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Monday, November 18, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1977, the National Women's Conference began in Houston. Organized at the behest of President Gerald Ford, the conference submitted A National Plan of Action for federal consideration in March 1978.

Next spring, a Texas company is launching a virtual power plant by inviting its customers to enroll in a program that promises to save them money if they give up control of their thermostats. Let us know what you think about this idea in today's poll!

Today's sponsor is The Voice of Martyrs, supporting children persecuted for following Jesus.

NRG Launching Virtual Power Plant

Houston-based NRG Energy is partnering with Renew Home and Google Cloud to launch a virtual power plant (VPP) in Texas next year. The project aims to address the state's ongoing grid reliability issues.

The VPP will use AI-driven thermostats to optimize energy use and conserve power during peak demand, potentially reducing consumption by up to 1 gigawatt—enough to power 200,000 homes.

The program requires customers to relinquish control of their thermostats but promises potential savings through automatic, real-time HVAC adjustments. Critics of VPPs contend they are inherently volatile and unpredictable.

In the spring, Renew Home will provide free smart Nest and Vivint thermostats to NRG customers who enroll in the program.

Southwest Airlines Plane Hit by Gunfire

A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by gunfire Friday night at Dallas Love Field Airport as it prepared for takeoff, prompting authorities to ground the aircraft and briefly close one of the airport's runways.

After a bullet entered the cockpit, the flight's 99 passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. No one was injured, and the aircraft was removed from service until repairs could be completed.

According to a passenger who spoke to the media, the pilot said there was "a rattle outside of the plane" and that they needed to return to the gate to ensure the aircraft was safe to fly.

Police believe the bullet that hit the aircraft was fired randomly. An investigation is ongoing.

Lawmakers File Nearly 1,700 Bills

New and returning members of the Texas House and Senate have filed nearly 1,700 bills as of Sunday ahead of next year's session, which begins on Jan. 14.

Legislators have filed bills to establish a universal school choice program, increase funding for public schools, ban abortion-inducing drugs, lower property taxes, and prohibit foreign ownership of Texas land.

Bills can be filed until the 60th day of the session. In 2023, 8,616 measures were filed during the regular session and four called special sessions, of which 1,266 passed, a rate of less than 15%.

A list of filed House bills can be viewed here, while a list of filed Senate bills can be viewed here. The public can track the progress of any bill by accessing Texas Legislature Online.

Christian children in hostile areas and restricted nations around the world are often mistreated within their communities and face great challenges because of their faith. In some countries, they are specifically targeted for persecution or forced conversion, and they quickly learn the cost of following Christ.

The Voice of the Martyrs works through its global network of front-line workers to bring Christmas Care Packs to children in hostile areas and restricted nations.

Christmas Care Packs are tailored to the specific needs of children in the different regions where they are delivered. The packs include items like school supplies, clothing, hygiene items, a toy, and Christian literature. Every child also receives a full-color, illustrated children's Bible in the appropriate language. For most of these children, it is the first Bible they have ever received!

Sponsor a Christmas Care Pack today and bless the youngest members of our persecuted Christian family this Christmas.

➤ Houston: The city council designated a new 70-acre mixed-use development at the former Halliburton campus as a "walkable place," authorizing it to receive additional land and provide less parking. (More)

➤ Tyler: Country singer Sundance Head, winner of the 11th season of NBC's The Voice in 2016, was accidentally shot in the stomach while reaching into his vehicle for a firearm. The bullet missed all of his internal organs, and he did not require surgery. (See Details)

➤ Dallas: Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside a downtown hotel Saturday where the annual Global Conference for Israel was being held. On Thursday, police arrested 10 protesters for briefly blocking traffic near the conference. (More)

➤ San Antonio: The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has created a special enforcement team to address a recent increase in animal-related incidents, particularly dog bites. (More)

➤ Hearne: Police arrested a woman on suspicion of fraud after she claimed a $5 million winning scratch-off lottery ticket earlier this month. Arthurica Jackson, who worked at the store where the ticket was obtained, is being held on a $3 million bond. (More)

➤ Longview: Monica Keasler, who rescues and rehabs squirrels, attempted to clear her name by submitting a freedom of information request to New York's Department of Environmental Conservation. She claims she has been falsely accused of asking officials to confiscate internet sensation Peanut the Squirrel from its owner last month. (More)

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➤ The Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys will face off tonight on Monday Night Football. The Texans enter the game favored by a touchdown. (See Preview)

➤ No. 3 Texas defeated Arkansas 20-10 on Saturday, while No. 15 Texas A&M blew out New Mexico State 38-3. No. 13 SMU faced a tough ACC matchup against Boston College and showcased their explosive offense, scoring 38 points to defeat the Eagles 38-28. (More)

➤ Baylor's football team got a big conference win Saturday, beating West Virginia 49-35. Running back Bryson Washington rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns and caught a Sawyer Washington pass for an additional score. (Watch Highlights)

➤ The Dallas Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs for the second time this season on Saturday, winning 110-93 in a game that Spurs star Victor Wembanyama sat out due to a bruised knee. (More)

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➤ Texas State University is partnering with X-Bow Systems, a producer of solid rocket motors with a manufacturing facility in Luling, to build a state-of-the-art test facility at its Freeman Center research location in San Marcos. (More)

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Each year, The Voice of the Martyrs works through its global network of front-line workers to provide Christmas Care Packs to the children of persecuted Christians in hostile areas and restricted nations.

The contents are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the children in each region. Every pack comes with a full-color, illustrated children's Bible in the appropriate language. For most of these children, it is the first Bible they have ever received!

Give a gift of hope today when you sponsor a Christmas Care Pack.

➤ A San Antonio driver caught the moment a mattress, loosely tied to a truck in front of her, went airborne last Wednesday night. (Watch Video)

➤ Country singer-songwriter Tommy Alverson died Thursday at the age of 74. A resident of Mineral Wells, Alverson is best known for his 1999 hit "Una Mas Cerveza." (More)

➤ A brilliant meteor streaked across the Texas sky Wednesday night. (See Photo)

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Would you let your power company control your thermostat if it would save you money?

Saturday's Results:

Would you like your rideshare or taxi driver to carry a gun?

You bet: 78.1%
Absolutely not: 21.9%

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