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Hasan Piker is slated to headline a leftwing event at UT Austin organized by the University Democrats.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 6:30 AM |
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'You are there to be a friend': Students mentor Waco youth through Baylor Buddies
Baylor Buddies connects Baylor student volunteers with at-risk Waco elementary through high school students for weekly in-school mentoring and activities.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 6:30 AM |
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George W. Bush hosts a 9/11 remembrance event at the Bush Presidential Center in Dallas ahead of the 25th anniversary.
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●●●○○ | Sep 9, 5:30 AM |
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5 things to know today, Sept. 9, in Montgomery County
Montgomery County’s Sept. 9 roundup includes statements after a councilmember’s heart attack and several local events and updates.
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●○○○○ | Sep 9, 5:15 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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Bastrop City Council terminated its Flock contract and barred future automatic license plate reader technology in city limits.
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El Paso City Council to vote Tuesday on removing Flock cameras
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Texas' 254 Counties Ranked by Number of Flock Cameras
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Liberty Hill City Council votes to end Flock contract
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Bastrop City Council votes unanimously to decommission Flock camera system
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Texas Congressman Takes Flock Camera Fight to Washington
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Bastrop City Council votes unanimously to decommission Flock camera system
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What are Flock cameras? Are they in Longview? Here's what to know
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Texas Congressman Takes Flock Camera Fight to Washington
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Texas Congressman Takes Flock Camera Fight to Washington
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Bastrop City Council votes to terminate Flock contract, prevent similar cameras in the future
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Texas hospitals face financial headwinds
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After Abbott's order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network
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Where are Flock cameras used around Austin TX?
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In a rare move, Gov. Greg Abbott defends Medicaid funding for Texas
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Leander removes all Flock cameras, ends use of license plate reader system
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Man arrested, accused of leaving Gov. Abbott threatening voicemails
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Man Arrested for Threatening Governor Abbott
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Man Arrested for Threatening Governor Abbott
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Man arrested, accused of leaving Gov. Abbott threatening voicemails
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Man Arrested for Threatening Governor Abbott
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Texas Cities Keep Dropping Flock Cameras As Statewide Privacy Backlash Grows
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Lawmakers added $1 to Texans' car insurance policies. That money paid for thousands of Flock cameras
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After order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network
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After Abbott's order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network
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After Abbott's order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using surveillance network
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After Abbott's order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using surveillance network
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Flock cameras draw opposition from across the political spectrum
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New Braunfels Angels selected as Shell's Giving Pump program recipient for 2026
New Braunfels Angels was chosen for Shell’s 2026 Giving Pump program, directing proceeds from purple pumps to support foster youth and families.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 10:15 PM |
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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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Volunteers needed to keep doorway to past open
Chickasaw County Historical and Genealogical Museum and Research Center is seeking volunteers to staff hours and prevent late openings or early closures.
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●○○○○ | Sep 8, 9:15 PM |
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Golden Cat Bingo brings Angleton seniors back to the school district.
Angleton ISD’s annual Golden Cat Bingo brought nearly 200 seniors to the high school for lunch, bingo, and community connections.
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●○○○○ | Sep 8, 8:00 PM |
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Temple Fire & Rescue, Salado community to host 9/11 remembrance events
Temple Fire & Rescue will host free 9/11 remembrance ceremonies Sept. 11, with additional memorial events in Salado.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 7:45 PM |
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Tiffany Quiring named New Braunfels Community Pillar for advocacy work, community service
Tiffany Quiring was named a New Braunfels Community Pillar for advocacy and community service.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 5:30 PM |
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Houston's Ismaili Center adds an all-day cafe with tacos, chai, and more
Houston's Ismaili Center is adding an all-day cafe offering tacos, chai, and more.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 5:30 PM |
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9/11/01 25th Anniversary Ruck to Remember
Texarkana area prepares for the 25th anniversary Ruck to Remember for 9/11.
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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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Woman Turns 105: 'The Good Lord Put Me Here for So Many Years
Blynda Vidock turned 105 in Baytown, attributing her longevity to faith, moderation, activity, and family connections.
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In 1836, thousands of buffalo passed through the Houston area. Where did they go?
An article explores where thousands of buffalo that passed through the Houston area in 1836 went afterward.
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●○○○○ | Sep 8, 3:15 PM |
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Temple Fire & Rescue urges residents to prepare for emergencies, offers free class to help
Temple Fire & Rescue will offer a free Sept. 15 preparedness seminar to help residents plan for emergencies.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 2:45 PM |
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College Station's inaugural Restaurant Week raises over $5,800 for hunger relief
College Station’s inaugural Restaurant Week raised $5,859.50 for the Brazos Valley Food Bank with 10% of proceeds donated.
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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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Houston condo owners still paying HOA fees 5 years after fire
Bayfront Towers condo owners in Nassau Bay say they are still paying HOA fees years after a 2021 fire destroyed their units.
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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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Mill Street Youth Center gives New Braunfels teens a safe place after school
New Braunfels opened the Mill Street Youth Center for grades 6-12 and is launching free after-school tutoring for the new school year.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 8:00 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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Houston's Naked Bike Ride Set for September 12
Houston’s World Naked Bike Ride on Sept. 12 will include an evening pre-party and an 11-mile ride promoting cyclist safety.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 6:45 AM |
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Montgomery County Sheriff offers vacation house checks
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office offers vacation house checks and reminds residents to lock up, secure deliveries, and use timers while away.
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An evening of history: A Civil War story from the Union side of Texas to be shared tonight in Seguin
A Civil War history presentation and book signing about a Seguin man who fought for the Union is set for 5–7 p.m. at the Seguin Heritage Museum.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 3:45 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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Montgomery County highlights a 988 Day virtual meeting, a Municipal Monday council meeting, and the start of a Flash bus rapid transit expansion.
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2 Helps You: Houston-area woman says she paid $1,000 to reupholster antique chairs and never got them back
A Houston-area woman says a furniture repair business kept her $1,000 deposit and never returned three reupholstered antique chairs after years.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 2:00 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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Rotary marks milestone by giving Galveston a voice and a vote
Rotary Club of Galveston Island launches a Community Choice Grant allowing residents to vote on a $20,000 local project.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 11:00 PM |
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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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Community rallies to repair disabled veteran's home in Killeen
Community volunteers in Killeen repaired a disabled veteran’s home, replacing the AC system and fixing plumbing, doors, floors, and cleaning.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 5:00 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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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 2:45 PM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 2:45 PM |
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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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Stoned Rosetta Stone: The Hidden Details of Austin's Greatest Mural • The Austin Chronicle
An Austin filmmaker’s website and new documentaries add context to the “Austintatious” mural’s hidden references, premiering Sept. 10.
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●○○○○ | Sep 7, 12:00 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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Meteorologist Collin Myers is coming back to Houston, this time at KPRC 2 TV. Here's when.
KPRC 2 announced meteorologist Collin Myers will return to Houston and start Sept. 14 after five years in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 11:00 AM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 8:00 AM |
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Houston’s Sept. 7 Labor Day schedule includes events at POST Houston, Lone Star Flight Museum, Houston Zoo, and Jurassic Quest.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 6:45 AM |
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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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Downtown Killeen hosted a Sunday craft and artisan market with local vendors and live music at the Killeen Arts and Activities Center.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Angleton Artisans Fair
Angleton hosted its Artisan Market over the weekend, bringing local artists and crafters to sell goods to residents.
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●○○○○ | Sep 7, 12:45 AM |
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Fiestas Mexicanas celebration returns to Downtown Bryan
Fiestas Mexicanas returned to Downtown Bryan with a parade and festival featuring music, food, vendors, and scholarship awards.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 11:45 PM |
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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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In 1930, Texas built three bird-nesting islands; all vanished. One restored island is now home to over 2,500 nesting habitat
Texas restored Dickinson Bay Island II, and monitoring found over 2,500 colonial waterbird nesting pairs there by 2025.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 2:00 PM |
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Belton will host the free 10th annual Bacon, Blues & Brews festival Sept. 25-26 around the Bell County Courthouse.
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Camp Mystic rescue dog and victim win national hero awards
A San Antonio-area rescue dog and Dallas-area girl honored as ASPCA Humane Awards recipients for animal and human heroism.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 11:45 AM |
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Houstonians Demand Answers in ENOUGH, KPRC 2 News' Accountability Series
KPRC 2 announced the ENOUGH accountability journalism series launching Sept. 13 to investigate local issues and follow up on solutions.
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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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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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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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US Communities are Organizing to end Complicity with the Gaza Genocide in their Backyards
U.S. communities are organizing to end local complicity in the Gaza genocide in their backyards.
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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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Killeen’s first Boots, Brews and BBQ Festival drew over 100 vendors downtown as leaders highlighted momentum for the city’s revitalization efforts.
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Jean Shine | Obituaries
Jean Lashlee Utley Shine’s obituary lists funeral services on Sept. 17 at Christian House of Prayer and interment at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
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Westfest marks 50 years of Czech tradition in West
Westfest in West, Texas kicked off its 50th year of Czech heritage celebration with a parade and runs through Sunday with music, food and polka.
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Killeen Daily Herald’s week in review covers Jean Shine’s death, a Killeen City Council dispute over a team-building retreat, and a funeral for a Salado helicopter crash victim.
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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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MCH to start work soon on new Waco housing for young adults
Methodist Children’s Home in Waco plans to break ground this fall on a 22-unit housing complex for young adults, targeting readiness by January 2028.
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Labor Day closures affect Belton, Temple facilities
Labor Day closures are affecting facilities in Belton and Temple.
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Wednesday Review Club summons spirit of Rosie the Riveter for cleanup day
The Wednesday Review Club held a cleanup day in 100-degree heat ahead of its September President’s Tea.
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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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This Texas City Just Cancelled Permits for a Leftist Protest and the Liberal Reactions Are Hilarious
Dallas canceled permits for a Sept. 10 protest tied to the Republican Midterm Convention after requests from Dallas Police.
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A child reported missing in the Spring area of north Harris County was found safe Saturday morning near Woodbark Road.
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A Houston resident is treating feral cats and organizing a charitable society aiming to expand trap-neuter-release and medical care efforts.
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Amanda Kosior: In Manvel, a place to belong
A Manvel, North Dakota disc golf course story highlights community rebuilding after flooding and support for veterans through a foundation.
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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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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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