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DPS to distribute safe driving tips during traffic stops in Texas
Texas DPS will distribute safe driving tips during traffic stops for two weeks to reduce crashes and fatalities.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 10:30 PM |
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Texas A&M University unveils $325 million training ship
Texas A&M unveiled the $325 million training ship Lone Star State in Galveston to train maritime cadets and support humanitarian response.
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●●●○○ | Nov 6, 9:15 PM |
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Public hearing set on US 281 expansion, public comments due Nov. 25
TxDOT will hold a public hearing on US 281 expansion in south Comal County with comments due Nov. 25.
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●●●○○ | Nov 6, 5:45 PM |
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City to host Thursday town hall meeting on Millwood Lake water rights lease plan
Texarkana city officials will host a town hall on leasing Millwood Lake water rights for a 40-year term to support a Texas customer.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 5:30 PM |
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Two crashes hours apart on I-10 in Jefferson County lead to traffic backups
Two separate crashes on I-10 in Jefferson County hours apart caused traffic backups.
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●●●○○ | Nov 6, 5:00 PM |
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1K native trees planted along Guadalupe River as restoration effort begins
San Antonio Botanical Garden began planting 1,000 native trees along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville to restore canopy after 2025 floods.
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●●●○○ | Nov 6, 5:00 PM |
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Researchers develop AI tool to improve crisis communication – Texas A&M Stories
Texas A&M researchers developed an AI tool to categorize disaster, weather, and humanitarian reports for faster crisis communication.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 4:15 PM |
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Which US State Has The Best Power Grid Reliability? Hint: It's Not Texas
A report ranks states by power grid reliability, citing Illinois and Rhode Island near the top while discussing outages and Texas’s ERCOT grid.
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University Parks Drive to close for about 6 months as Barron's Branch construction begins
University Parks Drive in downtown Waco will close for about six months starting Nov. 9 for Barron’s Branch construction utility improvements.
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●●●○○ | Nov 6, 2:00 PM |
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TxDOT urged drivers and pedestrians to stay alert after dark as October and November remain the most dangerous months for Texas pedestrian crashes.
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TxDOT Shares Pedestrian Safety Reminder as Days Get Shorter
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TxDOT promotes pedestrian safety with 'walking billboards'
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TxDOT Shares Pedestrian Safety Reminder as Days Get Shorter
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TxDOT Shares Pedestrian Safety Reminder as Days Get Shorter
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Pedestrian safety campaign comes to Brownwood Nov. 12
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TxDOT Shares Pedestrian Safety Reminder as Days Get Shorter
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TxDOT Shares Pedestrian Safety Reminder as Days Get Shorter
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 12:00 PM |
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New safety guidelines issued for Montgomery County parking lots, garages after more than 1,500 injuries reported
Montgomery County issued new design guidelines for parking lots and garages after reporting 1,532 injuries and five pedestrian fatalities in crashes from 2016-2024.
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Crews repaved a Texas highway with 4.5 tons of shredded plastic bags in the asphalt, and researchers are still measuring what the surface sheds over years
Researchers and crews in Rockwall tested highway asphalt mixed with 4.5 tons of shredded plastic bags to improve durability.
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●●○○○ | Nov 6, 10:15 AM |
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$1B Blue Marlin offshore crude oil export terminal approved
Federal regulators approved a $1 billion Blue Marlin offshore crude oil export terminal off Louisiana that could export nearly 2 million barrels per day.
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●●●○○ | Nov 6, 8:00 AM |
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Ferrovial's Webber wins $537.9 million contract for Fort Worth Mary's Creek water reclamation plant
Fort Worth awarded Webber a $537.9 million contract to build the Mary’s Creek Water Reclamation Facility on the west side with initial 10 million gallons per day capacity.
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●●●●○ | Nov 6, 4:00 AM |
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Lufkin fronts $162K in emergency repairs after TxDOT project fills sewer main with concrete
Lufkin will spend about $162,410 on emergency sewer repairs after a TXDOT contractor’s drilling filled roughly 390 feet of sewer main with concrete.
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●●●●○ | Nov 5, 11:00 PM |
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TxDOT campaign puts pedestrian safety message on Texarkana streets
TxDOT deployed walking billboards in Texarkana to promote pedestrian safety during peak crash months, emphasizing nighttime visibility and crosswalk awareness.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 10:15 PM |
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Why is there no school zone on 61st Street near Odyssey Academy?
A question has been raised about the lack of a school zone on 61st Street near Odyssey Academy.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 9:15 PM |
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IREN Blames Microsoft Change for Delay to Texas AI Center
IREN says a Microsoft-requested networking equipment change delayed its multi-phase AI data center project in Childress, Texas.
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●●●○○ | Nov 5, 9:00 PM |
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In the shadow of failed school bonds, city launches 2027 bond process with new tri-chairs
San Antonio City Council begins the 2027 bond process with three newly appointed bond chairs and May voter propositions.
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●●●●○ | Nov 5, 7:15 PM |
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Greenbelt Lake drops to 4.3% capacity as Clarendon addresses water quality issues
Greenbelt Lake near Clarendon has fallen to 4.3% capacity as Clarendon flushes lines and plans a water line replacement.
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IAH declared 10th worst U.S. airport for flight disruptions
Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport was ranked among the worst U.S. airports for flight disruptions.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 6:00 PM |
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$11 million rest stop restoration underway in Sunset to close Northbound US 287/81 lanes
TxDOT crews will close the right lane on northbound US 287/81 in Sunset starting Nov. 9 for an $11 million rest stop renovation.
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Tyler residents say traffic signal timing at multiple intersections leaves drivers waiting too long despite improvements.
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Tyler Drivers Complain About These Traffic Intersections
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Tyler Drivers Complain About These Traffic Intersections
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Tyler Drivers Complain About These Traffic Intersections
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Tyler Drivers Complain About These Traffic Intersections
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Tyler Drivers Complain About These Traffic Intersections
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Tyler Drivers Complain About These Traffic Intersections
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Tyler Drivers Complain About These Traffic Intersections
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 2:45 PM |
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Periodic closures at I35E/W interchange in Denton start Thursday night
Periodic closures at the I-35E and US 380/W interchange in Denton begin Thursday night.
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●●●○○ | Nov 5, 2:45 PM |
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18-wheeler smashes into concrete divider, shuts down I-10
An 18-wheeler crash into a concrete divider shut down westbound I-10 between Foster Road and Ackerman Road in San Antonio.
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●●●○○ | Nov 5, 7:45 AM |
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Feral Swine Control Programs Awarded Funding - USDA-NRCS Southeast AgNET
USDA-NRCS awarded additional funding for several multi-year feral swine control and eradication pilot projects across Texas and other states.
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●●○○○ | Nov 5, 6:00 AM |
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Trinity Metro breaks ground on TEXRail extension to Medical District
Trinity Metro broke ground on a 2.1-mile TEXRail extension to Fort Worth’s Medical District and Near Southside, supported by $270 million in funding.
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Lubbock City Council approves ordinance allowing residents to petition for paved alleys
Lubbock City Council approved an ordinance letting residents petition to pave alleys if two-thirds agree and upfront funding for feasibility is secured.
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Texas school districts face budget strain as diesel prices surge
Rising diesel prices are straining Texas school transportation budgets, prompting route changes and reduced bus idling in multiple districts.
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●●●○○ | Nov 4, 10:15 PM |
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A multi-car crash closed westbound 114th Street at Slide Road in Lubbock, with multiple people reporting minor injuries.
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●●●○○ | Nov 4, 8:15 PM |
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130 cars, zero coverage: court rules construction policy stops at maintenance
The Fifth Circuit ruled Liberty Mutual has no duty to defend highway contractors after a 130-vehicle pileup because claims target maintenance, not construction.
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Three semis crash, one person critical
A four-vehicle crash involving three semis on I-20 near Lindale left one person in critical condition and caused traffic delays.
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●●●●○ | Nov 4, 3:15 PM |
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Gov. Greg Abbott renewed a statewide disaster proclamation for New World screwworm, citing ongoing northward spread threatening Texas livestock.
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●●●●● | Nov 4, 12:45 PM |
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Over 95,000 killed: Texas marks 26 years of daily roadway deaths
TxDOT and DPS in Abilene mark 26 years of daily Texas roadway deaths and plan safety brochures during traffic stops.
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●●○○○ | Nov 3, 10:15 PM |
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Downtown stakeholders meeting showcases major infrastructure upgrades, upcoming events
San Antonio’s downtown stakeholders meeting outlined convention center expansion, Alamodome upgrades, and December events including Holidays on Houston Street.
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●●●○○ | Nov 3, 5:30 PM |
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USDA Invests $21 Million in an Additional 10 Projects including one in Texas to Expand Wildlife Conservation, Outdoor Access
USDA awarded $21 million for 10 public-access wildlife conservation projects, including a $3 million Texas effort through TPWD.
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●●○○○ | Nov 3, 5:30 PM |
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Temporary four-way stops planned at Loop 250 and Garfield Street in Midland
Midland plans temporary four-way stops at Loop 250 and Garfield Street on Nov. 4 while a traffic signal cabinet is replaced.
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●●○○○ | Nov 3, 2:15 PM |
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FM 2590/VFW Construction Brings New Traffic Delays This Week
TxDOT plans FM 2590 overlay lane closures between Canyon and Amarillo starting Nov. 4.
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●●○○○ | Nov 3, 11:30 AM |
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Records detail El Paso Water response to Marathon refinery wastewater incident
New records describe El Paso Water’s noncompliance actions after a Marathon refinery wastewater incident and an undisclosed benzene-waste bypass.
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●●●○○ | Nov 3, 10:45 AM |
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OpenAI Commits 1,000 Megawatts to Grid Emergency Relief After UK Trial Proves AI Can Cut Power 40% in Seconds
OpenAI announced a Grid Protectors Program offering up to 1,000 megawatts of curtailment from a Georgia data center during grid emergencies.
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●●●○○ | Nov 3, 10:45 AM |
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DCTA uses collaboration to support member cities - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound
DCTA participated in North Texas’s 2026 Infrastructure Summit to coordinate transit planning for member cities facing population growth.
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●●○○○ | Nov 3, 9:45 AM |
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Long Mott Advanced Nuclear Plant Moves to Final U.S. Permit Stage
The NRC issued a Final Safety Evaluation Report for the Long Mott advanced nuclear plant at Seadrift, advancing permitting toward construction.
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●●●●○ | Nov 3, 7:30 AM |
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Denton's Core Scientific data center faces TCEQ violations due to air quality emissions | Denton
Core Scientific’s Denton AI data center faces Texas Commission on Environmental Quality enforcement over alleged excessive air emissions from backup generators.
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●●●●○ | Nov 3, 2:00 AM |
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El Paso County seeks more funding for Bob Hope Drive improvements in East El Paso
El Paso County is seeking additional funding for Bob Hope Drive expansion in East El Paso, with construction potentially starting as soon as 2028.
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●●●○○ | Nov 3, 12:15 AM |
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TxDOT road closures happening between November 1 and November 8
TxDOT scheduled multiple road closures and lane reductions in the El Paso area from Nov. 1 to Nov. 8 for construction.
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●●○○○ | Nov 2, 9:15 PM |
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Abilene's Cypress Street Wins Recognition For Downtown Makeover
Abilene’s Cypress Street Improvement Project was named a finalist for a 2026 Texas Downtown President’s Award for downtown upgrades.
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●●○○○ | Nov 2, 5:15 PM |
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Army Corps Awards $61.5M for Fort Hood Microgrid, Built for 14-Day Grid Independence
The U.S. Army Corps awarded $61.5 million to build Fort Hood’s Phantom Warrior microgrid for 14-day power resilience.
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●●●○○ | Nov 2, 4:30 PM |
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The U.S. Maritime Administration approved ST LNG’s deepwater port license off Matagorda for an $8.2 billion LNG export project.
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USISPF welcomes ST LNG approval as milestone for US-India energy cooperation
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USISPF welcomes ST LNG approval as milestone for US-India energy cooperation
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US Agency Approves ST LNG Deepwater Port in Texas — Ship & Bunker
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Sharad Tak wins approval for $8.2 billion Texas LNG port project
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Indian-American-led firm to build $8.2 bn deepwater port off Texas coast
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Indian-American led firm to build USD 8.4 billion deepwater port off Texas
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Indian-American-led firm gets US nod for $8.2 billion LNG port off Texas coast
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US Approves $8.2 Billion Texas Deepwater LNG Port Led By Indian-American Entrepreneur Sharad Tak, Set To Boost American LNG Exports
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●●●●○ | Nov 2, 6:30 AM |
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TxDOT: October, November most dangerous months for Texas pedestrians
TxDOT says October and November are Texas’s most dangerous months for pedestrians due to darker nights and reduced visibility, urging safer driving after dark.
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Regents expand water infrastructure at RELLIS Semiconductor Institute
Texas A&M approved nearly $11.8 million for a new million-gallon water tower at RELLIS and plans a $15.8 million water well later this year.
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●●●○○ | Nov 1, 5:30 PM |
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Bexar County began emissions testing Nov. 1, requiring annual tests for gasoline vehicles to renew registration.
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Bexar County sheriff unveils plan to cut jail overtime as inmate hospital visits double
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New vehicle emissions inspections aim to improve Bexar County air quality
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Bexar County launches vehicle emissions testing on Nov. 1, impacting nearly 2 million cars
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Bexar County launches vehicle emissions testing on Nov. 1, impacting nearly 2 million cars
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●●●●○ | Nov 1, 5:15 PM |
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Southside pier, boat rentals closed at Tyler State Park due to lake levels
Tyler State Park in Smith County closed the southside day-use pier and boat rentals due to low lake levels and safety concerns.
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●●○○○ | Nov 1, 12:45 PM |
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TxDOT announces road work planned for week of Nov. 2
TxDOT announced planned road work for the week of Nov. 2, but the provided body contains no specific project details.
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●●○○○ | Nov 1, 10:15 AM |
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There's an oil company surveying our neighborhood. Who said yes?
HF Sinclair’s Westline Connect fuel pipeline proposal would cross parts of Silver Creek Estates in the Salt Lake area starting digs in 2028.
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●●●●○ | Nov 1, 10:00 AM |
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Overturned 18-Wheeler Closes Chisholm Trail Parkway in Texas
An overturned 18-wheeler closed all lanes of Chisholm Trail Parkway in Texas overnight, with no serious injuries reported.
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●●●○○ | Nov 1, 9:30 AM |
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U.S. Army's HADES Prototype Completes First Flight
The U.S. Army’s HADES prototype 1 completed its first flight Sept. 11 as part of the Multi-Domain Sensing System effort.
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●●●○○ | Oct 31, 4:45 PM |
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Crash involving Tyler police patrol vehicle slows traffic on N. Loop 323
A crash involving a Tyler police patrol vehicle slowed traffic on North Loop 323 near SH 110.
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●●○○○ | Oct 31, 1:45 PM |