Harris County Revives Controversial Program

Harris County officials voted Thursday to relaunch a guaranteed income program with added restrictions after Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged its legality, citing the Texas Constitution’s ban on giving public funds to individuals. 

The initial program would have provided $500 monthly payments to 1,900 participants for 18 months, but it was put on hold when the Texas Supreme Court expressed doubts about its constitutionality.

The revamped initiative, dubbed Uplift Harris 2.0, has been modified to provide pre-loaded cards with spending restrictions.

The Commissioners Court approved the new program 4-1, with Republican Commissioner Tom Ramsey opposing, arguing that the $20.5 million in federal pandemic relief funds could be better spent elsewhere. 

Surfside Beach Down to One Cop After Mass Exodus

The Surfside Beach Police Department has experienced a mass resignation, leaving only one active officer for the town of 640.

The exodus began on Monday when the police chief and three officers resigned, followed by four more resignations on Wednesday.

The sole remaining officer, Kelly Marsh, has been promoted to interim police chief.

Venomous “Fireworms” Invade Texas Beaches

Bearded Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, have been washing ashore on large logs near Corpus Christi recently.

This marine creature is known for its painful sting that can burn for up to three hours.

The fireworm has hollow spines along its body filled with neurotoxin, which can easily penetrate human skin if touched.

Experts advise beachgoers to avoid touching these creatures and suggest using tape to remove spines followed by vinegar or isopropyl alcohol application if stung.

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➤ Amarillo: The city council awarded a $6 million contract to an engineering firm to design a new wastewater treatment plant with a capacity to treat 24 million gallons a day. (More)

➤ Dallas: A former police officer, wrongly jailed for two murders in 2021, reached a settlement with the city. Afterward, Bryan Riser shared a Facebook photo of himself wearing a “Checkmate” shirt. (See Photo)

➤ El Paso: The El Paso International Airport received a $10.6 million federal grant to rehabilitate the taxiways and improve drainage. (See Details)

➤ Forney: Texas Health Resources plans to build a 242,000-square-foot hospital on 50 acres along U.S. Highway 80 in the growing Dallas suburb. The city’s first hospital is set to open in 2027. (See Image)

➤ Canyon: West Texas A&M University joined a statewide fiber optic network, boosting speed and bandwidth, enabling staff and students to handle large-scale data and collaborate globally. (More)

➤ San Antonio: Councilman Marc Whyte was sanctioned for misusing his authority in a child custody case involving his wife’s client, falsely accusing the child’s father of abuse. (See Details)

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➤ The Texas Rangers were down to their final strike when rookie Wyatt Langford hit a three-run home to tie the score against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. The Rangers would go on to win the game 9-7 in the tenth inning. (Watch Video)

➤ Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez apparently broke the digital scoreboard at the Tampa Bay Rays’ Tropicana Field during batting practice before Tuesday’s game. “I’m not paying that bill,” he joked. (Watch Video)

➤ The Dallas Cowboys are signing former New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson, who had seven sacks in his final full season with the Jets in 2022. (More)

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➤ Google announced plans to invest $1 billion in Texas this year, up from $330 million last year. A $600 million data center is under construction in Midlothian. (More)

➤ New York-based luxury cake brand Lady M Confections opened its largest U.S. shop in Houston. Their famous “thousand-layer” mille crepe cakes sell for over $70. (See Photos)

➤ San Antonio city council members discussed a $160 million proposal for a new downtown Missions ballpark to be completed by 2028. (See Details)

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➤ Remember how the Farmers’ Almanac predicted that Texas could see a winter storm in February? San Antonio meteorologists dismissed it, citing a lack of scientific basis. (More)

➤ “The Huntly,” a luxurious Kerrville castle inspired by Scotland’s Huntly Castle, hit the market for $1.275 million. (See Photos)

➤ Seven-year-old Allen Gage won the top prize in the State Fair of Texas’ baking competition with his blueberry pie, beating every adult contestant. (More)

➤ North Texas resident Connie Claxton retired from Whataburger after 54 years on Wednesday. During her career, she married a customer and ate a junior burger every morning. (See Photos)

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Thursday’s Results:

Did you see the Perseid meteor shower earlier this week?

1. Yes: 12.2%
2. No: 87.8%

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