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Monday, January 5, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1854, the Texas and Red River Telegraph Company was chartered as the first telegraph company in Texas. Its first office was opened in Marshall the following month.

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Texans React to Maduro's Removal

Venezuelans living in Texas celebrated the capture of their home country's dictator and his wife by U.S. special forces on Saturday. Socialist demonstrators in Dallas and Austin protested the military intervention. Texas Republicans widely support the move, while Democrats generally oppose it.

A Venezuelan owner of a Carrollton restaurant said her family is "happy and content" about Nicolás Maduro's removal, while several in Katy expressed hope that their home country would "regain freedom." Venezuelan nationals in Austin, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, and El Paso shared similar sentiments.

Meanwhile, Rick Majumdar of Freedom Road Socialist Organization Dallas said, "We don't want the United States to go to another war for oil." Scarleth Lopez of the Austin chapter of the Party of Socialism and Liberation characterized Maduro's removal as "a power grab."

Gov. Greg Abbott called Maduro an "indicted narco terrorist," while Sen. Ted Cruz said he "threatened America and our allies," and Sen. John Cornyn gave "kudos" to President Trump. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized the military action as "unconstitutional," and State Rep. James Talarico said it was "deeply corrupt."

Houston METRO Bus Flips Over

A Houston METRO bus flipped over and landed on a highway overpass embankment after it was reportedly rear-ended on Saturday. Fourteen people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, but all of them are now "safe and out of danger," according to an agency spokesperson.

The bus was stuck on an embankment next to McGowen Street and State Highway 288 for several hours after the crash. While the driver and most passengers were able to exit the bus on their own, firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life and "almost every cutting tool that we had" to remove one rider.

The bus was taken to the agency's Bus Operating Facility, where its onboard video will be reviewed. A METRO spokesperson praised the "coordination and professionalism" of emergency personnel who "helped ensure a swift response during a challenging situation."

A witness who was waiting at a nearby bus stop said she was thankful she and her daughter weren't hurt. "I'm just shook," said Latafia Harris. "I'm traumatized at the same time, but I'm thankful because they could have been us."

Lady Raiders Sign 7-Foot-1 Nigerian Player

Stephanie Okechukwu, a 7-foot-1 basketball player from Nigeria, has signed with the No. 21 Texas Tech Lady Raiders. Pending confirmation of her eligibility by the NCAA, she'll become the tallest woman to play college basketball.

Okechukwu, who has no prior collegiate or professional experience, has been recruited by several major programs, including Big 12 rival West Virginia. She speaks Igbo, Japanese, and English, and she plans to major in business.

On New Year's Eve, Texas Tech coach Krista Gerlich posted a video of Okechukwu walking through an airport with the caption, "Walking into the New Year feeling 7 feet tall!" A video posted to Okechukwu's Instagram shows her dunking with ease.

"Stephanie has finally arrived in Lubbock, and she was worth the time, effort, and teamwork that went into getting her here," Gerlich said. "She brings an element to our team that is an instant impact."

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➤ Dallas: Democratic State Rep. Venton Jones is stuck on the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten after his Saturday flight was canceled following the U.S. military's operation to capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife. (More)

➤ Corpus Christi: Jury selection begins today in the trial of former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales, who faces 29 counts of abandoning or endangering a child stemming from the fatal 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary. (More)

➤ Laredo: Moises Jaimes, 44, died Friday after being hit by a stray bullet on New Year's Day. His family is asking for financial support to cover medical bills and funeral costs. (More)

➤ Nueces County officials are working with the Texas State Aquarium, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the NOAA to coordinate management of sea turtle stranding and nesting programs discontinued by the National Park Service. (See Details)

➤ Dallas-Fort Worth: Chris and Raquelle Judge have scammed more than 40 North Texas families out of nearly $5 million through their fraudulent home remodeling company, according to federal investigators. (More)

➤ Amarillo: Two 17-year-old males have been charged with manslaughter and evidence tampering in the death of a 15-year-old girl on New Year's Day. Witnesses report that one of the suspects was waving a gun around when it discharged. (More)

➤ Shelby County: A wildfire has burned at least 435 acres in Sabine National Forest. As of Saturday night, it was 40% contained. (See Photos)

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➤ The Texans clinched the AFC's No. 5 seed after beating the Indianapolis Colts 38-30 yesterday. Houston took a 32-30 lead on a field goal with 12 seconds left and scored a defensive touchdown as time expired. Next week, they'll face the winner of last night's game between the Steelers and the Ravens. (More)

➤ The Cowboys fell to the Giants 34-17 to finish the season 7-9-1. Despite the loss, rookie running backs Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah both scored touchdowns, becoming just the fifth rookie duo in NFL history to score in the same game. (More)

➤ Texas A&M men's basketball beat LSU 75-72 for their first conference win of the season on Saturday, while the Longhorns fell to Mississippi State 101-98 in overtime. Meanwhile, SMU men's basketball upset No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 in their ACC opener—their first win over a ranked opponent since 2022.

➤ In Saturday's Big 12 men's basketball games, No. 8 Houston beat Cincinnati 67-60, No. 15 Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma State 102-80, and TCU beat Baylor 69-63.

➤ Boxer Stephanie Han of El Paso retained her WBA lightweight title Saturday in Puerto Rico by defeating Holly Holm via technical decision after she was cut on the forehead. "Holly, you're an absolute legend," Han said. "I would love the opportunity to fight you again the whole distance of the rounds." (More)

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➤ Tesla has relinquished its title as the world's largest manufacturer of electric vehicles to China's BYD after delivering 1.64 million vehicles last year, a decline of 9% from 2024. BYD sold 2.26 million EVs in 2025. (More)

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➤ Laredo-based trucking company Texas International Enterprises has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as freight volumes and rates have declined. The company operates about 280 trucks and employs roughly 600 drivers. (More)

➤ Bolt Data & Energy, a startup co-founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, has partnered with Texas Pacific Land to develop vertically integrated data centers with their own power and water supplies. TPL owns 868,000 acres of land in West Texas. (More)

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➤ Tom Seng, assistant professor of energy finance at Texas Christian University's Neeley School of Business, is offering an undergraduate course on Land Management and Land Administration in response to heightened interest in the profession stemming from the popular TV series Landman. (More)

➤ The 160-acre Freundschaft Ranch in Bedias, recently listed for nearly $8.5 million, runs on solar power and includes a private movie theater, a cold plunge, and a 20-person party barn. (See Photos)

➤ Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard and his son, Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard, have collaborated as elected officials for the past year. Their relationship has enabled them to "crack major cases across county lines," including the arrest of 45 people at a dog-fighting ring in Newton County. (More)

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