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Galveston County early voters driven by economy, foreign spending Galveston County early voting is being driven by concerns about the economy and foreign spending, according to the article’s coverage. ■ Government · Galveston County, TX · galvnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 1:00 PM
★ Dallas police identified two victims from three early Sunday Deep Ellum shootings that killed four people and left 15 injured as staffing questions rise. ◆ Crime · Baylor University, Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 2, 12:45 PM
Texas prosecutor, child advocate who was accused of 'emotional affair' with Eva Longoria's ex-husband Tony Parker dies by suicide Erin Marie Benavides, a Texas prosecutor and child advocate accused in a high-profile personal scandal, died by suicide in Port Aransas. ■ Health · Texas · nypost.com	●●●●○	Nov 2, 12:45 PM
Belton ISD school bus collides with vehicle in Temple; no students aboard A Belton ISD bus crash in Temple at about 7:40 a.m. involved another vehicle, with no students or staff injured and limited details released. ■ Infrastructure · Temple, TX · kxxv.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 12:45 PM
DHS Data Shows Rising Apprehensions But Misses Deportation Targets DHS apprehension numbers rose, but deportation targets were missed, amid court constraints and political conflict over immigration enforcement. ■ Government · Texas · english.pravda.ru	●●●○○	Nov 2, 12:30 PM
The True Power Of Black Voters Lies In Down-Ballot Races An article argues Black voters can influence outcomes through down-ballot races during the upcoming midterm elections. ● Community · Houston, Texas · newsone.com	●○○○○	Nov 2, 12:15 PM
Lindsay Clancy: Judge hears arguments on motion to dismiss A judge heard arguments on a motion to dismiss murder charges against Lindsay Clancy in Massachusetts and took the decision under advisement. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · bostonglobe.com	●●●●○	Nov 2, 12:15 PM
Federal funding of $1 million is planned to expand forensic nursing services in Texas. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 2, 12:15 PM
Retired Tyler pharmacist serving 32-year sentence dies in Texas prison James Carey Prosperie, a retired Tyler pharmacist serving a 32-year sentence for sexually assaulting a child, died in Texas prison. ◆ Crime · Texas · kltv.com	●●●○○	Nov 2, 12:15 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
College Station police officer arrested on assault charge College Station police detective Michael C. Kennedy was arrested for family violence assault causing bodily injury and placed on administrative leave pending investigation. ◆ Crime · College Station, TX · kbtx.com	●●●○○	Nov 2, 12:15 PM
Armed woman tried to enter homes, CSPD said Colorado Springs police arrested a woman who allegedly tried to break into homes while armed with a handgun and claimed her brother was kidnapped. ◆ Crime · Texas · gazette.com	●●●○○	Nov 2, 12:00 PM
What is Disney Dreamers Academy? 50 middle school students honored as part of new program with Boys & Girls Clubs in Fresno, Texas Fifty middle school students were honored at the Fresno Boys & Girls Club in Texas for the Disney Dreamers Academy kickoff and activities. ■ Education · Fresno, TX · abc13.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 12:00 PM
Wreaths Across America Christmas ceremony at Greenleaf Cemetery Dec. 19 Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood will host a Wreaths Across America Christmas ceremony Dec. 19 to honor about 2,000 veterans. ● Community · Texas · brownwoodnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 11:45 AM
High school class rank policies are different in every San Antonio district. A new state law could change that. Texas Senate Bill 1191 will require the Texas Education Agency to standardize GPA calculations, changing how class rank is computed statewide. ■ Education · Texas · tpr.org	●●●○○	Nov 2, 11:30 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
Rice University research finds flood vulnerability varies within Houston neighborhoods and can depend on property condition and insurance. ▲ Flood · Houston, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 2, 11:15 AM
★ Ken Paxton and James Talarico compete in a tight 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race that polls suggest could flip the seat. ■ Government · Texans ·	●●●●○	Nov 2, 11:15 AM
As Islamophobia ramps up in US midterms, Texas Muslims eye local stakes Texas Muslim leaders say rising Islamophobia in the midterms is shaping local organizing and voter turnout across Houston area communities. ● Community · Houston, TX · aljazeera.com	●●●○○	Nov 2, 10:30 AM
Armor of God Outreach in Killeen seeks to unite nonprofits to serve homeless residents, including a planned Nov. 5 grand opening for its thrift store. ● Community · Killeen, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 2, 10:30 AM
Harker Heights Farmers Market provides opportunities for local entrepreneurs Harker Heights’ Oct. 10 Fall Farmers Market let longtime and new vendors sell goods behind City Hall through Dec. 12 on Saturdays. ■ Business · Harker Heights, TX · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 10:30 AM
Could your phone or computer posture be causing neck, jaw and head pain? Houston-area therapist explains A Houston physical therapist says poor phone and computer posture can contribute to persistent neck, jaw, and head pain and recommends chin tucks and workstation adjustments. ■ Health · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 10:00 AM
Nearly a year later, Grand Parkway lighting problems remain Many Grand Parkway lights remain out along sections in Harris County, with TxDOT citing ongoing work and unclear completion timelines. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●●○○	Nov 2, 10:00 AM
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, November 2nd, 2026 Monday’s forecast calls for warm, breezy conditions with a marginal severe-weather risk in far eastern areas and wind advisories. ▲ Weather · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●●○○	Nov 2, 10:00 AM
Missouri City plans to vote on raising new police officer signing bonuses from $10,000 to $15,000 amid vacancies. ■ Government · Missouri City, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 2, 10:00 AM
Applications are Open for the Core Residency Program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is accepting applications for its 2027–29 Core Residency Program, due January 8, 2027. ■ Education · Houston, TX · hyperallergic.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 9:45 AM
Texas Struggles To Pick An Official State Rock Song A proposal suggests Texas adopt an official state rock song, while noting potential political issues with candidate tracks. ● Community · Texan · 1025kiss.com	●○○○○	Nov 2, 9:30 AM
teamLab Plans a Museum \| Fundraiser for a Waco Brother \| All-You-Can-Eat's Comeback A roundup highlights cultural and art updates, including teamLab planning its first U.S. permanent museum opening in Southern California. ● Community · Waco, TX · newcity.com	●○○○○	Nov 2, 9:15 AM
Kroger building first new store in the Houston area in a decade Kroger broke ground on a $41 million Marketplace store in Hockley, its first new Houston-area store in a decade. ■ Business · Houston, TX · freshplaza.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 9:15 AM
Mexican Cartel Terrorist Sentenced to 36 Months After High-Speed Texas Alien Smuggling Crash Texas sentenced a cartel member to 36 months after a high-speed alien smuggling crash near Zapata ended in a rollover. ◆ Crime · Texas Department Of Public Safety, Texas · breitbart.com	●●●○○	Nov 2, 9:00 AM
Multiple Theft Arrests, Racing, and Repeat DWI Top Monday Bookings Tom Green County jail bookings in San Angelo report multiple theft arrests, highway racing charges, and repeat DWI among inmates over 24 hours. ◆ Crime · Texas · sanangelolive.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 8:45 AM
Residential Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Minimal Residual Disease in Pediatric Leukemia A Baylor-led study links higher residential PM2.5 exposure during induction therapy to positive end-of-induction minimal residual disease in pediatric high-risk B-ALL. ■ Health · Houston, TX · cancertherapyadvisor.com	●●●○○	Nov 2, 8:30 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
I-10 East crash: Driver dead after vehicle rollover in Baytown A man died after a rollover crash on I-10 East in Baytown early Monday, after being ejected from the vehicle. ◆ Crime · Baytown, TX · fox26houston.com	●●●●○	Nov 2, 7:30 AM
Texas City to Consider Deal with RV Park Developers - Woodall's Campground Magazine Wichita Falls City Council will consider an agreement to fund sewer engineering for development of the Falls Ranch RV Resort near Jacksboro Highway. ■ Infrastructure · Texas City, TX · woodallscm.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 7:15 AM
Kazia Therapeutics Announces Two Abstracts on Paxalisib Tumor and Immune Reprogramming Research Accepted for Poster Presentation at 2026 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Kazia Therapeutics said two paxalisib research abstracts were accepted for poster presentation at the 2026 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. ■ Health · Texas · manilatimes.net	●○○○○	Nov 2, 7:00 AM
Brownwood Community Garden Report for October 2026 Brownwood’s community garden report describes how mid-October cold affected cucumber and squash production and how peppers rebounded. ● Community · Texas · brownwoodnews.com	●○○○○	Nov 2, 6:45 AM
Honor walk and run set for Wednesday night in memory of Officer Sherman Benys Kingsville’s Miles That Matter Run Club will hold an honor walk and run for Officer Sherman Benys on Nov. 4, marking five years since his death. ● Community · Texas · kristv.com	●●●○○	Nov 2, 6:45 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
Santa’s Bake Shop returns to the Lillie Russell Memorial Library in Lindale with cookies, Santa photos, and live reindeer to benefit the library. ● Community · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 2, 6:45 AM
The U.S. Maritime Administration approved ST LNG’s deepwater port license off Matagorda for an $8.2 billion LNG export project. ■ Infrastructure · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 2, 6:30 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
Indonesia & USA launch Houston shipwreck initiative Indonesia and the U.S. launched a community-based program to protect the World War II wreck of the USS Houston off Java through mid-2028. ● Community · Houston, TX · divernet.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 6:15 AM
Tyler Weinerfest 2026: Date, Location and Event Details Tyler Weinerfest 2026 is scheduled for Nov. 14 at Pollard Park with wiener dog races, a king and queen contest, and vendors. ● Community · Texans · koolfmabilene.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 5:45 AM
Two people injured in shooting at block party in west Houston Two people were injured, one critically, in a shooting at a block party on Richmond Avenue in west Houston. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●●●○	Nov 2, 5:30 AM
★ Tarrant County advocates rallied after commissioners cut 92 early and Election Day polling locations before the 2026 midterms, raising access concerns. ● Community · Texans ·	●●●●○	Nov 2, 5:00 AM
Strength in numbers for Domestic Violence Awareness Day The UH Dean of Students and Shasta’s Cones & More held an interactive event to raise awareness and connect students to resources for domestic violence. ● Community · Houston, TX · thedailycougar.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 4:15 AM
HALO-Flight Adds To Texas-Based Air Med Fleet HALO-Flight in Corpus Christi ordered its seventh IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi aircraft to expand around-the-clock air medical transport across South Texas. ■ Business · Texas · aero-news.net	●●○○○	Nov 2, 4:15 AM
SFA azalea garden adds sculpture walk featuring student, faculty and local artists SFA’s Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden added a sculpture walk in April featuring works by students, faculty, and local artists. ● Community · Nacogdoches, TX · kltv.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 3:30 AM
Annual Brazos Valley Empty Bowls helps fight food insecurity Hundreds attended the 21st annual Brazos Valley Empty Bowls event, raising support for the Brazos Valley Food Bank and food insecurity efforts. ● Community · Brenham, TX · kbtx.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 2:30 AM
Port Houston continues strategic planning for improvements Port Houston’s commission discussed planning for Project 12 channel expansion and Barbours Cut North improvements, including studies with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · dredgingtoday.com	●●●●○	Nov 2, 2:00 AM
New livestock exhibitors go hog wild at 35th annual Holiday Classic in Belton Belton's 35th annual Holiday Classic featured clinics teaching livestock management basics for new pig, sheep, goat, and cattle exhibitors. ● Community · Belton, TX · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 1:45 AM
Terry Moran to Rick Perry: Is Your 'Controversial' Campaign 'Denigrating' Non-Christians? Terry Moran criticized Rick Perry's presidential campaign ads as potentially denigrating non-Christians and gay service members during an interview. ● Community · Texas · newsbusters.org	●●○○○	Nov 2, 1:30 AM
Enjoy Fort Hood events through year's end \| Editorial Fort Hood will host multiple family and holiday events through year-end, including Cowboys 4 Heroes, Nature in Lights, tree lighting, and Trees for Troops. ● Community · Fort Hood, Texas · forthoodsentinel.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 1:00 AM
Texas gubernatorial and U.S. Senate candidates crisscross San Antonio and campaign statewide within 48 hours of Election Day. ■ Government · Texas Southern University, Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 2, 12:15 AM
Sundial sculpture illuminates Arlington's 150 years of history, growth Arlington is adding a glass-and-steel sundial sculpture, Touched by Time, to celebrate its 150th anniversary in Founders Plaza. ● Community · Texas · theshorthorn.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 12:00 AM
Hybrid ER and Urgent Care Clinics Under Scrutiny as Patients Report Routine Visits Billed as Costly Emergencies Patients describe hybrid ER/urgent care clinics being billed at emergency prices for routine visits, prompting scrutiny of Intuitive Health-run sites. ■ Health · Rice University, Texas · medicaldaily.com	●●●●○	Nov 2, 12:00 AM
Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation partners with a fashion scholarship fund to award students $10,000 each and offer hands-on design training to build practical skills Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation partnered with the Fashion Scholarship Fund to award $10,000 scholarships and design training to selected students. ■ Education · Houston, TX · timesofindia.indiatimes.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 12:00 AM
Questions remain after city council tightens oversight of data centers with 9-2 vote San Antonio approved new rules requiring public review and council approval for many new data center projects. ■ Government · Texas · news4sanantonio.com	●●●○○	Nov 1, 10:00 PM
A College Station man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at another driver during a Highway 6 road rage incident. ◆ Crime · College Station, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 1, 10:00 PM
Houston expects isolated Monday showers and Tuesday Election Day storms with potential heavy rain, hail, strong winds, and flooding risk. ▲ Weather · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 1, 9:45 PM
Belton ISD's Chisholm Trail Elementary improved from an F to a C rating after a three-year turnaround involving grants and coaching. ■ Education · Belton, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 1, 9:45 PM
After 41 years, Leona Clay still finds joy in serving city Leona Clay, Harker Heights’ human resources director, reflects on four decades of municipal service. ● Community · Harker Heights, TX · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 1, 8:45 PM
Texas law generally allows employers to request a doctor’s note for sick time if an employee is absent. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 1, 8:45 PM
Students celebrate Halloween at SAA Fall Fest Ole Miss Student Activities Association held its annual Fall Fest on Tuesday, Oct. 27 with Halloween-themed activities, food, and games for students. ● Community · Houston, TX · thedmonline.com	●●○○○	Nov 1, 8:30 PM
Sheriff's office investigating shooting in Montgomery County Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, with KBI, is investigating a shooting north of Sycamore and north of Independence. ◆ Crime · Montgomery County, TX · kwch.com	●●●●○	Nov 1, 8:15 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · kgns.tv	●●●○○	Nov 1, 8:00 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
Montgomery County police responded to a stabbing on 81st Street where one man was hospitalized and another suspect is in custody. ◆ Crime · Montgomery County, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 1, 7:00 PM
Montgomery County police are investigating an early morning shooting in Calverton that left two adults and a teen injured. ◆ Crime · Montgomery County, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 1, 7:00 PM
Cementing Texas' Semiconductor Leadership A Texas Semiconductor Summit discussion highlights CHIPS Act progress and investments supporting semiconductor manufacturing in Texas. ■ Business · Texan · texasgopvote.com	●●●○○	Nov 1, 7:00 PM
Don't Forget: House & Senate Democrats Voted to RAISE Your Taxes House and Senate Democrats are accusing Republicans of raising taxes and voting against the Working Families Tax Cuts. ■ Government · Texas · texasgopvote.com	●●○○○	Nov 1, 7:00 PM
Pasture mealybug, drought take toll on hay fields, forage yields Pasture mealybug infestations and dry conditions are reducing hay production in parts of Texas while other areas fared better. ▲ Weather · Mclennan County, TX · wlj.net	●●●○○	Nov 1, 6:45 PM
Early morning crash sparks structure fires, displaces 3 residents in Bryan A crash on North Earl Rudder Freeway in Bryan damaged structures, sparked fires, and displaced three residents and two pets. ▲ Fire · Bryan, TX · kbtx.com	●●●●○	Nov 1, 5:45 PM
Major crash shuts down SH 105, FM 1774 intersection in Plantersville A major crash shut down the SH 105 and FM 1774 intersection in Plantersville as authorities investigated the collision. ■ Infrastructure · Plantersville, TX · kbtx.com	●●●●○	Nov 1, 5:45 PM
Mission doctor who intentionally misdiagnosed patients to begin $25 monthly restitution payments A Mission rheumatologist convicted in a $240 million healthcare fraud scheme began paying $25 monthly toward ordered restitution. ■ Health · Texas · krgv.com	●●●●●	Nov 1, 5:45 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · thebatt.com	●●●○○	Nov 1, 5:30 PM
Bexar County began emissions testing Nov. 1, requiring annual tests for gasoline vehicles to renew registration. ■ Infrastructure · Texas Department Of Public Safety, Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 1, 5:15 PM
Fort Bend County provided 2026 Election Day polling hours and location guidance for voters voting Nov. 3. ■ Government · Fort Bend County, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 1, 5:15 PM
Midterm election results for Texas races, including South Texas House and the Paxton-Talarico marquee race, were expected to roll in after 7 p.m. ■ Government · Bexar, Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 1, 4:45 PM
Police reports: Vehicle burglaries reported in Killeen, reckless drivers reported in Lampasas Killeen police reports included multiple burglaries and assaults, while Lampasas reports included reckless driving and theft incidents. ◆ Crime · Killeen, TX · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 1, 3:45 PM
Temple stops posting City Council workshop recordings online; other cities various in public information policy Temple stopped posting City Council workshop recordings online, with officials citing records-retention rules and exemptions for work sessions. ■ Government · Temple, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●○○	Nov 1, 3:45 PM
Killeen man placed on deferred probation after assaulting elderly person over marijuana Kevin Edward Brooks Jr. received three years of deferred adjudication probation after pleading guilty to assaulting an elderly woman over alleged marijuana theft. ◆ Crime · Killeen, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●●○	Nov 1, 3:45 PM
Life Recovery Center helps Killeen residents build financial stability, find community support Life Recovery Center in Killeen provides free financial literacy, budgeting and tax help while connecting residents to community support services. ● Community · Killeen, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●○○	Nov 1, 3:45 PM
Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce marks seven years of growth, expands business services in Killeen Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce in downtown Killeen opened a 5,600-square-foot facility expanding business education and services through an Innovation Business Service Center. ■ Business · Killeen, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●○○	Nov 1, 3:45 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
Texas DPS updated driver license name rules, renewal in-person requirements, and planned virtual issuance while introducing a new REAL ID star design. ■ Government · Texans ·	●●○○○	Nov 1, 3:00 PM
El Nino Taking Aim At Southwest Today El Niño is forecast to affect weather patterns across the U.S. Southwest, influencing regional conditions today. ▲ Weather · Texas · ksevradio.com	●●○○○	Nov 1, 2:45 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
Fall arrives reluctantly as drought grips Denton County - Cross Timbers Gazette \| Southern Denton County \| Flower Mound Denton County continues severe drought after receiving about 0.92 inches early in October, with rainfall far below normal and above-normal temperatures. ▲ Weather · Texas · crosstimbersgazette.com	●●●○○	Nov 1, 2:00 PM
Denton County man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation into drone drops at TDCJ prison A Little Elm man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for leading a meth smuggling conspiracy using drones to deliver contraband to a TDCJ prison. ◆ Crime · Texas · kilgorenewsherald.com	●●●●○	Nov 1, 2:00 PM
A professor at Rice University started an open-learning project in 1999; its free textbooks are now used by millions of students A Rice University-originated open-learning project became OpenStax, publishing free college textbooks used by millions worldwide. ■ Education · Houston, TX · timesofindia.indiatimes.com	●●●○○	Nov 1, 2:00 PM
Harris County agreed to stop discriminatory Meta voter ads while the Texas attorney general arrested convicted felons for allegedly voting illegally in Harris County. ■ Government · Harris County, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 1, 1:15 PM
Son hurled ironing board through his Newcastle family's front door and bit his brother A Newcastle-area man pleaded guilty after throwing an ironing board through a front door, biting his brother, and damaging his mother's car windscreen. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · chroniclelive.co.uk	●●○○○	Nov 1, 1:00 PM
An Hinojosa win would be a political feat, but she wouldn't inherit the power Abbott holds Texas politics analysis says a potential Gina Hinojosa win could shift control but would not provide the same executive power Abbott has held. ■ Government · Corsicana, Texas · krgv.com	●●●○○	Nov 1, 1:00 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · kltv.com	●●○○○	Nov 1, 12:45 PM
Driver killed in crash that shut down all southbound lanes on North Freeway near Spring, Harris County Sheriff's Office says; all lanes reopened A woman died after a crash shut down all southbound lanes on North Freeway near Spring, Texas, and an investigation is ongoing. ◆ Crime · Spring, TX · abc13.com	●●●○○	Nov 1, 12:45 PM
Shortage of some COVID vaccines leaves payers unprotected Some COVID vaccine shortages are leaving payers without full protection. ■ Health · Texas · edmontonsun.com	●●○○○	Nov 1, 12:30 PM
A father delivering diapers opened fire in a northwest Houston apartment, killing the child's grandmother and critically injuring the infant before suicide. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●●●	Nov 1, 12:15 PM