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Good Morning! On this day in 1903, daredevil Robert B. Vandervoort of Corpus Christi performed his loop-the-loop stunt on a bicycle before King Edward VII in London. Check today’s Et Cetera section to see how East Texas will mark Cinco de Mayo with festivals, food, and live entertainment across the region, with events from Carthage to Tyler featuring music, dancing, vendors, and family-friendly fun.
Abilene ☁️ 79/55° | Amarillo ☁️ 82/46° | Austin ☁️ 76/52° | Brownsville ☁️ 78/61° | Corpus Christi ☁️ 78/60° | DFW ☁️ 84/57° | El Paso ☁️ 84/53° | Houston 🌫️️ 75/53° | Laredo ☁️ 83/58° | Lubbock ☁️ 78/49° | Midland ☁️ 80/52° | San Antonio ☁️ 76/54° | Tyler 🌥️ 80/53° | Waco ☁️ 76/54°
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 Gas Prices Pummel Texas Wallets
Gas prices surged nationwide to $4.39, the highest in four years, while Texas averages climbed to $3.86 as oil topped $100 per barrel, AAA reported Friday.
Dallas-Fort Worth drivers are averaging around $3.99 per gallon, while El Paso has hit $4.20.
Conflict with Iran has pushed global oil prices higher, driving gas prices up across Texas and nationwide, with experts warning costs could keep climbing as Middle East tensions disrupt supply.
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Texas Picks Mayors, Senate SeatTexas voters headed to the polls Saturday to decide mayoral races in four of the state's 100 largest cities and a state Senate special election, with returns coming in overnight and runoffs possible in several contests. Arlington's nonpartisan race drew the most attention. Incumbent Mayor Jim Ross, a 65-year-old attorney, former Marine, and onetime Arlington police officer, faced real estate developer Steve Cavender along with challengers Hunter Crow and Shaun Mallory. Ross is seeking his final allowed term under Arlington's three-term cap. Mayoral races in Lubbock, Irving, and Frisco were also on the ballot, with term-limited incumbents stepping aside in Irving and Frisco. Any runoffs go to June 13. In Senate District 4, Republican Brett Ligon, former Montgomery County district attorney, faced Democrat Ron Angeletti to fill the seat vacated by Brandon Creighton, who resigned last fall to lead the Texas Tech University System. The deep-red district stretches from Houston's northern suburbs to the Louisiana coast—Creighton won it by roughly 70% to 30% in 2022. The winner serves through January, when the same pair meets again in November. See the breakdown. |
World Cup Trophy Makes Houston StopThe FIFA World Cup Trophy stops in Houston today, offering fans a final chance to see it in Texas before the tour moves on. The trophy arrived on Friday as part of its North American tour, with today being the final public display day. It's the last Texas stop before the 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11. Houston will host seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at NRG Stadium, including five group games and two knockout rounds, featuring teams like Germany and Portugal. Fans lined up this weekend for a rare close-up with the iconic gold prize, the same trophy that will be lifted by the tournament's champion. |
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➤ Houston: Homebuyers are flocking to smaller, more affordable Houston-area communities like Huffman, where new construction and lower prices are driving a surge in sales outside traditional hot spots. (More) ➤ Denton: Texas Woman’s University kinesiology students won a NASA-backed design competition with a pneumatic boot that stimulates foot sensors to help prevent muscle loss during long-duration spaceflight. (More) ➤ Southlake: police credited Detective Jamie Hannah with unraveling a $300,000 money laundering scheme, leading to a 2025 arrest after years of financial analysis and coordination with multiple banks. (More) ➤ San Antonio: Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 253 new immigration-related criminal cases last week as enforcement activity continued at an elevated pace. (More) ➤ Fort Worth: The Heartland Flyer will shut down within 90 days after Texas and Oklahoma lawmakers declined funding, ending the 206-mile Amtrak route linking Fort Worth and Oklahoma City after more than two decades. (More) ➤ Garland: Goodwill reopened its expanded 31,000-square-foot store on Thursday, making it Texas’ largest location and boosting inventory with about 10,000 new items added daily. (More)
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➤ The Houston Rockets were eliminated on Friday night, falling 98-78 to the Lakers in Game 6. (More) ➤ San Antonio Spurs will face the Timberwolves in Round 2 starting Monday after dispatching Portland in five games, as Victor Wembanyama leads a matchup against a depleted but advancing Minnesota squad. (More) ➤ The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Texas Motor Speedway for the Würth 400, where Toyota looks to extend its 1.5-mile dominance and Carson Hocevar builds on his first career win. (More) ➤ Teagan Kavan struck out 10 in a complete game Saturday as No. 5 Texas beat No. 7 Arkansas 4-1 on Senior Day at McCombs Field. (More) ➤ Yesterday's Results: NBA | NHL | MLB | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer | Golf | Derby Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Tired of scrubbing your toilet? Splash Foam Cleaner is the fast, hands-free way to keep your toilet fresh and spotless. Clean toilet rings, stains, and more without forceful scrubbing. Just pour, let it foam, and flush. No scrubbing. No mess. It removes stains, eliminates odors, and leaves your bathroom smelling clean. (LEARN MORE) |
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➤ Mayfest returns to Fort Worth for its 54th year along the Trinity River this weekend, featuring live music, food, and family events while proceeds support local parks and trails. (More) ➤ Cinco de Mayo celebrations sweep East Texas this week as Tyler, Lufkin, Longview, and Carthage host music, food, and cultural festivities. (More) ➤ Bob Hall Pier on North Padre Island near Corpus Christi has reopened, offering free entry through May 24 as the rebuilt 1,240-foot structure restores a historic fishing destination. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Blast away plaque, tartar, and stubborn stains with the power of DentaBlast. Its ultrasonic cleaning action leaves your teeth looking brighter and feeling smoother in just minutes a day. Gentle yet effective, it’s the easy way to wake up with a more confident smile. (LEARN MORE) |
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How trappers catch feral hogs. |
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Do you fly a flag at your home?
- Yes
- No
Yesterday’s Results: You know someone's actually from Texas when they:
- Say "fixin' to" without irony: 49%
- Know which HEB is the best: 16%
- Wave at every truck: 16%
- Other: 12%
- Recognized at Whataburger: 8%
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