Good Morning! On this day in 1845, the voters of the Republic of Texas overwhelmingly approved an ordinance to accept annexation to the Union as the 28th state.
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Texas National Guard Deployment in Limbo
A federal appeals court ruled Saturday that the Texas National Guard can remain in Illinois under federal control but cannot be deployed to protect federal assets until it hears further arguments.
The ruling follows a federal judge’s Thursday order that blocked the deployment on the grounds that it violates the constitutional principle of state sovereignty.
Judge April Perry said the deployment would only “add fuel to the fire” and suggested that “not even Alexander Hamilton could have envisioned one state’s militia to be used against another state’s residents.”
Critics of the activation have mocked the fitness of Texas National Guard members and called for a boycott of Texas-based companies. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, also condemned the move.
Around 200 members of the Texas National Guard are currently in Chicago, where federal authorities have encountered local resistance to immigration enforcement operations.
Woman Killed in Conflict Outside of PetSmart
Keona Zachyua Hampton, 22, allegedly shot and killed a woman in the parking lot of a Dallas PetSmart last week after she reportedly declined to say “thank you” when the victim, 41-year-old Cecilia Simpson, held the door open for her.
Simpson confronted Hampton when the suspect didn’t acknowledge the gesture at a nearby store, sparking a heated argument. Hampton followed Simpson and her daughter into the PetSmart, where staff asked her to leave when she continued berating them.
As Simpson was driving away, Hampton threw a bottle at her vehicle, leading to a physical fight that turned deadly when Hampton shot Simpson. A witness who tried to administer CPR said Hampton was taunting Simpson, urging her to “fight outside.”
Simpson’s mother called the shooting “senseless,” adding that, “It’s like a bad dream that I can never wake up from.”
Fake Story about Texas Woman Goes Viral
A fake story about an Olive Garden waitress who was arrested for throwing breadsticks at customers who didn’t tip is making life miserable for Megan Ashlee Davis, a student in College Station.
The social media post, which includes an authentic mugshot of Davis, has been viewed by over five million people.
Davis was arrested for public intoxication in August, just a few weeks after her mother’s death. A Facebook account with 1.7 million followers used Davis’ mugshot and a recycled story to create the post, which appears to have been deleted.
“It’s probably like my worst nightmare coming to reality,” said Davis, who shared that she has been the victim of inappropriate comments and AI-generated images using her mugshot. The post has proliferated despite a statement from Olive Garden saying the story isn’t true.
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Digital Dollar 2.0 May Be Coming
On July 17, while the press chased shiny objects and Epstein headlines, the House passed the GENIUS Act.
What appears to be “modernization” may actually be a transition to programmable money. In other words, a digital currency that could be controlled by the federal government.
➤ Austin: The governing body of the Republican Party of Texas concurred with local censure resolutions for five of the party’s members in the Texas House while dismissing five others. A measure to bar censured members from the primary ballot was rejected. (More)
➤ San Antonio: A woman’s Ford Mustang Mach-E was recovered six miles away from her home after a thief used a relay device to hack the signal from her electronic key, according to police. (More)
➤ Todd Mission: The 51st annual Texas Renaissance Festival kicked off this past weekend, featuring 16th-century costumes, sword fights, jousting tournaments, and shopping from more than 400 vendors. Up to 550,000 people are expected to attend this year’s festival, held every weekend through Nov. 30. (More)
➤ Austin: Texas youth camp representatives warned the Department of State Health Services on Friday that a proposal to increase licensing fees could put many camps out of business. The agency indicated the higher fees are needed to offset the cost of enforcing new safety requirements passed in response to this summer’s deadly flash flooding. (More)
➤ Franklin: The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is working with sheriff’s deputies in Burleson and Robertson counties to investigate reports of stolen cattle. (More)
➤ Godley: An animal rescue group captured 22 stray dogs—13 adults and nine puppies—that have been roaming the community. Johnson County recently partnered with Fort Worth Animal Control to round up the dogs. (See Details)
➤ Lockhart: The city council rejected a police department request to install seven Flock Safety license plate readers around town after dozens of residents expressed concerns about the proposal. (More)
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➤ The Dallas Cowboys crumbled late against the Carolina Panthers yesterday after allowing a game-winning field goal drive, resulting in a 30-27 loss. (More)
➤ Undefeated Texas A&M (No. 4) and Texas Tech (No. 7) moved up the rankings in the latest AP Top 25 poll, while UT was ranked No. 21 after falling out of the top 25 last week. (More)
➤ Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger made this diving save in the final seconds of overtime to help send Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche to a shootout, which the Stars won. (See Save)
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➤ Tesla is planning a $10.4 million service center and charging station off I-35 in New Braunfels. The 47,000-square-foot project is slated to break ground next March and be completed by the end of 2026. (More)
➤ In the past two months, Walmart has submitted filings with the state for nearly $27 million in renovations, while Target indicated plans to spend nearly $21 million on renovations. (More)
➤ Xcel Energy has withdrawn plans to build a 1,300-acre solar farm in Potter County after backlash from residents. “This just was not the right fit, and I think they realize that and commend them for doing that,” said Potter County Commissioner John Coffee. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, a Williamson County judge dismissed a lawsuit against Blueprint Data Centers and its proposed $1 billion project in Taylor last week, ruling residents lacked jurisdiction to enforce a 1999 agreement that indicated a park should be developed on the land where the data center is set to be built. (More)
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➤ H-E-B’s social media team wished three-year-old Olivia a happy birthday in response to a video of highlights from her H-E-B-themed birthday party. (Watch Video)
➤ More than 112 million birds have flown over Harris County this fall, according to estimates from BirdCast. Houston Audubon is urging residents to turn off non-essential lights at night through Nov. 30 so migrating birds don’t become disoriented. (More)
➤ The Savannah Bananas—baseball’s version of the Harlem Globetrotters—are expanding their schedule next year and will visit Texas 10 times. The ticket lottery opens Oct. 31. (See Schedule)
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Texas National Guard Deployment in Limbo
