Friday, July 25, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1974, Galveston’s historic Ashton Villa was opened to the public. One of the first brick structures in Texas, the home was built in 1859 by James Moreau Brown, then-owner of the largest hardware store west of the Mississippi.

Paul McCartney is coming to San Antonio in October. Check out the details here, and let us know if you’d like to see him perform in today’s Poll.

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Hearing Reveals Flood Response Challenges

Lawmakers heard more than 11 hours of testimony on the deadly July 4 flash floods during a meeting at the Capitol on Wednesday. Local officials were not invited to attend the committee hearing, but panel members will meet with them next week during a hearing in Kerr County.

State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) said lawmakers would not “armchair quarterback or attempt to assign blame” but rather aim to “find constructive policy solutions.”

Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd said first responders have been hindered by incompatible radio systems and confusion about who should take the lead at the local level. He also said there should be minimum qualifications or training requirements for emergency management coordinators.

Gov. Greg Abbott has tasked lawmakers with providing relief to flood victims, improving early warning systems and emergency communications, and streamlining regulations pertaining to disaster preparation and recovery.

Texan Sues After Girlfriend Receives Abortion Pills

A Galveston man is suing a California doctor in federal court for allegedly mailing abortion pills to his girlfriend, who has terminated two pregnancies since last September and became pregnant again in May.

The lawsuit aims to challenge California’s so-called “shield law” that provides legal protection to doctors who ship abortion pills to women in states where they are illegal.

Jerry Rodriguez is seeking an injunction and $75,000 in damages from Dr. Remy Coeytaux. He is represented by the architect of a 2021 state law that allows private citizens to sue anyone who “aids or abets” an abortion.

Since the Supreme Court allowed states to ban abortions, the number of abortions in the U.S. has increased, and an average of 2,800 Texans receive abortion pills in the mail each month.

Battleship Texas Gets New Home

The 111-year-old Battleship Texas officially has a new home after nine months of negotiations between the foundation that manages the historic vessel and the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees.

The 1914 dreadnought, the last surviving battleship to serve in World War I and World War II, will be berthed in a slip at Pier 15, close to one of the port’s three cruise ship terminals and a fourth that’s currently under construction.

The agreement requires the foundation to establish a $1 million reserve fund, carry sufficient insurance, and develop a mooring system that can withstand 19 feet of floodwaters and winds of up to 160 miles per hour.

The battleship was previously moored near the San Jacinto Monument on the Houston Ship Channel, but it has been undergoing repairs at a dry dock in Galveston since 2022.

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Analysts Project This Stock Could Reach $10 a Share. You Can Still Invest for $3.25 Per Unit.

Worksport’s stock recently hit $4.29 on the Nasdaq.

Some Wall Street analysts say it could reach $10.33 within a year—140% higher.

But you can still purchase units for $3.25.

It’s through an offer you won’t find on the Nasdaq.

Right now, they’re giving investors the chance to buy investment units at a fixed price of $3.25.

Each unit gives you one convertible preferred share (with an 8% dividend) and one warrant to purchase another common share.

That’s up to two shares.

And yes, you can buy the units at $3.25, immediately convert your preferred share, and then sell the converted common share.

The company has already made a name for itself selling truck covers. Every 100 dealers they sign represents millions of dollars in potential revenue, and their truck tonneau cover business has already signed more than 400 dealers, up 4X since the start of 2025.

They just announced a 50% production increase and 2X margin growth in the last five months.

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Worksport is combining their solar truck covers with battery systems to launch a flagship mobile power system later this year. It can power everything from emergency response to construction sites to camping.

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➤ Gov. Greg Abbott has added Edwards, Kinney, Real, and Schleicher counties to the state’s flood disaster declaration, bringing the total to 30. He also asked President Trump to add nine counties to the federal disaster declaration so that they can receive FEMA aid. (See Details)

➤ Austin: Texas Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton has three homes designated as primary residences and two properties with homestead exemptions, according to a review of mortgage documents and tax records. (More)

➤ Fort Worth: A female gas station clerk was rescued shortly after being kidnapped at gunpoint Monday night thanks to a location-sharing app that allowed police to track her phone. A 25-year-old suspect was arrested. (More)

➤ Progreso: Former mayor Gerardo “Jerry” Alanis has been sentenced to four years in prison for participating in a drug trafficking operation during his time in office. His brother—a former school board president—and another former mayor were previously sentenced for their roles in the scheme. (More)

➤ Dallas: Rebecca Phillips, 67, was arrested at Love Field on Tuesday after she falsely claimed there was a bomb in her luggage, prompting officials to order everyone off her flight. Prior to the incident, Phillips had been removed from the aircraft because she was intoxicated. (More)

➤ Franklin: Authorities are investigating a series of cattle thefts in multiple counties during the last month. The thieves appear to be targeting yearlings and unmarked calves. (More)

➤ Kerr County: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has begun distributing more than $60 million in donations for flood victims. Some residents have expressed frustration with the pace of debris removal. (More)

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➤ Baylor men’s basketball beat Lithuania 72-64 yesterday in the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games. They’ll play Brazil on Saturday for a chance to win a gold medal for the United States. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Texas Tech women’s basketball plays China this afternoon in the FISU women’s gold medal match. (More)

➤ Christian Walker’s ninth-inning RBI propelled the Astros to a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, their 60th of the season. (See Hit)

➤ Needville Little League is headed to the Junior League World Series in Michigan next month after beating China Spring Little League to win the Southwest Region tournament on Wednesday. In 2023, the team finished fourth in the Little League World Series. (More)

➤ Major League Soccer defeated Liga MX of Mexico 3-1 in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday in Austin. (More)

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➤ American Airlines generated a record $14.4 billion in revenue during the second quarter. Meanwhile, Southwest’s revenue of $7.2 billion is 1.5% less than the same period last year, although it generated more than analysts predicted from bag fees. (More)

➤ Chevron is cutting 575 jobs at Hess Tower in Houston following its $53 billion acquisition of New York-based Hess Corporation. (More)

➤ Defense contractor Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of Raytheon parent company RTX, is investing $57 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Richardson. The expansion, which is being funded in part by a $3.7 million grant from the state, is expected to create 570 jobs. (More)

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Some Wall Street analysts give this stock a 140% one-year growth target—projecting a $10.33 share price from the recent $4.29.

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Worksport’s truck tonneau cover business is on track for over $20 million in revenue and 30% margins by year-end. Revenue is up 455% year over year.

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➤ A group of students with the Center for Electromechanics at UT Austin drove three hydrogen-powered vehicles to Houston last month for the Hydrogen Technology Expo. The Toyota Mirais made the 365-mile round trip with a quarter tank of fuel remaining. (See Photos)

➤ Texas A&M mascot Reveille X had her right eye removed this week after the border collie was diagnosed with glaucoma. She’s expected to make a full recovery by the start of football season. (More)

➤ Mohammad Alqawasmi, the owner of a gelato shop in Plano, is one of 10 finalists to qualify for an international gelato competition’s North American championship next month. The top three contestants will advance to the Gelato Festival World Masters finals in Italy. (See Details)

➤ Jellyfish-like creatures known as blue buttons are washing up on Texas beaches. The colorful creatures are actually hydroids, colonies of tiny animals that float on the ocean’s surface and feed on plankton. (See Photos)

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