Good morning, San Antonio. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Summer heat continues for the start of the week. Expect hot and humid conditions to persist, with temperatures steady in the 90s. The heat index may climb into the triple digits. A slightly increased chance of afternoon showers and storms is in the forecast today and Wednesday, driven by the sea breeze off the Gulf.
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Around Texas
1. Boerne resident wins $5 million playing the $400 Million Mega Bucks game
Someone in the San Antonio area just hit it big playing the Texas Lottery’s $400 Million Mega Bucks game.
The Boerne resident, who chose to remain anonymous, won $5 million.
2. First Democrat enters race for U.S. Senate in Texas
Terry Virts, a former astronaut and Air Force colonel, has entered the race for U.S. Senate in Texas as a Democrat.
Virts announced his candidacy on Monday, making him the first Democrat to join the race. In a video posted on X, Virts — who was dressed in an astronaut jumpsuit — said “it’s time for change” and he was “ready for his next mission.”
3. Supreme Court to issue major rulings in the coming days that could impact Texas
In the next few days, the U.S. Supreme Court will issue key rulings with significant impacts across the nation, including Texas.
One decision still on the docket is the Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton case. This decision will decide if Texas’ law requiring age verification for websites with adult content is constitutional.
The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Around The Nation
1. Oil prices flip-flop and U.S. stocks drift as Wall Street waits for Iran’s reaction to U.S. strikes
2. GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns
3. Judge will order Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release before trial, but ICE plans to detain him
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts, left, and team Governor Patrick Dumont, center, watch the team play against the Toronto Raptors in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero, file)
‘Craziest’ reversal of fortune puts Mavs on path to Flagg after all the Doncic drama
The Mavs had a vision to sell off a potential superstar who could someday be the face of the franchise — as Doncic was, and fellow European superstar Dirk Nowitzki before him. Just like that, despair turned to hope for plenty of people, including those under Welts who had spent weeks dealing with the wrath of a spurned fan base.