Uvalde Releases Records from School Shooting

The city of Uvalde has released a significant collection of records from the May 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, including body camera footage, 911 calls, and other documents.

This release, resulting from a legal case brought by media outlets, provides insight into the chaotic scene and the heavily criticized slow law enforcement response.

The records include a 911 call from the shooter’s uncle and harrowing communications from teachers inside the school. They also reveal that officers heard shots roughly 45 minutes after arriving on the scene but waited another 30 minutes or so to confront the gunman.

Some news organizations are still pursuing legal action for the release of additional records from other agencies involved in the incident.

NASA Launches 45-Day Mars Simulation in Texas

NASA has launched a 45-day simulated Mars mission involving four volunteers at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

The team consists of a structural engineer, an aerospace engineer, a medical director, and a navigation engineer, who will live in a 650-square-foot habitat from August 9 to September 23.

Participants will engage in various tasks, including plant harvesting, shrimp growing, and simulated Mars walks using virtual reality. Take a look at these photos.

This mission is part of a series of four analog missions conducted by NASA’s Human Research Program to explore the effects of Mars-like journeys on crew members’ mental and physical health.

Invasive Fish Caught In Central Texas

A fish native to Africa was recently caught in Central Texas, prompting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to warn against dumping aquarium fish in lakes and waterways.

In a Friday Facebook post, the TPWD reported a hybrid peacock cichlid was caught in the South Fork of the San Gabriel River near Leander. It’s the first time the striped orange and black fish has been caught anywhere in the U.S.

Officials urge anglers to report and keep any caught hybrid peacock cichlids, as these non-native fish can introduce diseases or become invasive predators, posing significant threats to local ecosystems. 

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➤ Dallas: A group of North Texas government officials approved a $1.65 million grant to study an alternate route for a high-speed rail line between Dallas and Fort Worth after city council members raised questions about an elevated route through downtown. (More)

➤ Odessa: Water quality remediation efforts continue at the Permian Basin Containers recycling facility, where a large fire burned for nearly 24 hours last month. (More)

➤ Zapata County: Hundreds of people participated in the 10-county South Texas Trump Train on Saturday, forming a caravan with flags supporting the Republican nominee for president. (Watch Video)

➤ Houston: The city received a $2 million federal grant to develop plans for rehabilitating eight bridges spanning Buffalo Bayou, which flows through downtown. (More)

➤ El Paso: Federal agents arrested 13 illegal immigrants and a suspected human smuggler at an Airbnb on Thursday after its owner alerted authorities that it was potentially being used as a stash house. (See Photos)

➤ Amarillo: A new state-of-the-art facility for training first responders is opening at Amarillo College this fall, providing a collaborative space for students in the police, fire department, and EMS programs. (Watch Video)

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➤ The Paris Olympics have concluded, with Team USA winning the most medals (126). Texas athletes secured 41 medals (16 gold, 14 silver, 11 bronze), which would rank Texas 7th if it were a country. (More)

➤ San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama scored a game-high 26 points in France’s loss to the USA in the Olympic gold medal basketball game on Saturday. (More)

➤ Houston Astros rookie Zach Dezenzo hit his first career home run on Saturday, a 437-foot blast in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox, helping the Astros win 5-4. (Watch Video)

➤ Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell scored a touchdown in a Friday preseason game against the Steelers, his first since returning from a brutal fibula injury that cut his incredible 2023 season short. (Watch Video)

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➤ Financial firm TIAA is closing its Denver office, relocating around 1,000 jobs to a new corporate office in Frisco by 2026, citing cost savings and investment opportunities. (More)

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➤ Chinese company OYH Construction Materials broke ground on a $100 million waterproof roofing factory in Prairie View, promising 300 jobs by 2025. (More)

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➤ Cherokee County rodeo champion Kaden Profili, 22, won the PRCA Circuit Rookie of the Year title, crediting his success to faith, hard work, and family support. (More)

➤ Chrissy Teigen and her daughters, Luna and Esti, had a fun family moment as they parodied Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders auditions in a lighthearted video. (Watch Video)

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How much of the Olympics did you watch?

1. None
2. A few events
3. A fair amount
4. Quite a lot
5. As much as possible

Saturday’s Results:

Do you think Texas will ever surpass California as the most populous state in the country?

1. Yes: 69.4%
2. No: 30.6%

What city in Texas is home to an area that was once regarded as the “Wall Street of the Southwest”?

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