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Evening Briefing Texas Jan 2
Good evening, Texas. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Migrants from Texas being dropped off in New Jersey as New York Mayor Eric Adams’ bus protocol takes effect
Through a new executive order, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has placed restrictions on when and where migrants can arrive.
The order requires that buses arrive only between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., and that a 32-hour notice be given beforehand. Bus drivers must also describe which migrants have arrived in the last 90 days, how many will likely seek emergency shelter once they arrive, and whether they were traveling alone or with a family.
2. Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism scandal, plagiarism allegations
Harvard President Claudine Gay is resigning from her role on Tuesday, bringing to an end a tenure marred by allegations of plagiarism and criticism over her handling of antisemitism on campus.
In a statement, the Harvard Corporation said that Alan Garber, the school’s Provost and Chief Academic Officer, will step into the role in an interim basis while the search for a permanent leader begins.
Harvard President Claudine Gay, left, speaks. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
3. South Korean opposition leader is attacked and injured by an unidentified man
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked and injured by an unidentified man during a visit Tuesday to the southeastern city of Busan, emergency officials said.
Busan’s emergency office said Lee was attacked as he visited the construction site of a new airport in the city. It said Lee, head of the main opposition Democratic Party, was conscious but his exact condition was unknown.
4. Price cuts boost Tesla 4Q sales, beating estimates as electric vehicle growth rate slows
Steep price cuts helped electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc. increase its fourth-quarter vehicle sales by almost 20% as EV sales growth slowed across the industry.
The Austin, Texas, company said Tuesday that it sold 484,507 vehicles worldwide from October through December. That handily beat Wall Street estimates of 473,000 for the quarter according to data provider FactSet.
Notes for Tomorrow
Wednesday 1/3
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses Utah ballot status
- Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes and economic forecast published
- Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, Nov
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- Greta Thunberg celebrates 21st birthday
- ‘Tolkien Birthday Toast’, The Tolkien Society encourages fans of J.R.R. Tolkien around the world to raise a glass at 21:00 local time and celebrate what would have been the 132nd birthday of ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ author
- 5th anniversary of China landing spacecraft on far side of the moon
- 100th anniversary of Tutankhamen’s sarcophagus discovery
- 4th anniversary of U.S. killing Iranian general in Baghdad airport drone strike
- The Quadrantids – first major meteor shower of the year. During its peak and under ideal conditions, up to 200 meteors are expected to be seen every hour
- Earth reaches its closest point to the sun – the perihelion – during its year-long orbit
In Case You Missed It
In this June 14, 2006 file photo are U-Haul trucks sit on a dealer lot in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
In this June 14, 2006 file photo are U-Haul trucks sit on a dealer lot in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Texas again tops list of most popular states to move to, U-Haul reports
Texas remains in the most popular destination in the country for people moving.
U-Haul on Tuesday published its annual growth index, showing that for the third consecutive year, the Lone Star State netted the largest number of movers in one-way U-Haul equipment in 2023.
Florida ranks just behind Texas, followed by Idaho, Washington, Arizona, Colorado and Virginia.
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$20 million Powerball jackpot-winning ticket sold at QuikTrip in Leander
LEANDER, Texas — Someone is now a multimillionaire after purchasing a jackpot-winning Powerball ticket in Leander.
The Texas Lottery says the winning ticket was purchased at QuikTrip #4165 at 10742 E. Crystal Falls Parkway. It matched all six numbers drawn, 25-37-42-52-65 and Powerball 14.
The $20 million grand prize will be split with another winner in Florida. According to the Multi-State Lottery Association, the ticket sold in Texas is worth approximately $4.5 million before taxes.
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The Texas winner has not come forward to claim their prize; the Texas Lottery says that person has 180 days from the draw date to claim their winnings.
“Saturday delivered a major win for a Texas Lottery player and an exciting moment for our state,” said Courtney Arbour, executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), which oversees the Texas Lottery. “We look forward to congratulating our second Powerball Grand Prize winner in the last eight months when they come forward to claim the prize. Wins like this show the full impact that well-run Texas Lottery games have on players, retailers and our beneficiaries – public education and veterans’ services – across the Lone Star State.”
Austin, TX
William Brian Moriarty Obituary
William “Bill” B. Moriarty, of Austin, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 73, following an extended battle with cancer. A devoted partner, father, brother, uncle, an…
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Victim names released in fiery plane crash that killed 5 in Central Texas
WIMBERLY, Texas – The names of all five people killed in the Central Texas plane crash late Thursday night have been released.
Plane crash victim names
The latest:
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the names of the five victims in the Wimberly, Texas crash are as follows:
- Justin Appling (pilot)
- Hayden Dillard
- Seren Wilson
- Brooke Skypala
- Stacy Hedrick
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigators are on scene and serving as the lead investigative agencies, DPS said in their Saturday release.
What we don’t know:
The cause of the crash has yet to be determined.
Fatal Texas plane crash
The backstory:
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra says first responders received the call just after 11 p.m. April 30 about an aircraft down in the Wimberley area.
The crash happened in a wooded area in the 200 block of Round Rock Road, near the area of Ledgerock Road and FM 2325, northwest of Wimberley. The NTSB says the crash happened at around 11:03 p.m.
A post-impact fire destroyed the plane, says the NTSB.
According to FlightAware, the plane was on its way to New Braunfels from Amarillo.
The aircraft has been identified as a Cessna 421C that had five people on board. All five are confirmed dead.
A preliminary investigation shows the plane was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash, but there is no indication of a mid-air crash. A second plane traveling in the same area landed safely in New Braunfels.
Flight tracking data shows the plane had a normal takeoff, climbing to 17,400 feet, but just before 11 p.m., something went wrong. The data showed the plane suddenly started dropped, plunging more than 5,000 feet per minute. Within minutes, radar contact was lost.
The Source: Information in this update comes from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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