Good Morning! On this day in 1929, evangelical Christian author and broadcaster Hal Lindsey was born in Houston. He is best known for his 1970 bestseller The Late Great Planet Earth, which sparked widespread interest in apocalyptic events.
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Texas Honey Production Up
Texas beekeepers produced more than 4 million pounds of honey this season, marking a strong rebound from lower outputs in recent years. At an average market price of $2.24 a pound, this season’s honey production is worth nearly $9 million.
Texas A&M AgriLife attributes this season’s output to extended wildflower blooms after above-average rains in spring and early summer. The average colony produced 46 pounds of honey.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller also credited pesticide regulators for working with farmers to foster conditions where bees can thrive. “There’s nothing sweeter than a Texas comeback, and this year’s honey harvest proves it,” said Miller.
While output is up, beekeepers still lost about 50% of hives this season, largely due to infestations of the parasitic Varroa mite, which has developed resistance to the chemical used to kill it.
Search Warrant Interrupts Funeral
A service at a Houston funeral home was interrupted Friday when police showed up with a search warrant to investigate allegations of identity theft.
Clients of A Community Funeral Home say their deceased loved one’s credit cards and financial accounts were accessed. During the investigation, police discovered the funeral home’s license had been revoked in 2022.
Unique Mica Green, the 45-year-old president of the funeral home, was arrested on a forgery charge earlier this month. Police confiscated several boxes of financial records and a dozen cremated remains on Friday.
Taysha Rhodes, a former client of the funeral home, told a local news outlet she has been trying to retrieve her uncle’s cremated remains for two years. “My uncle deserves more. He deserves to be at his final resting place with his family,” she said.
Trump Burger Restaurants Renamed
The Texas chain of restaurants formerly known as Trump Burger has undergone significant changes, with multiple ownership transitions and each of its four locations adopting a new name.
The first location in Bellville, which owners Suad Hamedah and Iyad Abuelhawa rebranded to Trump Cafe in 2016, was sold last year and is now called President Burger.
The Flatonia location, now called MAGA Burger, is tied up in an ownership dispute between Roland Beainy, a Lebanese immigrant detained by ICE for overstaying his visa, and Abuelhawa.
It is unclear who owns the Houston location, which is preparing to reopen as Empire Pizza after closing last month.
Earlier this year, the Trump Organization reportedly sent cease-and-desist letters to the chain, claiming its former name was trademark infringement.
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➤ Starbase: A rocket booster exploded during testing at SpaceX’s launch site Friday, with the company acknowledging an anomaly and confirming no injuries. (Watch Video)
➤ Dallas: An appeals court overturned a conviction for fentanyl distribution after it confirmed only 11 jurors were seated in the April 2024 trial of 33-year-old Richard Leal. (More)
➤ Travis County: Authorization for Texas’ $3 billion Dementia Prevention and Research Institute was suspended after three voters sued, alleging some machines used in the Nov. 4 election lacked required federal certification. (More)
➤ Houston: Emmanuel Gonzalez-Garcia, an autistic 15-year-old without legal residency, was released from the Office of Refugee Resettlement on Friday after a federal judge determined he was not an unaccompanied minor. He was detained for 48 days. (See Details)
➤ Austin ISD: The board of trustees approved closing 10 schools to address a $100 million shortfall, including Bedichek Middle School, which appeared in Matthew McConaughey’s 1993 film Dazed and Confused. (More)
➤ Dallas: The owners of a bar called The Libertine are mourning the death of a two-year-old cat named “Tilt” who lived at the business and was beloved by staff and patrons. “Not having him really is a huge change for us,” bartender Kayla Hutnik said. (See Photos)
➤ A University of Houston student sued the school for $10 million, alleging he was hospitalized for four days after abusive hazing by members of the now-disbanded Pi Kappa Phi chapter. (More)
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➤ Arch Manning threw for 389 yards and four touchdowns as No. 17 Texas pulled away in a 52-37 win over Arkansas. (Highlights)
➤ No. 23 Houston missed a game-tying field goal attempt in the final minute, losing 17-14 to TCU in a blow to the Cougars’ Big 12 championship game hopes. (Watch Video)
➤ No. 3 Texas A&M handled Samford 48-0; North Texas faced Rice; SMU beat Louisville 38-6; and Baylor lost 41-17 at Arizona. (See Scores)
➤ The Dallas Cowboys will host the Philadelphia Eagles today at 4:25 p.m., looking to stay in the race for the NFC East crown. (More)
➤ The Texas Rangers signaled a move toward a younger, cheaper roster by non-tendering Adolis García, Jonah Heim, Josh Sborz, and Jacob Webb. (More)
➤Ruben Dominguez hit a program-record 10 3-pointers and scored 30 points as Texas A&M rolled past Manhattan 109-68, with the Aggies controlling from the start. (More)
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Almost half of Americans over 65 will eventually need some form of long-term care, but Medicare and Medigap typically don’t cover these costs unless linked to medical treatment. That means you could face out-of-pocket expenses for in-home care or nursing facilities, which can quickly add up. As Medicare’s annual enrollment period for 2026 approaches (ending Dec. 7), it’s a good time to review your coverage and explore long-term care insurance options that can help safeguard your health and your finances.
➤ Austin’s Franklin Barbecue, Birdie’s, and Uchi are the only three restaurants in Texas to be named to the Robb Report’s first-ever list of the 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century. (More)
➤ Houston’s Galleria offers 4.24 miles of walkable space, ranking third among U.S. malls, according to a study by footwear company KURU. (See Details)
➤Oprah Winfrey’s Favorite Things list features three Dallas-made products: $28 edible snowmen from Kate Weiser Chocolates, a $150 beginner’s mahjong set from Mini Mahjer, and a $178 rechargeable lamp from Coco & Dash. (More)
➤ Crews repairing a downtown Austin sinkhole on Thursday discovered a family of raccoons underground after the collapse formed near a water leak repair. (See Raccoons)
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Texas Honey Production Up
