Airline Seat Cleaning Change, GLP-1 Study, and Surprise Job Losses

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1955, quarterback Tommy Kramer was born in San Antonio. He led Robert E. Lee High School to a state championship in 1971, set numerous passing records during four years as the starter at Rice University, and was drafted in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings in 1977.

Word is officially in that Canyon is the prettiest town in Texas and one of the prettiest in the nation. See the full story in today's Roundup.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales Ends Re-election Bid

Rep. Tony Gonzales announced late Thursday night that he was dropping his re-election bid for the U.S. House, after admitting he had an extramarital affair with a former aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by self-immolation in September.

"After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have decided not to seek re-election," Gonzales posted on X. He had initially denied the affair with Santo-Aviles and maintained on Wednesday that her death had nothing to do with their relationship.

The announcement comes as fellow Republicans urged Gonzales to end his campaign and address "these very serious allegations directly with his constituents and his colleagues."

Gonzales was set for a runoff with Brandon Herrera after failing to secure enough votes for the Republican nomination in this week's primaries.

Texans Stuck in Middle East Amid War

Many Texans remain stranded in the Middle East as the U.S.-Iran war continues to escalate. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett said he was working with five Austin-area families to get them back home.

The U.S. Department of State opened a crisis intake form for Americans stuck in the region, looking to evacuate people via charter flights.

Meanwhile, Dallas-based chef Odies Turner, stuck in Qatar this week, claimed, "Right now, we're not being supported. There's no support from the American government. If there is, I haven't seen it."

Commercial airlines have greatly reduced flights to and from impacted airports, with some flight suspensions due to lift tomorrow.

Canyon Ranked Among Prettiest Towns in U.S.

The city of Canyon ranks as one of America's prettiest towns, according to online educational resource WorldAtlas.

Canyon was one of 13 towns to make the list as WorldAtlas claimed it represented "the expansive and diverse landscape of Texas better than most towns."

The gateway to the Palo Duro Canyon State Park—also known as the "Grand Canyon of Texas"—and home to Texas' largest history museum, Canyon is a must-visit for outdoor enthusiasts.

Brunswick, Georgia, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and Mount Dora, Florida, joined Canyon as representatives of the Southern U.S. You can see the full list of America's prettiest towns here.

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➤ Fort Hood: The Army demonstrated AI equipment it's currently testing with the goal of reducing the number of soldiers in combat. The Machine Assisted Rugged Soldier (MARS) program is testing 16 different technologies for effectiveness before further investment. (See Photos)

➤ Pflugerville: Water restrictions are in place after a pipeline feeding water into Lake Pflugerville failed this week, prompting a declaration of emergency and restricting water to indoor use. (More)

➤ San Antonio: TxDOT is converting a busy intersection into a diverging diamond interchange as the final phase of traffic-reducing efforts on the city's North Side. (See Details)

➤ Austin: Multiple explosions sparked by activity in homeless camps have been reported in recent months, with over 400 fire department responses linked to fires at homeless encampments.(More)

➤ San Antonio: NASDAQ Texas launched Thursday with inaugural dual listings, celebrating the debut by ringing the closing bell at The Alamo with Governor Greg Abbott in attendance. (See Report)

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➤ The Houston Texans signed edge rusher Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1 million contract extension, making him the fourth-highest pass rusher in the NFL next season. (More)

➤ The World Baseball Classic continues at Daikin Park in Houston today with a game between Italy and Brazil at noon, followed by the U.S. playing Great Britain at 7 p.m. (See Full Schedule)

➤ The Dallas Stars continue to be active in the trade market, sending a third-round pick to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Michael Bunting. (More)

➤ Victor Wembanyama's 38-point performance gave the San Antonio Spurs a 121-106 win over the Detroit Pistons, who have the best record in the NBA's Eastern Conference. (See Highlights)

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➤ The Texas A&M Forest Service recognized James Cousins as the 2025 recipient of the Lone Star State Crew Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership during wildfire responses last season. (More)

➤ New medical research from Texas A&M shows that prescribing antibiotics during leukemia chemotherapy can reshape the gut microbiome and help curtail antibiotic resistance. (See Details)

➤ Texas prisons have banned hardback books, as well as books that have been clearly used, from inmates. Taking effect next month, the policy seeks to curb drug smuggling into prison facilities. (More)

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➤ This major airline may stop cleaning coach seats between flights. (Hear More)

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➤ U.S. jobs fell by nearly 100,000 in February, catching economists off guard after promising forecasts. (Podcast Available)

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Flower Festival, Braves' Worst Contracts, and Runaway Donkey

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1951, Lawrenceville-born boxing champion Ezzard Charles defeated Jersey Joe Walcott to retain the heavyweight world title.

Ranked the sixth best flower festival in the nation last year by USA Today, Macon's International Cherry Blossom Festival happening this month, is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees in bloom. Planning to attend? Learn more details in today's Top Stories.

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Body of Peachtree City Fisherman Found

Travis White, a 54-year-old man from Peachtree City, was found dead near Petit Bois Island in Mississippi after going missing on a fishing trip earlier this week.

White's body was found on Wednesday, a day after authorities discovered his boat near the Dauphin Island Bridge in Alabama.

White was reported missing around 11 a.m. on Tuesday.

The incident remains under investigation.

Marathon Mishap Outcome Detailed

The Atlanta Track Club is offering to pay prize money to the three lead runners who were led off course by the race's guide vehicle during the women's USATF Half Marathon Championships that took place on Sunday, March 1.

With about 1.5 miles to the finish line, the guide vehicle took a wrong turn. The runners followed it, unknowingly straying from the correct path.

A review of the incident revealed that the error stemmed from an emergency response to a police officer being struck by a vehicle near the course.

As a result, the affected runners lost their leading positions, finishing ninth, 12th, and 13th. Their appeal to have the official results adjusted was denied by USA Track & Field.

Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Set to Kick Off

The 44th annual International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, which features more than 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees, is scheduled to run from March 20-29 at Carolyn Crayton Park and other locations across the city.

Festival highlights include wiener dog and pig races, live entertainment, a dog diving competition, a parade, Bengal tiger performances, the Cherry Blossom Ball, and more.

Over 200,000 people attended the event last year.

The event was ranked No. 6 on USA Today's 2025 list of the best flower festivals in the nation.

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➤ Greensboro: The Novelis aluminum recycling plant has reopened after an explosion caused the facility to close last weekend; no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation. (More)

➤ Savannah: $25 parking will be available at the Savannah Convention Center from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on March 17 for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. (More)

➤ Atlanta: The city has started clearing a homeless encampment located under the downtown connector at the Bell Street overpass near Grady Memorial Hospital. (See Details)

➤ Habersham County: Recycling centers in Cornelia and Clarkesville will begin accepting tin and metal cans on March 16, following community input. (More)

➤ Warner Robins: Warning signs are being installed around Walker's Pond after two alligators were reported nearby. (More)

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➤ Uzbekistan's Men's National Soccer Team will set up their base training camp at Atlanta United's facility during the FIFA World Cup. (More)

➤ Georgia women's basketball lost 76-61 to Kentucky in the SEC tournament, which gives them a near two-week break until March Madness starts on the 18th. (More)

➤ Jurickson Profar's recent 162-game suspension landed him on Braves Today's list of the worst contracts in Atlanta Braves history. He's joined by B.J. Upton, Cole Hamels, and Derek Lowe. (See List)

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➤ NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and the Henry County Sheriff's Office surprised an 18-year-old in McDonough, who was paralyzed after a car accident, with a VIP trip to see his favorite NBA team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. (More)

➤ A Georgia lottery player won a $5 million prize from a scratch-off ticket purchased at Om Food Mart in Nahunta. (More)

➤ Two Gwinnett County police officers safely caught a runaway donkey named Hank before returning him to his owner. (See Video)

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