Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1836, Comanche warriors kidnapped Cynthia Ann Parker and four others during an attack on Fort Parker in what is now Limestone County. While the other captives were eventually released, Parker lived with the Comanches for nearly 25 years and became the mother of Quanah Parker, whom the U.S. government appointed as principal chief of the Comanche Nation.

A 20-year-old from Decatur is the best bull rider in the world. Get the details in today's Round Up section. Have you ever been to a Professional Bull Riders competition? Hit reply to let us know.

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Cornyn, Paxton Hit Campaign Trail

Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton hit the campaign trail yesterday—the first day of early voting for the GOP Senate runoff next Tuesday—to rally supporters and appeal to undecided voters. Cornyn attended events in San Antonio and Austin, while Paxton visited Dallas and Tyler.

A new poll from Texas Southern University shows both candidates are in a neck-and-neck race with Democratic state Rep. James Talarico for the general election matchup, with Cornyn leading 45% to 44% and Paxton tied at 45%.

Cornyn has argued he would have the edge over Talarico in November, citing infidelity allegations from Paxton's pending divorce, along with past indictments and impeachment proceedings. Paxton, meanwhile, claims he would be more effective in getting Republican voters to the polls.

Cornyn's campaign has spent $18 million in advertising—more than triple the amount Paxton and his allies have spent. President Trump, who promised an endorsement the day after the March 3 primary, has yet to weigh in on the race.

Three Teenagers Arrested in Austin Shooting Spree

Three teenage suspects tied to a dozen shootings and four vehicle thefts in and around Austin over the weekend are in custody following an hours-long manhunt Sunday. Four people were injured in the shootings, and nearly 200 officers were involved in the search.

Cristian Mondragon, 17, has been identified as one of the suspects. The identities of the other suspects, ages 15 and 16, have not been publicly disclosed.

Mondragon was recently charged with stealing a gun from Central Texas Gun Works, and the 15-year-old suspect allegedly stole a firearm from the store on Saturday. Later that day and the next, gunfire was reported at several locations in South and East Austin.

Mondragon and the 15-year-old suspect were arrested Sunday afternoon in Manor following a police pursuit, and the third suspect was arrested hours later. Police issued shelter-in-place orders for parts of Austin and Manor as they investigated the shootings and searched for the suspects.

Police haven’t disclosed a motive for the violence, which they described as "a mix of random and targeted shootings." Yesterday, Gov. Greg Abbott said the suspects should be kept behind bars: "These kids are serial criminals with a callous disregard for life."

Decatur Native Crowned Bull Riding Champ

Decatur native John Crimber was crowned this year's Professional Bull Riders World Champion on Sunday after two weekends of competition during the 2026 PBR World Finals in Fort Worth.

The 20-year-old came into the event with a 169.5-point lead over Brady Fielder of Australia, and his lead was cut to 135.5 points after failing to score in four rides at Cowtown Coliseum two weekends ago.

Crimber also failed to go the full eight seconds during his first ride at Dickies Arena this past weekend, but he followed that up with four consecutive qualified rides, scoring a session-topping 92.90 points aboard Tigger in the championship round to finish with a 187.83-point lead over Brady.

"This is what I've dreamed of since I was a little kid playing in the living room pretending I was a bull rider," said Crimber. "This world title, it's not just for myself. This is for my dad, too. He's the one who brought me here and made me who I am."

Crimber went 32-for-58 this season and racked up $1,377,907 in winnings, which includes a $1 million bonus for his first-place finish. He's the 13th American cowboy to win the title in PBR's 33-year history.

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➤ Galveston County: Authorities made 110 arrests stemming from approximately 1,500 traffic stops during the annual four-day Jeep Weekend. (More)

➤ Austin: Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center to determine whether the organization broke a state law by failing to inform supporters that donations would be distributed to individuals associated with extremist groups like the Ku Klux Klan. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Texas Education Agency has opened 441 sexual misconduct investigations so far this year—a nearly 50% increase from last year—and 1,465 investigations pertaining to inappropriate relationships—more than double last year's total. (See Details)

➤ Canyon: Roger Wilson is one of at least 10 Panhandle residents who lost their homes in wildfires over the weekend. (More)

➤ Port Isabel: The occupancy rate of the city's public housing has fallen from 91% in January to 43% this month. In February, the Port Isabel Housing Authority sent residents a letter asking every household member to prove legal status within 30 days or face eviction. (More)

➤ Statewide: Some Texas summer camps have closed or scaled back operations due to challenges in meeting new licensing requirements imposed in the aftermath of last July's deadly flash floods. (More)

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➤ Texas A&M women's tennis beat top-seeded Auburn 4-1 on Sunday to win their second national championship in three years. Junior Lucciana Perez finished the season 28-0 in singles, the first undefeated campaign in program history. (More)

➤ Texas Tech announced Monday that quarterback Brendan Sorsby would be ineligible to play this upcoming season due to his history of gambling on sports contests, citing an agreement with the NCAA. Sorsby has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA to regain his eligibility. (More)

➤ Three high school baseball teams were knocked out of the UIL playoffs for using ineligible players this season, including Grapevine, the two-time defending 5A state champions. (More)

➤ Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is pushing for the NFL to mandate natural grass, sharing an NFLPA survey showing 92% of players prefer it over turf. AT&T Stadium is temporarily installing grass for the World Cup this summer, but Jerry Jones has already said the Cowboys will switch back to turf afterward. (More)

➤ Texas A&M clinched the Lone Star Showdown trophy over Texas, the Aggies' first time winning the all-sports rivalry title since the Longhorns joined the SEC. (More)

➤ Sam Houston State football player Will Davis died this weekend at the age of 22. He joined the Bearkats this spring after previous stops at Virginia Union and West Virginia. (More)

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➤ The 27,000-square-foot Crespi Estate in Dallas, listed for $64 million by Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty, is the state's most expensive home for sale. The 1938 mansion has 10 bedrooms, 12.5 baths, a ballroom, two wine cellars, a conservatory, and a library. (See Photos)

➤ Mama Cat, a campus feline beloved by the Rice University community, was briefly taken by an out-of-town guest who didn't realize she was already home. (See Photos)

➤ Several Air Force Special Warfare candidates participated in Corpus Christi's annual Beach to Bay relay marathon on Saturday in preparation for special operations basic training. (Watch Video)

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