Good Morning! On this day in 1842, The Telegraph and Texas Register mistakenly announced the death of John Henry Moore, one of the Old Three Hundred settlers who received land grants as members of Stephen F. Austin’s first colony. Moore lived another 38 years.
A new surfside park is coming to a Texas town, courtesy of Elon Musk’s SpaceX. See concept photos here and read more in Around Texas.
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USDA Announces $750M Fly Factory Coming to Texas
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Friday plans to build a $750 million fly factory in South Texas to combat the spread of the New World screwworm.
The new facility, located on Moore Air Base outside Edinburg, is set to begin releasing sterile male screwworm flies into the wild. The USDA also plans to deploy $100 million in technology, including fly traps, lures, and border security measures.
The announcement follows steps taken in June by the USDA amid reports that the parasites were pushing northward from Central America.
The USDA has estimated the potential cost of a screwworm outbreak to Texas’ economy to be $1.8 billion.
Ten Commandments Law Heard in Federal Court
A federal court in San Antonio on Friday heard arguments on Senate Bill 10, which requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments by Sept. 1.
Four organizations sought an injunction on the grounds that the law violates the First Amendment’s freedom-of-religion provision.
A lawyer from Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office argued for the law, saying it is a passive display, causes no injury, and reflects the foundation of the American legal system.
The parties will return virtually Monday to finish questioning witnesses and deliver closing arguments, with a decision expected before Sept. 1.
List: Bolivar Gains National Ranking
Texas’ Bolivar Peninsula ranked No. 10 on a list of the nation’s best Labor Day weekend vacation spots, according to a new study.
Researchers analyzed traveler search patterns to identify top Labor Day destinations, spanning coasts, lakes, and inland cities, with a mix of classic escapes and emerging hotspots.
Bolivar Peninsula saw a 309% increase, while the top destination, Edisto Island in South Carolina, recorded a 521% increase.
You can see the full list and destination details here.
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➤ Statewide: Instant coffee sold by Dollar General Corporation in 43 states, including Texas, was recalled after glass was found in the product. (More)
➤ San Antonio: The Texas Department of Transportation shut down all southbound lanes of Loop 410 from Interstate 10 to Rigsby Avenue until Monday morning. (More)
➤ South Texas: SpaceX is contributing $4.4 million to build a beachside park with family amenities in South Padre Island. (See Concept Photos)
➤ Austin: A holiday light trail inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas will debut in September, giving fans a rare chance to step inside the world of the beloved film. (See Video)
➤ Lubbock: The student behind Texas Tech’s Masked Rider mascot is recovering and in good spirits after an accident that hospitalized her Friday evening. (More)
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➤ Olympic Gold medalist and Plano resident Hezly Rivera was crowned the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships women’s all-around national champion. (See Video)
➤ Richmond Texas faced off against Braintree Massachusetts, in an elimination game in the Little League World Series. (See Box Score)
➤ The Astros announced on Friday that star closer Josh Hader has a left shoulder capsule strain and will miss the next three weeks, potentially affecting the club’s playoff prospects. (More)
➤ ESPN’s SP+, a preseason analytics-based power ranking system, has Texas ranked No. 5, and Texas A&M ranked No. 13 nationally, with more Texas teams outside the top 25. (See Rankings)
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➤ Elvis star Austin Butler was spotted at several spots in Austin on Thursday, even taking time to work a shift at Dirty Bill’s, serving drinks to fans. (See Photos)
➤ The University of North Texas was ranked No. 20 in Niche’s 2025 list of the Best College Food in America. (See List)
➤ Festival officials have announced the fall dates for Wurstfest, New Braunfels’ annual Bavarian celebration, calling it “the best 10 days in sausage history.” (See Dates)
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USDA Announces $750M Fly Factory Coming to Texas
