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Sunday, August 23, 2026
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Good Morning! On this day in 1835, Nacogdoches city attorney Antonio Menchaca warned the governor that Texans there planned to disarm local Mexicans. The Texas Revolution broke out less than two months later.
In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla counted down the 10 renovations homeowners regret most. 74% of homeowners who renovated in the last five years wish they’d done something differently, and the most regretted upgrades aren’t what you’d expect. Ayla broke down where these projects go wrong and shared simple tricks that could save you from making the same mistakes. So before you pick up a paintbrush or a sledgehammer, find out whether your dream upgrade is one homeowners wish they could undo. And if you’ve already survived a remodel, see if your biggest regret made the list. Tune in here!
It’s easy to overlook what happens behind prison walls, but for thousands across Texas, it’s where they’re searching for a fresh start. Access to hope, guidance, and purpose can change everything. That’s what today’s partner, Prison Fellowship, is helping make possible.
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 Austin Woman Chasing All 89 Parks
Emma Keteler quit her corporate job in January to visit every one of Texas’ 89 state parks before the year is out.
The 29-year-old Austin social media manager is at 49 and counting, with a November wedding squeezing what’s left. One stretch got her 11 parks in seven days.
Three rules govern every stop: camp where camping is the draw, swim wherever swimming is allowed, and do whatever the park is best known for. That has meant 35-degree plunges in January and tent nights at 85 degrees.
Caprock Canyons ranks near the top of her favorites list so far, with red-rock cliffs and the state bison herd roaming loose. So does Daingerfield in East Texas, a spring-fed lake ringed by pines.
Keteler had camped exactly once before she turned 21.
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Laptop Fire Burns Passengers before Landing
A passenger’s laptop caught fire in the cabin of an American Airlines flight from Atlanta as it landed at DFW Airport Friday evening.
The pilot of Flight 2398 told the tower that four to five passengers had been burned and asked for medical crews on the ground.
The Airbus A321 was carrying 133 people. Flight attendants contained the device, and the plane taxied to the gate under its own power.
One person was treated at the scene and released. American Airlines confirmed smoke came from a customer’s device.
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Officer Commandeers Uber To Chase Suspect
A Houston police officer jumped into a stranger’s Uber and told the driver to go after a fleeing suspect.
It started Aug. 7 with a terroristic threat call. Police say a woman at an apartment pool with her children argued with a man who then threatened to shoot them.
Officers taking her statement tried to detain the man when he stepped outside. He slipped their grip and ran.
Driver Anthony Baines was stopped nearby when the suspect crossed in front of his car and an officer climbed in. “Go, go, go, go!” the officer yelled, according to Baines’ video.
Baines drove them around the block to the complex, where the officer got back in his own car. The suspect got away, and the case remains open.
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➤ Statewide: The Cook Political Report shifted the Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico from lean Republican to toss-up. (See Report)
➤ San Antonio: A driver led a Department of Public Safety trooper across the city early Saturday before crashing through a gate off Jones Maltsberger Road and onto a runway at San Antonio International Airport. Troopers arrested the 25-year-old and found a firearm in the car. (See Details)
➤ Terrell: State officials cut the ribbon Thursday on the Terrell Center for Youth, a $35 million, 30-bed psychiatric facility for foster teens ages 13 to 17. (See Details)
➤ Brenham: A small plane went down at Brenham Municipal Airport on Saturday, and Washington County EMS took two occupants to a hospital with minor injuries. Four fire departments and a HAZMAT team responded. (More)
➤ Southlake: A Dallas appeals court threw out most of Cindy Clemishire’s defamation claims against former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris, citing First Amendment limits on church governance. Her attorney, Jeff Leach, said he will appeal. (See Details)
➤ Wylie: Friends and teammates held a candlelight vigil on the Wylie Stadium field for Aiden Craig, an 18-year-old Marine recruit and 2026 Wylie High graduate who died after a medical emergency in training. (Read Story)
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➤ Nick Chubb, who opened last season as the Houston Texans’ lead running back, announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday. “Health is the real wealth,” he wrote on Instagram. (More)
➤ The Dallas Mavericks agreed to a contract buyout with Klay Thompson, clearing the way for the guard to sign a two-year deal worth nearly $13 million with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers. (More)
➤ Texas linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith was dismissed from the program Friday, one week after leaving the team to handle personal matters. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, Longhorns offensive lineman Cole Hutson remains eligible this season despite a federal appeals court stay blocking broader fifth-year eligibility. His return is protected by a separate agreement he reached with the NCAA. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | NFL | Golf | Tennis | WNBA | Little League World Series | Soccer
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For many inmates, receiving a Bible is a turning point. It opens the door to reflection, faith, and a renewed sense of direction during a difficult chapter of life.
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➤ EmmaGrace Olech, 18, of San Antonio won the varsity division of the 2026 Braille Challenge in Los Angeles, one of 50 finalists out of more than 2,000 entrants. She starts at Texas A&M this fall. (Read Story)
➤ West Houston Assistance Ministries puts homeless people in Energy Corridor hotels for two to four weeks while caseworkers line up housing and work. About 61% have landed permanent housing, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones said. (More)
➤ Houston Public Library marked the 100th birthday of the Julia Ideson Building on Saturday with tours, exhibits, and letterpress printing. The Spanish Renaissance Revival landmark opened in 1926 and now holds the city’s archives. (See Details)
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➤ Most Americans think eating sweets for breakfast is unhealthy. But according to Stanford researchers, there’s one delicious “dessert” that Costa Ricans in the famous “blue zone” there eat each morning. So, what’s the #1 “dessert” food that helps Costa Ricans live healthy, lean, and energetic past 100?
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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes. Clicking the links will take you directly to these stories:
➤ Student behavior is getting worse, and teachers are pointing the finger at parents, a new survey says. (Hear Details)
➤ Cuba’s power grid collapsed for the third time this month, leaving millions in the dark again. (Hear Episode)
➤ Gen Z is ditching the bar for the gym, and the numbers are striking. (Listen Now)
  
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Conde Nast Traveler just named the San Antonio Zoo one of the best in the world.
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How many Texas state parks have you visited?
- None yet
- Just a few
- A dozen or so
- I’ve lost count
Yesterday’s Results:
What’s the worst thing to say when it’s hot outside?
- “It could always be hotter.”: 31%
- “Hot enough for you?”: 27%
- “At least it’s a dry heat.”: 26%
- Other: 11%
- “It was hotter last year.”: 5%
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Which Texas town is the state-designated “Cowboy Capital of the World”?
Show me the answer
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