Good Morning! On this day in 1931, actor Larry Hagman was born in Fort Worth. He is best known for his role as oil baron J.R. Ewing in the primetime TV soap opera Dallas.
A backup quarterback sparked Texas Tech to a big win on Saturday. Learn more about the school’s offseason recruiting spree in Et Cetera.
Imagine if the surgery your child desperately needed didn’t exist where you live. Today’s sponsor, Mercy Ships, brings that hope to life for families who once had nowhere else to turn.
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State Leads Nation In Job Growth
A report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Texas led the nation in job gains over the previous 12 months, adding 195,600 nonfarm payroll jobs.
Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the gains while noting his appointment of a director for the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office. The office aims to help keep the job growth going by slashing regulations and increasing state agencies’ efficiency.
In August, Texas added 17,600 nonfarm jobs—the most of any state—and reported its labor force grew to 15.9 million.
Two Texas universities rank in the top 100 schools in the world for entrepreneurs, with the University of Texas at Austin in the top 10, according to a Pitchbook study.
The University of Texas at Austin ranks No. 8 and Texas A&M at No. 76 in the report that analyzed colleges for the amount of venture capital raised by their alumni.
In the past decade, the University of Texas has produced 850 graduates who have helped launch 774 venture capital-backed companies, raising a combined $24 billion from investors.
Texas A&M has graduated 253 students involved in 233 companies, raising $5.8 billion. You can see the full report and rankings here.
$140M Cotton Bowl Upgrades Await Fairgoers
After 18 months of construction and $140 million in upgrades, the newly renovated Cotton Bowl will take center stage when the State Fair of Texas opens on Friday at Fair Park in Dallas.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Saturday, with local leaders upbeat about the prospects of attracting more top-level events throughout the year.
The largest renovation in the venue’s 95 years included doubling the size of the main concourse, adding 14 escalators, expanding restrooms, and redesigning concession stands.
Stadium visitors can also expect improved Wi-Fi during their visits.
When was the last time you had a doctor’s appointment? Perhaps you had to wait a few weeks or even months… But what if there was no appointment to be found? No doctors to treat you, and no healing possible? Sadly, this is the reality for many in the world:
Globally, 5 billion people lack access to surgical care
In sub-Saharan Africa, there is only one surgeon for every 200,000 people
For 45 years, Mercy Ships has been meeting this need. With state-of-the-art hospital ships, they provide safe surgery to children and adults living with treatable conditions—and it’s completely free of charge.
One of those children is Umu, who was born with a dangerous tumor on her neck. As she grew, eating became more difficult. Her mother, Yei, worried that soon breathing would get harder.
As Umu’s family searched for help, the tumor continued to grow. Surgery felt unreachable—until hope arrived!
➤ Dallas: More than 1,800 flights were delayed and hundreds were canceled at Dallas Fort Worth and Dallas Love Field airports on Friday due to telecommunication problems. (More)
➤ Houston: Hundreds waited in long lines to honor the late Charlie Kirk and kick off the Texas Youth Summit on Friday night. (See Photos)
➤ Corpus Christi: The tallest building in South Texas, the One Shoreline Plaza, received a foreclosure notice after the owner allegedly defaulted on a $24 million loan. (More)
➤ Southlake: Six people were injured after a four-door sedan plowed into Duff’s Famous Wings. (More)
➤ Denton: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called on the University of North Texas to investigate a teacher who allegedly told a student to leave class after complaining about fellow students cheering the assassination of Charlie Kirk. (More)
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➤ A 24-point fourth quarter surge led by backup quarterback Will Hammond lifted No. 17 Texas Tech to a 34-10 road win over No. 16 Utah on Saturday. (More)
➤ Eric McAlister’s 254 receiving yards and three touchdowns powered TCU past SMU 35-24 in the last scheduled Battle for the Iron Skillet. (More)
➤ In other college football action, Baylor hosted Arizona State while Texas welcomed Sam Houston. (Scores)
➤ The Dallas Stars kicked off the NHL preseason with a 2-1 shootout win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. (Recap)
➤ The Dallas Cowboys face the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in NFL games today. (Schedule)
One day, Umu’s mother heard about Mercy Ships and the chance for her daughter to receive free surgery.
Hoping to find help, Umu’s family traveled to the hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, and met with doctors. Realizing the severity of the young girl’s situation, they jumped into action.
The tumor was removed, likely saving Umu’s life. She has since been able to eat more easily, and her health is improving. Today, she and her family can let go of fear and embrace a future filled with hope.
➤ Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington will close one of its iconic attractions: the 1981-built Conquistador swinging boat ride. (More)
➤ South Texas residents reported an increase in porcupine sightings, with one resident capturing the moment a “prickle pig” crossed the street. (See Photos)
➤ The unbeaten Texas Techfootball programspent millions in the offseason to upgrade its roster, with much of the investment focused on the defensive line. (More)
State Leads Nation In Job Growth
