Texas May Bus Migrants To ICE

Texas officials are reportedly considering a plan to transport illegal immigrants directly to ICE holding centers for expedited deportation as part of Operation Lone Star.

The move would mark a significant departure from the state’s current practice of busing migrants to so-called sanctuary cities, a strategy to highlight the need for enhanced border security and the effects of illegal immigration.

Although Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to comment on the proposal, Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s designated border czar, expressed interest in collaborating with Texas on the initiative.

“We’re going to help them finish this job and secure Texas, and we’re going to work in partnership,” Homan said.

ERCOT Says Grid Is Ready for Extreme Cold

The meteorologist for ERCOT, Texas’ power grid operator, has predicted a warmer-than-average winter but cautioned about an increased risk of extreme cold, similar to the conditions that caused widespread outages in February 2021.

During a Tuesday board meeting, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas sought to reassure Texans that the grid is prepared for an event similar to Winter Storm Uri, highlighting 3,000 weatherization inspections and the addition of over 10,000 megawatts of new power generation since 2021.

Critics, however, warned that natural gas plants have not been sufficiently winterized and contended that too many energy-inefficient homes and buildings are straining the grid.

We’re “better off than we were in February 2021 but not out of the woods,” said Doug Lewin, who authors a newsletter and hosts a podcast on the Texas energy market.

Lubbock Man Ran 7 Marathons In 7 Days on 7 Continents

Mike Rogers, a 71-year-old from Lubbock, completed the Great World Race last month, running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days to raise money for charity.

“They all think I’m crazy. My friends, my family, my church—everyone thinks I’m insane,” Rogers said.

The race began on a glacier in Antarctica and took him through Cape Town, Perth, Istanbul, Cartagena, and Miami. Along the way, he endured blisters, freezing rain, and 100-degree heat.

One of only 55 or so participants to compete in this year’s race, “More Miles Mike” said running has helped him manage his blood pressure and asthma. “As long as I’m running, I feel great,” he said. 

➤ Palestine: A ceremony was held Tuesday to celebrate the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at a local fire station. It’s the first such box in East Texas and the fifth in the state. (Watch Video)

➤ San Antonio: Brad Simpson has been charged with murder following the disappearance of his wife, real estate agent Suzanne Simpson. She went missing Oct. 6 after neighbors reported seeing the couple in a physical altercation. (More)

➤ Liberty County Judge Jay H. Knight has vowed to address a spate of recent attacks by stray dogs. “It’s a horrible situation,” said resident Amanda Jordan. (Watch Video)

➤ Houston: A senior living apartment complex was given until Nov. 26 to resolve a rat infestation. Residents interviewed by a local TV station reported becoming sick from the smell of dead rats and being fearful of eviction if they complained to management. (More)

➤ San Antonio: A new flyover connecting eastbound Loop 1604 to westbound I-10 opened to drivers Tuesday, marking a major development in a construction project that has lasted more than a year. TxDOT expects at least two more flyovers to open at the interchange next year. (Watch Video)

➤ Terlingua: A 56-year-old North Texas woman exploring Big Bend Ranch State Park with her husband last week was found after going missing for more than 30 hours. She had walked 20 miles from where she was last seen. (See Details)

➤ Austin: The University of Texas is looking for donors to fund the construction of new dormitories for 1,000 undergraduate students and up to 350 graduate law students. (More)

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➤ The Houston Rockets have secured the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed in the NBA Cup. They will face the Golden State Warriors in the quarterfinals, while the Dallas Mavericks will be the No. 4 seed and face the Oklahoma City Thunder. (See Bracket)

➤ Dallas Stars star forward Tyler Seguin will miss four to six months after undergoing surgery on his hip. (More)

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➤ The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has apologized to students after its annual Christmas card contest faced criticism over allegations that the winning entry was created using artificial intelligence. (See Card)

➤ Scientists discovered a new bee species in Texas and Oklahoma that is described as “sparkly blue” and likes to collect pollen from tomato plants. (See Photos)

➤ A 14-year-old girl from Corpus Christi went viral for her shadowboxing moves at a cheerleading competition at AT&T Stadium. ‘Mighty’ Mia Pinney is the top-ranked boxer in the nation for her weight class. (Watch Video)

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