City of Austin Blasted Over $1.1 Million Rebrand

The City of Austin faced backlash after unveiling a $1.1 million logo redesign to replace its 1916 seal, which officials said no longer reflects the city’s values and mission.

The redesign, announced two months before a proposed property tax hike amid a record deficit, followed the City Council’s approval of a $564,000 contract with design firm Pentagram.

The remainder of the $1.1 million allocated for the rebrand will pay for advertising, branded materials, and new staff to manage the branding.

Among the redesign critics was U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, who criticized the city’s move in light of the recent Cracker Barrel rebranding effort. You can see the new logo unveiled by Austin here.

Texas Bracing For Flash Flooding

Gov. Greg Abbott mobilized Texas emergency management resources Saturday as moisture from Hurricane Lorena was expected to bring dangerous flash flooding across parts of the state.

Lorena and a stalled front will converge over Texas this weekend into early next week, leading to possible rainfall rates of 2–3 inches per hour.

Downpours capable of producing flash flooding will be most common in West and South Texas. The Texas Hill Country, lying within the higher-risk zone for this event, is especially vulnerable to flash flooding.

Texans are encouraged to follow instructions from local officials, make an emergency plan, and build a kit containing emergency supplies. You can see a map of the projected trajectory of the storm here.

Houston Company Faces Dumping Charges

A Houston-based company faces felony charges for pollution after being accused of dumping 100 gallons of coconut moisturizer into the White Oak Bayou.

Immacule Lab Corporation, a cosmetics manufacturer, was investigated by the office of Harris County Constable Pct. 1 after area residents reported their findings of a strange substance in the Harris County bayou.

Investigators found the same substance from the bayou inside a nearby facility, and confirmed with the facility manager that a bad batch of the substance was discharged into the bayou without a permit.

The Constable’s office claimed the maximum punishment for the offense is a $10,000 fine and 10 years in prison. You can see a photo of the coconut lotion in the White Oak Bayou here.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Greg Abbott signed two measures into law Friday aimed at enhancing summer camp safety and better protecting Texans from catastrophic flooding. (More)

➤ Laredo: A man pleaded guilty in a federal court in San Antonio to four counts for illegally obtaining hundreds of firearms and smuggling them to Mexico in support of the Cartel Del Noreste. (More)

➤ Dallas: A Dallas County judge extended Rodeo Dallas’ temporary restraining order just hours before the bar was set to reopen. (More)

➤ El Paso: Firefighters battled a large fire that broke out near Deanna Davenport Elementary School in far West El Paso County. (See Video)

➤ Corpus Christi: The city broke ground on a 90,000-square-foot entertainment venue featuring 100 arcade games, 22 bowling lanes, and multiple sports bars with giant screens. (See Concept Photos)

➤ Denton: Winds reaching 75 mph damaged several hangars and airplanes at Denton Enterprise Airport on Friday evening. (See Photos)

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➤ Texas quarterback Arch Manning rebounded from last week’s loss with four touchdown passes and a 20-yard scoring run in a 38-7 win over San Jose State. (Game Recap)

➤ Texas A&M beat Utah State 44-22 on Saturday, overcoming a scare when quarterback Marcel Reed left in the third quarter after an awkward fall, though coach Mike Elko later said Reed is fine. (Game Recap) 

➤ Behren Morton threw three touchdown passes, and defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard returned an interception 55 yards as No. 24 Texas Tech rolled past Kent State 62-14 on Saturday. (Game Recap) 

➤ The Houston Texans will play their first game of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday at 4:25 ET against the Los Angeles Rams, posing an early test for Houston’s strong defense. (More)

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➤ An endangered snail kite, native to Central and South America and known for its snail-only diet, was spotted in Fort Bend County. (See Bird)

➤ A San Antonio resident won $1 million playing the Texas Lottery’s Premier Play scratch ticket, purchased at Mariposa Groceries, and has chosen to remain anonymous. (More)

➤ A bright red dumpster outside a Houston movie theater gained online attention after moviegoers left graffiti-style film reviews on its sides. (See Photos)

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