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The U.S. Department of the Interior expanded hunting and fishing access across the National Wildlife Refuge System in 32 states, including Balcones Canyonlands in Central Texas.
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Austin becomes a Book Safe Harbor during library centennial
Austin’s libraries use their centennial to host a community “Book Safe Harbor” collection event.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 5:15 PM |
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5 new short films explain history behind '70s Austin mural
Five short films were released to explain the history behind an Austin mural from the 1970s.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 5:15 PM |
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State Fair of Texas unveils a whopping 40 new foods for 2026
State Fair of Texas plans to debut 40 new foods for the 2026 fair.
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●○○○○ | Sep 9, 5:45 PM |
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Visit Galveston seeks public perspectives on tourism through online survey
Visit Galveston opened an online survey seeking residents’ views on tourism impacts, running until Sept. 27.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 6:00 PM |
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Cass County Peace Officer Chili Cook-Off Set for October 10
Cass County Peace Officer Association will host a chili cook-off Oct. 10, 2026 at the Atlanta Visitor Center & Museum in downtown Atlanta, Texas.
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●○○○○ | Sep 9, 6:00 PM |
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League City nature center receives upgrades, renovation
League City’s Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney Nature Center is receiving a new restroom and rebuilt bird blinds after a renovation closure.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 6:00 PM |
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San Antonio's Esperanza Center to debut performance series this weekend
San Antonio’s Esperanza Center will debut a performance series this weekend.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 6:00 PM |
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72 years of marriage: The ACU love story that started on campus
Bob and Betty Hale were profiled for celebrating 72 years of marriage that began as students at Abilene Christian University.
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●○○○○ | Sep 9, 6:30 PM |
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'Getting too weird': GOP's 'thirst trap' stunt at convention backfires immediately
A GOP “thirst trap” stunt at the midterm convention drew immediate backlash or backfired.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 8:45 PM |
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Central Texas mother honors late son with memorial fund for FFA youth
A Troy mother created the Will Barsh Memorial Fund for Bell County FFA youth and plans a sixth annual benefit Oct. 17 in Temple.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 9:00 PM |
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Texas AG Ken Paxton announced 7 million free eggs for food banks statewide after antitrust settlements with three egg producers.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton delivers 7 million free eggs to Texas food banks
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces 7 million eggs for Texas food banks
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces distribution of more than 7 million free eggs statewide
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Texas AG Ken Paxton announces giveaway of 7 million free eggs
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Ken Paxton Takes Credit for 7 Million Free Eggs
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Paxton: 7 Million Donated Eggs Headed To Texas Food Banks After Price-Fixing Settlements
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Paxton: 7 Million Donated Eggs Headed To Texas Food Banks After Price-Fixing Settlements
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Distribution of 7 Million Free Eggs to Texans Across the State
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Austin Street Center's Humble Beginnings Luncheon in Dallas
Austin Street Center announced its Humble Beginnings Luncheon in Dallas on Oct. 26 to raise funds for homelessness services.
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Montgomery Whitewater’s board chair says the facility will temporarily close and rebrand, citing commissioner calls and plans to return in spring 2027.
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Inmates, sheriff say faith-based programming is changing lives at Trinity County jail
Trinity County jail officials and inmates say faith-based programming and church access are supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism efforts.
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Locals shame city after beloved Texas drive in closes after 14 years
The Coyote Drive-In in Fort Worth closed permanently after 14 years as the city advances the Panther Island Project, prompting local backlash.
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Raising the roofs and harvesting honey at Ark of Highland Lakes
Ark of Highland Lakes held a honey pickup party at Valley View Village in Marble Falls and highlighted ongoing transitional home construction.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 11:45 PM |
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Wreaths Across America Brazos Valley to mark 9/11 with new benches at Bryan City Cemetery Annex
Wreaths Across America holds a 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Bryan Friday to dedicate two new benches at the Bryan City Cemetery Annex.
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Hometown hero receives first responder award after 14 years of service
Abilene-native Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Stevie Burchell received the Melvin Martin First Responder Award after 14 years of service.
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●○○○○ | Sep 10, 2:15 AM |
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Beloved Catholic women's conference is back after 6 years
The Genius Catholic Women’s Conference returns Feb. 26–27, 2027 at Margaritaville Lake Conroe in Houston with registration including VIP and general options.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 6:30 AM |
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Pets Fur People plans a Sept. 19 rally at Petland in Tyler to raise awareness against puppy mills on Puppy Mill Awareness Day.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 7:00 AM |
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More families, less food: Federal cuts, rising demand hit Central TX food banks
Central Texas food banks report rising food insecurity as demand increases and SNAP changes reduce purchasing power for families in multiple counties.
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September Meeting Set for the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group
The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group will meet Sept. 14 in Sulphur Springs to prepare for an October breast health event.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 8:00 AM |
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Fall festivities happening in and around Montgomery County
Fall events are scheduled across Montgomery County in locations like Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Poolesville through late September and October.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 9:15 AM |
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PAWS Around Texoma: City of Jacksboro Animal Shelter
Jacksboro Animal Shelter is over capacity and continues seeking adoptions while operating with a single animal control officer.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 9:30 AM |
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Wichita Falls teen selected for Times Square Down syndrome tribute
Memorial High School student Lucas Thornton was selected to appear on Times Square Jumbotrons for the National Down Syndrome Society tribute.
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Kitten rescued after being trapped in utility pipe in Texas
A kitten was rescued after becoming trapped about 20 feet down a utility pipe near communication towers in El Paso and was taken to a shelter.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 10:30 AM |
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San Antonio's housing authority has $2.5B plan for nearly 15K apartments
Opportunity Home in San Antonio outlined a $2.5 billion plan to modernize and develop about 14,500 apartments through 2037 to expand affordable housing.
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Cody Johnson Championship Event Returns To Belton, Texas In October
Cody Johnson will hold his third annual championship roping event in Belton, Texas, October 6–11, with charity gala activities and auctions.
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Killeen’s Boots, Brews and BBQ Fest drew about 4,100 attendees, a 193% increase over last year’s football-themed event.
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Right-wing group Turning Point USA to hold UT-San Antonio event on anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death
Turning Point USA plans a UT San Antonio vigil for Charlie Kirk’s anniversary amid campus security and prior threat concerns.
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Covenant Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, directs $200k to help its neighbors overcome financial barriers
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Austin will distribute $200,000 to four groups to address housing instability, predatory lending, medical debt, and lack of identification.
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Mobile Food Pantry September through November distribution dates
Catholic Charities Dallas will distribute free fresh food in Rockwall from September through November at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
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Sons of the Republic of Texas to commemorate 2026 Texian Navy Day at San Jacinto Monument
The Sons of the Republic of Texas will hold a 10 a.m. Texian Navy Day ceremony Sept. 19 at the San Jacinto Monument in La Porte.
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Muslims in Texas facing 'unprecedented levels of hostility'
A Texas-based piece says Muslims face unprecedented hostility amid rising concerns about discrimination and backlash.
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9/11 remembrance events planned across Bryan-College Station
Bryan-College Station will hold Sept. 11, 2026 remembrance ceremonies, including a memorial bench and Bush School programs.
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Frontera Fest, a Sept. 11-13 music festival in Harlingen, was canceled days before opening with full ticket refunds promised.
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San Marcos Lime scooters return. Here's where they are off-limits.
San Marcos relaunched a Lime dockless e-scooter program with 150 scooters after City Council approval, with defined ride and parking rules.
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Harris County residents can seek record-clearing help at September Clean Slate Day
Harris County will host a free Clean Slate Day Sept. 26 to help eligible residents clear certain misdemeanor records.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 4:30 PM |
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Rodeo Houston will hold a Sept. 17 groundbreaking for a new 1-million-square-foot agricultural complex along Highway 288.
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72nd annual Decatur BBQ Fest offers flavor, fun and free family entertainment this Saturday
The 72nd annual Decatur BBQ Fest returns Saturday at Veterans Park with free family entertainment, food trucks, and fireworks.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 5:00 PM |
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Kick off fall at League City's Village Fair & Music Festival
League City’s Village Fair & Music Festival is scheduled to kick off fall with a community event.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 5:00 PM |
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McCombs Helps Expand Austin Sunshine Camps
McCombs is helping expand Austin Sunshine Camps, a local youth program, according to the article title.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 6:00 PM |
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The Woodlands Car Club Honors Fire Department's Antique Engine as Part of 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Woodlands Car Club will honor the fire department’s antique engine during a Sept. 27 community car showcase and Boots vs. Badges softball game.
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●○○○○ | Sep 10, 6:15 PM |
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League City council supports arts plan for historic Walter Hall House
League City council supported an Art Guild plan to use the historic Walter Hall House pending repairs and budget planning by the nonprofit.
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Texas A&M kicks off 150th anniversary celebration with new merchandise line, events
Texas A&M began planning its 150th anniversary with a new licensed merchandise collection and public events starting Oct. 2.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 8:00 PM |
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Stella's restaurant to host fundraiser on 9/11
Stella’s restaurant in Lubbock will hold a 9/11 fundraiser donating a portion of sales to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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Canadian visitors celebrate America's 250th at Freedom Truck museum
Canadian missionaries visited the Freedom Truck Mobile Museum in Port Aransas to celebrate and discuss America’s 250th anniversary and constitutional freedoms.
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●○○○○ | Sep 10, 9:15 PM |
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Killeen car wash manager says illegal dumping has ramped up, city isn't helping
A Killeen car wash manager alleges illegal dumping has increased and says city help through code enforcement has fallen short.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 9:30 PM |
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Journey And Heart Tribute Bands Perform At Salado Concert
A Rockin’ for Youth benefit concert in Salado will feature Journey and Heart tribute bands to support Bell County youth groups.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 10:00 PM |
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Fraternities fire up grills for annual CASA Cookout and Concert
Baylor fraternities held the CASA Cookout and Concert on Fountain Mall to raise money for McLennan County CASA services.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 5:15 AM |
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Jimmy Kimmel gleefully roasts the empty seats at Trump's midterm convention
Jimmy Kimmel joked on late night about empty seats at Trump’s midterm convention in Texas.
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●○○○○ | Sep 11, 5:15 AM |
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Hundreds of flags in Kerrville honor 9/11 victims, veterans and heroes
Kerrville held its fourth annual Flags of Honor display with 500 flags honoring 9/11 victims, veterans, and heroes through Sunday.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 8:45 AM |
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6 Things to Know: Local 9/11 ceremony, El Bolillo latest, Harbor Bridge detour
Corpus Christi’s weekly roundup highlights a Friday 9/11 ceremony, an El Bolillo incentives vote, and a Harbor Bridge detour for southbound I-37.
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Houston-area events are scheduled for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, including a memorial at Market Square Park.
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Campus Recreation holds Memorial Step Tribute for 9/11
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New flag pole, donated by veterans organizations, dedicated at Woodland Heights Elementary
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9/11 Memorial Events in Houston, Permanent 9/11 memorial in Market Square Park, Local woman changed | SUNNY 99.1
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CTC Net Impact students honor 9/11 heroes with memorial flag display
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Lake Jackson to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 with community tribute
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Ceremonies, events in San Antonio-area to honor 9/11 victims
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New Braunfels police, fire chiefs, and the Comal County Sheriff reflect on events that changed their area’s response approach.
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Taiwan Academy in Houston will host a fall showcase of Taiwanese films and performances through November, including talks and music events.
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Artist Jitish Kallat's Menil Wall Drawing Uses a Declassified Moon Document
Jitish Kallat opened a Menil Drawing Institute wall drawing inspired by a declassified 1959 USAF study about Project A119.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 2:15 PM |
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Texas Parks and Wildlife will host Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hikes at more than 20 state parks during September.
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Austin's oldest Tex-Mex restaurant raises funds after ICE detains workers
Cisco’s owner launched a fundraiser after ICE detained two Austin employees, seeking support for legal fees and family expenses.
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Gov. Greg Abbott honored fallen first responders, law enforcement officers, and a K-9 at the 2026 Star of Texas Awards in Austin.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 3:15 PM |
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Austin first responders honor 9/11 victims on 25th anniversary, see photos
Austin firefighters and other supporters held 9/11 memorial events and packed meals for the Central Texas Food Bank on the 25th anniversary.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 3:15 PM |
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Houston-area graduations are moving away from Reliant Stadium
Harris County officials will move Houston-area high school and college graduations from Reliant Stadium to Reliant Arena due to scheduling at Reliant Park.
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Waco Civic Theatre stages “Come From Away,” sharing Gander, Newfoundland’s post-9/11 kindness story.
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Austin firefighters climb 110 floors to honor 9/11 heroes
Austin Fire Department members climbed the Pleasant Valley Drill Tower to 1,386 feet for the 26th annual 9/11 memorial stair climb.
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Org that 'adopted' new South Austin park ready to debut it
A South Austin park that was adopted by an organization is ready to debut.
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Save Dallas City Hall Coalition wins national preservation award
The Save Dallas City Hall Coalition received Docomomo’s 2026 Advocacy Award for efforts to preserve Dallas City Hall’s modernist building.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 5:00 PM |
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Princess Leia Needs A Calm Home, Texas Shelter Dog Seeks Adoption
Abilene’s All Kind Animal Initiative lists Princess Leia and other dogs seeking adoption or foster in Texas.
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Alamo City Street Choir performs in 'Rivers of Hope'
Alamo City Street Choir performed in a program called "Rivers of Hope."
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Galveston Women's Conference celebrates leadership, legacy and connections
The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce held its 19th annual Galveston Women’s Conference, featuring Jane Seymour and local business awards.
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Fort Worth Botanic Garden to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with ¡Celebramos! Festival, Featuring a Free Admission Day Sept. 19
Fort Worth Botanic Garden will host the ¡Celebramos! Hispanic Heritage festival with a free admission day Sept. 19 and additional events Sept. 20 and Oct. 18.
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Fort Worth couple shares story of 9/11 survival at World Trade Center hotel
A Fort Worth couple described their 9/11 survival inside the World Trade Center Marriott and the help they received afterward.
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Young cancer patient honored by Grayson County officials
Grayson County officials honored a young cancer patient at an event recognizing the patient’s bravery and progress.
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Letters: The ultra-rich are driving state's affordability crisis
Letters to the editor argue that wealth drives affordability problems and discuss concerns about election integrity and truth.
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Who placed the Flock cameras in Valley Mills? Here's what we know.
Residents in Valley Mills question Flock Safety cameras installed by McLennan and Bosque counties, saying they raise privacy concerns.
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Baylor Army ROTC honors 9/11 with annual stair climb
Baylor Army ROTC held its annual 9/11 Stair Climb at McLane Stadium, drawing hundreds to honor first responders with a 2,071-step tribute.
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K9 Andor, Officer Elijah Garretson honored with Star of Texas Awards
Gov. Greg Abbott presented Star of Texas Awards to Waco’s K9 Andor and Copperas Cove Officer Elijah Garretson for their service and sacrifice.
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Bell County baker competes on Halloween Wars
Harker Heights baker Lily Halabi is competing on Food Network’s “Halloween Wars” after prior wins and appearances.
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●○○○○ | Sep 11, 9:00 PM |
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'Unite. Remember. Together.': Midway High School marks 25 years since Sept. 11
Midway High School held a student-led Unity Day ceremony marking 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, featuring performances and acts of kindness.
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Waco barbershop offers free haircuts to first responders
University Barbershop in Waco is offering free haircuts to first responders during the September 11 anniversary week.
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Houston Fire Department commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Houston Fire Department held a department-wide 9/11 remembrance culminating at Fire Station 8 with moments of silence and honors for fallen firefighters.
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Texarkana firefighter honors 9/11 first responders with 2,200-step walk
A Texarkana firefighter honored 9/11 first responders with a 2,200-step walk.
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Fiesta San Antonio members to choose official 2027 poster design at '5 to 1' event
Fiesta San Antonio Commission will have members vote on five artists’ designs to choose the official 2027 poster unveiling on Jan. 28, 2027.
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Out and About: Events in the Killeen-Fort Hood area
Killeen-Fort Hood has multiple weekend events listed, including 9/11 memorial activities, family outings, and local festivals.
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Play of the week: Del Valle's Sebastian Villareal touchdown
Del Valle quarterback Eric Hernandez threw to Sebastian Villareal for a touchdown in an El Dorado matchup that was featured as play of the week.
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Texas Heat Turns Up The Pressure As MotoAmerica Opens COTA Weekend
MotoAmerica’s 2026 penultimate weekend at Circuit of the Americas begins in hot conditions with Bobby Fong leading early sessions and Petersen topping timed practice.
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Photos: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kyle Field
Local first responders and community members climbed the stairs at Kyle Field during the annual 9/11 memorial stair climb.
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Southeast Texans mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with reflections and personal accounts from victims and survivors.
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WATSON-WATKINS: More than a festival: Investing in our community
A Watson-Watkins op-ed argues that the Texas State Forest Festival strengthens Lufkin’s community through volunteers, local spending, and traditions.
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