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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
★ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
★ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
★ Democrats win US Senate control in the midterms as Trump is labeled a lame duck. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 4, 12:45 AM
★ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
★ 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'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
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
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
★ 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
★ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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