 | Sunday, July 13, 2025 | | Good Morning! On this day in 1903, a proclamation was issued from the steps of the Texas Capitol offering a $50,000 reward for the discovery of a way to rid Texas of the boll weevil, an invasive beetle native to Mexico that threatened the state's cotton industry. One of country music's biggest stars has announced a charity concert to support victims of last weekend's floods, featuring several special guest performances. Read more about it in Et Cetera. Beat the heat this summer with Cool Wave Air, today's sponsor. It's the affordable and portable air conditioning device you can't go without. Abilene 🌩️ 92/75° | Amarillo ⛈️ 89/68° | Austin 🌤️ 98/75° | Brownsville ☁️ 94/80° | Corpus Christi 🌤️ 92/80° | DFW 🌦️ 95/77° | El Paso 🌩️ 94/73° | Houston ☀️ 93/76° | Laredo 🌥️ 101/79° | Lubbock 🌩️ 89/70° | Midland 🌩️ 91/72° | San Antonio 🌤️ 97/76° | Tyler ⛅ 95/76° | Waco ⛅ 96/75°  Don't feel like reading the national edition of The Flyover? Tune in to The Flyover Podcast! New episodes drop daily—watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, all in under 15 minutes. | | | | Texas Braces for More Heavy Rainfall Gov. Greg Abbott mobilized state emergency teams on Friday to counter severe storms and potential flash flooding threatening millions across Texas this weekend. Heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding has been forecast for northwest, west, and north Texas, the Big Country, Permian Basin, Concho Valley, and the Hill Country. Storms are expected to arrive between 1 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. The Texas Division of Emergency Management has deployed swift water boat squads and medical support, with personnel ready to respond. | Texas Ranked the 2nd Best for Business Texas generated $2.7 trillion in economic output last year but did not rank first in CNBC's America's Top States for Business. The Lone Star State ranked No. 2 in a 50-state analysis measuring 135 metrics across 10 competitiveness categories, trailing North Carolina and ahead of Florida, Virginia, and Ohio. Texas ranked first in workforce and second in economy, technology, and innovation, but ranked 26th in infrastructure and 49th in quality of life. You can see the full analysis here. | Heroic Stories Emerge from Flooding A teenage girl who gave her life to save her family during last weekend’s deadly flash flooding is one of many inspiring, courageous stories to emerge from the tragedy. Hammond was on her way to a Christian summer camp with her family at 5 a.m. on Saturday, when they drove off a flood-covered bridge, sweeping the family’s van into the floodwaters near Marble Falls. Hammond bravely managed to open the door of the van, saving her parents and two younger siblings, but was swept away by the floodwaters and found two days later. “As the eldest, Malaya set the standard. Ask anyone who knows her, and they’ll tell you: Malaya is one of the most gentle, compassionate young women they’ve ever met,” said a family friend. You can read the full statement here. | | Flying together with our sponsor  This summer, don't just survive the heat—beat it with the CoolWave portable air conditioner. Designed for fast, personal cooling, CoolWave delivers crisp, refreshing air wherever you need it—bedroom, office, or even outdoors. Compact, lightweight, and whisper-quiet, it's the perfect way to escape sweltering temperatures without the cost or hassle of central AC. Forget bulky window units and sky-high electric bills. CoolWave uses evaporative cooling technology to chill the air in seconds—just fill the tank, press a button, and enjoy instant relief. With adjustable fan speeds and a built-in humidifier, it's more than a fan—it's your personal oasis this summer. | | | ➤ Kerr County: A growing wall of flowers honoring last week's flood victims has been taking shape in Kerrville. (See Video) ➤ Corpus Christi: Comic Con began Friday at the American Bank Center, kicking off a weekend of costumes, collectibles, and community. (See Video) ➤ Mission: A Taco Ole manager is facing federal charges for illegally hiring, employing, and harboring more than a dozen people. (More) ➤ Statewide: Three Texas cities were named among the most boring in the country, according to a recent analysis by FinanceBuzz. (See List) ➤ Plano: Police have arrested six in connection with a string of mail thefts, including the use of "arrow keys," which have access to community mailboxes around the city. (More) ➤ San Antonio: The Texas Horror Museum has opened with an immersive multimedia exhibition featuring monsters from South American folklore. (See Photos) Enjoy reading The Texas Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family. | | | ➤ Texas Rangers star outfielder Wyatt Langford recorded four hits in the team's 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday, including this laser home run to left field. (Watch Video) ➤ Houston Rockets second-year guard Reed Sheppard led the team in six major statistical categories during Houston's 95-92 Summer League loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. (More) ➤ Lloyd Glasspool became the first University of Texas men's tennis alumnus since Wilmer Allison in 1931 to win the Wimbledon men's doubles championship on Saturday. (More) ➤ Yesterday's Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | Wimbledon | PGA | LPGA | Indy
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