Good Morning! On this day in 1968, longtime Houston Texans radio broadcaster Andre Ware was born in Galveston. In 1989, he won the Heisman Trophy as the quarterback for the Houston Cougars and was selected with the No. 7 pick by the Detroit Lions in the 1990 NFL Draft.
Yelp released its first-ever list of the nation’s best sandwich shops, and 13 in Texas made the cut. Check out the list here, and see today’s Roundup for highlights on the best in the state.
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Redistricting Plan Unveiled
State Rep. Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) filed a redistricting plan yesterday that would likely add five seats to the state’s Republican delegation in Congress, as President Donald Trump has requested.
Republicans currently hold 25 seats in the U.S. House, while Democrats hold 12. Another Democrat-leaning district is vacant.
The proposed map eliminates Democrat-held seats in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and South Texas by adding Republican-leaning voters in adjoining districts. Trump won each of the proposed Republican-leaning districts by at least 10% last November.
Democrats have considered leaving the state in an effort to stop Republicans from approving a new map. Attorney General Ken Paxton has threatened to arrest absent lawmakers, and House members who don’t show up would incur daily fines of $500. Democrat donors have reportedly offered to pay the fines.
A hearing on the plan is scheduled for tomorrow. Dave’s Redistricting App, a website that allows users to create their own proposed maps, shows the partisan breakdown of the current and proposed district maps.
Screwworm Within 400 Miles of Texas
The parasitic New World screwworm has been reported less than 400 miles from McAllen, raising alarms that it could spread to Texas in as little as four months.
On Monday, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn told his colleagues that a screwworm outbreak could cost Texas livestock producers up to $1 billion and the general economy $3.7 billion. Consumers would likely see even higher beef prices.
Treatment remedies for infected cattle have jumped in price, prompting some Mexican ranchers to resort to pouring gasoline on their livestock to kill the larvae. An infection can kill a cow within a week. The screwworm also poses a threat to wildlife and has infected humans on occasion.
The federal government is building a facility for the production of sterile male flies at the former Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County and funding the expansion of a similar facility in Mexico. In May, the Screwworm Coalition of Texas was organized to provide information about efforts to combat the parasite’s spread.
Texas Sandwich Shops Among Nation’s Best
Thirteen Texas sandwich shops are among the top 100 in the nation, according to a recently released Yelp list. Three are in the top 10.
Tony’s Italian Delicatessen in Montgomery got the No. 4 ranking. Its sandwiches are named after famous real or fictional Italian-Americans. A favorite among customers is the Stallone, which has ham, capicola, soppressata, and salami.
At the No. 7 spot is Hugs Cafe in McKinney, a nonprofit that employs people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The popular Peach Gobbler has turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese, and peach chutney.
Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy in San Antonio was ranked No. 9. Owner Aleem Chaudhry claims his Philly cheesesteak is the “best this side of the Mississippi.” See the full list here.
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➤ Waco: City officials held a public information session Tuesday night for residents to learn about a proposed downtown redevelopment project that would transform 100 acres along the Brazos River into a mixed-use area within the next 20 years. (More)
➤ Bexar County: The Texas Commission on Jail Standards informed the sheriff’s office that the county jail is out of compliance with multiple standards, including one requiring inmates to have access to a common area for at least one hour a day. (See Details)
➤ Frisco: A Collin County judge issued a gag order for all parties in the case of 18-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who is charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet in April. Anthony’s trial is scheduled for next June. (More)
➤ Brazos County: Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to terminate a contract for the study and design of an Inner East Loop that would have bypassed Bryan and College Station. The project, first proposed in 2022, would have affected many landowners along the route. (More)
➤ Lubbock: Construction has begun on a new $121 million state mental health hospital. The 50-bed maximum-security hospital is expected to be completed in 2027. (See Rendering)
➤ Tyler: David Bearden, 28, and Emily Bearden, 27, were arrested Monday after they allegedly left their children—ages 10, five, two, and five weeks—alone in a car for nearly an hour while they were shopping at a local Walmart. (More)
➤ Houston: A new poll shows 27% of likely voters are undecided in the race to succeed the late U.S. Rep Sylvester Turner in Congress. Four candidates—three Democrats and one Republican—garnered between 14% and 19% support. (See Details)
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➤ UT-Dallas abruptly cut its track, field, and cross country programs this week due to budget constraints, leaving student-athletes little time to transfer before the fall semester kicks off. (More)
➤ The University of Houston unveiled its new $130 million football training facility to the team this week. It boasts a 20,000-square-foot weight room, revamped locker rooms, and 14 reserved suites at TDECU Stadium. (See Photos)
➤ The Dallas Mavericks hired former Timberwolves executive Ethan Casson for the newly created role of team president, allowing CEO Rick Welts to focus on the team’s “transition from a basketball organization to a sports and entertainment company operating our own venue.” (More)
➤ Baylor and TCU have the most challenging football schedules in the Big 12 this year, according to CBS Sports. Texas Tech’s and Houston’s schedules are ranked 14th and 15th most difficult, respectively. (More)
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➤ Houston-based CenterPoint Energy plans to hire 800 employees over the next five years to meet the state’s growing power demand. The figure includes 200 new lineworkers by the end of 2025. (More)
➤ Amazon is building a new distribution center in Terrell that’s expected to create over 1,000 jobs. (More)
➤ Centurion American Development Group of Farmers Branch plans to build 1,200 homes on 550 acres of the master-planned Preston Harbor community near Lake Texoma. (See Details)
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Redistricting Plan Unveiled
