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Several Texans in public-facing positions are taking heat for inflammatory remarks made following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. At least one person has been fired.
Goose Creek ISD teacher Jennifer Courtemanche wrote on Facebook, “Could this have been the consequences of his actions catching up with him?” A Pasadena ISD employee also made “inappropriate and insensitive comments.” Both districts denounced the remarks and promised to review each employee’s conduct.
A Baylor University graduate student interning with Midway ISD was relieved of his position after saying Kirk’s assassination “makes me giggle.” Fort Worth City Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck shared and quickly deleted a post in which she derided the Turning Point USA founder’s defense of gun rights.
Meanwhile, a Texas State University professor was fired Wednesday for his remarks to the online Revolutionary Socialism Conference: “Without organization, how can anyone expect to overthrow the most bloodthirsty, profit-driven, mad organization in the history of the world—that of the United States?“
Illegal Immigrant Kills Motel Worker
Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a 37-year-old illegal immigrant from Cuba, has been charged with capital murder for allegedly beheading a motel manager in Dallas on Wednesday.
According to an affidavit, Cobos-Martinez and a coworker were cleaning rooms around 9:30 a.m. when the victim, 50-year-old Chandra Nagamallaiah, informed him that a washing machine was broken.
Nagamallaiah spoke to the witness to translate, which angered Cobos-Martinez, who stepped out of the room and returned moments later with a machete and killed him.
Cobos-Martinez was previously in federal custody but was released on Jan. 13 because there were “no removal flights to Cuba,” according to ICE.
Irving Hosts Red Bull Flugtag
More than 30,000 spectators are expected to visit Lake Carolyn in Irving’s Las Colinas district tomorrow for Red Bull Flugtag, an annual competition featuring homemade, human-powered flying machines. The Metroplex last hosted the event in 2013.
Participants in the event, whose name originated from the German term for “flight day,” will launch their aircraft from a 22-foot-high ramp. The winner will be determined by three criteria: flight distance, creativity, and showmanship.
More than 30 five-person teams are expected to compete in the event, including Barbie’s Revenge, 100 Men vs Gorilla, and TACO a.k.a. Texas Aeronautics & Crash Organization. Judges include pro volleyball player Madisen Skinner and local TikTok creator Romeo Centeno.
The free event will begin with a skydiving demonstration by the Red Bull Air Force. “It’s our opportunity to bring a smile to their face—or at least a laugh,” said David May of the Margarita Voladora team.
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➤ Amarillo: A 32-year-old man was taken into custody after trying to hijack a Greyhound bus on Wednesday night, causing it to crash. Witnesses said the man appeared to be under the influence of a narcotic. (More)
➤ Harris County: Judge Lina Hidalgo abruptly left a commissioners meeting on Tuesday to attend a concert after criticizing her colleagues for refusing to fund a study on early childhood education and a juvenile probation program. Commissioners approved several budget amendments after she left. (More)
➤ La Marque: The city council approved a plan to shore up the city’s finances after officials revealed they could run out of money within two weeks. The plan consists of raising property taxes, cutting non-essential spending, and securing emergency loans. (See Details)
➤ Flint: A statue of Jesus at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church was vandalized early Sunday morning. “Obviously, this individual is a coward; he harbors some kind of hatred of Christianity,” said Sergeant Larry Christian of the Smith County Sheriff’s Office. Security footage captured the incident. (More)
➤ Longview: Genetic testing helped police identify the mother of an infant found dead in a field in 1998. Misty Marie Mitchell, 47, admitted to being the child’s mother and is being held on a $750,000 bond. (More)
➤ San Saba County: Dozens of residents are waiting to repair their homes following the flash floods in July. FEMA has surveyed the damage and will determine whether homes in the floodplain should be elevated or relocated. (See Details)
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➤ Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland suffered a foot injury in practice on Monday that could keep him out multiple weeks. Bland signed a four-year, $92 million extension with the team right before the season opener. (More)
➤ TCU volleyball beat No. 8 Texas A&M in five sets on Wednesday night, their fourth straight win over a ranked opponent this season. (More)
➤ No. 2 Texas volleyball came back at the end of the match to finish off No. 4 Louisville in a five-set battle on Wednesday night. The Longhorns continue their gauntlet of ranked opponents on Sunday against No. 9 Arizona State. (More)
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➤ Dallas-based Quadrant Investment Properties is building a $240 million mixed-use development in Addison that will include a 140-room boutique hotel, 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, and a 12,000-square-foot aviation-inspired event venue. (More)
➤ iHerb, a California-based health and wellness e-retailer, is building a 232,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Denton. The facility is expected to process more than 20,000 orders a day. (More)
➤ Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent company of Irving-based 7-Eleven, is bringing egg sandwiches with milk bread to its U.S. stores as the convenience store giant aims to “change the perception of value and quality of our products, especially food.” (More)
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➤ H-E-B, San Antonio’s Hotel Emma, and Su Su’s Popcorn & Candy Cafe in Nacogdoches are among the 20 friendliest places in the South, according to Southern Living. (More)
➤ Circuit of the Americas in Austin is hosting the penultimate race in this year’s MotoAmerica Superbikes competition this weekend. Three riders are in the running to win next week’s championship race. (More)
➤ A young investment banker from San Antonio shared what makes his hometown unique in a series of videos showing him talking with his new colleagues in New York. One of his favorite staples is barbacoa breakfast tacos with Big Red soda. (Watch Video)
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Public Figures Scrutinized for Kirk Remarks
