Grapevine

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel to space at age 82 on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket in 2021, died at 87 in Grapevine, Texas. She was part of the 1960s Mercury 13 program but was never allowed to become an astronaut. Funk also held roles as the first female FAA inspector and NTSB air safety investigator.

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87 and was with Grapevine City Councilwoman Duff O’Dell at her assisted living center in Grapevine, Texas.

Wally Funk, a North Texas resident and one of the first female astronauts, has died at 87. She was recognized as the oldest woman in space.

Winston Love, 28, was sentenced to 45 years in prison under Texas' new Organized Retail Theft law for stealing over 200 Lego sets and other items from multiple Target stores. The conviction marks the first jury trial under the law, which treats retail theft between $2,500 and $30,000 as a third-degree felony.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is seeking new limits on data centers. He spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, Texas.

Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy in the runoff election for Texas Attorney General. The race was a key contest in Texas politics, with Middleton securing victory in a competitive race. The result marks a significant shift in the state's legal leadership.