Good Morning! On this day in 1969, students at UT Austin protested the expansion of Memorial Stadium near Waller Creek, chaining themselves to trees along the banks to stop the work. Frank Erwin, chairman of the board of regents, personally oversaw their arrests.
The Texas Hill Country is famous for its wines, and a new luxury residential development in Johnson City will bring that home—each lot comes with its own vineyard. Check out the details in today’s Roundup.
If you’re tired of sleepless nights, weak flow, and feeling chained to the bathroom, you’ll be genuinely surprised by what scientists at Harvard just revealed about prostate growth. Today’s sponsor, Viriflow, has the details.
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Austin Homeless Camps Cleared
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to lead an effort to clear homeless encampments in Austin. TxDOT, the Texas State Guard, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice are also participating in the operation.
Since last week, officials have cleared 48 encampments, removed 3,000 pounds of debris, arrested 24 repeat felony offenders, and confiscated 125 grams of narcotics. One person apprehended during the operation had escaped from custody in another state.
“Texans should not endure public safety risks from homeless encampments and individuals,” Abbott said. “Weapons, needles, and other debris should not litter the streets of our community, and the State of Texas is taking action.”
Separately, the city of Austin launched a three-week cleanup effort of homeless encampments on Monday. According to a spokesperson, the initiative aims to reduce fire hazards and relocate homeless individuals from unsafe areas before winter.
Next month, Austin residents will vote on Proposition Q, a 20% tax rate increase that would fund the city’s plan to address chronic homelessness.
FIFA Volunteer Center Opened at POST Houston
POST Houston is the site of FIFA’s new training center for thousands of volunteers selected for roles at next year’s seven World Cup matches at NRG Stadium.
The center was built in four days and features interactive exhibits and 40 interview booths for screening volunteer candidates. “POST Houston is central, it has so much history, and so it bridges the community together,” said Jaclyn Escareno, host city volunteer manager for Houston’s World Cup committee.
Between now and December 11, FIFA officials will conduct interviews with over 12,000 applicants for 5,200 local volunteer roles. Earlier this year, FIFA received more than 1 million applications for 65,000 volunteer positions across 16 North American cities.
In addition to five group stage games and two knockout contests, Houston will host a fan festival throughout the tournament. The city has also applied to be a base camp for one of the 48 teams.
Wine Community Breaks Ground in Johnson City
Puerta del Lobo, an award-winning Mexican winery, has broken ground on a 208-acre luxury residential development in Johnson City. Each of the 54 lots in the upscale community will include a private three-acre vineyard.
The development—the company’s first in the U.S.—will have pickleball courts, golf simulators, a wedding venue, and a boutique hotel. Three chef-led restaurants will offer Texan, traditional Mexican, and European cuisines.
Home prices start at $2.9 million, and each resident will have the opportunity to make their own wine with the support of a master winemaker.
“Our vision for Texas is to bring the spirit of Puerta del Lobo to a region that already has such a strong identity and tradition of hospitality and wine,” said CEO Luis Miguel Correa.
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Can you believe prostate growth has nothing to do with your age or testosterone levels? Harvard researchers just revealed the real cause: a a thick, chalky sludge that clogs your prostate like limestone in an old pipe.
This stuff wraps around your bladder and urethra, hardens over time, and forces your body to beg for relief with constant urges, weak dribbles, and keeping you awake at night. Fortunately, there’s a natural way to dissolve it. This can be dissolved naturally. In fact, a doctor from Kentucky proved it by creating a 15-second method that flushes the toxic gunk straight out of your system, shrinks your prostate, boosts your stream, and gives you back your freedom.
➤ Statewide: Secretary of State Jane Nelson said her office identified 2,724 registered voters who might not be U.S. citizens after comparing state records with a federal database. The flagged voters will be removed from the rolls if they don’t provide proof of citizenship. (See Details)
➤ Austin: Mayor Kirk Watson said he plans to ask TxDOT for an exemption from Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive to “remove any and all political ideologies from our streets,” including at least one rainbow-colored crosswalk and a “Black Artists Matter” mural. (More)
➤ Houston: Nicholas Hartman, a World War II Army medic who was killed at the age of 20 on D-Day, was buried at Houston National Cemetery after his remains were identified earlier this year. “I don’t think anybody thought this day would ever come,” said Hartman’s nephew. (More)
➤ Burleson: The mother and stepfather of a 26-year-old man with special needs were arrested after police found his body buried in their backyard. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death. (More)
➤ San Marcos: A jury sentenced Andrew Palmore, a 53-year-old former elementary school teacher, to life in prison without parole for sexually abusing multiple children over a span of more than two decades. (More)
➤ Longview: A state historical marker was installed at the Gregg County Courthouse last week to recognize a deadly 1919 race riot that prompted a response from the Texas National Guard and generated national headlines. (More)
➤ Austin: The city has launched a six-month pilot program in which mental health experts partner with law enforcement to respond to psychiatric emergencies in an effort to de-escalate crises before they become violent. The Austin FIRST program may be the first of its kind in the United States. (More)
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➤ Texas A&M was fined $50,000 by the SEC for a “violation of the NCAA playing rule governing feigned injuries,” a reference to an apparent injury to Aggies cornerback Tyreek Chappell that stopped play in the 4th quarter of Saturday’s game against Arkansas. Coach Mike Elko, who said “we do not agree with the decision,” was also issued a public reprimand. (More)
➤ Texas Tech has banned its tortilla-tossing tradition following the Big 12’s new policy of imposing $100,000 fines for throwing objects onto the field. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt took responsibility for the move: “This situation is on me. I leaned into throwing tortillas at the beginning of the football season. Now I must ask everyone to stop.” (More)
➤ Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a concussion during Monday night’s game against the Seahawks, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans. He might not play on Sunday against the 49ers. (More)
➤ The new-look Houston Rockets took on the OKC Thunder last night to kick off the NBA’s regular season. (See Score)
➤ The Dallas Mavericks unveiled a throwback green uniform ahead of their 45th season. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs shared pictures of their new statement edition jersey, which will be their alternative uniform for the next three seasons. (See Photos)
➤ USAA, based in San Antonio, is the top-ranked bank in the annual Forbes list of companies with the best customer service. USAA ranked No. 4 overall, behind UPS, Addison-based Mary Kay, and Chick-fil-A. (More)
➤ According to initial estimates, more than two million people visited the State Fair of Texas this year, confirming social media reports that attendance was down from last year, when 2,385,855 people visited the fair. (More)
➤ Vantage Data Centers, based in Denver, is expanding its footprint in San Antonio with a 214,526-square-foot facility less than a mile from one operated by Microsoft. The data center is expected to cost $272 million and is scheduled for completion by June 2027. (More)
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Harvard scientists just revealed prostate growth isn’t caused by age or testosterone—but by a thick, chalky sludge clogging your prostate like limestone in an old pipe. This buildup wraps around your bladder and urethra, causing weak dribbles, constant urges, and sleepless nights.
Fortunately, a Kentucky doctor discovered a 15-second method to flush it out naturally. Watch how here.
➤ Billie Jo Jones, a singer and songwriter from Lindale, is one of 12 emerging artists featured in Keith Urban’s new CBS show The Road. (See Details)
➤ Austin ranked second to Salt Lake City in a ranking of the world’s most affordable major cities, according to asset management firm DWS Group. Dallas earned the No. 7 spot. (See Details)
➤ Barbara Green, a 90-year-old San Antonio woman, visits her local gym three times a week for a two-hour workout. Green’s personal trainer describes her as a “firecracker, energizer bunny, and a ray of sunshine, all in one.” (More)
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Austin Homeless Camps Cleared
