Age Verification Bill Hangs in The Balance

Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly personally stepped in to lobby Gov. Abbott against signing legislation that would require Apple to verify the ages of those who use its App Store.

Apple, Google, and other App Store operators would be responsible for implementing the requirement, according to Texas Senate Bill 2420.

The bill passed both chambers with a veto-proof majority, but the regular session is set to adjourn on June 2, giving Abbott the possibility to put a stop to the bill’s progression with a late veto.

Gov. Abbott has until May 27 to sign or veto the bill; if he takes no action, it becomes law. A veto would give the legislature until June 2 to override it with a two-thirds majority in both chambers.

Texas Tech Softball Reaches WCWS

The Texas Tech women’s softball team is headed to the Women’s College World Series for the first time in program history after taking down Florida State in the semifinal round.

NiJaree Canady led the Red Raiders to victory, pitching two consecutive complete games in less than 24 hours and shutting out the Seminoles across 13 consecutive innings.

The Red Raiders’ offense did just enough in concert with Canady’s gems, winning the first contest 3-0, and the second 2-1.

The Women’s College World Series begins Thursday, where Texas Tech will face the victor of Ole Miss-Arkansas, which continues Saturday night. You can find a preview of the matchup here, with a bracket featuring the final contenders.

Memorial Day Storms

Much of Texas will face a Memorial Day cold front, with forecasts calling for temperature drops up to 20 degrees and severe weather.

The slow-moving system will shift only slightly, with multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms spreading into Texas and the Southeast by Memorial Day. Widespread rainfall of 2–5 inches could trigger flash flooding from northeastern Texas to Tennessee.

Ping-pong ball-sized hail and wind gusts nearing 70 mph are also possible as the system moves through the region.

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➤ Plano: HiLine Motors, a luxury new and used dealership in Plano, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Monday with exotic and classic cars, food trucks, live music, and raffle giveaways. (Details)

➤ Dallas: Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested at least 10 migrants at Dallas immigration court at the Earle Cabell Federal Building downtown. (See Photos)

➤ Corpus Christi: The city opened its first new public pool in 50 years on Friday, featuring water slides, a splash pad, and lap swimming facilities. (See Photos)

➤ San Antonio: E. coli was found in a raw water sample from a well near Bear Creek Street, prompting officials to shut down the well and begin treatment. (More)

➤ Brownsville: U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over $74,000 in unreported currency at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge Port of Entry Friday. (See Photos)

➤ McKinney: Dallas-based Pie Tap is bringing its artisanal dough and pizza to Houston in June. (More)

➤ Arlington: Julión Álvarez canceled his show at AT&T Stadium Saturday after being denied entry into the U.S. (More)

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➤ The Dallas Stars are set to face off against the Oilers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals today at 3 p.m. (More)

➤ The No. 3 seeded Lady Longhorns face No. 11 seed Clemson tonight in Game 3 of the Austin Super Regional, with a trip to the Women’s College World Series on the line. (See Box Score)

➤ Texas baseball is projected to be a No. 2 seed in the NCAA baseball tournament despite a quick exit from the SEC tournament Thursday. The selection show is scheduled for noon Monday. (More)

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➤ Tom Cruise surprised fans and diners again Thursday, stopping by the famed Pecan Lodge barbecue restaurant in Dallas and posing for photos with staff. (See Photos)

➤ Austin and Dallas ranked in the top 10 U.S. cities for being the most caffeine-dependent, according to a study conducted by a UK-based mattress company. (See Study)

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