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Sunday, March 29, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1955, legendary running back Earl Campbell was born in Tyler. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1977 as a member of the Texas Longhorns, and he was drafted first overall by the Houston Oilers the following year. During his eight-year NFL career, he led the league in rushing touchdowns twice. Campbell is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Texas conservatives gathered in Grapevine this weekend for CPAC, while Blue Bell is giving Texans something sweet to talk about with a brand new flavor hitting shelves. All that and more in Top Stories and Et Cetera.

In case you missed it, The Flyover Podcast broke down what summer travel could look like this year as conditions shift and oil prices climb. Host Amy Hess shared why experts say one booking strategy could help travelers save money in a volatile season. Tune in here!

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CPAC Focuses on Trump

The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up this weekend in Grapevine, marking the first time in nearly a decade that President Trump skipped the annual gathering of the Republican faithful—though the multi-day event still revolved around him.

The Iran conflict drew the most attention on the conference floor, with most attendees backing Trump's military strikes. Some voices, including former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, urged caution against deeper involvement, while Iranian American supporters packed the hall with chants of "Thank you, Trump."

Attorney General Ken Paxton emerged as the grassroots favorite in his Senate runoff against incumbent John Cornyn, drawing strong applause as keynote speaker at the Reagan Dinner. A high-profile panel on Islam and immigration also generated attention, with speakers arguing that unchecked immigration from Muslim-majority countries poses a threat to Texas values and national security.

Transmission Line Project Raises Alarms

Oncor and LCRA Transmission Services are seeking state approval to build a 765-kilovolt transmission line from Central to West Texas, citing rapid population growth and rising energy demand across more than a dozen counties.

Residents and environmental advocates argue the proposed routes would damage rural land and sensitive waterways like the San Saba River, urging regulators to instead route the line along existing highway corridors.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas will make the final call later this year, with the line potentially operational by 2030. Advocates warn that communities beyond Central Texas should take note, as similar infrastructure decisions may soon be headed their way.

Festival Brings Backroads to Grand Prairie

The 30th annual Texas Country Reporter Fest drew visitors to Grand Prairie on Saturday for a free, day-long celebration of Texas culture featuring more than 100 vendors, artisans, live music, and food trucks.

The festival debuted several new features this year, including a Backroads to Main Street parade led by Grand Marshal Joe Zavala—owner of Zavala's Barbecue and founder of the Zavala Family Foundation, which supports restaurant workers battling cancer.

New additions also included a prairie dog chili dog eating contest, with a $1,000 cash prize, and armadillo races. Live music ran throughout the afternoon, closing out with country singer-songwriter Nikki Lane.

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➤ Statewide: The Texas Supreme Court ended lawsuits from thousands of residents and small businesses seeking damages from power generators over the deadly 2021 winter storm, offering no explanation for its decision. (More)

➤ Also statewide: Texas will require proof of residency to buy hunting and fishing licenses starting Aug. 1 as officials crack down on out-of-state residents falsely claiming Texas residency for lower prices. (More)

➤ Houston: A federal judge ordered Perry's Steakhouse & Grille to pay more than $21 million after ruling the chain illegally pooled tips from 750 servers to pay non-tipped staff, with the company vowing to appeal. (More)

➤ Leander ISD: The district projects a $6.8 million to $13.7 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 school year, down from nearly $19.6 million, as officials outline $10.8 million in spending cuts. (More)

➤ Lubbock: Texas Tech renamed its softball facility Tracy Sellers Field on Friday, honoring former Red Raider Tracy Sellers and her husband, John, for philanthropic contributions supporting the program. (More)

➤ Dallas: Authorities believe they found the body of Eric Molina, a Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant who disappeared during a Medellín layover, as Colombian police report strong leads on suspects in his death. (More)

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➤ Top-seeded Texas women’s basketball blew out Kentucky 76-54 yesterday to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. Later, TCU took on No. 10 seed UVA, also with a chance to advance to the Elite Eight on the line. (See Box Score)

➤ No. 2 Texas baseball rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat No. 8 Oklahoma 4-3 in extra innings on a walk-off single by junior outfielder Ashton Larson. (See Single)

➤ Texas A&M men’s basketball head coach Bucky McMillan has signed an extension that ties him to the team through the 2031-2032 season. (More)

➤ Australian golfer Min Woo Lee sank a chip shot for birdie from his knees Saturday at the Texas Children's Houston Open. (See Birdie)

➤ The Connecticut Sun franchise is being sold to the owners of the Houston Rockets. The deal will bring the WNBA back to Houston for the first time since 2008. (More)

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➤ Blue Bell released a limited-time Brookie À La Mode flavor, blending brown sugar ice cream with brownie chunks and chocolate chip cookie pieces inspired by the popular brownie-cookie mashup dessert. (More)

➤ Taylor launched a "Duck Responsibly" campaign, urging residents to stop feeding ducks in public parks while partnering with a licensed wildlife company to humanely manage invasive Muscovy ducks through egg addling. (More)

➤ Marburger Farm Antique Show completed a multimillion-dollar restoration of historic buildings, transforming the site into a Texas courthouse square ahead of its spring show that draws up to 15,000 visitors twice a year. (More)

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