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MRT: I-35 Shut Down Near Denton // SWA & SAT Airport at Odds // Paxton Sues ATX over Abortion Travel Fund // TX Sup. Court Upholds State Fair Gun Ban
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TOP NEWS
“'Hazmat problem' causes shutdown on I-35 north of Dallas-Fort Worth,” Dallas Morning News' Aria Jones — “A “hazmat problem” led to closures on Interstate 35 north of Dallas-Fort Worth, near Valley View, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation said Friday morning.
As of about 9 a.m., only one lane was open in either direction.
A three-vehicle crash involving a rock hauler and passenger vehicle carrying radioactive medical dye prompted the call for a hazardous materials team to inspect the area, according to emergency management officials in Cooke County.
The outer container of one of the medical packages was opened though the interior packaging was intact, officials said.
“Out of an abundance of caution, hazmat was called to assess the item,” according to a social media post from the county officials. “The item was assessed and removed to a safe location.”
The crash happened about 4 a.m. on the southbound side of I-35, near the Hockley Creek overpass, and involved three semi-truck trailers and a passenger vehicle. One of the trucks caught fire, and the driver died, officials said.
Diesel fuel and vehicle oil were still awaiting cleanup late Friday morning. The interstate in that area was still congested.
Those planning to travel the highway in the area north of Denton, about 20 miles south of the Oklahoma border in Cooke County, should make a backup plan as the crews work to clear the road, TxDOT officials said." DMN ($)
HOU LANDING: “How would a longshoremen strike affect Houston's economy? It depends how long it lasts” Houston Landing
HOU CHRON: “BP plans to sell Houston headquartered U.S. wind energy business” Houston Chronicle ($)
SAEN: “Southwest accuses city of 'bait and switch' in lawsuit over airport” SAEN ($)
SAEN: “Zachry unit will pay $7M over Golden Pass LNG employee layoffs” SAEN ($)
TX TRIB: “Paxton sues Austin over abortion travel fund” Texas Tribune
DMN: “Texas' top court denies Paxton bid to block fair's gun ban” DMN ($)
AP: “Texas official indicted, accused of making fake social media posts during election” AP
HOU CHRON: “Donald Trump is returning to Houston next week to raise money” Houston Chronicle ($)
HOU CHRON: “Pro-Ted Cruz ad shows Colin Allred lookalike tackling young girl” Houston Chronicle ($)
SA REPORT: “Former Councilman Clayton Perry says he's running for mayor in 2025” SA Report
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
> TX TRIB: "Attorney General Ken Paxton targets El Paso nonprofit that offers legal services to migrants" TX TRIB
> TX TRIB: "Fourteen years after BP oil spill, Galveston scientists are striving to save the Gulf’s deep-sea coral" TX TRIB
> TX TRIB: "The Odd Couple: How Ted Cruz and John Cornyn went from fractured to friendly" TX TRIB
> TX MONTHLY: "Answer Me This: Which Texas Races Might Flip Seats in 2024?" TX MONTHLY
> AP: "Senate Democrats are making a late push in red-leaning states as they try to hold majority" AP
> DMN: "Former Ellis County youth pastor gets 50 years for sexually assaulting children" DMN
> DMN: "Texas Supreme Court denies AG Ken Paxton’s request to block State Fair of Texas’ gun ban" DMN
> HOU CHRON: "Texas high court denies Paxton's effort to block state fair gun ban" HOU CHRON
> TX TRIB: "A Black student punished for his hairstyle wants to return to the Houston-area school he left" TX TRIB
> TX MONTHLY: "Can Neiman Marcus Remain True to Dallas if It’s Run From New York?" TX MONTHLY
> TPR: "U.S. Rep. Greg Casar leads proposal for more collaboration with Latin America on forced migration" TPR
> DMN: "Ex-medical assistant at North Texas pediatric clinic facing child indecency charges" DMN
> VALLEY CENTRAL: "Are you registered to vote after voting rolls removal?" VALLEY CENTRAL
> THE TEXAN: "Weekly Roundup: Cook Chosen to Challenge Phelan, Paxton Appeals State Fair Firearm Ban, CHIPS Act Passed" THE TEXAN
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Fort Bend County Judge KP George indicted following communication device seizure" COMMUNITY IMPACT
> AAS: "Texas Supreme Court affirms state fair gun ban; rejects Paxton appeal" AAS
> AAS: "US Rep. Greg Casar seeks to lead House Progressive Caucus" AAS
> WACO TRIB: "Ex-Waco priest indicted again on new sexual assault charges" WACO TRIB
> TPR: "Report offers ways San Antonio can help Afghans evacuees; Death row inmate's lawyers want judge removed; SAISD invites input on stadium" TPR
> SA REPORT: "Fewer than a third of San Antonio students are on grade level in math. Can you help?" SA REPORT
EXTRA POINTS
Last night's Texas sports scores:
> NFL: Dallas 20, NY Giants 15
> MLB: Athletics 3, Rangers 2
This weekend's Texas sports schedule:
Fri
> 6:10pm: MLB: Astros at Guardians
> 8:38pm: MLB: Rangers at Angels
Sat
> 11am: NCAAF: #22 BYU at Baylor (FS1)
> 2pm: NCAAF: Texas State at Sam Houston State (ESPN+)
> 2:30pm: NCAAF: Arkansas vs. #24 Texas A&M (Cowboys Stadium) (ESPN)
> 2:30pm: NCAAF: TCU at Kansas (ESPN+)
> 3pm: NCAAF: UTSA at East Carolina (ESPN+)
> 3:15pm: NCAAF: Mississippi State at #1 Texas (SECN)
> 5:10pm: MLB: Astros at Guardians
> 6pm: NCAAF: #18 Iowa State at Houston (FS1)
> 6pm: NCAAF: Charlotte at Rice (ESPN+)
> 6pm: NCAAF: Tulsa at North Texas (ESPN+)
> 6:30pm: NWSL: Houston at Orlando
> 7pm: NCAAF: Florida State at SMU (ACCN)
> 7pm: NCAAF: Cincinnati at Texas Tech (ESPN2)
> 7:30pm: MLS: Salt Lake at Austin
> 7:30pm: MLS: Orlando at Dallas
> 8:38pm: MLB: Rangers at Angels
> 9:30pm: MLS: Houston at Seattle
Sun
> 12pm: NFL: Jacksonville at Houston
> 2:07pm: MLB: Rangers at Angels
> 2:10pm: MLB: Astros at Guardians
DALLAS COWBOYS: "What Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys said after win over Giants'" DMN ($)
TEXAS RANGERS: "Texas Rangers to pursue creating their own Regional Sports Network" DMN ($)
HOUSTON TEXAS: "Houston Texans: Joe Mixon back at practice, Tank Dell still absent" Houston Chronicle ($)
TEXAS FOOTBALL: "Inside Texas football's top challenge in preparing for Mississippi State" AAS ($)
TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: "Texas A&M football vs. Arkansas: Southwest Classic scouting report, prediction" AAS ($)
HOUSTON FOOTBALL: "UH football: Cougars must 'turn the page' as No. 18 Iowa State visits" Houston Chronicle ($)
SAN ANTONIO SPURS: "San Antonio Spurs' Devin Vassell expected to miss start of season" SAEN ($)
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