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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
Dallas voters rejected a $443 million public-safety bond, raising questions about funding for police training, evidence storage, emergency operations and fire facilities. ■ Government · Trinity River, Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 11:30 AM
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
Republican Mark Keough was reelected Montgomery County judge, defeating Democrat James Graf in the Nov. 3 election. ■ Government · Montgomery County, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 10:45 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
A man was critically injured after a shooting under the I-35W overpass in Fort Worth, and police detained potential witnesses. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 10:30 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
Indian Film Festival of Houston Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary The Indian Film Festival of Houston marks its 15th anniversary with multiple film premieres and special events at the Brown Theater. ● Community · Houston, TX · indoamerican-news.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 10:15 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
Man found shot to death on Montgomery County roadway A man was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound in Montgomery County, Maryland, and police are investigating it as a homicide. ◆ Crime · Montgomery County, TX · wjla.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 8:30 AM
After Democratic midterm wins, prediction markets surged on chances of House impeachment proceedings against President Trump by 2027. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 7:45 AM
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
Election results and analysis were published for Nov. 4, 2026, summarizing outcomes across Texas races. ■ Government · Houston, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 7:15 AM
★ James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become Texas’ first Democratic U.S. senator in about 30 years. ■ Government · Houston, TX ·	●●●●●	Nov 4, 6:45 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
James Lynn Bilberry won Nolanville’s mayoral race, defeating John David Campbell, and voters approved eight of nine home rule charter propositions. ■ Government · Nolanville, TX ·	●●●○○	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
Pfeiffer to remain Brazoria County Court at Law #2 judge Pfeiffer will continue serving as Brazoria County Court at Law #2 judge, according to the article title. ■ Government · Brazoria County, TX · thefacts.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 4:00 AM
Davis claws back McLennan County seat for Democrats Jeremy Davis defeated Donis “DL” Wilson in McLennan County Precinct 2, taking back a commissioners seat for Democrats. ■ Government · Mclennan County, TX · kwbu.org	●●○○○	Nov 4, 3:30 AM
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry retained his job with about 57% of the vote over challenger Al Smith in unofficial results. ■ Government · Galveston County, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 4, 2:45 AM
Rep. Greg Bonnen keeps Texas House District 24 seat against challenger Greg Bonnen won Texas House District 24 against Frank Carr with about 61% of the vote in unofficial results. ■ Government · League City, TX · galvnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 2:45 AM
Santa Fe ISD board president trails challenger in early returns Santa Fe ISD election early returns show Megan Grove leading Rusty Norman for a contested school board position, with results still unofficial. ■ Education · Santa Fe, TX · galvnews.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 2:45 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
Texas Tribune Events will host a Dec. 10 symposium in Austin and online previewing 2027 legislative session priorities, with panels on key policy areas. ■ Education · Austin, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 4, 2:45 AM
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
James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, ending a decades-long Democratic statewide election drought. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 4, 2:30 AM
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
Hillsboro secures $5 million for road construction Hillsboro’s Economic Development Corporation received a $5 million grant to reconstruct Industrial Loop/Old Dallas Highway for economic growth. ■ Infrastructure · Hillsboro, TX · kxxv.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 2:15 AM
★ James Talarico won the Texas U.S. Senate race against Ken Paxton, ending Democrats' long Texas statewide drought. ■ Government · Texans ·	●●●●●	Nov 4, 2:15 AM
Austin ISD board races: Hunter takes lead in District 1, Neufeld leads in District 4 Unofficial results show Candace Hunter leading Austin ISD District 1 and Jessica Neufeld leading District 4 ahead of possible runoffs. ■ Education · Austin, TX · kut.org	●●●○○	Nov 4, 2:00 AM
Kyle Kacal wins unopposed race for Brazos County judge Kyle Kacal won unopposed to become Brazos County judge, succeeding retiring County Judge Duane Peters on Dec. 1. ■ Government · Brazos County, TX · kbtx.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 1:45 AM
Bryan voters approve charter amendment to remove Texas Avenue medians Bryan voters approved a charter amendment to remove Texas Avenue medians, though TxDOT consent may be required. ■ Infrastructure · Bryan, TX · kbtx.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 1:45 AM
Long, Cook hold onto seats; Houston bond passes Houston voters approve an $8 million wastewater bond while Scott Long, Bennie Cook, and Lindsay Koch retain their county offices. ■ Government · Houston, TX · houstonherald.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 1:45 AM
Mayor and City Councilman Torres keep seats in Bryan, SMD 2 race still undecided Bryan voters re-elected Mayor Bobby Gutierrez and Councilman Paul Torres while the District 2 race remains undecided pending a runoff. ■ Government · Bryan, TX · kbtx.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 1:45 AM
James Talarico won the Texas U.S. Senate race against Ken Paxton, marking the first Democratic Senate victory in Texas since 1988. ■ Government · Texans ·	●●●●●	Nov 4, 1:45 AM
Voters reject tax increase for Bryan ISD Bryan ISD voters rejected a proposed 2-cent maintenance and operations tax rate increase in a voter-approval tax rate election. ■ Education · Bryan, TX · kbtx.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 1:45 AM
Yancy wins College Station mayoral race after Cunha concedes Bob Yancy won the College Station mayoral race after Elizabeth Cunha conceded, and will be sworn in Nov. 16. ■ Government · College Station, TX · kbtx.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 1:45 AM
Ron Nirenberg defeated Patrick Von Dohlen to win Bexar County Judge and plans priorities including jail mental health and public safety. ■ Government · Bexar, Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 1:30 AM
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
Lesbian Texas lawmaker Ann Johnson wins reelection Ann Johnson won reelection as a Texas state lawmaker. ■ Government · West University Place, TX · advocate.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 12:45 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
★ Democrats win US Senate control in the midterms as Trump is labeled a lame duck. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 4, 12:45 AM
Inside £235k restoration of historic Houston building Houston's St Fillan's Roman Catholic Church is receiving a £235,000 grant for restoration expected to finish by late March or April. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · glasgowtimes.co.uk	●●○○○	Nov 4, 12:30 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
Democrats flipped multiple Senate seats, including Texas, and secured House control after the November 3 elections. ■ Government · 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
Killeen voters approved multiple city charter amendments including moving elections to November in odd-numbered years and tightening recall rules. ■ Government · Killeen, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 12:00 AM
Cove voters decide on school board, city council candidates go to runoff Copperas Cove voters elected three school board candidates while several city council races will go to runoff. ■ Education · Cove, TX · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 12:00 AM
Bell County pulls plug on proposed hospital district Bell County voters rejected a proposed hospital district that would have increased property taxes for indigent care. ■ Government · Bell County, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 12:00 AM
Killeen council approves funding phase 2 of Stagecoach construction, design for Featherline Road project Killeen City Council approved an $8.3 million phase 2 bid to reconstruct Stagecoach Road and discussed a design project for Featherline Road. ■ Infrastructure · Killeen, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 12:00 AM
Proposed Emergency Services District 3 in Bell County appears to fall short A proposed Bell County Emergency Services District 3 appeared to fail in Tuesday voting, with voters rejecting a new taxing entity for fire services. ■ Infrastructure · Bell County, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 12:00 AM
Rancho Alegre Launches Online Auction to Support Conjunto Music Preservation and Free Community Even \| Tejano 1600 Austin nonprofit Rancho Alegre launched an online auction running through Nov. 6, 2026 to support Conjunto music preservation. ● Community · Houston, TX · tejano1600.iheart.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 11:45 PM
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
★ James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to flip a Texas Senate seat for Democrats, rebuking Trump-aligned politics in the state. ■ Government · Round Rock, TX ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 11:15 PM
Angleton approves $591,000 vacuum truck to replace broken equipment Angleton approved $591,000 to buy a vacuum truck to replace broken equipment. ■ Infrastructure · Angleton, TX · thefacts.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 11:00 PM
★ Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Greg Abbott to win the Texas governor’s race. ■ Government · Texans ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 10:45 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
Guest commentary: Galveston's Black community wants to know who controls Juneteenth museum A Galveston Juneteenth advocate questions who controls a proposed Juneteenth museum, alleging unfair and nontransparent handling. ● Community · Galveston, TX · galvnews.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
Christian Menefee won Texas’ 18th Congressional District House seat, defeating Ronald Dwayne Whitfield in the Nov. 3 midterm election. ■ Government · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	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
Houston weather: Sunny, pleasant day on the way for Wednesday Houston’s rain ends and brings mostly sunny, pleasant Wednesday weather with temperatures reaching the 70s. ▲ Weather · Houston, TX · fox26houston.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
Houston's new Neapolitan pizzeria wafts into familiar Uptown space A new Neapolitan pizzeria is opening in Houston’s Uptown neighborhood in a familiar location. ■ Business · Houston, TX · houston.culturemap.com	●○○○○	Nov 3, 7:15 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
Tip about Facebook Marketplace listing leads to felony arrest Houston Precinct 3 deputies arrested a man on felony charges after a Marketplace tip led to recovery of a stolen tailgate and a handgun. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 7:15 PM
Killeen opened registration for the 63rd annual Christmas Parade scheduled for Dec. 12 in downtown Killeen. ■ Government · Killeen, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 3, 7:15 PM
Houston mural honors six women who helped shape the city A new Montrose mural celebrates six influential women associated with Houston, commissioned for The Women’s Home. ● Community · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 7:15 PM
Four jury trials are ongoing in Bell County's felony courts this week \| Crime Juries in Bell County this week hear felony cases involving alleged daycare injury in Harker Heights, Temple arson, and other charges. ◆ Crime · Bell County, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 7:15 PM
Lakewood Methodist Church members packaged 12,096 meals for Houston’s Rise Against Hunger effort as food insecurity remains high. ● Community · Houston, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 3, 7:00 PM
Houston City Council considers raising fees for developers to help repair city parks Houston City Council is considering raising the Open Space Ordinance developer fee from $700 to $900 to fund park repairs. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · abc13.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 6:45 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
Air Force contractor arrested in Comal County for mishandling of classified documents, possession of firearms An Air Force contractor in Comal County was arrested for allegedly mishandling classified documents and possessing firearms on Joint Base San Antonio. ◆ Crime · Comal County, TX · herald-zeitung.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 6:30 PM
Alvin College celebrates West Campus Alvin College celebrated its West Campus. ■ Education · Alvin, TX · thefacts.com	●○○○○	Nov 3, 6:15 PM
Travis County burn ban lifted Travis County lifted its burn ban for unincorporated areas after improved moisture reduced wildfire risk. ▲ Fire · Travis County, TX · fox7austin.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 6:15 PM
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
Lake Jackson looks to loosen parking requirements for businesses Lake Jackson City Council reviewed a draft zoning ordinance that would give businesses more flexibility in required parking spaces. ■ Infrastructure · Lake Jackson, TX · thefacts.com	●●○○○	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
Rep. Henry Cuellar’s Laredo district office was evacuated after a suspicious package triggered hazmat response and a precautionary screening. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●○	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