The Mid-Morning Mike Check

Governor Abbott threatens airport funding over Muslim wudu stations, Indiana and Hawaii flooding, Tommy John dead, NFL rookie paychecks, and more!

Von Miller dons the silver and blue, John Niland dead, Spiderman tops the box office, Hayden Penetierre dead, Governor Abbott threatens airport funding over Muslim wudu stations, Indiana and Hawaii flooding, Tommy John dead, NFL rookie paychecks, and much more!

Von Miller dons the silver and blue, John Niland dead, Spiderman tops the box office, Hayden Penetierre dead, and much more!

An NBA who's who at Don Nelson's funeral. They came with some great stories, as you would expect from anything involving Nellie. A former Heisman winner threatens his alma mater with legal action. He's butt hurt that they're letting a new player wear his old jersey number. The makers of Flock Cameras are adding some new features, making it harder for bad cops to abuse the data collected on them.

BREAKING: Luigi Mangione pleads guilty. We go live to New York as lawyers on both sides speak with the media. One year after the Cowboys send Micah Parsons packing, opinion has changed as to who won that trade. Two schools in Santa Fe New Mexico on lockdown, because of a bear on school grounds. The kids thought it was the coolest thing ever.

An NBA who's who at Don Nelson's funeral. They came with some great stories, as you would expect from anything involving Nellie. A former Heisman winner threatens his alma mater with legal action. He's butt hurt that they're letting a new player wear his old jersey number. The makers of Flock Cameras are adding some new features, making it harder for bad cops to abuse the data collected on them. An old dog loses his best friend, but makes a new one. Have the tissues handy. BREAKING: Luigi Mangione pleads guilty. We go live to New York as lawyers on both sides speak with the media. One year after the Cowboys send Micah Parsons packing, opinion has changed as to who won that trade. POLICE: "If someone calls threatening you with legal action for skipping jury duty, it's a scam." VICTIMS: "Where should I send the money?" Two schools in Santa Fe New Mexico on lockdown, because of a bear on school grounds. The kids thought it was the coolest thing ever.

They should've been home months ago, but they're still out there. Sailors on board an aircraft carrier in the Middle East are so fed up, some of them are jumping overboard. What's the best steakhouse you've ever been to? Audience input on that, and how we like them cooked. Ever heard of "rare plus"? One of the country's biggest colleges is doing away with grades, at least for incoming freshmen in their first semester. Coddling much?

The first day of school...in September? A group of lawmakers in North Texas want to make it happen, but there's one big complication. High school football. The guy who sold the L.A. Lakers just made two billion dollars in one year, but Jerry Jones is currently sitting on an even bigger gold mine. Sharks in Maine? The only thing stranger than that would be piranhas in Pennsylvania. Wait, what?

The first day of school...in September? A group of lawmakers in North Texas want to make it happen, but there's one big complication. High school football. The guy who sold the L.A. Lakers just made two billion dollars in one year, but Jerry Jones is currently sitting on an even bigger gold mine. Sharks in Maine? The only thing stranger than that would be piranhas in Pennsylvania. Wait, what? John Liddle takes us Around Town. They should've been home months ago, but they're still out there. Sailors on board an aircraft carrier in the Middle East are so fed up, some of them are jumping overboard. Would you like for all of your friends and family to know your voting history? Governor Abbott's new election app makes that possible. What's the best steakhouse you've ever been to? Audience input on that, and how we like them cooked. Ever heard of "rare plus"? One of the country's biggest colleges is doing away with grades, at least for incoming freshmen in their first semester. Coddling much?

The Cowboys scrimmage with the Rams in Oxnard. A good test, or not? Either way, the Cowboys looked pretty good. A 78 year old man dates a 29 year old Playboy model with the expected results. He's shocked that she was after his money. A high school football player discovers a water moccasin curled up in his helmet, AFTER wearing said helmet for two hours.

Cyclospora. Salmonella. It's enough to keep a growing number of Americans away from fresh produce. Sounds healthy. The Cowboys scrimmage with the Rams in Oxnard. A good test, or not? Either way, the Cowboys looked pretty good. A 78 year old man dates a 29 year old Playboy model with the expected results. He's shocked that she was after his money. A high school football player discovers a water moccasin curled up in his helmet, AFTER wearing said helmet for two hours. Clarification from the McKinney ISD on its new dress code for band members. What is a "jump test" anyway? Is CBS looking for an off-ramp from Tony Romo and his big contract? Brad Pitt has fallen off the wagon again, but he says this time, it's in a "more restrained manner." Today in History: Happy Birthday to Sue the T-Rex. How did she get that name anyway?

Clarification from the McKinney ISD on its new dress code for band members. What is a "jump test" anyway? Is CBS looking for an off-ramp from Tony Romo and his big contract? Brad Pitt has fallen off the wagon again, but he says this time, it's in a "more restrained manner." Today in History: Happy Birthday to Sue the T-Rex. How did she get that name anyway?

Fewer shots, but more trips to the pediatrician. That's the short version of President Trump new executive order on childhood vaccines. More bad publicity for the WNBA, from an on-court mugging, to a former NBA player declaring himself eligible for the WNBA draft. The least desirable quality in a firefighter? Being a pyro would have to be near the top of that list.

President Trump has a new executive order on childhood vaccines. More bad publicity for the WNBA, from an on-court mugging, to a former NBA player declaring himself eligible for the WNBA draft. The least desirable quality in a firefighter? Being a pyro would have to be near the top of that list. The return of the flip phone. Well, sort of. They call them "foldables." and Samsung says they're the next must have, if you can afford them. Hollywood couldn't write a better script, but the Secret Service did. They recently sneaked the President off Air Force One, in a catering truck. Jerry Jones said he was going to open up his checkbook, and now he has, agreeing to a contract extension for a key part of the defense. Who knew mixing a margarita could be so dangerous? One woman finds out the hard way, suffering second degree "lime burns."

Hollywood couldn't write a better script, but the Secret Service did. They recently sneaked the President off Air Force One, in a catering truck. Jerry Jones said he was going to open up his checkbook, and now he has, agreeing to a contract extension for a key part of the defense. Who knew mixing a margarita could be so dangerous? One woman finds out the hard way, suffering second degree "lime burns."

Remembering Don Nelson. The basketball Hall of Famer turned pot farmer, beloved in Dallas, passed away this weekend at the age of 86. Should the NFL extend its season...again? From 12 to 14 to 16 to 17, now the owners seem dead set on 18, but they're getting some pushback. The GOP have gone through the same thing with MAGA. Now the Democrats are fracturing, with the rise of the DSA, and the moderates aren't happy.

In the news biz, we call it FDOS -- the first day of school. Today Ft. Worth. Tomorrow Dallas. Did you look forward to it, or dread it? The new $2.1 billion home of the Buffalo Bills, Highmark Stadium, is getting LOW marks from Bills' fans. Over the years, they've called it "unsolvable," but today in Las Vegas, jury selection beings in the trial of the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur. Tsunami, meet Howdy. The Social Security Administration is out with a list of the strangest names given to babies in 2025. Remembering Don Nelson. The basketball Hall of Famer turned pot farmer, beloved in Dallas, passed away this weekend at the age of 86. Should the NFL extend its season...again? From 12 to 14 to 16 to 17, now the owners seem dead set on 18, but they're getting some pushback. The Repubs have gone through the same thing with MAGA. Now the Democrats are fracturing, with the rise of the DSA, and the moderates aren't happy. The water level at Lake Mead is now as low as it's ever been. How close are we to the lights going out in much of the southwest? Closer than you think.

In the news biz, we call it FDOS -- the first day of school. Today Ft. Worth. Tomorrow Dallas. Did you look forward to it, or dread it? The new $2.1 billion home of the Buffalo Bills, Highmark Stadium, is getting LOW marks from Bills' fans. Over the years, they've called it "unsolvable," but today in Las Vegas, jury selection beings in the trial of the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur.

Maybe you really can't fight City Hall. Homeowners in North Dallas have suffered a setback in their efforts to stop a new high-rise development. If the crowds at Cowboys' training camp in Oxnard are any indication, this could be a heckuva year for the Boys. Live to Bryan Broaddus. Traffic stops, churches, schools, Home Depot parking lots....and now airports. ICE widens its net in its illegal immigration crackdown. Kellogg's is dimming the lights when it comes to the blinding colors they use in some of their cereals. Toucan Sam is not happy. Another AI jailbreak. This time it's Meta, confirming that one of its new platforms got loose this week and began targeting the competition. Will the Cowboys break their 30+ year Super Bowl drought? If USA Today is right, they're gonna come close. We love their music, but some of the biggest names in country music aren't very nice people. We'll tell you about the ten biggest dirtbags. If you ask a young co-worker about their plans for the weekend, you might get a blank stare. Why is that? For one thing, a fun weekend isn't cheap.

Another AI jailbreak. This time it's Meta, confirming that one of its new platforms got loose this week and began targeting the competition. Will the Cowboys break their 30+ year Super Bowl drought? If USA Today is right, they're gonna come close. We love their music, but some of the biggest names in country music aren't very nice people. We'll tell you about the ten biggest dirtbags.

Maybe you really can't fight City Hall. Homeowners in North Dallas have suffered a setback in their efforts to stop a new high-rise development. If the crowds at Cowboys' training camp in Oxnard are any indication, this could be a heckuva year for the Boys. Live to Bryan Broaddus. Kellogg's is dimming the lights when it comes to the blinding colors they use in some of their cereals. Toucan Sam is not happy.

The "House of Horrors" case in Ohio has that state -- and a few others --re-considering their minimum marriage age. One week into Cowboys' training camp, it's time for our daily visit with Cowboys' Insider Bryan Broaddus. Dirty water across the U.S....and Iran could be to blame. ABC's Jim Ryan joins us to talk about the hackers targeting America's water systems. With the State Fair less than two months away, they're narrowing down the list of new food items. Chocolate corny dogs, anyone? The average 30 year mortgage in the U.S. is now at 6.81%. That has many young people giving up on the American Dream. One of the longest-running annual festivals in Dallas won't be in Dallas much longer. The North Texas Irish Festival is headed north. Competitors at the women's Tour de France are acting like a bunch of boobs. Literally. They're using aerodynamic bras. A look at today in history. 81 years ago today. August 6, 1945. Hiroshima. Enough said.

The average 30 year mortgage in the U.S. is now at 6.81%. That has many young people giving up on the American Dream. One of the longest-running annual festivals in Dallas won't be in Dallas much longer. The North Texas Irish Festival is headed north. Competitors at the women's Tour de France are acting like a bunch of boobs. Literally. They're using aerodynamic bras.

The "House of Horrors" case in Ohio has that state -- and a few others --re-considering their minimum marriage age. One week into Cowboys' training camp, it's time for our daily visit with Cowboys' Insider Bryan Broaddus. Dirty water across the U.S....and Iran could be to blame. With the State Fair less than two months away, they're narrowing down the list of new food items. Chocolate corny dogs, anyone?

A ten year old Dallas boy rescued by a 16 year old lifeguard in some rough waves off the coast of Southern California. Now they're besties. A marijuana milestone. For the first time, more Americans are smoking weed than cigarettes. Side note: Sales of Cap'n Crunch are through the roof. Many questions about the country's first nude steakhouse, starting with this one: Who's wiping down the chairs? The ultimate combination of sweet and savory. KFC-flavored Oreos. They swear all eleven herbs and spices are in that filling.

Commissioners Court chaos. Tarrant County residents, upset over a plan to cut the number of voting locations, made their voices heard in a big way. Cowboys' receivers donning their mosquito netting at training camp. But Brian Broaddus says that's not the strangest drill he's ever seen. Music history being made as we speak. For the first time ever, the top 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 are all country songs. But are they really? Falling asleep at work is usually not a problem. It happens. But what if you're a TV news anchor and the whole city is watching you doze off? A ten year old Dallas boy rescued by a 16 year old lifeguard in some rough waves off the coast of Southern California. Now they're besties. A marijuana milestone. For the first time, more Americans are smoking weed than cigarettes. Side note: Sales of Cap'n Crunch are through the roof. Many questions about the country's first nude steakhouse, starting with this one: Who's wiping down the chairs? The ultimate combination of sweet and savory. KFC-flavored Oreos. They swear all eleven herbs and spices are in that filling.

Commissioners Court chaos. Tarrant County residents, upset over a plan to cut the number of voting locations, made their voices heard in a big way. Cowboys' receivers donning their mosquito netting at training camp. But Brian Broaddus says that's not the strangest drill he's ever seen. Music history being made as we speak. For the first time ever, the top 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 are all country songs. But are they really?

The war in Ukraine is now the war in Ukraine AND Russia. The latest? Ukraine bombs a warehouse belonging to the Russian equivalent of Amazon. Are the Dodgers bad for baseball? That one team could be why there's no baseball at all next year, but one expert says it's not ALL their fault. RFK Jr. has launched a new cooking show. A break coming for thousands of people who took out student loans, but whether YOU'VE got money coming could depend on where you went to school.

The Cowboys' defense is still earning high praise at training camp in Oxnard. We go live to Bryan Broaddus for the latest. New numbers for a new movie = a new record. "Spiderman: Brand New Day" took in $360 milion this past weekend. Maybe movie theaters aren't dead after all. Arson charges coming for a man believed to have started one of the biggest wildfires currently burning in the Pacific Northwest.

Having your boss accuse you of "choking" and "folding like an umbrella" is generally not a good thing. Jeanine Pirro is finding that out the hard way. The Cowboys' defense is still earning high praise at training camp in Oxnard. We go live to Bryan Broaddus for the latest. New numbers for a new movie = a new record. "Spiderman: Brand New Day" took in $360 milion this past weekend. Maybe movie theaters aren't dead after all. Arson charges coming for a man believed to have started one of the biggest wildfires currently burning in the Pacific Northwest. The war in Ukraine is now the war in Ukraine AND Russia. The latest? Ukraine bombs a warehouse belonging to the Russian equivalent of Amazon. Are the Dodgers bad for baseball? That one team could be why there's no baseball at all next year, but one expert says it's not ALL their fault. RFK Jr. has launched a new cooking show. Today: sauteed bear meat with a whale head reduction, served over picked raccoon penises. A break coming for thousands of people who took out student loans, but whether YOU'VE got money coming could depend on where you went to school.

Police have finally released the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes, and they confirm what everyone has been thinking all along. It's been a tough few weeks for Tony Romo, but at least he still has the support of his old boss. The man known as "Big P***y," actor Vincent Pastore, has died. If you were ever doing a movie and needed a mafia enforcer, he was the guy.

Another Presidential pivot on Iran. We WERE going to launch massive airstrikes, but not anymore. What changed? The Cowboys haven't had much luck with draft picks from Michigan (see: Taco Charlton/Mazi Smith). Could that be about the change? A 13 year old girl from Houston gets bitten by a barracuda in the Carribbean. Says it makes her want to be a marine biologist. Move over Roseanne. And you too, Carl Lewis. THIS may be the worst-ever rendition of the National Anthem. Police have finally released the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes, and they confirm what everyone has been thinking all along. It's been a tough few weeks for Tony Romo, but at least he still has the support of his old boss. The man known as "Big P***y," actor Vincent Pastore, has died. If you were ever doing a movie and needed a mafia enforcer, he was the guy. Health officials in Michigan say two people in that state have now died from cyclospora, the first two deaths in the U.S.

We WERE going to launch massive airstrikes, but not anymore. What changed? The Cowboys haven't had much luck with draft picks from Michigan (see: Taco Charlton/Mazi Smith). Could that be about the change? A 13 year old girl from Houston gets bitten by a barracuda in the Carribbean. Says it makes her want to be a marine biologist. Move over Roseanne. And you too, Carl Lewis. THIS may be the worst-ever rendition of the National Anthem.

A father in Georgia is paying for the sins of his son. But he probably deserves this one. Plus should we be using drones to stop possible school shootings? Plus Mike and Austin check in on Cowboys training camp in Oxnard

Maybe the key to being skinny, explosive diarrhea!

She is quickly becoming one of the faces of the WNBA, and now here comes the controversy. And will someone ever buy a college football team?? And getting skinny with explosive diarrhea?! WTF?

Questions arise after police in Milwaukee release the bodycam video of Tony Romo's DWI arrest. Do they really have enough to convict? Cowboys training camp. Day One of practice in Oxnard is over. Did anything - or anyone - stand out? Live to Cowboys' Insider Bryan Broaddus. They say the best songs are the ones that tell a good story. So why is that so hard to do these days? Around Town with John Liddle

Questions arise after police in Milwaukee release the bodycam video of Tony Romo's DWI arrest. Do they really have enough to convict? Cowboys training camp. Day One of practice in Oxnard is over. Did anything - or anyone - stand out? Live to Cowboys' Insider Bryan Broaddus. They say the best songs are the ones that tell a good story. So why is that so hard to do these days? Around Town with John Liddle Home prices - up. Mortgage rates - up. The number of young adults still living at home with mom and dad - up. It's not a coincidence. America's most popular fruit is getting even more popular, thanks to K-Pop of all things. What's behind the Korean obsession with bananas? My new hero. The college professor who's come up with a foolproof way to catch students who use Chat GPT to write their term papers. A disgraced Congressman dives into the world of reality TV. But does he have what it takes to stand a chance on THIS show?

It's not a coincidence. America's most popular fruit is getting even more popular, thanks to K-Pop of all things. What's behind the Korean obsession with bananas? My new hero. The college professor who's come up with a foolproof way to catch students who use Chat GPT to write their term papers.

A tough day for the IT team at American Airlines. A computer crash forces hundreds of flight cancellations. Cause still unknown. Dissecting Jerry's comments at his pre-training camp news conference. Our Cowboys' Insider Bryan Broaddus gives it a shot. A rare case of a pro sports team losing a challenge, and it works out better for them.

83 year old Jerry Jones says when it comes to getting back to the Super Bowl, "I want it, and I want it NOW." Six months in, the Sheriff investigating the Nancy Guthrie disappearance says it's not a cold case. Post-partum psychosis. Is that a real thing? A young mother accused of murdering her three young children is using it as her defense.

A tough day for the IT team at American Airlines. A computer crash forces hundreds of flight cancellations. Cause still unknown. Dissecting Jerry's comments at his pre-training camp news conference. Our Cowboys' Insider Bryan Broaddus gives it a shot. Trump delivers one of the eulogies at Lindsey Graham's funeral. "Everyone loved him, except for the people who didn't." A rare case of a pro sports team losing a challenge, and it works out better for them. 83 year old Jerry Jones channels his inner Veruca Salt. When it comes to getting back to the Super Bowl, "I want it, and I want it NOW." Six months in, the Sheriff investigating the Nancy Guthrie disappearance says it's not a cold case. Not yet anyway. Post-partum psychosis. Is that a real thing? A young mother accused of murdering her three young children is using it as her defense. A different kind of delay in a Major League Baseball game. Instead of rain, it was a squirrel making the grounds crew look like fools.

Do data centers deliver the number of jobs they promise? Many in the Texas Legislature are skeptical. Is Jerry Jones optimistic about the 2026 Cowboys? Is water wet? Bryan Broaddus joins us live from Oxnard. Six months after she disappeared, still no sign of Nancy Guthrie, and her family is once again pleading for information.

Do data centers deliver the number of jobs they promise? Many in the Texas Legislature are skeptical. Is Jerry Jones optimistic about the 2026 Cowboys? Is water wet? Bryan Broaddus joins us live from Oxnard. Six months after she disappeared, still no sign of Nancy Guthrie, and her family is once again pleading for information. A big auction today in Kentucky, with all sorts of Colonel Sanders memorabilia on the block. Everything but the secret recipe. Seattle police now say three people were involved in the Space Needle shootout. One arrested, one dead and one still on the loose. 74 years after a Pan Am clipper went down in the Atlantic, the wreckage has finally been found. Thank you, AI. Dad never talked about him, and now we know why. A young woman in California discovers that her grandfather was Charles Manson. With less than five month to go until Christmas, Santa and his helpers are strategizing at their annual convention.

Seattle police now say three people were involved in the Space Needle shootout. One arrested, one dead and one still on the loose. 74 years after a Pan Am clipper went down in the Atlantic, the wreckage has finally been found. Thank you, AI. Dad never talked about him, and now we know why. A young woman in California discovers that her grandfather was Charles Manson.

Bullets flying at the base of the Space Needle in Seattle. Three dead, four wounded, one arrest and one shooter still on the loose. LeBron James is now officially a 76er. If he leads that team to a title, should we be impressed? "Yes and no" says Charles Barkley. Lox and loaded. With anti-Semitism on the rise, a growing number of Jewish-Americans are now packing. James Cameron tried to warn us. In "The Terminator," Judgement Day was on August 29th of 1997. In reality, it may have been last Wednesday.

Bullets flying at the base of the Space Needle in Seattle. Three dead, four wounded, one arrest and one shooter still on the loose. LeBron James is now officially a 76er. If he leads that team to a title, should we be impressed? "Yes and no" says Charles Barkley. Lox and loaded. With anti-Semitism on the rise, a growing number of Jewish-Americans are now packing. James Cameron tried to warn us. In "The Terminator," Judgement Day was on August 29th of 1997. In reality, it may have been last Wednesday. Cowboys' training camp: The players arrive today in Oxnard, Jerry explodes with optimism tomorrow, and then it's time to hit the field. Lessons in life...and death. Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, facing the latter, has a warning for America that he hopes we'll heed after he's gone. Another big name in music goes after Trump for the unauthorized use of one of her songs. Her boyfriend likely approves. Summertime in Denmark means it's time to head to the castle and strap on your suit of armor, at the Medieval Combat Championships.

Cowboys' training camp: The players arrive today in Oxnard, Jerry explodes with optimism tomorrow, and then it's time to hit the field. Lessons in life...and death. Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, facing the latter, has a warning for America that he hopes we'll heed after he's gone. Summertime in Denmark means it's time to head to the castle and strap on your suit of armor, at the Medieval Combat Championships.

A new AI platform goes rogue, targeting the competition. They call them "lopsided songs." Great hook, but so-so verses. We've got a list of the best ever. An old man in a wheelchair, trying to cross a busy street. Where's a superhero when you need one? Arkansas of all places.

A new AI platform goes rogue, targeting the competition. Cyberdyne Systems denies any involvement. ICE Traffic stops. Armed masked men spilling out of unmarked black SUV's. What could go wrong? Plenty. They call them "lopsided songs." Greata hook, but so-so verses. We've got a list of the best ever. An old man in a wheelchair, trying to cross a busy street. Where's a superhero when you need one? Arkansas of all places. A mystery in Mississippi, and unrest in Wisconsin. It's a hot summer, and things are getting even hotter. The Mavs stud rookie, Cooper Flagg, cleans up on Celebrity Family Feud. Even Steve Harvey was impressed. Should a 28 year old want to live in a Florida retirement community? Doesn't matter, because they don't want her. Nerd alert! ComicCon is underway in San Diego. Time to change the batteries in that light saber.