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Around Texas
1. Former Uvalde schools police chief makes first court appearance since indictment
The former Uvalde CISD police chief made his first court appearance on Monday for his role in the heavily scrutinized law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting.
Pete Arredondo, who was allegedly the incident commander, was part of the slow police response that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
2. Rep. Colin Allred’s Senate campaign strategy includes targeted ads, outreach to moderate voters
In an effort to turn Texas blue, Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, has a style much different from the last Democrat who took on Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.
While former Rep. Beto O’Rourke hosted big town halls and built a progressive coalition, Allred’s campaign events have a narrower focus and he has reached out beyond the Democratic base. In his bid to unseat Cruz, Allred actively courts independents and moderates, including Republicans. Allred’s campaign ads focus on border security and health care. He also touts an endorsement from former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney.
The Texas agency overseeing a $5 billion low-interest loan program to help build new power plants, and the firm it’s paying millions to manage it, missed red flags on an application and chose the project as a finalist for a loan.
When the issues came to light, the Public Utility Commission of Texas rejected the application on Sept. 4. But the incident put a cloud over the rollout of the newly-created Texas Energy Fund, angering lawmakers and raising questions about the agency’s ability to implement the program.
Around The Nation
1. Sean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment
2. GOP congressman says ABC News may be called to testify about Trump-Harris debate fairness
3. Senate to once again take up IVF bill Republicans already rejected, Schumer says
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Deep in the Heart of Texas
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws before an NCAA college football game against UTSA in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Injured Texas QB Quinn Ewers is questionable to return for the No. 1 Longhorns for next game
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is considered “questionable” for the No. 1 Longhorns’ game this week against Louisiana-Monroe after leaving a 56-7 win over UTSA in the second quarter with an abdominal strain, coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday.