Deadly Tornado Devastates North Texas

At least seven people are dead and over 100 were injured after a tornado ripped through several North Texas counties Saturday evening.

The storm that produced the tornado was part of a larger system that swept through the middle of the country over the weekend, spawning more than 20 tornadoes and killing at least 15 in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kentucky.

The tornado destroyed over 200 homes, a marina on Lake Ray Roberts, and a gas station in Valley View where dozens had gathered to seek shelter.

Gov. Abbott surveyed the damage Sunday and issued a disaster declaration for Collin, Denton, Cooke, and Montague counties.

Texas Republicans Elect New Chairman

The Republican Party of Texas wrapped up its three-day convention over the weekend in San Antonio, where delegates chose a new chairman and approved rules to increase the party’s control over the selection of candidates.

Former Collin County Republican Party chairman Abraham George got the nod to replace outgoing chairman Matt Rinaldi to lead the party, beating out five other candidates with the help of an endorsement from Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Delegates also approved proposals to close party primaries and prohibit candidates who have been censured by the state party from running as Republicans.

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➤ Houston: Hundreds of community members gathered at City Hall on Saturday to protest Houston ISD’s management under Superintendent Mike Miles, who recently laid off scores of teachers, principals, and district staff in an effort to shore up a $500 million budget deficit. He’s also been accused of funneling tax dollars to a charter school network he founded. (See photos)

➤ Uvalde: The families of the victims killed during the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary sued Instagram’s parent company Meta and the makers of the video game “Call of Duty” on Friday, claiming the tech companies promoted the gun used by 18-year-old Salvador Ramos during the shooting. (See details)

➤ Amarillo: Potter County received $240,000 from the Texas Veterans Commission to establish the Panhandle Regional Veterans Treatment Court, which will provide assistance to veterans in the area struggling with substance abuse and mental health. (More)

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➤ After dropping the first game of the Western Conference Finals last Thursday, the Dallas Stars evened the series with a 3-1 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 on Sunday.

➤ Baylor’s softball team fell to Florida in their super regional tournament in Gainesville over the weekend, while UT defeated Texas A&M in Austin to advance to the Women’s College World Series beginning Thursday in Oklahoma City.

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | NBA | NHL | PGA | MLS | UFL | WNBA | NWSL | NASCAR | INDIANAPOLIS 500

➤ Airbus selected Houston’s George Bush International Airport as one of five locations in North America where it could establish a “hydrogen hub” for its fleet of alternative-fueled passenger jets, which the European manufacturer plans to begin selling to carriers by 2035. (More)

➤ Walmart is closing its Dallas operations office and call center in Carrollton, affecting more than 1,400 employees. According to a statement from the company, most employees will be asked to relocate to its Bentonville, AR, headquarters or office locations in San Francisco or Hoboken, NJ. (More)

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➤ Three of the top 25 hotels in the United States are in Texas, according to Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards. San Antonio’s Hotel Emma and Marriott Rivercenter landed at No. 5 and No. 10, while the HALL Arts Hotel in Dallas was No. 16. (See the list)

➤ A new bar with a surfing pool is coming to the Deep Ellum neighborhood in Dallas. Locals’ reactions to the planned opening of Goodsurf this summer are split between excitement and skepticism. (See details)

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Do you plan to travel for Memorial Day Weekend?

1. 1. Yes: 18.2%
   2. No: 81.8%

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