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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1851, the U.S. government approved a contract to construct the 57-foot-tall Port Isabel lighthouse.

The stage is set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after yesterday's draw as Dallas and Houston anticipate hosting 16 matches between them. See the story in Sports.

You've probably heard of LMNT—maybe even tried it before. But their Lemonade Salt flavor has become a full-blown favorite around our office, and if you haven't tasted it yet, now's the time. AND they make great stocking stuffers!

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Supreme Court OKs Redistricting Map

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Thursday that Texas could use its redrawn congressional map in the upcoming midterm elections, overturning a lower court ruling that said the new maps were racially biased.

In an unsigned order, the justices allowed midterm elections to proceed with the new map while the full appeal process, initiated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, is carried out.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responded to the order saying, "We won! Texas is officially—and legally—more red," and adding that the new maps "better align our representation in Washington D.C. with the values of our state."

After the order was announced, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Tex) announced he will not seek reelection after 30 years in Congress.

Police Release 911 Calls from July 4 Floods

Kerrville police have publicly released 911 calls from the catastrophic July 4 floods at the request of eight media outlets via the Freedom of Information Act.

Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall announced Thursday the release of over 400 un-redacted 911 calls, noting that “What you will hear in these calls is distressing. Some callers did not survive."

Records show that calls began at 2:52 a.m. on July 4 with the department receiving 106 calls between 5 and 6 a.m. alone. McCall praised the two staffers receiving calls at the time for their "incredible perseverance" and their ability to "provide assistance and comfort to every caller.”

Excerpts from calls reveal people saying they were on the roof of their home, noting how fast the water was rising, and asking when help would arrive, to which a dispatcher at one point responded, “I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Red Raiders Battle BYU for Big 12 Title

Texas Tech and Brigham Young University collide this morning at AT&T Stadium in the Big 12 Championship playoff game, with both 11-1 teams competing for an automatic bid to the College Football Playoff.

The No. 4 Red Raiders defeated No. 11 BYU 29-7 at home when the teams clashed earlier this season, holding BYU's usually stout rushing attack to just 67 yards in the contest.

Oddsmakers have set the Red Raiders as roughly two-touchdown favorites today, with kickoff at 11 a.m. on ABC.

It's the first of four consecutive conference championship games today that will determine who's in and out of the College Football Playoffs.

Cold weather doesn't mean you stop needing electrolytes. In fact, winter is when most people quietly under-hydrate, while heaters, dry air, and long work days all take a toll. That's why our team has been leaning hard on LMNT's best-selling Lemonade Salt. It's light, refreshing, and somehow hits even better this time of year.

LMNT gives you everything you need and nothing you don't: no sugar, no artificial ingredients, no filler. Just a clean, smart balance of sodium, potassium, and magnesium that actually makes you feel better throughout the day.

Around The Flyover office, Lemonade Salt has turned into the go-to afternoon pick-me-up. Some of us use it before workouts, some during the endless Zoom days, others just to stay hydrated when the winter dryness kicks in.

If you've tried LMNT before, this is the flavor you'll wish you'd found sooner.

Try Lemonade Salt here.

➤ Laredo: Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina announced that he's challenging Democrat Henry Cuellar for his seat in Congress. Tijerina was elected as a Democrat but switched to the Republican Party earlier this year. (More)

➤ Austin: Police revealed evidence that Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera took her own life in Austin in the leadup to A&M's rivalry game with Texas last Friday, countering claims of foul play surrounding her death. (More)

➤ Statewide: Texas A&M announced the launch of FarmHope, offering free mental healthcare to Texas farmers and their families in response to findings that farmers and ranchers face some of the highest rates of mental health issues in the nation. (More)

➤ Dallas: Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett has primed expectations that she will announce a run for U.S. Senate next week, noting that she will make a "special announcement" Monday just prior to the deadline for filing for candidacy and revealing that she called her would-be opponents on Sunday. (See Details)

➤ San Antonio: After about 50 years providing security at the Alamo, the Texas Rangers have transitioned that responsibility to the Department of Public Safety in alignment with a new state law moving oversight to the newly formed Alamo Commission. (More)

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➤ North Texas lost 34-21 to Tulane after giving up five turnovers, giving Tulane the American Conference title and a likely College Football Playoff berth. (See Video)

➤ AT&T Stadium will host five FIFA World Cup matches next summer for groups F, J, and L. Nations that could play in Arlington include multiple tournament contenders such as England, Argentina, and the Netherlands. (See Groupings)

➤ No. 2 Texas women’s basketball defeated No. 11 North Carolina 79-64, pushing their winning streak to nine games in a row. (More)

➤ CeeDee Lamb’s Thursday night concussion could be an “ugly brain injury” according to one neuroscientist, who believes the Cowboys receiver could have damaged his brainstem nuclei while trying to catch a ball in the endzone. (See Details)

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Lemonade in winter might sound odd, but trust us—this is the flavor that converted half The Flyover office into LMNT loyalists. It's crisp, balanced, and makes staying hydrated effortless whether you're working, traveling, or trying to dodge that mid-day slump.

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➤ Texas A&M University was named by Fast Company magazine to its 2025 Brands That Matter list, making it the only university honored as a brand that connects business to culture in meaningful ways. (See Details)

➤ Fort Bend County has approved a $1.5 million memorial for the 95 unmarked graves discovered in Sugar Land in 2018. The Sugar Land 95 are believed to be Black men imprisoned at the turn of the 20th century. (More)

➤ In the buildup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Airbnb has announced a $1.3 million investment in Houston's Columbia-Tap Trail, enhancing the 14-mile trail for better walkability through multiple Houston neighborhoods. (More)

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