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BY: @MattMackowiak
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THURSDAY || 6/12/2025
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TOP NEWS
“Gov. Greg Abbott sends Texas National Guard to sites of planned immigration protests,” Texas Tribune's Jessica Shuran Yu and Ayden Runnels – “Gov. Greg Abbott announced late Tuesday that he would deploy Texas National Guard troops across the state in anticipation of protests against federal deportation raids.
In a social media post, Abbott said the troop deployments were intended to “ensure peace & order.”
“Peaceful protest is legal. Harming a person or property is illegal & will lead to arrest,” the governor said. He did not specify where the National Guard would be sent.
The news comes amid demonstrations against immigration raids that started in Los Angeles last week and have spread across the country, including to Texas. On Monday evening, hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Austin for a march that ended in the arrest of thirteen people and police firing tear gas into a portion of the crowd that refused to leave.
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to protests there, doing so without permission from Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who appointed the state guard’s adjutant general. Newsom responded by accusing Trump of choosing “theatrics over public safety” and blaming him for escalating the “chaos and violence” that unfolded.
California officials on Monday sued the Trump administration in a bid to halt the deployment, calling it an “unprecedented usurpation of state authority and resources.”
Andrew Mahaleris, an Abbott spokesperson, confirmed Wednesday that Texas National Guard soldiers “are on standby in areas where mass demonstrations are planned in case they are needed.”
“Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of our nation, but Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we have seen in Los Angeles,” Mahaleris said in a statement. “Anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property will be swiftly held accountable to the full extent of the law.”
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus confirmed that Abbott has sent National Guard members to the city, but there are no additional details yet.
There are “No Kings” protests planned for Saturday in over two dozen Texas cities, including Houston, Austin, Lubbock and Longview. The title of the events — organized by the progressive group Indivisible — is meant to signal opposition to what the organizers see as Trump’s authoritarian actions." Texas Tribune
TOP NEWS
“FBI: Sex abuse investigation rescues 109 kids, arrests 244 offenders in Texas” SAEN ($)
#TXLEGE
“Greg Abbott says he still hasn't decided if he will veto THC ban” Hou Chron ($)
“Will Abbott sign THC ban? He ponders as $8 billion industry waits” DMN ($)
“With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in psychedelics research” Texas Tribune
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“Longtime friend of District 2 councilman is lone finalist to take his place this summer” SAEN ($)
2026
“Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker plans to run for Lina Hidalgo's Harris County judge seat” Hou Chron ($)
TEXANS IN DC
“Texas Republicans on Capitol Hill say they don’t know much about redistricting push” DMN ($)
BUSINESS NEWS
“Struggling Houston solar company Sunnova Energy files for bankruptcy after mass layoffs” Hou Chron ($)
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
> DMN: "Fort Hood again: Army restores the names of 7 bases that lost Confederate-linked name" DMN
> TX TRIB: "Texas parents and teachers worry bills to root out liberal sway from public schools pave the way for conservative bias" TX TRIB
> TX TRIB: "Trans Texans brace for life under strict sex definition law" TX TRIB
> AAS: "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation to fund clinical trials for ibogaine, see photos" AAS
> THE TEXAN: "College Athlete NIL Agreements Updated in New Texas Law" THE TEXAN
> KXAN: "‘No Kings’ protest organizer calls Texas National Guard deployment an overreaction by Governor" KXAN
> SA REPORT: "Have questions about school vouchers? San Antonio Charter Moms wants to answer them." SA REPORT
> THE TEXAN: "15 States, D.C. Sue to Block Return of Seized Forced Reset Triggers" THE TEXAN
> KXAN: "Abbott calls to deploy Texas National Guard to locations across the state" KXAN
> KXAN: "Texas National Guard on standby for ‘Day of Defiance’ protests in Austin, San Antonio" KXAN
> KXAN: "Gov. Abbott readying National Guard for protests, not the first time" KXAN
> THE TEXAN: "Texas National Guard Placed in 'Strategic Locations' Ahead of Anti-ICE Protests" THE TEXAN
> DMN: "After narrow key votes, Southern Baptists leave Dallas with bylaws unchanged" DMN
> SAEN: "New poll finds Republican primary voters are split on THC ban as Abbott weighs veto" SAEN
> THE TEXAN: "'Best Session I've Ever Had': Abbott Recaps 89th Legislature, Hints at Property Tax Crusade" THE TEXAN
> KXAN: "Abbott signs bill to protect law enforcement from ‘being targeted by rogue prosecutors’" KXAN
> AAS: "'Peace & order': Greg Abbott deploys National Guard to Texas cities for anti-ICE protests" AAS
> SAEN: "'Repugnant': Fort Cavazos to become Fort Hood again by order of Trump" SAEN
> SAEN: "SAPD Chief on preparations for protests: 'We're planning for the worst'" SAEN
> SA REPORT: "San Antonio lays plans to support ‘peaceful’ ICE protests, while Abbott readies National Guard" SA REPORT
> KXAN: "Mayor: TX National Guard on standby to assist DPS during protests in Austin" KXAN
> SAEN: "Bexar County judge Ron Rangel considers campaign run for district attorney" SAEN
> TPR: "San Antonio leaders, protesters respond to Abbott’s deployment of National Guard troops" TPR
> AAS: "National Guard on standby for anti-Trump protest in Austin Saturday. What to expect:" AAS
> AAS: "244 arrested, 109 kids rescued in Texas' Operation Soteria Shield child exploitation sting" AAS
> THE TEXAN: "Texas Man Accused of Murdering Unborn Child, Tampering with Evidence" THE TEXAN
> MRT: "Rodney Reed fights for DNA testing as Texas blocks evidence review" MRT
> AAS: "Nonprofit fights back after Texas ends in-state tuition for undocumented students" AAS
> SAEN: "UTSA, Hallmark discuss future amid clerical error in contract amendment" SAEN
EXTRA POINTS
Last night's Texas sports scores:
> MLB: Minnesota 6, Texas 2
> MLB: Houston 10, Chicago (WS) 2
> WNBA: Phoenix 93, Dallas 80
Tonight's Texas sports schedule:
> 12:10pm: MLB: Texas at Minnesota
> 7:10pm: MLB: Chicago (WS) at Houston
Tomorrow's Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Chicago (WS) at Texas
> 7:10pm: MLB: Minnesota at Houston
> 9pm: WNBA: Dallas at Las Vegas
HOUSTON ASTROS: “Walker homers and drives in 4 as Astros rout White Sox 10-2" AP
TEXAS RANGERS: "Buxton’s 479-foot homer powers Twins to 6-2 win over Rangers" AP
DALLAS COWBOYS: "Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs sets record straight on rehab work, reveals lofty comeback goal" DMN ($)
TEXAS FOOTBALL: "Texas football schedule 2025: Time slots, TV info for Horns' SEC games announced Wednesday" AAS ($)
HOUSTON ROCKETS: "Houston Rockets trade prospects: What we are hearing" Hou Chron ($)
DALLAS WINGS: "Mercury beat the Wings 93-80 to spoil Paige Bueckers’ 35-point performance" AP
ATLETICO DALLAS / FC DALLAS: "New USL soccer team headed to Dallas as city ends partnership with FC Dallas" DMN ($)
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