Good Morning! On this day in 1936, actor Frederic Forrest was born in Waxahachie. He is best known for his roles in several films directed by Francis Ford Coppola, including The Conversation (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979), and One from the Heart (1981).
Recent snowy owl sightings across the Midwest and as far south as Kentucky suggest the Arctic raptors could venture to Texas this winter. In the past 100 years, there have only been 13 documented sightings.
Which city in each state fits the Hallmark movie mold—snow-dusted streets, glowing storefronts, and just enough small-town charm? On today’sFlyover Podcast, Ayla Brown breaks down a new study highlighting the towns most likely to inspire a real-life Hallmark holiday story. Tune in here.
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Mexican Navy Aircraft Crashes Near Galveston
A Mexican Navy aircraft on a medical mission crashed yesterday afternoon near the Galveston Causeway. Two passengers were rescued, while five have been confirmed dead, including a two-year-old child. One remains missing as of press time.
Eight people—four naval officers and four others—were aboard the King Air ANX 1209 when it crashed during its approach. The flight was sponsored by the Michou y Mau Foundation, an organization that helps children with severe burns receive advanced treatment at Shriners in Galveston.
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident, deploying dive teams and drones for the search and rescue effort.
The FAA, Texas Department of Public Safety, and Mexican Navy are investigating the crash. Fog conditions limited visibility to half a mile at the time of the crash.
Electricity Rates Up 30% Since 2021
Average electricity rates in Texas have increased by 30% since 2021, and they’re projected to rise another 29% by 2030, according to a recent study by the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI).
The organization highlighted large-scale investments in transmission and distribution as the primary driver of increased rates. “That’s how they get paid,” said Sandie Haverlah, president of the Texas Consumer Association. “Build a new line, get paid. Put in more equipment, get paid.”
Power grid operator ERCOT has projected that peak demand could reach 150,000 megawatts by 2035. At last month’s Texas Energy Summit in Austin, consultant Doug Lewin attributed the growth to industrial users, such as data center and cryptocurrency mining operators.
Earlier this year, TEPRI found that 65% of low-income Texans engaged in “energy-limiting behaviors,” such as turning off their air conditioning or heating to save money on their electricity bills. “This is a threat to public health,” said Lewin. “This is not okay. We need to solve this problem.”
Texas Tech Expanding Weather Forecast System
State lawmakers allocated $24 million to Texas Tech University to expand an advanced weather forecasting system in the aftermath of this summer’s flash floods. The project aims to equip decision-makers with real-time data, enabling them to determine the best course of action during severe weather events.
Over the next two years, a team of professors plans to add more than 40 weather stations to the 25-year-old West Texas Mesonet (WTM), a network of over 170 such stations west of I-35. Automated rain gauges and high-resolution radars will also be installed in strategic locations.
The WTM’s expanded data collection capacity will enable the development of a highly specific forecast up to two days in the future by running 100 simulations four times a day.
“With all those new measurements, we’re augmenting and reducing the uncertainty of what the starting point is for that system,” said Professor of Atmospheric Science John Schroeder.
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➤ Marlin: The town’s volunteer fire department purchased its first-ever new fire engine with funding from the Texas A&M Forest Service and the local emergency services district. The $402,000 pumper tanker can transport 3,000 gallons of water. (More)
➤ Bexar County: Two deputies were shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call on Sunday. The officers, who are expected to recover, killed the suspect when they returned fire. (More)
➤ Houston: Texas EquuSearch has joined the effort to find Sydney Marquez, a 24-year-old El Paso woman who was last seen in Houston’s Asiatown on the night of Dec. 11. (More)
➤ Dallas: Demetrius Rogers, 18, was arrested in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man at a DART station last Thursday night. Rogers and his brother reportedly said “excuse me” to the victim as they passed him and his children, to which he replied, “excuse you.” (See Details)
➤ Laredo: A 308-foot flagpole near the Juárez-Lincoln International Bridge was removed Friday. It was installed in 2002 at the former David B. Barkley Plaza, which was replaced with a motor bank that has since been abandoned. (More)
➤ Waco: Judge Dianne Hensley, a justice of the peace who was disciplined by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for refusing to officiate same-sex weddings, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. (More)
➤ Dallas: The upscale Preston Hollow neighborhood is restricting access to confirmed residents and guests of the community to limit traffic associated with one homeowner’s viral Christmas lights display. (See Details)
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➤ Texas Tech moved up four spots to No. 15 in this week’s Top 25 men’s basketball poll after beating Duke, while the Houston Cougars remained at No. 8. (See Poll)
➤ Jerry Jones admitted he’s partially responsible for the Cowboys’ lack of success over the last three decades following their loss to the Chargers on Sunday night: “I’m very disappointed that the way we’re structured, and my role, puts us here tonight.” (More)
➤ Texas Tech women’s basketball defeated Baylor 61-60, ending a 31-game losing streak against the Lady Bears that stretched back to 2011. (More)
➤ The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Wizards 124-113 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to six games, their longest since 2019. They face the league-leading Thunder tonight. (More)
➤ Dallas Mavericks rookie phenom Cooper Flagg turned 19 on Sunday. He scored 526 points as an 18-year-old, trailing only LeBron James and Kobe Bryant—who entered the NBA right out of high school—for the most points scored at that age. (More)
➤ Talky AI Budsdeliver crystal-clear sound, smart voice assistance, and hands-free convenience in one sleek design. Whether you’re taking calls, listening to music, or using AI on the go, these earbuds make everyday tasks easier—without the high price of big-name brands. (SHOP NOW)
➤ Sally’s Apizza, a Connecticut pizza chain founded in 1938, plans to open 45 locations in Texas in the next few years, according to a 38-page expansion plan posted to its website. (More)
➤ A 70,667-square-foot sports entertainment complex is coming to Aledo next year. The $5 million Aledo Racquet Club will include pickleball and tennis courts, an exercise facility, a restaurant and pro shop, and Twitch, a company that provides hitting and pitching analytics for baseball and softball players. (More)
➤ Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly considering Austin as a potential site for a $1 billion manufacturing and logistics center for Blue Origin Enterprises, his Washington-based rocket company that has a launch pad near Van Horn. (More)
➤ Paul Hayden Developments of Katy is building a 3,100-home master-planned community on a 1,074-acre tract in Liberty County. “The county in that area is really growing,” said CEO Paul Garza. (More)
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➤ Texas A&M won last month’s Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest in Nebraska, besting Oklahoma State and a handful of other Texas schools, including last year’s champions, West Texas A&M. The Aggies have accumulated 17 national titles in meat judging. (See Details)
➤ Former Smith County fire marshal Connie McCoy-Wasson is celebrating Christmas with dozens of handmade decorations displayed at her home in Troup. Her collection includes candy canes made out of PVC pipe, a gingerbread house made out of plywood, and a life-sized sleigh. (Watch Video)
➤ Issac Garza, a 16-year-old Harlingen resident who was treated for a rare blood disorder at South Texas Health System in San Antonio at the age of 7, has collected more than 12,000 gifts for patients through Issac’s Angels Toy Drive, which he started after he was discharged. (More)
➤ The Harris County Flood Control District purchased a $244,000 “Marsh Master” to manage 2,500 miles of bayous, creeks, and drainage channels. “This is going to allow us to get into areas we’ve never been able to access before with operational machinery like this,” said Chief Infrastructure and Operations Officer Jason Krahn. (Watch Video)
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Mexican Navy Aircraft Crashes Near Galveston
