Trump Rallies Texas Voters for Paxton

President Trump campaigned for Senate candidate Ken Paxton at San Antonio’s Freeman Coliseum Wednesday night, saying that if elected in the race against Democrat James Talarico, Paxton would be “one of the best Senators that we have in this country.”

Trump also revisited his remark from Monday that an Iranian nuclear weapon could destroy San Diego and Los Angeles, telling the crowd, “We’re not going to let that happen. We protect our cities.”

The president said he’ll award Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling the seven-time Cy Young winner “maybe the greatest pitcher of all time.” Clemens, kept out of the Hall of Fame over steroid allegations, introduced Trump onstage.

At least a dozen protesters interrupted the speech, and police escorted some out. Trump said in an interview at the rally that Republicans “have to win” in November, calling a victory “an affirmation.”

Fort Worth Barbecue Lands Michelin Star

Michelin handed out three new stars in Texas on Thursday, and one went to a no-frills Fort Worth barbecue joint that a group of friends opened in 2020.

The 2026 guide covers 149 Texas restaurants, 19 of which are now starred. Six new restaurants earned Bib Gourmands, Michelin’s nod to good food at a fair price.

Goldee’s Bar-B-Q in Fort Worth climbed from Bib Gourmand to one star on the strength of brisket smoked low and slow over post oak, with a waiting line that routinely runs hours long. Inspectors also singled out the turkey, jalapeño-cheddar sausage, potato salad, and banana pudding.

Austin restaurants took the other two stars for the vegan spot Fabrik and the Japanese-French newcomer Kappo Kappo. Dallas restaurants Tatsu and Mamani kept theirs, and Goldee’s became the first starred restaurant on the Metroplex’s west side.

DFW Ranked America’s Most Stressful Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) was named the most stressful airport in the country in a new study of the 55 busiest U.S. airports, released by a Tampa-based airport parking company.

The study gave equal weight to five measures: delay rate, cancellation rate, the extent to which delays have worsened since 2021, and the distance and drive time from downtown. It used 2025 federal flight data and Google Maps estimates.

DFW had the highest delay rate in the study, 27.86%, and the third-highest cancellation rate, at 2.76%, making it the only airport to land in the top three on both. Texas’ four other major airports did not make the top 10 most stressful.

Delays at DFW have increased by 33.67% since 2021, and the airport is about 20 miles from downtown Dallas. On Oct. 1, it logged 390 delays and 155 cancellations, more than any other U.S. airport that day.

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➤ Bexar County: Election workers are racing to process 45,000 voter registration applications the state sent late, with early voting less than two weeks away. (More)

➤ Van Zandt County: Commissioners voted unanimously on Wednesday to denounce Sharia law, a first for a Texas county. Commissioner Cliff Williams said the resolution carries no penalties and doesn’t restrict worship. Resident Edie Booth called it “distasteful.” (More)

➤ Fort Worth: A single-engine plane crashed and burned Wednesday morning on Bonds Ranch Road near Hicks Airfield, killing the pilot. The wreck knocked down power lines and sparked a grass fire, but no homes were hit. (See Scene)

➤ Harris County: A 17-year-old McDonald’s employee was stabbed to death inside the restaurant’s restroom late Wednesday on Louetta Road, and a juvenile coworker was detained and charged with murder. Investigators haven’t said what led to the confrontation. (More)

➤ Kyle: The City Council voted 4-3 Monday to shut off the city’s Flock license plate readers, weeks after approving nearly half a million dollars to keep them running. Residents will vote on their future use in May 2027. (More)

➤ San Antonio: Via Metropolitan Transit’s board approved a $1.1 billion five-year capital plan that funds its Rapid Green line from the airport area through downtown to the South Side. Service is expected to start by spring 2028. (See Plan)

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➤ The Dallas Cowboys fell to 2-3 after a 24-16 loss to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium Thursday night. Dak Prescott threw for 316 yards and a touchdown but was intercepted twice, and KaVontae Turpin fumbled a kickoff return. (More)

➤ Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans is taking over defensive play-calling from coordinator Matt Burke after a 0-4 start, reversing the switch he made after a 0-3 start last fall. (More)

➤ No. 6 SMU volleyball stunned No. 2 Pitt in four sets Wednesday, handing the Panthers their first loss of the season and snapping the nation’s longest home winning streak. (More)

➤ Arch Manning and his mother, Ellen, announced a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with heart-health supplement maker Humann on the field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. It’s the ninth endorsement for the Texas quarterback. (See Deal)

➤ North Crowley, ranked No. 4, visits No. 6 Waxahachie tonight in the only Top 25 showdown on the Texas high school football schedule. MaxPreps has it as a national game of the week. (See Rankings)

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➤ A herd of goats and sheep is grazing along Northaven Trail in North Dallas this week, near Inwood and Midway roads. The animals restore habitat and help native wildflowers, and an online “Live Flock Finder” tracks them. (Track Herd)

➤ Cowboy Boot Day takes over San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso tonight, with two-stepping, a free line-dance competition, and the Fair Point Band. El Paso is the official Boot Capital of Texas. (More)

➤ A Fort Worth activist who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday turned 100 on Wednesday. Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” was honored at the National Juneteenth Museum, where Michelle Obama led the celebration. (More)

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It’s October. Baseball, football, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and more sports will be played at the high school, college, and professional levels all weekend long. How much will you watch?

1. As much as possible
2. Quite a bit
3. A few specific games
4. One game
5. What’s on when I’m around
6. None

Yesterday’s Results:

Have you been to a Goodwill or other thrift store in the past five years?

1. Yes, made a donation: 37%
2. Yes, both: 28%
3. No: 19%
4. Yes, shopped/bought: 16%

Where in Texas did hotel magnate Conrad Hilton open his first hotel?

Show me the answer