Chevron Moving to Houston

Chevron is relocating its headquarters from California to Houston in response to growing oil and gas regulations in the Golden State. Houston Mayor John Whitmire made the announcement Friday morning after speaking with Chevron leadership.

Officially beginning January 1, 2025, the transition will span over the next five years. Chevron is the nation’s second largest oil company behind Exxon Mobil, which also moved from California to Houston in 2023.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the move, posting to X/Twitter: “Texas is your true home. Drill baby drill.”

 Freed Russian Prisoners Arrive in Texas

Three U.S. citizens freed after a prisoner exchange with Russia arrived in San Antonio Friday morning to be treated at a Brooke Army Medical Center facility that specializes in reintegrating POWs and hostages.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former Marine Paul Whelan, and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva enter the BAMC reintegration program that has also hosted WNBA star Brittney Garner and “Hotel Rwanda” hero Paul Rusesabagina.

The program is part of the typical protocol for “post-isolation support“ as freed U.S. prisoners return home.

Chip Gaines Clears the List

Waco-based Fixer Upper star Chip Gaines is throwing in his support for teachers by asking them to send in their wishlists for the upcoming school year on X/Twitter.

Gaines joins the #clearthelist movement that encourages people to purchase wishlist items for public school teachers.

Teachers are responding with their Amazon wishlists that include art, health, and learning supplies, as well as books.

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➤ Fort Worth: Texas A&M is expanding its presence in Fort Worth with the Board of Regents authorizing designs to begin on a second downtown building for the research campus. The building could cost up to $260 million. (Details)

➤ El Paso: Events and commemorations are scheduled throughout the day today in El Paso as the city marks the fifth anniversary of the mass shooting at a Walmart that resulted in 23 deaths. (See Events List)

➤ Bastrop: Elon Musk is opening a Montessori school in Bastrop this fall, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math for 3-9 year old students. (See Website)

➤ Tarrant: An adoption attorney has been arrested for allegedly paying pregnant inmates in the Tarrant County Jail to put their babies up for adoption. (More)

➤ Hermleigh: The Texas agency overseeing the oil and gas industry is examining saltwater disposal wells as part of investigations into whether over 100 earthquakes in the last two weeks can be linked to oil and gas extraction activities. (Details)

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➤ The Houston Texans fell to the Chicago Bears 21-17 in the Hall of Fame game, which was shortened due to inclement weather. Backup quarterback Davis Mills was a standout performer, completing 10 passes for 102 yards and no interceptions. (More)

➤ The Dallas Mavericks have signed the tallest player in college basketball to a one-year contract. Jamarion Sharp, who stands at 7’5, was a productive player at Ole Miss in his three years as a collegiate athlete. (More) 

➤ Houston Astros trade deadline acquisition Yusei Kikuchi was brilliant in his Astros debut, striking out 11 hitters over 5.2 innings. (More)

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➤ A new study suggests that Texas electricity companies are using marketing tools like free nights and weekends and bill credits to actually charge more than traditional fixed-rate plans, pulling in up to $2,400 extra a year from individual customers. (See Study)

➤ Forth Worth-based Southwest Airlines is rolling out a plan in partnership with its flight attendant union to prevent soda cans from exploding on flights out of hot cities. 20 Southwest flight attendants have reported injuries from cans exploding in flight. (More)

➤ The Keller School District has reversed a decision that prohibited students from painting their parking spaces with images supporting Donald Trump. (See Artwork)

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What are your favorite back to school supplies?

1. Backpack
2. Notebooks
3. Planner
4. Art supplies
5. Books
6. Pencils or pens
7. Clothes
8. Other

Friday’s Results:

What is your favorite water activity?

1. Swim: 19.5%
2. Fish: 18.6%
3. Other: 12.1%
4. Canoe / kayak: 8.3%
5. Jet ski: 7.6%
6. Sail: 7.5%
7. River raft: 7.3%
8. Water ski / wakeboard: 7.2%
9. Paddleboard: 6.1%
10. Surf: 5.8%

Which two U.S. Presidents were born in Texas?

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