Business Still Without Power 4 Weeks After Beryl

A Houston restaurant is still without power—four weeks after Hurricane Beryl.

Chef Jimmy Nguyen, owner of J.A.M. Viet Kitchen, says he’s losing around $30,000 a week as CenterPoint Energy’s repeated promises of restored power keep going unfulfilled.

He was able to open his restaurant for a few days while renting a generator, but he had to close down again when the rental agreement ended.

Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent a letter to the Texas Public Utility Commission asking them to recoup $800 million from CenterPoint earmarked for mobile generators, which the company never acquired.

San Antonio Man Arrested in Identity Theft Scheme

A 54-year-old man was arrested in San Antonio for an elaborate identity theft scheme, in which he used a stolen identity to live rent-free, buy a Mercedes-Benz, and open 66 fraudulent accounts.

William Richard Holliday allegedly obtained the victim’s information after the victim’s mail was somehow forwarded to Holliday’s previous address.

He subsequently created fake IDs with the victim’s name but his own photo. The fraud was discovered after debt collectors contacted the 65-year-old victim.

Detectives urge the public to ensure their mail isn’t forwarded without their knowledge.

Houston Church Supports its Members in Space

NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Tracy Dyson, both members of Providence Baptist Church near Houston, are currently aboard the International Space Station, with Wilmore’s stay extended due to Boeing Starliner capsule issues.

Their congregation prays for them and has had unique opportunities to connect, including a live video tour of the space station.

Many astronauts of various faiths have practiced their beliefs in space, from taking Communion to reading from the Torah.

The experience of viewing Earth from orbit often reinforces astronauts’ faith and provides a unique perspective on their beliefs.

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➤ Jacksonville: The USDA will use “pyrotechnic devices” over the next two weeks to scare away black vultures from the Lake Jacksonville concessions area, as the federally protected scavengers have become a nuisance. (See Photos)

➤ McAllen: A property owner is suing the federal government for trying to take nearly 35 acres of his land to build a border wall. (See Details)

➤ College Station: Brian Keith Davis, the owner of a local Krispy Kreme shop, which was vandalized with racist messages and burned to the ground over two months ago, was charged with arson last week. (More)

➤ Alpine: Newly signed legislation authored by Texas’ two U.S. senators adds the U.S. District Court in Alpine as an approved site for federal court proceedings, providing West Texas residents with easier access to the nation’s judicial system. (More)

➤ Van Zandt County: Two Chinese illegal immigrants were arrested and charged with money laundering after being found with around $250,000 in gold bars during a traffic stop on I-20 last week. (See Details)

➤ Brownsville: The city’s oldest public housing complex received $56 million in tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to finance upgrades to the 150-unit site. (See Photos)

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➤ Former Longhorn Scottie Scheffler won gold in men’s golf at the Olympics on Sunday following a heroic comeback from four strokes behind the leading contestants. (More)

➤ Dallas native Sha’Carri Richardson took home a silver medal in the women’s 100-meter race on Saturday, finishing behind St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred after a slow start in the rain-soaked event. (More)

➤ The Texas Rangers have placed Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list following the ace’s early exit from his last start due to shoulder fatigue. (More)

➤ Former NFL wide receiver Andre Johnson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, becoming the first Houston Texans player to receive the honor. (See Photos)

➤ Grand Prairie native Jasmine Moore won bronze in the triple jump on Saturday, becoming the first U.S. woman ever to medal in the event. (See Photo)

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➤ RobotLAB, a Southlake-based robotics solutions company, announced its Houston expansion as part of its national growth initiative, with U.S. Army veteran Keith Edwards leading the new location. (See Details)

➤ San Antonio architects are creating speculative designs for a potential downtown sports district, including a new Spurs arena and Missions ballpark, as rumors swirl about redeveloping the HemisFair district. (More)

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➤ Houston Luby’s employee Maria Campos retired after 50 years, having served an estimated 5.2 million people. The restaurant celebrated her contribution with a party and cruise voucher. (More)

➤ Jackson’s Barbershop, open since 1954 in Houston’s Independence Heights, became a historical landmark and celebrated by offering free back-to-school haircuts. (See Photos)

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How often do you water your lawn?

1. Every day
2. 2-3 times a week
3. Once a week
4. 2-3 times a month
5. Other
6. Never
7. I don’t have a lawn

Saturday’s Results:

What are your favorite back-to-school supplies?

1. Clothes: 18.0%
2. Backpack: 14.3%
3. Notebooks: 13.9%
4. Pencils or pens: 13.4%
5. Other: 11.3%
6. Planner: 10.3%
7. Art supplies: 9.7%
8. Books: 9.0%

What prominent San Antonio landmark was built for the 1968 international exhibition known as the HemisFair?

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