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 | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1964, work began on the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts in Houston. The venue was recognized by the American Institute of Architects in 1967 and is the home of the Houston Symphony Orchestra. If you're into LEGO blocks, head over to Amarillo today or tomorrow for the city's Brick Convention, and be prepared to see some serious Lego creations! Read the story in today's Et Cetera section. Today's sponsor, ChooseGLP1, helps readers cut through the noise by comparing top telehealth providers so you can save hundreds on FDA-approved GLP-1 weight-loss medications without insurance or endless doctor visits.
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| | |  |  Joint Police Effort Nabs Porch Pirate
Three police departments collaborated to arrest porch pirate Danielle Copeland this week and found around 50 packages in her car. The 42-year-old can be seen in a video captured by a doorbell camera wearing a face mask and keeping her face down as she grabs a package from a porch. Police said that, during her heists, Copeland would wear a hood when it rained and a wig when it was warm. Residents across Colleyville, Keller, and Hurst reported an increase in package heists during November and December, prompting those police departments to crack down on porch thieves. A recent study suggests that porch pirate thefts could approach nearly $2 billion in value in Texas in 2025. | Highland Park 'Mushroom House' Demolished The iconic mushroom house in the Highland Park neighborhood of Dallas has been demolished to make way for the new home of a car dealer, leaving the area without one of its quirkiest architectural pieces. Built in 1997 and designed by architect Tom Workman, the home's curves and slopes gave it the distinctive look of a mushroom and were an aberration in a neighborhood of Neoclassical homes with Doric columns. Preservationist Larry Good said that "[Workman] and his wife dreamed up this vision, and it was personal and unique," adding that "the little parts and pieces…should have been kept." | List: Ranking Cities by Active Lifestyles Two Texas cities are in the top 25 of U.S. cities for people with active lifestyles, according to a new ranking from WalletHub. Austin ranked 18th, and Houston landed at No. 23, on the list of America's 100 largest cities. Dallas and San Antonio ranked at No. 40 and No. 42, respectively, while Plano was the last Texas city in the top 50 at No. 49. Average monthly fitness-club fees, bike scores, and the percentage of physically-inactive adults were among WalletHub's 35 key indicators for the ranking. You can check out the full list here. | | | Flying together with our sponsor 
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Enjoy reading The Texas Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family. | |  | | ➤ Former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten was hired by Oklahoma this week to become the school's next tight end coach. Witten's son Cooper—the No. 1 linebacker recruit in the country—may now commit to OU following his dad's hiring. (More) ➤ Nine Houston Astros players agreed to contracts this week to avoid arbitration hearings—including shortstop Jeremy Peña, who will make $9.475 million next season. (More) ➤ Texas quarterback Arch Manning was named one of fifteen finalists for this year's Manning Award, created in honor of family members Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning. (More) ➤ Mavericks big man Anthony Davis exited a game against the Utah Jazz this week with a hand injury, potentially hurting his status on the trade market as the deadline approaches in less than a month. (More) ➤ Yesterday's results: NCAAF | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Support fuller, healthier-looking hair with Folicrex, a natural formula designed to nourish hair follicles and promote regrowth from within. Made with carefully selected ingredients, it helps strengthen thinning hair, support scalp health, and restore confidence—without harsh treatments or complicated routines. (LEARN MORE) | |  | | ➤ The HALL Park Hotel in Frisco was named the ninth best new hotel in the U.S. by USA Today, making it the only Texas representative on the Top10 list. (See List) ➤ A groom whose opulent $59 million wedding in Paris captivated social media has pleaded guilty to shooting at police in North Texas. Jacob LaGrone, 31, who faced life in prison, was granted deferred adjudication and placed on probation for seven years. (More) ➤ The Amarillo Brick Convention kicks off today, showcasing the world's greatest LEGO creations. (See Photos) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Improve your sleep naturally with Heal Naturally Grounding Bedsheets, designed to connect your body to the Earth's natural energy while you rest. Many users report deeper sleep, reduced stress, and improved overall comfort. Easy to use and compatible with standard outlets, it's a simple upgrade for more restorative nights. (LEARN MORE) | |  | | What Texas town was once home to a business that manufactured armadillo purses? Show me the answer | | |
