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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1836, two cannons nicknamed the “Twin Sisters” arrived at the port of Brazoria to support the Texan Army’s push for independence. Within weeks, those guns helped turn the tide at the Battle of San Jacinto, where Sam Houston’s forces defeated the Mexican army.

Texas is making moves—from a $16 billion natural gas hub headed to East Texas to a small-town chatbot named HippoBOT—that's changing how residents connect with the city. All that and more in Top Stories and Et Cetera.

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$16 Billion Natural Gas Hub Headed to East Texas

Anderson County in rural East Texas will soon be home to a $16 billion natural gas-fired power facility, the Texas Power Generation Hub, built and operated by NextEra Energy Resources.

The plant will generate up to 5.2 gigawatts of electricity—enough to power more than one million Texas homes. The project is part of a $550 billion U.S.-Japan investment agreement signed last October between President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

State Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine), who was at the White House for the announcement, said the hub will bring 3,000 high-paying jobs and help cut local property taxes.

The news comes amid growing bipartisan concern over data center expansion across rural Texas, with lawmakers on both sides warning of strain on local water and power resources.

House Speaker Eyes Annexing Part of New Mexico

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has directed the Select Committee on Governmental Oversight to study the feasibility of adding one or more New Mexico counties along the state line to Texas.

The focus is on Lea County, an oil-rich slice of the Permian Basin that Burrows says deserves "a real voice in its own future, not one dictated by Santa Fe."

The idea got a cold reception in New Mexico, where Democrats control the legislature and the governor's office. New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez fired back, telling Burrows to "get offline, touch some grass, and get his own House in order."

The annexation push is one of Burrows' stated priorities heading into the 2027 legislative session. A similar proposal introduced in New Mexico's recent session never made it out of committee.

800 Teens Trash Texas Mansion after Airbnb Booking

A Celina homeowner got a rude awakening after someone booked his mansion on Airbnb for a "party of seven," and up to 800 teens and young adults showed up for a party that ended with gunshots and police arrests.

Owner Kishore Karlapudi said partygoers hauled furniture into the garage, broke the granite countertops, and stripped wall fixtures throughout the home.

Things turned dangerous when shots were fired and police received reports of armed men at the front gate threatening to kill someone. Officers arrived to find the party far larger than expected, and two people were taken into custody.

Once inside, officers found damage and blood-stained bed sheets and towels, according to police. "It's shock and chaos," said one officer.

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➤ Taylor: Despite resident pushback, the Taylor City Council unanimously approved annexation and rezoning for a $2.5 billion data center near Samsung's chip plant, as community groups continue pushing for greater transparency and specialized zoning regulations. (More)

➤ West Texas: Records show that a measles outbreak centered at the West Texas Detention Facility in Hudspeth County—where 130 of the state's 170 confirmed cases have occurred—spread to El Paso after four facility employees visited hospitals, malls, and restaurants while infected. (More)

➤ San Antonio: Six Flags Fiesta Texas is reinstating its enhanced chaperone policy this weekend, requiring all guests 17 and under to be accompanied by someone at least 21 years old. (More)

➤ Texarkana: A marine supply store manager and office manager were arrested after a six-month investigation found they allegedly stole more than $400,000 from Gregg Orr Marine over five years by manipulating company finances. (More)

➤ Dallas: A Dallas County jury awarded $1.1 billion to a Texarkana family after finding Charles Brooks Jr.—a trust fund heir now serving a 40-year prison sentence—responsible for a 2021 attack that left a then-2-year-old boy permanently disabled. (More)

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➤ A Houston Astros superfan recently returned from a 16-month journey across more than 100 countries and six continents, carrying an Astros flag and snapping a photo with it at every stop. (More)

➤ NCAA Women’s Tournament: No. 3 seed TCU and No. 1 seed Texas both play in the Sweet 16 today. (See Schedule)

➤ San Antonio Spurs legend George Gervin said he was caught off guard when Bears quarterback Caleb Williams filed to trademark the nickname "Iceman," which Gervin’s been called for over 50 years. (More)

➤ Texas guard Jordan Pope played in the team's Sweet 16 loss to Purdue on a broken foot. He scored 12 points before the Longhorns' run ended at the buzzer. (More)

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➤ The city of Hutto has launched HippoBOT, a 24/7 AI chatbot that allows residents to find city services, report issues, and contact city departments—making it one of the first Texas municipalities to deploy the platform. (More)

➤ A Waco food truck called "Frenchie Daddy French Toast" sets up regularly at the Pet Circle Regional Animal Center, donating a portion of profits to help cover pet adoption fees. (See Video)

➤ An El Paso man who started as a McDonald's crew member on Dyer Street in 1984 has opened his fifth franchise location in the same Northeast El Paso neighborhood where his career began. (More)

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