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El Bolillo Bakery Opens New Location in Houston’s Galleria Area

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El Bolillo Bakery Opens New Location in Houston’s Galleria Area

Houston, Texas, June 24, 2024—El Bolillo Bakery, renowned for its authentic Latin baked goods, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in the vibrant Galleria Area of Houston. The 9,500 square-foot space located at 3507 Fountain View Drive, Houston, Texas 77057, formerly home to the iconic Firehouse Saloon, will allow the Galleria Area community and its surrounding neighborhoods easy access to the 26-year-old bakery. 

“At El Bolillo Bakery, we believe in inclusivity and accessibility, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion with one of our exquisite specialty cakes or simply stopping by for a freshly baked bolillo, there’s something here for everyone. Our mission is to provide a space where all are welcome, regardless of their background or budget. We’re excited to bring the warmth and flavor of El Bolillo Bakery to the heart of the Galleria Area,” said Andrew Miller, Chief Operations Officer of El Bolillo Bakery. “This location represents not only a significant expansion for us but also an opportunity to introduce our unique offerings to a new market in Houston.”

With a prime location just off major highways 59 and 610, the new bakery promises to be a hub for residents of Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City, Stafford, Bellaire, Southwest Houston, and beyond.

Embracing a fresh aesthetic, the space features captivating murals adorned with vibrant butterfly motifs, handcrafted by talented artist Mariel Rascon, an El Bolillo Bakerey employee for over a decade. The décor pays homage to traditional Mexican bakeries while infusing a contemporary flair, creating an inviting atmosphere for all visitors.

The Galleria Area location will offer the same beloved menu as other El Bolillo Bakery outlets, featuring over 100 varieties of bread and pan dulce and an array of specialty cakes and award-winning tres leches crafted by the talented head of the cake department, Victor Monroy, who has been with the company for various grand openings. From buttercream masterpieces to fondant creations, customers can expect unparalleled quality and creativity in every bite.

As El Bolillo Bakery prepares to open its doors in the Galleria Area, the team remains committed to its core values of inclusivity, quality, and community. Whether you’re a longtime patron or a first-time visitor, everyone is invited to experience the magic of El Bolillo Bakery. 

For more information or to schedule interviews, please contact shannon@heirloominteractive.com

Kinky Friedman, Proudly Eccentric Texas Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 79

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Kinky Friedman, Proudly Eccentric Texas Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 79

Richard “Kinky” Friedman — the provocative and flamboyant Texas satirist who mounted a spirited campaign for governor in 2006 — has died. He was 79.

Friedman died at his longtime home at Echo Hill Ranch in Medina, his friends Cleve Hattersley said in an interview and Kent Perkins said on social media. He had Parkinson’s disease, Hattersley said.

Friedman ran for governor against Republican incumbent Rick Perry in 2006. Despite a colorful campaign and heavy media attention, Friedman finished fourth in the race. He also ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for agriculture commissioner in 2010 and in 2014.

Friedman was known for his outsized persona, pithy one-liners and signature look: curly hair poking out from beneath a black cowboy hat, cigar in hand.

“He was a communicator. An unusual, but very pointed and poignant communicator,” Hattersley said. “He could bring you to tears on stage. He could make you roll on the floor in laughter.”

Friedman gained a reputation as a provocateur. In the early 1970s, he formed the satirical country band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys — which penned songs like “They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore” and “Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in the Bed.” Later, he published novels that often featured a fictionalized version of himself, including “Elvis, Jesus and Coca-Cola” and “Armadillos and Old Lace.”

In politics, Friedman staked out unusual positions at the time for someone seeking statewide office in Texas, like legalization of marijuana and casino gambling. He supported same-sex marriage in 2006, long before the Supreme Court legalized it nationally, quipping, “I support gay marriage because I believe they have right to be just as miserable as the rest of us.”

Hattersley said Friedman’s irreverence gave voice to more ideas.

“Right now we’re in kind of a time in society where word usage is being suppressed, and language is being codified almost to the point of hieroglyphics and so much is being left out,” Hattersley said. “Kinky never left anything out.”

2.6 million people died from alcohol in 2019, new WHO report shows

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A new report by the World Health Organization, which looked broadly at global substance use for people 15 years and older, shows over 3 million people died from substance use in 2019 and 400 million people live with substance use disorders, which can have a number of negative health impacts.

“Substance use severely harms individual health, increasing the risk of chronic diseases, mental health conditions and tragically resulting in millions of preventable deaths every year. It places a heavy burden on families and communities, increasing exposure to accidents, injuries and violence,” WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a press releaseTuesday.

According to the report, 2.6 million deaths were due to alcohol use and 206 million people had alcohol dependence. About two-thirds of deaths due to alcohol were among men and the highest number of deaths were in the European and African region, while current consumption was common among teenagers.

“On a global scale, [alcohol] is one of the most widely used drugs. Definitely having a negative impact on health,” Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News chief medical correspondent, said on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday.

Rates of alcohol deaths have declined since 2010, but the number of people who are dying from alcohol consumption “remains unacceptably high,” according to the report. Many of these deaths were attributed to chronic diseases due to alcohol such as heart disease and cancer.

“Alcohol is now considered a class one carcinogen, meaning known to cause cancer, on par with asbestos and tobacco,” Ashton said.

Younger people in particular are being negatively impacted by alcohol use.

The highest percent of alcohol-attributable deaths in 2019 were among young people between the ages of 20 and 39 years old, and about 25% of all 15 to 19-year-olds said they currently drink alcohol. The highest rates of daily consumption in this age group were among teens in the European region and the Americas, where about 46% and 44% said they currently drink alcohol, respectively.

In addition to leading to alcohol use disorder, there are numerous negative health effects from moderate to heavy alcohol consumption, such as liver and heart disease, certain cancers and an increased risk of injuries, according to NIH MedlinePlus.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate alcohol use is consuming two drinks or less in a day for men and one drink or less a day for women. A standard drink is 12 ounces of regular beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits or liquor.

Binge drinking for men is about five or more drinks within a few hours or about four or more drinks within a few hours for women. Heavy alcohol use is defined for men as having more than five drinks on any day or more than 15 drinks per week, and for women, is defined as having more than four drinks on any day or more than eight drinks per week.

“We have to really come to terms with the fact that there is no safe amount of alcohol and particularly for women,” Ashton said. “When you talk about breast cancer, even light alcohol consumption, less than one drink a day, associated causally with a 15% increased risk of breast cancer … that is stark.”

While men tend to drink more alcohol than women, women tend to metabolize alcohol at a slower rate, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This slower absorption makes women more susceptible to the negative effects of alcohol. Alcohol also affects the heart differently in men than in women. The CDC says that women who binge drink are at an increased risk of heart damage at lower levels of alcohol use and over a shorter period of time compared to men.

The report called for urgent action to reduce deaths due to alcohol and substance use through community awareness and engagement, the health care system and national policies.

“To build a healthier, more equitable society, we must urgently commit to bold actions that reduce the negative health and social consequences of alcohol consumption and make treatment for substance use disorders accessible and affordable,” Tedros said this week.

Dr. Jade A Cobern, M.D., MPH, a licensed and practicing physician board-certified in pediatrics and preventive medicine, is a medical fellow of the ABC News Medical Unit.

Dr. Shelly Dionne Taylor, D.M.D., MPH, a periodontology resident at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, is a member of the ABC News Medical Unit.

Lina Hidalgo receives $500 ethics fine after endorsing primary candidate at Harris County presser

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Lina Hidalgo receives $500 ethics fine after endorsing primary candidate at Harris County presser

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo violated state law when she endorsed a candidate challenging District Attorney Kim Ogg during a press conference that used public funds, the Texas Ethics Commission said this week.

Hidalgo endorsed Sean Teare, Ogg’s opponent in the Democratic primary in March, at a November press conference held at the Harris County Administration building. Hidalgo repeatedly criticized Ogg, a fellow Democrat with whom she’s often feuded.

“I’m ready to take her on March 5, and I’m so excited to know that she’s got such a fantastic opponent,” Hidalgo said at the press conference.

Ogg’s office successfully sought a criminal indictment against three of Hidalgo’s former aides, accusing them of steering a county contract to a political consulting firm headed by a Democratic strategist. Their cases have not yet gone to trial.

Hidalgo praised Teare during the press conference, calling him “well respected” and “very experienced.”

Those remarks drew a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission, the state’s campaign finance watchdog. The complaint accused Hidalgo of using county funds and resources to stump for a political candidate in violation of state law.

Teare went on to defeat Ogg and will face Republican Dan Simons in November.

Hidalgo acknowledged she used public resources and agreed to pay a $500 fine, according to a resolution issued Tuesday. Hidalgo said Wednesday that the commission “asked for a $500 penalty after recognizing the situation was a minimal issue.”

“I am confident that everything I did and said was appropriate, but rather than spending many thousands of dollars and precious time, we agreed to a minimal settlement so that I can focus my energy on the needs of Harris County,” Hidalgo wrote on the social media site X.

Hidalgo and Ogg have publicly sparred since Hidalgo first took office in 2019, most prominently in the investigation into Hidalgo’s former staffers. Hidalgo has repeatedly defended the staffers and blasted the probe as politically motivated. The investigation was one factor that motivated the Harris County Democratic Party to formally admonish Ogg.

Ogg has defended her loyalty to Democrats. But earlier this year, she placed the future of the investigation involving Hidalgo’s former aides in the hands of the Texas Attorney General’s Office – led by Ken Paxton, a Republican – in a move intended to keep the case alive after she leaves office. Teare has said he would recuse the district attorney’s office from the case.

Texas Republicans have often worked to undermine various efforts by Harris County officials since Hidalgo took office and the county became more strongly Democratic – targeting the county’s moves to improve ballot access during the 2020 elections and probing its public safety spending.

Paxton’s office sued the county earlier this year to kill its guaranteed income program, a federally funded initiative to give monthly financial assistance to some of the county’s poorest families. The Texas Supreme Court recently signaled it will likely strike down the program.

The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans – and engages with them – about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle takes Texas job day after MCWS loss, adamant vow to ‘never’ leave

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Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle takes Texas job day after MCWS loss, adamant vow to ‘never’ leave

In the aftermath of losing the Men’s College World Series to Tennessee on Monday, Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle was adamant that he would “never” leave the program for another job.

On Tuesday, Schlossnagle agreed to leave Texas A&M to take over the baseball program at Texas. Schlossnagle and the Longhorns confirmed the news Tuesday night, following multiple reports.

In three seasons in College Station, Schlossnagle led the Aggies to three NCAA tournament appearances and two trips to the College World Series. Texas A&M fell one win short of a national title in the best-of-three championship series this week.

Here’s Schlossnagle when asked about the proposition of leaving Texas A&M after losing the winner-take-all Game 3 on Monday:

“I think it’s pretty selfish of you to ask me that question, to be honest with you,” Schlossnagle said. “But I left my family to be the coach at Texas A&M. I took the job at Texas A&M to never take another job again. And that hasn’t changed in my mind. That’s unfair to talk about something like that.

“I understand you’ve gotta ask the question. But I gave up a big part of my life to come take this job, and I’ve poured every ounce of my soul in this job. And I’ve given this job every single ounce I can possibly give it. Write that.”

Schlossnagle apparently has given the last ounce he’s ever going to give to Texas A&M. Less than 24 hours after that statement, he’s headed to Austin.

“Although I know many will be upset with my decision, I chose to make a change to join a longtime friend to continue my career as a college baseball coach,” Schlossnagle said, via a statement released by Texas A&M. “The run to the national championship game was truly a remarkable one this year, and I will savor the memories and true friendships I have made there for a lifetime.”

Schlossnagle leaves for the rival Longhorns as one of the most decorated coaches in college baseball. He takes over a powerhouse Texas program with 38 College World Series appearances, 12 trips to the CWS finals and six national championships.

A two-time National Coach of the Year, Schlossnagle has coached 22 years of NCAA baseball with previous stops at TCU and UNLV. He has led his teams to 19 total NCAA tournament appearances, including seven trips to the College World Series.

He has yet to win a national championship. If he does, it won’t happen with Texas A&M. The Longhorns and Aggies will face off as SEC rivals starting next season.

US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation

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US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation

Boeing is being sanctioned by U.S. investigators for sharing information about a federal investigation of a door plug blowout that left a gaping hole in a Boeing 737 Max 9.

The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that Boeing “blatantly violated” the agency’s investigative regulations as well as a signed agreement by providing non-public investigative information to the media and speculating about possible causes of the Jan. 5 door plug blowout on a Boeing passenger jet in Portland, Oregon.

During the incident, a panel that plugged a space left for an extra emergency door blew off an Alaska Airlines Max 9. Pilots were able to land safely, and there were no injuries.

The NTSB said that on Tuesday during a media briefing, a Boeing executive provided non-public investigative information to the media about the Alaska Airlines incident that the agency had not verified or authorized for release. The NTSB said that Boeing portrayed the NTSB’s investigation as a search to find the individual responsible for the door plug work, but the agency said it’s focused on the probable cause of the accident, not placing blame on any individual or assessing liability.

Boeing did not immediately respond to a request for comment early Thursday. Shares of The Boeing Co., based in Arlington, Virginia, were flat before the opening bell.

The NTSB said that given its recent actions, Boeing won’t have access to investigative information the agency produces about the Alaska Airlines incident, but it will keep its party status to the investigation. 

The NTSB is unable to fine Boeing, as it doesn’t have enforcement authority. While the agency could have stripped away Boeing’s party status, the NTSB may have considered it more important to keep Boeing as a party to the investigation because of its employees’ expertise. 

The NTSB said that it may subpoena any relevant records it requires during the course of the investigation. It also will subpoena Boeing to appear at an investigative hearing in Washington D.C. on Aug. 6 and 7. The agency said that, unlike other parties, Boeing won’t be able to ask questions of other participants.

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The NTSB said that it will coordinate with the Department of Justice’s Fraud Division, giving them information about Boeing’s recent unauthorized investigative information releases related to the 737 Max 9 door plug investigation. 

In May the Justice Department told a federal judge that Boeing had violated a settlementthat allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution after two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft. 

After Max jets crashed in 2018 in Indonesia and 2019 in Ethiopia, killing 346 people, the FAA and other regulators grounded the aircraft worldwide for more than a year and a half.

It is now up to the Justice Department to decide whether to file charges against Boeing. Prosecutors will tell the court no later than July 7 how they plan to proceed, the department said in May. 

Boeing has been under intense scrutiny of late. Earlier this month, CEO David Calhoundefended the company’s safety record during a contentious Senate hearing, while lawmakers accused him of placing profits over safety, failing to protect whistleblowers, and even getting paid too much.

There has been pressure on Calhoun to resign immediately, but he has no plans to do so. Calhoun previously announced that he will step down by the end of 2024.

Alex Morgan to miss Olympics for first time since 2008

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Alex Morgan to miss Olympics for first time since 2008

Legendary USWNT striker Alex Morgan will miss the Olympics for the first time since 2008.

New head coach Emma Hayes, 47, announced the official 18-player roster for the upcoming Summer Olympics on Wednesday, and the two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist was not included.

“Today, I’m disappointed about not having the opportunity to represent our country on the Olympic stage,” Morgan, 34, wrote on X following the roster announcement. “This will always be a tournament that is close to my heart and I take immense pride any time I put on the crest.”

Morgan ranks in the top ten in USWNT history in goals (123), assists (53), and appearances (223). This summer would have marked her fourth Olympic Games.

With only 18 spots available on the Olympic team, compared to 23 for the World Cup, Hayes had tough decisions to make.

“Choosing an 18-player roster plus alternates involved many considerations, but I am excited for the group we have selected and I’m looking forward to building on the work from last camp as we head into the Send-Off matches and then onto France. These are great opportunities for us to continue to show the progress we are making,” Hayes said.

Morgan scored a league-best 15 goals in the 2022 NWSL season with San Diego Wave FC and tallied seven goals in 2023. However, in the eight games she has played this season, the striker has yet to score a goal.

While Morgan’s wealth of international experience makes a compelling case for a spot on the Olympic roster, her age, a recent ankle injury, and this year’s goal drought likely kept her off the roster.

Adrianna Franch, Abby Dahlkemper, Kristie Mewis, and Becky Sauerbrunn — who captained the USWNT at the Tokyo Olympics — were other surprising omissions from the roster.

“I felt that I wanted to go in another direction and selected other players,” Hayes said in a press conference when asked about her decision to leave Morgan off the roster.

The USWNT’s generational shift is evident in this roster, with many young players making their Olympic debut.

The squad’s first-time Olympians include goalkeeper Casey Murphy, defenders Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, and Jenna Nighswonger, midfielders Korbin Albert and Sam Coffey, and forwards Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Jaedyn Shaw.

Washington Spirit’s rookies Hal Hershfelt and Croix Bethune will also experience their first Olympic Games as alternates.

Key veterans Alyssa Naeher, Crystal Dunn, Rose Lavelle, Mallory Swanson, and captain Lindsey Horan will return to the squad.

Eleven players from the 2020 Olympic roster — a team that won bronze after losing to Canada in the semifinals — will not return. That includes former USWNT stars Julie Ertz, Sam Mewis, Carli Lloyd, and Megan Rapinoe, who have all recently retired.

Gotham FC wingback and USWNT stalwart Kelly O’Hara, who is also not on the roster, plans to retire after the 2024 NWSL season.

Tobin Heath and Christen Press, two other USWNT stars, were not in contention to make the 2024 Olympic roster due to injuries.

The 2024 Olympic Games will be Hayes’ first major international tournament as USWNT head coach after being hired in December. She coached her first games with the team in June, recording two wins against South Korea.

Hayes is best known for her 12-year stint as head coach with Chelsea Women, winning the FA Women’s Super League seven times, including five consecutive titles starting in 2019.

The U.S. will open Group B play on July 25 against Zambia (9 p.m. local / 3 p.m. ET) at Stade de Nice in Nice, France.

Supreme court document leak indicates potential Idaho abortion ruling

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Supreme court document leak indicates potential Idaho abortion ruling

Stunning accident: The Supreme Court appears poised to temporarily allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing a document that was inadvertently posted on the court’s website in an astonishing breach of protocol.

What the document said: The unsigned opinion showed that three conservatives – Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett – sided with the court’s three liberals to block the state from enforcing the ban in certain emergency situations.

Looming decisions: The court acknowledged a document was briefly posted but stressed that no opinion is final until announced by the justices. This is one of several cases the court has yet to rule on this term. President Joe Biden has made abortion rights a centerpiece of his reelection push, and the erroneous publication comes a day before the CNN debate.

2024 NBA draft day 1 first round pick highlights

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2024 NBA draft day 1 first round pick highlights

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is in the books, with France’s Zaccharie Risacher going No. 1 to the Atlanta Hawks.

  1. Atlanta Hawks: Zaccharie Risacher, SF
    Risacher’s combination of length and defensive versatility on the wing makes him a player who can come into any situation and contribute right away. He is more than just a catch-and-shoot threat and has shown improvement as a facilitator when his shot isn’t falling.
  2. Washington Wizards: Alex Sarr, F/C
    This was Sarr’s preferred landing spot and he can come in right away and add some relief defensively with how well he protects the rim. Offensively, he has a fluid jumper in the pick-and-pop with the potential to spread past the 3-point line.
  3. Houston Rockets: Reed Sheppard, G
    Sheppard shot over 52% from 3-point range on 3.5 attempts per game and will be more of a combo guard at the NBA level. He’s a little undersized at 6-foot-2 but has a high IQ and a solid floor when it comes to a young, skilled guard coming into the NBA.
  4. San Antonio Spurs: Stephon Castle, G
    Castle was one the best defending guards in college hoops during his one year at UConn and showed a much improved 3-point shot during the pre-draft process. He has upside as an elite two-way player in the NBA and can help anchor the defense alongside Victor Wembanyama.
  5. Detroit Pistons: Ron Holland, SF
    Holland averaged 19.5 points and 6.7 rebounds in the G League this season for the Ignite. Although he can be turnover prone at times, his size at 6-foot-8 and his burst off the dribble and in transition still gives him room for growth in the NBA at just 18 years old. His movement off the ball needs some work and he sometimes clogs the lane with his attempts to get to the rim.
  6. Charlotte Hornets: Tidjane Salaun, F
    Salaun has solid size at the wing position at 6-foot-9 and has really become more than just a catch-and-shoot threat along the perimeter. He’s worked this past season to add muscle to his frame and his physicality in the lane improved while playing for Cholet in the LNB Pro A league.
  7. Portland Trail Blazers: Donovan Clingan, C
    Clingan has all the tools to be a long-term starting center in the NBA and moves well for his size at 7-foot-2. He is more than a rim-running big and can throw a lot of different options in the pick-and-roll, whether that’s slipping, rolling to the basket, pinning his man, or popping out for a jumper.
  8. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Spurs): Rob Dillingham, G
    Dillingham is one of the best guards with the ball in his hands and can get downhill and put pressure on the rim. There’s no doubt that he’ll be electric in Minnesota, but his size at 6-foot-2, 164 pounds, is concerning for a lead guard in the NBA.
  9. Memphis Grizzlies: Zach Edey, C
    Edey can come in right away as a backup center and has the best post-up game out of any center in the draft, averaging 25.2 points and 12.2 rebounds per game last season. His limitations are in the pick-and-roll, where only 8% of his made baskets came in that set, and defensively he doesn’t have the foot speed to guard the switch, forcing him to be more of a drop coverage center.
  10. Utah Jazz: Cody Williams, F
    Williams is one of the best defending wings in this class with how well he can guard positions 1-4 and has great drop coverage on the switch. He needs to get stronger with the ball but is farther along in his development at 19 than his brother, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams, was at his age.
  11. Chicago Bulls: Matas Buzelis, F
    Buzelis shot the ball under 30% from 3-point range during his one season with the Ignite but has great size at 6-foot-9 and the ability to space the floor. He’s comfortable taking players off the dribble and has good footwork and ball skills in dribble hand-offs on the wing.
  12. Oklahoma City Thunder: Nikola Topić, PG
    Topić suffered a partially torn ACL and the Thunder will have to be patient with his recovery. He is one of the best passers in this draft class, averaging 5.5 assists per game in Serbia, and has good size at the point guard position at 6-foot-6.
  13. Sacramento Kings: Devin Carter, G
    Carter shot up draft boards during the pre-draft process with how well he performed during the combine (42-inch max vertical and breaking the combine record for the 3/4-court sprint). He’s a tough-nosed guard who is great at turning defense into offense and is one of the best rebounding guards.
  14. Washington Wizards (via Blazers): Carlton Carrington, G
    Carrington hit a late growth spurt and is now closer to 6-foot-5 as a point guard, making him a late riser in the draft. He still has tremendous upside at 18 years old and can come in right away with his quick-twitch pace and decent shot creation off the pick-and-roll.
  15. Miami Heat: Kel’el Ware, C
    Ware really made a jump in improvement from his freshman year at Oregon to his sophomore season at Indiana, showing more upside as a pick-and-roll big while putting pressure on the rim. His athleticism helps him guard the perimeter off the switch and he’s improved his ball-handling, starting the break off missed shots.
  16. Philadelphia 76ers: Jared McCain, G
    McCain is one of the best shooters in this draft, shooting 41.8% from 3-point range and shot lights out at the combine in front of every NBA executive and scout. Even though he’s undersized at 6-foot-3, 197 pounds, Philadelphia knows exactly what it’s getting from him as a reliable shooter who competes at a high level.
  17. Los Angeles Lakers: Dalton Knecht, G
    Knecht was the best scorer in the SEC, averaging 21.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game at Tennessee. He’s one of the older players in the first round at 23 but can be a plug-and-play guy right away, contributing with his size and three-level scoring.
  18. Orlando Magic: Tristan da Silva, F
    The senior forward shot 40% from 3-point range and has the potential to be that hybrid four in the NBA with his solid inside-out game and how well he gets to his spots out of the pick-and-roll option.
  19. Toronto Raptors: Ja’Kobe Walter, G
    Walter has solid size for a shooting guard at 6-5 and showed more promise off the bounce during his one year at Baylor. His 3-point shot was a little inconsistent over his freshman season, but the spacing in the NBA will allow him better looks for higher-percentage shots.
  20. Cleveland Cavaliers: Jaylon Tyson, SG
    Tyson was one of the best scorers in the Pac-12 and can do a little bit of everything really well. He’s strong with the ball, cuts well and finishes through contact, but his mobility on defense and ability to keep players in front still needs some work.
  21. New Orleans Pelicans: Yves Missi, C
    Missi still has a ton of room for growth after his one year at Baylor, but the glimpses that he showed defending the block and running the floor well in transition scream upside as a rim-running big in the NBA at 7 feet.
  22. Denver Nuggets (via Suns): DaRon Holmes II, F
    Holmes could potentially be a hybrid big with his polished interior scoring and improvement in his shot selection behind the arc, averaging 38.6% from 3-point range.
  23. Milwaukee Bucks: AJ Johnson, SG
    Johnson’s upside as a 6-5 combo guard is very intriguing and he’s a player who has been in the gym working out with Rockets guard Jalen Green since 8th grade. They have similar mannerisms as playmakers, and Johnson is still so raw as a prospect he could end up being one of the best players in this draft two to three years down the road.
  24. Washington Wizards (via Knicks): Kyshawn George, SG
    George hit a late growth spurt two years ago and shot up from 6-3 to 6-8. He still passes like a point guard but is playing more along the perimeter. His 3-point shot is what’s most intriguing, shooting 41% from 3 off the bench during his one year at Miami.
  25. New York Knicks: Pacome Dadiet, SG
    Dadiet is one of the youngest players in the draft, still just 18 years old, and will be a draft-and-stash development project for the Knicks. His size and strength at 6-8 along the perimeter is what first stands out when he plays, and he’s showing more signs as a poised playmaker off the wing, finishing his season in Germany for Ratiopharm Ulm on a high note.
  26. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Wizards): Dillon Jones, PF
    Jones does a lot of little things really well, which is probably why the Thunder traded up to grab him. Jones

Search for missing 12-year-old with autism in Fulshear ends in tragedy

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Search for missing 12-year-old with autism in Fulshear ends in tragedy

The search for a missing 12-year-old with autism in Fulshear has resulted in a tragic ending after police say she accidentally drowned.

According to the Fulshear Police Department, Aisha Adebayo was last seen on a house camera late Wednesday night walking away from her home in the 29800 block of Aaron River Trail in Fort Bend County, just west of Houston.

The search extended into the morning hours, involving law enforcement and community members. Dozens of concerned citizens assisted in the search.

However, as of 5:45 a.m., Fulshear authorities confirmed Aisha’s tragic demise on social media:

“It is with great sadness that we provide an update on the search for Aisha Adebayo. She was found and tragically had accidentally drowned in a nearby lake by her home. Our hearts are heavy with grief for Aisha and her family. We deeply appreciate everyone who helped in the search and shared the information. Please keep Aisha’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”

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