Good Morning! On this day in 1917, country music singer and songwriter Cindy Walker was born in Mart. Among her notable hits were You Don’t Know Me, which was performed by Ray Charles and Elvis, and Roy Orbison’s Dream Baby.
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Gov. Abbott Calls Special Session
The special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott is set to take place on Monday, with 18 items for consideration by lawmakers.
The agenda includes measures to improve flood warning systems and communications, relief funding for flood victims, redistricting efforts, regulation of hemp-based THC products, and more.
The meeting drew national attention with Abbott’s redistricting announcement after Trump urged changes to Texas maps favoring Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
Special sessions last up to 30 days and focus only on topics set by the governor. Abbott has 10 days to veto a bill passed during the session, or it becomes law. You can see the full agenda here.
Inspiring Stories Emerge from Flood Volunteers
Inspiring stories continue to surface three weeks after the floods, including one about a grandmother who launched a Facebook group to help people recover cherished items lost in the rising waters.
Dondi Persyn, who lives near the Guadalupe River, created the group, which has since attracted more than 20,000 members sharing found objects and heartfelt requests. Persyn says they treat each item like “it’s extra, super special.”
Virginia firefighter Matthew Rafferty found a mud-soaked baby quilt during recovery efforts. He cleaned it, shared it online, and personally returned it to its owner.
Multiple organizations are leading efforts to help flood victims recover. If you or someone you know is in a position to volunteer, you can find more information here.
Texas Sets Jobs Record
Texas reported another strong jobs gain, reaching a record 15.85 million in its civilian labor force and a 1.4% annual nonfarm growth rate, surpassing the 0.3% national average.
Of the 10,800 jobs added, private education and health services created 6,900 jobs, followed by leisure and hospitality with 3,000. The information sector posted the next-largest gain, adding 1,000 jobs.
The jobs report marks growth in 60 of the previous 62 months, and it brings the annual total growth in the civilian labor force to 237,800 people. You can access the jobs report and more economic data on the state here.
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➤ Tarrant County: The City of Keller is set to vote on partnering with ICE via the federal 287g program, becoming the fourth city in Texas to do so. (More)
➤ Houston: An 11-year-old girl raised over $3,000 for dogs treated by the Kerr County shelter and Texas A&M veterinarians following the recent floods. (See Video)
➤ Fort Worth: Hundreds took part in a drive-in movie at the Texas Motor Speedway to raise money for flood victims. (See Photos)
➤ Corpus Christi: The Texas Department of Transportation will repave and restripe northbound I-37 starting today, focusing on the stretch near Buddy Lawrence Drive to Nueces Bay Boulevard. (More)
➤ Austin: Grammy award-winning comedian Ron White is set to perform at two flood relief shows on August 8 and 9, donating all ticket sale proceeds to nonprofits and the Kerr County Relief Fund. (More)
➤North Texas: Temperatures will creep into the upper 90s early in the week, with heat index values hitting up to 109 degrees. (More)
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➤ Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager extended his on-base streak to 19 games with a clutch two-RBI single in the eighth inning, giving the Rangers a 2-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. (Watch Video)
➤ Mexican soccer legend Luis “El Matador” Hernandez visited El Paso on Saturday during his five-stop market tour featuring meet-and-greet opportunities for local fans. (More)
➤ The University of Texas had 13 players selected to the preseason All-SEC team and has been predicted to win the SEC in 2025. (More)
➤ Houston Astros No. 1 prospect Brice Matthews recorded his first career MLB hit during the team’s 6-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. (See Hit)
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➤ The iconic red bicycle from the 1985 film Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure was acquired by The Alamo and will be available to view in fall 2027. (See Photos)
➤ Award-winning singers Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani were spotted dining at Los Vaqueros Restaurant at the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards. (See Photos)
➤ Austin’s JewBoy Burgers will host another Labubu-themed Happy Meal event Monday, after the first one sold out in seven minutes due to the demand for the popular monster plush toy. (See Photos)
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Supplies were delivered to Concan via helicopter this week after the Frio River flooded.
Gov. Abbott Calls Special Session
