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ICE deportations are worsening declining enrollment pressures in public schools already affected by low birth rates. ■ Education · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 6, 7:15 AM
East Texas Towns as Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Floats A local feature imagines East Texas towns as Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade float locations and asks readers for hometown ideas. ● Community · Texas · kbat.com	●○○○○	Nov 6, 5:45 AM
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte 'hanged himself at his Texas home' as inquest confirms suicide RJ Mitte, a Breaking Bad actor, was found dead at his Texas home and an inquest confirmed suicide by hanging. ◆ Crime · Texas · dailystar.co.uk	●●●●○	Nov 6, 4:45 AM
Baylor University said Phi Kappa Chi admitted hazing and will be sanctioned, but allowed the fraternity to participate in Pigskin Revue and the homecoming parade. ■ Education · Central Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 6, 4:30 AM
States seek greater control over what universities can teach Texas and other states are pushing to expand control over what universities can teach and how campuses operate. ■ Education · Texas · krwg.org	●●○○○	Nov 6, 4:15 AM
Texas Man Answers Welfare Check with Blood-Stained Shirt—Estranged Wife Found Beaten to Death in Car Trunk Plano police say Jake Bigoni murdered his estranged wife Eliana, whose beaten body was found in a car trunk after a welfare check. ◆ Crime · Texas · inquisitr.com	●●●●●	Nov 6, 4:00 AM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · kenya-today.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 4:00 AM
A Henderson County fight over public access to “The Cutoff” reached the 12th Court of Appeals, which ruled for the landowner, with potential appeal to the Texas Supreme Court. ■ Government · Henderson, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 6, 3:30 AM
IVF Patients, Doctors Navigate Fetal Personhood Laws' Unknowns IVF patients and doctors are dealing with uncertain Texas fetal personhood laws affecting fertility and pregnancy-related care decisions. ■ Health · Houston, Texas · medscape.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 3:30 AM
UGRA seeks state money for 29 more sirens as RiverHub adds new tools Upper Guadalupe River Authority and Kerr County plan to seek state funding for 29 additional flood warning sirens and 15 stream gauges along the Guadalupe River. ▲ Flood · North Fork, Texas · hccommunityjournal.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 3:15 AM
AP reports Trump-backed mid-decade Republican redistricting in Texas and other states largely failed to gain House seats in the midterms. ■ Government · Rice University, Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 6, 2:45 AM
Mexico Arrests 7 in Northeast Cartel Cell Coahuila prosecutors say they arrested seven suspected Northeast Cartel members in Piedras Negras, including alleged cell leader Juan Antonio N. ◆ Crime · Texas · riotimesonline.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 2:45 AM
Nathan Johnson, a former Dragon Ball Z composer and Texas senator, defeated Mayes Middleton to become Texas attorney general, taking office in January 2027. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 6, 2:30 AM
Texas turns blue as Sen. Royce West eyes Democratic priorities Sen. Royce West says Democrats’ new control will prioritize health care, minimum wage, and education changes after Texas turned blue. ■ Government · Texas · nbcdfw.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 2:15 AM
Texas THC battle shifts after Vikki Goodwin defeats Dan Patrick After Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lost, Texas hemp retailers anticipate regulatory shifts on THC as a judge prepares to rule on a lawsuit. ■ Government · Texas · nbcdfw.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 2:15 AM
El Niño impact less severe than feared, but winter rainfall remains a concern El Niño’s effects have been less severe than expected, but Texas and parts of the Americas face ongoing winter rainfall and flooding risks for fresh produce. ▲ Weather · Texas · freshplaza.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 2:15 AM
Elsa proposes turning gravel pits into flood retention ponds Elsa city officials propose converting two gravel pits into flood retention ponds to reduce downstream flooding after a $223,000 Texas Water Development Board study. ▲ Flood · Texas · krgv.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 1:30 AM
Viral TikTok spurs complaints over San Antonio towing fees A viral TikTok alleges Creswell Towing overcharged drivers for downtown tows, prompting complaints to regulators and potential court action. ◆ Crime · Texas · foxsanantonio.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 1:00 AM
Residents in San Antonio’s Preserve at Medina report strong fumes from a methane and hydrogen sulfide leak at an old oil well. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 6, 1:00 AM
Towing complaint in San Antonio parking lot goes viral on social media Drivers report possible overcharging by a San Antonio towing company after a viral social media post about towing fees. ◆ Crime · Bexar, Texas · ksat.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 12:45 AM
Socorro ISD employee health insurance cost rise +$100 a month after tax proposal rejected Socorro ISD employees face higher monthly health insurance costs after voters rejected a tax proposal funding $49 million. ■ Education · Texas · cbs4local.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 12:30 AM
2027 income tax brackets announced: What to know The IRS announced 2027 federal income tax brackets and higher standard deductions to reflect inflation. ■ Other · Central Texas · fox26houston.com	●○○○○	Nov 6, 12:30 AM
Early voting sustained high voter turnout during the midterms Early voting for Texas’ midterm produced high turnout in Tarrant County and elsewhere, aided by student and community transportation efforts. ■ Government · Mount Olive Baptist Church, Texas · theshorthorn.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 12:30 AM
New Tarrant County Judge promises 'transparency' after defeating Republican incumbent Alisa Simmons won the Tarrant County Judge seat and says she will bring more transparency to the Commissioners Court starting January 1, 2027. ■ Government · Texas · fox4news.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 12:15 AM
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Treats Active-Duty Military and Veterans With Free Pulled Pork Sandwich Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering a free pulled pork sandwich to active-duty military and veterans nationwide on Nov. 11. ● Community · Texas · restaurantmagazine.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 11:45 PM
Several East Texas restaurants are offering free Veterans Day meals and voucher options for veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11. ● Community · Nacogdoches, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 5, 11:15 PM
Repeated fires at same Odessa property worry neighbors Neighbors in Odessa worry after multiple fires at the same property near West County Road, with officials responding and seeking answers about the cause. ▲ Fire · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 11:00 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Lufkin, TX · ktre.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 11:00 PM
Fire Marshal Carl Fowner certifies as peace officer Wilson County Fire Marshal Carl Fowner completed law enforcement academy training and became a Licensed Peace Officer in Texas. ■ Government · Floresville, TX · wilsoncountynews.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 10:45 PM
Catholic bishops congratulated Texas election winners and reiterated policy priorities including pro-life stances and opposition to certain reproductive and AI-related ethics positions. ● Community · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 5, 10:30 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · ksla.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 10:15 PM
Redwater places fourth at state as Texarkana-area bands head to UIL, ASBOA marching finals Redwater High School placed fourth at the UIL 3A State Marching Band Championship in San Antonio, with other Texarkana-area bands advancing to upcoming finals. ■ Education · Pleasant Grove, Texas · txktoday.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 10:15 PM
Dallas Bank Fraud Suspect Arrested At JFK Gate Before One-Way Flight Prosecutors unsealed a 22-count indictment alleging Dallas-area defendant Muhamed Dieye led a nationwide bank account takeover ring using stolen identities and bank/telecom insiders. ◆ Crime · Woodforest, Texas · klif.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 9:45 PM
Caldwell Arts Academy students honor veterans with annual musical tribute in Tyler Students at Caldwell Arts Academy in Tyler held their annual musical tribute honoring veterans with singing, instruments, and dance. ■ Education · Texas · kltv.com	●○○○○	Nov 5, 9:15 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Central Texas · galvnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 9:15 PM
Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial to add 102 names to Wall of Honor The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial will add 102 names to its Wall of Honor during its Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony. ● Community · Texas · kbtx.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 9:00 PM
Hero Dad Stopped School Shooter, Saved Lives A father prevented further casualties during a shotgun attack at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. ◆ Crime · Texas · hotair.com	●●●●●	Nov 5, 9:00 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · businessinsider.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 9:00 PM
Democrats wasted NO TIME going full mask-off after the election: 'They're saying the quiet parts out loud' BlazeTV host Sara Gonzales claims Democrats will pursue lawfare and DEI after an election, citing lawmakers' social media posts. ■ Government · Texas · theblaze.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 8:45 PM
What happens to your oyster shells after you finish eating? Doc’s Seafood and Steaks on Padre Island has recycled tens of thousands of pounds of oyster shells through a program restoring Texas reef habitat. ● Community · Texas · kristv.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 8:30 PM
Diboll ISD Prepares to Launch Lumberjack Homeschool Academy Diboll ISD plans to launch the Lumberjack Homeschool Academy, a virtual program for grades 6-12, targeting fall 2027. ■ Education · Diboll, TX · kfox95.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 8:15 PM
Texas GOP leaders call midterm losses a 'wakeup call' Killeen-area Republican leaders said midterm losses are a wakeup call and discussed plans to improve outreach and regain state control. ■ Government · Bell County, Texas · kxxv.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 8:15 PM
Texas ag leaders say weak commodity prices and screwworm outbreak top concerns Texas agriculture leaders cited weak commodity prices and a New World screwworm outbreak as top concerns following midterm elections. ■ Business · Grimes County, Texas · kxxv.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 8:15 PM
Little cold front arrives tonight A cold front will move into Central Texas tonight with cooler temperatures and a smaller chance of scattered showers this weekend. ▲ Weather · Texas · kxxv.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 8:15 PM
Stacker ranks the wettest November months in Texas since 1895, led by November 2004 with 6.18 inches of precipitation statewide. ▲ Weather · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 5, 8:00 PM
Texas voters shake up state leadership as GOP holds Senate, setting up divided power Texas voters split control between Democrats and Republicans, setting up negotiations over school vouchers, health care, and taxes. ■ Government · Bexar, Texas · foxsanantonio.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 8:00 PM
Sherman extends sales tax rebates for downtown merchants Sherman City Council unanimously extended the Main Street Reimbursement Program that rebates part of sales tax to downtown merchants. ■ Business · Texas · kten.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 8:00 PM
Texas has a $40 million plan to retain teachers Texas allocated $40 million to the PREP teacher-retention initiative, funding grants for 411 schools. ■ Education · Houston, Texas · kten.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 8:00 PM
Reports of anti-border wall vandalism increase in Brewster County Brewster County has seen an increase in reports of vandalism and property damage tied to anti-border-wall sentiments. ◆ Crime · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 7:45 PM
Man kills Citibank worker over $2,500 debt before security guard shoots him: HCSO A gunman killed a Citibank worker at a Florida corporate campus after a debt dispute, then was fatally shot by a security guard. ◆ Crime · Central Texas · fox26houston.com	●●●●●	Nov 5, 7:30 PM
Young Southeast Texas voters cite everyday costs as key factor in midterm votes Young Southeast Texas voters in the 2026 midterms said everyday costs like rent, gas, and food drove turnout and Democratic support. ● Community · Texas · fox4beaumont.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 7:30 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Bexar, Texas · tpr.org	●●●●○	Nov 5, 7:15 PM
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Dallas federal court over debts tied to a 2024 Dallas car crash. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 5, 7:15 PM
Dallas leaders make pitch to keep Stars downtown after Plano arena proposition fails After Plano rejected a venue tax for a new Stars arena, Dallas leaders sought ways to negotiate to keep the team downtown. ■ Business · Willow Bend, Texas · fox4news.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 7:15 PM
Police recover stolen cryptocurrency, return $20K to Plano resident Plano police traced transactions and returned $20,000 in stolen cryptocurrency to a resident after an international investigation. ◆ Crime · Texas · fox4news.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 7:15 PM
Talarico's early vote alone surpassed Paxton's total in Texas Senate race, data shows Election data indicates Talarico’s early votes exceeded Paxton’s total in the Texas Senate race. ■ Government · Texas · kvia.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 7:00 PM
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Billy Massengale pleaded guilty in Sheridan County to felony failure to register as a sex offender and received 2 to 4 years in prison suspended to probation. ◆ Crime · Texas · sheridanmedia.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 7:00 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · newschannel10.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 6:45 PM
More than 5 million Texans lack health insurance, and advocates warn recent federal subsidy and Medicaid changes will worsen coverage losses. ■ Health · Texans ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 6:45 PM
New World screwworm cases rose to 113 in the U.S., including new infestations reported in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 6:30 PM
Young County hospitals received $9 million in rural health grants to support local healthcare services. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 5, 6:30 PM
Jesse Porras III wins Ector County Commissioner Precinct 4 race Jesse Porras III won the Ector County Commissioner Precinct 4 race, defeating incumbent Billy Hall in the Tuesday midterm election. ■ Government · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 6:15 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Central Texas · houston.culturemap.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 6:00 PM
There is no state law on how long you can keep up campaign signs Montgomery County is recycling lingering Ohio campaign signs because the state lacks a deadline and local rules vary. ■ Government · Central Texas · whio.com	●○○○○	Nov 5, 6:00 PM
Miracle on Vine St seeks volunteers, donors to provide gifts for foster kids Miracle on Vine Street in Abilene is seeking volunteers and toy/clothing donations for foster children ahead of a Dec. 5 event. ● Community · Texas · ktxs.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 5:15 PM
State Board of Education weighs teacher raises, money for instructional materials Texas State Board of Education is considering nearly $800 million in budget requests, including possible veteran teacher raises and instructional materials. ■ Education · Texas · wfae.org	●●○○○	Nov 5, 5:15 PM
Gun Found At McKinney High As North Texas Schools Confront Repeated Campus Weapons Incidents A McKinney High School student was charged after Evolv security alerted staff to a firearm, amid several 2026 campus weapons incidents. ◆ Crime · Santa Fe High School, Texas · klif.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 4:45 PM
Louderback wins reelection to Texas House District 30 A.J. Louderback won reelection to Texas House District 30 with 72% of the vote, defeating Crystal Sedillo. ■ Government · Texas · victoriaadvocate.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 4:30 PM
Angelina County judge sets date on 13-year-old case involving jailer A judge set a March 22 trial date for former Angelina County jailer Stevon Crowder facing 2013-era official oppression and civil rights charges. ◆ Crime · Angelina County, TX · kltv.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 4:15 PM
Junior League of Tyler kicks off 48th annual Mistletoe and Magic Junior League of Tyler opened its 48th annual Mistletoe and Magic holiday market at W.T. Brookshire Conference Center to raise over $500,000. ● Community · Texas · kltv.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 4:15 PM
Brown County 4-H News: Nov. 5 Brown County 4-H shared upcoming November meeting dates, livestock show entry deadlines, and details for a Food Challenge interest meeting. ● Community · Houston, Texas · brownwoodnews.com	●○○○○	Nov 5, 4:00 PM
Quiet this afternoon, then a real fall cool down arrives this weekend Southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi will cool late Friday into the weekend, with renewed rain chances late Monday. ▲ Weather · Texas · fox8live.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 4:00 PM
$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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · newschannel6now.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 3:45 PM
Aideé Hernandez elected Nueces County judge Aidee Hernandez defeated Connie Scott to become Nueces County judge, taking office Jan. 1, 2027 with priorities on growth and wages. ■ Government · Texas · kristv.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 3:30 PM
Swastika, profane ICE message scrawled on exterior of Socorro historic building Hateful swastika and “F*** ICE” graffiti was vandalized on Rio Vista Farm in Socorro, prompting Mayor Rudy Cruz Jr. to condemn the hate and call for information. ◆ Crime · Texas · cbs4local.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 3:15 PM
Property tax rates by state: Where homeowners pay the most and least in 2026 Ownwell data ranks Texas 10th in median effective property tax rate at 1.48%, with bills due around Jan. 31. ■ Government · Texas · kirksvilledailyexpress.com	●○○○○	Nov 5, 3:15 PM
Texas Business Court Offers Guidance for Negotiating and Litigati Texas Business Court ruled an output contract requiring buyers to purchase “100% of Seller’s production” covers actual output from a Greenville facility, not potential capacity. ■ Government · Texas · natlawreview.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 3:00 PM
Tyler residents say traffic signal timing at multiple intersections leaves drivers waiting too long despite improvements. ■ Infrastructure · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 5, 2:45 PM
This weekend in Denton: Hello homecoming and holiday markets Denton’s weekend calendar includes theatre, holiday markets, an anime festival, and community events across several venues. ● Community · Texas · dentonrc.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 2:45 PM
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. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · dentonrc.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 2:45 PM
Sarah Eckhardt’s comptroller win puts Texas private school vouchers under new financial scrutiny and could affect funding oversight. ■ Government · Houston, Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 2:45 PM
Amarillo Crime Stoppers 'Fugitive of the Week' wanted on gun charge Amarillo Crime Stoppers seeks Christian Dominick Brewer for unlawful felon firearm possession after witnesses reported seeing him with a gun. ◆ Crime · Texas · abc7amarillo.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 2:30 PM
Blotter: Animal Control takes report after dog of Hillcrest Pampered Pets owner is diagnosed with parvo Animal Control took a report after an eight-week-old puppy diagnosed with parvo was brought to treatment at Hillcrest Pampered Pets. ■ Health · Hillcrest, TX · gillettenewsrecord.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 2:30 PM
Amarillo man accused of pointing AR-style pistol at 7 people during dispute over child Amarillo police accused Nassir Rashad Duncan of bringing a loaded AR-style pistol into an apartment, firing a shot and pointing it at seven people. ◆ Crime · Plum Creek, Texas · abc7amarillo.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 2:30 PM
High housing costs cut into Texans' income gains in 2025, new Census data shows New Census data indicates Texans’ income gains in 2025 slowed, largely due to sustained high housing costs. ■ Business · Houston, Texas · hillcountrynews.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 1:45 PM
Crown Royal Launches Second Annual Purple Bag Food Drive Crown Royal launched its second annual Purple Bag Food Drive with Feeding America and plans volunteer food-packing events in Dallas, Phoenix, and New Orleans. ● Community · Texas · thewhiskeywash.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 1:45 PM
Man in U.S. illegally accused of trying to take teen girl to Mexico, producing child porn In El Paso, a 34-year-old man was indicted on federal charges for allegedly transporting a 14-year-old to Mexico and producing child sexual abuse material. ◆ Crime · Texas · kfoxtv.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 1:30 PM
Maggie Ellis makes Texas history with Supreme Court win Maggie Ellis won a U.S. Supreme Court case, making Texas history with the decision. ■ Education · Texas · advocate.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 1:30 PM
FBI’s Operation Summer Heat 2.0 in North Texas led to 186 arrests and seized firearms and drugs while identifying 49 child victims over four months. ◆ Crime · Texans ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 1:30 PM
Dallas arts institution The Forest Theater enters exciting new era Dallas’ Forest Theater tower reopened after more than 50 years as Forest Forward leads a redevelopment and preservation push in South Dallas. ● Community · Texas · dallasobserver.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 1:15 PM
TAG arrests convicted felon after gun found during traffic stop in Midland TAG Center officials arrested convicted felon Julian Medrano in Midland after finding a gun and marijuana during a traffic stop. ◆ Crime · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 1:15 PM
BCSO: Bexar County jail inmate in critical condition after apparent suicide attempt A Bexar County jail inmate was critically injured after an apparent suicide attempt during a cell check Wednesday evening. ◆ Crime · Texas · ksat.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 1:15 PM
Rainfall leads to lifting of Midland County burn ban Midland County lifted its month-long burn ban effective immediately after recent rainfall improved wildfire conditions. ▲ Weather · Texas · aol.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 12:45 PM
Texas Environmental Regulators Set Slate of Permit Meetings and Hearings From November to December Texas regulators scheduled permit meetings and SOAH hearings from Nov. 9 to Dec. 14, 2026 for wastewater, water treatment, and air permits across multiple counties. ■ Government · Montgomery County, Texas · newsroomamerica.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 12:45 PM
During a two-week Operation Southern Surge at the Texas border, federal agents seized drugs, firearms, cash, and made 89 arrests. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 11:30 AM
Deep Inside a Texas Cave, Archaeologists Found a Prehistoric Treasure So Well Preserved It Looks Almost New Archaeologists working at San Esteban in Big Bend National Park reported well-preserved prehistoric hunting tools dating to about 4,500 BC. ■ Education · Texas · dailygalaxy.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 11:00 AM
League of Women Voters encourages Texans to stay involved after election The League of Women Voters urges Texans to stay engaged by contacting elected officials and preparing for local elections in May 2027. ■ Government · Texans · newschannel6now.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 10:45 AM
Texas State Library accepting submissions for the 2026 - 2027 Letters about Literature competition Texas State Library is accepting 2026-2027 Letters About Literature student submissions with a Jan. 27, 2027 deadline. ■ Education · Texas · newschannel6now.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 10:45 AM
Another cold front arrives this evening A cold front is expected to arrive this evening across Wichita Falls, bringing cooler temperatures through the weekend and a slight chance of showers. ▲ Weather · Texas · newschannel6now.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 10:45 AM
CBP finds more than a half ton of meth U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 1,082 pounds of meth concealed in a leeks shipment at the Pharr Port of Entry. ◆ Crime · Texas · thetrucker.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 10:30 AM