Good Morning! On this day in 1938, singer and songwriter Kenny Rogers was born in Houston. He recorded 24 No. 1 hits, including the 1980 Grammy Award-winning classic The Gambler.
After weeks of delay, the Texas House passed a new congressional redistricting plan yesterday. See the Roundup for details, and let us know if the proposed plan puts you in a new district in the Poll.
Later today, we will email you on behalf of our partner, Brad’s Deals, with a free and personalized way to discover the best prices on top brands like Nike, Hoka, Amazon, and more, curated daily by real-life deal experts.
Repair and rejuvenate your skin with today’s sponsor, Prime Biome.
Take The Flyover with you. Busy day? Listen to our daily 15-minute podcast while commuting, cooking, or walking the dog—your Flyover fix, anywhere.
Texas House Passes Redistricting Plan
The Texas House passed a congressional redistricting plan Wednesday that has the potential to add five GOP seats to the state’s congressional delegation. During the hours-long debate, Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to amend the bill and accused Republicans of trying to suppress black and Hispanic representation.
State Rep. Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) was joined by several of her colleagues who spent the night in the chamber to protest state troopers’ supervision of quorum-breaking members. DPS closed the Capitol grounds Tuesday evening after a threat to law enforcement, forcing a planned protest to relocate.
State Rep. Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) said the goal of passing the new map was simply to “improve Republican political performance,” while State Rep. Ana Hernandez (D-Houston) said it “represents one of the most blatant assaults on fair representation we have seen in Texas.”
The Texas Senate is expected to pass the redistricting plan in the coming days. Democrats have promised to challenge it in court.
Ten Commandments Law Blocked
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new state law requiring public schools to display a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The order applies to 11 school districts.
The lawsuit was brought by 16 parents represented by the ACLU, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, and the Freedom from Religion Foundation. It claims the law violates the First Amendment because it allegedly favors Christianity and contradicts some students’ religious beliefs.
U.S. District Judge Fred Biery of San Antonio agreed, saying the law “crosses the line from exposure to coercion.” He also cited a federal injunction on a similar law in Louisiana, which that state’s attorney general is expected to appeal.
The state defended the display of the Ten Commandments as a recognition of its role in shaping the nation’s laws, calling the document a “passive display on the wall” that “doesn’t restrict anything.” Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to appeal the ruling.
Austin Forms Homelessness Task Force
The city of Austin is collaborating with more than a dozen local organizations and agencies to launch the Downtown Homelessness Task Force, which aims to facilitate housing for an estimated 6,500 people who live on the city’s streets.
The initiative builds on the city’s daily outreach efforts to engage those without permanent housing by helping them identify living arrangements when they encounter law enforcement, healthcare providers, or temporary shelters.
“It’s taking a holistic look at all the elements of the system and saying, how do we address all the elements of the systems together,” said city staffer David Gray.
The city’s latest budget allocates $75 million for homeless services. By the end of the year, the task force will propose a plan and implementation timeline.
Flying together with our sponsor
Scientists at University College Cork have validated a surprising 10-second method that’s transforming how women fight signs of aging—without creams or invasive treatments.
In a study involving 674 women with deep wrinkles, sagging skin, and dark spots, researchers found that using this simple technique in front of the mirror each day led to dramatic improvements in appearance within just a few weeks.
What’s more shocking? This unusual method has been shown to be up to 10 times more effective than retinol—without any of the harsh side effects like redness, irritation, or dryness.
It’s fast, painless, and surprisingly easy to do at home. Thousands of women are already using it to look 10, 15, or even 20 years younger—and the results speak for themselves.
Watch the short video below to discover exactly how this method works—and why so many scientists and skincare experts are calling it the future of anti-aging.
➤ Austin: The Texas Senate unanimously passed three flood-related bills and approved bans on taxpayer-funded lobbying and the sale of hemp-derived THC products. They also passed a measure restricting the adoption of local government policies that would allow people to use the bathroom of their choice. (More)
➤ Tarrant County: Commissioners voted Tuesday to reduce the number of polling sites for the constitutional amendment election this November, citing low turnout projections and $1 million in cost savings. (More)
➤ San Antonio: Two Northeast ISD school buses collided with each other on U.S. 281 on Tuesday afternoon. There were about 26 students on one bus and around 40 on the other. No injuries were reported. (More)
➤ Canton: The city council introduced a website about the proposed Grand Saline Creek Reservoir ahead of a packed Tuesday night meeting. “It was a last-ditch effort for transparency,” said a resident opposed to the project. (See Details)
➤ Hebbronville: Authorities found 40 illegal immigrants hiding behind a false wall in a box truck last week. The driver, Kenneth Gamboa, 25, has been charged with human smuggling. (More)
➤ The FDA has been given the green light to authorize off-label use of drugs to treat potential screwworm infestations. A $750 million facility for the cultivation of sterile male flies is being built in Edinburg, but there’s no concrete timeline for its completion. (More)
Enjoy reading The Texas Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family. ✈️
➤ Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club was ranked the nation’s No. 1 volleyball team by Sports Illustrated. Six other schools in Texas also made the Top 25. (See Rankings)
➤ Texas quarterback Arch Manning didn’t rule out leaving for the NFL draft after this season—a departure from previous comments made by his grandfather. (More)
➤ The Houston Texans general manager hasn’t given a concrete timetable for running back Joe Mixon’s return, putting his availability for Week 1 in doubt. (More)
➤ Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was benched for “volatility” and “inconsistency” in his batting, according to president of baseball operations Chris Young. (More)
➤ Stay protected with Brinks Home Security. Enjoy 24/7 professional monitoring, mobile control, and smart home integration to keep your family safe. For a limited time, get free professional installation, your first month free, and free equipment with your system purchase. Sign up today for total peace of mind.
➤ An attorney for Dr. Phil McGraw’s Fort Worth-based Merit Street Media accused the company’s former business partner of hiring a private investigator to spy on its activities during a bankruptcy hearing Tuesday. (See Details)
➤ Lawyers for Southwest Airlines and the city of San Antonio presented arguments in federal court yesterday regarding the city’s denial of gate leases at its airport’s new terminal. (See Details)
➤ Dallas developer Sycamore Development plans to spend $200 million to acquire and renovate the city’s iconic Magnolia Hotel, once the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. (See Details)
This method has been vetted by scientists from the University College Cork.
Their studies, made on 674 women dealing with deep wrinkles, dark spots and saggy skin clearly showed how, by simply doing this for 10-seconds in the mirror, they dramatically improved their appearance in less than a few weeks.
This odd method is so effective that scientists have deemed it to be 10 times better than retinol.
Just watch the video below and see how easy it is to look 10, 15 or even 20 years younger:
➤ Real estate agent Jon Jasniak hosts a monthly free barbecue in Cornudas, a 28-acre unincorporated town east of El Paso that he purchased two years ago. “It’s been a lot of work. But it’s been worth it,” Jasniak said. (More)
➤ TxDOT is sprucing up I-69 in Houston ahead of next year’s World Cup matches. Crews are clearing vines, removing graffiti, and applying fresh paint to the highway walls. (See Photos)
➤ Phoenix, a six-year-old horse injured while participating in search and rescue efforts in Leander after last month’s flash floods, has made a remarkable recovery thanks to treatment in a hyperbaric chamber at the Brazos Valley Equine Hospital in Navasota. (Watch Video)
Flying together with our sponsor
➤ The Solution to Hearing Loss. Big companies charge THOUSANDS for hearing aids—but guess what? You don’t have to pay that much! Oricle Hearing gives you crystal-clear sound, wireless charging, and all-day battery life for under $100! No doctor visits, no crazy prices—just amazing hearing at an unbeatable deal. (Learn More)
Does the proposed redistricting plan put your residence in a new district?
Texas House Passes Redistricting Plan
