Good Morning! On this day in 1934, Texas outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were killed in a roadside ambush orchestrated by Texas Ranger Frank Hamer near Gibsland, Louisiana.
Fort Cavazos is gearing up for the the Army’s 250th birthday celebration next month, shipping dozens of armored vehicles to the nation’s capital. Check out the details in today’s Around Texas lineup.
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THC Ban Passes House
The Texas House approved legislation Wednesday to ban all hemp products containing THC, dealing a major blow to an industry that has thrived since the passage of a 2019 law that allowed the sale of cannabis products with less than 0.3% THC.
Lawmakers have debated the merits of a ban versus imposing tighter regulations. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has been a vocal advocate for an outright ban, claiming the products endanger children and threatening to force a special session if the House didn’t pass Senate Bill 3.
Opponents argue it ignores the needs of veterans who suffer from PTSD and patients with chronic illnesses, predicting that some may turn to the black market. CBD products are exempt from the ban.
The Texas hemp industry employs 50,000 people and generates around $8 billion in annual revenue. Some business associations have threatened to sue the state if Gov. Abbott signs the measure into law.
Doctor Sentenced for $325M Fraud
Dr. Jorge Zamora-Quezada, a rheumatologist who practiced in the Rio Grande Valley city of Mission, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for orchestrating a $325 million healthcare fraud scheme that harmed thousands of patients while he indulged in a lavish lifestyle.
Zamora-Quezada falsely diagnosed his patients—many of them elderly and disabled—with rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic illnesses for more than 18 years, prescribing unnecessary treatments that only worsened their suffering. Some of his patients experienced strokes, liver damage, hair loss, and necrosis of the jawbone.
Matthew Galeotti, head of the Justice Department Criminal Division, called it “one of the most egregious” cases of its kind, characterizing the doctor’s conduct as “depraved.”
With the proceeds of his fraudulent practice, Zamora-Quezada had acquired 13 properties across the U.S., a private jet, and a Maserati. Prosecutors had sought restitution of $100 million, but Zamora-Quezada was ordered to pay $28 million.
NOAA Releases Hurricane Forecast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13-19 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major (Category 3 or higher) hurricanes.
The above-normal prediction is attributed to the neutral phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), as well as “warmer than average ocean temperatures, forecasts for weak wind shear, and the potential for higher activity from the West African Monsoon.”
On average, between 1991 and 2020, the Atlantic saw 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes per year. Last year brought 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes.
The forecast calls for a 60% chance that the number of named storms will be above average, a 30% chance for an average number, and a 10% chance for a below-average number. Hurricane season starts June 1 and lasts through the end of November.
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➤ Travis County: A Montgomery County woman sued the Texas Lottery Commission on Wednesday, seeking payment of an $83.5 million jackpot she won in February. The Texas Rangers are investigating the drawing. (See Details)
➤ Woodville: Multiple students at Woodville Middle School suffered burns after being made to “bear crawl” on the school’s track on Monday. The coach who ordered the social media-inspired exercise was dismissed, and police are investigating. (More)
➤ Cedar Hill: A woman is suing Walmart after one of its convenience store employees assaulted her for refusing to place payment for a $1.06 drink in the employee’s hand rather than on the counter. (Watch Video)
➤ Denton: The city council voted to repeal an unenforced ordinance that decriminalized possession of less than four ounces of marijuana, having spent $200,000 fighting a lawsuit against it. Residents backed a decriminalization initiative by a 72% vote in 2022. (More)
➤ Prosper ISD: Two teenagers were arrested on drug charges after eight students were hospitalized during an overnight graduation party last weekend. (More)
➤ Fort Cavazos: Over two dozen Abrams battle tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Stryker armored vehicles, and Paladin howitzers are being shipped to the nation’s capital for the June 14 celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday. Around 1,800 soldiers will also participate. (Watch Video)
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➤ The super regionals round of the NCAA softball championships kicked off last night, with both Texas Tech and UT battling for a spot in the Elite Eight. Teams will play best-of-three series over the weekend. (See Bracket)
➤ FC Dallas lost to the New York Red Bulls in penalty kicks Wednesday night, ending their hopes to win this year’s U.S. Open Cup. (More)
➤ UT Tyler beat Western Washington in the DII softball tournament yesterday afternoon, advancing one step closer to repeating as National Champions. (More)
➤ The No. 1 seed UTSA Roadrunners were upset 10-6 by Tulane yesterday in the AAC Baseball Championship. They face Florida Atlantic in an elimination game today at noon. (More)
➤ Employment at venture capital-backed startups dropped 6% in Austin and 10.9% in Houston last year, according to analytics company SignalFire. (See Details)
➤ AT&T announced Wednesday that it agreed to acquire the bulk of rival Lumen’s fiber optics business for $5.75 billion, adding seven states to its network and enabling the company to reach 60 million customers by 2030. (More)
➤ NtxBio, a healthcare manufacturing company based in New Mexico, is building a $31 million facility in Plano that will reportedly create 170 jobs. (More)
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➤ AAA Texas projects a record 3.7 million Texans will travel this Memorial Day weekend—a 3% increase over 2024 and the third straight year of record-breaking travel. (See Details)
➤ Carolyn Collins, a 72-year-old woman from Clay County, is cancer-free for the first time in 21 years after undergoing regular chemotherapy since her diagnosis. (More)
➤ USA Today readers have ranked the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi as the third-best in the country. “We are overwhelmed with gratitude,” said Jesse Gilbert, the aquarium’s president and CEO. (More)
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THC Ban Passes House
