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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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●●○○○ | Sep 12, 5:30 AM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 12, 5:15 AM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 12, 12:45 AM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 11:45 PM |
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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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●○○○○ | Sep 11, 9:15 PM |
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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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●○○○○ | Sep 11, 8:30 PM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 8:15 PM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 8:00 PM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 7:45 PM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 6:00 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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●○○○○ | Sep 11, 5:15 PM |
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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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Texas Parks and Wildlife will host Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hikes at more than 20 state parks during September.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 2:30 PM |
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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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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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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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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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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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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 9:15 PM |
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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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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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Frontera Fest, a Sept. 11-13 music festival in Harlingen, was canceled days before opening with full ticket refunds promised.
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●●●○○ | Sep 10, 3:15 PM |
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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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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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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 1:45 PM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 12:45 PM |
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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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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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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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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 9:30 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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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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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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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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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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●●●○○ | Sep 9, 11:30 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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●●●○○ | Sep 9, 10:00 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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 5:00 PM |
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KPD schedules annual walk to support awareness of domestic violence
Killeen Police will host its sixth Domestic Violence Awareness Walk Oct. 3 at Lions Club Park with resources and partner organizations.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 3:15 PM |
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MeatFest brings barbecue competition to Kingsland
Hooper’s in Kingsland hosts its first MeatFest barbecue competition Oct. 16-18 with up to 25 teams and $5,000 top prize.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 2:00 PM |
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Heroes on the Water and Texas State University launched a pilot research program on therapeutic kayak fishing benefits.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 10:30 AM |
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'I helped Mommy': 3-year-old honored for 911 call that helped save parent who had seizure – 107.3 The Eagle
A 3-year-old was honored for making a 911 call that helped save a parent during a seizure.
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●●●○○ | Sep 9, 9:45 AM |
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25 years after 9/11 attacks locals share stories
Local residents in the North Augusta area share personal 9/11 stories reflecting military service, volunteer work, and family loss.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 7:30 AM |
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Waterloo Pool closure discussed at city council meeting
Denison City Council discussed the ongoing closure of Waterloo Pool due to structural repairs with a pool committee meeting next week.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 2:15 AM |
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25 years later: A veteran and first responders remember 9/11
First responders and others involved in or connected to 9/11 recall their experiences and memories in reporting tied to local Dallas memorial events.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 1:00 AM |
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Kennedy visits Alice, Texas, to announce $225M Head Start boost
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Alice to announce a $225 million expansion of the Head Start program focused on nutrition and facility upgrades.
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Red River Cultural District demands help amid venue closures
Austin’s Red River Cultural District urged the city to help preserve live-music venues after multiple closures threatened the area’s cultural identity.
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Dallas County's childcare cost-share program struggles to attract employers
Dallas County’s Tri-Share childcare employer match pilot is struggling to attract more businesses despite County funding and employer-family-cost sharing.
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●●●○○ | Sep 8, 3:45 PM |
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LETTER: When the base grows, who pays the rent?
A letter argues that military buildup on Guam should come with federal funding for housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and jobs to prevent local costs rising.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 1:30 PM |
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What is New for Hunting Season 2026-27
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department outlined 2026-27 hunting season license and regulation changes, including expanded doe days and county turkey closures.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 11:30 AM |
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'Non stop chaos': El Chingon in East Dallas closes after 4 months
El Chingon in East Dallas closed permanently after about four months following repeated City of Dallas code compliance challenges.
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●●●○○ | Sep 8, 9:15 AM |
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White's Bar-B-Q in Longview to dedicate historical marker, welcome customers again
White’s Bar-B-Q in Longview will dedicate an Undertold Stories Texas historical marker on Sept. 25.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 7:15 AM |
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Legacy Institute launching ride-sharing service
The Legacy Institute for Financial Empowerment launches LIFE Rydz, a lower-rate ride-sharing service serving Lufkin and surrounding areas.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 2:30 AM |
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Communities gearing up for National Night Out
Texarkana and New Boston residents are preparing for National Night Out on Oct. 6 with registration and block-party details shared by police.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 1:00 AM |
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Fannin County Witness to History: Walter Short
Biographical profile of Walter Sidney Short recounts his service as a railroad conductor in France during World War I and his later life in Texas.
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●○○○○ | Sep 8, 1:00 AM |
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AAA data shows East Texas drivers paying record-high gas prices around Labor Day, with diesel averaging about $5.50 in Texas.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 12:30 AM |
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Wright Patman Lake sees steady crowds over Labor Day weekend
Wright Patman Lake in Bowie County saw steady Labor Day crowds, with game wardens reporting heavy Monday boat traffic.
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●○○○○ | Sep 7, 10:30 PM |
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Housing out of reach for very poor amid empty low-income housing
Austin has thousands of classified affordable low-income units sitting empty while very poor residents struggle to secure housing they can afford.
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San Antonio has Fortune 100 companies. So where are the skyscrapers?
An article examines why San Antonio has fewer skyscrapers despite having Fortune 100 companies and cites height limits near The Alamo.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 8:45 PM |
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Microsoft and xAI face lawsuits over data center noise as residents challenge turbines, low-frequency hum and millions in damages
Lawsuits filed in Wisconsin and Mississippi accuse Microsoft and xAI data centers of producing low-frequency noise, vibration, and pollution tied to damages.
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A Texas bakery is drawing criticism for selling profane anti-Trump cookies ahead of the Dallas GOP convention.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 5:15 PM |
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A San Antonio library book checked out in 1943 travelled with one family for generations; 82 years later, it came back from Oregon with a note about the late fee
A San Antonio Public Library book checked out in 1943 returned from Oregon in 2025 with a note asking about overdue fees.
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●○○○○ | Sep 7, 5:15 PM |
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GOP pumps 'Trump-a-Palooza' with free tickets — but there's a big catch
A GOP ticket promotion for 'Trump-a-Palooza' is being offered with a significant catch, according to the article.
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Hispanic Heritage Month in San Antonio: 8 events to start and more to explore
San Antonio lists eight Hispanic Heritage Month events including El Grito, parades, performances, and a charreada from Sept. 12-29.
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TSA named Bolt, a German shorthaired pointer based at DFW, its cutest canine of the year.
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●○○○○ | Sep 7, 2:45 PM |
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New discounts mean State Fair of Texas will cost less in 2026
State Fair of Texas is offering new discounts that will make tickets cost less in 2026.
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●○○○○ | Sep 7, 1:30 PM |
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West Central Texas Emergency Leaders to Meet Thursday in Brownwood
West Central Texas emergency preparedness leaders will hold a conference Thursday in Brownwood on disaster response and resilience.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 12:30 PM |
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A Texas family held this coastal ranch for generations; now 2,500 acres have become part of a 17,500-acre wildlife refuge
The Ward family’s 2,500-acre coastal ranch near Freeport was permanently added to the Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area.
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Local organizations invite community to take part in 30th anniversary of Walk Across Texas
Marshall community groups invite residents to join a free Walk Across Texas 30th anniversary event on Sept. 15 at Marshall Place.
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Texas woman, 70, spent $150,000 of her retirement savings to build an all-women tiny-home community; 500 women are now waiting to move in
A 70-year-old woman in Cumby created an all-women tiny-home community with about 500 women on a waiting list.
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Before he heads to Ireland, Republicans are hosting 'Trumpapalooza' in Texas
Republicans are hosting a two-day 'Trumpapalooza' convention in Texas on Sept. 9-10 to rally voters ahead of November midterm elections.
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Three missing Trinity County brothers were found safe around 2:15 p.m. Sunday after a public search.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 4:15 PM |
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Texas State Parks hold hikes to raise awareness for veterans
Texas State Parks will host Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hikes in September at 20 parks to support veterans.
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Deer startles East Texas deputy in viral dashcam video
A Trinity County deputy in East Texas was startled on dashcam when a deer he thought was dead sprang up and ran away.
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●○○○○ | Sep 6, 11:15 AM |
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Shirley Wild: Tichenor Clinic celebrates 100th anniversary
Tichenor Clinic for Children held a centennial fundraising event at Rancho Los Alamitos celebrating 100 years of services and support for children with disabilities.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 10:00 AM |
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2026 Texas Capitol ornament unveiled with nod to America's 250th
The Texas Capitol Gift Shop unveiled its 31st annual 2026 ornament honoring the Texas Capitol and America’s 250th anniversary.
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●○○○○ | Sep 6, 9:30 AM |
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Food, Fun, and Faith Return to Sacred Heart in Abilene
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Abilene hosts its free fall festival September 26-27 with food, live music, bingo, a raffle, and a silent auction.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 8:30 AM |
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Muslim-run barbecue spots offering halal meats are gaining prominence in Texas, including Goldee’s BBQ in Fort Worth.
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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Migrating birds in Texas need darker nights and you can help
Fort Worth asks residents to dim or turn off outdoor lights overnight to help migrating birds during fall travel.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 12:00 AM |
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9/11 memorial stair climb honors fallen first responders
First responders and community members gathered in Corpus Christi for a 9/11 memorial stair climb with moments of silence at 8:46 and 9:03.
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Hundreds walk in Nacogdoches for suicide awareness event
Hundreds participated in Nacogdoches’ fourth annual suicide awareness walk at Festival Park hosted by NAC Safe Space.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 9:15 PM |
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Flags of Valor transforms Art Hill into one of the nation's largest 9/11 tributes
Volunteers planted more than 7,500 flags at St. Louis’ Art Hill to build a major 9/11 tribute for the Sept. 5–13 memorial period.
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Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Meeting Set for Sept. 10th
Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund will hold a meeting on Sept. 10.
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●○○○○ | Sep 5, 2:15 PM |
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O-Zone: Nightmare Scenario
An NFL fan commentary discusses perceptions of the Jaguars’ outlook and potential 2026 matchups with the Texans.
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●○○○○ | Sep 5, 11:45 AM |
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Newborn kitten travels 76 miles inside engine of SUV before worker makes shock discovery
A newborn kitten was found after riding 76 miles inside an SUV engine in Kerrville before rescuers removed the grille to save it.
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