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WEDNESDAY || 9/11/24
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From GoFundMe: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Wolfgang Niedert. To honor his lifelong dedication to education and philanthropy, we ask that memorial contributions be made to a college fund for his beloved daughters, Sophie (9) and Oliva (5). In this time of overwhelming sorrow, we are incredibly grateful for the love and support from those whose lives were touched by Wolfgang.
Personal note: Wolfgang and I have been friends for at least ten years, with Texas athletics being our top shared interest. I have known Wolfgang and Julie both very well and their darling daughters are precious. His loss was sudden and shocking. His philanthropic work in Eanes ISD, at UT and across our community was significant. His large network of friends across Austin and Texas is understandably devastated. We must lift up this family. I hope you will join Amy and I in supporting them at this time. You can support them here [ [link removed] ].
His obituary is here [ [link removed] ].
FUNERAL SCHEDULED: A funeral mass will be held for Wolfgang on Friday, Oct. 25 from 11am-12pm at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Austin.
TOP NEWS
“Francine comes closest to Houston before making Louisiana landfall,” Houston Chronicle's Justin Ballard — “Houston won’t be anywhere near the worst weather associated with Francine [ [link removed] ] this week as the storm makes its final approach to Louisiana on Wednesday.
But Southeast Texas is expected to contend with occasional wind-whipped showers and rough surf Wednesday. So when will the risk of coastal flooding along the upper Texas Gulf Coast dwindle?
Minimal rain threat for Houston
Scattered downpours are most likely to occur in the Houston metro area along and east of Interstate 45. Similar to the showers that pushed through Houston on Tuesday, Wednesday’s rain will likely be enough to result in wet roads and standing water — but don’t worry too much about street flooding. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph are possible at times as Francine bypasses Houston.
Along the coast, showers will continue, especially through the early afternoon. Downpours will be scattered at best and brief. Rainfall totals of an inch to 3 inches are expected, mainly from Galveston to Beaumont. Coastal flood alerts [ [link removed] ] will continue as water piles up along the shore. Areas that dealt with rising water during Tropical Storm Alberto in June are likely to see it again Wednesday.
Beach closures and flood-prone coastal roads may be affected by the 1 to 3 feet storm surge [ [link removed] ] forecast for the region. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are possible at times, but this will not be enough to result in prolific power outages." Houston Chronicle [ [link removed] ] ($)
“Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hours,” Texas Tribune's Pooja Salhotra — “Tropical Storm Francine could bring life-threatening storm surge, dangerous winds and high water on Texas roadways along the Gulf Coast, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday morning, urging Texans to heed advice from their local officials and remain vigilant because the storm could still change course.
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry issued a voluntary evacuation order [ [link removed] ] for the Bolivar Peninsula through Wednesday evening because flooding and high tides could hamper travel to and from the peninsula, leaving vulnerable people at-risk.
The storm is currently moving northeastward across the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane before making landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday. A storm surge warning is in effect for Sabine Pass, Texas, to the Mississippi-Alabama border, according to the National Hurricane Center [ [link removed] ]. Storm surge warnings and watches for the Texas coast from High Island southward were discontinued as of Tuesday afternoon.
The storm comes about two months after Hurricane Beryl [ [link removed] ] ripped through the Texas coast, knocking out power for millions of Texans and toppling trees and homes. Houston-area utility CenterPoint Energy came under fire [ [link removed] ] after that storm for failing to communicate clearly with customers and for not restoring power quickly enough. Some customers were without power for more than 10 days.
While minor power outages could occur with Francine, Abbott said power companies — including CenterPoint — would be expected to restore electricity within hours.
“CenterPoint knows they are under a microscope,” Abbott said during a Tuesday press conference in Austin. “This is their time to perform, their time to show they are living up to the promises they have made.”" Texas Tribune [ [link removed] ]
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DMN: “Lucky Texan wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, 7th-largest prize in game history” DMN [ [link removed] ] ($)
HOU CHRON: “Texas public schools rely on uncertified teachers amid staff shortage” Houston Chronicle [ [link removed] ] ($)
DMN: “Barbecue joint in Texas is one of the country's best new restaurants, says 'Bon Appétit'” DMN [ [link removed] ] ($)
TX TRIB: “Dan Patrick asks Senate to consider bills to unmask protesters, change runoff elections” Texas Tribune [ [link removed] ]
HOUSTON LANDING: “Bexar County will grant one-year appraisal reprieve to property owners who successfully contested a valuation” Houston Landing [ [link removed] ]
SA REPORT: “Bexar County will grant one-year appraisal reprieve to property owners who successfully contested a valuation” SA Report [ [link removed] ]
DMN: “DART fails to pass 2025 budget as appointees disagree on spending” DMN [ [link removed] ] ($)
FW REPORT: “City Council will consider $20M in new funding and bonds for Texas A&M Fort Worth” FW Report [ [link removed] ]
SAEN: “SAWS searching for lead pipes in its water system” SAEN [ [link removed] ] ($)
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE   
 > TX MONTHLY: "Ken Paxton Is Suing Texas Counties Over Voter-Registration Efforts. What’s Legal and What’s Not?" TX MONTHLY [ [link removed] ]
 > TPR: "Are greedy companies to blame for grocery inflation? We looked at the data" TPR [ [link removed] ]
 > MY RGV: "Texas AG continues effort to depose, shut down Catholic Charities" MYRGV [ [link removed] ]
 > TX TRIB: "Texas’ prison guard shortfall makes it harder for inmates to get reprieve from extreme indoor heat, critics say" TX TRIB [ [link removed] ]
 > TX TRIB: "Affected by Texas’ high home prices and rents? We want to talk to you" TX TRIB [ [link removed] ]
 > AP: "Francine becomes a hurricane as Louisiana residents brace for expected Wednesday landfall" AP [ [link removed] ]
 > TX TRIB: "Dallas juvenile detention center isolated kids and falsified documents, state investigation says" TX TRIB [ [link removed] ]
 > FWST: "New letter campaign demands full video of Anthony Johnson’s death in Tarrant County Jail" FWST [ [link removed] ]
 > EP TIMES: "Tropical Storm Francine could bring flooding, power outages to Texas" EP TIMES [ [link removed] ]
 > TX MONTHLY: "Goodbye to All That Foliage" TX MONTHLY [ [link removed] ]
 > EP TIMES: "How to watch replay of historic Polaris Dawn launch" EP TIMES [ [link removed] ]
 > TPR: "Progressive is the latest insurance company to stop offering homeowner coverage in Texas" TPR [ [link removed] ]
 > TPR: "Why this diabetes drug may be the answer to NASA search for radiation protection" TPR [ [link removed] ]
 > MRT: "Diamondback, Endeavor merge in $26 billion deal" MRT [ [link removed] ]
 > COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Texas needs 306,000 more homes to meet demand, experts say" COMMUNITY IMPACT [ [link removed] ]
EXTRA POINTS   
Last night's Texas sports scores:
  > WNBA: New York 105, Dallas 91
  > MLB: Athletics 4, Astros 3 Hou Chron recap [ [link removed] ] ($)
  > MLB: Diamondbacks 6, Rangers 0
Tonight's Texas sports schedule:
  > 2:40pm: MLB: Rangers at Diamondbacks
  > 7:10pm: MLB: Athletics at Astros
DALLAS COWBOYS: “Jerry Jones: When Cowboys have had NFL's highest-paid player, 'we've won Super Bowls' DMN [ [link removed] ] ($)
TEXAS FOOTBALL: Bohls: “Texas football: Steve Sarkisian gets an 'A' after Michigan win" Houston Chronicle [ [link removed] ] ($)
UTSA FOOTBALL: “UTSA looking to regroup after lopsided loss at Texas State" SAEN [ [link removed] ] ($)
TEXAS RANGERS: “Texas Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom scheduled to make season debut after 16-month recovery” DMN [ [link removed] ] ($)

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