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Mighty Mats march historically into band competition
Seguin High School’s Mighty Matador Marching Band earned a bid for the state title and will compete Monday at the Alamodome.
■ Education · Seguin, TX · seguingazette.com
●●○○○ Oct 31, 3:00 AM
Drainage issue stalls Guadalupe County subdivision plat approval
A drainage problem has delayed Guadalupe County’s approval of a subdivision plat.
■ Infrastructure · Guadalupe County, TX · seguingazette.com
●●●○○ Oct 31, 3:00 AM
Shankar Temple Grace charged after Coffee Shop stabbing in Austin
Austin police say Shankar Temple Grace stabbed two people at Buzz Mill Coffee, and he was booked on aggravated assault counts.
◆ Crime · Austin, TX · el-balad.com
●●●●○ Oct 31, 5:45 AM
Austin Film Festival Reveals Script And Film Competition Award Winners
Austin Film Festival names 2026 script and film competition winners and awards them at an Awards Luncheon in Austin.
● Community · Austin, TX · variety.com
●●○○○ Oct 31, 3:00 PM
Tens of thousands of people packed Austin’s 6th Street for Halloween as police prepared for 80,000 to 100,000 visitors and potential disturbances.
● Community · Austin, TX ·
●●●○○ Nov 1, 1:00 AM
Parts of New Mexico and Texas, including Amarillo and Roswell, face a slight severe-storm risk with possible EF2+ tornadoes and 75+ mph winds.
▲ Weather · Texas ·
●●●●○ Nov 1, 8:30 AM
A pedestrian died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in the 4100 block of South 1st Street in South Austin.
◆ Crime · Austin, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 1, 2:30 PM
Two people injured, one critically, following early morning ejection crash on Interstate 35 in Austin
An ejection crash on southbound I-35 near downtown Austin sent two adults to Dell Seton Medical Center, including one in critical condition.
◆ Crime · Austin, TX · fox7austin.com
●●●○○ Nov 1, 2:30 PM
Run The Jewels To Perform As Part Of Grand Opening Of Austin's United Heritage Hall
Run the Jewels will perform at Austin’s United Heritage Hall grand opening on March 5-6, 2027, in a 4,000-capacity venue.
● Community · Austin, TX · rttnews.com
●●○○○ Nov 1, 3:00 PM
MIRACLES can HAPPEN- Patrick Von Dohlen R nominee for Bexar County Judge
A campaign message urges voters to support Patrick Von Dohlen for Bexar County Judge over Ron Nirenberg.
■ Government · Bexar, Texas · texasgopvote.com
●●○○○ Nov 1, 7:00 PM
State Bound: Seguin High School to perform at 11 a.m. Monday in the Alamodome
Seguin High School’s Mighty Matador Marching Band performs at 11 a.m. Monday in the UIL State Marching Band Championships at the Alamodome.
■ Education · Seguin, TX · seguintoday.com
●●○○○ Nov 2, 6:30 AM
Southwestern University and City of Georgetown Officially Begin Construction of Southwestern University 560
Southwestern University and Georgetown begin construction of the first phase of Southwestern University 560, including a new City Customer Service Center opening mid-2028.
■ Infrastructure · Georgetown, TX · manilatimes.net
●●●●○ Nov 2, 6:45 AM
TechForce Robotics Announces 60-Day Autonomous Robotics Pilot at Fairmont Austin
TechForce Robotics will run a 60-day autonomous robot pilot at Fairmont Austin to transport soiled linens and pool towels.
■ Business · Austin, TX · manilatimes.net
●●●○○ Nov 2, 8:15 AM
A high-speed single-vehicle crash on State Highway 46 in Seguin killed two Texas Lutheran University students and reopened both lanes after police reported the crash.
◆ Crime · Seguin, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 2, 11:30 AM
Shane James’ Austin capital murder trial continued with prosecutors presenting evidence for the four Austin killings, day three of testimony.
◆ Crime · Austin, TX ·
●●●●● Nov 2, 12:15 PM
CAMPO launches I-35 carpool program for Austin commuters
CAMPO launched the We Ride I-35 carpool program for Austin-area commuters from Kyle and Buda to reduce impacts from I-35 construction.
■ Infrastructure · Austin, TX · sanmarcosrecord.com
●●○○○ Nov 2, 1:00 PM
Bastrop man sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for large-scale drug distribution
Justavious K. “Tae Tae” Williams of Bastrop was sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for large-scale methamphetamine distribution.
◆ Crime · Bastrop, TX · knoe.com
●●●●○ Nov 2, 1:15 PM
A cold front will move into Austin Tuesday morning bringing rain chances, brief gusty winds and lightning, then cooler, drier weather.
▲ Weather · Austin, TX ·
●●●○○ Nov 2, 2:00 PM
What to do in New Braunfels in November 2026: Festivals, events and holiday fun
New Braunfels lists November 2026 events including Wurstfest, First Friday downtown, farmers market, and a Veterans Day parade.
● Community · New Braunfels, TX · herald-zeitung.com
●●○○○ Nov 2, 2:15 PM
Austin's CapMetro gives free rides on midterm Election Day
CapMetro will offer free rides on Austin transit services on Texas midterm Election Day.
● Community · Austin, TX · austin.culturemap.com
●●○○○ Nov 2, 2:45 PM
Melissa Rycroft Strickland was arrested for DWI in Southlake after allegedly crashing into an ambulance and fleeing the scene.
◆ Crime · Texas ·
●●●●○ Nov 2, 3:45 PM
Qadri Campaign Workers Accuse Opponent of Attempted Intimidation • The Austin Chronicle
Campaign workers accuse City Council candidate Rich Heyman of attempting to intimidate them outside a UT-Austin polling place.
◆ Crime · Austin, TX · austinchronicle.com
●●●○○ Nov 2, 5:15 PM
City of Taylor terminates contract with Flock Safety
The City of Taylor is disabling eight Flock license plate readers and terminating its contract over limited crime-solving value and data security concerns.
■ Infrastructure · Taylor, TX · fox7austin.com
●●○○○ Nov 2, 6:45 PM
Downtown Austin shooting: 2 people injured on E. 6th Street
Two people were injured in a shooting at the Voodoo Room on East 6th Street in Austin, and police have made no arrests.
◆ Crime · Austin, TX · fox7austin.com
●●●○○ Nov 2, 6:45 PM
Buda shooting: 1 victim injured; teen shooter in custody
A 17-year-old was arrested after a Halloween-night shooting in Buda injured a 16-year-old in the arm, and police say the investigation continues.
◆ Crime · Buda, TX · fox7austin.com
●●●○○ Nov 2, 6:45 PM
Austin grocery Dia's Market & Deli to close after 10 years
Dia's Market & Deli in Austin plans to close after operating for 10 years.
■ Business · Austin, TX · austin.culturemap.com
●●○○○ Nov 2, 7:30 PM
A Texas court paused an effort to expose an anti-trans mailer group as legal proceedings continue.
■ Government · Travis County, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 2, 8:15 PM
Travis County voters are directed to vote Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at any county polling site.
■ Government · Travis County, TX ·
●●○○○ Nov 2, 11:45 PM
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The Nov. 3, 2026 U.S. Senate race in Texas features Ken Paxton versus James Talarico, with results presented in a results section.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●○○ Nov 3, 12:00 AM
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Weather alerts for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flood risks—including tornado watches—could disrupt voting across six states.
▲ Weather · Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 3, 8:45 AM
Christmas At The Caverns celebrates the season above and below ground at Natural Bridge Caverns
Natural Bridge Caverns will host Christmas at the Caverns from December 5 through select nights through December 23, with events above and below ground.
● Community · New Braunfels, TX · amusementtoday.com
●●○○○ Nov 3, 9:15 AM
2026 election: Central Texas Election Day hours, locations
Central Texas counties released Election Day hours and polling locations for the Nov. 3, 2026 vote.
■ Government · Marble Falls, TX · fox7austin.com
●●○○○ Nov 3, 9:30 AM
Austin's Jester King draws inquiries in brewery sale
Jester King Brewery is generating buyer interest as reports circulate about a potential brewery sale.
■ Business · Austin, TX · austin.culturemap.com
●●○○○ Nov 3, 9:45 AM
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Austin tech founder Adam Robinson, his wife, and two children were killed in a Learjet crash in Palm Beach County, Florida.
■ Other · Austin, TX ·
●●●●● Nov 3, 10:45 AM
Austin Luce and Dustin Stephens are campaigning for Smith County Precinct 2 Commissioner ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
■ Government · Austin, TX ·
●●○○○ Nov 3, 11:00 AM
Bexar County election officials said DOJ chose the county for election monitors after it cited accessibility requirements and a DPS application backlog.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●○ Nov 3, 11:45 AM
Hard topics, closed books: Banned authors challenge Texas school restrictions
Authors Candace Fleming and others challenge Texas school library restrictions after books are removed under “heavy” content standards in districts like Allen ISD.
■ Education · Jonestown, TX · uniondemocrat.com
●●●○○ Nov 3, 1:00 PM
Operation Fill the Boat toy drive returns to Granite Shoals
Operation Fill the Boat returns in Granite Shoals with unwrapped toy donations accepted through Nov. 30 at the police department and fire rescue.
● Community · Granite Shoals, TX · dailytrib.com
●●○○○ Nov 3, 3:45 PM
Set up underway for Talarico's election night watch party in Austin
Austin preparations are underway for Talarico’s election night watch party.
■ Government · Austin, TX · abc13.com
●●○○○ Nov 3, 4:30 PM
Travis County burn ban lifted
Travis County lifted its burn ban for unincorporated areas after improved moisture reduced wildfire risk.
▲ Fire · Travis County, TX · fox7austin.com
●●●○○ Nov 3, 6:15 PM
Air Force contractor arrested in Comal County for mishandling of classified documents, possession of firearms
An Air Force contractor in Comal County was arrested for allegedly mishandling classified documents and possessing firearms on Joint Base San Antonio.
◆ Crime · Comal County, TX · herald-zeitung.com
●●●●○ Nov 3, 6:30 PM
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James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to flip a Texas Senate seat for Democrats, rebuking Trump-aligned politics in the state.
■ Government · Round Rock, TX ·
●●●●● Nov 3, 11:15 PM
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Democrats win US Senate control in the midterms as Trump is labeled a lame duck.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 4, 12:45 AM
Ron Nirenberg defeated Patrick Von Dohlen to win Bexar County Judge and plans priorities including jail mental health and public safety.
■ Government · Bexar, Texas ·
●●●○○ Nov 4, 1:30 AM
James Talarico won the Texas U.S. Senate race against Ken Paxton, marking the first Democratic Senate victory in Texas since 1988.
■ Government · Texans ·
●●●●● Nov 4, 1:45 AM
Austin ISD board races: Hunter takes lead in District 1, Neufeld leads in District 4
Unofficial results show Candace Hunter leading Austin ISD District 1 and Jessica Neufeld leading District 4 ahead of possible runoffs.
■ Education · Austin, TX · kut.org
●●●○○ Nov 4, 2:00 AM
James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, ending a decades-long Democratic statewide election drought.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 4, 2:30 AM
Texas Tribune Events will host a Dec. 10 symposium in Austin and online previewing 2027 legislative session priorities, with panels on key policy areas.
■ Education · Austin, TX ·
●●○○○ Nov 4, 2:45 AM
After Democratic midterm wins, prediction markets surged on chances of House impeachment proceedings against President Trump by 2027.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●○ Nov 4, 7:45 AM
Dallas voters rejected a $443 million public-safety bond, raising questions about funding for police training, evidence storage, emergency operations and fire facilities.
■ Government · Trinity River, Texas ·
●●●●○ Nov 4, 11:30 AM
Wife woke up in middle of night and shot hunter husband dead to get back at him for hitting her the previous evening, prosecutors say
A wife is accused of waking up at night and shooting her husband to retaliate for hitting her the previous evening, prosecutors say.
◆ Crime · Round Rock, TX · dailymail.com
●●●●○ Nov 4, 1:30 PM
Comal and Guadalupe County election results showed Republicans holding local seats while some statewide races flipped in the 2026 midterms.
■ Government · Comal County, TX ·
●●●○○ Nov 4, 2:30 PM
Battle Hall Reborn - UT News
UT News article titled “Battle Hall Reborn” was provided without details, limiting factual summary.
■ Education · Austin, TX · news.utexas.edu
●○○○○ Nov 4, 3:00 PM
Former Horseshoe Bay Mayor Steve Jordan dies at 87
Former Horseshoe Bay Mayor Steve Jordan died at 87, with a memorial service scheduled Nov. 14 and honors planned by the city.
● Community · Horseshoe Bay, TX · dailytrib.com
●○○○○ Nov 4, 3:45 PM
2026 Austin Community College Board election results
Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia, Gigi Edwards Bryant, and Nan McRaven won Austin Community College board trustee seats in Tuesday’s election.
■ Education · Austin, TX · kut.org
●●●○○ Nov 4, 4:15 PM
Round Rock ISD music ensembles earn national honors
Round Rock ISD bands and orchestras earned national recognition in 2026 Mark of Excellence and Citation of Excellence competitions.
■ Education · Round Rock, TX · hillcountrynews.com
●●○○○ Nov 4, 6:30 PM
Democrats won control of the Texas House for the first time in 24 years, ending Republican dominance while the Senate stays Republican.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 4, 7:45 PM
How North County Races Are Shaping Out So Far
Early returns show tight mayoral and council races in North County, with potential Democratic gains in Encinitas, San Marcos, and Escondido.
■ Government · San Marcos, TX · voiceofsandiego.org
●●○○○ Nov 4, 7:45 PM
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Democrats won control of the Texas House, ousted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and captured the attorney general seat in the Nov. midterm elections.
■ Government · Houston, Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 4, 10:30 PM
Williamson County voters reject Herrin Park District tax increase
Williamson County voters in Herrin rejected a proposed property tax increase for the Herrin Park District, keeping its tax cap unchanged.
● Community · Williamson County, TX · kfvs12.com
●●○○○ Nov 4, 11:00 PM
Texas elections resulted in Democrats taking major statewide offices and control of the Texas House for the first time in decades.
■ Government · Austin, TX ·
●●●●● Nov 5, 2:45 AM
James Talarico won Texas’ U.S. Senate race, defeating Ken Paxton and delivering the first statewide Democratic victory in over 30 years.
■ Government · Texas Southern University, Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 5, 3:30 AM
TEGNA taps Tom Cury to take on expanded role as president and GM at KVUE in Austin
TEGNA named Tom Cury president and general manager of KVUE in Austin, expanding his oversight of KENS and both stations’ operations.
■ Business · Austin, TX · editorandpublisher.com
●●○○○ Nov 5, 6:00 AM
Austin budget cuts have reduced city funding for senior-serving nonprofits, limiting services as Medicaid eligibility changes approach in January.
● Community · Austin, TX ·
●●●○○ Nov 5, 6:15 AM
How did the women's restroom at Austin's Donn's Depot become so 'iconic'?
Donn’s Depot in Austin is famous for a women’s restroom built from a relocated caboose train car with extensive graffiti and distinctive décor.
● Community · Austin, TX · kut.org
●○○○○ Nov 5, 6:15 AM
Texas officials are preparing to execute John Rubio on Nov. 12 after courts upheld his capital murder conviction involving the beheading of three children.
◆ Crime · Austin, TX ·
●●●●● Nov 5, 7:15 AM
'It's been a long time coming': Democrats win big in Williamson County
Williamson County Democrats swept four contested countywide races Tuesday, giving James Talarico a statewide win and electing Heather Jefts as county judge.
■ Government · Williamson County, TX · kut.org
●●●●○ Nov 5, 10:45 AM
Texas environmental commission to consider Canyon Lake advocates' petition for water protections
TCEQ will consider a petition to extend Chapter 311 water protections to the Canyon Lake watershed at its Nov. 18 meeting.
■ Government · Canyon Lake, TX · herald-zeitung.com
●●●○○ Nov 5, 3:00 PM
Austin's Walker Lukens & Chad Wadsworth launch nature project
Walker Lukens and Chad Wadsworth launched a nature project in Austin.
● Community · Austin, TX · austin.culturemap.com
●●○○○ Nov 5, 3:30 PM
Levi Cotton was arrested in Utah for the 2017 shooting death of Joe James in Guadalupe County, pending possible extradition to Texas.
◆ Crime · Guadalupe County, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 5, 5:30 PM
Reports Democrats swept Texas statewide races and flipped a legislative chamber, marking a major political shift after decades.
■ Government · Houston, Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 5, 7:15 PM
LifeLong Learning to preview 2027 Texas legislative session
LifeLong Learning will host a San Marcos presentation previewing the Texas Legislature’s Jan. 12, 2027 session and projected Democratic leadership changes.
■ Government · San Marcos, TX · sanmarcosrecord.com
●●○○○ Nov 5, 7:45 PM
Lawsuits challenge Texas Department of State Health Services THC regulations as officials debate bans versus regulation amid upcoming federal THC limits.
■ Government · Travis County, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 5, 7:45 PM
Rotary to hear presentation on nutrition trends Nov. 11
Dr. Angela P. Black will speak to the Rotary Club of San Marcos about nutrition trends at a Nov. 11 meeting.
● Community · San Marcos, TX · sanmarcosrecord.com
●○○○○ Nov 5, 7:45 PM
Community suffers loss of another local student
A Texas Lutheran University student was killed in a head-on collision in Wilson County, following two other student deaths from recent crashes.
◆ Crime · Seguin, TX · seguintoday.com
●●●●○ Nov 6, 12:30 AM
MURDER SUSPECT MEGAN VALENTINE TRANSFERRED TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY JAIL AHEAD OF TRIAL
Megan Valentine, charged with murdering her husband, was transferred to Williamson County jail ahead of a pending murder trial.
◆ Crime · Williamson County, TX · wfiwradio.com
●●●○○ Nov 6, 7:45 AM
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AP reports Latino voters swung toward Democrats in midterms, helping deliver major Democratic wins in Texas and nationally.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 6, 9:45 AM
From Texas Scorecard: Chip Roy Seeks DOJ Review of Allegations Surrounding Travis County DA's Refusal To Prosecute Afghan National
Rep. Chip Roy and Josh Brecheen sought DOJ review of allegations that Travis County DA José Garza refused to prosecute an Afghan national.
■ Government · Travis County, TX · texasgopvote.com
●●●○○ Nov 6, 12:30 PM
Austin man sentenced to more than 24 years for sexually exploiting juvenile boys
An Austin man, Tre Von Lamount Harris, was sentenced to more than 24 years for sexually exploiting juvenile boys via social media and extortion.
◆ Crime · Austin, TX · fox7austin.com
●●●●● Nov 6, 12:45 PM
Levi Spencer Cotton was arrested in Utah and charged with the 2017 Seguin murder of Joe James Rangel after a confession tip.
◆ Crime · Seguin, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 6, 1:00 PM
Man arrested in connection with multiple East Austin commercial burglaries
Austin police arrested Larry Ray Vasquez in connection with multiple East Austin commercial burglaries including The Cenote Café.
◆ Crime · Austin, TX · fox7austin.com
●●●○○ Nov 6, 5:30 PM
Federal prosecutors filed 237 immigration-related criminal cases in the Western District of Texas, including alien smuggling and illegal re-entry charges.
◆ Crime · Travis County, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 6, 5:45 PM
Caldwell County authorities seek 44-year-old Audrey Elaine Nash missing since Sept. 16 in the Luling area.
◆ Crime · Caldwell County, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 6, 5:45 PM
Artist Cj Hendry brings plush Flower Shop pop-up to Austin
Artist Cj Hendry is bringing a plush Flower Shop pop-up to Austin.
● Community · Austin, TX · austin.culturemap.com
●○○○○ Nov 6, 7:15 PM
Austin's Seaholm facility enters new phase of transformation
Austin’s Seaholm facility has entered a new transformation phase as redevelopment progresses.
■ Infrastructure · Austin, TX · austin.culturemap.com
●●●○○ Nov 6, 7:15 PM
MASSOUH: Appreciating the different critters in and around Canyon Lake
A Canyon Lake-area writer describes local wildlife encounters, including skunks, tarantulas, scorpions, snakes, and road runners.
● Community · Canyon Lake, TX · herald-zeitung.com
●○○○○ Nov 6, 7:15 PM
New public safety and fire training facility will serve fast-growing Cibolo South area
Cibolo is building a nearly $15 million public safety and fire training facility near I-10 to improve response times in the Cibolo South area.
■ Infrastructure · Cibolo, TX · ksat.com
●●●○○ Nov 6, 8:45 PM
Austin police reported that Bruce Williams was fatally shot after being followed and threatened at a Circle K on Guadalupe St.
◆ Crime · Austin, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 6, 10:30 PM