Uvalde Police Chief Resigns

Uvalde Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez announced his resignation just days after the city’s independent investigation cleared the officers involved in the Robb Elementary school shooting of wrongdoing.

Rodriguez was vacationing in Arizona on May 24, 2022, when an armed teen killed nineteen children and two teachers. In his resignation letter, he did not mention the shooting and focused on starting a new chapter in his career.

Residents expressed outrage over the sudden resignation and demanded further accountability from the city council and District Attorney Christina Mitchell. No officers have been officially charged in connection to the tragic incident.

Courts Affirm Parental Rights

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Texas law requiring parental consent for minors to obtain birth control.

The unanimous decision affirmed a 2022 ruling that ended confidential access to contraceptives for Texas teens through federally funded family planning clinics.

The three judges said the federal Title X family planning services conflicted with Texas law, which requires parents to be involved with their children’s medical care. The case was brought by a Texas man who claimed his rights as a father trying to raise three daughters were being violated.

Texas Braces for Eclipse Mania

Total eclipse mania is taking over Texas. Counties and cities are encouraging residents to stock up on essentials, such as food and gas, and multiple school districts have canceled classes.

A mass influx of visitors is expected to converge along the path of totality, resulting in state authorities and first responders prepping roadways for logistical challenges.

To alleviate any concerns, check out this list of ten things to consider before April 8.

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➤ Austin: Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has launched an investigative committee to look into the cause of Panhandle wildfires. The investigation is expected to be completed by May 1. (See Details)

➤ Houston: A 17,400 square-foot mansion owned by the late billionaire developer Gerald D. Hines sold for an undisclosed price, but it’s thought to be the second-most expensive home sale in the city’s history. It was listed at $20 million. (See Photos)

➤ Frisco: Pinball wizards from around the world are gearing up for the annual Texas Pinball Festival from March 14-17. This year’s event will host 400 machines in a 40,000 square foot space and has routinely welcomed celebrities such as Lord of the Rings actor John Rhys-Davies. (Get Details Here)

➤ Tyler: USA Today has ranked the Rose City as Texas’ No. 1 spot for people to move to. Ranking factors include high life expectancy, low crime, good school quality, and low housing costs. (More)

➤ San Angelo: A pizza oven explosion at a local shop blew the shop owner off his feet, giving him multiple burns across his body. He says divine intervention saved his life. (See Video)

➤ Hidalgo County: Five cities within the county have received $25 million under the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The funds will be used for various infrastructure projects, including $250K for Karnes City Sheriff’s Office and over $7M for McAallen’s airport. (See the list of Projects)

➤ The Houston Texans signed a two-year deal for Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter. The pass rusher signed with the Texans for $48 million after finishing his Viking season with 16.5 sacks. (More)

➤ Dallas Mavericks’ Lula Doncic completed yet another triple-double in a 127-92 win against the Chicago Bulls, finishing with 14 assists and 12 rebounds. (Look at the Stats)

➤ The Texas Longhorns baseball team opened a ten-game home stand with a 7-1 victory over the Incarnate Word Cardinals. (See Details)

➤ Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced flight cuts and a pause in hiring pilots due to Boeing’s inability to deliver new aircraft. Southwest says it’s adjusting capacity to deal with the ongoing issue. (More)

➤ The United Kingdom signed a “statement of mutual cooperation” with Texas, as trade deals at the federal level continue to stall. The partnership seeks to improve cooperation in aerospace, tech advancements, and green energy. (Get the Details)

➤ Public jet company JSX is running a lottery to for a seat on an “eclipse flight” from Dallas. Flight 4824 is set to depart Dallas Love Field by 1:00 pm and will travel along the path of April 8’s total solar eclipse. The sweepstakes will close by the end of today. (Enter Here)

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➤ Austin: Nearly eighty musicians have officially pulled out of the city’s South by Southwest festival in protest of the U.S. Army’s event sponsorship. Governor Abbott told the exiting musicians “not to come back” to Texas in a post on X. (See who Left)

➤ Sugar Land: Local dental office Smile Texas got an unusual promotional boost from South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who released a video on X praising their work on her teeth. Some commentators labeled it the weirdest infomercial they’ve seen. (Watch it here)

➤ A Dallas man who lived in an iron lung since the 1950s died at age 78. After surviving polio, Paul Alexander was placed into the lung machine and still achieved life milestones, including starting his own legal practice. (Read his story)

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 Which egg style makes for the perfect Texas breakfast?

1. Scrambled
2. Fried
3. Poached
4. Boiled
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6. None

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