Musk Relocating Companies To Texas

Elon Musk announced he will move the headquarters of his companies SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter) from California to Texas in response to a new California law that bars schools from notifying parents if their child identifies as transgender.

Musk said he warned California Gov. Gavin Newsom that “laws of this nature would force families and companies to leave California to protect their children.”

He said the passage of AB 1955 was “the final straw,” adding that he’s also “had enough of dodging gangs of violent drug addicts just to get in and out of the building” housing the X corporate offices in San Francisco.

SpaceX will move its headquarters to Brownsville, while X will move from San Francisco to Austin. In 2021, Musk moved the electric automaker Tesla from Palo Alto, California, to Austin.

Abbott Speaks at RNC 

Governor Abbott delivered a primetime speech last night at the Republican National Convention. 

The night’s theme was “Make America Strong Again,” and the governor’s speech highlighted the need for a president who will secure the southern border and enforce immigration laws.

“The President’s most sacred duty is to secure our country,” Abbott said. “Joe Biden deserted his duty on his first day in office. He gutted President Trump’s policies, and the result has been catastrophic.”

House Rep. Monica de la Cruz (R-TX) also spoke about immigration at the convention last night, saying, “There’s nothing compassionate about open borders.” 

Former president Trump will officially accept the Republican nomination for president tonight. 

‘Satanic’ Statue Beheaded 

A controversial statue at the University of Houston, previously labeled “satanic” by anti-abortion groups, was decapitated last week, captured in newly released security footage.

The 18-foot-tall statue named “Witness” depicts a woman with thick braids in the shape of a ram’s horns and a lace collar resembling that worn by the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a staunch abortion rights advocate.

The security video doesn’t clearly identify the culprit. The sculptor, Shahzia Sikander, told the university she doesn’t want the statue repaired.

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➤ Huntsville: The U.S. Supreme Court halted the execution of death row inmate Ruben Gutierrez, convicted of participating in the 1998 killing of an 85-year-old woman who had $600,000 in her Brownsville mobile home. Gutierrez has requested a DNA evidence analysis he believes will exonerate him. (See Details)

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➤ Floresville: A fiber optics company hit a gas main line while working in a residential area, causing an explosion that severely damaged a nearby house. No one was hurt, but nearby residents were evacuated. (See Photo)

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➤ Whitehouse: Police chief Jereld Frank Brewer was arrested for DWI after an accident on Saturday and has been placed on administrative leave. (More)

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➤ Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien scored a run and orchestrated a double play in Tuesday’s All-Star Game that saw the American League prevail over the National League 5-3. Rangers closer Kirby Yates helped secure the game by pitching a scoreless eighth inning, striking out two. (See Video)

➤ The director of officiating for the Southeastern Conference said teams would be penalized for displaying the “Horns Down” gesture when competing against the University of Texas this season if it’s determined the gesture is intended to taunt an opposing player. (See Details)

➤ Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving broke his left hand during an offseason workout and underwent surgery on Tuesday. The team has not given a timetable for the 32-year-old’s return. (More)

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➤ Satellite images of Houston before and after Hurricane Beryl offer a visual testament to the severe impact of over 2 million people losing power. (See Images) 

➤ A San Antonio boy has entered the USA Mullet Championships with his “Texas Waterfall” hairstyle. Inspired by his uncle, nine-year-old Avery Quiroz has been growing his mullet for two years. (See Photos)

➤ A large, injured loggerhead sea turtle, covered in algae resembling a green dress, was found on Galveston’s East Beach. Rescuers took it to a sea turtle hospital for treatment of its missing flipper and cracked shell. (See Photos)

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1. Hot
2. Iced
3. Neither

Wednesday’s Results:

How do you typically make coffee?

1. 1. Drip coffee maker: 26.4%
   2. K-Cups: 21.4%
   3. I don’t drink coffee: 13.1%
   4. Percolator: 6.0%
   5. French press: 5.7%
   6. Other method: 5.7%
   7. Espresso maker: 5.7%
   8. Pour-over: 5.6%
   9. Instant: 5.4%
   10. Cold brew: 4.9%

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