Good Morning! On this day in 1969, the Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park in Gillespie County opened to the public. In its first five years of operation, the 718-acre park attracted over 3.5 million visitors.
Want to get your hands on a sweet puppy for this summer? An Austin nonprofit is hosting a puppy adoption event today! Read more about it in Around Texas.
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Texas Cities Among Best in Nation for Parks
Plano ranked No. 17 on the list of America’s most populous cities by “ParkScore,” making it the highest-ranked city in Texas.
Cities were ranked based on five characteristics of their local park systems: acreage, access, investment, amenities, and equity. Plano scored high in acreage and access, with 81% of residents living within a 10-minute walk of a park.
The next highest cities were Dallas and Frisco at Nos. 34 and 37, with the two cities having parks near 81% and 71% of residents, respectively.
The facility is accused of violating state law by “knowingly and purposely” housing illegal immigrants and aiding in their introduction into the United States.
The decision followed an appeal by Paxton after a district court judge prevented Paxton’s office from shutting down Annunciation House. The court also granted a permanent injunction blocking records requests from the Attorney General.
The Supreme Court took no stance on the merits of the overall case outside of overturning the district court’s injunction against Paxton. You can read the full ruling here.
Gov. Greg Abbott Set to Make Decisions on Several Key Bills
The Texas legislative session ends Monday, giving Gov. Greg Abbott until June 22 to sign or veto any bills sent to his desk in the final 10 days, or they become law by default.
Under state law, lawmakers cannot challenge a veto, as only the governor can call a special session after Monday. Gov. Abbott is not expected to call a session for any bill he plans to veto.
Two high-profile bills are being closely watched as Monday approaches: House Bill 1481, which would ban cellphone use in schools, and Senate Bill 3070, which proposes abolishing the Texas Lottery Commission.
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➤ San Antonio: One student was hospitalized after a teacher claimed she accidentally distributed alcoholic drinks to 7th graders to celebrate their last day of class. (See Video)
➤ Williamson County: A sheriff’s deputy helped rescue a stranded owl, handing it off to another deputy—who is also a licensed falconer—for rehabilitation and care. (See Photos)
➤ Austin: Austin Pets Alive, a nonprofit rescue, is hosting a puppy adoption event today from noon to 2 p.m. at its Cesar Chavez and Tarrytown locations. (More)
➤ South Padre Island: A man was charged Saturday with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly attacking two coworkers with a saw at a construction site. (More)
➤ San Antonio: Central Catholic High School, one of the area’s most popular private schools, is facing hazing allegations after a boy was allegedly assaulted. (More)
➤ Houston: Award-winning chef Bryan Caswell is opening Latuli, a new restaurant in Houston’s upscale Memorial neighborhood. (More)
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➤ Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was offered 24-hour security by owner Jim Crane after his family, including his 5-year-old daughter, received death threats after a rough start. (More)
➤ Texas Tech softball faced off against No. 9 UCLA Saturday night, seeking to preserve their perfect record in the Women’s College World Series. (See Box Score)
➤ No. 2 Texas baseball faced off against UTSA after opening the NCAA Austin Regional with a 7-1 win over Houston Christian (See Box Score)
➤ UT Softball beat Oklahoma 4-2 in a historic upset, advancing to the semifinal round of the Women’s College World Series. (More)
➤ Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Friday, fueled by Yainer Diaz’s opposite-field walk-off homer and a complete game on just 83 pitches by starter Framber Valdez. (See Home Run)
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➤ Austin Wildlife Rescue, a nonprofit offering free medical care to animals, rescued more than 160—many of them babies—following this week’s severe weather. (See Baby Animals)
➤ Rush hour commuters in San Antonio on Thursday were surprised by The Great Elephant Migration, an art installation featuring elephant sculptures en route to the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. (See Sculptures)
➤ Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos welcomed a baby girl on May 22, making Prescott the father of two daughters. (See Photos)
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This happened on September 20, 2012, over Austin.
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Texas Cities Among Best in Nation for Parks
