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Sunday, November 15, 2026
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Good Morning! On this day in 1836, Lorenzo de Zavala, the first vice president of the Republic of Texas, died of pneumonia. He fell ill after his rowboat capsized in Buffalo Bayou.
In case you missed it on Flyover Focus, we counted down the 10 dog breeds that make the best pets, and America’s most popular breed didn’t even crack the list. Golden retrievers, poodles, huskies, Great Danes, only some of them survived the cut. We weighed temperament, health, trainability, and yes, how much hair ends up on your couch. So does your four-legged friend’s breed make the top 10, and is the winner really that hard to argue with? Tune in here!
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 Texas Maternal Death Rate Falls
A new state report shows Texas’ maternal death rate has returned to near pre-pandemic levels, though mental health conditions have become the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths.
Excluding COVID-19 deaths, the rate fell to 20.5 deaths per 100,000 births in 2024, down from 23.5 in 2021.
The share of deaths involving suicide or homicide nearly quadrupled, from 5% to 19%, while obesity’s role as a factor fell by more than half. More than three-quarters were deemed preventable.
The review skipped 2022 and 2023, the first full years under the state’s abortion restrictions, and was released later than its original Sept. 1 target. State officials said the committee jumped ahead to 2024 to keep its data current.
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SpaceX Catches Starship for First Time
SpaceX caught its Starship spacecraft with the Starbase launch tower’s mechanical arms on Saturday, a first for the rocket’s upper stage and a key step toward full reuse.
The ship spent about 22.5 hours aloft, becoming only the second Starship to reach orbit and releasing 26 Starlink satellites.
But the Super Heavy booster scrapped its tower return minutes after launch and self-destructed over the Gulf of America, ending SpaceX’s bid to catch both halves.
SpaceX said early signs point to a low-fuel alarm, and engineers are still pinning down the cause.
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Cold Front Soaks Texas, Chill Follows
A cold front moving across Texas is bringing widespread rain and storms today ahead of a sharp cooldown.
Houston could see 1 to 2 inches of rain, with locally heavier totals into tonight. The threat of severe weather is low, but strong winds can’t be ruled out.
North Texas could see about an inch of rain, with the heaviest falling this morning. Highs in Dallas-Fort Worth will struggle to reach the low 50s, and gusty winds will make tonight’s lows in the 40s feel even colder.
In San Antonio, the strongest storms are expected east of the city, with gusty winds and small hail possible. Monday turns colder, with a high near 58, before a gradual warm-up and another rain chance late in the week.
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➤ Fort Worth: Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $2.24 million grant to Tarrant County College to train 1,000 new and current Cummings Electrical employees as electricians and electrician helpers. (More)
➤ Baytown: A construction crew struck a natural gas line on Saturday morning, forcing nearby businesses to evacuate and closing an intersection for several hours. (More)
➤ Houston: CenterPoint Energy’s delivery fees now account for roughly half of a typical Houston electric bill, up from 25% in 2003, raising questions about how state regulations have contributed to rising electricity costs. (Read Story)
➤ Austin: Dr. Desmar Walkes will take over as interim EMS medical director following the resignation of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Escott, who will remain for several months to assist with the transition. (See Details)
➤ Buckholts: OpenAI and SB Energy awarded $1 million to Buckholts ISD, a rural district with just over 100 students, to expand AI, cybersecurity, and technology courses and internships as SB Energy builds a nearby data center. (More)
➤ San Antonio: A 4-year-old Floresville boy went viral after singing God Bless America to a bald eagle named Chinook during a San Antonio Zoo field trip. (See Video)
➤ East Texas: Families are keeping a cherished holiday tradition alive by gathering to make tamales, a time-consuming process that brings generations together around recipes passed down through the years. (Read Story)
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➤ Arch Manning overcame three interceptions to find Raleek Brown for a 4-yard touchdown pass with two seconds left, lifting No. 6 Texas to a 22-21 road win over No. 21 LSU. (Watch Play)
➤ No. 12 Texas Tech entered Saturday night’s matchup at No. 25 Oklahoma State pursuing a Big 12 title game berth, facing a Cowboys team led by former Red Raiders offensive coordinator Eric Morris. (See Details)
➤ TCU beat Kansas State 20-10 to move within one win of bowl eligibility. SMU was blown out 49-7 by No. 13 Wake Forest, Texas A&M lost 22-7 to No. 8 Tennessee, and Baylor fell 28-7 to No. 10 BYU. (See Scores)
➤ No. 14 Houston squandered a 20-7 lead in Friday’s 42-32 loss at Colorado, dealing a blow to its College Football Playoff hopes. (More)
➤ No. 1 SMU will face No. 12 North Carolina for the ACC men’s soccer tournament title today after beating Syracuse 3-0 on Thursday to reach the Mustangs’ second consecutive conference final. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | NHL | NBA | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer
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➤ A Sugar Land animal services officer responding to a report of a sick alligator discovered the supposed reptile was actually an inflatable pool float, giving the department a good laugh. (See Gator)
➤ Belton’s Heritage Park Disc Golf Course earned a 2026 Municipal Excellence Award after volunteers and city staff redesigned three holes using existing park funds, helping course usage more than double since 2024. (More)
➤ New Braunfels’ 65th annual Wurstfest wraps up today with free admission all day, waiving the usual entry fee charged before 3 p.m. on closing Sunday. (More)
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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, straight from the heart of the country.
➤ A wiring upgrade mishap brought America’s air traffic system to a standstill, and triggering thousands of cancellations. (Hear More)
➤ A $180 million Van Gogh auction was thrown into uncertainty when the painting’s dark World War II history resurfaced. (Listen Now)
➤ Forget cooking Thanksgiving dinner! These 13 restaurants are offering holiday feasts with everything from prime rib to unlimited seafood. (Podcast Available)
  
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A little girl in Texas gets a special surprise from her Navy dad at school after a nine-month deployment. Our thanks to all of our veterans this week for their sacrificial service.
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