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.
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U.S. Grid Held During 2026 Arctic Cold, but Reliability Work Remains
A FERC-NERC review says the U.S. bulk grid avoided major disruptions during early-2026 cold, while gas supply, forecasting and coordination risks remain.
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September Ad Spending Pushes 2026 Senate Races Toward Record Costs
About $390 million in Senate ads is reserved for September as outside groups widen the 2026 battleground map and voters await fuller disclosures.
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Federal Circuit revives Texas A&M-linked patent case against Broadcom
The Federal Circuit revived TexasLDPC’s case against Broadcom, ruling its Texas A&M license remained valid and let it sue without the university.
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Sudan’s Khartoum talks renew civilian push but yield no deal
A five-member mediation group completed Khartoum consultations on Sudan’s civilian-led future, but announced no ceasefire, settlement or enforcement plan.
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Sudan Mine Contamination Complicates Returns and Aid Access
A Sept. 1 UNMAS factsheet reports 108 explosive-ordnance casualties in Sudan from January through June as minefields complicate returns and recovery.
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Houston Fire Department appoints new executive chief and fire marshal
Marion Spann and Byron Robinson move into senior Houston Fire Department roles after a September 10 announcement by Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz.
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Supreme Court religious-liberty case gets new San Antonio deadline
San Antonio has until October 30 to oppose a petition over planned work at a Brackenridge Park sacred site. The Supreme Court has not agreed to hear the case.
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FTA awards $166 million to replace aging railcars
Federal grants will support future railcar replacements in Pittsburgh, Dallas and the Philadelphia region, but riders should not expect immediate service changes.
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Fort Worth airport launches Texas electric-aircraft testing program
Project Nexus launched September 10 at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, beginning a three-year testing program for possible future cargo, medical and passenger operations.
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Rice launches Houston space-technology center with $14.1 million grant
Rice announced a Houston space-technology center backed by up to $14.15 million in Texas funding for lunar research, training and commercialization.
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Supreme Court weighs USPS ballot rules as overseas deadline nears
The Supreme Court is weighing whether USPS can enforce new ballot-screening rules as Texas prepares to send military and overseas ballots.