Good Morning! On this day in 1953, Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower of the United States and Adolfo Ruiz Cortines of Mexico commemorated the completion of Falcon International Reservoir on the Rio Grande. The town of Falcon was displaced by the massive reservoir.
A privately-owned Hill Country ranch with a historic climbing area is opening its property to the public for just a couple of days next week. Find out more about the rare opportunity here, and read more in Et Cetera.
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The “No Kings” protests began earlier this year to oppose the Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C., held June 14, which coincided with President Trump’s birthday.
Gov. Greg Abbott was one of several governors nationwide to order the state National Guard to a city ahead of the protests, sending the guard to Austin on Friday. You can find a video of the protests here.
Texas To Vote On 17 Constitutional Amendments
Seventeen constitutional amendments will be on the ballot for Texans on Nov. 4, including measures to limit state taxation, require citizenship for voting, and codify parental rights.
Among the measures on the ballot are proposals to prohibit the Texas legislature from imposing a tax on capital gains, to authorize judges to deny bail to offenders with serious felonies, and to bar the legislature from taxing securities transactions.
All amendments on the ballot passed both chambers with a two-thirds majority and need only a simple majority vote from Texas voters to be adopted. You can read a summary of each amendment on the ballot here.
List: Bargain Vacation Spots in Texas
Nine Texas cities ranked among the nation’s 30 most budget-friendly vacation spots, according to a recent report, giving the Lone Star State the most cities on the list.
Brownsville led the charge for Texas at No. 5 nationally with an average vacation cost of $1,336. Pearland and McAllen also cracked the top 10, ranking at Nos. 8 and 9, with average vacation costs of $1,362 and $1,405, respectively
The survey ranked cities across the country based on multiple criteria, factoring in total costs for meals, drinks, lodging, and airfare. You can see the full rankings here.
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➤ Statewide: Gov. Greg Abbott deployed Texas state emergency resources to Alaska to aid ongoing flood recovery efforts. (More)
➤ Houston: The Wings Over Houston Airshow returned this weekend without the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, grounded by the federal government shutdown that halted nonessential military events nationwide. (More)
➤ North Texas: Eden Green, a high-tech farming company, will lay off about 100 employees after announcing the closure of its Cleburne facility. (More)
➤ Travis County: A fast-moving wildfire burned 36 acres near Highway 183 and FM 812 south of Austin-Bergstrom Airport on Friday before crews fully contained it, with no injuries or damage reported. (More)
➤ Corpus Christi: Heritage Park hosts the 64th Annual Texas Jazz Festival today, offering free admission and live music for all ages. (More)
➤ Fort Worth: The City of Fort Worth announced Fire Chief Jim Davis, who has led the Fort Worth Fire Department since 2018, will resign on Oct. 31. (More)
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➤ The Dallas Cowboys host the Washington Commanders today on FOX’s Game of the Week, aiming to improve to 2-1 in the division as Washington battles key receiver injuries. (See Preview)
➤ Baylor fell 42-36 to TCU after a weather delay of more than two hours, and North Texas beat UTSA 55-17 in another in-state matchup. (See Scores)
➤ No. 7 Texas Tech lost 26-22 at Arizona State—its first loss of the season—despite scoring two late touchdowns. SMU beat Clemson 35-24 at Death Valley. (See Scores)
➤ No. 21 Texas and Houston both won on walk-off field goals, and No. 4 Texas A&M held off Arkansas in a 45-42 shootout to remain unbeaten. (See Scores)
➤ Nike is planning to release a Dallas Cowboys colorway of the Nike Air Diamond Turf sneaker later this year with a price tag of $155. (See Photos)
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Produced by the Texas State Historical Association, the upcoming 2026-2027 edition is truly out of this world. This essential resource includes a journey through the history and future of space in Texas, highlights the Heritage Trails Program, and offers a helpful travel guide. Plus, there are hundreds of updated tables, maps, and facts for all ages.
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➤ Inks Ranch, a privately owned historic climbing site in the Hill Country, will open to the public for one weekend, from Oct. 24-26. (More)
➤ A Texas Powerball player, who won a piece of the $1.7 billion jackpot, revealed they chose one of the winning numbers by mistake. (More)
➤ The Greek FUNstival returns to San Antonio after more than a decade, offering plenty of baklava and authentic Greek sights, sounds, and aromas through today. (More)
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‘No Kings’ Protests Seen Across Texas
