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Lampasas sales tax slips 3% in October Lampasas sales tax receipts fell 3% in October, according to the report. ■ Government · Lampasas, TX · lampasasdispatchrecord.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 12:15 AM
Big Money: Cove ISD authorizes 2nd round of $154.5M bond package funding approved by voters Copperas Cove ISD approved issuance of the second round of its remaining $75 million bond package for school improvements. ■ Education · Cove, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 12:45 AM
★ New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani threatens legal action against the Trump administration over ICE using city-owned lots for immigration enforcement. ■ Government · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 1:00 AM
At least four Houston-area poker rooms were robbed in recent weeks, prompting Texas Card House to add security measures. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 1:00 AM
Demolition crews tore down Houston’s historic Kirby Mansion at 2000 Smith after work was initially stopped for missing a permit. ■ Infrastructure · Kirby, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 1:15 AM
Sherman City Council unanimously agreed to plan a new elementary school on West Travis Street, targeting a fall 2028 opening. ■ Education · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 3, 1:15 AM
No assigned reading, no forced small talk: inside Waco's Silent Book Club Waco’s Silent Book Club meets monthly for low-pressure reading and optional conversation, drawing participants seeking offline connection. ● Community · Waco, TX · kwtx.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 1:30 AM
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrested Joey Emiliano Tovar-Vargas over evidence tied to the 2019 killing of Meagan Gonzales. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 1:45 AM
After a Hill Country Crash: Texas Injury Claim Rules A legal explainer outlines how Texas modified comparative fault and deadlines affect injury claims after crashes and flood emergencies. ■ Other · Houston, Texas · bnonews.com	●○○○○	Nov 3, 1:45 AM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · dentonrc.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 2:00 AM
The Shepherd School of Music announces new opera commission Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music commissioned Paola Prestini and Mark Campbell for a new opera premiering in the 2029–30 academic year. ■ Education · Houston, TX · pizzicato.lu	●●○○○	Nov 3, 2:00 AM
Brazos County ESD 1 Opens New $5.3M Headquarters, Fire Station on Koppe Bridge Road Brazos County ESD 1 opened a new $5.3 million fire station and administrative headquarters on Koppe Bridge Road. ■ Infrastructure · Brazos County, TX · kbtx.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 2:30 AM
Roughly 70 arrested in Brazos Valley over Halloween weekend, police reports show Brazos Valley police arrested about 70 people over Halloween weekend, most commonly for public intoxication, plus DWI and assault cases. ◆ Crime · Brazos County, TX · kbtx.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 2:30 AM
Silent supporters attend Bryan ISD board meeting for assistant coach who was terminated Parents and students attended a Bryan ISD board meeting supporting assistant basketball coach Lashala Nicks after her termination. ■ Education · Bryan, TX · kbtx.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 2:30 AM
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. ● Community · Texas · kbtx.com	●○○○○	Nov 3, 2:30 AM
U.S. Marshals search for SA fugitive accused of assaulting former partner U.S. Marshals are searching for Emari Lafael Freeman accused of assaulting a former intimate partner while on federal supervised release in San Antonio. ◆ Crime · Texas · foxsanantonio.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 2:30 AM
Lubbock Sees Spike In Shots Fired Reports Over Halloween Lubbock reported an increase in shots-fired calls over Halloween weekend, raising concerns about indiscriminate gunfire. ◆ Crime · Texas · lonestar995fm.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 3:00 AM
DEA granted first federal registrations to 900-plus state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Texas and six other states under Schedule III order. ■ Health · Houston, Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 4:15 AM
Texas man charged with trafficking meth in Greenville Greenville police arrested Texas resident Eduardo Garcia on charges of trafficking at least 400 grams of methamphetamine. ◆ Crime · Texas · wcti12.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 4:45 AM
METRO offering free rides to the polls on Election Day Houston-area METRO will offer free rides to and from polling locations on Election Day with voter ID shown at boarding. ● Community · Houston, TX · abc13.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 6:45 AM
Early voting is over. Here's what the numbers can tell you before Tuesday — and what they can't A review of Harris County early voting totals analyzes what the numbers can indicate about Tuesday’s election and what they cannot. ■ Government · Houston, TX · abc13.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 6:45 AM
Dense fog advisories and seasonal conditions are expected to cause intermittent Gulf port closures and disrupt bunker operations into the coming months. ▲ Weather · Houston, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 3, 7:00 AM
Waco plans nearly $1M for sidewalk, lighting improvements along Jackson Avenue Waco approved nearly $1 million for new sidewalks and improved lighting along Jackson Avenue to make downtown pedestrian travel safer. ■ Infrastructure · Waco, TX · kxxv.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 7:15 AM
Voters to head to the polls across the River Valley Tuesday Voters across Arkansas’ River Valley headed to polls Tuesday for the midterm election after strong early turnout. ■ Government · Crawford, TX · nwaonline.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 7:30 AM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · kenya-today.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 7:30 AM
Texas Republicans Seek Statewide Ballot Hand Count As Election Day Arrives Potter County Republicans sued in federal court to require manual paper-ballot hand counts in every Texas precinct before election certification. ■ Government · Texas · klif.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 7:45 AM
US weather: Severe storms, flash floods disrupt midterm poll voting, Florida relocates 18 polling stations Severe storms and flooding disrupted polling in parts of Texas and other states, including a tornado in Oklahoma that damaged a polling site. ▲ Weather · Houston, Texas · economictimes.indiatimes.com	●●●●●	Nov 3, 8:00 AM
U of H Under Fire For Posts Promoting Gina Hinojosa University of Houston officials faced criticism after student government promoted Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa on an official university-branded social media page. ■ Education · Houston, TX · ktrh.iheart.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 8:15 AM
Midterm voting is underway nationwide, with early issues reported in New York’s Westchester County voting machines. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 8:45 AM
★ 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
★ Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flood risks threatened parts of the central U.S. and Florida/New Mexico just before Election Day voting. ▲ Weather · Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 9:00 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
The 39th annual Dallas Holiday Parade returns Saturday, December 5 at 8:30 a.m. in downtown Dallas with free viewing. ● Community · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 3, 9:15 AM
Endometrial Cancer Swab Tested in 3,000 Women Could Spare Some a Painful Biopsy, but Accuracy Data Are Pending A vaginal swab test for endometrial cancer is being trialed in about 3,000 women, aiming to reduce painful biopsies pending accuracy results. ■ Health · Houston, TX · medicaldaily.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
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · crosstimbersgazette.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 9:45 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
8 foot, 9 inch American alligator officially finds forever home at Gator Country A rescued 8-foot-9-inch alligator was placed into a long-term home at Gator Country in Fannett to prevent danger from human feeding. ■ Other · Texas · fox4beaumont.com	●○○○○	Nov 3, 10:00 AM
Governor Abbott Proclaims "Home Medical Equipment & Services Appreciation" ... Gov. Abbott proclaimed Home Medical Equipment & Services Appreciation Week in Texas for early November. ■ Health · Texans · pr-inside.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 10:15 AM
State Highway 53 east of Temple was shut down after a head-on crash, prompting traffic disruption in the area. ■ Infrastructure · Temple, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 10:30 AM
IRS can conduct house-to-house visits in Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Chicago, and other cities across the US to verify tax compliance An IRS rule allows certain employees to conduct scheduled home visits nationwide to verify tax compliance in cases like unpaid taxes and audits. ■ Government · Houston, TX · cronista.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 10:30 AM
★ 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
Tuesday brings scattered showers with the afternoon cold front on the way A cold front arrives Tuesday afternoon in South Texas, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms before drier, cooler weather Wednesday. ▲ Weather · Texas · kristv.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 10:45 AM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · techtimes.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 10:45 AM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · cbs4local.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 10:45 AM
State should start saving for rainy days A North Carolina editorial urges lawmakers to build larger rainy-day and other reserves starting in 2027 to avoid future fiscal crises. ■ Government · Texas · journalpatriot.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 11:00 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
Cinnamon recall issued in 14 states over possible lead exposure The FDA announced a voluntary recall of Wise Wife ground cinnamon in 14 states due to potential elevated lead contamination. ■ Health · Texas · fox13news.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 11:30 AM
Deep Ellum business owners reacted to multiple shootings and a federal crackdown, including Operation Deep Cover announced to increase patrols and enforcement. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 11:30 AM
FM 2590/VFW Construction Brings New Traffic Delays This Week TxDOT plans FM 2590 overlay lane closures between Canyon and Amarillo starting Nov. 4. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · mix941kmxj.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 11:30 AM
Fort Bend County will hold Election Day after a primary runoff glitch affected polling sites. ■ Government · Fort Bend County, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 3, 11:30 AM
Man accused of sexually abusing intoxicated person in Montgomery County Anthony Greathouse is accused in Montgomery County of sexually abusing an intoxicated sleeping person on Oct. 18. ◆ Crime · Montgomery County, TX · daytondailynews.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 11:30 AM
Convicted bank robber on parole threatens to shoot employees while robbing another bank, HCSO says Harris County Sheriff’s Office says Samuel Everrett Williams II threatened to shoot during a Cypress Rosehill bank robbery. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · abc13.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 11:30 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
The DOJ will send about 1,000 election monitors to seven Texas counties Tuesday to oversee compliance with federal voting and civil-rights laws. ■ Government · Harris County, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 11:45 AM
Samsung will reportedly make RAM for Nvidia and AMD at a new Texas chip factory. Samsung is reportedly set to supply RAM for Nvidia and AMD at a new Taylor, Texas chip plant expected to begin mass production in 2030. ■ Business · Texas · theverge.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 12:15 PM
Man gets 10 years probation for sexual assault of minor in Smith County Maurese Emmanuel Johnson received 10 years probation and was ordered to register as a sex offender for sexual assault of a minor in Smith County. ◆ Crime · Texas · kltv.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 12:30 PM
Researchers develop glucose sensor component at one-tenth the cost Texas A&M researchers report a lower-cost component for an experimental injectable glucose sensor with similar sensing performance. ■ Health · Texas Aandm University, Texas · wacotrib.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 12:30 PM
California Electricity Costs More Than Double Texas Rates — How Its Energy Policies Play a Role An analysis compares electricity pricing in California and Texas, attributing higher California costs to its regulatory and wildfire-mitigation energy policies. ■ Business · Texas · aol.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 12:30 PM
Texas Tech professors say new university restrictions are changing what they can teach about race, sex, and gender, raising censorship concerns. ■ Education · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 12:30 PM
Ask the Master Gardeners: November 2026 Texas Master Gardeners provide November guidance on overwintering plumaria and maintaining local fall plants around Seguin. ■ Education · Wilson County, TX · wilsoncountynews.com	●○○○○	Nov 3, 12:45 PM
The City of Killeen opened applications for a free 2027 Citizens Academy running eight weeks from January 14 to March 11, 2027. ■ Government · Killeen, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 3, 12:45 PM
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
Victoria County Booking & Arrest Report: Oct 26-Nov 1, 2026 Victoria County’s Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026 booking and arrest report lists multiple arrests and charges submitted by the sheriff’s office. ◆ Crime · Houston, Texas · victoriaadvocate.com	●○○○○	Nov 3, 1:15 PM
Colorado City stabbing leaves man seriously injured; suspect arrested A man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Colorado City, and police arrested a suspect after a morning chase. ◆ Crime · Texas · ktxs.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 1:30 PM
Onalaska man indicted for murder, evidence tampering in death of 31-year-old mother An Onalaska man was indicted for murder and evidence tampering in the death of a 31-year-old mother, with multiple additional felony charges. ◆ Crime · Onalaska, TX · ktre.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 1:30 PM
Texas Forage Conditions Vary Across Regions \| Wisconsin Ag Connection Texas forage production varies statewide due to drought, pest pressure from pasture mealybugs, and recent rainfall improving conditions in some regions. ▲ Weather · Texas · wisconsinagconnection.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 1:45 PM
Trump Says More FEMA Aid is Coming to Texas After 2026 Floods President Trump promised additional FEMA aid to Texas flood victims after FEMA denied parts of the state’s request for individual assistance. ▲ Flood · Texas · insurancejournal.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 1:45 PM
WATCH: Firefighters rescue raccoon stuck in tree Austin firefighters rescued a raccoon whose head was stuck in a tall tree after a neighbor called 911. ▲ Fire · Texas · abc6onyourside.com	●○○○○	Nov 3, 1:45 PM
A defense witness in Yella Beezy’s capital murder trial recanted grand jury testimony, saying, “I made it up.” ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 1:45 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 2:15 PM
Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help identifying 2 suspects accused of stealing from home Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking tips to identify two suspects accused of stealing multiple electronics from a home burglary in Midland on Aug. 31. ◆ Crime · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 2:15 PM
Rapid DNA Pilot Program Produces "Hit" Days After Going Live Texas DPS says its Rapid DNA pilot produced a CODIS match in a 2024 Montgomery County felony theft case eight days after going live. ■ Government · Montgomery County, TX · sanangelolive.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 2:15 PM
Nearly 43% of Teens Gambled in the Past Year, and Betting With Family Was Linked to Higher Risk A Rutgers survey found nearly 43% of U.S. teens gambled in the past year, with betting with family linked to higher risk. ■ Health · Texas · medicaldaily.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 2:15 PM
A judge approved a settlement removing Terry Johnson from Midland office, with his resignation effective Dec. 16 and $50,000 paid to reimburse salary. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 2:15 PM
Multiple plays, musicals, and ballets are scheduled to open on Houston stages this month. ● Community · Houston, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 3, 2:15 PM
Burglaries in Killeen; marijuana possession in Cove Killeen and Copperas Cove police reports listed multiple burglaries, assaults, threats, theft, intoxication, and marijuana-related incidents on Monday. ◆ Crime · Killeen, TX · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 2:45 PM
A 17-year-old charged in a Matagorda County Halloween party shooting allegedly fired into a crowd, injuring three teens, and remains in jail. ◆ Crime · El Campo, Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 3:00 PM
No evidence of an FBI raid that revealed 'fraudulent ballots' in Houston – PolitiFact PolitiFact reports there is no evidence supporting claims of an FBI raid uncovering fraudulent ballots in Houston. ■ Government · Houston, TX · politifact.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 3:00 PM
Texas A&M Launches Major Genetic Study of New World Screwworm Texas A&M researchers launched a $4 million, two-year USDA-funded genetic study of New World screwworm to improve tracking and control from outbreak samples in Honduras. ■ Education · Texas · rfdtv.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 3:00 PM
CAIR projected record Muslim turnout for the 2026 midterms and urged voters to cast ballots by Nov. 3 while highlighting election coverage plans. ● Community · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 3, 3:15 PM
More than 78,000 ballots cast during early voting in Nueces County Nueces County reports 78,266 ballots cast during Oct. 19-30 early voting, including 73,491 in-person votes and 4,775 mail ballots. ■ Government · Texas · kristv.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 3:30 PM
Last day to vote; Llano County has second-highest early voter turnout by percentage in the state With polls open until 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, Llano County reports 53.21% early voting turnout and Burnet County 47.97%. ■ Government · Burnet County, Texas · dailytrib.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 3:45 PM
Burnet band marches toward state competition Burnet High School’s Esprit De Corps advances to the UIL 4A State Marching Contest at the Alamodome on Nov. 11. ■ Education · Burnet, TX · dailytrib.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 3:45 PM
Paxton's chilling 'you may be next' violence warning blown apart by ex-Texas House speaker A commentary piece claims criticism of Ken Paxton’s alleged violence warning is being challenged by an ex-Texas House speaker. ■ Government · Texas · rawstory.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 3:45 PM
Mail-Order Abortions are Killing More Babies Than Out of State Abortions A JAMA Network Open analysis says mail-order abortion pills are associated with more abortions than out-of-state travel in several banned states. ■ Health · Texas · lifenews.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 3:45 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
Wichita Falls veterans honored with Quilts of Valor Veterans in Wichita Falls were recognized at Hospice with handmade Quilts of Valor celebrating military service. ● Community · Texas · newschannel6now.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 4:15 PM
★ Texas voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide between Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa, shaping education and affordability policy. ■ Government · Houston, Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 4:15 PM
Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal C North restaurant fire ruled as an accident, HFD says Houston Fire Department says a restaurant fire in IAH Terminal C North was an accident caused by a problem in the overhead exhaust system. ▲ Fire · Houston, TX · abc13.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 4:30 PM
A Texas father allegedly shot his son’s grandmother dead after arriving to deliver diapers, then turned the gun on himself. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 4:30 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
Gas Prices Decline, But Still For Election Day National gasoline and diesel prices fell ahead of Election Day, though prices remain near record highs amid volatile crude oil. ■ Business · Texas · k103.iheart.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 4:45 PM
'Not Your House, Bro': Man Shoots Guy Trying To Enter His Apartment After Halloween Party A Houston apartment resident shot an alleged intruder trying to enter the wrong unit after a Halloween party; the suspect was hospitalized critical. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · dailycaller.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 5:00 PM
Cat-sized foxes in Texas are in trouble. Big guard dogs could help. Researchers in the Texas Panhandle are testing livestock guardian dogs to deter coyotes and reduce mortality of endangered swift foxes. ■ Other · Texas · popsci.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 5:00 PM
First Lady Melania Trump is set to help convene Ukraine and Russia representatives at the White House regarding humanitarian access in Oleshky. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 5:00 PM
A UTSA student released a video apology after a poem mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparked controversy at a campus event. ■ Education · University Of Texas, Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 3, 5:00 PM
Last Chance to Cast Ballots Harris County election coverage highlights last-day voting logistics, early vote totals, and a prior AG lawsuit over voter outreach tags. ■ Government · Houston, TX · houstonpress.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 5:15 PM
Texas A&M launches INSPIRE Alliance to advance national security research Texas A&M launched the INSPIRE Alliance to expand national security research and accelerate deployment of technologies via a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. ■ Education · Texas · thebatt.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 5:15 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · gilmermirror.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 5:30 PM