Good Morning! On this day in 1772, King Charles III of Spain issued orders for the establishment and relocation of 15 presidios in New Spain following his country’s acquisition of the Louisiana Territory from France. The edict removed the Spanish military presence from East Texas.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Austin yesterday. Find out why in today’s Around Texas section, and check out our Poll to weigh in on the hot topic of debate!
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Talarico Announces Senate Run
Democratic State Rep. James Talarico of Round Rock—an aspiring minister and former teacher who was elected to the Texas House in 2018—announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate yesterday, promising to “bring people together and take power back for working Texans.”
Talarico’sprofile has risen in the past year after an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast. He has vocally opposed legislation that established a new school choice program and required posting the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Talarico, 36, joins former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and retired NASA astronaut Terry Virts in seeking the Democratic nomination. Four-term incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are in a tight race for the Republican nod.
“This is an underdog fight. We’re going up against the political establishment, and we’re going up against a lot of money. Big Money is powerful, but it’s nothing compared to people power,” Talarico said.
Texas A&M Faculty Removed Over Viral Video
A Texas A&M dean and department head have been removed from their positions after State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) shared videos of a confrontation between a student and a professor of children’s literature this summer regarding instruction related to gender identity.
In the video, the unnamed female student asks Dr. Melissa McCoul if it’s legal to teach about gender identity in light of President Donald Trump’s executive order denying federal funds to institutions that “promote gender ideology.” The professor insists her teaching is not illegal and asks the student to leave.
Harrison also shared audio recordings of a conversation the student had with President Welsh, who insisted he would not fire McCoul but acknowledged course descriptions should accurately reflect the subject matter. Other social media posts provided copies of course materials, including an infographic called the “Gender Unicorn.”
In a statement, Texas A&M University System Chancellor Glenn Hegar said, “It is unacceptable for A&M System faculty to push a personal political agenda.” Harmeet Dhillon, the Justice Department’s assistant attorney general for civil rights, called the incident “deeply concerning” and promised an investigation.
NYT Recognizes Four Texas Restaurants
Texas landed four restaurants on the annual New York Times list of the country’s 50 best restaurants, which was released Monday.
Isidore, which opened last year in San Antonio’s Pullman Market, was praised for its “wild and unfettered” selection of Texas fare, including mesquite beans, wagyu steak, and yuba with cream.
James Beard nominee Ope Amosu earned recognition for his West African bowl concept ChòpnBlọk in Houston. “In a world of sad salads shoveled out of cardboard, ChopnBlok is a delightful antidote to the slop bowl era,” wrote food critic Priya Krishna.
In Austin, Lao’d Bar was celebrated for its rib-eye lahb with crying tiger sauce, while P Thai’s Khao Man Gai & Noodles earned praise for its “distinct cuisine born of Chinese immigrants who moved to Thailand, adapting their dishes to the electric flavors of their new home.”
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➤ Austin: U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited the private Alpha School yesterday to highlight the role of artificial intelligence in education. The school employs “guides” to help students navigate personalized AI-driven lessons and assessments. (More)
➤ Houston: After extensive genealogical research, a woman whose remains were found in a wooded area in 1992 has been identified as Joann Zamora. Her death was ruled a homicide and remains under investigation. (More)
➤ College Station: Residents attended a packed meeting at Cooper’s BBQ on Monday night to express concerns about a proposal to build a data center on a 200-acre parcel within a few hundred feet of their homes. The city council is slated to vote on the land sale tomorrow. (See Details)
➤ Liberty County: The suspect wanted in a weekend bar shooting that killed two people and injured four others has been identified as 32-year-old Jose Osman Aguilar Cantillano. His wife was arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence. (More)
➤ Austin: The Texas Education Agency has revised its guidance for public schools to comply with a recently implemented parental rights law, clarifying that school personnel must notify parents when “health-related services” are provided and give them the chance to opt out. (See Details)
➤ The invasive two-spotted leafhopper, or cotton jassid, has been detected at nurseries throughout the state, according to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, who warned the pest “poses a significant threat to Texas agriculture, particularly to our cotton growers.” (More)
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➤ Duncanville leads the most recent rankings for the best high school football teams in Texas, with North Crowley, Southlake Carroll, Aledo, and Allen rounding out the top five. (More)
➤ Michael Helman hit the first grand slam of his career on Monday night to carry the Texas Rangers to a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. (See Hit)
➤ Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said that the team was “lollygagging and going through the motions” in the week leading up to their loss in the season opener, admitting that they “could have practiced better” overall. (More)
➤ Texas high school football coaching legend Gary “G.A.” Moore passed away this weekend at 86. One of the most storied winners in state history, Moore won eight state championships over the course of his career and amassed over 400 total wins. (More)
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➤ Houston-based Avelo Airlines raised an undisclosed amount of equity in its latest round of funding, which coincided with several months of turning a profit. Earlier this year, the company agreed to operate deportation flights for the federal government. (More)
➤ New York’s Chip City Cookies is expanding to Texas with a store in McKinney. Since 2017, the company has opened 50 stores across the country, specializing in oversized cookies that are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. (More)
➤ Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Inventec is spending $55 million over 10 years to expand a facility in Katy. The expansion is expected to create more than 500 jobs. (More)
➤ An attorney for Cary McNair, the brother of Houston Texans owner Cal McNair, has asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to intervene in a dispute regarding ownership of the franchise. Cary claims he was illegally removed from his role with the team last year. (More)
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➤ Lindale native Miranda Lambert has been nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at this year’s Country Music Association Awards in November. Fellow East Texan Cody Johnson earned nominations for Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. (More)
➤ Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center are studying how live music affects the brain, with the goal of determining whether it could be used as a pain management strategy for surgery patients. (More)
➤ La Porte and Galveston are No. 5 and No. 7, respectively, in a ConsumerAffairs list of the Best Coastal Cities to Move to. The analysis evaluated cities on affordability, safety, livability, and the economy. (More)
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Talarico Announces Senate Run
