Friday, July 10, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1938, Houston-born Howard Hughes took off from New York on his record-setting flight around the world. He circled the globe in just 91 hours.

We asked a few days ago how you stay cool during the dog days of a Texas summer. Answers ranged from remaining mentally tough to hanging out in the beer cooler at the convenience store to escaping to faraway mountains.

The most common answer involved some form of "reverse hibernation" (our new favorite phrase), treating summer like winter by turning your house into an air-conditioned cave and hunkering down with your cold beverage of choice. As always, thanks for the emails! Hit reply any time to reach us.

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Faculty Groups Sue Texas Tech

Two faculty groups sued Texas Tech Chancellor Brandon Creighton and the university system's regents on Wednesday over rules restricting classroom instruction on race, sex, and gender identity.

The federal suit, filed in El Paso by the American Association of University Professors and its Texas affiliate, challenges two memos requiring professors to submit course material on those topics for regents' review. It asks a judge to block enforcement across the five-campus system.

The groups argue the rules violate the First and Fourteenth Amendments and discriminate against black faculty. "This is based on discrimination against populations that have ideas that the Chancellor finds to be disfavorable, and that is unconstitutional," said Antonio Ingram, an attorney on the case.

The Texas Tech System said it is confident its policies are "lawful, constitutionally sound, and fully compliant with state and federal law." Creighton, a former state senator, has defended the reviews as keeping coursework relevant for the workforce.

Talarico, Paxton Announce Q2 Fundraising Totals

State Rep. James Talarico raised more than $30 million for his U.S. Senate bid from April through June, more than triple the $9 million reported by Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Talarico's campaign called it the largest second-quarter haul ever by a Senate candidate in an election year, pushing his total past $70 million from 780,000 contributors since September. The campaign said 97% of donations were $100 or less.

Paxton's camp touted its total as the largest announced by any non-incumbent Republican Senate candidate this cycle, calling it a "clear signal that conservatives are rallying" behind him.

Official reports identifying donors and cash on hand are due to the Federal Election Commission by July 15. Recent public polling shows the race essentially tied.

Texas Secures $45M Cash App Settlement

Cash App parent Block, Inc. will pay $45 million to settle a 46-state investigation co-led by Texas into claims it misled users about fraud protections.

Texas will receive nearly $5 million. Investigators said the company marketed the payment app as a safe, bank-like alternative while fraud outpaced its safeguards, leaving victims with no way to recover stolen funds.

Within 30 days, Block must provide 24-hour customer support, simplify fraud reporting, and post scam warnings inside the app. A linked federal consent order requires consumer refunds of between $75 million and $120 million.

"This settlement ensures that Texans who were harmed can recover what they are owed," Paxton said. Block denied wrongdoing, saying it settled solely to close the matter.

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Big Oil Just Bet Big on Lithium

Eni, Italy’s largest oil producer, just signed a strategic agreement to invest in EnergyX’s lithium project in Chile, a stake that could reach $225M. The project is expected to generate $1.3B in annual revenue at forecasted market prices.

It’s just one piece of EnergyX’s portfolio holding up to 15M+ tons of untapped lithium, and it’s the latest proof of their progress. Through July 16, you can invest as an early-stage shareholder and share in that growth.

EnergyX’s patented tech recovers up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods at 500X the speed. When combined with their resource portfolio, the road to commercial-scale production is clear. Lithium demand is projected to grow 5X by 2040, so the timing couldn’t be better.

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➤ Statewide: Mexican cartels are smuggling cheap U.S. gasoline—mostly from Texas—back into Mexico to dodge import taxes, making fuel their second-biggest moneymaker after drugs. Banks have flagged more than $7 billion in suspicious transactions since May 2025. (More)

➤ San Antonio: The ATF and the National Shooting Sports Foundation launched the 26th annual Don’t Lie for the Other Guy campaign, warning would-be straw buyers against illegal gun purchases that put firearms in the hands of criminals, gangs, and drug cartels. (See Details)

➤ Pecos: Police are warning residents about a rise in car thefts and urging drivers to keep keys secure, remove valuables, and lock their vehicles every time. (See Details)

➤ Austin: The city has spent more than $100,000 removing graffiti from private property under a pilot program the City Council approved last fall, which offers owners free cleanup through a 311 request. (More)

➤ Statewide: Texas has logged 48 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, a parasite-caused intestinal illness spread through contaminated produce. Most cases are in South and Southeast Texas. Five people have been hospitalized, and health officials recommend washing all fresh produce. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Most Texas school districts start classes between Aug. 10 and 13 this year, with Houston ISD returning Aug. 10, Dallas ISD Aug. 11, and Austin ISD holding out until Aug. 18. Some districts, though, return as early as July 21 and 28. (See List)

➤ Grapevine: Aviation pioneer Wally Funk, the youngest member of the 1961 Mercury 13 and the only one to reach space, died Wednesday at 87. She finally flew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard in 2021 at age 82, becoming the oldest woman ever to reach space. (Read Story)

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➤ Mark Cuban filed a court petition against Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont, alleging Dumont froze him out of arena financing and basketball operations despite a handshake deal when Cuban sold the team. (More)

➤ Former Astros pitcher and current Detroit Tiger Justin Verlander announced that he's retiring at the end of the 2026 season, closing out a 21-year career with three Cy Young Awards, two World Series rings, and 3,554 strikeouts. The 43-year-old won both of his championships with Houston. (More)

➤ Cincinnati football coach Scott Satterfield accused Texas Tech of tampering at Big 12 Media Days, alleging that Tech contacted quarterback Brendan Sorsby about transferring with four games left in the 2025 season. Texas Tech said it is not aware of any impermissible contact. (More)

➤ The city of Plano held its first community open house this week for a proposed Dallas Stars arena at the Shops at Willow Bend. Voters still need to approve a package of venue taxes in a special election this November. (More)

➤ Texas Tech basketball confirmed that All-American forward JT Toppin will return for the 2026-27 season. Toppin averaged 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds before tearing his ACL in February, and he’s got two years of eligibility remaining. (More)

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➤ An invasive pasture mealybug first confirmed in Texas last year has now been found in 70 counties, threatening the forage grasses behind the state's $15.5 billion cattle industry. Texas A&M AgriLife says no labeled pesticide effectively controls it yet. (See Details)

➤ San Antonio closed a $30 million purchase of three federal properties near Hemisfair, including an office building and two parking lots. The Spurs funded the deal to advance Project Marvel, a proposed downtown sports and entertainment district anchored by a new arena. (See Details)

➤ Shares for MARA Holdings, the Bitcoin miner, jumped after it agreed to acquire a 1,200-acre powered site in Matagorda County for up to $600 million in milestone payments. The land carries rights to 2,000 megawatts and is slated for a data center campus supporting AI computing and Bitcoin mining. (More)

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This Metal’s Price Went Up 170%

No, not gold. Lithium. Prices more than doubled from last June to this one, spurring a modern-day “white gold” rush driven by AI, energy, and more.

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Their patented tech can recover up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods, in days instead of months. That combination of technological prowess and market demand earned an investment from General Motors.

In the past 24 months, EnergyX has raised ~$100M from retail investors, formed a first-of-its-kind lithium agreement with the U.S. Army, and Eni, Italy’s largest oil company, just signed an agreement to invest up to $225M.

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➤ Arlington dad Sergio Vivanco fulfilled his dream of building a soccer pitch in his backyard so local kids have a place to practice, even recruiting players door-to-door for his competitive team. (See Video)

➤ Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that Pancake, the family's golden retriever known as the First Puppy of Texas, has died at 11. "Cecilia and I are so grateful for the 11 years that Pancake brought joy and affection to our family," Abbott wrote. (More)

➤ A Bryan family has taken on the project of traveling the state to clean and restore historical markers, with nearly 100 signs finished and the work documented on YouTube. What began in Brazos County has expanded to Llano and Mason counties. (Read Story)

➤ Medical Center Hospital in Odessa invited heart failure survivors back to reunite with the doctors and nurses who saved their lives. (More)

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