Lubbock cleared 8,000-record backlog; 200-plus updates awaited review
Lubbock County had cleared its backlog by Oct. 13. More than 200 separate online voter updates still awaited review as of Oct. 16.
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Willow Bend arena costs remain unsettled before Plano tax vote
Plano’s published answers say road and traffic costs, added police needs and the interest rate on anticipated bonds remain undecided before the Nov. 3 venue-tax election.
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Grand Prairie ISD president backs cancellation; Frozen replaces musical
Board President Emily Liles supported the superintendent’s decision to cancel South Grand Prairie High School’s planned musical, in which a student was cast as Seymour, a male role. The school announced Frozen as the replacement.
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Man, 48, dies in Waco motorcycle crash; passenger hospitalized
A 48-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision at Lake Shore Drive and Hillcrest Drive. A passenger was taken to a hospital.
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Frisco completes $83 million Rail District project
The completed downtown project includes rebuilt streets, a five-story garage with 450 free public spaces and a plaza at 8802 4th Street.
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Two 18-year-olds killed in Mesquite shooting; man wounded
Two Mesquite residents died and a 20-year-old man was wounded in a shooting on Amber Springs Drive, police said.
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Texas says voter-registration backlog cleared before early voting
The Secretary of State’s office said Oct. 15 it knew of no county with delayed voter-registration applications still pending. Early voting was scheduled to begin Oct. 19.
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Denton audit cites 2025 plan proposal; 2024 revision unreconciled
The October 2026 follow-up says the resource-plan update was delayed by Council direction and recounts DME’s June 2025 Integrated Resource Plan proposal. It does not reconcile that account with the city’s report of an approved 2024 revision.
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San Antonio asks court to pause planned ICE warehouse conversion
San Antonio is asking a federal court to stop work on a proposed East Side ICE facility until the agencies complete an environmental review. The lawsuit has not itself halted development.
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Ohio indictment alleges scheme reached 70-plus U.S. employers
A 14-person Ohio indictment alleges a remote IT-worker scheme affected more than 70 U.S. employers and generated about $3 million in revenue. In a separate Texas operation, the FBI seized approximately 187 devices, including laptops and keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) equipment.
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North Crowley ends Waxahachie’s unbeaten start, 42-17
North Crowley beat Waxahachie 42-17 on Oct. 9, giving the Indians their first loss of the season.
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Jasper dedicates McMurry MediPlex with specialty care, air-rescue base
The Jasper complex includes dermatology, pain-management and pediatric facilities, along with an Air Evac Lifeteam base known locally as Air Rescue 3.
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Five Pasadena lieutenants challenge assistant chief’s appointment
The pending suit says James Holt’s appointment may not meet Texas requirements for sworn-officer service. No court ruling has been reported.
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McAllen festival renamed Wild Bright, set to open Nov. 27
McAllen’s South Pole Illuminated Festival will use the name Wild Bright for its 2026 season and is scheduled to open Nov. 27.
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ATF Extends NFA Nonenforcement Policy Nationwide
ATF says it will stop enforcing specified National Firearms Act rules nationwide for suppressors and certain other firearms, while other federal and state requirements remain.
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San Antonio approves SAWS rate increases through 2030
The 8-3 council vote sets phased rate increases beginning Jan. 1, 2027, with a projected average residential bill near $73.20 by 2030.
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Laredo hotel deemed unsafe after fire; four streets remain closed
A three-alarm fire at the DoubleTree prompted a disaster declaration. Police said four bordering streets could remain closed into the weekend.
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Garland approves Chase zoning with 40 parking spaces
The council approved the zoning request after a 30-space motion failed, and confirmed Scott Vornberg as police chief.
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MyEPWater app offers account access, with tracking limits by meter
El Paso Water’s free app supports account and payment tasks, but detailed water-use tracking and leak alerts require an advanced meter.
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Police identify Faith Smith in Amarillo homicide investigation
Amarillo police identified Faith Smith, 31, after her body was found behind a garage on Orange Street.
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Grand Prairie names three finalists for fire chief
Residents can meet the three finalists for Grand Prairie fire chief at a public event scheduled for tonight.
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Senate college-sports bill faces renewed push and uncertain vote
The Protect College Sports Act is back before the Senate, but its path remains uncertain as supporters seek 60 votes and critics warn of limits on athlete pay.