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Houston mayor says ICE is out of control, states all Houstonians should be concerned — · Houston, TX · fox26houston.com	—	Jul 10, 11:30 PM
Austin's $6.6B draft budget cuts services, raises taxes — · Austin, TX · kut.org	—	Jul 10, 11:30 PM
Houston weather: Daily downpours expected through the weekend — · Houston, TX · fox26houston.com	—	Jul 10, 11:30 PM
Killeen opened public feedback on its proposed $2 million FY 2026–2027 HUD Annual Action Plan for housing and neighborhood improvements, with comments due July 28. ■ Government · Killeen, TX ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 11:00 PM
Guadalupe County alleges three detention officers sexually assaulted a person in custody at the Adult Detention Facility, with Texas Rangers leading the investigation. ◆ Crime · Guadalupe County, TX ·	●●●●○	Jul 10, 10:45 PM
Brazos County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office hosted its third Back-to-School Bash in Bryan, providing backpacks and school supplies before classes start. ● Community · Bryan, TX ·	●●○○○	Jul 10, 10:45 PM
Nacogdoches water billing audit aims to fix errors, improve accuracy Nacogdoches launches a city-and-contractor utility audit to correct potential errors in commercial and residential water billing. ■ Infrastructure · Nacogdoches, TX · ktre.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 10:30 PM
Fifteen states sued the Trump administration to block cuts to $1 billion school mental health grant funding. ■ Education · Texas ·	●●●●○	Jul 10, 9:45 PM
★ Witnesses detained after a Houston ICE attempted traffic stop said an officer shot the van driver through a passenger window without threat. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●●●	Jul 10, 9:30 PM
CBP seizes 8 firearms, 500 rounds of ammunition at Texas Port of Entry CBP seized eight firearms and 500 rounds of ammunition at the Presidio Port of Entry after a vehicle anomaly led to a physical inspection. ◆ Crime · Texas · kfoxtv.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 9:15 PM
The Socorro Police Department earned its first-ever Texas Law Enforcement Accreditation Status after meeting state professional policing standards. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 9:15 PM
North Freeway to close at Crosstimbers Street in both directions due to bridge repairs, TxDOT says TxDOT will close the North Freeway at Crosstimbers Street in Houston in alternating directions for bridge repairs Friday night through Saturday. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · abc13.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 9:15 PM
El Paso ISD will enforce the 90% attendance requirement for course credit in the 2026-27 school year under its District of Innovation plan changes. ■ Education · Texas ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 9:15 PM
Alleged fake nurse facing charges in New Mexico has been arrested in El Paso Margarita Gonzalez was arrested in El Paso on healthcare fraud and identifying-information charges tied to alleged impersonation of nurses at Las Cruces facilities. ■ Health · Texas · kfoxtv.com	●●●●○	Jul 10, 9:15 PM
El Paso Water is building Will Ruth Pond near Will Ruth Avenue and Threadgill Avenue to hold over 100 million gallons and reduce Northeast El Paso flooding. ■ Infrastructure · Texas ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 9:15 PM
Las Cruces murder suspect gets 10-year sentence after shootout with El Paso police Luciano Roman Valente Frias received a 10-year prison sentence in El Paso after a shootout during an attempted arrest tied to a Las Cruces murder. ◆ Crime · Texas · kfoxtv.com	●●●●○	Jul 10, 9:15 PM
'This is our barrio': Houston's East End residents say fatal ICE shooting calls for community resilience East End residents in Houston say a fatal ICE shooting has prompted calls for community resilience. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · houstonpublicmedia.org	●●●●○	Jul 10, 9:00 PM
How To Access Bexar County Inmate Mugshot Records: A Comprehensive Guide A guide outlines how to access Bexar County inmate mugshot and booking records through official search tools. ■ Government · Texas · unitaid.eu	●○○○○	Jul 10, 9:00 PM
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to be 'less visible' due to mono diagnosis, she says Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she has been diagnosed with mono and plans to be less visible while recovering. ■ Health · Houston, TX · houstonpublicmedia.org	●●○○○	Jul 10, 9:00 PM
Harrison County deputies shoot, kill armed suspect near Longview Harrison County deputies shot and killed an armed suspect near Longview after he pointed a gun at officers during a search. ◆ Crime · Texas · news-journal.com	●●●●○	Jul 10, 9:00 PM
Two-Vehicle Collision on I-10 in Beaumont Injures Motorist A two-car crash on westbound I-10 near Beaumont injured one motorist and caused traffic backup while lanes stayed open. ■ Other · Central Texas · mynewsla.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 9:00 PM
Expect another round of showers on Saturday, but the weekend won't be a washout! Scattered showers are expected to return early Saturday along the Coastal Bend, with very hot, humid conditions persisting. ▲ Weather · Texas · kristv.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 8:45 PM
SSRIs create a challenge during the summer heat, pharmacists warn Pharmacists warn that SSRIs and other medications can impair cooling or hydration during South Central Texas summer heat. ■ Health · Texas · ksat.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 8:45 PM
Killeen’s Red, White, and Blue Music Festival drew more than 12,100 attendees, according to the report. ● Community · Killeen, TX ·	●●○○○	Jul 10, 8:45 PM
Arkansas Game and Fish officials urge people not to use DIY parasite treatments amid Texas New World screwworm cases. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●○○○	Jul 10, 8:45 PM
2 new University Health hospitals placed in growing areas of Bexar County deemed 'healthcare deserts' University Health is building two new hospitals in Bexar County to address healthcare deserts, including Retama Hospital opening in 2027. ■ Health · Texas · ksat.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 8:45 PM
Networking event in Killeen to unite African professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders A networking event in Killeen aims to unite African professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders. ● Community · Killeen, TX · tdtnews.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 8:45 PM
Cuban Government Refuses to Accept Man Seeking Voluntary Departure from U.S.; Remains Detained in Texas A Cuban man detained in Texas after seeking voluntary departure was denied entry by Cuba and remains in legal limbo while his Houston wife is pregnant. ■ Government · Houston, TX · cubaheadlines.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 8:30 PM
HVAC tech threatened with gun on house call An HVAC technician in Tulsa was threatened with a gun during a house call, and no injuries were reported. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · ktul.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 8:30 PM
Bell County confirmed its first 2026 West Nile virus detection after mosquito trap samples tested positive. ■ Health · Bell County, TX ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 8:15 PM
The Houston Volunteers Making Sure No Child Sleeps on the Floor Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s Houston North chapter celebrated building its 10,000th bed for children in need, including a recent delivery. ● Community · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 8:15 PM
Physicians Advise Staying Cool, Hydrated as Temperatures Soar Physicians urge Texans to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke as temperatures near or exceed 100 degrees. ■ Health · Marble Falls, Texas · kilgorenewsherald.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 8:15 PM
Pasadena police sergeant resigns while under internal investigation; council member cites alleged misuse of Flock camera A Pasadena police sergeant resigned while under internal investigation for allegedly misusing Flock Safety cameras to track a fellow officer. ◆ Crime · Pasadena, TX · click2houston.com	●●●●○	Jul 10, 8:15 PM
Couple's request for records challenged by Central Texas city A Copperas Cove couple says years of flooding damaged their property and that the city’s responses are being contested with help from the Texas AG. ▲ Flood · Copperas Cove, TX · kxxv.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 8:15 PM
Haydon Wiginton honors late grandfather, music at Lampasas Spring Ho Festival Haydon Wiginton returns to Lampasas for the Spring Ho Festival, performing his new tribute song to his late grandfather. ● Community · Lampasas, TX · kxxv.com	●○○○○	Jul 10, 8:15 PM
A 5th Circuit ruling upheld Texas’s ban on in-state tuition for undocumented students, raising costs for Laredo area students. ■ Education · Texans ·	●●●●○	Jul 10, 7:45 PM
As TxDOT prepares to widen FM 518 in Pearland, some local businesses say they have to move TxDOT plans to widen FM 518 in Pearland from SH 288 to Halbert, requiring relocation or shutdown of about 12 nearby businesses. ■ Infrastructure · Pearland, TX · abc13.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 7:30 PM
Dallas County detected West Nile virus in mosquito samples and scheduled aerial and ground spraying in far north Dallas starting July 11 night. ■ Health · Houston, Texas ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 7:30 PM
City of Greenville receives go-ahead from TxDOT over giant Texas flag TxDOT approved Greenville officials’ plan for a 190-foot Texas flagpole at I-30 and Wesley Street with no construction issues cited. ■ Government · Texas · heraldbanner.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 7:30 PM
2 teens shot multiple times after shootout in west Harris County neighborhood, HCSO says Two west Harris County teens shot multiple times after an altercation from their driveways on Tuglow Ravine Lane. ◆ Crime · Harris County, TX · abc13.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 7:30 PM
The new rector at The Parish of All Saints: 'We want people to know that we are here, and trying to see what we can do to help' The Rev. Trey Garland discussed his plans as the new rector of the Parish of All Saints and efforts to serve the Dorchester community. ● Community · Houston, TX · dotnews.com	●○○○○	Jul 10, 7:15 PM
Former Austin ISD teacher Carl David Innmon was sentenced to 16 years for possessing over 365,000 child sexual abuse material files. ◆ Crime · Travis County, TX ·	●●●●●	Jul 10, 7:15 PM
Travis County Sheriff’s Office issued warrants for two suspects in a double homicide outside Bare Cabaret in northeast Austin. ◆ Crime · Austin, TX ·	●●●●○	Jul 10, 7:15 PM
Former Nokomis police chief calls department too far gone Nokomis officials and the mayor respond to a police chief resignation citing severe internal issues and leadership problems. ■ Government · Central Texas · wandtv.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 7:00 PM
Galveston submitted a recovery plan to the Texas General Land Office to keep its $54.3 million South Shore drainage project on track. ■ Infrastructure · Galveston, TX ·	●●●●○	Jul 10, 7:00 PM
Freeport hires Bojorquez Law Firm as new city legal counsel after Duncan's termination Freeport hired the Bojorquez Law Firm as new city legal counsel after a prior termination, per the article’s announcement. ■ Government · Central Texas · thefacts.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 7:00 PM
17-acre grass fire near Itasca in Hill County, Texas A 17-acre grass fire near Itasca in Hill County was contained after a multi-agency response, with crews mopping up hot spots. ▲ Fire · Itasca, TX · kwtx.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 7:00 PM
'Midday Xtra' with Julie and Alyssa launches at KWTX in new podcasting studio KWTX launched the new live midday podcast show “Midday Xtra” from its new podcast studio in Waco, airing weekdays at 12:45 p.m. ■ Education · Baylor University, Texas · kwtx.com	●○○○○	Jul 10, 7:00 PM
Waco Pride Network abruptly dissolved and ended all LGBTQ+ events and programming in Waco due to volunteer staffing challenges. ● Community · Waco, TX ·	●●○○○	Jul 10, 6:45 PM
Spectacular Vibha Holi 2018 Brings Color and Cause Together Vibha hosted the Vibha Holi 2018 event in Houston featuring performances, color play, and checks supporting Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. ● Community · Houston, TX · indoamerican-news.com	●○○○○	Jul 10, 6:45 PM
Austin Police seek tips on a suspect linked to thefts of cell phones from downtown bar patrons between midnight and 2:30 a.m. ◆ Crime · Austin, TX ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 6:45 PM
Mystic Shores residents face environmental, property right issues related to Juniper Ranch wastewater facility Mystic Shores residents oppose renewal of a wastewater facility permit tied to Juniper Ranch, citing environmental and property-right concerns. ■ Infrastructure · Lake Travis, Texas · herald-zeitung.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 6:45 PM
Caritas of Austin serves hundreds of meals to homeless community Caritas of Austin served free meals to hundreds at its community kitchen during a volunteer day in Austin. ● Community · Austin, TX · fox7austin.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 6:45 PM
American Chemical Society Honors Kashinath Patil Dr. Kashnath Patil was honored by the American Chemical Society for 60 years of service. ■ Education · Houston, TX · indoamerican-news.com	●○○○○	Jul 10, 6:45 PM
Swami Mukundananda to Visit Houston: July 18th to July 29th, 2026 Swami Mukundananda is scheduled to visit Houston from July 18 to July 29, 2026. ● Community · Houston, TX · indoamerican-news.com	●○○○○	Jul 10, 6:45 PM
TxDOT is seeking proposals to relocate a historic 1925 Warren pony truss bridge in Comanche County under its Historic Bridge Reuse Program. ■ Infrastructure · Texas ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 6:45 PM
Walk Across Texas participants set new record in Kerr County Participants in Walk Across Texas set a new record in Kerr County. ● Community · Texas · dailytimes.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 6:45 PM
A strong, long-lasting heat dome is expected to bring record-level dangerously hot temperatures across much of the U.S. starting this weekend. ▲ Weather · Texas ·	●●●●●	Jul 10, 6:45 PM
Bell County man enters guilty plea for repeated sexual abuse of 2 children Jerry Jackson of Bell County, Kentucky pleaded guilty to repeated sexual abuse of two children and faces a recommended 25-year prison sentence. ◆ Crime · Bell County, TX · lex18.com	●●●●○	Jul 10, 6:30 PM
Funding available for Texas row crop and vegetable producers Texas A&M AgriLife offers direct payments to Texas row crop and vegetable producers for soil health and water management practices. ■ Business · Texas · hpj.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 6:15 PM
Arlington Jail Lookup: How To Access Inmate Information And Visitations A guide explains how to access inmate records and visitation and bail information through Tarrant County and Arlington jail resources. ■ Government · Texas · unitaid.eu	●○○○○	Jul 10, 6:15 PM
UIL requires high schools to follow Wet Bulb Globe Temp guidelines at practice UIL will require high schools to use Wet Bulb Globe Temperature heat rules starting Aug. 1, 2026 for outdoor practices. ■ Education · Texas · kztv10.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 6:00 PM
UA Hope-Texarkana offers hands-on training in electromechanical, welding, and industrial maintenance and opens enrollment for fall classes. ■ Education · Round Rock, TX ·	●●○○○	Jul 10, 6:00 PM
An NTSB preliminary report says a business jet crashed in Laredo in June after both engines flamed out, killing one and injuring six. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●●●	Jul 10, 6:00 PM
Hill Country wineries crush summer with grape stomping events Hill Country wineries are hosting grape stomping events to draw visitors during summer months. ● Community · Lampasas, Texas · houston.culturemap.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 6:00 PM
Montgomery County police give away free theft-tracing catalytic converters Montgomery County police plan a July 15 event offering free catalytic converter etching to deter theft. ◆ Crime · Montgomery County, TX · wjla.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 5:30 PM
How did Texas become the bluebonnet state? Texas’s state flower, the bluebonnet, blooms in spring and summer with distinctive white-tipped blue petals tied to the “rabbit” Spanish name. ● Community · Texas · palestineherald.com	●○○○○	Jul 10, 5:30 PM
A $20 million Supreme Texas Lottery scratch-off top prize was claimed at an H-E-B Plus in New Braunfels. ■ Business · New Braunfels, TX ·	●●○○○	Jul 10, 5:15 PM
2 men arrested after breaking into a business and stealing Pokémon cards, Webster police say Webster police arrested two men after a burglary of a collectibles store involving about $9,000 in stolen Pokémon cards and a 31-mile chase. ◆ Crime · Webster, TX · abc13.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 5:15 PM
Texas A&M identified the pasture mealybug in 70 counties, warning it could threaten grasslands and the cattle industry. ■ Business · Texas ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 5:00 PM
Battle Creek issues boil water advisory for several areas after repairs Battle Creek issued a boil water advisory for specific areas after water-system repairs reduced pressure during testing and risk management. ■ Health · Houston, Texas · wwmt.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 4:45 PM
Understanding McLennan County Mugshots: Access, Purpose, And Legal Context McLennan County mugshots are generally public records, but access and removal depend on privacy protections and legal exceptions. ■ Government · Mclennan County, TX · unitaid.eu	●●○○○	Jul 10, 4:30 PM
UT Dallas is adding new graduate AI and business analytics coursework as local demand grows for agentic AI and related skills. ■ Education · Central Texas ·	●●○○○	Jul 10, 4:30 PM
USDA confirmed three additional New World screwworm cases in Texas, prompting movement restrictions across multiple counties for livestock protection. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 4:30 PM
DPS Graduates New K-9 Teams to Deploy Across Texas Texas DPS graduated five new K-9 teams and two trainers to deploy statewide for narcotics, explosives, and tracking detection. ■ Government · Texas Department Of Public Safety, Texas · sanangelolive.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 4:30 PM
Aaron Reitz was appointed U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas. ■ Government · Houston, TX ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 4:15 PM
EXCLUSIVE: ICE Officer Saves 14-Year-Old After Teen Jumps Out Of Moving Vehicle An ICE officer in Harlingen-Corpus Christi helped a 14-year-old who jumped from a moving vehicle on Interstate 37 in Texas. ● Community · Texas · dailycaller.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 4:00 PM
Houston families can find free or low-cost back-to-school supplies at multiple upcoming events across July and August. ■ Education · Houston, TX ·	●●○○○	Jul 10, 3:45 PM
Odessa police searching for man accused of stealing $400K from Housing Authority Odessa police are searching for Andres Laabs accused of stealing about $400,000 from the Odessa Housing Authority, possibly in Midland. ◆ Crime · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 3:45 PM
The DEA and U nited Against Fentanyl will host a Walk for Lives community walk Saturday at Houston City Hall to raise fentanyl awareness. ● Community · Houston, TX ·	●●○○○	Jul 10, 3:45 PM
Experts share tips to spot venomous snakes in East Texas East Texas experts advise residents how to identify venomous snakes and when to back away, including distinguishing cottonmouths from water snakes. ■ Other · Texas · ksla.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 3:45 PM
Odessa Geek Fest returns for third year at Ector County Coliseum Odessa Geek Fest returns at the Ector County Coliseum for its third year this weekend, with organizers expecting up to 1,500 attendees. ● Community · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 3:45 PM
Free summer enrichment program in New Braunfels for kids helps single moms stay employed Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels launched the Superhope Summer Enrichment Program to provide childcare support for shelter mothers’ working schedules. ■ Education · New Braunfels, TX · ksat.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 3:45 PM
The Trump administration waived the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 after being sued over a Big Bend, West Texas border wall near Presidio’s levees. ■ Infrastructure · Texas ·	●●●●○	Jul 10, 3:30 PM
A Houston man was arrested for allegedly leaving an antisemitic death threat for Flock Safety, with the FBI tracing the voicemail via Verizon records. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●○○	Jul 10, 3:15 PM
I-35 South shut down near Valley Mills Drive exit due to truck spill Interstate 35 southbound in Waco is shut down near Valley Mills Drive after a truck spill, with motorists rerouted and no injuries reported. ■ Infrastructure · Valley Mills, Texas · kxxv.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 3:15 PM
'Intentionally discarded' human fetus found at Lewisville Lake Park Lewisville police investigate after a human fetus was found intentionally discarded at Lewisville Lake Park, with identity and culprit unknown. ◆ Crime · Texas · fox4news.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 3:15 PM
OmniTRAX introduces automated track inspection system on Texas short line OmniTRAX is introducing an automated track inspection system on a Texas short line to improve rail maintenance and monitoring. ■ Infrastructure · Lometa, TX · trains.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 3:15 PM
Fort Worth data center moratorium requested by 5 council members Five Fort Worth council members request a temporary moratorium on new data-center construction while the city refines regulations. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · fox4news.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 3:15 PM
A 17-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the June 3 Fairfield High School graduation shooting that killed Jamario Baker. ◆ Crime · Fairfield, TX ·	●●●●●	Jul 10, 3:00 PM
Water Street in Killeen to be closed for months Water Street in Killeen is scheduled to be closed for months. ■ Infrastructure · Killeen, TX · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 3:00 PM
Arrest affidavit: Killeen police find psilocybin mushroom candy bar Killeen police said a traffic stop found a psilocybin mushroom candy bar in Witney Edward Thomas’s possession. ◆ Crime · Killeen, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 3:00 PM
Local shelter faces worst crisis in years due to overcapacity, screwworm threat Hill Country Humane Society in Buchanan Dam reported severe overcrowding and a new threat from the New World screwworm. ■ Health · Texas · dailytrib.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 3:00 PM
Houston TIRZ Nearing Deal to buy 17 Acres for Concert Venue Houston’s TIRZ No. 20 is close to buying 17 acres for a Levitt Pavilion Houston concert venue pending city council review. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · therealdeal.com	●●●○○	Jul 10, 3:00 PM
Bell County indictments The provided content appears to be a non-descriptive list and does not include details of specific Bell County indictments. ■ Government · Bell County, TX · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Jul 10, 3:00 PM
Buckaroos wanted for Marble Falls mutton bustin' Marble Falls Rodeo signups for mutton busting open for children ages 4 to 7 ahead of July 17-18 events. ● Community · Marble Falls, TX · dailytrib.com	●○○○○	Jul 10, 3:00 PM
TEA Says Some of HISD's Special Ed Plans Violate Federal Law [UPDATED] The Texas Education Agency said HISD’s special education “consolidation” plan violates federal law and cannot proceed until IEP errors are remedied. ■ Education · Houston, TX · houstonpress.com	●●●●○	Jul 10, 2:30 PM
Texas City man arrested in child pornography investigation A Texas City man was arrested in connection with a child pornography investigation. ◆ Crime · Texas City, TX · galvnews.com	●●●●○	Jul 10, 2:30 PM
Community mourns loss of Live Oak Council Member Aaron Dahl The City of Live Oak announced the death of City Council Member Aaron Dahl and said memorial information will follow. ● Community · Live Oak, TX · news4sanantonio.com	●○○○○	Jul 10, 2:30 PM
Plano police arrested Brinker Elementary teacher Paul Campbell on charges of continuous sexual abuse of an 8-year-old student. ◆ Crime · Mclennan County, Texas ·	●●●●●	Jul 10, 2:15 PM