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 | Friday, December 5, 2025 | | | Good morning! On this day in 1936, author James Lee Burke was born in Houston. He is best known for his series of mystery novels featuring fictional homicide detective Dave Robicheaux, whose character has been portrayed on screen by Alec Baldwin and Tommy Lee Jones. A nonprofit group raised money to donate 300 bulletproof vests to Austin's first responders. Find out more in today's RoundUp. If the idea of strangers instantly uncovering your address makes you uneasy, today's sponsor, DeleteMe, gives you the hands-free protection you need to take your personal information off the market and reclaim your privacy.
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| | |  |  Patrick Proposes $1000 for Every Newborn
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced plans to create a state program that would give every Texas newborn $1,000 for stock market investment. The proposed New Little Texan Savings Fund would cost about $400 million a year and would require a constitutional amendment to make it permanent. The idea builds on a new federal program, signed into law under President Trump, that invests $1,000 for U.S.-born babies between 2025 and 2028, with funds accessible when the child turns 18. Patrick says the program would teach financial literacy and build long-term wealth for young Texans. | Power Grid Could Face Winter Strain A new reliability report warns that the surge in new data centers statewide raises concerns about blackouts for Texas's power grid this winter. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation cautions that nearly 100 registered data centers are now in operation, up from just 13 prior to 2021. The facilities consume large quantities of electricity around the clock, potentially shifting peak demand times. ERCOT officials project just a 1% outage risk for January. Many Texans, though, remain skeptical, recalling that the power grid's failure during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 left 4.5 million people without power for several days. | Austin First Responders Get Bulletproof Vests Austin firefighters and paramedics now carry bulletproof vests after nearly 300 were distributed citywide this week. The lightweight steel plate carriers protect against pistol and most rifle rounds, marking the first time every Austin firefighter has ballistic protection. Austin Fire Department Captain Russ Howard said the vests help crews concentrate on emergency response instead of worrying about personal safety. "We heard that whenever our fire department and EMS were going out with our police department, a lot of them were feeling like they were in danger or approaching dangerous situations," said Ashley Copeland with the nonprofit group that helped fund the vests. | | | Flying together with our sponsor 
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Enjoy reading The Texas Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family. ✈️ | |  | | ➤ The Dallas Cowboys fell to the Detroit Lions 44-30 last night, decreasing their odds of making the NFL playoffs. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb left the game in the third quarter with a concussion. (More) ➤No. 24 UNT plays No. 20 Tulane tonight in the American Conference title game. The winner has a chance to be included in the College Football Playoff. (More) ➤ San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet blocked forward Franz Wagner at the rim in the final seconds to beat the Orlando Magic 114-112 on Wednesday. (See Highlight) ➤ TCU women's soccer takes on Florida State tonight in the NCAA College Cup semifinal. If they win, they'll play either Stanford or Duke for the national championship. (More) Yesterday's Results: NFL | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer | PGA Flying together with our sponsor ➤ The gift book lovers actually want (and will use daily). Delight the book lover in your life with the BookHaven Mug—handcrafted 3D book details, durable glass, microwave and dishwasher safe. Over 9,780 sold, 50% off, and a 30-day guarantee. Perfect, unique holiday gift! (LEARN MORE) | |  | | ➤ Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock released a study showing that the Port of Beaumont generated $23 billion in trade during 2024, a 182% increase from 2015. The port affected 157,000 jobs, with exports jumping 117% since 2020. (More) ➤ Driven by its expanding workforce, Austin ranked 1st in Texas and 14th nationally for growth in coworking spaces. The city added 19 coworking locations between 2023 and 2025, reaching a total of 77 spaces as the number of remote workers nearly doubled to 157,000. (More) ➤ President Trump pardoned sports executive Tim Leiweke this week. Leiweke was indicted on a federal conspiracy charge in connection with allegedly rigging a bidding process to build UT-Austin's basketball stadium. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Stay warm all winter with this ultra-light heated vest from HeatArmor that delivers instant, adjustable warmth at the touch of a button. Perfect for work, walks, or outdoor adventures, it heats your core evenly without bulk. Rechargeable, windproof, and stylish—an ideal gift for anyone who hates the cold. (SHOP NOW) | | | Flying together with our sponsor Data brokers are selling your personal information—your home address, phone number, and family details —to anyone online. This makes you an easy target for stalkers and harassment. DeleteMe is a service that helps you take back control. Their privacy experts remove your personal data from hundreds of data broker sites and monitor them all year to keep it off. Removing your data helps protect you from these real-world threats. Get 20% off at JoinDeleteMe.com/FLYOVER with code FLYOVER. | |  | ➤ The price of former San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker's Boerne mansion dropped $400,000 to $19.5 million after months on the market. The 53-acre Mediterranean estate where Parker signed his first NBA contract features a water park, basketball court, and a wine cellar. (See Photos)
➤ A Denton preschool's music program helps North Texas toddlers build confidence through early exposure to instruments. Research shows music engagement boosts language development and emotional regulation. (More) ➤ Roy Giessen's Berryville home features 5,000 synchronized Christmas lights set to music. The East Texas display features the song Christmas Shoes to honor Giessen's mother, who passed away the day after Christmas in 1997. (See Video) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ The Golden Age of Gaming Fits in Your Pocket. Relive gaming history anywhere with the Boltz Retro Device—5,000+ classic NES, SNES, PlayStation, Sega Genesis, and more, all in one pocket-sized console. No internet or downloads needed. Its 3.5" screen lets you enjoy retro adventures solo or with your kids. Grab yours now at 50% off before they're gone! (SHOP NOW) | |  | | What NFL player raised over $37 million for Houston to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey in 2017? Show me the answer | | |
A social media influencer has raised more than $67,000 in donations for an 86-year-old Arizona grandmother, who offered to help when he ...
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