Baylor's Grand Night, Laredo Drug Bust, and Nuptials at Midnight

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Sunday, February 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1960, Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green was born in Houston. Green played for Texas A&M-Kingsville and won two Super Bowls with the Washington Redskins during a 20-year NFL career. He was named NFL Man of the Year in 1996.

It was a record-setting weekend in Texas. Baylor's first baseman crushed three grand slams, and 154 couples said "I do" at a midnight Valentine's Day wedding celebration. Get the details in today's Round Up and Et Cetera sections.

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Gov Abbott Declares State of Emergency

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency resources ahead of severe storms expected to hit parts of the state over the weekend.

A storm system was expected to move through the state, with potential for severe weather from the Big Bend region to the Red River Valley. The system was expected to produce strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, with flash-flooding risk and possible tornadoes.

Resources at the ready include the state Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Railroad Commission.

The storm also comes nearly five years to the day of the storm that nearly collapsed the state's power grid.

HPD Sketch Artist Helps in Guthrie Case

Former Houston Police Department sketch artist Lois Gibson, who worked 5,089 cases over decades, has come out of retirement to help identify a masked individual in Nancy Guthrie's abduction case.

Gibson, who has volunteered her services, used her experience in facial reconstruction from minimal evidence in analyzing the doorbell camera footage from the case. She estimates the perpetrator is between their mid-30's and early 40's.

"I couldn't stop myself, I just couldn't stop myself, I wanted to help, I felt the pain. I've been in the room with [kidnap victims]… so I wanted to help them," she said.

She also holds the Guinness World Record for being the most successful forensic sketch artist.

Baylor Slugger's Historic Night

Baylor first baseman Tyce Armstrong hit three grand slams in Friday's season opener against New Mexico State, becoming the second player in college baseball history to hit three grand slams in a single game.

Armstrong, a redshirt senior from Magnolia, finished with three home runs, two exceeding 400 feet, and drove in 12 runs as Baylor defeated New Mexico State 15-2 in seven innings by run rule.

He is the second college player to hit three grand slams in one game after Louisville's Jim LaFountain did it in 1976. No Major League player has ever accomplished the feat, though thirteen players have hit two in one game.

Check out Armstrong's historic third grand slam here.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Greg Abbott outlined a five-point property tax plan this week to curb local spending, give voters more control over rates, and eliminate school property taxes for homeowners. (More)

➤ Laredo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized more than 500 pounds of cocaine, valued at $6.8 million, from a tractor-trailer hauling flowers. (More)

➤ El Paso: University of Texas at El Paso received a $2 million federal appropriation to expand drone testing operations in Fabens and a flight test range in Tornillo. (More)

➤ East Plano: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is investigating the East Plano Islamic Center for allegedly violating the Fair Housing Act by planning a 402-acre, allegedly Muslim-only community called The Meadow. (More)

➤ Harris County: Authorities issued citations to Spring ISD and contractors building the new Spring High School for illegally discharging construction materials into Spring Creek. (More)

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➤ Houston Rockets second-year guard Reed Sheppard was a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc during Friday night's NBA Rising Stars game. (See 3s)

➤ Hannah Bilka led Team USA women's ice hockey to its fifth straight win Friday, scoring her fourth goal of the tournament in a 6-0 rout of Italy. (More)

➤ The Texas Rangers re-signed pitcher Jordan Montgomery, a key contributor during the club's 2023 World Series championship season. (More)

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➤ Whiskey Riot returns to Dallas on March 14, offering samples of 200 whiskies; general admission costs $90, and a $120 ticket includes early entry and exclusive Balcones pours. (More)

➤ A record 154 couples said "I do" at midnight on Valentine's Day at the Bexar County Courthouse, marking the largest turnout yet for the annual wedding tradition. (More)

➤ Property records show James Van Der Beek purchased a 36-acre ranch in Spicewood for $4.76 million just 33 days before his death. (More)

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