Good Morning! On this day in 1986, the city of Houston honored Jews who participated in the fight for Texas independence with a proclamation designating April 30 as Albert Moses Levy Memorial Day.
Twenty years after Frisco residents voted to fund the development of a massive city park, work has finally begun on the project. Is there something you’ve been waiting that long for in your town? Hit reply to let us know.
Jimmy Kimmel and President Trump are feuding again. But how far back does this actually go and how did it start? What happened when Trump was first booked on Kimmel’s show? And what roles are ABC, the FCC and major news affiliates playing? It’s a story nearly a decade in the making, and host Ayla Brown breaks down the entire feud, what started it, what they have said and where it stands in today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Listen here.
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EF-3 Tornado Hits Mineral Wells
An EF-3 tornado hit Mineral Wells Tuesday evening, injuring five people, causing widespread damage, and displacing several families. Softball-sized hail fell in parts of North and Central Texas, including Godley, Hillsboro, and Lacy-Lakeview.
As of yesterday afternoon, nine tornados have hit North Texas since Saturday. Tuesday night’s storm flattened multiple homes and businesses in Mineral Wells, littering the town with debris, downed trees, and power lines.
“We’re going to get through this,”said Police Chief Tim Denison. Assistance is being provided by aid organizations at multiple locations in the area. The city has implemented a curfew between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. until further notice.
In Hillsboro, drivers on I-35 took shelter in the bathroom of a Buc-ee’s. Strong winds ripped the beaver logo off its sign.
Couple Sues Utility After Home Explosions
A lawsuit has been filed against city-owned utility CPS Energy by two people injured in a San Antonio home explosion last week. A gas leak was detected in the neighborhood where two homes on the same street exploded within the span of a few hours.
Five people, including a child, were injured in the April 21 explosions, and 10 homes were evacuated. Jose Ochoa and Mayte Terrie Reeves, who sustained permanent physical injuries when the second home exploded, are seeking $1 million each in damages.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and three city council members have requested a special session to review the emergency response. CPS Energy has distributed gas and carbon monoxide detectors to residents in the Preston Hollow neighborhood.
Since 2020, there have been 13 explosions at residences in and around San Antonio.
Work Begins on Frisco’s Grand Park
Work has begun on a Frisco park that will eventually span more than 1,000 acres—larger than New York City’s 843-acre Central Park.
The property for Grand Park was purchased in 2005, and residents approved bonds for its construction the following year. Cleanup from the site’s Exide Technologies battery recycling plant, which closed in 2012, significantly delayed development of the park.
The park’s first phase, called Civic Park, is expected to open in October 2027 and will include an amphitheater, splash pads, and a large pond. When fully completed, Grand Park will include over 20 miles of trails, pickleball courts, a sand volleyball court, and a skate park.
“Today is a true milestone in the future of Frisco,” Mayor Jeff Cheney said. “This is a generational gift for this community.”
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➤ Fort Worth ISD: Following six hours of public comment, the Board of Managers unanimously voted for a reduction in force that primarily targets staff cuts in services for students learning English. (See Details)
➤ Corpus Christi: The city council voted to delay setting a water use curtailment rate if the city implements a Level 1 water emergency, which could happen as soon as September. Members said they need to discuss how the curtailment would be enforced before approving the city manager’s proposed 25% rate cut. (More)
➤ Austin: Edward Eastland, one of the directors of Camp Mystic, apologized to families whose daughters perished at the site during last summer’s flash floods. “We tried our hardest that night and it wasn’t enough to save your daughters,” he said. (More)
➤ Bastrop County: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a fatality at a poultry byproducts facility operated by Darling Ingredients. Although the company has not released the name of the victim, he has been identified by his family as 59-year-old Antony “Bubba” Cada. (More)
➤ Houston: A French Bulldog named Nova was stolen at gunpoint from two teens last week. “She was given to our kids, who are all special needs youth, as their companion animal,” said the children’s mother. (More)
➤ Beaumont ISD: The Texas Education Agency appointed a Board of Managers and new superintendent for the district on Wednesday following the previously announced takeover of the district due to several years of poor academic performance. (More)
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➤ The Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 last night to stay alive in the NBA playoffs. They’ll meet up again tomorrow night for Game 6. (See Highlights)
➤ A new index named Houston the No. 1 U.S. city for sports tourism in 2026 based on fan culture, stadium access, affordability, and more. Dallas came in at No. 9. (More)
➤ The Dallas Stars lost Game 5 at home to the Wild and now face an elimination game tonight in Minnesota. The puck drops at 6:30 p.m. (More)
➤ Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is the early betting favorite to go No. 1 in the 2027 NFL Draft, which would make him the third Manning selected first overall after his uncles Peyton and Eli. (More)
➤ Texas Tech megadonor Cody Campbell called the NCAA’s governance model “completely broken and ineffective,” saying no one currently has the authority to enforce rules in college sports. (More)
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➤ A monthly survey of Texas firms by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas shows 47% of respondents have been negatively impacted by the Iran conflict. Meanwhile, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan objected to a motion expressing support for future interest rate cuts during yesterday’s meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee. (More)
➤ Target has opened its first U.S. receive center in Houston. The $265 million, 1.2 million-square-foot facility will supply the company’s 25 regional distribution centers and is expected to create at least 185 jobs. (More)
➤ The first tanker to transport liquified natural gas from Golden Pass LNG departed the export terminal in Sabine Pass last week. “We are proud to have commenced supplying reliable U.S. LNG to the global market,” said President and CEO Alex Savva. (More)
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➤ Keyshun Jones, a former Chick-fil-A employee who allegedly stole $80,000 from a Grapevine store in November, was arrested earlier this month with assistance from the Texas Attorney General’s Fugitive Task Force. Surveillance footage appears to show Jones ringing up 800 orders of macaroni and cheese trays before refunding the payments to his personal credit cards. (More)
➤ Olivia H. Ladson, a San Antonio Spurs usher of 59 years who passed away earlier this month at the age of 97, was celebrated by family, friends, and members of the organization last week. “She’s the grandma of the charter level,” said her granddaughter, LaToya Ladson. (More)
➤ The 380-megawatt natural gas-fired Timmerman Peaker Power Plant in Caldwell County is the first power plant to come online with support from the Texas Energy Fund. “The vibrant Texas economy is showing no signs of slowing down, and that means we need additional reliable power available sooner rather than later,” said Jim Travis of the Lower Colorado River Authority. (More)
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EF-3 Tornado Hits Mineral Wells
