Lottery Dispute Ends in Settlement

The Texas Lottery Commission agreed to pay a woman $45.89 million to settle a lawsuit over its denial of her $83.5 million jackpot payout.

Kristen Moriarty, who picked all six numbers for an $83.5 million jackpot, was denied her winnings after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick visited the store where she bought the ticket.

Lottery officials subsequently refused to provide Moriarty her winnings, citing the pending investigation, which prompted Moriarty to sue the Commission’s Executive Director.

Moriarty was awarded $45.89 million on Wednesday, two days before the scheduled hearing in court. You can find the full settlement here.

Firefighting Goes Autonomous

With $60 million in funding, the partnership’s goal is to convert traditional UH-60 Blackhawks into AI-powered aircrafts that can fight fires without a pilot. The choppers will be able to carry out water drops, supply deliveries, and aerial surveillance in places too risky for human crews.

The helicopters will be developed and tested over the next two years and will involve several emergency response teams from across the state. Read the full story here.

Miracle Baby Goes Home

A baby born at 22 weeks and five days in Houston defied the odds, graduating from the neonatal intensive care unit and heading home healthy with her parents.

Ada Bishop, who was born at The Woman’s Hospital of Texas and was later transferred to Texas Children’s Hospital, was born at just 1 pound, 4 ounces. She was transferred to the NICU to receive specialized care after birth, including a tracheostomy.

The intensive care allowed Bishop to develop healthily over the course of nearly a year, until her release. You can see a video of her special graduation ceremony here.

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➤ Statewide: A Texas House panel advanced proposed congressional maps Saturday that boost GOP prospects in 2026, affecting districts in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and the Rio Grande Valley. (More)

➤ Also statewide: Sam’s Club recalled 22 lots of freeze-dried fruit distributed to 43 states, including Texas, for bacterial contamination. (See Photos)

➤ San Antonio: A horror-themed bookstore opened in the historic district, featuring spine-chilling novels, fun merch, and collectibles. (See Photos)

➤ Austin: The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a second warning to the Austin Aquarium after multiple animal attacks on customers. (More)

➤ Harris County: A deputy is under investigation after posting a viral TikTok in a uniform that raised concerns over professional conduct. (More)

➤ Grapevine: A commercial work truck plunged off a Highway 121 bridge in Grapevine after a Friday morning crash, sending both drivers to the hospital with serious injuries. (See Photos)

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➤ Dallas Wings superstar rookie Paige Bueckers suffered an injury during the team’s 88-78 loss to the Indiana Fever, though it is not expected to cause her to miss time. (More) 

➤ The Dallas Cowboys signed veteran offensive lineman La’el Collins, who started 71 of 74 games during his six seasons with the team after signing in 2015. (More)

➤ Texas football senior punter Jack Bouwmeester was named to the preseason watch list for the Ray Guy Award, which recognizes the nation’s top FBS punter. (More)

➤ Texas A&M kicker Randy Bond was named to the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Preseason Watch List, which recognizes the nation’s top kicker. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | PGA | LPGA | NASCAR

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➤ A Fort Worth man won a year’s supply of Dr. Pepper as part of the museum’s 34th anniversary celebration. (See Photos)

➤ Marketgoers in South Texas got a surprise when NFL Hall of Famer Drew Pearson stopped by Staples Street Meat Market in Corpus Christi. (See Photos)

➤ The El Paso Chamber will honor victims of a 2019 Walmart shooting by flashing the Star on the Mountain 23 times tonight and leaving it lit overnight as a tribute. (More)

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Could you drink a year’s supply of Dr Pepper?

1. Yes
2. No

Yesterday’s Results:

For household products like tissues, do you prefer name brands or generics?

1. Brands: 46%
2. Whatever’s cheaper: 28%
3. Generic: 14%
4. Don’t care: 12%

In what year did Texas pass a law allowing astronauts to vote from space?

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