On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the phrase 3 minute smile rose in online trend reports. The term appeared as media channels ran stories on television, local police and sports events.
The same day the RHOC premiere and Big Brother 28 premiered, featuring the stars and the cast, who also listed favorite Orange County spots. A network aired Allen Smith’s "Behind the Badge" segment and asked for help after a body was found in the city. A 2027 Major League Fishing competition was slated for Caddo and Cross Lakes.