Saturday, July 20, 2024

The Roundup

Article Icon 1 Austin-Based Firm Causes Global Tech Outage

A global IT outage on Friday had its source at CrowdStrike, an Austin-based cybersecurity firm. The outage grounded thousands of flights around the world and disrupted business operations across multiple industries, including banking, retail, healthcare, and more.

CrowdStrike founder and CEO George Kurtz appeared visibly shaken in a statement on the Today Show apologizing for the incident. He also stated that the outage was “not a security incident or cyberattack” but due to a faulty patch update.

The issue is still not entirely resolved and might require some manual fixes for individual clients. CrowdStrike shares fell nearly 10% Friday.

Article Icon 1Texas Housing Market Declining

A recent report indicates a declining housing market in Texas, with Dallas and Austin seeing significant drops in home sales and prices in June and July compared to a year ago.

After the pandemic boom in the Texas housing market, it appears the growth of inventory is now outpacing demand, resulting in home prices dropping.

A similar trend is happening across the state, but the overall downturn is considered moderate.

Article Icon 1 Driver’s License Offices Closed Across Texas

All Texas Driver’s License Office locations closed across the state Friday due to technical issues. The Department of Public Safety advised those impacted to check its social media pages and website for updates.

DPS said they are working to fix the issue but did not provide an estimate for reopening.

The department also stated that customers with appointments should have been notified about the closures.


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Around Texas

➤ Dallas: The FBI is asking for help identifying a well-dressed criminal who robbed two banks in the area earlier this month. Dubbed the “Derby Desperado,” the man wore a fedora, sunglasses, blue gloves, and a surgical mask on both occasions. (See Video)

➤ Tyler: Texas A&M researcher David Hairgrove identified a genetic mutation in cattle that caused calves in an East Texas Angus herd to die shortly after birth. A test has been developed to detect the mutation during the breeding process. (See Video)

➤ Austin: A federal judge ordered acupuncturist Dr. Dongxin Ma to pay a $2.3 million fine for submitting fraudulent claims to the U.S. Veterans Administration. Ma is accused of billing the VA for 61 hours of treatment in a single day. (See Video)

Sabine superintendent of schools, Stacey Brice, has announced his retirement after 20 years at the post and over 40 years in education. (More)

➤ The Houston Housing Authority approved a deal to swap land with a church in the Independence Heights neighborhood, potentially clearing the way for a 260-unit, mixed-income apartment complex as housing costs rise in the area. (See Data)

Edinburg: Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, a prominent aid group along the Mexican border, has asked a Texas judge to block the deposition of one of the organization’s leaders. (Details)

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Texas Sports

Former Longhorn Scottie Scheffler remains the betting favorite to win the British Open after two days of golf. Scheffler had an excellent second day to push him to 4th place in the tournament at two under par. (More)

The Houston Texans kicked off their 2024 training camp on Thursday. Storms were present in Houston just before camp started but cleared when the team started practicing. (See video)

The Texas Longhorns are projected to finish second in the conference in the SEC’s annual media poll. Texas A&M finished ninth. (More)

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M.D. Says “Stop Eating These 3 Foods – They’re Like Super Glue for Fat”

We’ve been told our whole lives to eat certain fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to stay in good health.

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➤ DatingAdvice.com released survey results ranking how attractive degrees from certain universities are to potential mates. Texas A&M leads schools in the state, ranking 34th overall. (See Rankings)

A ranking of U.S. cities with the highest quality of life has Allen, Texas, at 59th overall and 1st in the state, followed by Frisco at 62nd overall. Pharr and Pasadena are at the bottom of the rankings. (More)

Baby bull sharks are moving into Texas and Alabama bays, increasing their population five times over in some areas, as water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico have risen to bull-shark-comfort levels. (Details)

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The Polling Station

Did Friday’s global IT outage impact you directly?


  1. Yes
  2. No

 

Friday’s Results:

How many cups of coffee do you drink a day?

  1. One: 31.8%
  2. Three: 27.2%
  3. Zero: 21.5%
  4. Four: 9.1%
  5. Too many to count: 5.3%
  6. Five: 5.0%
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