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Texas Michelin awards are something to be proud of

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1 month ago

November 16, 2024

Texas Michelin awards are something to be proud of

We’re raising our glass to all the Texas restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide this week. Here’s to the hard work and dedication of those who won, and to an even better run of awards next year.

Michelin recognized 15 Texas restaurants with a 1-star distinction, 44 with the Bib Gourmand award for good food at a good price, and another 57 with Recommended status, our colleagues reported.

From steak — chicken fried or otherwise — to brisket, smoked sausage and Tex-Mex, the Lone Start State has been home to fantastic food since long before Michelin arrived. All the same, it’s exciting to see our local cuisine recognized on an international stage.

There were no 2- or 3-star winners in the state, and Deep Ellum’s Tatsu is the sole 1-star winner for Dallas, but we’re not discouraged. After all, this is our state’s first year as part of the guide. The longer Michelin is in Texas, the more restaurateurs will do their best to wow the meticulous food critics. Texas’ food scene will keep improving, and our fantastic food writers will be here to tell you all about it.

We’re glad Michelin didn’t ignore Texas’ barbecue scene in favor of more traditional white-tablecloth establishments. Four out of the 15 stars awarded this year went to barbecue joints, our colleagues reported. Sadly, Mexican and Tex-Mex had a smaller showing in North Texas, with only two of the 28 restaurants recognized serving these quintessential cuisines. We hope more of them will appear on Michelin’s lists next year.

There have been a couple of little hiccups along the way. Two similarly named Dallas restaurants owned by the same parent company, The Charles and Mister Charles, got mixed up for a Recommended rating. And in a second incident, Michelin removed Kâu Ba, a Viet-Cajun restaurant in Houston, from the guide after discovering that it had temporarily closed ahead of the award ceremony.

But the good far, far outweighs the bad. There’s even a chance for economic gain with Michelin’s arrival. After the guide arrived in Atlanta, many restaurants that were recognized saw a jump in sales, our colleague reported. Even after the hype died down, some restaurants continued to outperform their pre-Michelin baselines. And to a smaller extent, Atlanta’s entire food scene saw a boost in sales. We’re hoping the Michelin Guide has the same effect for Dallas-Fort Worth.

All this is happening at a good time. Food culture is front-and-center for many Americans, and it feels as though there’s a self-proclaimed “foodie” around every corner. Look no further than the titanic success of FX’s The Bear to see what we’re talking about.

So here’s to the great round of Michelin awards, and a fantastic future for Texan food.

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Pleasant Christmas weather for North Texas before storms return Thursday

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December 25, 2024

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Pleasant Christmas weather for North Texas before storms return Thursday – CBS Texas

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Texas A&M vs. USC Prediction, Odds, Picks – December 27, 2024

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December 25, 2024

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Texas A&M vs. USC Prediction, Odds, Picks – December 27, 2024

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The Las Vegas Bowl features a battle between the Texas A&M Aggies (who are 3.5-point favorites) and the USC Trojans on December 27, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The over/under is set at 52.

Facing the Texas Longhorns in their most recent game, the Aggies lost 17-7. Last time out, the Trojans fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, with 49-35 being the final score.

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Texas A&M vs. USC Game Information & Odds

When: Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Location: Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada
TV: ESPN
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Texas A&M vs USC Betting Information updated as of December 25, 2024, 2:45 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Texas A&M	-3.5 (-111)	-180	+149	52	-109	-111

Texas A&M vs. USC Prediction

Pick ATS:
Texas A&M (-3.5)
Pick OU: Under (52)
Prediction: Texas A&M 28, USC 24

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Texas A&M vs. USC Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Aggies 28, Trojans 24.
The Aggies have a 64.3% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline’s implied probability. The Trojans hold a 40.2% implied probability.
Texas A&M has compiled a 3-9-0 record against the spread this season.
USC has put together a 7-5-0 record against the spread this season.

Texas A&M vs. USC: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Texas A&M	USC
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	30.3 (52)	29.8 (55)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	21.2 (23)	23.5 (47)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	13 (28)	18 (71)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	17 (61)	16 (69)

Texas A&M 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Marcel Reed	QB	1,572 YDS (61.1%) / 12 TD / 4 INT 501 RUSH YDS / 6 RUSH TD / 45.5 RUSH YPG
Le’Veon Moss	RB	769 YDS / 10 TD / 85.4 YPG / 6.4 YPC 10 REC / 141 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 17.6 REC YPG
Amari Daniels	RB	661 YDS / 8 TD / 55.1 YPG / 4.8 YPC
Noah Thomas	WR	34 REC / 545 YDS / 6 TD / 45.4 YPG
Taurean York	LB	57 TKL / 6 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 1 INT
Nic Scourton	DL	29 TKL / 11 TFL / 4 SACK
Will Lee III	DB	37 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Dalton Brooks	DB	44 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 SACK

USC 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jo’Quavious Marks	RB	1,133 YDS / 9 TD / 94.4 YPG / 5.7 YPC 47 REC / 321 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 29.2 REC YPG
Miller Moss	QB	2,555 YDS (64.4%) / 18 TD / 9 INT -18 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / -2 RUSH YPG
Ja’Kobi Lane	WR	36 REC / 398 YDS / 9 TD / 36.2 YPG
Jayden Maiava	QB	906 YDS (61.2%) / 7 TD / 2 INT 49 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 5.4 RUSH YPG
Easton Mascarenas	LB	84 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK / 2 INT
Kamari Ramsey	DB	44 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK
Mason Cobb	LB	61 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Jaylin Smith	DB	49 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD

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Texas battered by quarter-sized hail and heavy winds in Christmas Eve storm

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December 24, 2024

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Texas battered by quarter-sized hail and heavy winds in Christmas Eve storm

What’s New?

Texas is being battered by huge hailstones the size of quarters, powerful winds of up to 65mph and thunderstorms on Christmas Eve.

Why It Matters

The winter storms come as many Americans traveled home just in time for the holidays.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicted a record-breaking year for holiday travel, with more than 119 million expected to hit the roads and the skies.

Last weekend was expected to be the busiest travel period, but Texans who left their travel to Christmas Eve may have been faced with hailstorms, flooded roadways and even potential tornadoes.

The storms are predicted to continue until Christmas Day, meaning Texans are likely in for a wet, not a white Christmas, this year.

What To Know

The National Weather Service (NWS) has placed much of Texas under severe thunderstorm warnings after a winter storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to the state today.

A flash flood warning was issued in the Fort Worth, Texas, area on Tuesday while a tornado warning was also issued for the southeast region of the state as forecasters warned of multiple tornadoes, winds of up to 65mph and hail of up to two inches diameter.

Many Texans have been sharing footage and images of large hailstones that landed in their backyards. So far, there have been no reports of serious damage from the hailstorm.

A ground stop was issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Tuesday afternoon amid the severe weather.

The NWS has also warned that the environment “will support a threat for supercells with isolated large hail. A marginal wind-damage threat may also develop along the more intense parts of the line.”

Supercells refer to rotating thunderstorms that can last for hours, travel hundreds of miles and often produce tornadoes.

What People Are Saying

National Weather Service said in a statement earlier today, “A line of strong to severe thunderstorms, capable of large hail and marginally severe gusts, is expected to develop late this afternoon into this evening across east-central Texas.”

One Cypress, Texas resident, who shared a video of huge hailstones bouncing off the ground in her backyard, wrote on X, “It is bonkers at my home right now in Cypress, TX. Suburb of Houston. Major hail and rain.”

Meredith Seaver, another Cypress, Texas, resident shared a picture of huge hailstones, and asked, “It’s a Christmas miracle?”

Forecaster Max Velocity said on X, “NASTY LINE OF STORMS will move into SE Texas tonight, including Houston! Damaging winds, hail, and a tornado will be possible. Santa will have to navigate around these storms!”

What Happens Next?

The storm’s heavy rain and strong winds are expected to continue until 5 a.m. CST.

The National Weather Service has placed regions of Texas under severe thunderstorm warnings until 8 p.m. CST, with severe thunderstorm watches issued for parts of Texas until 12 a.m. CST.

Light rain is expected on Christmas Day and through Thursday while another storm system is predicted to move into the region on Friday, bringing continued rain through Saturday.

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