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Monday, February 16, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1949, the remains of Private Felix Longoria of Three Rivers were buried in Arlington National Cemetery after the funeral director in his hometown refused to hold a service for a "Mexican." Longoria died during a volunteer mission in the Philippines toward the end of World War II.

The Houston Texans are getting a new training complex in northwest Harris County, and local taxpayers will foot as much as $150 million for "Toro District." How do you feel about public-private partnerships? Hit reply to let us know.

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Dallas ISD Board Approves $6.2B Bond Proposal

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $6.2 billion bond proposal for the May 2 election. It's the largest school bond package in Texas history, surpassing Houston ISD's $4.4 billion proposal that local voters defeated in 2024.

The four-part proposal would provide funding for 26 new campuses to replace existing schools, add about 400 classrooms to eliminate portable units, provide handheld student devices, and renovate the district's swimming pools. If each component is approved, the average homeowner would pay an additional $33.48 a year.

Voters approved a $3.7 billion bond package for Dallas ISD in 2020, and officials suggested that upgraded learning environments have contributed to improved student performance. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the district's enrollment has fallen by about 14,000 students.

"We're asking people to sacrifice a cup of coffee once a month," said board member Lance Currie.

CBP Supervisor Charged with Harboring Illegal Immigrant

Andres Wilkinson, a 52-year-old U.S. Customs and Border Protection supervisor from Laredo, has been charged with harboring an illegal immigrant in his home for more than a year.

Authorities allege Wilkinson was in a romantic relationship with Elva Edith Garcia-Vallejo, who is reportedly his brother's daughter. Garcia-Vallejo and her daughter moved in with Wilkinson in August 2024 after she overstayed her visa.

Federal investigators surveilled Wilkinson's home from June to November last year. They observed Garcia-Vallejo driving vehicles registered to Wilkinson, and he also allegedly transported her through Border Patrol checkpoints.

Wilkinson was placed on administrative leave and released on a $75,000 bond last Thursday. He faces 10 years in prison and $250,000 in fines if he's convicted.

Houston Texans Getting New Training Facility

The Houston Texans are entering into a public-private partnership with Harris County and Howard Hughes Communities to develop an 83-acre sports and entertainment district in Bridgeland that will include a new team headquarters and training complex.

The county is expected to contribute up to $150 million in infrastructure improvements to the project, dubbed Toro District. The headquarters and proposed 325,000-square-foot training facility will occupy 22 acres, with the remaining area comprising a mix of retail, restaurants, hotels, and commercial space.

The development is expected to create 17,000 jobs and generate $34 billion in economic growth over 30 years. The Texans plan to break ground on their facility later this year.

"We're going to be able to create probably the best sports and entertainment district in terms of places to live, work, play, shop, dine, and experience that's ever been built," said Howard Hughes CEO David O'Reilly.

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Tungsten Price Up 200%: Invest in America's Largest Mine Before Operations Begin

Tungsten prices surged 200% last year after China halted exports. That's because China currently controls 84% of the global tungsten supply, and it's one of the most important metals on earth.

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➤ The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the state's 2021 ban on paid ballot harvesting, reversing a lower court's ruling that it was unconstitutional. (More)

➤ Dallas: Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city on behalf of two residents who contend officials are underfunding the police department in violation of a 2024 voter-approved charter amendment. (See Details)

➤ Wood County: A sheriff's deputy and state trooper were hospitalized after they were shot by a suspect while trying to serve multiple felony warrants. The suspect was killed after an hours-long standoff, and the officers are in critical but stable condition. (More)

➤ Austin: The board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles unanimously approved a new rule that requires proof of legal residence in the U.S. to register a vehicle. During a January hearing, Travis County Tax Assessor Celia Israel said she wouldn't "enforce this rule until it is properly authorized." (See Details)

➤ Dallas: Several law enforcement agencies raided the home of a suspect who operates adult bookstores throughout the Metroplex. Sources indicated the owner is being investigated for prostitution, sex trafficking, and money laundering. (More)

➤ Amarillo: Bishop Patrick J. Zurek resigned as the bishop of the Diocese of Amarillo on Saturday after nearly 20 years in the role. Pope Leo XIV appointed Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the former archbishop of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, as the apostolic administrator until a new bishop is installed. (More)

➤ Fort Worth: A federal grand jury indicted five people last week for their alleged roles in a $220 million cattle fraud scheme that impacted more than 2,200 victims across the country. One of the suspects is not yet in custody. (More)

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➤ No. 16 Texas Tech rallied in overtime Saturday to hand No. 1 Arizona its second loss of the season, 78-75. No. 3 Houston defeated Kansas State 78-64 for their sixth straight win. (See Scores)

➤ Eastwood High School in El Paso won its second straight Class 6A girls state wrestling championship Saturday, totaling 82.5 points at the UIL State Wrestling Tournament at the Berry Center in Harris County. (More)

➤ McKinney native Emily Chan and her partner Spencer Howe are ninth in the Olympic pairs figure skating competition after yesterday's short program. (See Results)

➤ The Astros signed Cavan Biggio, the 30-year-old son of legendary Astros second baseman Craig Biggio, to a minor-league contract. "I'm looking forward to having him here and giving him opportunities to make the club," said manager Joe Espada. (More)

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➤ Comerica Bank is laying off 238 employees at its Frisco office following its merger with Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank. (More)

➤ Public Storage is moving its corporate headquarters from Glendale, California, to Frisco to tap into the "depth of talent and innovation in that market." The $50 billion self-storage chain operates more than 3,500 facilities in 40 states. (More)

➤ New York-based custom rug manufacturer Ernesta is opening a showroom in Dallas, its sixth in the U.S. "Opening our first Texas showroom allows us to connect with a city that has a deeply rooted design community," said chief sales officer Jennifer Parker. (More)

➤ Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warned that rising beef prices threaten Texas barbecue, calling for an "America First" beef policy that includes creating incentives for ranchers to retain breeding stock, expanding grazing access, and mandating country-of-origin labeling. (More)

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➤ Camp Fimfo in New Braunfels was named the nation's best campground by Campspot. Located on the shores of the Guadalupe River, it's home to the state's first and only alpine roller coaster. (See Details)

➤ Allison Hoelscher, a family consumer science teacher at Wall High School, was a contestant in an episode of The Price is Right that aired last month. She won a camera, several sets of headphones, a walking stick, a pair of hiking boots, and a trip to Finland—an estimated $14,000 in prizes. (More)

➤ Travis J. McCullough, 76, caught a 14.35-pound largemouth bass at Fort Phantom Hill Lake earlier this month, breaking the lake record. "When I got the bite, she took off like nothing I'd ever hooked before," he said. (See Photo)

➤ The Texas Rangers announced their 2026 fan giveaways last week. Among the 32 promotional items is a replica of Nolan Ryan's iconic blood-stained jersey from Sept. 8, 1990, when he pitched seven scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals despite being struck in the face by a ball in the second inning. (More)

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