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Three of the nation’s top 50 donut shops are in Texas. Check out the details in today’s Roundup section.
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In a three-way race with potential candidate Wesley Hunt—a second-term congressman from Houston—Paxton garners 44% support, compared to Cornyn’s 34% and Hunt’s 19%. The poll’s results mirror those of other recently conducted surveys.
Paxton has questioned Cornyn’s support for President Trump and argued Texas should have a “strong conservative” in the Senate. When asked about the poll, a Cornyn advisor claimed the senator has voted to advance Trump’s policies 99% of the time.
The poll also asked respondents about their preferred candidate in a general election matchup with Democrat Collin Allred. Cornyn led Allred by 6%, while Hunt led by 4%, and Paxton trailed by 1%.
Manufacturer Seeks Low-Skilled Workers
British heavy equipment manufacturer JCB announced last month it would double the size of its plant under construction in San Antonio. David Carver, the company’s Texas operations director, recently said that local, low-skilled workers would be prioritized to fill over 1,500 jobs.
Carver expects 10% of the plant’s employees to come from within the industry and 30% to be recruited directly from local schools. The remaining 60% will come from the broader local workforce, with priority given to people who lack certifications and degrees.
“JCB recruits for talent and trains people; we’re always looking for a good attitude, and if you’ve got a good attitude, you’re going to do fine,” said Carver. The average wage for the new facility’s 1,580 jobs is expected to be $54,889.
JCB broke ground on the $500 million San Antonio plant last year, and it’s expected to open next year. The company announced last month that it would expand in San Antonio to avoid tariffs on international goods.
Best Donut Shops
Three of the top 50 donut shops in the U.S. are in Texas, according to an updated ranking compiled by Yelp.
Round Rock Donuts, known for their egg-based yellow glaze and Texas-sized donuts, is No. 12 on the list. Founded in 1926, the “world-famous” institution bakes more than 500 dozen donuts a day.
Golden Crown Cookies & Mochi Donuts in North Richland Hills is ranked 15th. The Asian-inspired mochi donuts are “delightfully chewy” and available in a variety of flavors. The shop also sells boba tea.
Finally, at No. 23 on the list is Frisco’s Detour Doughnuts and Coffee. Founder Jinny Cho offers both traditional varieties and flavors inspired by her Korean American heritage, such as Mango Sticky Rice, Pumpkin Mascarpone, and Orange Cardamom Hazelnut.
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➤ Austin: The Texas House has until midnight tonight to pass hundreds of bills scheduled for consideration. (More)
➤ Houston: A 3-alarm fire damaged 24 units at an apartment complex yesterday morning. No injuries have been reported. “Our whole apartment’s completely gone. And luckily, we escaped,” said a resident. (Watch Video)
➤ San Antonio ISD: Six board members voted to censure a seventh, Stephanie Torres, banning her from performing her duties as a trustee or visiting any district campuses for 90 days beginning May 30. It’s unclear what motivated the decision. (More)
➤ Frisco: Karmelo Anthony, the student accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet last month, will receive his high school diploma, but will be barred from walking the stage at the graduation ceremony next week. (More)
➤ The Port of Galveston is requesting $39 million in federal funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the port’s channel. (See Details)
➤ Uvalde: The district attorney has sued the U.S. Border Patrol in an effort to compel three agents to testify in the prosecution of two former school district officers accused of child endangerment for their actions during the May 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. (More)
➤ Corpus Christi: The city has requested emergency permits from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to drill 10 new water wells amid an ongoing drought. Five wells are currently in development. (More)
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➤ The NCAA ruled Baylor wide receiver Ashtyn Hawkins is ineligible for the 2025 season since he has already played five seasons of college football, including his first at Cisco Community College. Baylor said they “intend for Ashtyn to be part of our program this upcoming season.” (More)
➤ The Texas A&M, Texas, and Texas Tech men’s golf teams each advanced from their regional tournaments yesterday and will play in the national championship tournament beginning next Friday in California. (More)
➤ Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady is one of 10 finalists for USA Softball’s 2025 Player of the Year. She won the honor last year, and she posted a 0.81 ERA with 263 strikeouts this year. (More)
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➤ A Houston man is suing Whataburger for more than $250,000 for allegedly failing to honor his request to withhold onions from his meal, leading to a severe allergic reaction. (More)
➤ A 35-acre mixed-use development in Plano has been acquired by investors in Indiana and Singapore for $785 million. Average retail sales at Legacy West reportedly exceed $1,000 per square foot. (See Details)
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➤ Central Texas resident Michele Kirkpatrick, who has suffered from chronic kidney disease for more than 30 years, received a kidney donation from her daughter. “It just was very obvious to me that this was what I was supposed to do,” said Kirkpatrick’s daughter, Amanda Canary. (More)
➤ Researchers at Southern Methodist University have confirmed that the people of Picuris Pueblo in New Mexico are direct descendants of the ancient Chacoan civilization, marking the first time a federally recognized tribe has scientifically validated its oral history using DNA evidence. (See Details)
➤ Meanwhile, scientists at the University of Texas at Arlington are studying the flowerpot snake to discover treatments for people born with chromosomal abnormalities. The blind reptile is entirely female and reproduces through parthenogenesis. (More)
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