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Friday, May 30, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1871, Adelaida Cuellar, founder of the tamale stand that grew into the Dallas-based El Chico restaurant chain, was born in Nuevo León, Mexico.

An Austin-based architect used satellite data and digital modeling to superimpose elements of New York's skyline on the landscape at Big Bend National Park. Check out the surreal images here.

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Severe Storms Hit Austin

Heavy rains and strong winds caused flash floods and damaged power lines Wednesday night in Austin, killing one person and knocking out power to over 70,000 people.

Emergency personnel performed nine water rescues during the storm. Debris was scattered on the Texas Longhorns baseball field, and a window pane fell onto the railing of the State Capitol rotunda.

Over 30,000 people were affected by power outages Thursday morning, and Austin Energy said it might take several days to restore all connections. See photos.

The Austin area has seen deadly Memorial Day weekend floods before. In 2015, at least 12 people died, and over 2,000 homes were destroyed. In 1981, floods killed 13 people and caused more than $35 million in damages.

High-Profile Bills Die

Several notable bills met their demise in recent days after missing crucial legislative deadlines or failing to gain enough support.

Senate Bill 18, a measure prioritized by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick that would have stripped state funding from municipal libraries that host drag queen story hour readings for children, died when it did not receive a vote in the Texas House on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, a constitutional amendment that would have denied bail to illegal immigrants charged with violent crimes failed to receive two-thirds support in the House. A similar proposal targeting certain repeat offenders fell short by three votes the day before.

In the Senate, a Wednesday deadline killed proposals to prohibit minors from having social media accounts and to require the installation of air conditioning in state prisons.

Actor Building Texas Film Studio

Actor Zachary Levi, known for his roles in the comedy series Chuck and superhero film Shazam!, is launching a 75-acre residential film studio called Wyldwood along the Colorado River in Bastrop.

The $100 million project aims to become a "movement toward meaningful creation," allowing cast and crew to live on site with their families during production. Levi recently became a father, welcoming a son last month with girlfriend Maggie Keating.

In a recent interview with Variety, Levi cast a vision for a "space for artists that will foster certified organic human-made content." He made headlines in 2023 for expressing skepticism about the COVID-19 vaccine and for supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential run.

Levi joins other celebrities like Woody Harrelson and Joe Rogan, who have relocated to Texas from Southern California. State film industry incentives of at least $1.5 billion over the next ten years promise to boost the actor's ambitious endeavor.

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➤ Starbase: The newly incorporated city held its first public meeting yesterday morning. Robert Peden was sworn in as mayor, and former Fredericksburg city manager Kent Myers was hired as city administrator. (See Photos)

➤ Frisco: An 8-year-old girl was attacked by a coyote while walking with her mother in their neighborhood Monday. The girl was scratched and bitten before her mother chased the animal away. Authorities removed three coyotes in the vicinity. (More)

➤ Rains County: Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin was arrested Wednesday on charges of official oppression and tampering with a witness. He is accused of threatening a defendant in October 2023, saying, "You take that deal, boy—or dead men can't testify." (See Details)

➤ A dive team in Alaska has located the remains of a family from Troy that went missing after their 28-foot aluminum boat capsized last August. (See Details)

➤ Waco: Darrin King, 18, was arrested Wednesday after allegedly shooting a K9 dog named Andor in the chest while fleeing a civil disturbance. Andor is reportedly in stable condition. (More)

➤ Austin: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday to highlight the dangers of THC. "This is not Dan's folly. This is not Dan's priority. This is to save an entire generation of being hooked on drugs," said Patrick. (More)

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➤ The Dallas Stars lost Game 5 of the Western Conference Final 6-3 to the Edmonton Oilers last night, losing the series 4-1. The Oilers move on to play the Florida Panthers in the NHL Stanley Cup Final. (More)

➤ Texas A&M shortstop Koko Wooley won the Golden Glove Award for the 2025 season, becoming the first softball player in the program's history to earn the distinction. (More)

➤ UT is competing in the DI women's rowing championship this morning. You can watch the event live, with the stream starting at 8:45 a.m. (Watch Event)

➤ Rice University is looking for a sponsor to name their football stadium, with companies like Buc-ee's and Blue Bell being floated as potential partners. (More)

➤ The Texas Longhorns defeated the Florida Gators 3-0 today in their College Softball World Series matchup, while Texas Tech beat Ole Miss 1-0. (More)

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➤ Southwest Airlines will continue operations at Dallas Love Field through 2040 after the city council approved a lease extension. The pending deal will allow the city to plan "significant infrastructure improvements" over the next 10 years. (More)

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➤ A pair of scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center are researching a new method to treat stomach cancer using light-triggered "betabodies." The project is funded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. (See Details)

➤ Jevin Millsaps, an 8-year-old from Axtell, purchased a vending machine with the proceeds from recycling over 700 pounds of aluminum cans. He is funding a Roth IRA with his profits. (More)

➤ Midland is home to a collection of Chaparrals, custom racecars built by local engineer Jim Hall in the 1960s and 1970s. Several of Hall's innovations were later adopted into racing and vehicle design. (Watch Video)

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