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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
★ Map Shows US Green Card Backlog by State As Tally Hits 1.5 Million USCIS data shows 1,560,290 pending I-485 green card applications nationwide as of June 30, including 140,743 in Texas field offices. ■ Government · Houston, Texas · newsweek.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 9:45 AM
Eagle Lake church celebrates 100 years of faith and fellowship An Eagle Lake church marked its 100 years of faith and fellowship with a celebration commemorating a century of service. ● Community · Eagle Lake, TX · coloradocountycitizen.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 9:30 AM
Texas Cave Becomes Sanctuary for Millions of Bats After Family Donation A cave in Mason County donated to The Nature Conservancy protects Mexican free-tailed bats, creating shelter for millions during seasonal breeding. ● Community · Texas · economictimes.indiatimes.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 9:15 AM
Scott Norman on what the midterm results mean for housing policy HousingWire’s podcast episode with Texas Mortgage Bankers Association CEO Scott Norman discusses how midterm results may affect national and Texas housing policy. ■ Business · Texas · housingwire.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 9:00 AM
Huntington ISD mourns death of seventh-grade student Huntington ISD announced the death of seventh-grade student Ryker Bailey and set visitation and funeral dates. ● Community · Texas · ktbb.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 8:45 AM
18-wheeler smashes into concrete divider, shuts down I-10 An 18-wheeler crash into a concrete divider shut down westbound I-10 between Foster Road and Ackerman Road in San Antonio. ■ Infrastructure · Central Texas · news4sanantonio.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 7:45 AM
Feral Swine Control Programs Awarded Funding - USDA-NRCS Southeast AgNET USDA-NRCS awarded additional funding for several multi-year feral swine control and eradication pilot projects across Texas and other states. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · southeastagnet.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 6:00 AM
Smith County to launch proactive mental health program for law enforcement Smith County approved a $120,000 grant to implement the peer-led Checkpoints mental health program for law enforcement. ■ Health · Texas · tylerpaper.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 6:00 AM
Toys R Us is set to reopen at Broadway Square Mall in Tyler on Friday, November 6. ■ Business · Texans ·	●●○○○	Nov 5, 5:30 AM
Historian Pat Blackman to discuss French and Indian War Historian Pat Blackman will speak at the Hill Country Sons of the American Revolution luncheon about the French and Indian War in Kerrville. ● Community · Houston, Texas · hccommunityjournal.com	●○○○○	Nov 5, 2:30 AM
Dallas attorney Nathan Johnson has reportedly won the 2026 Texas attorney general election, defeating Mayes Middleton and ending decades of Republican control. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 5, 2:15 AM
Texas Department of Insurance said insurers cannot deny or refuse to renew homeowners coverage based solely on home or roof age. ■ Business · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 5, 1:45 AM
Haakenson received Purple Heart Steve Haakenson recounted his Vietnam service and injuries while discussing receiving a Purple Heart. ● Community · Fort Hood, Texas · messengernews.net	●○○○○	Nov 5, 1:30 AM
Trinity Metro breaks ground on TEXRail extension to Medical District Trinity Metro broke ground on a 2.1-mile TEXRail extension to Fort Worth’s Medical District and Near Southside, supported by $270 million in funding. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · fortworthbusiness.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 12:45 AM
Lubbock City Council approves ordinance allowing residents to petition for paved alleys Lubbock City Council approved an ordinance letting residents petition to pave alleys if two-thirds agree and upfront funding for feasibility is secured. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · fox34.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 12:45 AM
Interplanetary Help Desk Presents: A Food Access Community Concert, powered by KUTX Interplanetary Help Desk will host a Food Access Community Concert at Central Machine Works on Nov. 19 to benefit Central Texas Food Bank. ● Community · Texans · kutx.org	●●○○○	Nov 5, 12:30 AM
★ Texas voters elected Democrats statewide, with Gina Hinojosa as governor and a divided Legislature as Republicans kept the Texas Senate. ■ Government · Texans ·	●●●●●	Nov 4, 11:30 PM
Air Force Flu Shot Requirement Returns for Recruits, Health Workers, and Child Care Staff After Lackland Outbreak The Air Force reinstated mandatory annual flu shots for recruits and certain health care and child care personnel after a Lackland outbreak. ■ Health · Texas · medicaldaily.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 11:00 PM
Laredo College Position 9 race heads to December runoff Laredo College Board of Trustees Position 9 heads to a December 12 runoff between incumbent Tita Vela and challenger Dr. Eduardo Lopez. ■ Education · Texas · kgns.tv	●●○○○	Nov 4, 10:45 PM
Texas school districts face budget strain as diesel prices surge Rising diesel prices are straining Texas school transportation budgets, prompting route changes and reduced bus idling in multiple districts. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · kbec.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 10:15 PM
Buckner RGV to participate in informative event on fostering, adopting children Buckner Children and Family Services will host an event in Edinburg on Nov. 7 about fostering and adopting children. ● Community · Texas · krgv.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 9:30 PM
Drivers in East Texas are warned to watch for increased deer crossings during November breeding season. ■ Other · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 4, 9:30 PM
Nacogdoches Scout Troop 107 collected non-perishable food donations for veterans with Hunger Free Nac Sin Hambre ahead of a Veterans Day parade. ● Community · Nacogdoches, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 4, 8:45 PM
What's next for Denton's District 1? Runoff set, but who will join Busby on the ballot is up in the air \| Denton City Council Denton District 1 voters will return December 12 for a runoff after Sunny Busby won Tuesday but failed to reach 50%. ■ Government · Texas · dentonrc.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 8:15 PM
A multi-car crash closed westbound 114th Street at Slide Road in Lubbock, with multiple people reporting minor injuries. ■ Infrastructure · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 8:15 PM
Democrat wins in US midterms threaten AI data centre development Democratic gains in key states could delay or reshape AI data center development by affecting investment assumptions after the midterms. ■ Business · Texas · afr.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 8:15 PM
Free Veterans Day Meal In Abilene Set For November 7 Taylor County will host a free Veterans Day meal in Abilene on November 7 from noon to 2 p.m. ● Community · Texas · keanradio.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 8:15 PM
Seminole driver arrested after traffic stop turns up stolen mail, packages, drugs Katherine Gibson was arrested in Seminole after a traffic stop turned up stolen mail, stolen packages, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia. ◆ Crime · Texas · kcbd.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 8:15 PM
★ Democratic sweeps in Texas fueled by anger over GOP education agenda, advocates say Gina Hinojosa, elected Texas governor, vowed to fire the state’s top education official amid Democrats’ education-agenda backlash. ■ Government · Texas · nbcnews.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 7:30 PM
Women conductors to lead musicians 'fearlessly' – White Rock Lake Weekly Dallas Opera selected four international women conductors for its 2026/2027 Hart Institute and scheduled virtual and in-person training leading to a Jan. 30 showcase. ■ Education · Texas · whiterocklakeweekly.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 7:30 PM
Mental health resiliency program works, Y says YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas reported second-year results of its “YES YOU CAN!” youth mental health program at 12 Dallas Y camps. ■ Health · Texas · whiterocklakeweekly.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 7:30 PM
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, November 5th, 2026 West Texas and southeast New Mexico are forecast to cool after a midday cold front with highs mainly in the 60s and 70s. ▲ Weather · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 6:45 PM
Odessa City Council donates 4 surplus fire vehicles to volunteer departments around West Texas Odessa City Council approved donating four surplus Fire Rescue vehicles to volunteer departments across West Texas. ▲ Fire · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 6:45 PM
El Paso mayor honors eighth-grader with 'Excellence Award' El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson presented the Excellence Award to Don Haskins Pre-K through 8th Grade eighth-grader Lauren Torres for her artwork. ■ Education · Texas · kfoxtv.com	●○○○○	Nov 4, 6:15 PM
Ellison High School Fine Arts is raising about $275,000 for a March 14, 2027 Pearl Harbor performance by students from Fort Hood. ■ Education · Ellison High School, Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 6:00 PM
Texas theft data shows full-size pickups, especially the Chevrolet Silverado, are the most frequently stolen vehicles statewide. ◆ Crime · Harris County, Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 6:00 PM
Rethinking incarceration in Maria Gaspar's project "Disappearance Jail Texas" Maria Gaspar’s “Disappearance Jail Texas” punch party at the Blaffer Art Museum invited participants to imagine replacing carceral facilities. ● Community · Houston, Texas · thedailycougar.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 5:30 PM
Judge rejects motion to dismiss animal cruelty case A judge denied dismissal in Palm City dog trainer Nikki Camerlengo’s felony animal cruelty case, keeping charges in place after delays. ◆ Crime · Texas · wptv.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 5:00 PM
130 cars, zero coverage: court rules construction policy stops at maintenance The Fifth Circuit ruled Liberty Mutual has no duty to defend highway contractors after a 130-vehicle pileup because claims target maintenance, not construction. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · insurancebusinessmag.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 4:45 PM
The article highlights school district concerns about Google’s AI requirements and potential impacts on education systems. ■ Education · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 4:45 PM
'Donkey King' opens first donkey hospital in US in North Texas A North Texas “Donkey King” opened the first donkey hospital in the U.S., providing veterinary care for donkeys. ● Community · Moore Elementary School, Texas · spokesman.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 4:30 PM
MissingKids.org and local reports highlight one Marshall teen still missing and 16 teen girls reported missing during October in Texas. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 4:00 PM
Allison Institute Convenes Leading Scientists and Clinicians for Fourth Annual Scientific Symposium on Frontiers of Immunotherapy The Allison Institute held its fourth annual immunotherapy symposium with 1,400 attendees and Nobel laureates discussing cancer treatment research. ■ Health · Baylor College Of Medicine, Texas · onclive.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 4:00 PM
Atmos Energy contained a gas leak near Wayland Baptist University’s Plainview campus, leading to evacuation and canceled classes for Wednesday. ▲ Fire · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 3:15 PM
Three semis crash, one person critical A four-vehicle crash involving three semis on I-20 near Lindale left one person in critical condition and caused traffic delays. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · ktbb.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 3:15 PM
Texas A&M University-Central Texas president Richard M. Rhodes announced he will retire effective June 1, 2027. ■ Education · Texans ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 3:00 PM
New Research Targets Growing Screwworm Risk \| Wisconsin Ag Connection Texas A&M researchers are using genomic tools to assess New World screwworm populations and improve outbreak preparedness, supported by a $4 million USDA grant. ■ Health · Texas · wisconsinagconnection.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 1:15 PM
Can Your HOA Fine You for a Dead Tree You Can't Afford to Remove? An HOA may fine homeowners over dead trees, but enforcement depends on CC&Rs, state law, and whether the tree poses a safety hazard. ● Community · Texas State Law Library, Texas · aol.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 1:15 PM
Rehmet Holds Texas Senate District 9, Defeating Wambsganss in Rematch Taylor Rehmet won the rematch for Texas Senate District 9, defeating Leigh Wambsganss and keeping the seat in Democratic hands. ■ Government · Texas · kbec.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 1:00 PM
Gov. Greg Abbott renewed a statewide disaster proclamation for New World screwworm, citing ongoing northward spread threatening Texas livestock. ■ Infrastructure · City Of Austin, Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 4, 12:45 PM
Texas A&M’s STEADI-Stepping On Partnership Network will reduce fall risks for about 1,320 older adults through workshops and provider referrals. ■ Health · Texas Aandm University, Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 12:45 PM
Texas Veterans Commission Welcomes Commissioner Todd Wetsel Todd Wetsel was welcomed as a new commissioner to the Texas Veterans Commission, bringing Army experience and Amarillo community leadership. ■ Government · Fort Hood, Texas · gilmermirror.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 12:30 PM
Snow Showers or Sun? The 2026 Thanksgiving Weather Forecast, Mapped Farmers' Almanac forecasts possible snow in northern states for Thanksgiving while much of Texas and the South should see sunnier conditions. ▲ Weather · Texas · mentalfloss.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 12:15 PM
Texas Struggles To Pick An Official State Rock Song A writer argues Texas should adopt an official state rock song and weighs potential candidates and political sensitivities. ● Community · Texas · kfyo.com	●○○○○	Nov 4, 12:00 PM
Man Extradited In $4 Million Psychic Mail Scam As FTC Warns Of Rising Senior Fraud Losses A man accused in a $4 million psychic mail scam was extradited to Miami federal court after targeting victims nationwide. ◆ Crime · Texas · klif.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 11:30 AM
PVAMU students take first place in two criminal justice competitions – PVAMU Home Prairie View A&M University students won first place in two criminal justice competitions at the 2026 SWACJ Regional Conference in Prairie View, Texas. ■ Education · Texas · pvamu.edu	●●○○○	Nov 4, 11:00 AM
COMMUNITY DIGEST: Nov. 4, 2026 A community digest lists upcoming local events and deadlines including college fairs, veteran brunches, fundraisers, and concerts. ● Community · First United Methodist Church, Texas · citizensvoice.com	●○○○○	Nov 4, 10:45 AM
Dallas Weather: Fall weather continues in North Texas Dallas-Fort Worth is set for pleasant fall temperatures midweek before slight weekend rain chances. ▲ Weather · Hillsboro, Texas · fox4news.com	●○○○○	Nov 4, 10:30 AM
Man arrested after exposing himself in Fort Worth rideshare Fort Worth police arrested Cameron Gaines, 31, for indecent exposure after an incident involving a rideshare driver near La Gran Plaza in September. ◆ Crime · Texas · fox4news.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 10:30 AM
Texas A&M researchers study screwworm genetics to improve outbreak response Texas A&M researchers are sequencing New World screwworm genetics to improve tracking and treatment-resistance response after the outbreak reached the U.S. ■ Health · Texas · agri-pulse.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 9:30 AM
Farm Disaster Aid Could Join Year-End Congressional Package Congressional leaders are considering adding additional farm disaster assistance and expanding agricultural support in a year-end spending package. ■ Business · Texas · rfdtv.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 9:30 AM
The IRS postponed federal tax filing and payment deadlines for Texans affected by July storms to February 1, 2027. ■ Government · Texans ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 7:30 AM
Need to know: Gas in Winter 2026-27 A winter 2026-27 natural gas explainer discusses how geopolitical events affect LNG flows, prices, and U.S. associated gas. ■ Business · Texas · hellenicshippingnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 7:15 AM
Sunshine and seasonal temperatures win out Central Texas forecasts call for sunny, low-humidity Wednesday weather with mid-70s highs and cooler temperatures after a late-Thursday front. ▲ Weather · Texas · kxxv.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 7:15 AM
Robin Patrick Martin Accused of Threatening DSA Members With Treason Arrests for Voting in US Midterms FBI alleges Robin Patrick Martin used an alias to send DSA threats of treason arrests tied to midterm voting, after suspicious mailings. ◆ Crime · Texas · ibtimes.co.uk	●●●●○	Nov 4, 6:15 AM
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” spent a record 26th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. ■ Business · Texas ·	●○○○○	Nov 4, 5:00 AM
El Paso District 1 City Rep race headed to runoff: Chavez vs. Armijo El Paso City Council District 1 voters will hold a runoff between Alejandra Chavez and Sam Armijo on Dec. 12. ■ Government · Texas · kfoxtv.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 4:00 AM
Joseph Cao won a Louisiana BESE school board seat, defeating Angela Hershey, to serve the remainder of a term ending in 2028. ■ Education · Baylor University, Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 2:45 AM
Salinas takes lead in District 41 race, according to unofficial election results Unofficial results show Democrat Julio Salinas leading in Texas House District 41 against Republican Gary Groves. ■ Education · Texas · krgv.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 2:30 AM
Lufkin City Council debated a proposed ordinance capping free staff time for public records requests before requiring advance payments. ■ Government · Lufkin, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 2:15 AM
Early childhood initiative Pre-K 4 SA reauthorized for 20 more years Pre-K 4 SA was reauthorized for 20 additional years to continue early childhood programming in the San Antonio area. ■ Education · Texas · tpr.org	●●○○○	Nov 4, 1:30 AM
El Paso City Council District 6 heads to a runoff after Art Fierro and Jesse Moreno failed to win a majority Tuesday. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 1:15 AM
District 4 Corpus Christi City Council race heads to Dec. 12 runoff The District 4 Corpus Christi City Council race will go to a Dec. 12 runoff. ■ Government · Texas · kristv.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 12:45 AM
Gina Hinojosa wins the Texas governor race. ■ Government · Texans ·	●●●●●	Nov 4, 12:45 AM
A commentary argues Trump and Elon Musk's dismantling of USAID reduced malaria-fighting programs while many voters stayed indifferent. ● Community · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 4, 12:30 AM
Arizona Dems benefit from historic electoral bloodbath Arizona Democrats pursued statewide wins as vote counting continued, aiming for control of all five statewide executive offices. ■ Government · Texas · phoenixnewtimes.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 12:15 AM
Pfluger Declares Victory in Texas 11th Congressional District Race U.S. Rep. August Pfluger declared victory in his Texas 11th Congressional District reelection bid against Claire Reynolds. ■ Government · Texas · sanangelolive.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 11:30 PM
Over 95,000 killed: Texas marks 26 years of daily roadway deaths TxDOT and DPS in Abilene mark 26 years of daily Texas roadway deaths and plan safety brochures during traffic stops. ■ Infrastructure · Texas Department Of Public Safety, Texas · ktxs.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 10:15 PM
Tyler police looking for critical missing man with cognitive issues Tyler police sought a missing 85-year-old man, Bill Hewett, who has cognitive issues and was last seen near S Beckham/E Lake St. ◆ Crime · Texas · kltv.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 9:45 PM
Center for Transforming Lives earns Program of the Year from National Women's Shelter Network Center for Transforming Lives in Fort Worth received Program of the Year from the National Women’s Shelter Network for its Riverside Campus. ● Community · Texas · fortworthbusiness.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 9:15 PM
Texas Health Fort Worth Earns National Pancreas Foundation Clinical Center of Excellence Designation Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth received a National Pancreas Foundation Clinical Center of Excellence designation. ■ Health · Texas · fortworthbusiness.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 9:15 PM
Annual Community Thanksgiving lunch to be hosted at Howard Payne University Howard Payne University will host a free Community Thanksgiving Feast Thursday, Nov. 26, with meal deliveries available in Brownwood and Early. ● Community · Texas · brownwoodnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 8:45 PM
West Texas Mortgage Bankers Association donates $23,000 to Food 2 Kids The West Texas Mortgage Bankers Association donated $23,000 to Food 2 Kids to provide weekend meals in South Plains schools. ● Community · Texas · kcbd.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 8:15 PM
Schmidt: County Libertarian filling vacant state secretary seat Schmidt says he resigned as Libertarian Party of Texas secretary in October after personal family circumstances and the seat was filled. ■ Government · Texas · seguingazette.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 7:45 PM
Tribal Members Proven Right as Border Wall Contractors Desecrate Ancestors' Remains Native remains were unearthed at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in connection with border wall work near Tucson, prompting protocol-based assessment and tribal consultation. ■ Government · Texas · truthout.org	●●●●○	Nov 3, 7:30 PM
Election night coverage tracks vote counting and late breaking issues as Texas polls close and results come in. ■ Government · Central Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 7:15 PM
SA, Texas perpetrate historical segregation A San Antonio-focused essay argues historical and current zoning and housing policies perpetuate segregation and drive displacement through gentrification. ● Community · Texas · paisano-online.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 6:45 PM
A Brookesmith voter said she chose to vote in her rural polling place to help keep it open for elderly residents in Brown County. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 3, 6:45 PM
Tarrant County referred an allegation of noncitizen voting during early voting to an Elections Integrity Task Force for review. ■ Government · Mount Olive Baptist Church, Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 3, 6:45 PM
Dad Will Spend 19 Months in the Nursing Home on Medicaid and Die in March. The House Will Sell for $214,000 in August, the State's Claim Will Be $139,000, and the Three Kids Will Keep $25,000 Each A Medicaid estate-recovery example describes how a Texas nursing-home resident’s $214,000 house could result in about $25,000 payouts to heirs. ● Community · Texas · 247wallst.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 6:30 PM
Texas pecan production is up but wetter-spring disease and pests may have reduced kernel quality despite shells appearing normal. ■ Business · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 3, 6:30 PM
Court documents charge Dennis Charles Carlson and Jessie James Franklin with murder in connection with an Oct. 22 Polk Street shooting in Amarillo. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 6:15 PM
Fort Hood soldiers can now use meal entitlements at Exchange restaurants Fort Hood soldiers can use military meal entitlements at participating Exchange restaurants under the Flexible Eating and Expanded Dining Program. ■ Government · Fort Hood, Texas · stripes.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 5:45 PM
Downtown stakeholders meeting showcases major infrastructure upgrades, upcoming events San Antonio’s downtown stakeholders meeting outlined convention center expansion, Alamodome upgrades, and December events including Holidays on Houston Street. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · news4sanantonio.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 5:30 PM
Van Zandt County district attorney submits resignation to Gov. Abbott Van Zandt County DA Tonda Curry resigned to Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 2, citing staffing shortages, with Abbott to choose a successor. ■ Government · Texas · kltv.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 5:30 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
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