Thursday, February 5, 2026

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1945, attorney Sarah Weddington was born in Abilene. She represented Norma McCorvey in the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. She served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives and later served as a special assistant to President Jimmy Carter.

Texas is home to five of the 10 hottest ZIP codes in the U.S. Check out the details here.

A quick note from The Texas Flyover team: This week, our entire Flyover team is doing something we don't get to do very often: we're all flying into Colorado to be in the same room together.
Because our writers, developers, and sales folks are spread across the country, most of our work happens over Slack, Zoom, and email. This fly-in gives us the chance to plan, debate, whiteboard, and—importantly—get to know each other better as humans. We'll be spending our time talking about how to make The Texas Flyover even better for you in 2026.
As a result, a few of our editions this week may be a bit more abbreviated than usual. That's intentional—and temporary. We'll be back to our regular edition on Sunday.
And while we're together, we'd love your input. If there's something you love, something you'd like more of, or something we could improve, hit reply and tell us. Many of our best ideas come directly from readers like you. Thanks for reading, and thanks for being part of The Flyover community.

—The Flyover Team ✈️

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Abbott Threatens School Funding Over Walkouts

Gov. Greg Abbott suggested schools that facilitate student protests should be stripped of their funding in response to walkouts at multiple Central Texas schools this week and 14 Austin ISD schools last week.

"Schools and staff who allow this behavior should be treated as co-conspirators and should not be immune for criminal behavior," Abbott posted on social media. "We are also looking into stripping the funding of schools that abandon their duty to teach our kids the curriculum required by law," he added.

The Texas Education Agency issued a press release listing the consequences for student walkouts, including unexcused absences, the potential loss of daily attendance funding, and sanctions for teachers or administrators who facilitate them. Educators should "support student learning in ways that are objective and free from political bias," the agency said.

On Tuesday, 45-year-old Chad Michael Watts of Kyle was arrested for allegedly instigating a fight during a student walkout in Buda. "Our duty as a community is to protect the vulnerable and uphold the freedoms of speech and peaceful assembly that belong to all residents, regardless of viewpoint," said Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra.

Bird Flu Suspected in Amarillo Waterfowl Deaths

Hundreds of dead geese and ducks have been recovered from McDonald Lake in Amarillo this week, with officials saying avian influenza is suspected as the cause.

On Sunday, Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare collected 239 dead birds and euthanized at least another 30. Officials reported observing symptoms consistent with avian flu, such as stumbling, twitching, or coughing.

On Tuesday, a spokesperson said up to 350 birds collected in different parts of Amarillo had been sent off for testing. Results are expected in the next few days.

"These are truly beautiful, magnificent birds, and witnessing this loss never gets easier," the Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center said in a social media post.

Officials advised keeping pets away from areas frequented by waterfowl and avoiding handling any sick or deceased birds. Although transmission of avian flu to humans is rare, symptoms can include cough, fever, sore throat, and pink eye.

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➤ Statewide: Applications for Texas Education Freedom Accounts—the state's new education savings account program—opened yesterday. Families of qualifying private school students could receive around $10,474 beginning next year, while students with disabilities are eligible for as much as $30,000. Qualifying homeschooled students are eligible for up to $2,000. (See Details)

➤ Diboll: A $140.1 million project to upgrade a section of U.S. 59 to interstate standards is nearing completion, with the Diboll Relief Route set to open to southbound traffic today. The highway is expected to eventually become part of I-69. (More)

➤ Wylie ISD: A group called Why Islam distributed Qurans and other materials, gave henna tattoos, and provided hijabs to try on at Wylie East High School on Monday. Administrators said they had not provided approval for a student club to invite the group to campus. (See Details)

➤ Dallas: Shanika Battle, 49, allegedly shot her 28-year-old daughter, Tabatha Jones, during a dispute over alcohol on Monday. Jones was transported to a hospital, but she died from her injuries within an hour of the shooting. (More)

➤ Starr County: The U.S. Border Patrol plans to install two checkpoints near Roma "to deter illegal cross-border activity and assist in the overall enforcement of immigration laws," according to a spokesperson. County Judge Eloy Vera criticized the Trump administration, saying it's doing "whatever they want" and that "it's getting to become harassment." (More)

➤ Statewide: The Texas Department of Public Safety announced that its Most Wanted program led to the capture of 65 fugitives last year, including 28 convicted sex offenders and 13 criminal illegal immigrants. A total of $41,000 was paid to 11 anonymous tipsters. (More)

➤ Dallas: Semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments has agreed to buy Austin-based chip designer Silicon Labs for $7.5 billion in an all-cash transaction. Silicon Labs holds more than 1,500 patents related to wireless connectivity. (More)

➤ Mavericks big man Anthony Davis—the centerpiece of last year's shocking trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers—was traded to the Washington Wizards in an eight-player deal that netted Dallas two first-round picks and several young prospects. (More)

➤ No. 4 Texas women's basketball hosts No. 5 LSU tonight at Austin's Moody Center, where the Longhorns are riding a 38-game home winning streak. You can catch the game on ESPN at 8 p.m. CT. (More)

➤ Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was named the Offensive MVP of Tuesday night's Pro Bowl Game after catching a go-ahead touchdown pass from Dak Prescott with seven minutes left in the contest. (See Highlight)

➤ Kevin Durant vetoed a trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the offseason before being traded from Phoenix to the Rockets, according to a recent report. (More)

➤ Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama was named Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for January after accumulating 132 rebounds, 29 blocks, and 12 steals. (More)

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1880, The Fairplay Flume, a Park County newspaper founded in 1879, reported rumors of "rich discoveries of placer and gold quartz diggings" in the Blue Mountains, about 170 miles southwest of Rico.

Denver reported a record eight e-scooter deaths in 2025, a small fraction of the nearly 2,000 scooter-related injuries recorded by Denver Health. Find out more in Around Colorado.

A quick note from The Colorado Flyover team: This week, our entire Flyover team is doing something we don't get to do very often: we're all flying into Colorado to be in the same room together.
Because our writers, developers, and sales folks are spread across the country, most of our work happens over Slack, Zoom, and email. This fly-in gives us the chance to plan, debate, whiteboard, and—importantly—get to know each other better as humans. We'll be spending our time talking about how to make The Colorado Flyover even better for you in 2026.
As a result, a few of our editions this week may be a bit more abbreviated than usual. That's intentional—and temporary. We'll be back to our regular edition on Monday.
And while we're together, we'd love your input. If there's something you love, something you'd like more of, or something we could improve, hit reply and tell us. Many of our best ideas come directly from readers like you. Thanks for reading, and thanks for being part of The Flyover community.

—The Flyover Team ✈️

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Officials Anticipate Water Restrictions

On Jan. 31, the Colorado River Basin and South Platte Basin snowpacks ranked third-worst and second-worst on record, respectively, raising concerns about a dry water year and long-term impacts.

Experts warn that the state's reservoir levels could decline later this year if dry conditions persist. Nathan Elder, Denver Water's manager of water supply, said the utility is preparing for the "strong potential of water restrictions this year" and encouraged residents to proactively curb water use.

Meanwhile, the warm, dry winter continues to hinder recreation and local economies. Some ski resorts have had to cut workers' hours, and Summit County has seen a surge in food pantry demand.

As March and April are historically Colorado's snowiest months, there's still a chance for a late-season turnaround, though full recovery would require some of the biggest storms on record.

Wolf Dies in Collaring Attempt

One of Colorado's reintroduced gray wolves died Jan. 28 during a routine capture and collaring operation in Routt County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said Tuesday.

The wolf, a 3-year-old breeding male in the King Mountain Pack, was found unresponsive after capture, CPW said. Staff tried to resuscitate the animal but determined it had died.

CPW tries to keep at least two wolves collared per pack. In this case, the adults' collars had low batteries and needed replacement. The agency successfully collared the adult female and one pup.

Results from a necropsy are pending. This death brings the number of translocated wolves that have died since the program began to 12 of 25.

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➤ Adams County: Two possible bomb threats prompted temporary evacuations at a Brighton King Soopers and the county courthouse Wednesday morning. The threats are under investigation. (More)

➤ Eagle County: Colorado Democrats in Congress called for an independent investigation into allegations that ICE agents impersonated local law enforcement and left ace of spades cards—historically linked to intimidation—in vehicles of nine men detained Jan. 21. (More)

➤ Westminster: A man faces driving under the influence, child abuse, and other charges after telling officers during a suspected DUI arrest that his three children were in the trunk of the car. (See Video)

➤ Denver: Eight people died while riding electric scooters in 2025, quadruple the previous annual record and more than half of the total e-scooter deaths since 2018. (More)

➤ Boulder: Kimbal Musk, a Boulder resident and Elon Musk's brother, is referenced more than 100 times in the Jeffrey Epstein case files released by the Justice Department last week. (See Details)

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➤ The Colorado Rapids sold 24-year-old midfielder Cole Bassett to the Portland Timbers for $2.65 million, with up to an additional $950,000 in performance-based incentives. (More)

➤ Broncos offensive lineman Garett Bolles won this season's NFLPA Alan Page Community Award for his work in opening a speech and language disability training center in Parker. He's the first Bronco to win the award since John Lynch in 2007. (More)

➤ Air Force men's basketball lost 81-57 to Grand Canyon—its 15th consecutive loss. (More)

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