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Daniel Thomas, a 17-year-old from Texas, has been honored with the Gloria Barron Prize for his exceptional environmental work. Since age 11, hes organized numerous park cleanups, removing 45,000 pounds of trash and designing a mobile app to track litter. His passion for conservation also led to publishing childrens books, inspiring positive change in his community and beyond.

The Texas Education Agency is initiating a process to select a new board of managers for the Fort Worth Independent School District, following five years of failing grades at one of its campuses. This weekend, nearly 300 applicants will attend a workshop to understand their responsibilities. The TEA is also conducting a nationwide search for a new superintendent, with the current one reapplying. A conservator has been appointed to oversee improvement efforts, aiming to enhance student outcomes across the district.

The Dallas Cowboys, after a three-game winning streak, suffered a 44-30 loss against the Detroit Lions, dropping their season record to 6-6-1. Their playoff chances are currently at 9%, but winning their remaining games could boost it to 47%. Despite the setback, quarterback Dak Prescott expressed anger and determination in the locker room, aiming to use this loss as motivation for the final stretch.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to expand from thirty-two to forty-eight teams, introducing a new format with twelve groups and a Round of Thirty-Two. This change aims to increase global representation but raises concerns about player welfare and potential dilution of play quality. Despite these concerns, the expanded field promises more opportunities for nations and potential Cinderella stories.

Authorities in Texas Hill Country release distressing 911 calls from July fourth flash floods, which claimed over 130 lives, including many young campers. Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall praises dispatchers perseverance amid high call volumes. Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers and staff died, faces lawsuits for alleged negligence. The community is encouraged to prioritize emotional well-being as they recover from this tragedy.

A woman was arrested and charged with felony criminal mischief after allegedly damaging a fire hose during a house fire in Dallas. The incident occurred on Prosperity Avenue, with multiple fire units on the scene. The woman, identified as Murphy, also faces drug possession charges. The damage to the fire hose could have hindered firefighters efforts to control the blaze, putting both firefighters and the community at risk. Murphy was booked into the Dallas County jail, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Google unveils Gemini One Point Five Pro, a groundbreaking AI model with a one million token context window. This upgrade enables complex tasks like summarizing novels and analyzing videos, marking a significant leap towards human-like comprehension. The new model, available through AI Studio and Vertex AI, will revolutionize industries with its ability to process vast amounts of information simultaneously.

The U.S. Mens National Soccer Team has learned their group stage opponents for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held on American soil. They will face Bolivia, Ivory Coast, and Iceland in Group D, with all matches taking place on the West Coast. The team avoided the top-ranked teams and will play their first match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on June twelfth.