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Catch Me Up discusses Texas and national midterm election results, including Democratic gains and topics like AI in health information.
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City invites community to help identify historic buildings and landmarks in Southeast Denton
Denton invites residents to a Dec. 3 meeting to help identify historic buildings in Southeast Denton and inform a historic resources survey.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 10:00 PM |
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Wheelock Elementary brings back alumni for 75th birthday party
Wheelock Elementary in Lubbock held a 75th birthday alumni party with tours and planned events Saturday.
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●○○○○ | Nov 6, 8:00 PM |
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Día de la Arquitectura celebrates local architecture and Latino heritage on Nov. 7
Día de la Arquitectura will celebrate Latino heritage and local architecture at the Bexar County Agrilife Urban Farm on Nov. 7, 2026.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 5:45 PM |
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Women's Protective Services of Lubbock named Jimmy Burns executive director effective October 15, 2026.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 4:30 PM |
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Livestock guardian dogs could offer lifeline for Texas swift foxes – Texas A&M Stories
Texas A&M researchers are testing whether livestock guardian dogs reduce coyote predation and boost survival of imperiled swift foxes in the Panhandle.
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●●●○○ | Nov 6, 4:15 PM |
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Credit Union of Texas will distribute 600 turkeys and hams in Kilgore on Nov. 7 at its branch while supplies last.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 3:45 PM |
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Goudarzi & Young announce dates, locations for annual turkey giveaway
Goudarzi & Young will hold its eighth annual turkey giveaway in Longview and Gilmer on Nov. 23-24 at set locations.
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●○○○○ | Nov 6, 3:45 PM |
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Veterans job fair to bring more than 100 employers to Tyler
Tyler will host a free veterans job fair Tuesday, Nov. 10, with more than 100 employers at the Tyler Workforce Center.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 3:45 PM |
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Westside homeowner says neighbor's leaning fence is threatening her property
A Corpus Christi homeowner says a neighbor’s leaning fence and debris threaten her property and remains unresolved despite code enforcement citations.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 3:00 PM |
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Registration now open for Ride Camp Safety Conference 2027
Ride Camp Safety Conference 2027 registration is open for the Feb. 1–5 event in San Antonio across three venues.
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●○○○○ | Nov 6, 1:45 PM |
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H-E-B to feed thousands a FREE meal in DFW With Feast of Sharing Event
H-E-B/Central Market will host free Feast of Sharing holiday meals for thousands in Dallas on Nov. 18 and Fort Worth on Nov. 11.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 1:15 PM |
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'Holiday in the Gardens' returns to Moody Gardens for the 2026 holiday season
Moody Gardens will host Holiday in the Gardens from Nov. 21, 2026 through Jan. 2, 2027 with lights and ICE carving.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 12:45 PM |
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TPWD urges waterfowl hunters to clean, drain, and dry gear to prevent spread of invasive aquatic species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 11:15 AM |
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Archaeologists at the Alamo in San Antonio announced two newly found cannonballs from the 1836 Battle of the Alamo.
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●●●○○ | Nov 6, 11:15 AM |
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Texas game wardens urge safety as deer season opens
Texas Game Wardens in Waco remind McLennan County hunters to follow firearm safety and hunter education rules as deer season opens this weekend.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 10:30 AM |
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Councilmember Michael D. Crain, United Way of Tarrant County and Junior League of Fort Worth Announce Fort Worth Serves
Fort Worth City Councilmember Michael Crain, United Way of Tarrant County, and Junior League launch Fort Worth Serves to reach 500,000 volunteer hours by April 2027.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 9:30 AM |
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Another Reason Why Texas Is Now Blue, Republicans Lost In Rural Texas
Commentary cites rural economic pressures and GOP assumptions about voters as factors behind Republican losses in Texas rural areas.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 8:45 AM |
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Tyler Apartment Parking Warning: What Visitors Should Know
A Tyler visitor warning highlights reported overnight parking fees and towing costs at The Woodlands Apartments.
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●○○○○ | Nov 6, 7:45 AM |
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East Texas Towns as Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Floats
A local feature imagines East Texas towns as Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade float locations and asks readers for hometown ideas.
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●○○○○ | Nov 6, 5:45 AM |
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit Treats Active-Duty Military and Veterans With Free Pulled Pork Sandwich
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering a free pulled pork sandwich to active-duty military and veterans nationwide on Nov. 11.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 11:45 PM |
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Several East Texas restaurants are offering free Veterans Day meals and voucher options for veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 11:15 PM |
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Catholic bishops congratulated Texas election winners and reiterated policy priorities including pro-life stances and opposition to certain reproductive and AI-related ethics positions.
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●●●○○ | Nov 5, 10:30 PM |
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Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial to add 102 names to Wall of Honor
The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial will add 102 names to its Wall of Honor during its Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 9:00 PM |
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What happens to your oyster shells after you finish eating?
Doc’s Seafood and Steaks on Padre Island has recycled tens of thousands of pounds of oyster shells through a program restoring Texas reef habitat.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 8:30 PM |
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Young Southeast Texas voters cite everyday costs as key factor in midterm votes
Young Southeast Texas voters in the 2026 midterms said everyday costs like rent, gas, and food drove turnout and Democratic support.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 7:30 PM |
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Miracle on Vine St seeks volunteers, donors to provide gifts for foster kids
Miracle on Vine Street in Abilene is seeking volunteers and toy/clothing donations for foster children ahead of a Dec. 5 event.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 5:15 PM |
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Junior League of Tyler kicks off 48th annual Mistletoe and Magic
Junior League of Tyler opened its 48th annual Mistletoe and Magic holiday market at W.T. Brookshire Conference Center to raise over $500,000.
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Brown County 4-H News: Nov. 5
Brown County 4-H shared upcoming November meeting dates, livestock show entry deadlines, and details for a Food Challenge interest meeting.
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●○○○○ | Nov 5, 4:00 PM |
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This weekend in Denton: Hello homecoming and holiday markets
Denton’s weekend calendar includes theatre, holiday markets, an anime festival, and community events across several venues.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 2:45 PM |
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Crown Royal Launches Second Annual Purple Bag Food Drive
Crown Royal launched its second annual Purple Bag Food Drive with Feeding America and plans volunteer food-packing events in Dallas, Phoenix, and New Orleans.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 1:45 PM |
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Dallas arts institution The Forest Theater enters exciting new era
Dallas’ Forest Theater tower reopened after more than 50 years as Forest Forward leads a redevelopment and preservation push in South Dallas.
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Eagle Lake church celebrates 100 years of faith and fellowship
An Eagle Lake church marked its 100 years of faith and fellowship with a celebration commemorating a century of service.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 9:30 AM |
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Texas Cave Becomes Sanctuary for Millions of Bats After Family Donation
A cave in Mason County donated to The Nature Conservancy protects Mexican free-tailed bats, creating shelter for millions during seasonal breeding.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 9:15 AM |
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Huntington ISD mourns death of seventh-grade student
Huntington ISD announced the death of seventh-grade student Ryker Bailey and set visitation and funeral dates.
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Historian Pat Blackman to discuss French and Indian War
Historian Pat Blackman will speak at the Hill Country Sons of the American Revolution luncheon about the French and Indian War in Kerrville.
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●○○○○ | Nov 5, 2:30 AM |
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Haakenson received Purple Heart
Steve Haakenson recounted his Vietnam service and injuries while discussing receiving a Purple Heart.
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●○○○○ | Nov 5, 1:30 AM |
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Interplanetary Help Desk Presents: A Food Access Community Concert, powered by KUTX
Interplanetary Help Desk will host a Food Access Community Concert at Central Machine Works on Nov. 19 to benefit Central Texas Food Bank.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 12:30 AM |
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Buckner RGV to participate in informative event on fostering, adopting children
Buckner Children and Family Services will host an event in Edinburg on Nov. 7 about fostering and adopting children.
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●●○○○ | Nov 4, 9:30 PM |
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Nacogdoches Scout Troop 107 collected non-perishable food donations for veterans with Hunger Free Nac Sin Hambre ahead of a Veterans Day parade.
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●●○○○ | Nov 4, 8:45 PM |
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Free Veterans Day Meal In Abilene Set For November 7
Taylor County will host a free Veterans Day meal in Abilene on November 7 from noon to 2 p.m.
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●●○○○ | Nov 4, 8:15 PM |
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Rethinking incarceration in Maria Gaspar's project "Disappearance Jail Texas"
Maria Gaspar’s “Disappearance Jail Texas” punch party at the Blaffer Art Museum invited participants to imagine replacing carceral facilities.
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●●○○○ | Nov 4, 5:30 PM |
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'Donkey King' opens first donkey hospital in US in North Texas
A North Texas “Donkey King” opened the first donkey hospital in the U.S., providing veterinary care for donkeys.
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●●○○○ | Nov 4, 4:30 PM |
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Can Your HOA Fine You for a Dead Tree You Can't Afford to Remove?
An HOA may fine homeowners over dead trees, but enforcement depends on CC&Rs, state law, and whether the tree poses a safety hazard.
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●●○○○ | Nov 4, 1:15 PM |
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Texas Struggles To Pick An Official State Rock Song
A writer argues Texas should adopt an official state rock song and weighs potential candidates and political sensitivities.
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●○○○○ | Nov 4, 12:00 PM |
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COMMUNITY DIGEST: Nov. 4, 2026
A community digest lists upcoming local events and deadlines including college fairs, veteran brunches, fundraisers, and concerts.
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●○○○○ | Nov 4, 10:45 AM |
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A commentary argues Trump and Elon Musk's dismantling of USAID reduced malaria-fighting programs while many voters stayed indifferent.
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●●○○○ | Nov 4, 12:30 AM |
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Center for Transforming Lives earns Program of the Year from National Women's Shelter Network
Center for Transforming Lives in Fort Worth received Program of the Year from the National Women’s Shelter Network for its Riverside Campus.
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●●○○○ | Nov 3, 9:15 PM |
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Annual Community Thanksgiving lunch to be hosted at Howard Payne University
Howard Payne University will host a free Community Thanksgiving Feast Thursday, Nov. 26, with meal deliveries available in Brownwood and Early.
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●●○○○ | Nov 3, 8:45 PM |
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West Texas Mortgage Bankers Association donates $23,000 to Food 2 Kids
The West Texas Mortgage Bankers Association donated $23,000 to Food 2 Kids to provide weekend meals in South Plains schools.
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●●○○○ | Nov 3, 8:15 PM |
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SA, Texas perpetrate historical segregation
A San Antonio-focused essay argues historical and current zoning and housing policies perpetuate segregation and drive displacement through gentrification.
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●●●○○ | Nov 3, 6:45 PM |
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Dad Will Spend 19 Months in the Nursing Home on Medicaid and Die in March. The House Will Sell for $214,000 in August, the State's Claim Will Be $139,000, and the Three Kids Will Keep $25,000 Each
A Medicaid estate-recovery example describes how a Texas nursing-home resident’s $214,000 house could result in about $25,000 payouts to heirs.
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●●○○○ | Nov 3, 6:30 PM |
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Wichita Falls veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
Veterans in Wichita Falls were recognized at Hospice with handmade Quilts of Valor celebrating military service.
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●●○○○ | Nov 3, 4:15 PM |
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CAIR projected record Muslim turnout for the 2026 midterms and urged voters to cast ballots by Nov. 3 while highlighting election coverage plans.
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●●●○○ | Nov 3, 3:15 PM |
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The 39th annual Dallas Holiday Parade returns Saturday, December 5 at 8:30 a.m. in downtown Dallas with free viewing.
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●●○○○ | Nov 3, 9:15 AM |
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Be Remarkable: Brazos Valley photographer captures memories for student athletes, families
A Brazos Valley photographer, Tracy Gillett, is highlighted for her volunteer sports photography through Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers’ Be Remarkable program.
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●○○○○ | Nov 3, 2:30 AM |
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Interactive: Need a ride to vote? Here's how to get to the polls
Ride discounts and free ride vouchers help voters reach polling places, including Lyft’s VOTE26 code and Hertz rental offer.
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●●○○○ | Nov 2, 6:15 PM |
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STHS in Edinburg plans to honor veterans with concert, community fair
South Texas Health System in Edinburg will host a Veterans Concert and Community Fair on Nov. 7 to honor veterans.
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●●○○○ | Nov 2, 6:00 PM |
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The True Power Of Black Voters Lies In Down-Ballot Races
An article argues Black voters can influence outcomes through down-ballot races during the upcoming midterm elections.
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●○○○○ | Nov 2, 12:15 PM |
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Wreaths Across America Christmas ceremony at Greenleaf Cemetery Dec. 19
Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood will host a Wreaths Across America Christmas ceremony Dec. 19 to honor about 2,000 veterans.
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●●○○○ | Nov 2, 11:45 AM |
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Texas Struggles To Pick An Official State Rock Song
A proposal suggests Texas adopt an official state rock song, while noting potential political issues with candidate tracks.
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●○○○○ | Nov 2, 9:30 AM |
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Brownwood Community Garden Report for October 2026
Brownwood’s community garden report describes how mid-October cold affected cucumber and squash production and how peppers rebounded.
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●○○○○ | Nov 2, 6:45 AM |
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Honor walk and run set for Wednesday night in memory of Officer Sherman Benys
Kingsville’s Miles That Matter Run Club will hold an honor walk and run for Officer Sherman Benys on Nov. 4, marking five years since his death.
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●●●○○ | Nov 2, 6:45 AM |
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Santa’s Bake Shop returns to the Lillie Russell Memorial Library in Lindale with cookies, Santa photos, and live reindeer to benefit the library.
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●●○○○ | Nov 2, 6:45 AM |
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Tyler Weinerfest 2026: Date, Location and Event Details
Tyler Weinerfest 2026 is scheduled for Nov. 14 at Pollard Park with wiener dog races, a king and queen contest, and vendors.
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●●○○○ | Nov 2, 5:45 AM |
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SFA azalea garden adds sculpture walk featuring student, faculty and local artists
SFA’s Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden added a sculpture walk in April featuring works by students, faculty, and local artists.
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●●○○○ | Nov 2, 3:30 AM |
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Terry Moran to Rick Perry: Is Your 'Controversial' Campaign 'Denigrating' Non-Christians?
Terry Moran criticized Rick Perry's presidential campaign ads as potentially denigrating non-Christians and gay service members during an interview.
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●●○○○ | Nov 2, 1:30 AM |
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Enjoy Fort Hood events through year's end | Editorial
Fort Hood will host multiple family and holiday events through year-end, including Cowboys 4 Heroes, Nature in Lights, tree lighting, and Trees for Troops.
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●●○○○ | Nov 2, 1:00 AM |
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Sundial sculpture illuminates Arlington's 150 years of history, growth
Arlington is adding a glass-and-steel sundial sculpture, Touched by Time, to celebrate its 150th anniversary in Founders Plaza.
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●●○○○ | Nov 2, 12:00 AM |
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BOB MAINDELLE: Understanding autumn turnover on our area lakes
A lakes fishing column explains how autumn cold fronts lead to turnover that improves fishing on area lakes.
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●○○○○ | Nov 1, 10:45 AM |
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In the Garden with Grizzly: Your November Gardening Checklist for Central Texas
Grizzly’s Hidden Falls Nursery recommends a Central Texas tree-planting checklist for November and winter, citing cooler temperatures and seasonal rainfall.
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●○○○○ | Nov 1, 2:00 AM |
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Nacogdoches shelter dog adopted by Washington family
Bluebelle, a Nacogdoches Animal Shelter dog, was adopted by a Washington family after being at the shelter for 77 days.
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●○○○○ | Nov 1, 12:15 AM |
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Diocese of El Paso hosts 29th annual Border Mass
The Diocese of El Paso hosted its 29th annual Border Mass.
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●●○○○ | Oct 31, 8:30 PM |
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Community events listed for Oct. 31 and early November include a Diwali workshop, a heritage presentation, a college fair, and holiday fundraisers.
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●●○○○ | Oct 31, 8:00 AM |
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26th annual festival at Tyler's Glass Rec features costumes, candy and community fun
Tyler’s Glass Recreation Center held its 26th annual Fall Family Fun Festival with Halloween activities, vendors, and free family events.
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A&M Texarkana students complete campus composting project
Texas A&M University Texarkana students completed a campus composting site with partners and plan to use the compost for seasonal crops next semester.
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●●○○○ | Oct 31, 1:45 AM |
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Longview fire, police departments see opposite sides of recruiting slump
Longview Fire faces fewer firefighter applicants while Longview Police reports zero vacancies after efforts like its police academy.
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