Sunday, June 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1911, gospel singer Silas Roy Crain was born in San Augustine. He was the founder of the innovative Soul Stirrers quartet, which at one point included “King of Soul,” Sam Cooke.

With one blast, Arlington erased a longtime landmark and cleared the way for a $500 million, 500-room luxury resort. See today’s Et Cetera section for the explosive details.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla broke down a Social Security shift that quietly took effect this year, one that could permanently shrink your monthly check if you claim at the wrong time. Retirement experts say knowing your exact number before you file could mean the difference of hundreds of dollars a month for the rest of your life. Listen here.

Today's sponsor, United States Tungsten, is highlighting a rare opportunity to invest in a critical mineral essential to industries from aerospace to electronics as the company works to revive domestic tungsten production at a historic North Carolina site.

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Texas Confirms Second Screwworm Case

The USDA confirmed a second screwworm case in Zavala County on Friday, a one-month-old calf about 5 miles from the first detection, as Canada announced a temporary ban on Texas livestock imports.

Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a disaster declaration, authorizing all state resources to fight the outbreak. Texas leads the nation in cattle, with $17 billion in livestock at stake.

West Texas feedlots are already hurting. Lubbock Feeders, a 70-year-old operation, sits mostly empty after border closures choked its Mexican cattle supply. The new cases mark the first Texas screwworm infestation in 60 years.

Floods Trigger Rescues in Central Texas

Torrential overnight downpours dumped up to 8 inches of rain on Williamson County, pushing the South Fork of the San Gabriel River past moderate flood stage and closing at least 35 low-water crossings across Central Texas.

Texas game wardens rescued or evacuated nine people yesterday morning across multiple counties. In Falls County, four people were trapped in a vehicle near Marlin, which later declared a disaster and asked for state help.

A flood watch remains in effect for North Texas through this afternoon. The storms will give way to summer heat next week, with highs climbing into the upper 90s.

World Cup Teams Set Texas Base Camps

Texas is officially in World Cup mode, with Czechia and Sweden setting up base camps in North Texas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11.

Czechia will train in Mansfield, Sweden in Frisco, and Saudi Arabia has made Austin its hub. Nine matches, including a semifinal, are set for AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Texas got an early taste of drama this weekend when Saudi Arabia’s warm-up against Puerto Rico was halted nearly two hours by lightning, previewing the storm protocols that could shape summer matches.

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North Carolina’s Moment in the $10 Billion Tungsten Boom

The global tungsten market is surging toward $10 billion by 2030, and a historic site in North Carolina is drawing attention as domestic minerals become a national priority.

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Automotive: $3T+ market
Electronics: $500B+ market
Aerospace: $800B+ market

With global prices surging 557%, the demand for a domestic source has reached a boiling point.

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➤ Statewide: The screwworm outbreak is compounding sky-high beef prices for Texas BBQ joints, with border cattle trade disruptions pushing brisket to record costs and threatening the state's iconic BBQ culture. (More)

➤ Padre Island: Residents have installed 17 Little Free Libraries across the community, giving children and families access to books despite the island lacking a public library branch. (More)

➤ Bryan: Brazos County District Clerk Gabriel Garcia was arrested on a cocaine possession charge after investigators said they found less than 5 grams of cocaine during a search of his home. (More)

➤ Allen: Authorities arrested a 56-year-old man and charged him with making threats against President Trump after investigators said he transmitted the threats across state lines. (More)

➤ Cameron County: Officials are exploring a partnership with Brownsville to expand high-speed fiber internet to rural communities after the city secured a $22 million state grant for broadband infrastructure. (More)

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➤ Texas opened the Austin Super Regional with an 11-3 rout of Oregon, powered by five RBIs from Adrian Rodriguez. (Box Score)

➤ The NCAA denied Texas Tech’s appeal to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility amid gambling allegations that include placing bets on Indiana football games during his freshman season with the Hoosiers in 2022. (More)

➤ Keller defeated Lake Travis 2-1 in the Class 6A Division I high school baseball state championship, claiming the program's first state title in head coach Rob Stramp's final game. (More)

➤ Argentina blanked Honduras 2-0 in a World Cup warmup match before more than 90,000 fans at Kyle Field in College Station, with star forward Lionel Messi sidelined by muscle fatigue. (More)

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This Metal Has Already Jumped 557%

Tungsten powers everything from aerospace to EVs. That’s why it’s projected to be a $10 billion industry by 2030, and one company is positioning itself to transform the domestic tungsten supply chain.

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➤ Fort Worth firefighter Todd Brook, who died at 60 after a cancer battle, spent his final days urging people to consider kidney donation to help save his wife’s life. (More)

➤ The historic Sheraton Hotel in Arlington’s Entertainment District was demolished in a controlled implosion Saturday, clearing the way for The Americana, a $500 million, 500-room luxury resort from Loews Hotels. (See Implosion)

➤ Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Teachers of the Year Stephanie Maupin and Britt McDougal will spend the summer driving complimentary Lexus vehicles after Park Place Lexus Grapevine recognized their impact on students. (See Teachers)

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A Round Rock police officer’s bodycam video went viral after he helped return a fawn trapped beneath a fence by driving it back to its mother waiting nearby.