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 | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1920, approximately 1,600 dockworkers in Galveston went on strike as part of a nationwide walkout. The ensuing dispute lasted months. In June of that year, Gov. William P. Hobby dispatched 1,000 National Guard troops to ensure order. As Waymo's autonomous vehicles continue to show up in viral videos of roadway mishaps, Texas has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation as a testing ground for air taxi flights. Secretary Sean Duffy announced the pilot program in a post that included a clip from The Jetsons. Baby Boomers are entering retirement with a financial edge that many younger Americans may never experience. The Flyover Podcast shares how the older generation built so much wealth and why younger generations are facing a far steeper climb. Tune in here! Later today, keep an eye on your inbox for a partner message from RAD Intel on how AI is helping major brands predict which marketing campaigns will work before they spend. The world feels heavy right now. You can't change the news, but you don't need to carry all of it. That's why we read The Pour Over. It's one of the sources we trust to deliver the facts, while uniquely keeping our hearts grounded in Christ.
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| | |  |  Corpus Christi Water Crisis Draws Abbott Threat
Gov. Greg Abbott criticized Corpus Christi officials for their management of the city's ongoing water crisis on Tuesday, suggesting the state could step in to "run that city" to ensure its residents have enough water. Abbott said officials "squandered" $750 million in state aid to address Corpus Christi's dwindling water supply, adding that "they were indecisive about what to do." Last September, the city council suspended plans for the proposed Inner Harbor desalination plant, citing cost concerns. Yesterday, Mayor Paulette Guajardo announced that an emergency meeting would be held to vote on the project so that the city can access the funding Abbott mentioned. "The Inner Harbor desalination project must move forward immediately," she said. "There can be no more delays." Lake Corpus Christi recently dipped below 10% capacity for the first time since 1958. At the current rate of usage, it could be depleted by fall. | Oil Refinery Coming to Brownsville Since President Trump's Tuesday afternoon announcement about a new oil refinery coming to Brownsville, several outlets have published more details about the historic project. Previously known as Element Fuels, America First Refining is building the country's first new oil refinery in nearly 50 years. Permits for the plant were approved in 2024, but the company recently signed a $300 billion agreement with Indian energy company Reliance Industries to sell processed crude and refined products over 20 years. Construction on the plant could begin as soon as next month, and it could employ up to 300 people when operational. It's projected to have the capacity to process 60 million barrels of oil per year. "A project of this magnitude really positions us as the premier hub for energy projects," said Steve Guerra of the Port of Brownsville. Trump hailed the deal as "A MASSIVE WIN for American Workers, Energy, and the GREAT People of South Texas!" | SXSW Returns to Austin The 40th South by Southwest (SXSW) festival kicks off today in Austin, bringing together thousands of business leaders, artists, and film enthusiasts over the next week. This year's festival, which runs through Wednesday, is two days shorter than last year's and won't be held in the convention center, which is currently being rebuilt. Some badge prices have been reduced—though the cheapest is still $895—and reservations are required for sessions, screenings, and showcases. Artificial intelligence is expected to be a big topic of discussion, and executives from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Signal will be in attendance. Among the scheduled speakers are filmmaker Steven Spielberg, actor Jamie Lee Curtis, and tennis legend Serena Williams. Movie and TV fans can see showings of I Love Boosters starring Demi Moore and Keke Palmer, Pretty Lethal with Uma Thurman, and Lisa Kudrow's The Comeback. Artists scheduled to perform include Lainey Wilson, Christina Aguilera, and The All-American Rejects. | | | Flying together with our sponsor 
If you're tired of the shouting matches on your timeline, or headline barrages that leave you breathless, you'll love The Pour Over. It's a politically neutral newsletter that delivers the facts without the dread. Just clear reporting paired with biblical reminders that lighten the load. Delivered three times a week, it's the ballast of hope 1.6 million believers use to navigate an unsteady world. Try it free today—it's easier to unsubscribe than it is to sign up. | |  | | ➤ Panhandle: Residents in parts of Oldham, Moore, and Hartley counties have evacuated in response to a wildfire that has burned an estimated 10,000 acres and is 40% contained. Meanwhile, large hail pummeled Leaky and the surrounding areas Tuesday night. (More) ➤ Austin: Waymo has temporarily suspended some routes that include railroad crossings. A viral video shows one of its vehicles narrowly avoiding a commuter train. The autonomous vehicle was stopped between the stop arm and the tracks as the train went by. (Watch Video) ➤ Huntsville: Cedric Ricks, a 51-year-old man from Bedford, was executed yesterday evening for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend and her 8-year-old son. (More) ➤ Meanwhile, Carmen Mejia of Austin was released from prison yesterday after a judge exonerated her of murdering an infant in 2003, and ICE dropped its immigration detainer. ➤ El Paso: The Catholic Diocese of El Paso has filed for bankruptcy reorganization in response to a dozen lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by priests at a number of New Mexico parishes between 1956 and early 1982. (More) ➤ Starbase: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting public input on a proposition for SpaceX to exchange 692 acres of its property for 712 acres of land managed by the Lower Rio Grande Valley and Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. (More) ➤ Austin: Gov. Greg Abbott has directed state agencies and state-owned medical facilities to review cybersecurity policies to ensure Texans' personal medical information cannot be accessed by foreign actors. In January 2025, the federal government issued a series of notices regarding security vulnerabilities in Chinese-manufactured patient monitoring devices. (See Details)
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