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Texas is bursting with flavors, and this year’s Texas Michelin Guide recognizes some of the best places in the state to enjoy a good meal. Check out the details in today’s Roundup section.
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Texas Couples Ride Out Hurricane in Jamaica
At least two newlywed couples from Texas weathered Hurricane Melissa as it slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday. The massive storm is expected to hit Bermuda this evening after wreaking havoc in the Caribbean, where it claimed at least 36 lives.
Hunter and Kasydee Bishop of Tyler arrived at their resort in Montego Bay on Oct. 20. They learned about the approaching storm on Friday, shortly before their planned departure. Their flight was canceled, and the resort began boarding up windows and making preparations for landfall.
“We went from sort of panicking to get out of here, to just having to accept the fact that we’re going to be stuck here,” Hunter said. “As long as we’re together, we’re going to be OK,” he added.
The island’s international airports are expected to reopen for commercial flights this morning.
John Wesley and Wendy Smith of Jarrell also rode out the storm after arriving in Jamaica last week for their destination wedding. Smith praised the efforts of the resort staff to protect guests: “They worked through the entire night preparing and just trying to protect us.”
Mavs, Stars Sue Each Other Over AAC
Within a span of 12 hours on Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars sued each other over a dispute related to the maintenance and operation of the American Airlines Center, the city-owned arena that both teams have leased through 2031.
The Mavericks allege the Stars breached their contract with the city of Dallas by relocating their corporate headquarters to Frisco in 2003. While the city didn’t object to the move at the time, its attorneys agreed with the Mavericks after they raised the issue last year.
Since then, the Mavericks have withheld the Stars’ share of arena proceeds. The Mavericks claim the Stars backed out of a deal that would have required them to play at the AAC through 2061 and obligated the city and the Mavericks to pay for a $300 million renovation.
“To put it plainly, the Stars are holding the American Airlines Center hostage,” the Mavericks stated in their filing. In response, the Stars accused the Mavericks of orchestrating a “hostile takeover” that relegates the NHL team to “the role of a mere tenant.”
Texas Michelin Guide Honors 140 Restaurants
The second annual Texas Michelin Guide was announced Tuesday night at the Wortham Theater Center in Houston, honoring 140 restaurants with a coveted star, Bib Gourmand, or Recommended designation from the French tire company’s secretive rating service.
Eighteen restaurants earned a 1-star rating, up from 15 last year. No restaurant earned a 2- or 3-star rating. Austin has seven 1-star restaurants, Houston has six, San Antonio has three, and Dallas has two. The additions to this year’s guide are Mamani in Dallas—which has been open for less than two months—and San Antonio’s Isidore and Nicosi.
For the less prestigious Bib Gourmand and Recommended recognitions, the Austin metro again led the way with 46 (17 Bib Gourmand, 29 Recommended), followed by Houston (22 and 16), Dallas (6 and 18), San Antonio (6 and 7), and Fort Worth (1 and 3).
“This year’s Texas selection emphasizes the many talents across your communities who continue to rise above with culinary innovation and passion that is palpable,” said Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, during Tuesday’s ceremony.
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➤ Pasadena: A seven-hour standoff between ICE agents and three illegal immigrants barricaded in a home drew a large crowd of onlookers on Tuesday. A statement from the agency said the officers “were taunted and called names for simply enforcing our nation’s laws.” (More)
➤ Uvalde CISD: The district has released 45,000 more pages of records related to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting. Last month, officials indicated that an additional 1 million pages would be forthcoming, but Tuesday’s release stated that about 700,000 of these pages were duplicates, junk mail, or routine correspondence. (More)
➤ The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday that judges cannot be sanctioned by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for refusing to perform same-sex weddings. The case stems from the commission’s 2019 sanction of McLennan County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley. (More)
➤ San Marcos: Despite local tornado warnings during last weekend’s storms, the city’s warning sirens were not activated due to a software update. A manual override option has since been enabled. (More)
➤ Hidalgo County: Border Patrol agents arrested a person trying to smuggle 163 reptiles and other animals into Mexico last week. Among the confiscated reptiles were 24 royal pythons, 11 spotted salamanders, 10 sick red eye tree frogs, and 3 bearded dragons. (More)
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➤ SportsCenter will broadcast live from UTSA tonight before the Roadrunners’ football game against Tulane at the Alamodome. (More)
➤ The Dallas Stars signed defenseman Thomas Harley to an eight-year extension that will pay him about $10.6 million annually. The 24-year-old is currently second in ice time, averaging 23 minutes a game. (More)
➤ The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is banning foreign exchange students from participating in high school varsity sports beginning next year. Supporters hope the move frees up roster spots and playing time for local kids who may otherwise struggle to secure a consistent role. (More)
➤ Texas State lost 20-52 to James Madison on Tuesday night, giving up 247 rushing yards on defense. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, UTEP lost to Kennesaw State 20-33 on Tuesday, giving up touchdowns on a fumble and a punt return. The Miners fall to 2-6 on the season. (More)
➤ Dallas Mavericks backup guard Brandon Williams was arrested for marijuana possession at DFW International Airport on Saturday, according to a police incident report. (More)
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Texas Couples Ride Out Hurricane in Jamaica
