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MRT: Texas A&M Int’l President Dies // Tesla Recalls 27,000 Cybertrucks // Houston City Council Pitches 5% Property Tax Hike as Whitmire Opposes
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TOP NEWS
“Texas A&M International University president dies,” Texas Tribune's Kate McGee — “Pablo Arenaz, president of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, died unexpectedly Thursday night, the university said in a statement Friday.
Arenaz served as president of the 8,500 student university since 2016. He was 74-years-old.
No cause of death or additional information was immediately available, the university said in a press release.
“Texas A&M International University has thrived under Pablo,” said John Sharp, Texas A&M University System chancellor, in a statement. “He was truly one of the best presidents in the country! He will be difficult to replace as a president and a friend!”
Juan Castillo, vice president of finance and administration, will handle day-to-day operations until an acting president is named. According to system rules, the chancellor can name an acting president until the Texas A&M System Board of Regents names an interim or new president.
Prior to becoming president, Arenaz served as university provost for eight years. He came to TAMIU from the University of Texas at El Paso, where he served in multiple administrative roles. He earned a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as a masters degree. He earned a doctorate in genetics and cell biology from Washington State University.
During his time as president, he spent his time increasing opportunities for the majority Hispanic student population, including curricular activity, internships and research opportunities, the university said. He also oversaw growth in science, technology, engineering and math fields, as well as health sciences.
“On behalf of all TAMIU faculty, staff and students, we are all profoundly saddened by the passing of Dr. Arenaz,” said Claudia San Miguel, provost at TAMIU, in a statement. “He was kind and generous and a leader we all admired. It is difficult to imagine this campus, this community, without his larger-than-life presence.”" Texas Tribune
AAS: “What's new at UT's McCombs School of Business? Dean talks developments, entrepreneurship” AAS ($)
REUTERS: “Austin-based Tesla recalls more than 27,000 Cybertrucks for faulty rearview cameras” Reuters
HOUSTON LANDING: “Houston council members pitch 5 percent property tax hike. Whitmire calls for no change” Houston Landing
SA REPORT: “Will San Antonio allow VIA to add a tax to local cellphone bills?” SA Report
SAEN: “Two of the hottest Texas House races this year are in San Antonio” SAEN ($)
SAEN: “State Rep. John Lujan fought off home intruder, new ad says” SAEN ($)
TX TRIB: “Facing a tight race, Ted Cruz goes quiet on abortion” Texas Tribune
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
> TX TRIB: "Texas students with immigrant parents lost out on college aid because of FAFSA glitch" TX TRIB
> TX TRIB: "How Texas’ environmental agency weakened a once-rigorous air pollution monitoring team" TX TRIB
> AP: "A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It’s rarely granted" AP
> WACO TRIB: "Feds commit $360M to connect Texas' ERCOT grid to US grid" WACO TRIB
> MRT: "West Texas nuclear waste dispute heads to Supreme Court" MRT
> THE TEXAN: "Texas Sues Pharmaceutical Companies for Alleged 'Conspiracy' to Fix Insulin Prices" THE TEXAN
> THE TEXAN: "U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Texas Dispute Over Nuclear Waste Storage" THE TEXAN
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Q&A: Meet the candidates for Texas' US Senate race" COMMUNITY IMPACT
> VALLEY CENTRAL: "Major hurricane set to develop in the Gulf next week" VALLEY CENTRAL
> TPR: "Conviction of former Bexar County constable overturned; Mexican soldiers kill migrants; Celebrate monarch butterflies on Saturday" TPR
> THE TEXAN: "Top Texas Races to Watch in the November General Election" THE TEXAN
> MY RGV: "Donna secures bridge loan from state, saving millions" MY RGV
> TPR: "'We're coming for you' — SAPD arrests Tren de Aragua gang members at North Side apartment complex" TPR
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Property tax rate increase could help Cy-Fair ISD avoid additional budget cuts" COMMUNITY IMPACT
> TX MONTHLY: "Why Are National Progressives Campaigning in Texas?" TX MONTHLY
> DMN: "Why Grand Prairie guns keep turning up at crime scenes in Mexico" DMN
> DMN: "Monday is the deadline to register to vote in Texas for the November 2024 elections" DMN
> DMN: "AG Ken Paxton accuses TikTok of violating Texas’ parental consent law" DMN
> HOU CHRON: "Texas oil companies targeted by Russian lawsuits over sanctions" HOU CHRON
EXTRA POINTS
Last night's Texas sports scores:
Fri
> NCAAF: Houston 30, TCU 19
> NCAAF: Sam Houston St. 41, UTEP 21
Sat
> NCAAF: #25 Texas A&M 41, #9 Missouri 10
> NCAAF: Texas Tech 28, Arizona 22
> NCAAF: #16 Iowa State 43, Baylor 21
> NCAAF: SMU 34, #22 Louisville 27
> NCAAF: Houston 30, TCU 19
> MLS: St. Louis 3, Houston 0
> MLS: LA Galaxy 2, Austin FC 1
Sun
> NFL: Houston 23, Buffalo 20
> NFL: Dallas 20, Pittsburgh 17
> MLS: Dallas 0, Portland 0
Tonight's Texas sports schedule:
> None.
DALLAS COWBOYS: Cowlishaw: "Cowboys defense deserves praise in dramatic win over Steelers" DMN ($)
HOUSTON TEXANS: "Houston Texans: 5 takeaways from win over Buffalo Bills" Houston Chronicle ($)
TEXAS FOOTBALL: "Texas swaggers into SEC and midseason break undefeated and in best shape in more than a decade" AP
TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: "Moss scores 3 TDs as No. 25 Texas A&M gives No. 9 Missouri its first loss in 41-40 rout" AP
TEXAS TECH FOOTBALL: "Brooks scores 3 TDs, Texas Tech rallies after blowing lead to Arizona 28-22" AP
HOUSTON ROCKETS: "Houston Rockets' combination of centers may be among NBA's best" Houston Chronicle ($)
SAN ANTONIO SPURS: "Gregg Popovich 'very impressed' with Spurs rookie Stephon Castle" SAEN ($)
MATT BUSH: "Matt Bush, ex-Texas Rangers pitcher, faces DWI charge after crash in Arlington" DMN ($)
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