Good morning! On this day in 1931, Christopher B. “Stubb” Stubblefield was born in Navasota. One of 13 children born to an East Texas Baptist preacher, he served in the Army during the Korean War and later opened Stubb’s Bar-B-Q in Lubbock in 1968. Stubb’s Bar-B-Q sauce is widely distributed in grocery stores, and he was posthumously inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2019.
After a three-day delay, SpaceX launched its eighth Starship test flight yesterday afternoon. The reusable Super Heavy booster was caught by the “chopstick” arms on the launch tower, but the Starship rocket blew up over the Bahamas.
We’re sponsored today by New Sapience, offering an investment opportunity in AI technology.
Tesla is planning to open a new 600,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Brookshire to build its large-scale Megapack batteries. The company already operates Megafactories in China, California, and Nevada.
Waller County approved an incentive agreement with the company for a combined $227 million in facility improvements, manufacturing equipment, and distribution equipment. Records indicate the plant could employ 1,500 workers within three years.
A company representative said the facility will be able to produce 10,000 Megapacks a year, each with the capacity to power 3,600 homes for an hour.
Tesla recently opened a lithium refinery in Corpus Christi and plans to add five million square feet to its Austin manufacturing campus by the end of the year.
Plano Police Uncover Murder-For-Hire Plot
A Plano police detective uncovered a murder-for-hire plot during an investigation into package thefts and vehicle burglaries, potentially saving the lives of two people.
While off duty, C. McEntire, a 24-year veteran of the Plano Police Department, ran into the 38-year-old burglary suspect Michael McCloud at a restaurant McCloud was known to frequent. Unaware that McEntire was a police officer, McCloud “started talking about his ex-girlfriend and that he needed a silencer to take care of her and her new boyfriend.”
McEntire told McCloud he could help and put him in touch with an undercover ATF agent. McCloud was arrested after sharing he was looking for someone to kill the two. He recently pleaded guilty to the federal charge of murder for hire, and he faces 15 years to life in prison.
In January, McEntire was honored with a service award for his work on the case. “Detective McEntire’s investigative insight, determination, and effective communication played a crucial role in preventing a capital murder,” said a statement from the department.
SXSW Kicks Off
The annual South By Southwest (SXSW) festival kicks off in Austin today. It will feature film showings, musical performances, discussions on culture and current events, and a slew of new tech products. Officials expect close to half a million people to visit the downtown area by the end of the festival next Saturday.
Earlier this week, University of Texas quarterback Arch Manning took a ride in a Waymo robotaxi—which is launching its service in Austin in connection with SXSW—with Arch’s father, Cooper, and grandfather, Archie, to promote the company’s newly expanded service. “It drives a lot better than Arch did last night coming from the airport. That was the worst,” Archie said in the Waymo ad.
While festival passes range from $995 for a music badge to $2,295 for an all-access badge, many events are open to the public at no cost, including Dubai’s Museum of the Future, NASA’s CreateSpace, and the Whataburger Museum of Art. Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, are also scheduled to host a discussion on “sharing our stories.”
Time’s Running Out: Invest in Founders with $350M in Exits Combined
What do a rocket scientist, a physicist, an astronaut, and the co-inventor of the desktop PC have in common? They’re all pioneering the next step in AI together.
It’s called Synthetic Intelligence, which is when a machine truly thinks and learns. And you have just 3 weeks left to invest in the company behind it, New Sapience, while they’re private.
Here’s why you should take advantage of this now:
The New Sapience team has $350M in exits and 100 patents combined.
The CEO of Google said this type of AI is more important than fire or electricity.
Their potential market is huge—anyone with a smartphone, over 8 billion people.
While ChatGPT and other large language models are just rearranging words, this is an opportunity to blaze the trail for a machine that truly thinks like a human.
➤ Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) was censured by the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday for his outburst during President Trump’s address to Congress Tuesday evening, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans in support of the resolution. (More)
➤ Hunt County: A Border Patrol surveillance blimp that broke free of its tether on South Padre Island on Monday was recovered by federal agents after crashing Wednesday. “Nobody knew what it was,” said a local resident. (Watch Video)
➤ Port Arthur: Sixty-four workers were taken to local hospitals following a chain reaction crash involving three charter buses Wednesday afternoon. The workers were being transported from local plants. (More)
➤ San Antonio: The limestone quarry used to build the Alamo in the early 1700s was discovered during excavation for a new gorilla exhibit at the San Antonio Zoo. (See Details)
➤ Williamson County is suing the Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation, alleging it is exploiting a loophole by building tax-exempt developments outside its jurisdiction. Legislation has been filed in both the Texas House and Senate to confine such organizations to work in their districts. (See Details)
➤ Tarrant County: A bomb threat that forced the evacuation of three schools in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD on Wednesday was not credible, according to police. Classes resumed at the schools yesterday. (More)
➤ Midland: Zebra mussels are clogging the city’s water system, indicating the invasive species have spread to the Permian Basin. Mussels are known to become attached to boats, trailers, and fishing gear. (More)
Enjoy reading The Texas Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family.
➤ Newly acquired Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker suffered an oblique injury during batting practice Wednesday and will get an MRI to learn the extent of the injury. (More)
➤ Dallas Cowboys legendary offensive lineman Zack Martin held his official retirement press conference on Wednesday. In an emotional speech, Martin said that it was “an absolute privilege to run out of the tunnel every Sunday and give this city everything I had.” (More)
➤ The San Antonio Spurs have become the first team in NBA history to post 20+ assists in 200 consecutive games. (More)
➤ Prepare your home for spring with GutterWand, the ultimate solution for effortless gutter maintenance. This innovative tool allows you to clean gutters safely from the ground, eliminating the need for ladders. Its telescoping design reaches up to 12 feet, effectively removing debris and ensuring proper water flow. Enjoy a cleaner, safer home environment this season with GutterWand.
➤ The Japanese parent company of Irving-based 7-Eleven is planning an initial public offering of its North American convenience store business to counter a $47 billion takeover bid by Circle K’s parent company. (More)
➤ News of Amtrak’s solicitation for a development partner has elicited reactions from both advocates and opponents of its proposed high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas. (See Details)
➤ Siemens plans to invest $285 million in new manufacturing facilities for electrical products in Fort Worth and Pomona, California. The company expects to employ 900 workers at the two plants. (More)
Flying together with our sponsor
➤ This rare, limited-time travel credit card offer is turning heads. This could be the best travel offer of 2025—but it could be gone soon. Earn 75,000 points and an additional $250 toward travel when you spend $4,000 on purchases within three months from account opening. That’s worth $1,000 toward travel, which is hard to pass up. (Click Here To Learn More)
Flying together with our sponsor
The Biggest Problem With AI
Today’s artificial intelligence makes mistakes. That’s because machines can’t learn or think the way humans do. This is about to change thanks to New Sapience.
New Sapience is creating what they call “Synthetic Intelligence” that truly comprehends language and explains its reasoning. And the potential here is staggering. The CEO of Google said this type of AI is more important than fire or electricity. Become a New Sapience shareholder before the opportunity ends on March 27.
This is a paid advertisement for New Sapience’s Regulation CF Offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.newsapience.com/
➤ The state’s tallest roller coaster—the 250-foot Titan at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington—is being repainted red, white, and blue. Ten workers will apply 800 gallons of paint over the course of several months. (Watch Video)
➤ Kelly McRae, a 49-year-old woman from The Colony, whose lone kidney is only functioning at 3%, has launched a social media campaign and paid for a billboard to find a matching donor. “I really believe that somebody out there will be my hero and save my life,” said McRae. (See Photo)
➤ Angel Lucio, a senior at Ferris High School, rescued an opponent who was drowning during a golf tournament last week. The other student had slipped while trying to retrieve his ball from a water obstacle and didn’t know how to swim. “I didn’t think about it; I just jumped in,” said Lucio. (More)
Flying together with our sponsor
➤ Upgrade your gear with Stanley Mugs and Tumblers—the trusted name in durable drinkware and outdoor essentials. Whether it’s bottles, mugs, or tumblers, enjoy top-quality craftsmanship built to last. Get 20% off your first order and experience the perfect blend of style and performance. Shop now and save!
Tesla Megafactory Coming to Texas
