🤠 Utahns flock to Texas

It's Thursday. This week flew by for us. 😮‍💨

• Today's weather: Patchy smoke, high in the 70s.

🎧 Sounds like: "Texas Hold 'Em" by Beyonce

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Many Utahns who move out of the state don't stray too far, according to newly released Census Bureau data.

State of play: The top destination for residents who left the state were Texas, followed by California, Arizona, Idaho, and Colorado.

Why it matters: Out-of-state moving among Utahns is most commonly fueled by other job markets, per the Salt Lake Tribune. Meanwhile, some Latter-day Saints are inclined to move to areas with high concentrations of church members.

• In Arizona, Idaho, and Texas, median home prices were lower than in Utah.

How it works: The map is based on  2018-22 state-to-county migration estimates  from the American Community Survey.

• The estimates are best understood as a pooled average covering that time frame.

Zoom in: The top five counties former Utahns flocked to were:

• Maricopa County, Arizona
• Clark County, Nevada
• Los Angeles County, California
• King County, Washington
• Pima County, Arizona

Between the lines: While moving overall is at an all-time low, there's been an uptick in state-to-state migration, Axios' Erica Pandey reports.

• In the 1960s, around 1 in 5 Americans moved each year, according to the Brookings Institution.
• As of 2022, that's fallen to 8.7%.

The bottom line: Most Americans stay close to home — but plenty are still making big moves, whether for a job, an education or family reasons.

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Railroad crossings are about to get more annoying.

Driving the news: Freight train and commuter rail operators will now sound off their horns throughout the day at all grade crossings from Ogden to Provo — even areas that have been designated as quiet zones, the Utah Transit Authority and Union Pacific announced in a joint statement this week.

What they're saying: "Union Pacific and Utah Transit Authority's compliance of horn sounding keeps people safe in areas where things like striping, signage, curbing and other enhanced safety measures by applicant cities do not meet FRA quiet zone standards," per the statement.

Catch up quick: The measure by the Federal Railroad Association comes after the agency identified quiet zones that were not in compliance with safety guidelines.

What's next: Once cities make the necessary fixes, the trains can re-adopt quiet zone rules.

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✍️ The dean of Brigham Young University's law school was previously credited as a contributor of Project 2025 — a controversial policy initiative crafted by the Heritage Foundation. (Salt Lake Tribune)

• A spokesperson for the law school said the dean, David Moore, was asked to share insights for the 900-page wishlist due to his experience working for a U.S. agency.
• He requested his name be removed and it was in July, a year after becoming the dean, citing the school's political neutrality policy.

✈️ The growing Salt Lake City International Airport was named the 6th best large U.S. airport by USA Today's annual Readers' Choice awards. (USA Today)

• "The complex is currently undergoing an extensive renovation, ushering in a wealth of dazzling art installations and innovative infrastructure to make travel smoother and more enjoyable than ever," the publication wrote.

🏠 Ogden and Logan are among the most affordable housing markets in the state, where the median home prices in those cities sits at $375,00 and $395,000, respectively. (Deseret News)

Instagram Teen Accounts have automatic protections for who can contact teens and the content they can see. Plus, only parents can approve safety setting changes for teens under 16.

What this means: Built-in protections for teens, and peace of mind for parents.

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There's no shortage of live entertainment and Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in and around Salt Lake this weekend.

🎤 Luna Li: The Canadian singer and multi-instrumentalist is performing at one of Salt Lake City's most intimate venues.

When & where: 7pm Friday at Kilby Court

Admission: $22 per ticket before fees

💃🏾 Hispanic Folsom Fiesta: Watch dance performances and enjoy variety of food and arts vendors at this all-ages Hispanic Heritage Month event.

When & where: Noon-4pm Saturday at Folsom Avenue (900 W.)

Admission: Free

⚾ Celebrate Mexican baseball: Two Mexican Pacific League baseball teams — Venados de Mazatlán and Los Charros de Jalisco — will face off in two exhibition games during this celebration of Latino culture. It will also feature a block party, food and a drone show.

When & where: 6:35pm Saturday; 1:05pm Sunday at Smith's Ballpark

Admission: Tickets start at $15 per game

🥕 Farmers markets: The Utah Farm Bureau is running two farmers markets at Murray Park and South Jordan this weekend.

When & where: 8am-1pm Fridays and Saturdays at Murray Park; 8am-1pm Saturdays at 1600 Towne Center Dr., South Jordan

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Instagram Teen Accounts help parents support teens as they grow. Teen Accounts include automatic protections limiting who can contact teens and what content they see.

The impact: More protections for teens, and peace of mind for parents.

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🤔 Kim doesn't know how she'll spend most of her vacation hours before the end of the year.

😎 Erin returns today.

This newsletter was edited by Ross Terrell.