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Happy Friday and longest day of the year! Summer officially begins later today — and it’s no suprise we’re continuing the warmth we’ve had all week long. Expect highs in the 90s again today with heat index values in the triple digits. There will be a small chance of showers and storms over the next few days, especially closer to the coast. Otherwise enjoy the sunshine and heat today and on this first full weekend of summer!
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Around Texas
1. Dallas Stars re-sign Matt Duchene to a 4-year, $18 million contract
The Dallas Stars have re-signed forward Matt Duchene to a four-year contract worth $18 million.
General Manager Jim Nill announced the deal Thursday. Duchene will count $4.5 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 season.
2. Travis County judge blocks AG Ken Paxton’s rule to access ‘rogue DA’ criminal files
A Travis County judge temporarily blocked a ruling from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to force some district attorneys to turn over case records.
A new rule mandates that prosecutors in counties of 400,000 or more people send active and closed case files to an oversight committee controlled by the Attorney General’s Office on a regular basis.
3. Texas summer reading programs help promote literacy
School is out, and kids across Texas are enjoying summer vacation. But for some students, there is still a bit of work.
Summer reading programs, like Hutto Independent School District’s Reading Ready Bus Tour, can help school district’s improve literacy rates and test scores.
Yellow school bus with banner on its side reading “Reading Ready Bus Tour.” (Spectrum News 1/Andres Rendon)
Around The Nation
1. Trump says he’ll make decision about whether to strike Iran within next 2 weeks
2. ICE raids and their uncertainty scare off workers and baffle businesses
3. Trump signs order delaying TikTok ban once again
Deep in the Heart of Texas
A cat at Second Chance Animal Services. (Spectrum News 1/Devin Bates)
‘Take Meowt to the Ballgame’ event brings out some purrfect felines
The cats were definitely out of their bags on Thursday night in the Alamo City.
The San Antonio Missions hosted a “Take Meowt to the Ballgame” event, which invited people to bring their cats along with them to enjoy America’s favorite pastime.