Good Morning! On this day in 1902, Texas Ranger Anderson Yancey Baker killed suspected cattle rustler Ramón de la Cerda on the King Ranch, igniting a feud that cost the lives of several more men. Baker was eventually acquitted of murder and became the political boss of Hidalgo County.
New data from the Census Bureau confirms what you probably already knew: Texas cities are among the fastest-growing in the country, and five of the top 15 are in DFW. Check out the story in today’s Roundup.
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Texas Cities Among Fastest-Growing in U.S.
Seven of the fifteen fastest-growing cities in the U.S. are in Texas, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The analysis examined cities with populations of at least 20,000 during the period between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024.
Leading the way is Princeton in Collin County, growing from 28,336 to 37,019 residents—a rate of 30.6%. Collin County is home to three other fast-growing cities: Celina (No. 4 at 18.2%, pop. 51,661), Anna (No. 5 at 14.6%, pop. 31,986), and Melissa (No. 11 at 10%, pop. 26,194).
Fulshear in Fort Bend County was No. 2, growing at a rate of 26.9% to increase its population to 54,629. Rockwall County’s Fate (No. 8) grew its population to 27,467 at a rate of 11.4%, and Hutto in Williamson County (No. 13) grew its population to 42,661 at a rate of 9.4%.
“It’s affordability. That’s really the driving factor,” said Princeton Mayor Eugene Escobar. Princeton has temporarily paused new residential development to avoid putting too much strain on local infrastructure, but Escobar estimates there are plans to build 10,000 new homes when the moratorium is lifted.
New Rules for Galveston’s Jeep Weekend
Thousands of people are expected to visit Galveston over the next few days for Jeep Weekend. Officials have laid down some new rules in an effort to prevent the unruly behavior and violence that have plagued the annual event in years past.
Authorities arrested at least a hundred people in Galveston County each of the past three years, and one person was killed in a shooting last year.
On some roads—including the beach—traffic is restricted to one direction, and no parking or stopping is allowed. Other rules include a ban on mass gatherings, bonfires, and golf carts or ATVs on the beach.
Over 400 officers from 14 agencies are expected to patrol the event. “You need to follow our rules, and you need to obey the law. And if you choose not to, we will find a place for you in our Galveston County jail,” said Sheriff Jimmy Fullen.
UTA Launching Women’s Flag Football
UT Arlington will launch a women’s flag football varsity program in 2027, making it the fifth NCAA Division I university in the country—and the first in Texas—to do so. UTA President Jennifer Cowley made the announcement at a community event yesterday afternoon.
More than 500,000 girls between the ages of 6 and 17 in the U.S. are estimated to play flag football, and about 65 colleges in the country have varsity or club programs, including Concordia University Texas and Texas Wesleyan. Women’s flag football will be a sport at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Once a coaching staff is hired, players could be signed to the program as soon as this fall. Games will be played in the 12,000-seat Maverick Stadium.
UTA’s football program was shuttered in 1985 due to rising costs and poorly attended games. Cowley indicated there are no immediate plans to resume men’s football at the university.
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➤ Wimberley: A fox that bit a woman outside her home last Friday tested positive for rabies. Four people were injured by a fox in a separate incident in San Marcos on Sunday. (More)
➤ San Antonio: The city council approved the creation of a “project finance zone” as a funding source for a new downtown Spurs arena, which is projected to cost $1.5 billion. The move allows the city to collect additional hotel taxes in a three-mile area for 30 years. (More)
➤ Austin: Police apprehended 17-year-old Eloy Adrian Camarillo in connection with a car theft in March that resulted in the death of InfoWars reporter Jamie White. Camarillo is one of four suspects wanted for the alleged murder. (See Details)
➤ DFW International Airport: Yamal Said, a drummer for the Austin band Lord Buffalo, was detained by Border Patrol agents prior to boarding a flight to Europe on Monday, forcing the band to cancel their tour. (More)
➤ Abilene: Beekeeper and hive removal professional Crissy Ward advised Texans to be on the lookout for bees and provided tips on how to avoid being stung. A 66-year-old Eastland man was killed last month when a swarm of bees attacked him as he was mowing. (More)
➤ San Antonio: A 39-year-old man was killed Wednesday when a fuel tank exploded at Camp Stanley, a U.S. Army munitions facility. Authorities have not confirmed whether the victim was a soldier or a civilian contractor. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. (More)
➤ Austin: Police arrested a person suspected of killing a man on a city bus Wednesday evening. A CapMetro spokesperson said the transit agency is “outraged and deeply saddened by what took place.” (More)
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➤ The Dallas Stars lost 4-0 to the Winnipeg Jets last night in Game 5 of their Stanley Cup playoff series. Dallas leads the series 3-2. Game 6 is tomorrow night. (More)
➤ Texas A&M beat Tennessee in the quarterfinals round of the NCAA women’s tennis championship tournament yesterday. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, TCU and Texas face Virginia and UCLA, respectively, tonight in the quarterfinals round of the NCAA men’s tennis championship tournament. (See Details)
➤ Texas, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech host college softball regional tournaments that start today go through the weekend. Click the link to see the full schedule and how to watch the games. (More)
➤ The NFL released full season schedules for each team Wednesday. The Cowboys have six prime-time games, while the Texans have four. (More)
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➤ Gov. Greg Abbott signed bills that aim to draw more businesses to Texas by exempting stock exchanges from franchise tax liabilities, restricting shareholders from suing a company’s officers, and allowing companies to specify that disputes must be resolved in Texas courts. (See Details)
➤ A new Texas Medical Center hospital aimed at childhood cancer patients will be built in Houston thanks to a $150 million gift from the Kinder Foundation. The facility will be run as a joint venture between the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital. (More)
➤ Dallas-based real estate developer Trammell Crow Company broke ground this week on a 180-acre industrial park near DFW International Airport. Passport Park West is expected to offer 2.7 million square feet of warehouse space, making it one of the largest speculative industrial projects in the country. (More)
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New Research: Common Brushing Habit Could Be Damaging Your Teeth
A recent study from Kyoto University has revealed a surprising threat to your oral health: a toxic biofilm known as “Dental Rust.”
This bacteria hides deep in the gum line and enamel cracks—and routine brushing may actually push it in further, accelerating tooth decay and gum damage.
Left untreated, it may lead to serious infections.
➤ Dan Weinberger, a Grapevine deli shop owner who went to grade school with Pope Leo XIV in Chicago, is offering a new sandwich to celebrate his friend’s selection. The “ilPapa Leo,” which includes ham, lamb, and an over-easy egg, is priced at $14. (See Photo)
➤ When North Texas couple Bradley Blizzard and Olivia Morris got married earlier this month, Dairy Queen, maker of the popular Blizzard ice cream mix-ins, provided free treats for all the wedding guests. “This literally makes so much sense,” Morris said. (Watch Video)
➤ A bobcat gave birth to five kittens in a cattleguard at the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area near Cotulla. It’s the third year in a row a litter has been born at the site. Biologists installed a game camera without disturbing the family. (Watch Video)
➤ Harris County Democrats want to ban Ted Cruz from college sporting events in the state, citing a “curse” whenever he attends competitions in person. A Cruz spokesperson called reporting on the so-called curse “partisan clickbait.” (More)
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Texas Cities Among Fastest-Growing in U.S.
