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St. Anthony HS students show up to support veterans at nonprofit’s 5K race
SUMMARY: Over 2,000 participants took part in the Wounded Warriors Project’s Carry Forward 5K, with the St. Anthony high school cross country team showing support for their coach, an injured veteran. This event highlights the community’s commitment to veterans, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles. Participants, including veteran Jose Moreno, carried weights and flags to symbolize the burdens veterans face after service. The race fostered camaraderie reminiscent of military service. Organizers stress the importance of ongoing support for veterans, as their challenges continue even after leaving the battlefield.
Saturday morning was the first time in the 2024-25 school year that St. Anthony Catholic High School’s cross-country team didn’t have to wake up at 5 a.m. to head to a meet.
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Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 moon mission leader, dies at 97
SUMMARY: James Lovell, NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, died at 97 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Lovell flew four missions, including Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8, and Apollo 13. Apollo 8 was the first mission to orbit the moon, delivering iconic Earth photography and comforting a tumultuous 1968 America. Apollo 13’s oxygen tank explosion transformed the mission into a harrowing survival story, showcasing NASA’s crisis management and Lovell’s calm leadership. Though never walking on the moon, Lovell’s role cemented his legacy. Portrayed by Tom Hanks in the film “Apollo 13,” he remained a symbol of courage, ingenuity, and perseverance in space exploration.
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Texas' space investment grows in Austin as company builds next-gen satellite factory
SUMMARY: Cesium Astro, a Texas-based telecommunications equipment company, is building “the most advanced satellite spacecraft factory” in western Travis County, backed by a $10 million state grant promoted by Governor Greg Abbott. The new factory will produce Element, a next-generation telecommunications satellite designed to provide secure, high-speed internet to remote areas, airborne platforms, and military operations. The Texas Space Commission (TSC), established in 2023, oversees $300 million in grants for space industry growth. Cesium Astro’s expansion exemplifies Texas’s push to become a major player in the space economy, projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2035, with Element’s launch planned for summer 2026.
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Lawmakers look to require warning sirens, camp evacuations
SUMMARY: In response to the deadly July 4 flooding in Kerr County, Texas, lawmakers are considering new legislation to improve flood preparedness and response. Senate Bill 2 would require outdoor warning sirens in flood-prone areas, supported by a grant program, addressing concerns that mobile alerts are often missed. Senate Bill 1 would subject the Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) to a Sunset review in 2027, scrutinizing its role and governance after criticism of its inadequate flood warning and monitoring systems. Additional proposals include mandatory emergency evacuation plans for camps, emergency management coordinator training, a volunteer credential system, and a mass fatality data management system. Camps would also face fines if they fail to submit annual flood disaster plans.
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