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Today marks 24 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU provides a solemn look back at that horrific day.
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Abbott Bans THC Sales for Minors
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order yesterday to ban the sale of THC products to minors and require retailers to check buyers’ IDs. The move comes after Abbott vetoed an outright ban on the products and the legislature failed to pass a bill that would further regulate them.
The order directs the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Alcoholic Beverage Commission to create rules to implement the restriction and review testing and labeling requirements. Abbott didn’t specify a minimum age for purchase.
“Texas will not wait when it comes to protecting children and families,” said Abbott, claiming his order ensures “Safety for kids, freedom for adults.”
Industry representatives for the more than 8,000 consumable hemp retailers welcomed the development, saying tighter regulations would force bad actors out of business. State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock), the author of legislation to ban THC products, insisted the “debate isn’t over.”
Houston Imam Threatens Muslim Store Owners
A Houston imam is warning Muslim-owned businesses to stop selling “haraam”—items like alcohol, pork, and lottery tickets that are forbidden by Islam—or face protests.
In a viral video, Imam F. Qasim ibn Ali Khan is seen entering a convenience store and confronting the clerk. “You know as a merchant you have every legal right to sell whatever you want, but as Muslim I have the responsibility to educate people,” he said.
In response, Gov. Greg Abbott said he “signed laws that BAN Sharia Law and Sharia Compounds in Texas,” adding that “No business & no individual should fear fools like this.” Likewise, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said, “Sharia law has no force in America. This religious harassment is outrageous.”
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) accused the governor of “fearmongering about Islam,” urging him to visit a mosque.
43 Texans Among 400 Wealthiest Americans
According to Forbes, more than three dozen Texans are among the 400 wealthiest Americans, who are together worth a record combined $6.6 trillion.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk leads the pack, with a net worth of $428 billion—a 75% increase over last year’s $244 billion. Dell Technologies founder and CEO Michael Dell is No. 10, with $129 billion in assets. Walmart heiress Alice Walton is No. 15, with $106 billion.
Other notable Texans include real estate magnate and sports team owner Stanley Kroenke (No. 47, $21.3B), Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (No. 50, $19.6B), investment manager Ken Fisher (No. 86, $13.2B), Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta (No. 109, $11B), H-E-B chairman Charles Butt (No. 120, $10.3B), and former Houston Texans owner Janice McNair (No. 201, $7.3B).
Energy tycoons Richard Kinder (No. 108, $11.1B) and Kelcy Warren (No. 192, $7.5B) also made the list, as did real estate titans Ray Lee Hunt (No. 224, $6.5B) and H. Ross Perot Jr. (No. 224, $6.5B). Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is No. 246, with a net worth of $6 billion.
➤ Several Texas politicians expressed dismay over yesterday’s assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, urging people to pray for his young family. (More)
➤ Coryell County: Commissioners cut multiple budget items on the spot during a heated Tuesday meeting that included consideration of a proposed property tax rate increase of 21%. “You better knock it down,” said one of the 150 residents who attended the meeting. (Watch Video)
➤ Meanwhile, Bexar County commissioners unanimously approved a $2.8 billion budget that holds the property tax rate steady and includes $21 million for a new text-based flood warning system. Fifteen people died during flash floods on June 12 and during Labor Day Weekend. (More)
➤ Austin: A male suspect is in custody after he allegedly shot a woman and a police officer early yesterday morning in Zilker Park. The woman is in critical condition, while the officer is stable after undergoing emergency surgery. (See Details)
➤ The Woodlands: A nurse at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is suing the hospital’s former patient care director for $1 million after he was arrested on suspicion of hiding cameras in hospital bathrooms. (More)
➤ Mesquite: A father was shot in the shoulder as he tried to intervene in an argument between his son and two other juveniles, one of whom had a gun. “I got a bullet in me, it’s going to stay there, but I’m here,” said Tyrone Jackson. (See Details)
➤ College Station: The Texas A&M professor who was recorded defending her teaching on gender identity when challenged by a student has been fired. State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) shared another recording of the student’s conversation with President Mark Welsh yesterday. (More)
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➤ No. 10 SMU volleyball beat No. 8 Texas A&M in straight sets Tuesday night, dealing the Aggies their first loss of the season. SMU remains undefeated. (More)
➤ Texas Tech cornerback Amier Boyd was arrested this weekend on reckless driving charges after doing donuts in an intersection. Coach Joey McGuire said the matter will be handled internally. (More)
➤ The San Antonio Spurs are hosting fan tryouts for a high-energy, European-style “supporter’s section” that will hype up the home crowd during games. The group’s creation was a suggestion of French superstar Victor Wembanyama. (More)
➤ The Dallas Cowboys met with former Houston Texans edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney yesterday to discuss a potential contract. (More)
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➤ Truck and bus manufacturer International Motors has partnered with California’s PlusAI to test driverless semis on I-35 between Laredo and Dallas. (More)
➤ FunPlex, an iconic indoor theme park in Houston, is selling off its assets—including go-karts, a bowling alley, and a Ferris wheel—after it closed last month. The new owners hope to turn the 200,000-square-foot space into a data center. (More)
➤ Blue Bell Ice Cream is Texans’ favorite home-grown brand, according to a MarketBeat.com survey. Buc-ee’s, Dr Pepper, Whataburger, and Shiner rounded out the top five. (More)
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➤ The Bureau du Champagne USA, a champagne trade association, has named two Texas bars to its list of the 10 best spots to enjoy the sparkling wine: Coupes in Highland Park and 13 Celsius in Houston. (More)
➤ The Fort Worth Zoo announced the birth of two lion cubs earlier this summer—a female named Imara and a male named Tamu. (See Photos)
➤ Courtney Brown, an associate professor at Southern Methodist University, builds musical instruments modeled after the skull of the duck-billed hadrosaur, which is thought to have produced deep, booming calls. She used CT scans and a 3D printer to replicate the dinosaur’s head crest and airways. (More)
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Abbott Bans THC Sales for Minors
