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Public funding for a new San Antonio Spurs arena will go up for a vote this November. See the story in today’s Roundup, and let us know what you think about tax dollars for sports venues in our Poll.
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Abbott Seeks Removal of Democratic Chair
Gov. Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit with the Texas Supreme Court seeking the removal of State Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) from office, accusing the Texas House Democratic Caucus chair of being the “ringleader of the derelict Democrats.”
Attorney General Ken Paxton said he will seek a court order to vacate the seats of absent members who don’t return to work by Friday. President Donald Trump said the FBI “may have to” get involved. “You can’t just sit it out, you have to go back,” he said.
Yesterday morning, House Democrats in Chicago held a press conference with Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin and members of the Texas Democratic congressional delegation. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas derided Republicans as “weak,” saying, “we about to beat you down.”
State Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford) filed the Senate’s redistricting plan on Monday, using the same maps as the House plan. It’s scheduled for hearings today, tomorrow, and Friday.
Spurs Arena Funding Goes to Ballot
Bexar County voters will get to weigh in on public funding for a new Spurs arena this November. Yesterday, commissioners voted 4-1 to call an election to raise the hotel tax from 1.75% to 2%, which would generate up to $311 million for the proposed arena.
The new arena, which could cost up to $1.5 billion, is the centerpiece of a proposed sports and entertainment district dubbed Project Marvel. The Spurs have pledged $500 million for the arena, and the city of San Antonio is exploring options to provide another $500 million.
Last week, a consulting firm hired by the city predicted the development could produce an economic impact of $18.7 billion over the next 30 years, including $351 million in taxes. Critics have dismissed the report as a marketing ploy.
On Monday, a coalition of organizations opposed to the project held a press conference at the Alamodome, calling on elected officials to “invest in community needs before a new stadium is built.” The city is expected to discuss the firm’s report during a meeting today.
High School Football Gets Wearable Tech
When Texas high school football kicks off in a few weeks, many teams will be using wearable technology that enables coaches to relay calls to players on the field.
The University Interscholastic League (UIL), which regulates athletics competition among Texas public schools, approved a rule allowing the technology earlier this year.
Coaches in the press box will be able to communicate with any player wearing a watch, wristband, belt, or other device capable of receiving the one-way messages. Coaches on the sidelines can’t relay calls, and voice transmission is not allowed.
The move aims to streamline play-calling and reduce sign-stealing. It illustrates the growing trend of incorporating technology at every level of competition. Last season, the UIL allowed the use of video review and data analysis tools during games.
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➤ A federal appeals court upheld a 2021 state law that requires voters to include an identification number when submitting mail-in ballots, overturning a lower court ruling that found the law violated the 1964 Civil Rights Act. “Mail-in ballots are not secure,” wrote Judge James Ho. (More)
➤ Houston: A wrong-way driver caused a multi-vehicle crash early yesterday morning on I-45 north of downtown. No one was seriously injured, and the incident was captured by dashcam video. (See Video)
➤ Fort Worth ISD: The district has extended the upcoming school year to June 30 for 15 underperforming elementary and middle school campuses. (More)
➤ Starr County: The federal government has initiated dozens of eminent domain lawsuits to secure land for constructing a border wall. (See Details)
➤ Arlington: The city is receiving $16 million in federal funding to pay for security at major events like next year’s World Cup matches. The grant is the largest in the state after Houston, receiving $26 million. (More)
➤ Martindale: The Texas Historical Commission has halted a $6.7 million road construction project over concerns about its impact on a slave cemetery with dozens of unmarked graves. (See Details)
➤ San Antonio: Britney Taryn, the mother whose 6-year-old son was squeezed by a giant Pacific octopus at the San Antonio Aquarium last month, is disputing the business’s account of the incident. “It’s definitely very scary, and they did nothing,” she insisted. (More)
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➤ Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes is foregoing season-ending hamstring surgery, opting to rehab the injury in hopes of returning for the playoffs. (More)
➤ The San Antonio Spurs signed point guard De’Aaron Fox to a four-year, $229 million max extension on Monday. (More)
➤ Joc Pederson delivered a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of the Texas Rangers’ Monday night game against the New York Yankees. An inning later, infielder Josh Jung hit a walk-off home run to secure the 8-5 win. (See Highlights)
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➤ Bryan Daniel, the chair of the Texas Workforce Commission and a former advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott, has been named the first president of NYSE Texas. (More)
➤ The future of Exxon Mobil’s proposed hydrogen production plant in Baytown is uncertain after recently passed federal legislation stipulated that such projects must be started by 2028 to receive tax credits. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, a $1.2 billion molecular recycling plant being developed by Eastman Chemical Co. near Longview has been delayed by two years after the cancellation of a $375 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. (See Details)
➤ The state-run Texas Energy Fund approved a $216 million loan for Houston-based NRG Energy for a natural-gas power plant under development in northwest Houston. The loan is the largest the fund has awarded since it was established in 2023. (More)
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➤ Fisherman Joe Gonzales caught a hammerhead shark over 14 feet long on Friday. It’s the second-longest ever caught in Texas. “I wasn’t expecting to catch a shark that big,” he said. (See Photos)
➤ A photo album belonging to a homeowner in Hunt was returned when her friend saw it featured on national TV following last month’s devastating flash floods. The album was found about two miles from the property. (Watch Video)
➤ Researchers from UT Austin and the Texas A&M Forest Service are semifinalists in an international competition to detect and extinguish wildfires before they get out of control. The FLARE-X team developed two fixed-wing drones for the four-year contest. (Watch Video)
➤ Meanwhile, a UT Austin professor has published research showing that urgent warning systems in vehicles correlate to higher rates of speeding and hard braking. (More)
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Abbott Seeks Removal of Democratic Chair
