Good Morning! On this day in 1931, the president of the Houston NAACP was assassinated. O. P. DeWalt worked as a real estate agent and school principal before opening the Lincoln Theater, Houston’s first exclusively black movie theater.
A Texas GOP candidate was penalized for betting on his own race. Check out today’s Roundup for details, and let us know what you think about wagering on politics in the Poll.
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First Education Savings Accounts Awarded
Award notices have been sent to more than 42,600 students who qualify for the state’s new education savings account program, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday. The awards account for more than $400 million in funding.
The group consists of students with disabilities and their siblings in households with an income at or below 500% of the federal poverty level. “The Legislature made low- and middle-income students with disabilities the first priority for the first year of school choice here in Texas, and that is exactly where this process starts,” Hancock said.
More than 274,000 applications were received for the $1 billion program, but fewer than 100,000 students will be enrolled due to funding constraints. The comptroller’s office will conduct a lottery next week for students in the second tier—those from families with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Students who aren’t selected will be put on a waitlist.
Today, a federal judge will hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Hancock’s initial exclusion of several Islamic schools from participation in the program.
JBSA Selected for Potential Nuclear Microreactor
The U.S. Air Force has selected Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) as a potential site for deploying a nuclear microreactor within the next few years.
As part of the Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative, the Air Force aims to install a modular nuclear reactor at one or more of its bases by 2030. Colorado’s Buckley Space Force Base and Montana’s Malmstrom Air Force Base have also been named as potential sites for a nuclear microreactor.
California-based Antares Nuclear was selected to lead the effort at JBSA, which includes the U.S. Army’s Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, as well as Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base. The company is developing a nuclear microreactor that can produce one megawatt of electricity—enough to power about 250 homes on a hot day.
“We’re well overdue for a nuclear renaissance,” said Bexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner Grant Moody. “It’s been 33 years since a nuclear power plant was put online here in Texas, and so I think that now’s the time.”
Former GOP Candidate Fined for Insider Trading
Ezekiel “Zeke” Enriquez, a former GOP candidate for the state’s 21st Congressional District, has been fined for betting on his race with Kalshi, a platform that allows users to wager on sports, politics, and other real-world events.
Enriquez finished 11th in the crowded primary to replace U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Austin), which was won by former Texas Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira. According to Kalshi’s investigation, he bet less than $100 on himself to win the race.
Kalshi fined Enriquez $784 and banned him from the platform for five years. “Just like in traditional financial markets, bad actors will try to cheat,” said Bobby DeNault, the company’s head of enforcement.
Enriquez has not commented on the penalty, but Kalshi’s report stated he was “fully cooperative” with the investigation. Kalshi also penalized Democratic candidates in Minnesota and Virginia for betting on their contests.
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➤ Dallas: The police department revised its general orders to align with state law mandating cooperation with ICE. “We will be in compliance with the governor. He’s the governor of the state of Texas. We’re in the state of Texas. So we will be in compliance,” said Police Chief Daniel Comeaux. (More)
➤ Austin: A 230-car cargo train derailed yesterday morning, blocking several railroad crossings for hours. “I just kind of woke up and looked out my window, and you could see the train lying on its side,” said a nearby resident. No injuries or hazardous material spills were reported. (See Photos)
➤ Houston: Congregation Beth Israel closed on Wednesday after being alerted to a potential threat. Since then, an 18-year-old North Carolina woman and a 16-year-old from Alief have been arrested for allegedly planning an attack to “kill as many Jews as possible” at the synagogue. Court documents referenced a 2028 date, but authorities treated the threat as imminent. (See Details)
➤ Lake Worth ISD: The Texas Education Agency announced a board of managers and a superintendent for the district yesterday. The new appointees “bring the experience and commitment necessary to improve academic outcomes,” said Education Commissioner Mike Morath. (More)
➤ Lubbock: Three Texans were indicted earlier this month for their alleged role in a conspiracy to sell stolen oil, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. Eleven others from New Mexico were also charged. (More)
➤ Austin: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into several streaming services for allegedly accepting payments from artists to promote their music. Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music are among the targets of the investigation. (More)
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➤ The Dallas Cowboys selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs with the No. 11 pick in the first round of last night’s NFL draft, and chose UCF edge Malachi Lawrence with the No. 23 pick. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, the Houston Texans selected Georgia Tech offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge with the No. 26 pick. (See Full Draft)
➤ The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in double overtime to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series, with Wyatt Johnston scoring the winner on a power play. (See Highlight)
➤ Spurs forward Keldon Johnson was awarded NBA Sixth Man of the Year after breaking Manu Ginobili’s franchise record for points off the bench this season. (More)
➤ The Houston Rockets take on the Lakers in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series tonight, followed by the San Antonio Spurs’ contest with the Trail Blazers. (See Schedule)
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➤ American Airlines and Southwest Airlines reported record first-quarter revenue of $13.9 billion and $7.2 billion. However, American posted a loss of $382 million, while Southwest reported net income of $227 million. (More)
➤ Houston-based pipeline operator Kinder Morgan is acquiring Monument Pipeline for $505 million. The energy giant posted net income of $976 million during this year’s first quarter. (More)
➤ Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. is relocating its corporate headquarters from a suburb of Philadelphia to Irving. The company, a subsidiary of Mexico City’s Grupo Bimbo, employs roughly 20,000 people and owns numerous popular brands, including Sara Lee, Oroweat, and Entenmann’s. (More)
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➤ Phyllis Sentiva Ochoa, a 35-year-old inmate at the women’s prison in Gatesville, recorded a song about San Antonio 10 years ago that has gone viral recently and even been played at Spurs games. A local news outlet interviewed her ahead of her upcoming parole. (More)
➤ Former President Bill Clinton showed up at Jerry Jones’ pre-draft press conference on Wednesday. Clinton said he was “negotiating the draft” as Jones got up to greet him. (More)
➤ Pearson Caldwell, a 24-year-old from Van Zandt County, is building a traditional log cabin from red cedar and post oak harvested from his family’s property in Fruitvale. He’s documented the endeavor on TikTok, where he’s amassed nearly a million followers. (More)
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First Education Savings Accounts Awarded
