Tesla Robotaxi Set to Debut in Austin

After years of anticipation and teasing from Tesla and Elon Musk, the electric car company is set to debut its fully autonomous robotaxi service today in Austin.

The debut will include a small number of those who were invited to participate, use Tesla Model Ys, and will include a safety monitor, a human onboard to ensure nothing goes wrong.

Abbott Signs Ban on Cell Phones in Schools

A bill that will ban the use of cell phones by K-12 students in school was signed into law by Gov. Abbott on Saturday.

House Bill 1481 requires schools to prohibit students from using their phones during the school day by either requiring them to leave them at home or store them in a “secure storage” space.

The bill also restricts the use of devices like smart watches that are capable of “digital communication.”

The bill’s passage brings Texas into alignment with eight other states that have banned cell phones in schools. The law will take effect in the 2026-2027 school year, and you can read the full text here.

Missing Sailor’s Remains Returned Home

The remains of a U.S. Navy sailor who went missing in May were returned home to the Rio Grande Valley.

Angela Resendiz, a 21-year-old sailor, was reported missing from Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on May 29. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service located the sailor on June 10.

Another sailor is currently in pre-trial confinement in connection with Resendiz’s death. No motive or cause of death has been released.

Resendiz was received home with full military honors. You can see the video here. 

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➤ El Paso: A new bookstore, The Nook, is set to open in far east El Paso, where residents can enjoy free pastries and espresso for the grand opening on July 12. (More)

➤ Duncanville: An overnight fatal crash left all lanes of I-20 closed near Main Street. The cause of the crash is still unknown. (More)

➤ Arlington: Mayor Mike Wissman witnessed Thursday’s Bartlett Walmart shooting and helped the wounded victim before police arrived at the store around 2:30 p.m. (See Video)

➤ Corpus Christi: Libraries in the area are offering fun and free activities for children this summer, including LEGO-building, craft days, indoor movies, and more. (Details)

➤ Houston: A copper thief who stole more than $300,000 in materials was caught on camera by a woman and later arrested, according to police. (See Video)

➤ Dallas: NYSE Texas leased 28,000 square feet at Old Parkland for its headquarters, joining a campus known for Jeffersonian architecture and high-profile finance tenants. (More)

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➤ Texas softball signed Kaiah Altmeyer, an All-Big 12 utility player transferring from Arizona. (More)

➤ Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom allowed two runs or fewer for a 12th straight start Friday, setting a franchise record in a 6-2 win and MLB’s longest such streak this season. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | NCAAB | WNBA | Soccer | PGA | LPGA

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➤ Oscar winner Brad Pitt surprised fans at a screening of his new movie F1 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum’s theater. (See Video)

➤ An iconic Houston estate listed at $13.9 million sold for over $10 million in May, marking the city’s highest sale of the month. (See Photos)

➤ A retired Grand Prairie firefighter celebrated his 95th birthday at his old station—which is now a restaurant. (See Video)

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