Beryl Makes Landfall

Acting Governor Dan Patrick added 81 counties to a previously issued hurricane disaster declaration as Beryl tracked north over the weekend, bringing the number of counties threatened by the storm to 121.

Several coastal counties—including parts of La Marque, Brazoria, Matagorda, and Galveston—issued voluntary evacuation orders. Mandatory evacuations were issued for visitors to Port Aransas and all residents of Quintana.

Hurricane Beryl is expected to make landfall north of Corpus Christi this morning, bringing up to 8 inches of rain, 5 to 7 feet of storm surge, winds up to 70 mph, and potential tornados.

The storm will continue moving north throughout the day and reach DFW tomorrow morning.

UT Offers Protestors a Quiz for Probation

Anti-Israel protestors arrested at the University of Texas in April now reportedly face disciplinary action ranging from suspension for a few to probation for the majority.

In letters sent to more than 130 students, UT officials offered most students a choice between suspension and taking a test to prove they understand the university’s conduct rules in order to get probation as a “deferred suspension.”

The students must score 90% on that test and can still be suspended if they break campus rules again. Last month, a court dismissed trespassing charges against about 80 UT protestors.

Texas Cities Dominate Best BBQ Rankings

In a recent study of the best BBQ cities in America, three Texas cities—Houston, Austin, and San Antonio—made it into the top 10, with Houston ranking third overall.

The study by Lawnstarter.com evaluated the 500 largest U.S. cities in five categories: the number of barbecue vendors, smokehouses, top-rated barbecue spots, competition awards, and barbecue festivals.

Other Texas cities that made the list include Midland at #12, Dallas at #21, and Fort Worth at #34.

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➤ Houston: The four-person crew of a year-long simulated mission to Mars emerged from their 17,000-square-foot habitat at the Johnson Space Center on Saturday. One of the volunteers said the 378 days in confinement “went by quickly.” (See Video)

➤ Van: Chief of Police Melissa Davis was fired for allegedly refusing to fine victims of graffiti, opting instead to organize community members to clean it up. (See Video)

➤ Round Rock: Police have arrested a third suspect for the deadly shooting at a Juneteenth celebration last month. The FBI and ATF are assisting Round Rock Police with the investigation. (More)

➤ Harris County: The union for 3,000 sheriff’s deputies and jail guards is seeking voter support for the right to engage in collective bargaining negotiations, citing figures that show their wages are 20% less than comparable agencies. (See Details)

➤ Laredo: A fire forced residents of 15 homes to evacuate on the evening of July 4th. The fire burned fences, porches, and sheds, but the homes were spared. (See Photos)

➤ Galveston: A beach house belonging to Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, has been condemned as unsafe and is slated for demolition. The home, which was badly damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008, has been labeled an “eyesore” by neighbors. (See Photos)

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➤ Houston Astros right fielder Joey Loperfido might have made the catch of the year on Saturday. Loperfido jumped into the wall and secured the ball barehanded while he was tumbling to the ground. (See Video)

➤ The San Antonio Spurs have acquired Harrison Barnes as a part of a three-team trade with the Sacramento Kings and the Chicago Bulls. (More)

➤ Texas Rangers No. 3 overall prospect and 2022 first-round pick Kumar Rocker made his first minor league start in return from Tommy John surgery on Friday. Rocker allowed only two hits over two innings, striking out three and boasting a fastball that flirted with triple digits. (More)

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➤ The Federal Trade Commission blocked Tempur Sealy’s purchase of Houston-based distributor Mattress Firm, saying the move would mean fewer choices and higher prices for consumers. (More)

➤ After a meeting with Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs this weekend, Gov. Abbott announced the creation of a new state office that will “bolster the economic and cultural cooperation between Texas and Taiwan.” (See Details)

➤ Only a month after opening, The Lacrosse Barn in Addison is already planning a 20,000-square-foot expansion to its 68,000-square-foot facility. The center aims to become a hub for lacrosse in the Dallas area. (More)

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➤ Students from Stephen F. Austin State University’s flight program became the first in the U.S. to fly the new Tecnam P-Mentor, a state-of-the-art Italian two-seater training airplane. (See Photos)

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When you travel, do you bring your pets with you?

1. Yes
2. No
3. I don’t have pets

Saturday’s Results:

How likely are you to swim in the Gulf of Mexico this summer, given the uptick in shark presence?

1. 1. No way on God’s green earth: 51.7%
   2. Somewhat unlikely: 23.1%
   3. Very likely: 14.3%
   4. Somewhat likely: 10.9%

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