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Monday, July 21, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1821, the flag of Spain was lowered for the last time in San Antonio after Mexican revolutionaries gained control of the city. A treaty recognizing Mexico's independence was signed the following month.

University of Houston professors recently discovered the ancient tomb of a Mayan king in Belize. Check out the details in today's Roundup section.

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3 Missing from Kerr County Floods

Kerr County officials announced Saturday that the number of people missing from the deadly July 4 flash floods is three, down from an initial estimate of 161 that was revised to 97 last week. Dozens of people reported missing are safe, and 107 victims have been identified.

Over the weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Hamilton and Travis counties have been approved for federal aid to address damaged infrastructure and public facilities.

Today, the Texas legislature convenes for a 30-day special session to address several flood-related issues. State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) said he is working on legislation that would fund warning sirens along the Guadalupe River that are connected to Starlink satellites.

In the past two weeks, first responders from Mexico and the Czech Republic have traveled to Kerr County to help with search and recovery efforts. Several event planning companies have offered to cover funeral expenses for victims' families, and a craftsman from Edna is donating custom-made caskets.

Panhandle Getting Power Boost

Xcel Energy, a Minneapolis utility company that provides power to much of the Panhandle, announced Friday that it will add more than 5,000 megawatts of capacity in Texas and New Mexico by 2030 to meet a projected 40% increase in electricity demand in the region.

The portfolio includes 17 new generation projects and three expanded natural gas plants, two of which are in Texas. The company plans to add 3,200 megawatts of dispatchable energy and storage and 1,968 megawatts of new wind and solar power capacity.

Population growth and industrial expansion, particularly the rapid proliferation of AI data centers, are fueling the anticipated increase in demand, which ERCOT has predicted could double within the next five years.

"This portfolio is about more than just adding power," said Adrian Rodriguez, Xcel's regional president. "We're working to build a stronger, modern, and more resilient energy system that our customers can count on."

Professors Discover Ancient Royal Tomb

University of Houston professors Arlen and Diane Chase recently discovered the 1,700-year-old tomb of Mayan king Te' K'ab Chaak at the Caracol archaeological site in Belize. The university announced the discovery earlier this month.

Te' K'ab Chaak was the ancient city's first ruler and the founder of its royal dynasty, which endured until the ninth century.

His tomb, the first royal tomb to be found at the site, was filled with pottery, carved bones, shells, and jadeite jewelry, including a death mask made of the precious gemstone.

The finding shows the king's great wealth and demonstrates that the society engaged in long-distance trade with other cultures. Te' K'ab Chaak was 5-foot-7 and died at an advanced age.

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➤ Austin: Democrats in Congress are urging their colleagues in the Texas legislature to break quorum during the special session to stop Republicans from passing a mid-decade redistricting plan that could net five additional GOP seats. (More)

➤ Burnet County: TxDOT is beginning construction today on a new bridge spanning Cow Creek on RM 1431. Since the flooding earlier this month destroyed the previous bridge, drivers traveling between Marble Falls and Lago Vista have had to take a 40-mile detour. (See Details)

➤ Houston: The city council has expanded a prohibition on lying down on certain public sidewalks to a 24-hour ban. The Civility Ordinance previously applied to the hours between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. (More)

➤ College Station: Texas A&M University Provost Alan Sams sent an internal email Thursday saying the university does not voluntarily share information with immigration authorities. On Friday, Chancellor Glenn Hegar said, "University police will always cooperate fully with any local, state, or federal law enforcement efforts." (More)

➤ Galveston: Joshua Dergin, 38, was arrested for public intoxication following a shirtless rampage at the Shark Shack Beach Bar & Grill last Tuesday. "He did a lot of destruction in a short time for one person," said owner Danny Flores. (See Photos)

➤ Dumas: Two local girls raised over $25,000 in donations for flood victims in Kerr County from their lemonade stand. "We have a very good community, and we're very grateful for them," said Karsyn King, one of the girls who organized the fundraiser. (More)

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➤ Dallas resident and UT grad Scottie Scheffler won the British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland yesterday, marking the second major tournament victory this year for the world's No. 1 golfer. (More)

➤ Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker gave up one hit during six innings of work Saturday to help the Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1. The win put Texas over .500 for the first time since May 20. (Watch Video)

➤ Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers hit the first four-point shot in WNBA history at the WNBA All-Star game on Saturday, the first game to use the experimental rule. (Watch Video)

➤ Three Texas quarterbacks are among the top 10 in The Athletic's ranking of the best in college football. (See List)

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➤ General Motors is moving production of the Cadillac Escalade from its Arlington assembly plant to Michigan in 2027. The plant will continue to assemble the Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, and GMC Yukon. (More)

➤ Daniel and Megan Rosenbach plan to transform the abandoned Amarillo Helium Plant into a shopping and dining center called Helium Heights. (More)

➤ McKinney National Airport broke ground on a 45,000-square-foot passenger terminal on Friday. The $72 million project is slated to add four gates when it opens by the end of next year. (More)

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➤ The Frisco RoughRiders are hosting "Home Runs and Human Resources Night" next Thursday, aiming to capitalize on a viral video from a recent Coldplay concert in which a tech startup's married CEO was caught in an embrace with the company's director of human resources. "Divorce Lawyers, HR directors, and CEOs are welcome to enjoy the game," the team's post said. (More)

➤ Hundreds of people lined the beach in Galveston on Saturday for the 12th annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition. Thirty-five dogs competed in the contest. (See Photos)

➤ A 34-year-old San Antonio rapper who goes by the name of LUCKY BANKZ posted a video of his rap song about H-E-B that earned a shoutout from the popular grocer. (See Video)

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