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 | Sunday, January 4, 2026 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1923, Fort Worth radio station WBAP debuted a country music variety show whose popularity led to the proliferation of similar shows like Nashville's "Grand Ole Opry" and Chicago's "National Barn Dance." A parachutist had a scary mishap at the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth on Friday. Thankfully, he's okay. Check out the details here and in today's Et Cetera section. Today's sponsor, Audien Atom, offers an affordable, discreet hearing aid that delivers clear, natural sound and modern features—without the high costs or doctor visits of traditional hearing aids.
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| | |  |  National Democrats Targeting Texas House
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is spending $50 million nationwide to flip 42 state legislative chambers, including significant first-time investments in Texas after several campaign cycles. Republicans have controlled the Texas House since 2003 and currently hold an 88-62 majority in the chamber. While the DLCC has not released an official list of races they are targeting, officials are eyeing five districts in Corpus Christi, San Benito, Garland, and San Antonio. Democrat Beto O'Rourke, who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate in 2018, would have carried three of those districts had the current map been in place. One of them—House District 118 in San Antonio—is an open seat because Republican incumbent John Lujan is running for Congress. Newly appointed House Democratic Campaign Committee Chair Christina Morales said Texas has more Democratic voters than Republicans, and targeted investment and resources can energize them and boost turnout. | Fake ICE Officer Arrested Galveston police arrested a 44-year-old man accused of impersonating an ICE officer after receiving a complaint from a witness who recorded his alleged attempt to detain two people. Joshua Warner is charged with two counts of impersonating a public servant and is being held in the Galveston County Jail on a $500,000 bond. Investigators are asking others who may have been unlawfully detained by Warner to come forward. Galveston activists Robert Harvey and Bruce Rebmann approached Warner on Nov. 9, questioning his legitimacy, with Harvey saying the uniform looked cheaply made and suspicious. Warner initially refused to provide his name or badge number, then was arrested on Dec. 22 after authorities reported finding a fake badge, false ID, and a vehicle resembling an unmarked patrol car. | Dallas Highways Shut Down During NYE Show Traffic west of downtown Dallas ground to a halt on New Year's Eve as drivers stopped to watch fireworks and a drone display at Reunion Tower. Watch a video here. After leaving work around 11 p.m., Melissa Macatee got stuck in traffic on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, where she saw people celebrating outside their cars. "There's a guy with his lawn chairs out. Another lady had sparklers, and her granddaughter was holding the sparkler. And I was like, this is like a party." Despite no-parking signs posted weeks earlier, resident Rosa Gomez said people parked everywhere on her street, blocking driveways and access. The standstill blocked emergency vehicles, creating a public safety hazard, as the Dallas County Sheriff's Office cited overwhelmed resources, and Police Chief Daniel Comeaux pledged future coordination with local officials. | | | Flying together with our sponsor 
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Enjoy reading The Texas Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family. | |  | | ➤ Texas State dominated Rice 41-10 in Friday's Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, while SMU held off Arizona 24-19 in the Trust & Will Holiday Bowl despite a scoreless second half. (More) ➤ The Houston Texans will play their starters in the regular-season finale against the Indianapolis Colts today, seeking the AFC South title and a top-four seed that requires a Jacksonville loss to Tennessee. (More) ➤ Meanwhile, the 7-8-1 Dallas Cowboys will try to avoid finishing the season with a losing record with a win over the New York Giants. (More) ➤ The Houston Astros signed 27-year-old Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to a three-year deal worth up to $63 million; he leads the Nippon Baseball League with a 27.8% strikeout rate and excels at Mahjong. (More) ➤ Yesterday's Results: NFL | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Stock up and save with a 50% off Sam's Club membership. Get access to bulk groceries, household essentials, electronics, and exclusive member-only prices in-store and online. With fuel savings, convenient pickup, and everyday low prices, Sam's Club makes shopping smarter for families and small businesses alike. (LEARN MORE) | | | Flying together with our sponsor Struggling to hear conversations clearly? Audien Atom Hearing Aids deliver crisp, natural sound in a tiny, nearly invisible design. Comfortable, rechargeable, and easy to use, they're an affordable alternative to expensive hearing aids—helping you stay connected without the hassle or high price. (LEARN MORE) | |  | | ➤ The Houston Gamblers of the United Football League hired former Texas A&M football coach Kevin Sumlin as their next head coach, with Sumlin calling Texas his football home in a statement. (More) ➤ Fort Worth's Kimbell Art Museum ranks as the No. 1 free attraction in Texas, according to a recent analysis of TripAdvisor ratings. (See Details) ➤ A parachutist escaped injury after briefly getting stuck on field goal netting at Fort Worth's Amon G. Carter Stadium before the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday. (Watch Video) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Ozempic Isn't the Only Option... Here's What Most People Miss. Ozempic and Wegovy are just the beginning. In 2026, dozens of telehealth providers now offer GLP-1 weight-loss medications online... often without insurance or a doctor visit. We reviewed the top companies, compared pricing, approvals, and results, and ranked the best options available today. (LEARN MORE) | |  | | 
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