Toxic Worms Spread Across North Texas

Weeks of heavy rain have brought an unwelcome visitor to North Texas in the form of hammerhead worms.

The toxic and invasive worms are spreading across the region, posing a threat to animals and plants and potentially causing skin irritation in humans.

Their hammerhead-shaped heads and 12- to 15-inch length make them easy to identify, though one resident described them as looking “demonic.”

Hammerhead worms reproduce asexually, meaning if you cut them into pieces, they multiply. Instead of slicing them, experts say you should put them in a bag and freeze them for up to 48 hours.

Texas Police Allegedly Tracked Woman in Illinois

Illinois Sec. of State Alexi Giannoulias is calling for an investigation into a suburban Chicago police department after Texas authorities allegedly accessed license plate reader data to search for a woman who self-administered an abortion.

Giannoulias says the data use violated Illinois law, which bars sharing license plate reader information for out-of-state abortion or immigration enforcement.

Texas law enforcement searched for the woman across more than 83,000 license plate reader cameras nationwide after finding fetal remains in a Burleson neighborhood.

Illinois is one of nearly half of U.S. states with laws protecting women seeking abortion when traveling from states where it’s restricted.

Studios Battle for Texas Chainsaw Rights

A bidding war is heating up over rights to the cult-classic Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, with up to eight studios and streamers vying for the prize.

Verve, the agency selling the franchise, started hearing pitches in March, though no clear frontrunner has emerged.

Among the interested creatives is Texas-raised Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, who would serve as a producer on any future project. A separate TV pitch aligned with A24 may involve Austin native Glen Powell, though he’s not expected to appear on screen.

The original 1974 film grossed $31 million and launched a franchise spanning nine films, comics, games, and live events.

➤ Statewide: Aaron Reitz, a former Trump appointee who stepped down this week from a senior Justice Department role, has announced a 2026 run for Texas attorney general to replace Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate. (More)

➤ Dallas: The city council approved a $1 billion loan for the expansion of its convention center, including plans to create a new arena for the Dallas Wings. (See Report)

➤ San Antonio: Officials confirmed Friday that 11 people died in flash flooding Thursday, with several more still missing after storms swept cars off city roads. (More)

➤ Houston: The state’s largest political donor, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, published an open letter reprimanding the Texas legislature after none of its high-priority bills were passed this session. The group is also threatening to spend against members who opposed their bills. (See Details)

➤ Denton County: Police have recovered $636,000 in cash and $1 million in stolen merchandise, arresting two Oak Point residents connected to an organized retail theft ring. (More)

➤ San Antonio-based USAA is adding 500 jobs in Chesapeake, Virginia, expanding its presence there with a new office set to open by 2026. (See Details)

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➤ The Dallas Mavericks refurbished a basketball court at the Fort Worth Juvenile Detention Center this week, resurfacing the floor, adding new hoops and paint, backed by a $50K Mavs Foundation grant. (More) 

➤ Former Texas A&M football player Shemar Stewart is still holding out from signing a contract with the Bengals, who drafted him in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. (More)

➤ Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes exited Thursday’s game early with a left hamstring issue. His timetable for a return is currently uncertain. (More)

➤ Texas A&M’s new wide receiver KC Concepcion, who recently transferred from NC State, will reportedly receive $2.5 million via NIL and roster value deals next season. (More)

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➤ Albert Ochoa, nephew of General Richard Cavazos, called President Trump’s decision to change the name of Fort Cavazos back to Fort Hood a “slap in the face.” (See Video)

➤ Comedian and former Marine Justin Governale was among protestors in San Antonio this week, holding a sign promoting an upcoming show and drawing backlash as a result. (See Sign)

➤ A huge wall of dust, known as a haboob, collided with storm clouds in West Texas this week, creating a stunning scene captured on video. (See Video)

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Which do you find most terrifying?

1. Hammerhead worms
2. Texas Chainsaw Massacre
3. A haboob

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