Kyla Gesell of SouthStar Bank warned about rising AI scams, including AI imagery with hazardous links, fake online listings, and voice cloning used to trick victims. She advised individuals to "think twice and double-check."
Financial advisor Andrew Gay discussed the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate decision, with markets expecting a 0.25 percent cut.
Sports highlights included local high school football rivalry games and a visit from San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who was "mobbed" by children from Hunt Middle School. Shriner University is launching the Shriner Alliance membership program, and Ingram Warrior Homes is hosting a raffle.
Rice addressed local tax rates and federal funding, clarifying a 2-cent increase per $100 of assessed value. He warned of potential delays in FEMA payments for flood recovery if federal funding is not secured past Sept. 30.
The city council approved a temporary disaster tax rate increase of 7.98 percent, expected to generate an additional $336,000 for flood recovery. City leaders are also addressing significant financial challenges, including borrowing for new police vehicles and fixing an employee health insurance issue.
The recognition highlights the museum's growing permanent collection and quality of exhibitions. Beauchamp previewed the upcoming Walt Gonske "Church Series" exhibit, featuring 69 works by the impressionist painter.
Amestoy opened the show by addressing new legislation concerning camps in flood-prone areas and the extension of the FEMA individual assistance registration deadline for Texans affected by the July 4 flooding to Sept. 28.
Host Louis Amestoy and co-host Jennifer Kramer of Peterson Health discussed the stock market's strong performance in 2023 and 2024.
