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Houston Airports announced proposed redevelopment at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, including a redesigned cellphone lot and East Cargo expansion, with proposals due early 2027. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 6, 3:00 PM
Killeen's utility payment system down Killeen utility payment system experienced an outage, leaving customers unable to make payments through the service. ■ Infrastructure · Killeen, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 3:00 PM
Temple ISD received a seventh consecutive certificate of excellence in financial reporting for its fiscal year 2025 annual comprehensive financial report. ■ Education · Temple, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 6, 3:00 PM
Killeen police are investigating the domestic-related death of a 33-year-old man found deceased in a field near Love Road and Horne Drive. ◆ Crime · Killeen, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 6, 3:00 PM
Burnet County Jail logs Oct. 30-Nov. 5 Burnet County jail booking logs list multiple Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2026 arrests including DWI, assault, theft, and public intoxication. ◆ Crime · Burnet County, TX · dailytrib.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 2:45 PM
Consulate General and Houston Celebrate Diwali India’s Consulate General and Houston’s mayor’s office held a Diwali celebration at Houston City Hall on October 28, 2026. ● Community · Houston, TX · indoamerican-news.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 2:45 PM
Which US State Has The Best Power Grid Reliability? Hint: It's Not Texas A report ranks states by power grid reliability, citing Illinois and Rhode Island near the top while discussing outages and Texas’s ERCOT grid. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · slashgear.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 2:30 PM
Hemp-friendly candidates win in Texas, but don't expect to see THC products on shelves any time soon Texas election results improved prospects for hemp-derived THC access, but smokable products may remain limited by shifting state and federal rules. ■ Government · Rice University, Texas · sacurrent.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 2:00 PM
University Parks Drive to close for about 6 months as Barron's Branch construction begins University Parks Drive in downtown Waco will close for about six months starting Nov. 9 for Barron’s Branch construction utility improvements. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · kwtx.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 2:00 PM
No reported injuries after cement mixer turned over in southeast Houston, police department says Crews responded to an overturned cement mixer at Scott Street and Fuqua Street in southeast Houston with no injuries reported. ■ Other · Houston, TX · abc13.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 2:00 PM
Garage fire next to home sending heavy smoke in Crosby-area neighborhood, SkyEye13 shows Firefighters battled a garage fire with heavy smoke in a Crosby-area neighborhood on Lake Shadows Drive, with the cause and injuries unknown. ▲ Fire · Crosby, TX · abc13.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 2:00 PM
James Talarico files to run for U.S. Senate again in 2032 James Talarico filed to run for U.S. Senate again in 2032. ■ Government · Round Rock, Texas · sacurrent.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 2:00 PM
Bellmead man arrested after biting, punching woman during theft Bellmead police arrested James Michael Jackson for allegedly robbing and assaulting a woman with punches and a bite during an August theft in a Motel 6 lot. ◆ Crime · Bellmead, TX · kwtx.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 2:00 PM
Registration now open for Ride Camp Safety Conference 2027 Ride Camp Safety Conference 2027 registration is open for the Feb. 1–5 event in San Antonio across three venues. ● Community · Texas · amusementtoday.com	●○○○○	Nov 6, 1:45 PM
Howard County Sheriff's Office warns of jury summons phone scam Howard County authorities warned residents of a phone scam impersonating law enforcement about missed jury duty summonses. ◆ Crime · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 1:45 PM
Big Spring to conduct emergency warning siren testing Friday Big Spring will test its emergency warning sirens Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with no public action required. ■ Infrastructure · Spring, TX · firstalert7.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 1:45 PM
Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales seeks to recuse himself from Neil Calfas case, citing potential conflict Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales seeks recusal from prosecuting defense attorney Neil Calfas due to alleged conflicts tied to campaign contributions. ■ Government · Guadalupe County, Texas · ksat.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 1:30 PM
Man accused of breaking into north Bexar County home, threatening homeowner over communications with ex-wife A man accused of burglary in north Bexar County threatened a homeowner with a knife over communications with his ex-wife. ◆ Crime · Texas · ksat.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 1:30 PM
Hiring Red, White & You! Brings More than 4,900 Job Openings to North Texas Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas will hold free Hiring Red, White & You! career fairs in Cleburne and Allen with 4,900+ jobs. ■ Business · Texas Department Of Public Safety, Texas · focusdailynews.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 1:15 PM
UNT librarian provides information into Sycamore Library's dissolution by 2030 \| Denton A UNT librarian says she was not involved in decisions to relocate Sycamore Library by 2030 despite later confirmations. ■ Education · Texas · dentonrc.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 1:15 PM
Canadian man allegedly stalked ex co-worker across U.S. border A Canadian man faces U.S. federal stalking charges for allegedly following and harassing an ex co-worker across the U.S. border. ◆ Crime · Texas · cp24.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 1:15 PM
Amarillo man dead after overnight stabbing Amarillo police are investigating a fatal overnight stabbing that killed 29-year-old Jordan Branch in an apartment complex near South Virginia and Maverick. ◆ Crime · Texas · newschannel10.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 1:15 PM
3 pets dead, 2 people displaced due to house fire on Marrs Street Thursday evening A house fire near Northeast 16th Avenue and North Marrs Street in Amarillo left three pets dead and two residents displaced. ▲ Fire · Texas · newschannel10.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 1:15 PM
H-E-B to feed thousands a FREE meal in DFW With Feast of Sharing Event H-E-B/Central Market will host free Feast of Sharing holiday meals for thousands in Dallas on Nov. 18 and Fort Worth on Nov. 11. ● Community · Texas · focusdailynews.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 1:15 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
San Antonio City Council is considering a study on marijuana legalization’s economic impact to make a case to state lawmakers. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 6, 1:00 PM
Bond Bust: Collin County Voters Shoot Down $817.5M Borrowing Plan Collin County voters rejected four bond propositions that would have authorized $817.5 million for roads and facilities. ■ Government · Texas · wbap.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 12:45 PM
Houston-area homes are sinking in places. Here's how to spot foundation trouble before you buy Local realtors explain how Houston-area subsidence can cause foundation damage and list signs buyers should look for. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 12:45 PM
'Holiday in the Gardens' returns to Moody Gardens for the 2026 holiday season Moody Gardens will host Holiday in the Gardens from Nov. 21, 2026 through Jan. 2, 2027 with lights and ICE carving. ● Community · Houston, Texas · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 12:45 PM
Florida CAIR Terrorist Designation Takes Effect After Court Ruling As Texas Lawsuit Targets CAIR Chapters, Including DFW A federal judge let Florida’s CAIR domestic terrorism designation take effect after largely rejecting CAIR’s emergency legal challenge. ■ Government · Houston, Texas · wbap.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 12:45 PM
Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa pledged to end state takeovers of districts and fire TEA education commissioner Mike Morath, facing legal and logistical hurdles. ■ Education · Rice University, Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 6, 12:45 PM
Voters across the Houston area rejected all proposed school district tax increases and bond measures on Election Day. ■ Education · Houston, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 6, 12:45 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
'End the Streak' campaign highlights DWI and pedestrian safety TxDOT’s “End the Streak” campaign urges safer driving and pedestrian awareness after continued DWI and pedestrian deaths in Harris County. ■ Health · Harris County, Texas · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 12:45 PM
Houston Mayor John Whitmire signed an order limiting police cooperation with ICE, directing contact only for jailable arrests or ICE administrative warrants. ■ Government · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 6, 12:30 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
★ Scientists Identify Daily Step Count Linked to Better Cognitive Performance Baylor researchers found higher daily step counts were associated with better cognitive performance in an observational study. ■ Health · Houston, TX · newsweek.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 12:30 PM
ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Sexual Assailants and Drug Traffickers, DHS Says DHS says ICE arrested multiple convicted offenders, including sexual assault and drug traffickers, across several states. ◆ Crime · Texas · newsroomamerica.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 12:30 PM
TxDOT urged drivers and pedestrians to stay alert after dark as October and November remain the most dangerous months for Texas pedestrian crashes. ■ Infrastructure · Texas Department Of Public Safety, Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 6, 12:00 PM
New safety guidelines issued for Montgomery County parking lots, garages after more than 1,500 injuries reported Montgomery County issued new design guidelines for parking lots and garages after reporting 1,532 injuries and five pedestrian fatalities in crashes from 2016-2024. ■ Infrastructure · Central Texas · mymcmedia.org	●●●○○	Nov 6, 12:00 PM
Houston's Powerhouse Avizo to Open 46th Tejano Music Awards With High-Energy Brass Performance Houston band Avizo will open the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards on Nov. 13 at the Texas Rodeo Saloon in Katy. ● Community · Houston, TX · ksabfm.iheart.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 11:30 AM
Montgomery County deputies ask for assistance identifying man accused of debit card fraud Montgomery County deputies seek public help identifying a man accused of using stolen-debit-card numbers for ATM withdrawals in Washington Township on Oct. 9. ◆ Crime · Montgomery County, TX · whio.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 11:30 AM
TPWD urges waterfowl hunters to clean, drain, and dry gear to prevent spread of invasive aquatic species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. ● Community · Houston, Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 6, 11:15 AM
Police Reports: Cruelty to animal in Cove; assaults in Killeen Police reports list multiple incidents across Killeen and Copperas Cove, including assaults, thefts, and cruelty to a non-livestock animal. ◆ Crime · Killeen, TX · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 11:15 AM
★ Archaeologists at the Alamo in San Antonio announced two newly found cannonballs from the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. ● Community · Texan ·	●●●○○	Nov 6, 11:15 AM
$50M reward offered for 3 Tren de Aragua gang leaders The U.S. Department of Justice offered up to $50 million for information leading to the arrest of three Tren de Aragua leaders. ◆ Crime · Harris County, Texas · nbcmiami.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 11:00 AM
Flesh-eating screwworm is spreading in the US, threatening livestock and wildlife – hunters can be the first line of defense Researchers warn New World screwworm is spreading across the U.S. mainland and urge hunters to report signs of infestation. ■ Health · Texas · theconversation.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 10:45 AM
TCU Faces $250 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Misleading Campus Safety Claims TCU faces a $250 million federal lawsuit alleging misleading recruitment about campus safety and mishandling of a sexual assault complaint. ◆ Crime · Texas · universityherald.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 10:45 AM
ABC13 showcases the magic behind Houston's 'The Nutcracker' and the 46th Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market ABC13 spotlights Houston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” and the 46th Nutcracker Market airing this Saturday. ● Community · Houston, TX · abc13.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 10:45 AM
Texas game wardens urge safety as deer season opens Texas Game Wardens in Waco remind McLennan County hunters to follow firearm safety and hunter education rules as deer season opens this weekend. ● Community · Mclennan County, Texas · kxxv.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 10:30 AM
Maggie Ellis became the first out LGBTQ+ person elected statewide in Texas as Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 6, 10:30 AM
Downtown Bryan's holiday lights return Nov. 20 with new displays Downtown Bryan will turn on expanded holiday lights Nov. 20, adding new interactive displays and a merchant decoration grant. ● Community · Bryan, TX · kbtx.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 10:30 AM
Juvenile faces charges after shots fired in Sherman neighborhood Sherman police charged a juvenile after shots were fired into the air near East Pecan Street and North Gribble Avenue with no injuries. ◆ Crime · Texas · kxii.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 10:15 AM
Crews repaved a Texas highway with 4.5 tons of shredded plastic bags in the asphalt, and researchers are still measuring what the surface sheds over years Researchers and crews in Rockwall tested highway asphalt mixed with 4.5 tons of shredded plastic bags to improve durability. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · ecoportal.net	●●○○○	Nov 6, 10:15 AM
South Hi Mount Elementary relocating after engineering concerns found South Hi Mount Elementary students and staff are temporarily relocating to Western Hills Primary after an engineering review raised concerns. ■ Education · Texas · fox4news.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 10:15 AM
LIVE \| Lead detective returns to the stand in Yella Beezy murder trial Dallas prosecutors continued testimony in the Yella Beezy murder-for-hire trial involving the 2020 killing of MO3. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · fox4news.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 10:15 AM
Driver crashes into fire blocker truck on I-30 in Mesquite A driver crashed into a Mesquite Fire Department blocker truck on I-30, triggering a secondary crash and shutting westbound lanes. ▲ Fire · Texas · fox4news.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 10:15 AM
Harris County deputies are searching for a 17-year-old accused of shooting and killing his father during an early-morning fight at a northwest Houston home. ◆ Crime · Harris County, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 6, 10:00 AM
A cold front will bring cooler weekend conditions and rain chances for South Texas, including possible heavier totals near parts of the Coastal Bend. ▲ Weather · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 6, 10:00 AM
WalletHub ranks Texas as the 10th most overweight/obese state in America based on prevalence and health consequence factors. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 6, 9:45 AM
Houston is expected to be warm and mostly sunny Friday before increasing weekend rain chances, especially Sunday. ▲ Weather · Houston, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 6, 9:45 AM
★ 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
AAA reports Texas average gas prices at $3.58, continuing a weekly decline driven by lower crude oil prices. ■ Business · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 6, 9:45 AM
Councilmember Michael D. Crain, United Way of Tarrant County and Junior League of Fort Worth Announce Fort Worth Serves Fort Worth City Councilmember Michael Crain, United Way of Tarrant County, and Junior League launch Fort Worth Serves to reach 500,000 volunteer hours by April 2027. ● Community · Texas · fortworthbusiness.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 9:30 AM
Rural Health Fund Year Two Starts With $100 Million per State as Hospital Leaders Warn of Spending Risks Federal officials begin rural health program year two with $100 million per state, as rural hospitals warn about short spending windows. ■ Health · Texas · medicaldaily.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 9:15 AM
State finds Polk County Jail noncompliant, took too long to get inmate an inhaler Texas Commission on Jail Standards found Polk County Jail noncompliant after delays in processing an inmate’s medical forms and delivering an inhaler. ■ Health · Polk County, TX · kfdm.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 9:00 AM
Roadless Rule Changes Could Expand Forest Management Access Proposed federal Roadless Rule changes would expand access for wildfire response, maintenance, and livestock management on western forestland. ▲ Fire · Texas · rfdtv.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 8:45 AM
Another Reason Why Texas Is Now Blue, Republicans Lost In Rural Texas Commentary cites rural economic pressures and GOP assumptions about voters as factors behind Republican losses in Texas rural areas. ● Community · Travis County, Texas · woai.iheart.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 8:45 AM
Time change still affecting your mood? Here's how to re-set A guide advises on how to reset your mood and routine after a time change. ■ Health · Texas · kvia.com	●○○○○	Nov 6, 8:45 AM
Low Energy Fridays: What do the midterm results mean for energy policy? Analysis examines how midterm election control of Congress could affect U.S. energy and permitting policy, with short-term changes expected limited. ■ Other · Texas · rstreet.org	●●○○○	Nov 6, 8:45 AM
$1B Blue Marlin offshore crude oil export terminal approved Federal regulators approved a $1 billion Blue Marlin offshore crude oil export terminal off Louisiana that could export nearly 2 million barrels per day. ■ Infrastructure · Brazoria County, Texas · nola.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 8:00 AM
★ Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas gigafactory mid-next year to make room for Cybercab robotaxi output. ■ Business · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 6, 8:00 AM
Sugar Land Arts & Music Festival returns this weekend with free admission, more than 100 artists The Sugar Land Arts & Music Festival returns Nov. 6-8 at Sugar Land Town Square with free admission and 100+ artists. ● Community · Sugar Land, TX · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 7:45 AM
Tyler Apartment Parking Warning: What Visitors Should Know A Tyler visitor warning highlights reported overnight parking fees and towing costs at The Woodlands Apartments. ● Community · Texas · koolfmabilene.com	●○○○○	Nov 6, 7:45 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
Deputies searching for 17-year-old accused of shooting his father to death inside their NW Harris County home Harris County deputies search for a 17-year-old accused of shooting his father to death inside a Westbank home overnight. ◆ Crime · Harris County, TX · click2houston.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 7:45 AM
Democrats' Victory in Texas Raises Potential for Environmental Reform Democratic control of Texas raises prospects for environmental reform, including stronger data center safeguards and new regulatory appointments. ■ Other · Texas · sej.org	●●●○○	Nov 6, 7:45 AM
San Antonio authorities raided seven venues tied to an alleged Pokémon-card gambling ring, arresting 23 and seizing hundreds of gambling machines. ◆ Crime · Texas City, Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 6, 7:30 AM
ICE deportations are worsening declining enrollment pressures in public schools already affected by low birth rates. ■ Education · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 6, 7:15 AM
Bryan finishes $7.2M Mumford Road project aimed at improving safety The city of Bryan completed a $7.2 million Mumford Road reconstruction adding a turn lane, new bridge, and drainage improvements. ■ Infrastructure · Bryan, TX · kxxv.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 6:00 AM
★ Latino voters shifted left in Texas and nationwide midterm elections, helping Democrats win major House and Senate races. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 6, 6:00 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
Adnan Walker is back in the Harris County Jail after violating GPS and bond conditions following charges including child sexual assault. ◆ Crime · Harris County, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 6, 5:30 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
Are Black Women Being Priced Out Of The Black Hair Industry? Independent Black hairstylists face criticism over fees and pricing practices as some customers question whether they are being priced out of services. ● Community · Houston, TX · kysdc.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
Road back open in Milam County following 18-wheeler rollover An 18-wheeler rollover on FM485 at CR245 in Milam County caused lane closures before reopening roads later Thursday. ■ Infrastructure · Milam County, TX · kbtx.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 1:15 AM