Good Morning! On this day in 1916, Florence Griswold assembled a group of women at a luncheon at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio. Together they organized the Pan American Round Table “to provide mutual knowledge and understanding and friendship among the peoples of the Western Hemisphere, and to foster all movements affecting the women and children of the Americas.”
Galveston’s newest cruise terminal is nearing completion. Check out the details in our Et Cetera section. What do you want to do for your next vacation? Let us know in today’s Poll and hit reply to tell us about your favorite vacation experience.
If you’ve been looking for a ground-floor energy play with real momentum—not hype—this move by today’s sponsor, EnergyX, could be one of the most compelling investment stories of the decade.
Take The Flyover with you. Busy day? Listen to our daily 15-minute podcast while commuting, cooking, or walking the dog—your Flyover fix, anywhere.
The Flyover: From a Kitchen Table Idea to a National Movement
Two years ago, our founder, Guy Short, sat at his kitchen table, frustrated by the intentional bias dominating the news. That day, he came up with a bold idea:
Common-sense news for common-sense Americans.
What started with 47 readers now reaches over 3 million Americans every day.
Today, The Flyover publishes nine state editions, 61 newsletters weekly, and The Flyover Podcast, streaming seven days a week—and unlike most start-ups, we’re already profitable.
Readers Turned Owners
Since August, more than 1,450 readers have invested nearly $2.5 million to support our growth. Their support has powered:
Over 3 million total Flyover readers
Texas Flyover nearing 500,000 readers
Florida Flyover up 32%
Record-breaking podcast and YouTube growth
The Future of News
While legacy media downsizes and chases clicks, The Flyover is growing—hiring, innovating, and earning trust.
We’re not just a media company—we’re a movement to restore honesty and common sense to the news.
This opportunity won’t last forever. If you’ve been on the fence, now’s the time to join the movement—and don’t get left behind.
Democratic Lawmaker Joins Governor’s Race
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa announced yesterday she is running for governor, promising to “put Texas families first, fight for our kids, and hold the powerful accountable.” The five-term Democrat from Austin has been an outspoken opponent of the school choice program.
Hinojosa was born and grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and attended UT Austin, working as a union attorney before being elected to the Austin ISD school board in 2012. Elected to the Texas House in 2016, she claimed credit for organizing the Democratic quorum break in 2021 in response to election reform legislation.
“I never wanted to be a politician—I was just an angry mom,” said Hinojosa. “But I’ve seen firsthand how Governor Abbott’s rich donors run Texas at the expense of our schools, our communities, and working families.”
A spokesman for Abbott, whose campaign account had more than $87 million in June, said Hinojosa is “out of step with Texans.” Houston businessman Andrew White, Hinojosa’s most prominent competitor, said she’s a “progressive” who would struggle to assemble a coalition that can defeat Abbott.
DFW Data Center Company Bought for $40B
A consortium of major tech companies—including Microsoft, Nvidia, and Elon Musk’s xAI—is buying Plano-based Aligned Data Centers for a record $40 billion in a deal that highlights the booming AI business and increased collaboration among service providers, chip manufacturers, and infrastructure developers.
Founded in 2013, Aligned is owned in part by Macquarie Asset Management and operates 50 data center campuses in North and South America with a total capacity of 5 gigawatts. In January, the company raised $12 billion in capital.
Other investors participating in the deal include BlackRock, Abu Dhabi’s MGX, and the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership, whose members include the aforementioned tech companies. Aligned CEO Andrew Schaap will continue to lead the firm.
With a capacity of 1.5 gigawatts, the Metroplex is the second-largest data center market, trailing only Northern Virginia. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said the deal would “accelerate AI innovation and drive global economic growth and productivity.”
Jailer Fired for Chicken Wings
A former Travis County jailer has been charged with smuggling contraband to an inmate. It wasn’t weapons, drugs, or a cell phone, though—it was chicken wings.
Amos Nyanway, 25, began working for the Travis County Sheriff’s Office last year. On Tuesday, he was fired and charged with a Class B misdemeanor for allegedly providing chicken wings to an inmate in August.
“I’m disappointed that a Travis County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer made such a foolish decision. We hold our employees to a high standard of conduct and accountability,” said Sheriff Sally Hernandez.
Nyanway’s charge carries a potential jail sentence of up to 180 days and a fine of up to $2,000.
Flying together with our sponsor
Move Over Exxon, This Energy Upstart Is Ready for Primetime
Energy giants like Exxon and Chevron have been buying up land in America’s lithium hotspot.
What’s really turning heads about this move is that EnergyX isn’t just competing for lithium-rich land. They’ve pioneered patented technology that can extract 300% more lithium than traditional methods. That combination positions EnergyX as one of the largest vertically integrated lithium producers in America. Additionally, General Motors has invested, along with other global leaders such as Eni and POSCO.
Great timing, too, because the demand for lithium is projected to be 18X current production by 2040.
You can claim a stake in the lithium boom, too. But act fast.
➤ Josephine: Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Texas State Securities Board to review allegations that the developer of the proposed Muslim-centric EPIC City community “violated federal and state securities laws and regulations.” A referral from the board is required before a lawsuit can be filed. (More)
➤ Bryan: The city council approved the establishment of the 12.88-acre RELLIS Reinvestment Zone No. 3 on Tuesday, providing the framework for property tax abatement negotiations with an undisclosed company. Last month, the city annexed 160 acres near Texas A&M’s technology-oriented research campus. (More)
➤ San Antonio: A man was killed after shooting two police officers in the arm on Wednesday morning. The suspect was taunting the officers before he pulled a gun on them, saying, “I’m not going back to prison; I’m not going back to jail.” (More)
➤ Austin: A federal judge temporarily blocked the University of Texas System from enforcing a policy that bans protests between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. The policy was implemented to comply with a new state law. (See Details)
➤ The U.S.Department of Agriculture has criticized Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s efforts to suppress the New World Screwworm using fly traps equipped with a synthetic bait, saying he is “blatantly disregarding tried and true [New World Screwworm] offensive strategies in favor of clickbait publicity stunts.” (More)
➤ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth implied that seven Texas National Guard members stationed in Illinois were sent home because they are overweight, saying that “Standards are back at the Department of War.” The Texas Military Department said the members did not meet “mission requirements.” (More)
➤ San Antonio: Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said she “did NOT authorize” a post by the Alamo’s social media account recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day, characterizing it as “frankly unacceptable” and declaring, “Woke has no place at the Alamo.” (More)
Enjoy reading The Texas Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family. ✈️
➤ The Dallas Mavericks signed head coach Jason Kidd to a multi-year contract extension, terms of which were not disclosed. Previously, Kidd was rumored to be looking for opportunities elsewhere after the team traded Luka Doncic in February. (More)
➤ Three women’s basketball teams in Texas made the preseason AP Top 25 poll: UT at No. 4, Baylor at No. 16, and TCU at No. 17. (See Full Poll)
➤ Cowboys owner Jerry Jones maintained that the team is “still in it” this season despite a 2-3-1 start. He also floated the possibility of making a trade to bolster the team’s defense, which has surrendered the most yards (411.7 per game) in the league. (More)
➤ Two football players left the Texas Longhorns’ program this week: Former four-star running back Jerrick Gibson and kickoff specialist Will Stone. “They wanted to redshirt and transfer,” head coach Steve Sarkisian said. (More)
➤ Get whiter teeth overnight? Blast away plaque, tartar, and stubborn stains with the power of DentaBlast. Its ultrasonic cleaning action leaves your teeth looking brighter and feeling smoother in just minutes a day. Gentle yet effective, it’s the easy way to wake up with a more confident smile. (LEARN MORE)
➤ Facebook parent company Meta is building a 1.2 million-square-foot data center for $1.5 billion in El Paso. El Paso County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego said the move solidifies the county’s “growing reputation as a hub for innovation and economic opportunity.” (More)
➤ A pair of 458,000-pound passenger bridges were offloaded from a freighter in Galveston and installed at the new $156 million Terminal 16, which will become the island’s fourth cruise terminal when it opens Nov. 9. (See Photos)
➤ Arizona-based USA BioEnergy’s new biofuel plant in Bon Wier will include a 100-megawatt nuclear reactor supplied by Applied Atomics. Construction on the facility is expected to begin late next year. (More)
Flying together with our sponsor
➤ Want guaranteed growth on your terms? Lock in a high CD rate with terms ranging from 3 to 24 months, backed by FDIC insurance for total peace of mind. Select the timeline that aligns with your goals and enjoy safe, predictable returns—no market swings required. Today’s CD rates won’t last forever, so it’s a smart time to secure yours.
Now, they’re moving toward commercial production, developing 100,000+ acres of lithium deposits in Chile, a potential $1.1B in annual revenue opportunity at projected market prices.
Currently, you can invest at this pivotal stage for just $10/share, before the price increases on October 30th. Invest in EnergyX here.
This is a paid advertisement for EnergyX’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.energyx.com/. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC
➤ Frisco-based Layne’s Chicken Fingers is the nation’s sixth-fastest-growing small chain, according to a new analysis by Restaurant Business. Austin’s Summer Moon Coffee (No. 8) and Via 313 Pizzeria (No. 17) also made the list. (More)
➤ Jakob Stobaugh, a 25-year-old from Schertz, aims to become the first Texan to win American Idol since Kelly Clarkson won during the show’s first season in 2002. He’s traveling to Tennessee next month for live auditions. (More)
➤ A group of students at UT Austin has installed 192 solar-powered water heaters in the remote Himalayan villages of Ladakh, India, where locals previously collected firewood for months in advance of the harsh winter. (Watch Video)
➤ Caleb and Haley Halvorson brought their baby son home on Monday after 112 days in the NICU at Fort Worth’s Texas Health Resources Alliance. Caleb, a local firefighter, was recently discharged from the burn unit at a nearby hospital after suffering serious injuries during a Sept. 3 fire. (More)
Flying together with our sponsor
➤ Stay hairless without using a razor. Ditch razors and messy creams for good with this simple at-home hair removal solution that delivers long-lasting, smooth skin—without pain or irritation. Safe for all skin types, it’s fast, gentle, and incredibly easy to use. Thousands are loving the effortless, hair-free results. (LEARN MORE)
*Own The Flyover Disclaimer Equity crowdfunding investments in private placements, and start-up investments in particular, are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest in start-ups. Companies seeking startup investment through equity crowdfunding tend to be in earlier stages of development and their business model, products and services may not yet be fully developed, operational or tested in the public marketplace. There is no guarantee that the stated valuation and other terms are accurate or in agreement with the market or industry valuations. Further, investors may receive illiquid and/or restricted stock that may be subject to holding period requirements and/or liquidity concerns. DealMaker Securities LLC, a registered broker-dealer, and member of FINRA | SIPC, located at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive, Suite 950, Birmingham, AL 35242, is the Intermediary for this offering and is not an affiliate of or connected with the Issuer. Please check our background on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. DealMaker Securities LLC does not make investment recommendations. DealMaker Securities LLC is NOT placing or selling these securities on behalf of the Issuer. DealMaker Securities LLC is NOT soliciting this investment or making any recommendations by collecting, reviewing, and processing an Investor’s documentation for this investment. DealMaker Securities LLC conducts Anti-Money Laundering, Identity and Bad Actor Disqualification reviews of the Issuer, and confirms they are a registered business in good standing. DealMaker Securities LLC is NOT vetting or approving the information provided by the Issuer or the Issuer itself. Contact information is provided for Investors to make inquiries and requests to DealMaker Securities LLC regarding Regulation CF in general, or the status of such investor’s submitted documentation, specifically. DealMaker Securities LLC may direct Investors to specific sections of the Offering Circular to locate information or answers to their inquiry but does not opine or provide guidance on issuer related matter.
Democratic Lawmaker Joins Governor’s Race
