Sunday, June 8, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1969, Houston Intercontinental Airport opened to commercial traffic. Renamed in honor of President George H. W. Bush in 1997, the airport is the second-busiest in Texas.

Would you like to hear a classic dad joke when you get your next burger? Check out this new burger joint coming to Frisco, with more details in Around Texas!

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Texas Had Most Active Shootings in 2024

Texas had the highest number of active shooter incidents in the nation in 2024, according to a new FBI report.

Texas had four active shooter incidents in 2024—double the number reported in California and North Carolina, and four times that of the states tied for third with one incident each.

The annual report showed a 50% drop in casualties and a 57% decline in incidents from 2023, outlining incident locations and providing detailed 2024 metrics.

You can read the full report here.

Texas Softball Wins First National Championship

Texas softball beat Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series to win its first NCAA national title on Friday night.

The Longhorns were led by home runs from Mia Scott and Leighann Goode, and another stellar performance from Teagan Kavan, who allowed no earned runs in all 31⅔ innings pitched at the World Series.

Texas Tech’s star pitcher, NiJaree Canady, gave up five runs in the first inning on just 25 pitches, which proved to be insurmountable for the Red Raiders, who scored four runs in the game.

Texas’ win was also a first for coach Mike White, who made the World Series eight previous times but had never won. You can check out the full box score here.

North and Central Texas Set to Experience Severe Weather

Severe weather is expected to affect parts of Central and North Texas tonight, with storms likely to begin around 7 p.m. as an active weather pattern moves into the state.

Damaging winds up to 70 mph, hail, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes are forecast, with an enhanced risk for areas northwest of Waco, including Dallas-Fort Worth.

Severe weather is expected into midweek, with the potential for daily rain and storms continuing across the region. You can view the live weather radar here.

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➤ Arlington: A construction project to widen I-20 has reduced eastbound traffic to one lane and westbound to two lanes, with closures in effect until 6 p.m. today. (More)

➤ San Antonio: Macdona Plaza Park, located on the far Southwest Side, is set to receive $7 million in upgrades, including site furnishings and sports fields. (More)

➤ Houston: Police raided an after-hours club Friday night, finding cocaine, alcohol, and guns and arresting 10 people. (See Video)

➤ Irving: Three people were shot in a Waffle House parking lot Saturday morning, with one victim reported in critical condition. (More)

➤ Frisco: Dad Jokes Cheesyburger, a mom-and-pop burger spot with a dad-joke-theme, is opening in Frisco’s Rail District after starting as a part-time food truck in 2024. (More)

➤ Dallas: A pro-Israel conference in Dallas was canceled due to threats from violent jihadists, despite organizers relocating the event over prior security concerns. (More)

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➤ Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady became the first—and second—softball player to earn a seven-figure income after signing her new NIL contract. (More)

➤ ESPN’s Football Power Index gave Texas a 24.1% chance to win the national title, ahead of Georgia at 17.9% and Alabama at 10.8%, in this week’s update. (More)

➤ The Calallen Wildcats won their fourth state championship, defeating Texarkana Pleasant Grove 5-3 in the UIL 4A-DI title game at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. (More)

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➤ The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed a black bear sighting in downtown Savoy, noting young bears often wander into unusual areas after separating from their mothers this time of year. (See Video)

➤ Aerial photos of El Paso’s West Side from 1985 offer a striking look at the area’s past, capturing the city’s development and landscape before decades of growth and change. (See Photos)

➤ Texas-based Buc-ee’s filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against Born United, alleging the company sold merchandise featuring its beaver logo in nine states. (More)

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