The Texan Podcast - Daily Rundown - June 9, 2026

Starting point is 00:00:04 Howdy folks, today is Tuesday, June 9th, and you're listening to The Texans Daily Rundown. I'm the Texan senior editor Rob Lauchess, and here is the rundown of today's news in Texas politics. First up, one year after Friscoe High School student, Carmelo Anthony was indicted on murder charges over the fatal stabbing of another student, his trial concluded with the jury's verdict that Anthony is guilty of murder. Closing arguments for the case took place on the morning of Tuesday, June 9th. The Collin County jury began deliberation at 11 a.m. between charges of murder and manslaughter, with the verdict being handed down around 2.30 p.m. Last year, Anthony was indicted for first-degree murder following the killing of Austin Metcalf,

Starting point is 00:00:49 a junior at Memorial High School in Frisco. Anthony, then attending Centennial High School, also in Frisco, reportedly stabbed Metcalf at a track meet following a confrontation, but told officers that he was protecting himself. Anthony, a 17-year-old at the time of the stabbing, is considered an adult by the Texas criminal justice system. Murder is punishable in Texas by five to 99 years or life in prison. State Representative Jared Patterson, who represents Western Friscoe in Texas House District 106, posted on X about the verdict, quote,

Starting point is 00:01:24 Today's outcome of a murder conviction is justice served. I commend the prosecutors, witnesses, and jurors, each of whom participated in serving their community and rendering justice for Austin. In other news, the Tarrant County Commissioner's Court voted three to two to deny a resolution commending the work of an LGBT health organization during June, recognized by some as LGBT Pride Month. The meeting on Tuesday, June 9th, attracted at least two dozen speakers, most of whom expressed their opinions about a resolution by Commissioner Elisa Simmons applauding the work of the Help Center for LGBTQ Health. Most of the speakers, supported the resolution, praising the work of the center, while some attacked the conservative

Starting point is 00:02:08 Christian beliefs of members on the commissioner's court. A few opposed the resolution, citing concerns about specific provisions in it that went beyond praising the health services of the Help Center. Those provisions stated that, quote, The Help Center serves as a cultural home for the LGBT-plus community and has remained an active and engaged community partner. County Judge Tim O'Hare noted some of the events promoted by the Help Center, including a concert in February 2025 that provided funds for families, quote, seeking out-of-state health care for trans and gender expansive youth. Last but not least, a high-speed rail line between Fort Worth and Houston could generate

Starting point is 00:02:51 $1.2 billion in visitor spending once it and its attendant commercial development are built out, according to a new study presented to Fort Worth and Arlington. The cities commissioned an economic impact study last year to learn of the possible benefits for them if a proposed high-speed rail route between Dallas and Houston, known as the Texas Central Railway, was extended through Arlington and into Fort Worth. The consultant company that conducted the study predicts property tax revenue of $1.2 billion between 2036 and 2050, and sales tax revenue of $4.5 million annually generated by the initial impact area of downtown Fort Worth, where, the station would be located. At full buildout at a predicted 15 million square feet, the study

Starting point is 00:03:39 predicts $168 million in annual property tax revenue and $53 million in annual hotel tax revenue. The overall impact for Fort Worth, according to the study, would be $1.2 billion in annual resident and visitor spending, with overall property tax revenue generation of $475 million. Thanks for listening. To support the tech please be sure to visit the texan.news to get full access to all of our articles, newsletters, and podcasts.

The Texan Podcast - Daily Rundown - June 9, 2026

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