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Houston Surgeon Indicted for Faking Liver Transplant Records
Dr. John Stevenson Bynon Jr., a Houston transplant surgeon, faces federal indictment for falsifying medical records that made five patients ineligible for liver transplants. Three of those patients died while two found care elsewhere. The case has stirred outrage and lawsuits as Memorial Hermann’s transplant program was temporarily shut down.
If you or a loved one has ever faced a critical transplant wait, this case hits close to home. Delays or denials in organ offers can be life or death, and falsified records shake trust in medical professionals and institutions. Understanding these failures can push for more transparency and safeguards in healthcare—something that directly affects the future of patient care in Texas.
Source: CBS News
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Statewide Outage Count — today (from start of day to now): None.
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Houston | 77.5 | 47.7 |
Austin | 81.9 | 45.9 |
San Antonio | 81.1 | 45.5 |
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Politics and Economy
Hinojosa Emerges as Leading Democratic Governor Candidate
Gina Hinojosa, a former Austin school board member and Texas House lawmaker, is the front-runner in the Democratic primary for governor. She advocates reversing Gov. Abbott's voucher program, expanding healthcare access, and focusing economic incentives on small businesses to better support working Texans.
If you’re feeling left out of Texas’s economic growth, Hinojosa’s push to prioritize public schools and healthcare could directly affect your family’s well-being. Her plans aim to ease the struggles of low-wage workers and overburdened families by shifting resources toward community needs rather than big corporations. This race matters because it could reshape how Texas balances prosperity with everyday life for its residents.
Source: Austin American-statesman
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What else is happening:
The Dallas Morning News endorses Jennifer Balido in the Republican primary for Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9, arguing her experience would ensure fair criminal-appeals oversight.
An editorial recommends Brent Coffee in the crowded Republican primary for Place 3, citing his prosecutorial background as critical to restoring confidence in appeals rulings.
Teachers across Texas are supporting students through heightened immigration fears, while statewide ratings may overlook compounding impacts on school performance and wellbeing.
Tech and Business
Musk Highlights Family Challenges Recruiting Engineers to Texas
Elon Musk says it's tough to attract engineers with families to SpaceX's Starbase campus in Texas, calling it a 'technology monastery' that's remote and male-dominated. Tesla in Austin faces fewer issues since it keeps much engineering in California. SpaceX's remote location near Brownsville limits job options for spouses, complicating relocations.
If you’re a tech worker with family, moving to SpaceX’s Starbase could mean a big lifestyle change. The remote location offers few job openings for partners and less city life compared to California hubs. This affects recruitment and could slow growth, making it harder for local economies to thrive around these tech campuses.
Source: Business Insider
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Fort Worth May Let Voters Decide on Doubling Council Pay
Fort Worth City Council is considering a proposal to ask voters if mayor and council pay should double from current rates last raised in 2006. Supporters say pay is outdated given city growth and workload; critics question timing amid other priorities. The vote could appear on the May ballot if approved.
If you live in Fort Worth, this could mean your city leaders get paid more, potentially improving their ability to fully commit to their roles without juggling other jobs. On the other hand, some worry the city should focus funds on urgent services first. Your vote in May could directly shape local government pay and priorities.
Source: WFAA
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What else is happening:
Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar urges leaders to adopt clear governance and practical AI training, warning Texas companies risk falling behind without strategic executive guidance.
Amazon's massive $100 billion AI infrastructure plan raises investor concerns about returns and could reshape cloud costs for Texas startups and enterprise users as spending ramps up nationwide AI infrastructure plan.
Sports
No. 17 Florida Gators visit Texas A&M Aggies
Texas A&M hosts the No. 17 Florida Gators in a key SEC matchup after a close loss to Alabama. The Aggies, strong at home with a 12-1 record, face Florida for the first time this season as both teams hold 7-2 conference records.
If you're a college basketball fan in Texas, this game is a prime chance to see high-scoring action up close. Texas A&M averages over 90 points per game and thrives in College Station, making their home court a tough place for visitors. Whether you're following the Aggies or the Gators, this matchup could shift SEC standings and pulse through local watch parties and sports bars.
Source: AP News
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Sports Spotlight:
No. 8 Houston visits No. 16 BYU with NCAA tournament implications as AJ Dybantsa seeks to rebound from a 36-point performance that energized BYU's offense.
UTSA looks to rebound at home as Brent Moss attempts to spark the offense after a 32-point game that exposed defensive vulnerabilities.
Incarnate Word hosts McNeese after Davion Bailey exploded for 36 points, a scoring outburst that could tilt Southland standings and shift postseason seeding.
Texas Heritage Insight
The iconic phrase “Six Flags over Texas” doesn’t just refer to amusement parks: it references the six nations that have governed parts of Texas — Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the United States, and the Confederate States of America.