Good Morning! On this day in 1832, up to 200 Mexican soldiers under the command of Domingo de Ugartechea surrendered to a band of Texans commanded by Henry Smith and John Austin at the Battle of Velasco.
A Smith County deputy removed a gator from a Bullard home’s pool on Monday. Check out this video of the encounter.
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Democrats Enter Races for Governor, U.S. Senate
An East Texas rancher and a retired astronaut are running for governor and U.S. Senate as Democrats.
Bobby Cole, a retired firefighter who runs a ranch in Quitman, is a first-time candidate who describes himself as a “traditional Democrat” in the mold of LBJ and FDR. Among his priorities are funding public schools, improving the power grid, growing the economy, and cutting property taxes.
In a social media post, Cole accused Abbott of “tearing up everything we’ve built” and “kissing up to bullies and billionaires.”
Retired astronaut Terry Virts, also a first-time candidate, announced he is running for Sen. John Cornyn’s seat on Monday, calling the incumbent “just another D.C. insider who has lost touch with Texas.” Virts was the commander of the International Space Station.
‘Liver King’ Arrested in Austin
A social media influencer known as the “Liver King” was arrested in Austin Tuesday night after making a series of threats against podcaster Joe Rogan, who has lived in the Texas capital since 2020.
The YouTuber, whose real name is Brian Johnson, posted a video on Monday in which he challenged Rogan to an “honorable” fight while wearing a wolf pelt and holding an exotic firearm in each hand.
“Man to man, I’m picking a fight with you. I have no training in jiu-jitsu, you’re a black belt, you should dismantle me,” he said. “Your rules, I’ll come to you, whenever you’re ready.”
Johnson, 47, has claimed his muscular physique is from eating raw meat and doing intense workouts, but he was forced to admit in 2022 that he spends $11,000 a month on steroids. He is detained in the Travis County Jail on a charge of making a terroristic threat.
Two Austinites Star in NBC Reality Show
Destination X, NBC’s new reality show that drops contestants in an unknown location and challenges them to figure out where they are, features two women from Austin—Mackenzie “Mack” Fitzgerald and Allyson “Ally” Bross.
Fitzgerald attended Dallas Baptist University and SMU’s Dedman School of Law. She currently works as an attorney drafting bills for the Texas Legislature. Her show bio states she knows how to navigate fake friendships, power, and strategy from working with politicians.
Bross, originally from Orlando, earned degrees in political science and religion from the University of Central Florida. According to her bio, she spent a year visiting 32 countries across every continent and is now an Austin-based travel influencer.
In the first episode, Fitzgerald and Bross formed an alliance. However, Fitzgerald confessed that her strategy is to team up with the least intelligent person and then backstab him or her to advance.
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➤ Frisco: A Collin County grand jury indicted Karmelo Anthony, 18, for murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet in April. (More)
➤ Williamson County: Commissioners unanimously approved a $1,137,300 purchase for new election equipment to print customized ballots that voters must mark by hand. The decision aligns with President Trump’s executive order that updates voluntary election administration guidelines. (More)
➤ Fort Worth: A six-alarm fire at The Cooper apartment complex on Monday displaced 834 people. Nearly 170 firefighters battled the blaze for nine hours. (See Details)
➤ Corpus Christi: The American Bank Center’s management company announced the selection of a local law firm as the sole finalist for the venue’s naming rights. Another lawyer, San Antonio-based Thomas J. Henry, had offered $20 million over 10 years. (More)
➤ Crosby: A man died after breaking into a donation box and getting trapped inside, causing him to suffocate. Authorities have not shared the man’s identity. (More)
➤ Dallas: A local activist group, the Next Generation Action Network Legal Advocacy Fund, is suing the state to block the implementation of a new law requiring public schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in each classroom. (More)
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➤ The Dallas Mavericks took Duke standout Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, while the San Antonio Spurs took Rutgers playmaker Dylan Harper in the No. 2 spot and Arizona’s Carter Bryant at No. 14. The Houston Rockets selected Duke’s Khaman Maluach at No. 10. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, Baylor standout VJ Edgecombe was drafted in the No. 3 overall spot by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Texas star Tre Johnson was picked by the Washington Wizards in the No. 6 spot. (More)
➤ The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to terms on a three-year, $119 million contract extension with star shooting guard Kyrie Irving. (More)
➤ The Houston Texans have announced seven dates when their training camp practices will be open for fans to attend. (More)
➤ The Houston Astros shut out the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 on Tuesday thanks to a strong pitching performance from Framber Valdez, who gave up four hits over seven innings. (More)
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➤ Watermelon prices are down this year due to an abundant supply, especially from Florida. Costs, however, are as much as 30% higher, meaning it could be difficult for growers to break even. (See Details)
➤ On a Yelp list of the nation’s top 100 food trucks, Austin is home to nine of them—the most of any city in the nation. Jim’s Smokehouse ranked No. 2. (More)
➤ The city of Fort Worth approved a $125 million incentive agreement for a $1.7 billion mixed-use development in the downtown area near the West Fork of the Trinity River. The 37-acre development is slated to include 880,000 square feet of office space. (More)
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➤ Linda England, a Dallas woman who displayed humorous messages in her home’s windows for the past five years, died Saturday at the age of 60. “She was surprised when sometimes those signs would show up in social media posts across the nation,” said her son, Tim. (More)
➤ Former Houston Texans linebacker J.J. Watt and his wife Kealia announced the birth of their second son, Niko Benjamin. (See Photo)
➤ Deb Garoui, a speech and debate coach from Post, was recognized for her generosity toward her students with a $100,000 gift from design company Canva. She plans to use the money to pay medical bills for her son, who has a severe form of epilepsy. (More)
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Democrats Enter Races for Governor, U.S. Senate
