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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1900, chemical engineer and entrepreneur Fred C. Koch was born in Quanah, Texas. After attending Rice and MIT, he went to work for the Texas Company and eventually founded Wood River Oil and Refining Company, which was renamed Koch Industries after his death.

Residents of Pittsburg, Texas, got a glimpse into the past when they unearthed a 50-year-old time capsule during a community festival this past weekend. Check out the story below!

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Enchanted Rock State Park Expanding

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has approved the purchase of 630 acres to expand the Enchanted Rock Natural Area in Gillespie and Llano counties.

The park’s main attraction is the dome-shaped 425-foot-tall pink granite rock, the largest such rock in the United States.

The park boasts 11 miles of hiking trails over 1,644 acres and draws around 250,000 visitors a year, making it one of the most popular state parks in Texas.

The agency has not disclosed the purchase price or given a timetable for when the land will be accessible to the public.

TxDOT Transferring Toll Program

The state Department of Transportation is retiring its TxTag toll services program and will transfer customers with active accounts to the Harris County Toll Road Authority, which administers the EZ TAG program.

TxTag users can still use their toll tags in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, but HCTRA will handle all future billing and customer service.

TxTag users are being notified to update their account information by October 15, 2024, as only active accounts will be transferred to HCTRA. Inactive accounts or those with unpaid balances may face penalties or closure.

TxDOT will retain ownership of toll roads and equipment, and toll rates will remain unchanged. The final transition is pending approval from the Texas Transportation Commission.

Fort Cavazos Gets New Museum

Fort Cavazos has opened the long-awaited National Mounted Warrior Museum, a project 13 years in the making that aims to showcase the history and evolution of mounted warfare, from mounted cavalry to modern tanks.

The museum, created in collaboration with the U.S. Army and the National Mounted Warfare Foundation, features interactive displays that allow visitors to get a feel for the daily life of soldiers past and present.

Since World War II, Fort Cavazos has served as a training ground for armored vehicles and other specialized equipment. It is currently home to III Armored Corps.

Admission to the museum is free, and it is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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➤ Pittsburg: A Pioneer Days festival on Saturday unearthed a time capsule buried in 1974 to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of Camp County, revealing newspapers, cassette tapes, and 170 uncirculated coins. (Watch Video)

➤ Houston: Mayor John Whitmire promised to provide a security detail for the Waltrip High School band’s trip to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, which the district initially blocked due to safety concerns. (See Details)

➤ Corpus Christi: Researchers at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi received 300 endangered sea corals from Florida to expand the genetic diversity of coral colonies in the Gulf of Mexico. (More)

➤ Brownsville: The Cards Against Humanity game company has sued SpaceX for $15 million, alleging the company has used its land without permission for the last six months for parking and storage. (See Details)

➤ Highland Village: A 14-year-old boy drowned in Lewisville Lake Saturday afternoon, marking the third drowning at the North Texas lake within the past week. (More)

➤ Richmond: Fort Bend County Judge KP George has been implicated in a social media hoax involving his former chief of staff, Taral Patel, a Democrat running for county commissioner. (See Details)

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➤ The Texans lost 34-7 to the Vikings on Sunday, with quarterback C.J. Stroud throwing two interceptions. (More)

➤ The Cowboys lost as well, falling to the Ravens 28-25. Dallas has allowed 120 points in the past three home games. (More)

➤ No. 1 Texas cruised to a 51-3 win over ULM in Arch Manning’s first career start for the Longhorns. Manning threw for 258 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. (More)

➤ No. 25 Texas A&M successfully thwarted a second-half comeback attempt from Bowling Green, escaping with a 26-20 win. (More)

➤ Baylor lost to Colorado 38-31 in a wild overtime finish after CU tied the game with a Hail Mary pass in the last seconds of regulation. (See Highlights)

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➤ Motel 6’s parent company, Carrollton-based G6 Hospitality, is being acquired by Indian hotel operator OYO for $525 million. (More)

➤ San Antonio’s Pig Stand diner, built in the 1960s and closed after being sold to a developer last year, could be knocked down to make room for a 211-room hotel. (More)

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➤ A listing for a home in Carrollton went viral for photos showcasing a massive liquor collection. (See Photos)

➤ Houston Astros pitcher Yusei Kikuchi’s son stole the show at the team’s annual community fundraiser when he joined his mother on the runway during the fashion show. (See Video)

➤ A marine data-collecting buoy nicknamed Bob was recovered after breaking loose from its mooring during Hurricane Francine earlier this month. (See Photos)

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