Good morning! On this day in 1836, the Alamo fell to Mexican forces led by General Santa Anna following a 13-day siege. The death of the nearly 200 defenders inspired many Texans to join the fight for independence. A few weeks later, during the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston’s army killed over 600 of Santa Anna’s troops and immortalized the rallying cry “Remember the Alamo.”
Cedar Park’s Firefly Aerospace released a video of its Blue Ghost lander touching down on the moon on Sunday. Today, Houston’s Intuitive Machines will attempt to put its Nova-C lander on the moon at 11:32 a.m. CT. Check out this link for info on how to watch.
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U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Houston) passed away yesterday morning at his home in Washington, D.C. The 70-year-old’s family described his death as “unexpected.” Turner had attended President Trump’s address at the Capitol the night before.
Turner represented Houston in the Texas House for 27 years before he was elected mayor in 2016. During his two terms, he orchestrated the city’s response to Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic and led initiatives to reduce the city’s debt and implement police reforms.
Turner, who was treated for bone cancer in 2022, succeeded Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the U.S. House after she passed away last July. Before his career in politics, he worked in corporate law, having obtained degrees from Harvard Law School and the University of Houston.
Mayor John Whitmire announced his longtime friend’s death during a city council meeting. “This comes as a shock to everyone. I would ask Houstonians to come together. Pray for his family. Join us in celebrating this remarkable public servant.“
Texas Democrats Protest Trump Speech
Several Democratic members of the Texas congressional delegation objected to President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.
As Trump recounted Republican victories during the November election, Rep. Al Green of Houston stood up and yelled, “You have no mandate,” waving his cane in defiance. Speaker Mike Johnson advised members to “uphold and maintain decorum in the House.” When Green continued to disrupt the proceedings, Johnson ordered the Sergeant at Arms to remove him.
Green has said he intends to file articles of impeachment against Trump, accusing him of backing “ethnic cleansing” by proposing a plan to redevelop Gaza. A resolution to censure Green was introduced yesterday, and the House is expected to hold a final vote on the measure this morning.
Later in the speech, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas walked out of the chamber, stating that Trump was “spewing all kinds of nonsense and bulls***.” She was joined by Rep. Veronica Escobar of El Paso, who said she “couldn’t listen to the incessant lies.”
Trump Honors Texans in Congressional Speech
President Trump honored several Texans during his address to Congress on Tuesday night.
Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old boy from Houston who has battled cancer since 2018, was recognized as “a young man who truly loves our police” and was sworn in as an honorary Secret Service agent. According to DJ’s father, he has received similar honors from over 900 law enforcement agencies since his cancer diagnosis.
Trump also recognized Border Patrol agent Roberto Ortiz, who shielded his partner from shots fired by suspected Mexican cartel members in January while patrolling the Rio Grande. “Agent Ortiz, we salute you for your great courage for your line of fire that you took,” Trump said.
Aledo teen Elliston Berry, who sat with First Lady Melania Trump during the address, was honored for her efforts advocating for legislation to prohibit the sharing of AI-generated revenge porn, having previously been a victim.
Finally, Trump announced that the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, east of Houston, would be renamed in honor of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was murdered last year by two alleged members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.
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➤ Eagle Pass: Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard visited the border yesterday to highlight President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts. (More)
➤ The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday regarding plans for a nuclear waste storage facility in Andrews County. Texas and a local landowner are contesting the authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to approve a storage permit for a privately managed site. (See Details)
➤ Sinton: A wildfire burned at least 175 acres and destroyed about 20 homes Tuesday. Mayor Mary Speidel was expected to issue a disaster declaration for the city yesterday. (More)
➤ Tarrant County: William Waybourn, the 20-year-old adopted son of Sheriff Bill Waybourn, was arrested Monday after allegedly making sexually explicit comments toward an underage girl. (More)
➤ Lottery couriers Jackpocket and Lotto.com—companies that process online orders for lottery tickets—are still operating in the state as the Texas Lottery Commission’s newly announced policy banning couriers goes through a 30-day review process. (More)
➤ Fort Worth: Catholic Charities Fort Worth is suing the Trump administration for withholding more than $36 million allocated for refugee resettlement, forcing the organization to cut programs and lay off staff. The group claims it is unable to access the funds despite an injunction blocking President Trump’s freeze on federal grants. (See Details)
➤ Galveston: Battleship Texas will be docked at Pier 15, right next to the port’s fourth cruise terminal currently under construction, after renovations are completed later this year. A unanimous vote by the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees on Tuesday ended years of often contentious debate about a permanent resting place for the historic battleship. (More)
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➤ No. 22 Texas A&M men’s basketball came up with a huge 83-72 upset win over No. 1 Auburn on Tuesday. It’s the Aggies’ first-ever men’s basketball win over a No. 1-ranked opponent. (More)
➤ Texas women’s basketball forward Madison Booker was named the SEC Player of the Year on Tuesday. The sophomore averaged 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game during the regular season. (More)
➤ San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell scored a career-high 37 points to propel the Spurs to a 127-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. (More)
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➤ Southwest Airlines announced it is shuttering flight attendant “satellite” bases in Austin and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 1. The 280 affected employees will be relocated to one of 12 other main bases around the country. (More)
➤ Mark Lashier, the CEO of Houston-based oil refiner Phillips 66, published a letter to shareholders Wednesday blasting activist investor Elliott Investment Management for their nomination of seven candidates to the company’s board of directors after the private equity firm “showed no genuine interest in engagement with Phillips 66.” (More)
➤ Virginia-based AvalonBay Communities has agreed to purchase eight apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin for $618.5 million. The properties encompass 2,701 units and are currently owned by Little Rock’s BSR Real Estate Investment Trust. (More)
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➤ An apocalyptic red haze caused by a “haboob”—an Arabic term meaning “to blow” that refers to a large dust storm—descended on Dallas earlier this week as strong winds moved through the area. (See Photos)
➤ A cow got loose on the first day of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The Houston Police Officers’ Union posted a video to social media showing a worker trying (and failing) to capture the rogue bovine. (See Video)
➤ The front yards of several homes in Lubbock were completely covered with tumbleweeds after high winds blew through the region earlier this week. One homeowner blamed the recurring problem on a nearby landowner’s failure to maintain the property as well as the farmers who previously owned it. (Watch Video)
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U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner Dies
