Monday, July 13, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1859, rancher Juan Cortina shot Brownsville city marshal Robert Shears after watching him beat a former employee, igniting the first Cortina War along the Rio Grande.

The Et Cetera section below features the story of a gator wrangler who wrestled a 13-footer out of a Nassau Bay neighborhood creek. That made us curious: Have you ever felt threatened by a wild gator? Hit reply if you've got a story to tell.

Even the best retirement plans can be undermined by avoidable mistakes. Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Fisher Investments, with a free guide covering 13 common retirement investing blunders and how to avoid them.

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Houston Presses for ICE Shooting Answers

More than 100 protesters gathered outside Houston City Hall Saturday to demand an independent investigation into the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop last Tuesday.

DHS says the 52-year-old Mexican national tried to run over an agent while evading arrest, prompting the agent to fire. Araujo's family disputes that account. The agents wore no body cameras, and Salgado Araujo was not the target of the operation.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire, who initially questioned the city's jurisdiction, said Friday the city will pursue its own probe. Police Chief Noe Diaz is scheduled to meet with the FBI's Houston chief this week to seek access to federally held evidence.

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is running a parallel investigation and urged witnesses to submit photos or video: "Things that you may not think are important could be the pivotal piece of information."

World Cup Semifinal in Arlington Tomorrow

France and Spain face off in a FIFA World Cup semifinal on Tuesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with a berth in the July 19 final on the line.

It's the last of nine matches at the venue, rebranded as "Dallas Stadium" for the tournament. That's more World Cup soccer than any other host city. Spain won its round-of-16 match there on July 6, ending Portugal's run.

The match falls on Bastille Day, and North Texas French groups are celebrating. Alliance Française de Dallas and Oui Dallas are hosting watch parties, and the Bishop Arts District holds its annual Bastille walk that evening.

France and Spain have met just once before at a World Cup, a 3-1 France win in 2006. Spain's goalkeeper, Unai Simón, carried a World Cup-record 650-minute scoreless streak into the quarterfinals before Belgium finally scored against him.

Chance of Rain, Flood Risk This Week

A surge of Gulf moisture will drive widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of Texas today and Tuesday, with flash flooding a concern.

The National Weather Service has placed much of Central Texas under a Level 2 of 4 flood risk today, with storms capable of dumping several inches in short bursts. Forecasters urge residents to stay weather-aware through Tuesday night.

San Antonio keeps daily rain chances through midweek, with the heaviest rainfall risk Tuesday and Wednesday. North Texas gets scattered storms and a brief break from the July heat.

Saharan dust riding the system could tint Central Texas downpours a reddish hue, known as "blood rain." Drier, hotter weather returns late in the week.

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➤ Lewisville: Firefighters used a low-angle rope haul to rescue a fisherman who fell along a rocky shoreline Saturday, securing him in a Stokes basket and raising him up a steep, unstable embankment. The man is expected to survive. Crews say the rescue was nearly identical to a recent training scenario. (See Details)

➤ Rowlett: Police arrested 19-year-old Lucas Roper on an evidence-tampering charge, nearly three months after 18-year-old Daniel Erving drowned at Lake Ray Hubbard. Investigators say Roper threw out the victim's clothes and phone and deleted text messages. (See Details)

➤ Terrell: More than 50 firefighters stopped a 162-acre grass fire along FM 987 in Kaufman County Saturday, saving all of the roughly 30 structures threatened by 12-foot flames. Officials say the fire will keep burning inside the control line for days. (See Details)

➤ Dallas: The family of Kealon Gilmore, the 26-year-old killed in the 2022 mass shooting at a southern Dallas trail ride and concert, is expected to receive more than $76 million, along with others who were injured or wounded, after a jury verdict. The suit accused organizers of misrepresenting the event's security. Sixteen others were injured. (More)

➤ Orange: A high-speed pursuit that began in Sulphur, Louisiana, ended Saturday night when the fleeing Mercedes crashed through a guardrail and sank in Adams Bayou. The driver and a passenger were found dead inside the vehicle. Sulphur police had chased the car west on I-10 into Texas. (See Details)

➤ Alamo Heights: One year after the Hill Country floods, community members dedicated Kellyanne Park in memory of 8-year-old Kellyanne Lytal, who died at Camp Mystic. Her parents, Malorie and Wade Lytal, joined the ribbon-cutting. (More)

➤ Austin: The United States Postal Service unveiled its new Barbie Forever stamps Saturday at the Hilton Austin, timed to the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention. The 10-stamp set shows the doll dressed for careers from astronaut to firefighter. (See Stamps)

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➤ The Rangers defeated the Astros 6-5 in the final game before the All-Star break. Texas enters the break at 49-47 and atop the AL West, while Houston is 47-51 and sits third in the division. (More)

➤ The Cowboys restructured starting right tackle Terence Steele's contract this offseason, saving nearly $10 million in salary cap space while keeping the veteran under contract through at least the 2027 season. (More)

➤ Former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said Texas quarterback Arch Manning should "get used" to the scrutiny that comes with being the Longhorns’ starter. (More)

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➤ Bexar County plans to avoid a property tax increase in its 2026-27 budget while other local governments raise rates, leaning on reserve funds its neighbors lack. Leaders must soon decide whether slowed growth is a blip or the new normal. (See Details)

➤ Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is sending cities, counties, transit systems, and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in July sales tax allocations, 5.6% more than a year ago. (See Report)

➤ After 52 years on Houston's northwest side, Don José, the family-run Tex-Mex restaurant, closes today, with owners citing rising food costs and rent. Regulars packed the place all weekend, and the kitchen ran out of food Saturday night. (More)

➤ Texas State professor Kelly Engram, who developed alopecia in her 40s, opened Prairie Fire Hair, a San Marcos boutique offering custom wigs, free workshops, and support groups for women with hair loss. She's sold about 600 wigs worldwide since launching online last year. (See Details)

➤ Nearly $4.4 million in upgrades are coming to H-E-B stores in the Rio Grande Valley and Coastal Bend, per state filings, mostly targeting fuel stations. The biggest project is a $1.45 million overhaul of the fuel station at Weslaco's oldest H-E-B on North Texas Boulevard. (See List)

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➤ Veteran gator wrangler Tim DeRamus hauled a 13-foot-2-inch alligator out of a Nassau Bay neighborhood creek after a four-hour showdown, at one point sitting on the animal to secure its mouth. With mating season underway, Texas Parks and Wildlife advises staying at least 30 feet from gators and never feeding them. (See Photo)

➤ The 41st Parker County Peach Festival drew an estimated 60,000 people to downtown Weatherford Saturday, with more than 200 vendors selling peaches, local crafts, and artisan goods. (More)

➤ Laredo held its first-ever Run Rave on Saturday, combining a community run with music to promote fitness culture in the city, organizers said. (See Video)

➤ Deputies picked up a wandering tortoise Sunday morning, and the Milam County Sheriff's Office is now searching for its owner. (See Tortoise)

➤ Six Flags Fiesta Texas will debut Werewolf Gorge in 2027 for its 35th anniversary, a 4,120-foot ride billed as the world's longest family launch coaster, with four launches and speeds up to 45 mph. (See Details)

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