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Friday, March 20, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1987, legendary Austin country singer and tavern owner Kenneth Threadgill died of a pulmonary embolism. Threadgill incorporated yodeling into his country music act, creating a unique style that fans loved.

At Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, the exhibits just got a little more fetch with several new animal additions named after characters from the movie Mean Girls. Get all the details in Et Cetera.

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Corpus Christi Gets Some Water Relief

Corpus Christi Water secured a new temporary groundwater permit on Wednesday, authorizing the city to discharge groundwater from its Western and ERF Well Fields into the Nueces River for three years or when the Governor's Drought Disaster Proclamation ends, whichever comes first.

In addition, a planned curtailment from the Lake Texana reservoir was postponed.

These developments "significantly improve the region's water supply outlook," according to a press release from the city.

The water crisis has halted some business development, with Corpus Christi City Councilman Roland Barrera saying the city has already missed out on up to $20 billion in massive projects tied to industries that require large volumes of water.

Study Shows Dallas Summers Are Getting Hotter

The number of 100-degree days in Dallas and Fort Worth has climbed in recent decades, according to a study by the Dallas Morning News. By averaging the number of triple-digit days each year per decade, the report found that the 2020s have been the hottest period so far, just edging out the 1950s.

The study also found that in previous decades, the average high temperature during a "cool" summer was around 81 degrees, but more recently, the "coolest" years have been about 84 degrees on average.

Many North Texas counties are currently in drought, including Wichita County, which was upgraded to D2 Severe Drought status this week.

In addition, North Texas is bracing for record-breaking "weather whiplash" this week as a summer-like heat wave pushes temperatures more than 20 degrees above normal.

UT Austin Researchers Discover New Dinosaur

University of Texas at Austin researchers discovered a new dinosaur species recently in Korea, named Doolysaurus after Dooly, an "iconic dinosaur character" in a Korean cartoon.

"This dinosaur would fit on your desk... It's comfortably, maybe the size of a small dog or a large cat," said Dr. Julia Clarke, a professor at UT's Jackson School of Geosciences.

The specimen includes rare skull fragments hidden inside rock, revealed using a micro-CT scan at the University of Texas.

The fossil, found on Korea's Aphae Island, is the first new dinosaur species identified in the country in 15 years.

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➤ Salt Flats: Guadalupe Mountains National Park officials warn of the dangers of parking along the highway as spring break crowds pack out the usual parking lots near Pine Springs Trailhead. (More)

➤ El Paso: A downtown building located on the 800 block of South El Paso Street partially collapsed onto a woman sitting in a car on Wednesday. No injuries were reported. (See Photo)

➤ Houston: This year's Cesar Chavez march, originally slated for March 28, has been canceled due to allegations about sexual assault that surfaced in a New York Times article, with event organizers calling it "a wise thing to do." (More)

➤ San Antonio: Violent street crime dropped 21% in 2025, according to a recent report, marking the third year of a partnership with the University of Texas at San Antonio aimed at reducing violence. (More)

➤ Austin: The Richard A. Moya Eastside Bus Plaza, a key transportation hub, is seeing an increase of 250 to 300 additional passengers each day since Greyhound and FlixBus started using it. (More)

➤ Mercedes: The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, which concludes on Sunday, is the "pinnacle of hard work" for agriculture students. (See Video)

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➤ No. 9 seed TCU beat No. 8 Ohio State yesterday with a game-winning layup to kick off game one of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. (See Shot)

➤ No. 11 Texas survived a 35-point outburst from projected No. 1 draft pick AJ Dybantsa to upset No. 6 BYU 79-71 in Round One. (More)

➤ No. 10 Texas A&M beat No. 7 Saint Mary's 63-50 thanks to 22 points by Rashaun Agee. Defense won the night, as the Aggies held the Gaels to just 38% from the field. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Houston played Idaho in the late game last night, while Texas Tech plays Akron, and Prairie View A&M plays Florida tonight. (More)

➤ Also, TCU, Baylor, Texas, UTSA, and Texas Tech all tip off in the NCAA women's basketball tournament, which begins in full today. (See Schedule)

➤ Cowboys linebacker Logan Wilson retired this week at 29. Dallas traded a seventh-round pick for him at the trade deadline last season, but he started just one game for the team. (More)

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➤ Texas A&M AgriLife aquaculture experts say crawfish production will remain steady, despite a slow start and early harvest. (More)

➤ Dell Technologies, based in Round Rock, reportedly cut another 11,000 jobs as it shifts strategy towards artificial intelligence. (More)

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➤ The Dr Pepper Museum in Waco set a new single-day paid attendance record over the weekend, welcoming 2,378 guests last Saturday. (See Lines)

➤ Public libraries across Texas are challenging readers to log 2,500 minutes of reading for America's 250th birthday, with those completing the challenge receiving rewards that include an American flag and a certificate signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. (Details)

➤ The Cameron Park Zoo in Waco added four camels and two ostriches, with several named after characters from the movie Mean Girls due to their personalities. (See Video)

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FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1933, MLB outfielder and first baseman George Altman was born in Goldsboro. Between 1959 and 1967, he played for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Mets, earning three All-Star selections before continuing a successful eight-year career in Japanese professional baseball.

In keeping with North Carolina’s First in Flight motto, aviation innovation is fueling Greensboro’s economic growth. Learn more in Top Stories.

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Federal and State Tax Changes Ahead

North Carolinians will see notable federal and state tax changes take effect this year.

The federal "One Big Beautiful Bill" introduces new deductions, including a deduction of up to $25,000 in tip income, exemptions for qualified overtime pay of up to $12,500 for single filers and $25,000 for joint filers, and an extra $6,000 senior deduction for single filers or $12,000 for joint filers.

The bill also introduces federal deductions of up to $10,000 in auto-loan interest for U.S.-assembled vehicles and up to $2,000 in charitable contributions for non-itemizers.

North Carolina’s flat individual income tax rate drops from 4.25% to 3.99% for 2026. Standard deductions increase from $12,750 to $13,000 for single filers and from $25,550 to $26,000 for joint filers. The corporate tax rate will fall from 2.25% to 2%. Residents may still owe state income tax on tips, overtime, auto interest, and senior deductions.

Aviation Fueling Greensboro’s Economic Growth

A new 2025 economic development report reveals that aviation investments and billions in capital projects are fueling growth across Guilford County.

JetZero’s groundbreaking aircraft manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport—an investment of at least $4.7 billion—stands out as the largest jobs-based economic development project in North Carolina history.

The company plans to create 14,560 high-paying jobs offering average salaries of $89,341 by 2036, spurring ripple effects in jobs related to suppliers, construction, and service industries.

Greensboro’s location between Charlotte and Raleigh bolsters its appeal as an increasing relocation destination. A recent moveBuddha report ranked the city No. 23 nationally among 25 cities where relocation interest is rising fastest.

Duke Trial Offers Hope for Colon Cancer

A groundbreaking clinical trial at Duke Cancer Center is offering new hope for patients with advanced colorectal cancer, including younger adults.

The study tests the immunotherapy combination of Botensilimab and Balstilimab for stage IV microsatellite stable colon cancer that has spread (but not to the liver). Unlike traditional chemotherapy, the approach uses immunotherapy to harness the immune system against tumors, potentially with fewer side effects and longer-lasting results.

Patient Spencer Laird, who enrolled in the trial early, was first diagnosed with colon cancer at age 26 and underwent surgery to remove the tumors at age 27. He was told that it was unlikely his cancer would return, but at age 30, it had returned and spread to his lungs. Laird now reports nearly all 13 tumors are gone or drastically reduced.

The trial enrolled 14 patients, with most responding well, according to Duke oncologist Dr. Nicholas DeVito.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Josh Stein proposed a $1.4 billion critical needs budget to fund Medicaid, provide pay raises for teachers, nurses, law enforcement, and state employees, and support essential services amid a prolonged General Assembly impasse. (More)

➤ Also statewide: The North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously rejected a petition on Wednesday to amend the reasonable impediment form for voters without a photo ID, requiring a driver’s license or Social Security number that—if not later validated—would lead to rejection of their provisional ballot. (More)

➤ Johnston County: Authorities seized $200,000 cash, 197 grams of cocaine, 160 grams of methamphetamine, 57 grams of oxycodone, and 58 gallons of moonshine near Benson on Wednesday, arresting Danny Bruce Allen on trafficking and related charges. (More)

➤ Morrisville: The Raleigh-Durham International Airport will open a temporary Terminal 2 departures curb between the parking garage and Terminal 1 in early 2028 through 2030 during construction of a new departures-level bridge at Terminal 2. (More)

➤ Concord: Concord-Padgett Regional Airport will add two nonstop Avelo Airlines routes in June to Indianapolis and Cleveland, with flights beginning June 18 and 19 on select days, and one-way fares starting at $39. (More)

➤ UNC-Chapel Hill: An expelled student identified as Jacob Doe will take his federal lawsuit against the university and officials alleging due process violations, Title IX failures, and emotional distress in a 2021 sexual assault case to a jury trial starting May 11 in U.S. District Court. (More)

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➤ High Point’s Chase Johnston hit his first two-pointer of the season with 12 seconds left to beat No. 5 Wisconsin, the first big upset of the NCAA men's tournament. (See Highlight)

➤ No. 1 Duke overcame a double-digit halftime deficit to beat No. 16 Siena 71-65. At one point the Blue Devils trailed by 13, their largest deficit of the year. (More)

➤ No. 6 UNC lost 82-78 to VCU, giving up a 19-point lead in the process. Their tournament run is over after just one round. (More)

➤ The Carolina Panthers traded backup quarterback Andy Dalton to the Eagles for a 2027 seventh-round pick. (More)

➤ Duke, UNC, and NC State all play today in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. (How to Watch)

➤ No. 15 Queens University of Charlotte plays No. 2 seed Purdue tonight to finish out Round One of the NCAA tournament. Tip off is at 7:35 p.m. (More)

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➤ Duke University and Duke University Health System announced a $203 million initiative to boost economic mobility in Durham and the Triangle through increased local hiring, $120 million in construction investments, $45 million more in local business spending, and $38 million for affordable housing support. (More)

➤ Buc-ee’s announced that its Mebane travel center, featuring 120 gas pumps and a giant convenience store off I-40, is expected to open during the fourth quarter of 2027. (More)

➤ Former Lt. Gov. Dan Forest launched the North Carolina Blockchain and AI Initiative (NCB+AI) to promote pro-innovation policies and position the state as a national leader in emerging technologies. (More)

➤ Family Dollar plans to permanently close its distribution center in Matthews, eliminating 373 jobs, with some layoffs effective on May 18 and the rest by Aug. 12. (More)

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➤ North Carolina ranks No. 37 nationally in life expectancy at 75.9 years, below the national average of 77.5 years, with Southern states generally trailing Northeast and West Coast states, according to the latest data. (See Map)

➤ Two Charlotte food halls, The Market at 7th Street and Optimist Hall, have been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Food Hall 2026, with daily voting open through April 13. (Vote Here)

➤ A new exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee People explores Cherokee perspectives on the American Revolution, featuring artifacts and art, and runs through Dec. 30 ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. (See Museum)

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