Texans Rack Up Olympic Medals

With just a few days left before the Olympics end, Texas athletes have racked up numerous medals, including some notable performances you might not have heard about.

DFW residents Vincent Hancock and Conner Prince finished first and second in men’s skeet shooting, and Hancock teamed up with Keller’s Austen Smith to take silver in mixed skeet shooting.

Smith also won bronze in the women’s skeet competition.

Former Aggie Fred Kerley took bronze in the 100-meter dash, adding to his silver medal in the same event at the Tokyo Olympics.

And UT Alum Ryan Crouser won gold in the men’s shot put, becoming the first to win the event in three consecutive Olympics.

Developer Who Faked Vanishing Faces Fraud Charges

Brett Detamore, a Houston developer who faked his disappearance last year, has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges for allegedly embezzling at least $1.5 million from investors.

Prosecutors claim he used fraudulent invoices to divert funds meant for real estate projects to personal luxuries like Super Bowl tickets.

If convicted, Detamore faces up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and full restitution. His initial court appearance is scheduled for August 12.

Austin Tops List of Sweatiest U.S. Cities

Austin is the sweatiest city in America, according to a report by home repair website Thumbtack.

The ranking was based on requests for air conditioning-related services in major metropolitan areas from May to June 2024.

Other Texas metros, including Dallas-Fort Worth (4th) and Houston (9th), also ranked in the top ten, alongside Atlanta, Charlotte, and Washington, D.C.

The report suggests that recent heat waves and the high costs associated with keeping homes cool in these cities influenced the rankings.

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➤ The state is awarding $156 million to public transit agencies across the state to expand services and provide additional transportation options, including over 150 new buses. (See Details)

➤ Laredo: A post office has been renamed in honor of three fallen soldiers, including Lance Cpl. David Lee Espinoza, one of the 13 U.S. servicemembers to die in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. (More)

➤ Houston: A 21-year-old man was arrested just after midnight on Sunday morning for posing as a police officer and attempting to stop vehicles with his white Ford Taurus equipped with red and blue lights. (See Photo)

➤ Waxahachie: A couple is recovering in a local hospital after their home was destroyed by a propane gas explosion early Friday morning. (See Photos)

➤ El Paso: The city settled a lawsuit filed by the U.S. government accusing it of impounding and selling soldiers’ vehicles in violation of federal law. Two contractors the city works with are also on the hook for damages, civil penalties, and legal fees. (See Details)

➤ Dallas: A crane fell off an 18-wheeler that crashed on an overpass connecting I-20 and Highway 360. The driver was transported to a local hospital, and the overpass was shut down until repairs are completed. (See Video)

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➤ Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles took bronze and silver in the women’s floor exercise event. The star gymnasts train together at the World Champions Centre outside Houston. (More)

➤ The Houston Astros have announced that veteran starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will miss his second straight full season. McCullers was a key piece of the Astros’ 2017 championship team, but his career has been mired with injuries since then. (More)

➤ Former Aggies Shamier Little and Bryce Deadmon set a world record in the 4×400-meter mixed relay event during a qualifying heat on Friday, but they finished second to the Netherlands the following day after a stunning performance by Dutch sprinter Femke Bol. (More)

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➤ According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Texas is expected to outpace the national economy despite a slowing growth rate and reduced job forecasts for 2024. (See Details)

➤ The Federal Communications Commission approved AST SpaceMobile’s launch of five commercial satellites, enabling space-based cellular broadband for smartphones in the U.S. (More)

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➤ A kitten was rescued from a storm drain Friday morning thanks to the teamwork of the Marshall police, fire department, and animal control. (See Photos)

➤ Chainsaw artist Ralph Nash is transforming dead trees into sculptures for Wood County homeowners, creating unique art pieces like eagles and stallions. (Watch Video)

➤ A $45,000 smoker stolen from South BBQ & Kitchen in San Antonio was recovered and returned within a day, thanks to social media tips and help from local police. (See Photos)

➤ Copperas Cove police corralled three loose horses and are seeking their owners. They humorously requested owners bring leashes when claiming the “equine escape artists.” (See Photo)

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