Monday, June 8, 2026

Karmelo Anthony Trial, Student Falls in Manhole, and the Texas State Aquarium

Monday, June 8, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1948, Texaco Star Theater premiered on NBC-TV, launched by a Texas-born oil company that began as a Beaumont startup after the Spindletop gusher. It became one of the most-watched shows of early television and helped mint Milton Berle as "Mr. Television."

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Defense Opens in Karmelo Anthony Trial

Texas prosecutors rested their case Saturday in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, 19, accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet last year.

After four days of testimony—including autopsy details, teen eyewitnesses, and a medical examiner—the defense began presenting its case Saturday, arguing Anthony acted in self-defense. Anthony faces up to life in prison if convicted.

The defense opened by calling three witnesses—Anthony's track coach, a teammate, and a Memorial student—all of whom reinforced that athletes routinely mingled under other teams' tents, while the coach also highlighted Anthony's 2024 Team Captain Award.

Mayor Advocates for Selling City Hall

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson unveiled a proposal to sell City Hall, arguing that the move would help save the city money for downtown redevelopment and perhaps anchor a bid to keep the Dallas Stars from moving to Plano.

The Mavericks entered into an option agreement for a $50.76 million land deal at the former Valley View site off the LBJ Freeway and Dallas North Tollway in Dallas, while the Stars have said they intend to build a new arena in Plano, along with restaurants, residential units, and retail shops in the Willow Bend Mall area.

The mayor said that the teams' decisions to move out of downtown are not yet final: "The Valley View site that the Mavericks are looking at, it's in Dallas, that's a good thing. ... But as far as the Stars are concerned ... from my understanding, it is a letter of intent. It is not a final deal."

Mayor Johnson argued that selling the beloved building—a target of preservation advocates—could fund a revitalized downtown core, which may convince the sports franchises and others to stay downtown.

Spurs Face Must-Win Game 3 Tonight

The San Antonio Spurs head to Madison Square Garden tonight trailing 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, after Victor Wembanyama's late miscommunication with Stephon Castle handed the Knicks a one-point Game 2 win in San Antonio.

The Knicks are picked to win the series by oddsmakers. A loss tonight would put San Antonio in a 0-3 hole, which no team has ever overcome in the NBA finals.

President Trump is planning to attend tonight's game at the Garden, which would be the first time a sitting president has attended an NBA Finals game. His presence will require fans to adjust to delays and rule changes due to security concerns.

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➤ San Marcos: A Texas State University student is suing the school and construction company Skanska after falling 40 feet down an uncovered manhole shaft on campus, alleging the cover was improperly secured. (More)

➤ Fredericksburg: Two victims of a May 27 house explosion in Gillespie County have been pronounced dead. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation by the county fire marshal, the ATF, and the City of Fredericksburg. (More)

➤ Statewide: Two Texas residents being monitored for hantavirus after sailing aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship last month have completed their monitoring period with no signs of infection, state health officials said. (More)

➤ Statewide: Texas is advancing legislation to expand teaching about and participation in Christianity in public schools, including prayer and Bible reading periods. A statewide reading list that includes biblical passages is under review by the State Board of Education and is expected to advance this month. (More)

➤ Prosper: Mariha Marie Bullock, 20, was arrested Saturday and charged with deadly conduct following a string of targeted early-morning shootings at a local residence this week. Police said additional suspects are being sought. (More)

➤ Round Rock: A man was sentenced to 60 days in jail following multiple vehicle break-ins at a local hotel property. (More)

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➤ University of Texas baseball won the Austin super regional with wins over Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, defeating the Ducks 11-3 in Game 1 and 6-5 in Game 2. The Longhorns are heading back to the College World Series for a record 39th time. It will be the school's first appearance in Omaha since the 2022 CWS. (More)

➤ University of Texas football landed a commitment from North Forney wide receiver Briceson Thrower. The three-star recruit chose the Longhorns over fellow Texas programs Texas A&M and Texas Tech, as well as Ohio State and Illinois. (More)

➤ Katy High School standout shortstop Ella Kate Smith was named the 2025-26 Gatorade Texas Softball Player of the Year after leading the Tigers to the Class 6A Division 2 state championship. Smith, an Oklahoma signee, batted .628 with 21 home runs and also went 13-1 as a pitcher. (More)

➤ The Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame inducted Harold Lewis, Sherwin Cox, Teresa Tinner, and PGA Tour golfer Ryan Palmer on Friday, honoring their contributions to athletics across the region during the organization’s annual ceremony in Amarillo. (More)

➤ The Texas Rangers placed catcher Danny Jansen on the injured list, adding to a growing number of roster moves. (More)

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➤ Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch, a special-needs animal sanctuary in Leander, is cleaning up after weekend floodwaters caused significant damage. Volunteers are helping restore the facility, which sheltered more than 200 animals during the flooding. (More)

➤ Texas Southern University took delivery of a Diamond DA42 twin-engine aircraft on Friday, expanding its Houston-based aviation training program. Texas Southern operates the largest flight training program of its kind at a historically black college. (More)

➤ National teams are arriving at World Cup base camps across Texas as Sweden occupied Toyota Stadium in Frisco and Saudi Arabia set up at the Austin FC facility. (More)

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➤ Uber is piloting a new "lost item return" feature in Texas. Drivers can now bring forgotten items back to riders with a PIN confirmation. The feature launched this week in Texas, California, and several other states. (More)

➤ Erin Robinson, a North Texas native, landed a recurring role as Delilah—James Marsden's daughter—in Season 2 of Apple TV+'s Your Friends & Neighbors. The 19-year-old actress called it the biggest role of her career. (More)

➤ Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up match against Puerto Rico at the Q2 Stadium in Austin on Friday was halted for nearly two hours when storms rolled through. (More)

➤ The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi was named one of the best aquariums in the U.S. by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Gulf Coast attraction—the largest aquarium in Texas—showcases Texas and Caribbean marine wildlife. (More)

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A Festival Shooting, a Dating Trend, and a Career That Took a Sharp Turn

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Today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast with Ayla Brown has a few stories you won’t find in today’s emailed edition, only in the podcast episode, because not everything fits in an inbox.

Here's a sneak peek of what we're diving into in today's Podcast Extra section:

➤ At least 12 people were shot near a popular summer festival in Toledo, Ohio, with no suspects in custody. (Hear More)

➤ Anti-vax dating apps are hosting in-person mixers across the country, and not everyone is happy about it. (Listen Now)

➤ A Pennsylvania cop quit the force to star on Love Island USA, sparking a hometown firestorm. (Podcast Available)

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Festival Shooting, the Memorial Tournament, and a Fish Comeback

Monday, June 8, 2026

On this day in 1884, Ohio attorney Noah Haynes Swayne, the first Republican appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, died in New York City at age 79.

⛳️ Golfers at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village faced an extended Sunday after rain postponed the third round Saturday. See who came out on top over the weekend in today’s Top Stories.

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Toledo Festival Shooting Wounds 12

At least 12 people were wounded, two of them critically, in a shooting Saturday evening at the Old West End Festival in Toledo.

Police say at least two people opened fire on each other near the Delaware and Glenwood intersection just before 6 p.m., with bystanders caught in the crossfire. No fatalities were reported, and the search for suspects continued into Sunday.

Gov. Mike DeWine said he was "deeply concerned" about the shooting. "Summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence," he said.

The Old West End Festival is an annual gathering in one of Toledo's oldest historic neighborhoods, drawing visitors with live music and home tours.

Ohio Nuclear Industry Launches Trade Alliance

Ohio's nuclear energy sector launched the Ohio Nuclear Alliance at a downtown Columbus event last week, during which Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, R-Lima, told attendees he believed "most energy" would be nuclear 100 years from now.

Alliance President Rashay Khripunova said the industry needed a "coordinating, unified voice" as Ohio navigates a wave of new nuclear energy investments.

Earlier this year, Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—announced a nuclear power agreement for its Prometheus AI data center under construction in New Albany. Last fall, Centrus Energy, a nuclear fuel supplier, announced plans for a multibillion-dollar expansion of its uranium enrichment plant in Pike County.

More information about the Ohio Nuclear Alliance is available on its website.

Storms Force Marathon Sunday at Muirfield Village

J.T. Poston won the Memorial Tournament on Sunday, defeating Ryan Gerard on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff at Muirfield Village Golf Club following a grueling day that began with the completion of a storm-suspended third round.

Storms that swept through central Ohio forced a suspension of play Saturday, and Poston entered Sunday's final round holding a four-shot advantage. Poston relinquished his lead at the 17th hole before sinking a birdie putt at No. 18 to force the playoff against Gerard.

Poston secured the title on the second extra hole after Gerard missed a 6-foot par putt, capping a 33-hole day for both players.

Highlights from the final round and playoff are available here.

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➤ Columbus: The Ohio State University’s Board of Trustees approved a 3% tuition hike for incoming Ohio resident students, bringing the 2026-27 rate to $14,050. Students already enrolled under the Tuition Guarantee will see no change. (More)

➤ Also Columbus: A man convicted of plotting a violent attack at The Ohio State University moved to within two blocks of campus following his release from custody, drawing concern from the U.S. Attorney's office. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Crews will close lanes on Interstate 75 and several on-ramps this week as the Linn Street bridge replacement project continues. Work begins at 10 p.m. tonight. (More)

➤ Bexley: The St. Catharine FunFest was shut down early Friday after multiple fights broke out among teenagers, prompting organizers to cancel the remainder of the event. Teens also reportedly robbed a nearby CVS and vandalized a Giant Eagle. (More)

➤ Norwood: Skyline Chili will donate 20% of its Norwood location's sales from June 8-15 to support the two children of an employee who was fatally stabbed at the restaurant last week. (More)

➤ Hilliard: The local postal workers’ union is raising concerns about suspected mold at the Hilliard Post Office, with union leaders saying months of complaints have gone unresolved. (More)

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➤ Golfers and fans wore yellow ribbons at Muirfield Village on the final day of the Memorial Tournament as part of the Play Yellow campaign, which raises money for Nationwide Children's Hospital. (More)

➤ The 2029 third-round pick the Cleveland Browns received in the Myles Garrett trade with the Los Angeles Rams could escalate to a first-round selection if the Rams trade Garrett to another AFC North team. (More)

➤ Glenville High School won a record 19th OHSAA state track and field championship Saturday at Ohio State's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, edging Woodridge by three points to take the Division III title. (More)

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➤ A grand jury has reindicted former FirstEnergy executives on 22 criminal counts after their previous prosecutions ended in a mistrial earlier this year. (More)

➤ Killer Brownie, an Ohio-based dessert brand, plans to move into a 140,000-square-foot headquarters in Springboro, adding 82 jobs and generating $6 million in new payroll. (More)

➤ Giant Eagle plans to shutter its Lancaster store at 1394 Ety Shops Way this summer, though no closing date has been announced. (More)

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➤ Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 rolled through Ohio for the first time over the weekend on its coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. (Watch Video)

➤ Ohio wildlife officials are working to restore the sauger population in Lake Erie, where the fish nearly vanished more than 60 years ago. As part of that effort, 130,000 sauger fingerlings were recently stocked in the Sandusky and Maumee rivers. (More)

➤ Nine Ohio colleges and universities have earned the Collegiate Purple Star designation for their support of students with military backgrounds. (More)

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