SUMMARY: A Klein ISD student, Keandre Kenamore, is accused of orchestrating a cyberattack that disrupted state-mandated STAR testing across the district. The 18-year-old allegedly used a school-issued Chromebook to execute a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, causing major internet disruptions and affecting over 24,000 students. Thousands had to restart their tests, and 700 had to retake them entirely. Kenamore, who accessed a malicious network tool hosted in Sweden, claimed it was an accident but later admitted to repeated use. He faces a third-degree felony charge for electronic access interference. This incident could impact Klein ISD’s accountability rating with the Texas Education Agency.

A 18-year-old student at Klein Forest High School is currently wanted by police after they say he was responsible for cyber attacks that disrupted STAAR testing for thousands of students in the district.

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SUMMARY: A recent survey confirms a fourth tornado in Saturday night’s outbreak, with the Valley View tornado upgraded to an EF3, impacting a 48-mile path through three counties in Texas. An EF3 tornado also hit Salinaa, demolishing homes, while two EF1 tornadoes impacted the Lake Ray Roberts marina and Collin County. Tragically, three people—Laura Esparza and her children Miranda and Marco—died when the EF3 hit their mobile home. Laura’s husband survived but is hospitalized. Their surviving daughter Mary Soul described her father’s attempt to shield the family and the profound grief from losing her mother and siblings. Seven people died, and over 100 were injured across North Texas.

49-year-old Laura Esparza and her two children, 15-year-old Miranda and 9-year-old Marco were among the 7 people killed in Saturday night’s tornado. The children’s father lay on top of the family in an attempt to protect them from the oncoming storm.

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SUMMARY: A tornado, classified as an EF1, struck the Lake Ray Roberts Marina, resulting in extensive damage to local businesses, including an RV business that was nearly obliterated. The owner of the RV business stated he would need to start rebuilding from scratch. another business owner remarked on the potentially worse outcomes if not for quick actions to ensure safety. Bill Williams and his team at the marina helped people take cover in a walk-in cooler, saving lives. Many in Valley View are contending with the aftermath, with reconstruction projected to take at least a year. The timeline for returning to normal operations remains uncertain.

Business owners are beginning the long road to rebuilding after tornadoes left a trail of destruction on Saturday night.

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