Concan
Gov. Greg Abbott is requesting the addition of Williamson, Coke, and Concho counties to FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which would qualify those areas for federal funding to repair infrastructure damaged by recent flooding.
People stranded in Concan by flooding on the Frio River received food and supplies by helicopter Tuesday night, and Marble Falls issued a boil water notice in response to potential contamination of its water supply.
Meanwhile, forecasters are tracking a disturbance in the Gulf that could bring heavy rainfall to Houston and Southeast Texas this weekend. CenterPoint Energy said it expects any impact on its service operations to be minimal.
A review of FEMA data shows that while the National Weather Service provided flash flood alerts on July 4 to Kerr County residents who had opted in to receive them, local officials did not activate an emergency alert system that would have notified everyone with a mobile device of the impending danger.
Roberson Gets New Execution Date
A new execution date of Oct. 16 was set for death row inmate Robert Roberson, 58, during a court hearing in Anderson County on Wednesday.
Roberson, convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter Nikki in 2002, was scheduled to die last October, but state lawmakers delayed the execution by issuing a subpoena for his testimony at a committee hearing.
Roberson’s attorneys asked the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in February for a new trial, claiming new evidence casts doubt on the controversial “shaken baby syndrome” diagnosis that led to his conviction. State District Judge Austin Reeve Jackson said the court’s inaction obligated him to schedule a new execution date.
The Anderson County District Attorney’s Office has agreed to transfer prosecution of the case to Attorney General Ken Paxton, who blocked Roberson from appearing before lawmakers last fall.
McKinney Is No. 1 City for Renters
McKinney is the nation’s best city for renters, according to a new ranking of 150 U.S. cities by apartment listing website RentCafe. The report analyzed 20 key metrics, such as apartment quality, economic strength, traffic, air quality, and access to natural amenities.
McKinney was ranked No. 4 on affordability and No. 9 on quality of life. Its average apartment size of 948 square feet is the second-highest on the list. The report also praised McKinney for its consistent job growth, numerous parks, and excellent schools.
According to the report, the city is “an ideal choice for renters seeking a small-town atmosphere without sacrificing the perks of a larger urban center,” providing “the perfect balance between affordability and suburban comfort.”
Other highly ranked cities in the state include Austin (No. 4), Round Rock (No. 8), Plano (No. 11), Conroe (No. 24), San Marcos (No. 27), Denton (No. 33), Fort Worth (No. 38), and San Antonio (No. 44). See the full list here.
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➤ Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into allegations that more than 100 illegal immigrants voted in the 2020 and 2022 election cycles. (More)
➤ San Antonio ISD: The school board unanimously approved the sale of a property where a $160 million minor league ballpark is expected to be built. (See Details)
➤ Austin: City Manager T.C. Broadnax presented a $6.3 billion proposed budget to the city council on Tuesday. “By focusing on people, places, and partnerships, we can ensure that our budget reflects the needs and aspirations of Austinites,” he said. (More)
➤ Brownsville: The port’s ship channel was reopened Tuesday after a shrimp boat capsized over the weekend. One of the fishermen aboard the boat is still missing. (More)
➤ Spring: The FBI arrested Andrew David Sikes, 71, for allegedly threatening to kill U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a voicemail he left at Cornyn’s office. According to charging documents, Sikes “just got worked up” and didn’t intend to carry out his threats. (More)
➤ Kyle: City Hall was evacuated Tuesday while police responded to a “credible enough” bomb threat that is still being investigated. A city council meeting was rescheduled for last night. (More)
➤ Angleton: A 76-foot-tall statue of Stephen F. Austin, which was damaged by Hurricane Beryl last year, will likely cost more than the $750,000 allocated by the state to repair, according to Brazoria County Parks Director Bryan Frazier. (See Photos)
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➤ The Dallas Mavericks have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for Lakers superstar LeBron James, but the team is reportedly reluctant to gut its current roster to match his $52.6 million salary. (More)
➤ The Texas Longhorns beat out the Georgia Bulldogs to secure a commitment from linebacker Tyler Atkinson, the No. 1 recruit in the state of Georgia. (More)
➤ Austin FC announced the addition of five members to the club’s ownership group, each of whom purchased a minority stake. Majority owner Anthony Precourt still retains primary control of the club. (More)
➤ Twelve high school football teams from the Panhandle made Dave Campbell’s preseason Top 25 list, with Amarillo High ranking as the top Class 5A Division I school in the region. (More)
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➤ James Avery, a family-owned jewelry company based in Kerrville, sold out of its ‘Deep in the Heart of Texas’ charm within hours of announcing 100% of the proceeds from sales would benefit those affected by the July 4 flash floods. (More)
➤ Years of drought have thinned the state’s cattle numbers, leading to record-high beef prices for ranchers. “We’ve got to have more numbers,” said Colt Adams, co-owner of the El Campo Livestock Exchange. (More)
➤ Tesla has expanded the service area of its Robotaxi pilot program in Austin and plans to introduce the service in California “in a month or so,” according to a statement from Tesla CEO Elon Musk. (More)
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➤ Jack Stradinger, 27, ran 100 miles in less than 24 hours along the Katy Trail in Dallas earlier this week to raise money for those affected by the July 4 flash floods in Kerr County, where his grandfather lives. (See Photos)
➤ Chip and Joanna Gaines, the stars of HGTV’s discontinued Fixer Upper reality show based in Waco, are facing backlash from conservative fans for featuring a same-sex couple in a reality show on their new Magnolia Network. (More)
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Frio River Flooding Isolates Concan
