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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