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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1967, actor George Eads was born in Fort Worth. He is best known for his leading role as Nick Stokes on the CBS police drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Texas is home to the best barbecue (sorry, Kansas City and North Carolina), so it's fitting that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a "national BBQ tour" in the state capital. Check out which famous pit he visited in today's Roundup.

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Iran Strikes Divide Texas Officials

The state’s elected officials are weighing in on the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with Republicans largely supporting the action and Democrats expressing criticism and pushing for a war powers resolution.

“Texas stands with our Commander-in-Chief,” said Gov. Greg Abbott. Sen. John Cornyn expressed hope for Iran’s “dark days to come to an end,” while Sen. Ted Cruz said the strikes “will enhance the national security of the United States and our allies.”

Attorney General Ken Paxton praised Trump’s “courageous leadership,” U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt said the attacks “ended a threat to humanity,” and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul urged Iranians to “rise up and seize this generational opportunity to grasp democracy, prosperity, and a future free from tyranny.”

On the Democrat side, U.S. Rep. Greg Casar criticized Trump for “sending other people’s kids to risk their lives in a senseless regime change war.” U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett said Trump “refuses to even pretend that he cares about following the law,” while State Rep. James Talarico called for “no more forever wars.”

RFK Visits Austin

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Austin during his “Take Back Your Health” tour, promoting the Trump administration's dietary guidelines and the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.

On Thursday, Kennedy kicked off a “national BBQ tour” at Terry Black’s Barbecue, which Dell CEO Michael Dell called a “great choice.” Later, he spoke at an “Eat Real Food” rally, where he praised Texas for “leading the way with MAHA.”

On Friday, Kennedy toured Austin ISD’s Cunningham Elementary School, where he reviewed meal options and served lunch to students. “It is so great to see these kids getting healthy food, hot food. This is what we need to do all across the country,” he said.

In January, Kennedy and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins introduced new dietary guidelines that prioritize protein and saturated fats from dairy and meat. Kennedy has also worked to reduce the prevalence of food dyes and ultra-processed foods.

Falcon Dam Sets Winter Temp Record

Thursday’s heat wave tied or broke daily temperature records in several cities across Central and South Texas. If confirmed, a preliminary reading of 106 degrees at Falcon Dam would be the hottest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. in winter.

The National Weather Service office in Brownsville reported the reading, which was recorded at Falcon Dam’s NOAA Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) station. It could take several weeks to confirm the reading.

Earlier, an automated NOAA weather station in La Puerta recorded a 104-degree reading, tying the winter high set in Rio Grande City in 1902.

San Antonio (95), Victoria (89), Corpus Christi (95), McAllen (100), and El Paso (83) also set or tied daily highs.

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➤ Statewide: Kamala Harris endorsed U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic Senate primary as a Chism Strategies poll showed State Rep. James Talarico leading Crockett by 12 points, contradicting a prior survey. (More)

➤ Statewide: Samsung agreed to require smart TV users to opt in to automated content recognition, a viewer data-collection technology, after Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Korean tech giant. (More)

➤ Corpus Christi: President Trump endorsed former State Sen. Don Huffines for Texas comptroller and Sid Miller for reelection as Texas agriculture commissioner. Gov. Greg Abbott has endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and challenger Nate Sheets for agriculture commissioner. (More)

➤ Mount Pleasant: A firefighter with the Tri Lakes Volunteer Fire Department died on Friday while responding to a brush fire. Meanwhile, a wildfire burned 6,103 acres of the Angelina National Forest this week before it was brought under control. (More)

➤ Houston: At least 15 cows escaped from a property near U.S. 90. Police and dogs wrangled the loose cattle. (See Photos)

➤ Judson ISD: The board of trustees voted 5-2 Tuesday to close three elementary schools, citing a projected $37 million deficit, as Trustee Suzanne Kenoyer said tough cuts were needed to protect the district. (More)

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➤ The Dallas Stars announced that center Tyler Seguin will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL in December, ending hopes the 34-year-old could return for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (More)

➤ Texas Longhorns center fielder Aiden Robbins crushed a 466-foot home run during Friday's 8-1 win over Coastal Carolina in Houston. The moonshot bounced off Daikin Park's iconic train. (See Homer)

➤ The San Antonio Spurs are riding an 11-game winning streak going into today's game against the New York Knicks. They're currently No. 2 in the Western Conference standings, trailing the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder by two games. (More)

➤ The Houston Astros have added Whataburger to Daikin Park's concession stand lineup. (More)

➤ No. 23 Texas A&M baseball took on No. 1 UCLA late last night with its undefeated season on the line. (Box Score)

➤ Cedar Hill girls basketball rallied from an 11-point deficit in the third quarter to beat rival Duncanville 41-36 on Friday and advance to the Class 6A Division I state semifinals. Cedar Hill lost to Duncanville twice this season. (More)

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➤ IDW Publishing will release Godzilla vs. Texas on May 13, featuring Austin artist Matt Frank and sending the King of the Monsters rampaging across cities in the latest Godzilla vs. America installment. (See Covers)

➤ Austin’s Huston-Tillotson University has partnered with a local firm to provide tiny homes delivered by drone for 15 upperclassmen this fall. Built by Hover City, each tiny home contains a kitchen, sleeping area, living space, and a full bathroom. (More)

➤ A 21-year-old hiker who fell 150 feet in Franklin Mountains State Park was rescued by local first responders and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations aircrew. (See Details)

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Decatur Gold Bar Scam, Cell Phone Ban, and LEGO Championship

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 2007, severe storms spawned at least 14 tornadoes across central Georgia, killing people in Taylor and Sumter counties and causing major damage, including an EF3 tornado that tore through the Americus area.

Do you think your neighbors are friendly? See which Atlanta-area neighborhood was named the friendliest in a new report in today's Et Cetera.

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Atlanta Running Legend Dies at 80

Jeff Galloway, the Atlanta running legend who won the first Peachtree Road Race in 1970 and competed for the 1972 U.S. Olympic team, has died at age 80 after suffering a stroke.

Galloway was honored with a memorial run and a moment of silence on the Atlanta Beltline earlier this week.

Beyond his competitive career, Galloway was known for developing the run-walk-run strategy, which alternates running and walking to help reduce injury and fatigue.

"His run/walk training philosophy empowered millions—making the sport more accessible, sustainable, and welcoming for all. Not only was he a champion, he was a colleague, a coach, and a friend to so many in our community," the Atlanta Track Club said in a statement.

Gold Bar Scam Prompts Police Raids

Milani Jewelers, located on DeKalb Industrial Way in Decatur, was raided by law enforcement last week as part of a multi-state investigation into a $50 million gold bar fraud scheme.

Fraudsters posing as law enforcement would contact victims, primarily senior citizens, and pressure them into withdrawing cash and purchasing gold, which is then handed to couriers.

Investigators allege the gold acquired from victims was later moved through a network of businesses, including the Decatur store, where it was laundered into jewelry. The jewelry was then sold to customers or smuggled out of the U.S.

Twenty people have been arrested so far in connection with the case.

$5M for Georgia Tech's Aerospace Engineering

The Delta Air Lines Foundation has donated $5 million towards the construction of a new Aerospace Engineering Building at Georgia Tech in Atlanta.

The planned facility will house the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering.

The institution enrolls more than 2,300 students and was ranked the best publicly funded aerospace engineering graduate program in the nation in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report.

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➤ Statewide: The Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill that would prohibit students from using cell phones and similar personal devices during the school day at all public high schools, building on an existing K‑8 ban. (More)

➤ Milton: The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office reported that Nathan Smith, the son of music artist Lil Jon, died in an accidental drowning in a pond near his home after taking psilocybin mushrooms. (More)

➤ Clayton County: The Arena at Southlake, a $117 million, 8,000-seat entertainment venue featuring a rooftop terrace, VIP lounge, and recording studio, is set to open this month. (More)

➤ Lawrenceville: A kitchen fire at the Oxford Apartments on Club Lakes Parkway destroyed several units and displaced 26 residents on Friday; no injuries were reported. (More)

➤ Norcross: Security footage shows two individuals repeatedly entering a Public Works building and stealing more than $8,500 worth of lawn equipment. Authorities have charged the suspects in connection with the theft. (See Video)

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➤ Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette impressed scouts with a blazing 4.38 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine on Friday. (Watch Video)

➤ Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. socked this grand slam during the team's 15-8 spring training win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday as Acuña gears up to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as a part of Team Venezuela. (Watch Video)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed defensive assistant LaTroy Lewis amid sexual assault allegations. (More)

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➤ Virginia-Highland was named the friendliest neighborhood in Atlanta in a new report by Nextdoor. (More)

➤ After noticing smoke, a local man in Albany broke into a burning home to wake a sleeping family and led them to safety before firefighters arrived. (More)

➤ A group of 10 Cobb County elementary students will compete in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge World Championship in Houston from April 29 to May 2 after winning a statewide challenge. (More)

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