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Sunshine returns in full force across much of the state as we have one more warm day ahead. By Wednesday, cooler weather will spread across Texas leading to a cold start to our Thanksgiving morning. Rain chances increase once again as we get closer to the weekend.
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Around Texas
1. Texas is getting far less federal money for rural broadband expansion than expected
When the state announced that it’s set to receive $1.3 billion of federal funds to improve broadband access, rural Texans who have been waiting years for the money were disappointed.
They were expecting three times the amount.
2. Data center transforms Abilene’s landscape and economy with mixed reactions from residents
Artificial intelligence is hitting close to home for more and more Texans. Data centers housing the massive amounts of computing needed to power the AI ambitions of corporations like OpenAI, Oracle and Nvidia are popping up across the Texas landscape.
One campus in Abilene is projected to become one of the largest AI superclusters in the world once it’s fully built. That comes with mixed feelings from the community.
3. Rangers and Mets agree on Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo trade, AP source says
The Texas Rangers and the Mets have agreed on a trade that would send Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien to New York in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo.
A person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed that agreement Sunday. That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been finalized or announced. The same source confirms that Nimmo has agreed to waive a no-trade provision in his deal.
New York Mets’ Brandon Nimmo, center, celebrates with Tyrone Taylor, right, and Harrison Bader after a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in New York. The Mets won 9-7. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Around The Nation
2. Pentagon says it’s investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for video urging troops to defy ‘illegal orders’
3. Justice Department renews bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Downtown Kerrville gears up for annual holiday parade. (Spectrum News 1/Lauren Kendrick)
Kerrville holiday parade brings much needed joy
Folks in Kerrville felt a little extra cheer this weekend. The Holiday Lighted Parade occurs in Kerrville every year around this time to kick off the holiday season. Store owners taking part in it said that this year it’s even more important to bring the community some much needed joy.