Texas Democrats Speak at DNC

A few notable Texans spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo praised Kamala Harris for being responsive and accessible during a number of natural disasters in recent years, saying that “she’s leading the charge to protect our communities from extreme weather.”

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, who spoke at a breakfast for the Texas delegation, expressed optimism in Harris’ ability to appeal to young voters, saying he’s hopeful she can “chip away at the red wall that we’ve experienced in Texas.”

And Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is being hailed as a “superstar” and the “future of the DNC” after giving a primetime speech comparing the careers of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Waco High Dress Code Crackdown Causes Chaos

Hundreds of Waco High School students were barred from class on Monday due to dress code violations, sparking frustration among parents and students.

The crackdown targeted prohibited items including jackets with hoodies, ripped jeans, leggings, and shorts.

Waco ISD officials say parents were notified of the dress code in advance, but some claim they didn’t receive the email reminder until Sunday evening.

Students have started a petition against “unfair dress coding” that has garnered over 1,200 signatures.

 Texas Has 3 of Top 5 Burger Kings in U.S.

Three of the top five Burger King locations in the U.S. are in Texas, according to an analysis of Google Maps reviews.

The highest-rated franchise, located in Houston, boasts a 4.60 rating from over 1,400 reviews, with customers praising the manager’s energy and exceptional service.

The No. 3 location in Eagle Pass and the No. 4 spot in El Paso earn accolades for fresh food, fast service, and clean facilities.

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➤ Houston: Some Cypress-Fairbanks ISD parents faced hour-plus waits to drop off children Monday after the district cut dozens of bus routes. Meanwhile, teachers criticized a costly mandatory staff meeting featuring Superintendent Mark Henry as Willy Wonka. (See Photos)

➤ San Antonio: The city council indicated a preference to phase out horse-drawn carriages in the downtown area, directing staff to draft a proposal for a transition to electric carriages within as soon as a year. (More)

➤ Odessa: Two people died when a twin-engine Cessna plane crashed shortly after taking off from Schlemeyer Field Tuesday morning. (Watch Video)

➤ Harris County: Two gas stations have been sued by the county attorney over allegations of price gouging in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl last month. (See Details)

➤ El Paso: The city council voted 6-2 on Monday to name Deputy City Manager Dionne Mack as the new city manager. (More)

➤ Galveston: The parents of the gunman who killed 10 people at Santa Fe High School in 2018 were cleared of negligence by a jury on Monday. They had been accused of failing to secure guns and treat their troubled son. (More)

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➤ Corey Seager powered the Texas Rangers to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday with a two-homer performance, accounting for all of the Rangers’ runs. (Watch Video)

➤ The Houston Astros committed four errors on Monday—their most in a game since 2021—yet still secured a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. (More)

➤ Dallas Trinity FC, a women’s soccer team in the new USL Super League, played their inaugural game on Sunday in Florida, tying Tampa Bay Sun FC 1-1. Their first game in the Cotton Bowl is a friendly match against FC Barcelona on Friday, Aug. 30. (More)

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➤ Sun Holdings, a restaurant group based in Farmers Branch, is acquiring Austin-based Freebirds World Burrito for an undisclosed sum. Freebirds operates 64 locations in Texas. (More)

➤ Wayne Peacock, CEO of San Antonio-based USAA, announced his retirement on Monday after five years in the role. Peacock has worked for the insurance and financial services company for over 30 years. (More)

➤ Cosm Dallas, a Los Angeles-based entertainment venue, is opening in the Colony at the end of the month. Its 87-foot-diameter LED dome will offer an immersive experience for viewing sporting events. (See Photos)

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➤ A new trend sees couples charging guests to attend their weddings, citing rising costs. One Houston man plans to charge $450 per guest. (See Details)

➤ A 90-foot-tall Lord Hanuman statue, now the third tallest in the U.S., was unveiled Sunday at Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land. (Watch Video)

➤ Kole Newson, 12, hit a grand slam in the Little League World Series for Boerne four years after open-heart surgery. (Watch Video)

➤ During a live broadcast of a North Texas morning show, a fire alarm unexpectedly went off in the studio, causing jumpiness among the show’s cast and crew. (Watch Video)

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1. Slightly annoying: 53.1%
2. Major headache: 21.0%
3. Not an issue: 17.5%
4. Unbearable: 8.4%

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