“I felt a tremble, and the sky turned a weird shade of green. I got my two cats and took cover in the bathroom.” — Shaye Martin, 30, who lives in an apartment off North MacArthur Boulevard in Irving, where a tornado was confirmed. (Tuesday, The Dallas Morning News)
“Regarding the agreement on minerals and security, Ukraine is ready to sign it in any time and in any convenient format. We see this agreement as a step toward greater security and solid security guarantees, and I truly hope it will work effectively.” — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X, days after a contentious meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump. (Tuesday, X)
“Tariffs are about making America rich again and making America great again, and it’s happening and it will be happening rather quickly. There’ll be a little disturbance. But we’re OK with that. It won’t be much. — President Donald Trump during his address to Congress on Tuesday. (Tuesday, Bloomberg)
“Americans will lose jobs. Americans will pay more for groceries, for gas, for cars, for homes. … Even though you’re a very smart guy, this is a very dumb thing to do.” — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, addressing President Donald Trump, who imposed tariffs this week but changed his mind on Thursday. (Tuesday, The Guardian)
“There is no reason, justification, or excuse that s this decision that will affect our people and nations. We have said it in various ways: cooperation and coordination, yes; subordination and interventionism, no. Mexico deserves respect.” — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, condemning President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on one of its major trading partners. Trump granted a one-month reprieve later in the week. (Tuesday, The New York Times)
“The markets are having a tough time even setting expectations for what this trade war could look like.” — Ross Mayfield, investment strategy analyst at Baird, after the stock market fell when U.S. tariffs were announced. (Tuesday, The Associated Press)
“I’ve lost a personal friend, adviser, and we’ve lost an outstanding public official.” — Houston Mayor John Whitmire, commenting on the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who was also a former mayor of the city. (Wednesday, The Dallas Morning News)
“The Kay Bailey Convention Center is going to serve as the nucleus of the media operations and showcase Dallas’ viral culture and our renowned hospitality to literally millions of viewers around the globe.” — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson during the press conference announcing the 2026 FIFA World Cup International Broadcast Centre in Dallas. (Wednesday, The Dallas Morning News)
“It’s hard as a pediatrician, knowing that we have a way to prevent this and prevent kids from suffering and even death. … But I do agree that the herd immunity that we have established in the past isn’t the same now. And I think kids are suffering because of that.” — Dr. Summer Davies, a pediatrician in Lubbock who has treated 10 of the measles outbreak’s patients. (Thursday, The Texas Tribune)
“Presented is a 3-inch long Flamin’ Hot Cheeto in the shape of the Pokémon Charizard, affixed to a customized Pokémon card and encapsulated in a clear card storage box.” — Description of an item that was sold by the Goldin auction house for $87,840. (Wednesday, The Associated Press)
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