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Sunday, February 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1960, Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green was born in Houston. Green played for Texas A&M-Kingsville and won two Super Bowls with the Washington Redskins during a 20-year NFL career. He was named NFL Man of the Year in 1996.

It was a record-setting weekend in Texas. Baylor's first baseman crushed three grand slams, and 154 couples said "I do" at a midnight Valentine's Day wedding celebration. Get the details in today's Round Up and Et Cetera sections.

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Gov Abbott Declares State of Emergency

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency resources ahead of severe storms expected to hit parts of the state over the weekend.

A storm system was expected to move through the state, with potential for severe weather from the Big Bend region to the Red River Valley. The system was expected to produce strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, with flash-flooding risk and possible tornadoes.

Resources at the ready include the state Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Railroad Commission.

The storm also comes nearly five years to the day of the storm that nearly collapsed the state's power grid.

HPD Sketch Artist Helps in Guthrie Case

Former Houston Police Department sketch artist Lois Gibson, who worked 5,089 cases over decades, has come out of retirement to help identify a masked individual in Nancy Guthrie's abduction case.

Gibson, who has volunteered her services, used her experience in facial reconstruction from minimal evidence in analyzing the doorbell camera footage from the case. She estimates the perpetrator is between their mid-30's and early 40's.

"I couldn't stop myself, I just couldn't stop myself, I wanted to help, I felt the pain. I've been in the room with [kidnap victims]… so I wanted to help them," she said.

She also holds the Guinness World Record for being the most successful forensic sketch artist.

Baylor Slugger's Historic Night

Baylor first baseman Tyce Armstrong hit three grand slams in Friday's season opener against New Mexico State, becoming the second player in college baseball history to hit three grand slams in a single game.

Armstrong, a redshirt senior from Magnolia, finished with three home runs, two exceeding 400 feet, and drove in 12 runs as Baylor defeated New Mexico State 15-2 in seven innings by run rule.

He is the second college player to hit three grand slams in one game after Louisville's Jim LaFountain did it in 1976. No Major League player has ever accomplished the feat, though thirteen players have hit two in one game.

Check out Armstrong's historic third grand slam here.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Greg Abbott outlined a five-point property tax plan this week to curb local spending, give voters more control over rates, and eliminate school property taxes for homeowners. (More)

➤ Laredo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized more than 500 pounds of cocaine, valued at $6.8 million, from a tractor-trailer hauling flowers. (More)

➤ El Paso: University of Texas at El Paso received a $2 million federal appropriation to expand drone testing operations in Fabens and a flight test range in Tornillo. (More)

➤ East Plano: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is investigating the East Plano Islamic Center for allegedly violating the Fair Housing Act by planning a 402-acre, allegedly Muslim-only community called The Meadow. (More)

➤ Harris County: Authorities issued citations to Spring ISD and contractors building the new Spring High School for illegally discharging construction materials into Spring Creek. (More)

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➤ Houston Rockets second-year guard Reed Sheppard was a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc during Friday night's NBA Rising Stars game. (See 3s)

➤ Hannah Bilka led Team USA women's ice hockey to its fifth straight win Friday, scoring her fourth goal of the tournament in a 6-0 rout of Italy. (More)

➤ The Texas Rangers re-signed pitcher Jordan Montgomery, a key contributor during the club's 2023 World Series championship season. (More)

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➤ Whiskey Riot returns to Dallas on March 14, offering samples of 200 whiskies; general admission costs $90, and a $120 ticket includes early entry and exclusive Balcones pours. (More)

➤ A record 154 couples said "I do" at midnight on Valentine's Day at the Bexar County Courthouse, marking the largest turnout yet for the annual wedding tradition. (More)

➤ Property records show James Van Der Beek purchased a 36-acre ranch in Spicewood for $4.76 million just 33 days before his death. (More)

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➤ The mystery deepens as the FBI raises its reward in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. (Hear More)

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Measles Cases Rise, Hornets Owner's Clutch Shot, and Last Days for Trolls

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1776, Patriot forces under Col. James Moore encamped at Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County and fortified their position with over 1,000 men and five artillery pieces. This blocked more than 1,500 Loyalist militia, most of them Scottish Highlanders under Gen. Donald McDonald, from reaching the coast. The move forced them toward Moores Creek Bridge, where Patriots defeated them on Feb. 27 in a key Revolutionary War victory.

Today's Et Cetera section highlights the last opportunity to see the trolls at the North Carolina Arboretum before they disappear.

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Durham Woman Charged With Murder

A Durham woman was arrested on Friday on charges of killing one child and attempting to kill another after police found two unresponsive children at their home; one later died at a hospital.

Andrea Morgan Faust, 41, was booked into the Durham County jail without bail, charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. Neighbors said both children were boys.

Durham police said the second child remains hospitalized. Faust is scheduled to appear in court next week.

Lowe's Cuts 600 Corporate Jobs

Lowe's Home Improvement laid off about 600 corporate employees on Friday, with the Mooresville-based company saying the cuts, including support staff, affected less than 1% of its total workforce.

The retailer, which operates more than 1,700 stores nationwide, said it is helping impacted employees with financial assistance, continued benefits, and career transition resources.

Lowe's has recently embarked on an aggressive acquisition strategy to bolster its professional customer segment. In October, the firm acquired Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 billion, following a $1.3 billion deal for Artisan Design Group in June.

Confirmed Measles Cases on the Rise

North Carolina's confirmed measles cases rose from 18 to 21 on Friday after health officials reported a new case in Johnston County, the county's first since 2018.

State data show 18 of the 21 infections are in children, particularly those who were unvaccinated or had not yet received both recommended doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella, or MMR, vaccine.

Measles symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after infection, according to the CDC. Initial symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes.

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➤Harnett County: A Toyota passenger car crossed the center line and collided with a pickup truck on N.C. Highway 87 near Sanford on Saturday, killing three people and leaving another in critical condition. (More)

➤Charlotte: All four lanes reopened on I-85 South near Sam Wilson Road in west Charlotte after a collision closed the highway. No injuries were reported,. (More)

➤Randolph County: Pastor Jonathan Burris asked the North Carolina Supreme Court to reconsider a case involving millions of dollars that critics have labeled a hog farm "slush fund" for the state attorney general. (More)

➤Buncombe County: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement asked county law enforcement not to release a man charged with three counts of statutory rape, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (More)

➤Siler City: A Chatham County Schools teacher was placed on mandatory leave without pay after authorities charged the educator with allegedly downloading illegal images of children online. (More)

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➤ Charlotte Hornets owner Rick Schnall hit a go-ahead jump shot in the fourth quarter to help Team Giannis secure a 68-65 win in the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game on Friday night. (Watch Video)

➤ Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis made his Olympic debut for Canada in a 5-1 win over Switzerland, logging 9:19 of ice time after not being on the roster a week earlier. (More)

➤ No. 4 Duke improved to 23-2 with a 67-54 win over No. 20 Clemson, as three players scored in double figures and the Blue Devils led by as many as 22 points. (More)

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➤ The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued a permit for a summer beach nourishment project in Buxton and repairs to a groin at the former Cape Hatteras Lighthouse site. (More)

➤ Watch Love Grow delivered 2,000 Valentine's Day bouquets and gift bags to widows and widowers, expanding a Charlotte-area outreach that began in 2021 with 125 recipients. (More)

➤ The North Carolina Arboretum's record-breaking troll exhibit is closing on Tuesday after boosting visitation 800% in two months and forcing officials to shut gates at least 10 times as parking filled. (More)

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