Good morning! On this day in 1979, Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson was born in Rosebud. TCU’s all-time rushing leader led the NFL in rushing yards twice during his 11-year career with the San Diego Chargers and New York Jets.
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Texas Politicians On Iran Bombing
Texas politicians have weighed in on President Trump’s decision to hit Iranian nuclear sites with cruise missiles and bunker-busting bombs over the weekend, with Republicans generally in favor and Democrats opposed to the strike.
“I stand with Donald Trump and the United States of America,” said Gov. Greg Abbott on social media. He shared that he elevated the readiness level for the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas National Guard and has ordered increased patrols of high-risk locations.
Sen. John Cornyn characterized the bombing as “the courageous and correct decision,” while Sen. Ted Cruz praised those involved in the “successful and critical operation.” Attorney General Ken Paxton said he is “proud to stand with President Trump.”
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) called the attack an “unconstitutional action entangling us in conflict,” and U.S. Rep. Julián Castro (D-San Antonio) said the president “stupidly, needlessly and dangerously bombed Iran under false pretenses.”
Court Blocks Funding for Abortion Travel
A Texas appeals court temporarily blocked the implementation of a San Antonio program to provide taxpayer funds to organizations that pay the travel expenses for women seeking out-of-state abortions.
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued San Antonio in April after the city council allocated $100,000 to its Reproductive Justice Fund for “downstream services.” Paxton argued distribution of the funding would violate the state constitution’s prohibition on public gifts.
A district court dismissed the case because no funds had been distributed, but the Fifteenth Court of Appeals disagreed, saying in its ruling that “the threat of harm is more than conjectural, hypothetical, or remote.” The order will remain in effect until the case is resolved.
“Under absolutely no circumstances should any Texas city be funding out-of-state abortion travel, and I will continue to work tirelessly to end this cruel, unlawful, and morally bankrupt program,” Paxton said in a news release.
Twins Find Lost Class Rings in Lake Travis
An Aggie and a Longhorn were recently reunited with their lost class rings thanks to the efforts of twins Zane and Ella Gates, who found them at the bottom of Lake Travis during a certified scuba dive.
Ella, who attends Texas A&M, found the Aggie ring while Zane, a student at UT, found the Longhorn ring. Through a little detective work, the twins tracked down the rings’ owners, David Valdez and Mia Fuentes.
Valdez lost his Texas A&M ring during a party barge trip in 2023, and Fuentes lost her Texas ring during one in 2024. “This is absolutely insane,” said Mia.
Robert Weiss, the owner of Lake Travis Scuba, has recovered a bucket of lost items from the lake, including 32 Apple Watches. “The party barges that come out, we call them vending machines,” he said.
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➤ TxDOT has filed a revised agreement with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to speed up construction of critical road projects by expanding the state’s authority to conduct environmental reviews. (See Details)
➤ Austin: Officials introduced the city’s first electric waste collection truck on Saturday. “This is kind of our first step towards being carbon neutral and getting to a lower carbon footprint,” said Richard McHale, director of Austin Resource Recovery. (See Photos)
➤ Leon County: A deputy is recovering after being shot during a standoff Saturday evening with a gunman who allegedly killed his parents before taking his own life. Authorities did not notify the public about the incident for more than six hours. (More)
➤ San Antonio: An 8-year-old orca named Kamea died at SeaWorld last week. Four killer whales remain in the park’s care. (More)
➤ Hudson: The city council voted to dissolve the town’s police department last week, citing leadership turnover, personnel matters, and budget constraints. The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office will provide additional officer coverage for the city going forward. (More)
➤ Austin: The Texas Funeral Service Commission fired Executive Director Scott Bingaman last week after alleging the agency is impaired by “rot” and conflicts of interest. (More)
➤ Midland: Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation this month creating a task force to combat oilfield theft. The FBI has estimated that operators in the Permian Basin lose up to $300,000 a month in stolen tools, pipes, and valves. (More)
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➤ The Houston Rockets acquired 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns for starters Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in Wednesday’s draft, and five future second-round picks. (More)
➤ Texas Rangers rookie pitcher Kumar Rocker earned his first career road win on Saturday. He allowed two runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings during the 3-2 Rangers victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. (More)
➤ The Houston Texans are giving former Las Vegas Raiders first-round cornerback Damon Arnette another chance in the NFL after multiple arrests and poor play led to a three-year hiatus from the game. (More)
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➤ Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said immigration enforcement has caused challenges for the state’s dairy farms as employees have avoided showing up for work. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that over 40% of the nation’s farm workers are in the country illegally. (More)
➤ Prysmian, an Italian manufacturer of electrical cables, is spending $500 million to build a 650,000-square-foot production facility at its Encore Wire campus in McKinney. The new plant is expected to create 120 jobs and is scheduled for completion in 2027. (More)
➤ Houston furniture salesman Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is launching a political action committee to elect Republicans in Harris County. The Harris County MAGA PAC bills itself as a “grassroots, American First Values” organization. (More)
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➤ Colorful plastic piggy banks are washing up on Texas beaches. “What’s going on with these? Anybody know?” asked Jace Tunnell, the director of community engagement at the Harte Research Institute in Corpus Christi. (See Photo)
➤ Cibolo resident Joe Blackmon and his wife, Yvonne, recently celebrated 72 years of marriage. The couple met when Joe was working as an usher at a movie theater in 1953. (See Photos)
➤ Researchers recently found three cubs in a black bear den in West Texas, a promising sign of the species’ continued growth in the state. By the 1950s, unregulated hunting and habitat loss had nearly eliminated the state’s black bear population. (See Photos)
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