Texas Halts New Funding for Border Wall

The Texas Legislature voted in the final hours of its session to stop any new funding for the construction of the border wall, leaving about 740 miles of the planned 806-mile wall incomplete.

Lawmakers approved a $3.4 billion budget for border security with little debate, but no funds were allocated for border wall construction. The majority of funding is headed to the Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard.

Gov. Abbott said in a statement this week that border wall construction would continue on active contracts.

Paul Mitchell Parent Company Moving to Texas

Hair care giant John Paul Mitchell Systems—parent company for Paul Mitchell, Tea Tree, and Neuro—is relocating its headquarters from California to North Texas, bringing a $12 million investment and adding 80 new jobs.

To sweeten the deal, Texas awarded the company a $640,000 grant as Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the move, saying, “Texas is the headquarters of headquarters.”

The new corporate headquarters and a product distribution center will be located in Wilmer in southern Dallas County, according to Abbott’s office.

Texans Make Richest Self-Made Women List

Nine Texas women were featured in a new list from Forbes ranking the richest self-made women in America in 2025. 

Pacing the Texans is Thai Lee, CEO of IT infrastructure company SHI International. Heading the largest women-owned organization in the U.S., Lee’s net worth is $6.1 billion—good enough for No. 6 on the list.

The list assesses not only net worth but also how far each woman had to climb to make her fortune.

Robyn Jones, who started her own business out of frustration that her truck-driving husband was always on the road, is the next Texan at No. 28.

Tied with Jones at No. 28 is SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell, followed by Austin-based jewelry designer Kendra Scott at No. 41. You can see the full list here.

➤ Dallas: The city plans to cancel a contract with a company hired in 2019 to manage the operations of Fair Park. Oak View Group has been accused of owing millions in utility payments, neglecting maintenance, and misallocating donations. (See Details)

➤ Austin: Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the city of Austin for its contract with WEX Bank, saying that the bank discriminates against the firearms and ammunition industries. (More)

➤ Austin: Texas lawmakers sent a letter to Tesla asking the electric vehicle maker to delay its launch of self-driving robotaxis in Austin from tomorrow, June 22, until September, in the interest of “public safety.” (More)

➤ Baytown: Exxon Mobil will implode its 10-story Main Office Building today. Affectionately known as the “White House,” the building opened in 1971. (See Details)

➤ Houston: U.S. Rep. Al Green wrote a letter to the U.S. Senate this week asking that the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill have its name changed, citing namesake Sen. Richard Russell’s opposition to civil rights during his career. (More)

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➤ The Houston Rockets agreed to a multiyear contract extension with head coach Ime Udoka on Thursday, shutting down rumors of other teams poaching him. (More)

➤ Former Texas Longhorns running back Ricky Williams publicly asked Gov. Abbott to veto a bill that would ban THC in the state. (More)

➤ Team USA soccer plays Haiti’s national team in Arlington tomorrow as they close out group-stage play in the Gold Cup. (More)

➤ The Dallas Stars re-signed veteran forward Matt Duchene to a four-year contract worth $18 million. Duchene, a 17-year NHL veteran, will be 38 by the time the contract expires. (More)

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➤ San Antonio has been named a “Top Pick” for retirees by Investopedia, citing the city’s affordability and access to travel for those who want to retire adventurously. (More)

➤ British band Coldplay sold out two shows in El Paso this week, and some fans climbed the nearby Franklin Mountains to catch a glimpse from outside the arena. Lead singer Chris Martin’s shoutout to them from the stage went viral on social media. (See Photos)

➤ A unique dome-shaped home sitting on six acres in the Hueco Tanks area was recently listed for $600,000. (See Home)

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