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Thursday, June 4, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1937, author Robert Fulghum was born in Waco. A Baylor graduate, Fulghum is known for his best-selling collection of essays, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.

Have you ever seen a giant manta ray? Scroll down to Et Cetera (or click this link) to see one a fisherman spotted from the 91st Street Pier in Galveston.

Social Security’s full retirement age just climbed again, and if you’re thinking about retiring this year, the timing could permanently cost you. What’s actually driving the change? On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla shares how much your retirement could be cut depending on timing, plus exclusive tips on how to squeeze the biggest possible check out of your benefits. Tune in here!

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152 Immigration Cases in One Week

Federal prosecutors in El Paso filed 152 immigration and immigration-related criminal cases in a single week, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas announced from the week of May 22 to May 28.

The week’s caseload included an illegal re-entry charge against an Ecuadorian national who had been removed from the U.S. three times previously. The Western District as a whole closed out May with 350 new immigration cases across the Del Rio, El Paso, San Antonio, and Midland-Odessa divisions.

The volume reflects the DOJ’s sustained enforcement posture along the Texas-Mexico border, where federal resources have been concentrated following the administration’s immigration crackdown. El Paso’s federal court docket remains among the busiest immigration dockets in the country.

Paxtons’ Divorce Trial Canceled

The divorce trial between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Sen. Angela Paxton has been canceled as the couple works toward what their attorneys described as an amicable resolution.

The trial had been set for June 24-26. Angela Paxton announced the divorce filing last July “on biblical grounds,” saying she had “earnestly pursued reconciliation” after the couple’s 38-year marriage deteriorated publicly. No reason was given for the court’s cancellation.

The news comes a week after Ken Paxton won his Senate primary runoff for the seat currently held by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.

Longhorns Win Game 1 of WCWS

Defending champ Texas softball is one win from a repeat national title after beating Texas Tech 7-3 in Game 1 of the Women’s College World Series Finals last night. It’s an all-Lone Star rematch of last year’s championship series, which the Longhorns won two games to one.

The Longhorns blitzed Texas Tech for a 5-1 first-inning lead and never looked back. Catcher Katie Stewart crushed a two-run homer—her fourth in four games—while ace Teagan Kavan, last year’s Most Outstanding Player, went the distance in the circle.

Texas Tech isn’t done yet, though. Coach Gerry Glasco pulled All-American pitcher NiJaree Canady early, telling ESPN he had to save his ace for tonight’s game.

Game 2 is tonight on ESPN from Devon Park in Oklahoma City. A Longhorns win clinches the crown, but a Tech win forces a winner-take-all Game 3 tomorrow. How to Watch.

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➤ Austin: Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced her resignation, effective July 17, forcing Gov. Greg Abbott to appoint a replacement who will oversee the November general election. (More)

➤ Bridgeport: Elevated carbon monoxide levels forced the evacuation of the Bridgeport Correctional Center on Wednesday. All inmates were transported to nearby facilities as Wise County Emergency Services investigated the source. (More)

➤ Frisco: Four months after a sledding accident claimed the lives of 16-year-olds Elizabeth “Lizzie” Angle and Grace Brito, Lizzie’s family has established the Play Like Lizzie Scholarship Fund to help young athletes stay in the sports they love. (More)

➤ Corpus Christi: Gov. Greg Abbott’s chief of staff blasted the Corpus Christi City Council hours after it voted 7-2 to delay the $979 million Inner Harbor desalination project until Sept. 1. “The moment for leadership arrived, but the Council met it with a whimper and a complaint,” Robert Black said. (More)

➤ South Texas: The New World screwworm—a parasite that devastated U.S. livestock decades ago—has been detected even closer to the Texas-Mexico border than earlier this week. While some reports claimed a detection within a mile, the USDA said the parasite was found approximately 25 miles from the border. (More)

➤ Waco: A Waco priest was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women, a McLennan County jury decided. (More)

➤ Swisher County: Vesper Energy secured $236 million in financing for its 201-megawatt Nazareth Solar project in the Panhandle, with construction beginning this month and commercial operation targeted for fall 2027. (More)

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➤ The San Antonio Spurs lost 105-95 to the Knicks last night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Victor Wembanyama shot 6 for 21 from the field, one of his lowest totals of the postseason. (More)

➤ SMU signed 26-year-old Jordyn Adams—a professional baseball player for the past eight years—to play wide receiver next season. He was a five-star high school football recruit before joining the MLB. (More)

➤ The Dallas Stars signed a non-binding letter of intent to build a new arena and entertainment district in Plano, leaving their historic home in downtown Dallas. Initial estimates say the project could exceed $1 billion. (More)

➤ Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons will appear on the deluxe edition cover of EA Sports’ College Football 27 video game. (More)

➤ University of Houston men’s golf coach Jonathan Dismuke is retiring after 17 seasons and three NCAA Championship appearances. (More)

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➤ Samsung is relocating its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Plano, less than a year after opening its North American headquarters there. The move aims to consolidate operations. About 1,000 employees will be affected, with the new facility expected to open by year’s end. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Texas now leads the nation with 57 Fortune 500 headquarters, surpassing California for the first time. (More)

➤ Google pledged $10 million to a new Texas water impact fund and committed its state data centers to replenish more water than they consume, responding to public concerns over AI infrastructure water use. (More)

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➤ While fishing off the Galveston seawall this week, Houston angler Dustin Heath filmed what appears to be a giant manta ray gliding just off the 91st Street Fishing Pier—a rare sighting in Texas Gulf waters that’s going viral. (Watch Video)

➤ Texas has expanded its newborn screening program with an added test for a rare genetic disorder called GAMT deficiency, giving parents earlier detection options. (More)

➤ The 4th on Broadway celebration in Lubbock, a free show at South Plains Fairgrounds that draws West Texans by the thousands, announced its concert lineup. Rock band Lit is headlining alongside Mariachi Mi Tierra. (More)

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