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MustReadTexas.com – @MustReadTexas
BY: @MattMackowiak
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WEDNESDAY || 1/22/25
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TOP NEWS
“Houston halfway through winter storm as concern shifts to frozen roads,” Houston Landing's Hanna Holthaus — “Houston is halfway through the worst effects of Winter Storm Enzo and has so far avoided severe damages, said Mayor John Whitmire Tuesday evening.
Whitmire urged residents to keep sheltered in place for the next 24 hours.
“It’s halftime, we’ve got third and fourth quarters to go,” Whitmire said at a press conference.
The predominant risk will be the snow that melted Tuesday that will freeze on the roads overnight, Whitmire said. The city saw 22 nonlethal vehicular accidents Tuesday, and Whitmire thanked employers for closing their businesses which allowed workers to stay home.
The Houston Fire and Rescue Department has started transporting residents to warming systems for the first time. Almost 1,100 people have used the 10 city sponsored warming centers so far, with no reported deaths in Houston.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Department reported at least one death potentially due to cold exposure earlier in the day.
Other concerns, such as widespread power outages and water pressure loss, have not had the impact of previous storms. Centerpoint reported 73 outages affecting 1,385 customers as of 5:30 p.m., and Houston Public Works said the water system remained strong.
City offices and HISD schools will stay closed Wednesday, but the airports will open. TSA will start accepting passengers at 9 a.m., arrivals at 10 a.m. and departures will begin at 11 a.m.
“We’ve got to be very safe and smart from here on out,” Whitmire said. “If we follow precautions and the common sense we’ve used up to this point, we’re going to look back at this storm as a challenging experience where Houston met its challenge.”" Houston Landing
TOP NEWS
SAEN: “Texas had power outages Tuesday, but ERCOT says grid not to blame” SAEN ($)
HOU CHRON: “Houston airports IAH, Hobby to reopen Wednesday after winter storm” Houston Chronicle ($)
#TXLEGE
TX TRIB: “Texas Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against state GOP chair, lawmaker says” Texas Tribune
STATE GOVERNMENT
DMN: Editorial: “Texas' driver license services: Wait for months or hit the road” DMN ($)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
DMN: “Dallas' nearly year-long search for a new city manager could end Wednesday” DMN ($)
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
DMN: “Trump birthright citizenship proposal could affect Texas” DMN ($)
BUSINESS NEWS
AAS: “Trump announces $500B AI infrastructure investment: How does Texas play a key role?” AAS ($)
2025
DMN: “Dallas City Council member says she plans to file for reelection despite new charter rules” DMN ($)
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
> TX TRIB: "More than 100 Texans active in the Jan. 6 insurrection among those pardoned" TX TRIB
> TX TRIB: "Migrants at Texas border in shock after Trump canceled their asylum appointments" TX TRIB
> TX TRIB: "Fewer Texans sentenced to death, executed amid “evolving standards of decency”" TX TRIB
> TX MONTHLY: "Anti-Immigration Hard-Liners in the Texas GOP Are Putting on a Show" TX MONTHLY
> DMN: "Searching for Chrissy, the ‘kindest soul’ killed before she could find herself again" DMN
> TX TRIB: "Austin rents have fallen for nearly two years. Here’s why." TX TRIB
> FWST: "Sylvia Trent-Adams resigns as president of University of North Texas Health Science Center" FWST
> FWST: "Fort Worth ISD’s board will vote on a new strategic plan tonight. Here’s what’s in it." FWST
> DMN: "When will it warm up in D-FW after biting cold Tuesday morning?" DMN
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Texas senator proposes multibillion-dollar plan to solve state water shortages" COMMUNITY IMPACT
> HOU CHRON: "At least two Houston-area deaths connected to winter snowstorm" HOU CHRON
> FWST: "Powerball player wins $1 million prize in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?" FWST
> FWST: "Mega Millions ticket sold in Arlington one digit away from sharing $1.22 billion jackpot" FWST
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Chadwick Farms could bring 900 multi-family units to Northlake" COMMUNITY IMPACT
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Houston rental market experienced record year amid record home prices, mortgages" COMMUNITY IMPACT
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "RISD expected to end 2024-25 school year with $10M deficit" COMMUNITY IMPACT
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "SA Metro Health provides vaccine education outreach" COMMUNITY IMPACT
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Judson ISD looks at potential budget challenges leading into fiscal year 2025-26" COMMUNITY IMPACT
EXTRA POINTS
Last night's Texas sports score:
> NHL: Carolina 2, Dallas 1
> NCAAM: Texas 61, #23 Missouri 53
> NCAAM: #25 Louisville 98, SMU 73
> NCAAM: Texas Tech 81, Cincinnati 71
> NCAAM: UAB 81, UTSA 78
Tonight's Texas sports schedule:
> 5pm: NCAAM: Utah at #7 Houston (ESPN+)
> 6pm: NCAAM: #13 Kansas at TCU (ESPN2)
> 6:30pm: NBA: Minnesota at Dallas (ESPN)
> 7pm: NBA: Cleveland at Houston
> 7pm: NCAAM: Temple at North Texas (ESPN+)
> 8pm: NCAAM: #13 Texas A&M at Mississippi (ESPN2)
> 8pm: NCAAM: Kansas State at Baylor (ESPNU)
TEXAS MEN'S BASKETBALL: "UT basketball: Longhorns beat No. 22 Missouri for first SEC home win" AP
DALLAS COWBOYS: "Jerry Jones hasn't looked in any hurry by Cowboys Head COach search. Why?" DMN ($)
AT&T STADIUM: "Why Dallas withdrew its bid for the 2029 CFP national championship" DMN ($)
BILLY WAGNER: "Former Houston Astros closer Billy Wagner makes Baseball Hall of Fame" Houston Chronicle ($)
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