Iran Strikes Divide Texas Officials

The state’s elected officials are weighing in on the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with Republicans largely supporting the action and Democrats expressing criticism and pushing for a war powers resolution.

“Texas stands with our Commander-in-Chief,” said Gov. Greg Abbott. Sen. John Cornyn expressed hope for Iran’s “dark days to come to an end,” while Sen. Ted Cruz said the strikes “will enhance the national security of the United States and our allies.”

Attorney General Ken Paxton praised Trump’s “courageous leadership,” U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt said the attacks “ended a threat to humanity,” and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul urged Iranians to “rise up and seize this generational opportunity to grasp democracy, prosperity, and a future free from tyranny.”

On the Democrat side, U.S. Rep. Greg Casar criticized Trump for “sending other people’s kids to risk their lives in a senseless regime change war.” U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett said Trump “refuses to even pretend that he cares about following the law,” while State Rep. James Talarico called for “no more forever wars.”

RFK Visits Austin

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Austin during his “Take Back Your Health” tour, promoting the Trump administration’s dietary guidelines and the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.

On Thursday, Kennedy kicked off a “national BBQ tour” at Terry Black’s Barbecue, which Dell CEO Michael Dell called a “great choice.” Later, he spoke at an “Eat Real Food” rally, where he praised Texas for “leading the way with MAHA.”

On Friday, Kennedy toured Austin ISD’s Cunningham Elementary School, where he reviewed meal options and served lunch to students. “It is so great to see these kids getting healthy food, hot food. This is what we need to do all across the country,” he said.

In January, Kennedy and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins introduced new dietary guidelines that prioritize protein and saturated fats from dairy and meat. Kennedy has also worked to reduce the prevalence of food dyes and ultra-processed foods.

Falcon Dam Sets Winter Temp Record

Thursday’s heat wave tied or broke daily temperature records in several cities across Central and South Texas. If confirmed, a preliminary reading of 106 degrees at Falcon Dam would be the hottest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. in winter.

The National Weather Service office in Brownsville reported the reading, which was recorded at Falcon Dam’s NOAA Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) station. It could take several weeks to confirm the reading.

Earlier, an automated NOAA weather station in La Puerta recorded a 104-degree reading, tying the winter high set in Rio Grande City in 1902.

San Antonio (95), Victoria (89), Corpus Christi (95), McAllen (100), and El Paso (83) also set or tied daily highs.

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➤ Statewide: Kamala Harris endorsed U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic Senate primary as a Chism Strategies poll showed State Rep. James Talarico leading Crockett by 12 points, contradicting a prior survey. (More)

➤ Statewide: Samsung agreed to require smart TV users to opt in to automated content recognition, a viewer data-collection technology, after Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Korean tech giant. (More)

➤ Corpus Christi: President Trump endorsed former State Sen. Don Huffines for Texas comptroller and Sid Miller for reelection as Texas agriculture commissioner. Gov. Greg Abbott has endorsed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and challenger Nate Sheets for agriculture commissioner. (More)

➤ Mount Pleasant: A firefighter with the Tri Lakes Volunteer Fire Department died on Friday while responding to a brush fire. Meanwhile, a wildfire burned 6,103 acres of the Angelina National Forest this week before it was brought under control. (More)

➤ Houston: At least 15 cows escaped from a property near U.S. 90. Police and dogs wrangled the loose cattle. (See Photos)

➤ Judson ISD: The board of trustees voted 5-2 Tuesday to close three elementary schools, citing a projected $37 million deficit, as Trustee Suzanne Kenoyer said tough cuts were needed to protect the district. (More)

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➤ Texas Longhorns center fielder Aiden Robbins crushed a 466-foot home run during Friday’s 8-1 win over Coastal Carolina in Houston. The moonshot bounced off Daikin Park’s iconic train. (See Homer)

➤ The Houston Astros have added Whataburger to Daikin Park’s concession stand lineup. (More)

➤ No. 23 Texas A&M baseball took on No. 1 UCLA late last night with its undefeated season on the line. (Box Score)

➤ Cedar Hill girls basketball rallied from an 11-point deficit in the third quarter to beat rival Duncanville 41-36 on Friday and advance to the Class 6A Division I state semifinals. Cedar Hill lost to Duncanville twice this season. (More)

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