Sunday, June 14, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1886, avid bird-watcher Conger Neblett Hagar was born in Corsicana. Known as the “Texas bird lady,” she is credited with adding over 20 new species to the list of birds that can be found in the state, and she reported sightings of several migratory birds thought to be extinct.

From a Houston street cart to FIFA Fan Fest, Elotes Bravos is serving up its signature Mexican street corn on soccer’s biggest stage. See how one family turned a dream into reality in today’s Et Cetera section.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown broke down the clearest guidance yet on alcohol consumption and health. Scientists have debated for years whether a daily drink helps or harms you, and a major new study offered fresh answers. Ayla explained what the latest research found and what it could mean for your long-term health. Listen here.

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a memorable gift, Texas dads love Texas history. Today’s sponsor, Texas State Historical Association, has you covered with Texas On This Day. This beautifully crafted book tracks 500 years of Lone Star lore day-by-day. Save 20% now, plus an extra 10% with code TXDAD at checkout!

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Judge Blocks Paxton’s ActBlue Suit

A federal judge Thursday blocked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, R, from pursuing his lawsuit against Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue, granting a preliminary injunction on free speech grounds.

District Judge Richard Stearns ruled the suit was retaliation for ActBlue’s fundraising for state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, who is challenging Paxton for a U.S. Senate seat.

Stearns noted Paxton’s 2023 investigation sat dormant until Talarico raised over $2.5 million in 24 hours after a TV appearance, about $2.2 million through ActBlue.

The ruling bars Paxton from refiling. His office alleged the platform allowed foreign and fraudulent donations.

Texas GOP Ousts Chair

Texas Republicans ousted party Chairman Abraham George at their state convention in Houston on Friday, replacing him with his former running mate, D’Rinda Randall, giving the party its fifth chair in six years.

Randall, who served as vice chair under George, defeated him after delegates expressed frustration that he was too close to the party’s establishment wing. David Covey will serve as her vice chair.

The convention also advanced a harder-line platform, with delegates backing priorities including closing the state’s primary system and restricting the spread of Islamic law. Governor Greg Abbott used his keynote to outline a fourth-term agenda, vowing to “demolish the Democrats” and push restrictions on H-1B visas.

The multiday event at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center drew thousands of delegates and concluded on Saturday.

Spurs Fall Short in Finals

The San Antonio Spurs surrendered another double-digit lead to the Knicks, falling 94-90 at home as New York snapped a 53-year championship drought.

A 15-2 run late in the fourth quarter gave New York its first lead since the opening period, and Jalen Brunson’s floater with a minute to go kept the Knicks ahead after the Spurs had fought back to tie.

Dylan Harper led the Spurs with 25 points off the bench, but Brunson topped all scorers with 45 points and was named the NBA Finals MVP.

It’s New York’s third NBA championship, following titles in 1970 and 1973.

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➤ Statewide: Five Texas counties, including Travis, Caldwell, and Gillespie, declared local disasters as New World screwworm cases spread, prompting sterile-fly releases and heightened surveillance to protect livestock from devastating losses. (More)

➤ Amarillo: Community stories inspired a new mural celebrating Route 66’s centennial, transforming a downtown underpass into a tribute to the people who shaped the historic highway. (More)

➤ El Paso: Officials will open four cooling centers on Monday to help residents escape triple-digit temperatures as summer heat intensifies across the Borderland. (More)

➤ New Braunfels: Election controversy prompted a rare mayoral runoff on Saturday after officials overturned an initial result and acknowledged the city’s charter conflicted with the Texas Constitution’s majority-vote requirement. (See Results)

➤ Midland: Residents gathered on Friday night for a vigil honoring the victims of a mass shooting that killed 62-year-old Ed Scott and injured 10 others before ending with the death of the suspected gunman during a police standoff. (More)

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➤ Texas dropped its College World Series opener to Georgia 7-1, undone by a four-run first inning that put the Longhorns in an early hole. The loss sends Texas into the elimination bracket, where it will face Alabama on Monday. (See Bracket)

➤ Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond called on the Big 12 to suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, escalating a multistate clash after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had warned the league it would face substantial liability, including antitrust exposure, if it sanctioned the Red Raiders. (More)

➤ No. 8 Netherlands will take on No. 18 Japan in a marquee Group F match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington this afternoon, with the Dutch as slight favorites. Earlier in the day, Germany will meet Curaçao at NRG Stadium in Houston as a heavy favorite. (Schedule)

➤ Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday in Houston and charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon after police observed an unholstered handgun in plain view on the seat of his car. (More)

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➤ A Fort Worth man who once experienced homelessness now runs a community garden that provides free fresh produce, teaches gardening skills, and helps feed seniors in the Stop Six neighborhood. (More)

➤ A 12-year-old became one of the youngest Eagle Scouts in state history after leading a conservation project that built birdhouses and tracked local bird populations. (More)

➤ A Houston family turned its elote business from a street cart into a FIFA World Cup Fan Fest vendor, serving Mexican street corn to soccer fans from around the world. (More)

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