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While the beginning of the week didn’t feel like fall, the end of the week will with cooler mornings and seasonably warm afternoons. Quiet weather for much of the state will take us into the weekend.
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Around Texas
1. TABC rolls out new rules for THC purchases
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) adopted new emergency rules at its Sept. 23 meeting for businesses selling consumable hemp products (CHPs) with THC.
2. Houston businessman Andrew White enters Texas governor’s race
A familiar face has entered the Texas governor’s race for the 2026 election. Houston businessman Andrew White is running in the Democratic primary in an attempt to unseat Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term.
3. UT Austin, UT San Antonio recognized as top public universities in Texas
The University of Texas at Austin recently earned a top 10 spot on the U.S. News & World Report’s “Top Public Universities.” The analysis recognized the university as the No. 1 public university in Texas and the No. 7 public university nationally. The school maintained its spot as the No. 30 university among both public and private schools nationally.
The University of Texas at San Antonio also received recognition for being a leader in social mobility and innovation.
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UTSA banner. (Spectrum News 1)
Around The Nation
1. Group researching brain cancer treatments for children to lose federal funding
2. Family of 1 of the 67 Washington plane crash victims sues the FAA, Army and American Airlines
3. ‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in the U.S.
Deep in the Heart of Texas
NASA’s 10 newest astronauts pose at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Columbia County native Dr. Imelda Muller is at far right in the back row. (Josh Valcarcel/NASA via AP)
NASA scientists discuss Artemis II mission
Excitement is building for America’s return to the moon. This week in Houston, the bright minds behind the four-phase mission spoke about the preparation that’s gone into it.