➤ Houston: Police chief Troy Finner pledged to restore public trust after more than 264,000 cases were dropped and never investigated during an eight-year period due to a “lack of personnel.” (More)
➤ Del Rio: State officials have partnered with five construction firms to continue building the border wall in six counties, totaling $1.28 billion in contracts. Texas is the only state that’s building its own border wall. (See the Map)
➤ Austin: City officials warn dog owners to avoid the green algae growing in nearby lakes. While it’s not as deadly as the 2019 blooms, residents are expected to treat the growth as toxic and keep their pets away from the water. (Video)
➤ Boca Chica: SpaceX is running final engine control tests in preparation for its third Starship flight. The company hopes to launch the world’s largest rocket next week on March 14. (More)
➤ Lubbock was ranked as the third cheapest location in the U.S. to buy gas, with an average cost of $2.85, according to AAA. The travel group said Texas had the lowest average gas prices in the nation. (Video)
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