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Three stories that hit Texas sports, your taxes, and the power grid today…
1. Texas just stunned No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 after a 20-point fourth-quarter comeback. Senator Ted Cruz found out Saturday that Longhorn fans were not here for his take on college football.
2. An Austin-area man is headed to prison for selling illegal tax shelters to business owners across the country. The scheme hid more than $27 million from the IRS.
3. The Public Utility Commission just approved another controversial ultra-high-voltage transmission line. Landowners are pushing back. Industry says Texas needs the power. Straight talk on what it means for jobs, bills, and the state.
Three stories that actually hit wallets, policy, and the games you watch:
1. The Fed drops its rate decision this afternoon. Hold or hike? Markets, mortgages, and small businesses are all waiting.
2. Congress is still split on AI oversight while the fight over guardrails keeps heating up. Innovation vs. control — and almost no consensus.
3. NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS just joined their players’ unions to demand lifetime betting bans for fans who threaten athletes and their families. We break down what it means for Texas and your money. Like, share, and follow so you don’t miss the next one.
