Good Morning! On this day in 1882, the Army dismissed 2nd Lt. Henry O. Flipper, the first black graduate of West Point, for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. He had served with the 10th Cavalry at Fort Davis. Flipper maintained his innocence until his death in 1940. In 1976, the Department of the Army granted Flipper an honorable discharge
In today’s Poll, we ask if you have ever contributed any items to a time capsule. What would you add to such a capsule today to represent Texas in 2026 to future generations? Hit reply to let us know.
Americans have been chasing the coveted 10,000 steps a day for years. We all know walking keeps the heart strong, the mind clear, and the body moving well into old age. But a major new study says the number of steps isn’t what matters most. Researchers who tracked tens of thousands of adults found that how you walk does far more for your heart than how many steps you rack up. Tune in to today’s Flyover Podcast as Ayla breaks down what the research found, plus five simple ways to get more out of the walking you’re already doing. So are you walking the right way? Tune in here to find out!
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a nearly $34 million settlement from drugmaker AstraZeneca on Monday over alleged illegal kickbacks tied to Medicaid prescriptions.
Paxton’s office sued under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act, alleging the company offered providers free nursing services, reimbursement support, and other inducements to steer them toward prescribing AstraZeneca drugs.
Many of those prescriptions were covered by Texas Medicaid, the office said, producing millions in claims it called tainted by the company’s payments. AstraZeneca will pay the state $33,998,000.
“I will not allow Big Pharma to misuse taxpayer dollars to put profit ahead of Texans’ health,” Paxton said in a statement.
The agreement resolves the state’s claims, which AstraZeneca settled without the allegations being decided in court.
Three Charged in Del Rio Killing
Three women have been charged with murder in the broad-daylight stabbing of a 32-year-old Del Rio mother, Caroline Peña.
Del Rio police were called to Val Verde Regional Medical Center around 2:10 p.m. Thursday after Peña arrived with multiple stab wounds. The attack happened in the 800 block of East 10th Street.
Peña, a twin and mother of five, was flown to a San Antonio hospital and died that night. Friends said the confrontation unfolded at a busy intersection near a Sonic.
Surveillance video, evidence, and witness interviews led detectives to Kitty Mia Diaz, 21; Amaya Diaz, 19; and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21, who are held at a GEO Correctional Facility in Del Rio.
Police have not released a motive and say the investigation is ongoing, with additional charges possible. Del Rio sits on the Rio Grande about 150 miles west of San Antonio.
Paramount+ Greenlights Texas Tech Docuseries
Paramount+ has greenlit a four-episode docuseries following the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team through their offseason, set to premiere ahead of the fall 2026 college season.
Produced by Skydance Sports and Second Wind Creative, the untitled series has been filming since January and follows head coach Joey McGuire as he rebuilds the roster.
Production began before quarterback Brendan Sorsby was ruled ineligible over a gambling case and eventually left the team. Texas Tech is coming off its first Big 12 title last December and a Top 10 ranking, though the Red Raiders fell to Oregon 23-0 in the Orange Bowl.
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➤ Statewide: Texas and Oklahoma transportation departments launched a real-time data-sharing system Monday, exchanging traffic camera feeds, crash alerts, and travel times along the corridors linking the two states. Officials timed the rollout to ease travel for the 2026 World Cup. (More)
➤ Central Texas: Saharan dust moved into Central Texas on Monday, bringing hazy skies and reduced air quality that could irritate people with allergies or asthma. Some lingering haze is possible Tuesday, though the particles often produce vivid orange-and-pink sunsets still worth catching. (More)
➤ Laredo: Federal agents and Texas state troopers raided a stash house, arresting 15 people from three countries who were held inside. Border Patrol said all 15 will be processed under federal immigration law and face deportation. (More)
➤ Fort Worth: A neighbor fatally shot a machete-wielding man who was dragging a screaming woman down Ross Avenue overnight, police said. The neighbor had stepped outside to intervene and stayed to talk with detectives. No arrests have been made. (More)
➤ Mabank Fire Marshal Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a westbound vehicle around 10:30 p.m. Saturday while directing traffic after a rodeo on West Mason Street. He died at a Gun Barrel City hospital, and state troopers are investigating the crash. (See Details)
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➤ Five-star football recruit Eric McFarland, the No. 3 wide receiver in the 2027 class, committed to play at Texas A&M. He’s the sixth five-star pledge in the Aggies’ top-ranked recruiting class, which would set a record in the ESPN rankings era if all six sign. (More)
➤ Texas Tech golfer Tim Wiedemeyer won the European Amateur Championship in Finland this weekend, earning a spot in the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale next month. The 21-year-old German is entering his senior season with the Red Raiders. (More)
➤ Texas A&M hired Olympic gold medalist Leroy Burrell as their new track and field head coach to replace the retired Pat Henry, who won 10 national titles with the Aggies. Burrell previously coached for 23 seasons at his alma mater, Houston. (More)
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➤ Texas factory-output growth slowed again in June, according to the Dallas Fed’s monthly survey, with manufacturers citing inflation and labor costs as top concerns. (More)
➤ Business Facilities magazine named Texas the nation’s best business climate for the fourth straight year in its 2026 rankings, citing the state’s economic strength, tax and regulatory climate, infrastructure, and workforce. Texas edged Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia. (See Details)
➤ The first building of Texas A&M’s new downtown Fort Worth campus, the Law and Education building, opens Aug. 5. University leaders cite a study projecting 25,000 jobs and more than $3 billion a year in economic impact once it’s fully built out. (See Details)
➤ Officials warn the $1.25 million state grant for flood-warning sirens will likely fall short of the roughly total needed to build out the full system. The funding follows last July’s deadly Guadalupe River flood, after which Texas required dozens of flood-prone counties to install sirens. (See Details)
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You don’t have to navigate the complexities of planning for healthcare costs in retirement alone. Thinking about your health and wealth can feel overwhelming, but building a strong foundation today gives you peace of mind for tomorrow.
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Source: HealthView Services, as of 11/07/2025.
➤ Engineers at UT Austin built a wearable jacket whose specially engineered textile pulls drinking water straight from the air, yielding 400 to 900 milliliters a day (14 to 30 ounces) depending on humidity. Researchers say it could help hikers, farm workers, and emergency responders. (See Report)
➤ Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas notched an 11th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the longest-running chart-topper by a woman with a country hit and passing Debby Boone’s 1977 mark for You Light Up My Life. (More)
➤ The National Civic League named Harlingen one of 10 winners of its 2026 All-America City Award, recognizing the Rio Grande Valley city’s resident-driven planning and downtown revitalization. It’s Harlingen’s first win since 1992, and the only Texas city honored this year. (See Details)
➤ Austin is tapping data from Waymo’s self-driving cars, paired with crowd-sourced Waze reports, to map potholes and target repairs more efficiently. The robotaxis’ sensors flag road damage as they drive, supplementing residents’ 311 reports. (More)
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➤ Americans chase 10,000 steps a day, but a major new study says how you walk matters far more. (Hear Details)
➤ A coalition that owns nearly 400 local newspapers has accused OpenAI and Microsoft of copying their reporting to train AI systems. (Hear Episode)
➤ President Trump declared the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool “in full use” and blamed radical left vandals for the pool’s recent problems. (Listen Now)
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Texas Secures $34 Million AstraZeneca Settlement
