➤ Sen. Ted Cruz leads Rep. Colin Allred 50% to 46% in the race for U.S. Senate, according to a new poll conducted by the New York Times and Siena College. (See Details)
➤ Katy: The city council rejected a permit for a 500-megawatt battery storage facility after residents cited concerns about safety and environmental risks, as well as the proposed site’s proximity to the high school. (More)
➤ New Braunfels: Police are looking for criminals who used a stolen U-Haul truck to rob a bike shop of e-bikes and batteries worth over $60,000. (More)
➤ Pharr: U.S. Customs officials seized nearly 15,000 pounds of hog plum and passion fruit at the border Sunday. The barred imports can carry destructive pests like fruit flies. (See Photo)
➤ Houston: Several Southwest Airlines flights were diverted from Hobby Airport last week to Austin, San Antonio, and New Orleans after runway construction and an air show featuring the Blue Angels temporarily prevented landings. (See Details)
➤ Padre Island: The National Park Service is asking for public feedback about plans to reduce the feral swine and antelope populations, which are disturbing sea turtles and bird nests along the coast. (See Details)
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