Texas Funding Keeps Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer Running Daily
A $4.2 million Texas transfer removes the immediate shutdown risk for Amtrak’s daily Heartland Flyer between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.
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Sudan War: U.N. Warns of Displacement and Drone Deaths
A U.N. briefing said about 13 million people are displaced in Sudan, with drone strikes driving documented civilian deaths as aid remains 41% funded.
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Dangerous Heat Shifts Across the Plains and South
Federal forecasters expect dangerous heat to expand across the Plains and South this weekend, while hot nights could raise health risks for millions.
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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Recalled Lettuce Expands to 20 States
The FDA and CDC added Georgia, Tennessee and Texas to a recalled-lettuce outbreak with 11,458 illnesses, 495 hospitalizations and two deaths.
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Texas transportation commission approves $138 billion, 10-year plan
The Texas Transportation Commission approved a 2027-2036 transportation roadmap with approximately $95 billion in projected project funding, plus $43 billion for development and routine maintenance.
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San Antonio enters public-input phase after city manager presents FY 2027 budget
San Antonio residents can review the proposed FY 2027 budget, submit feedback through Aug. 28 and follow council work sessions before September hearings and a scheduled Sept. 17 vote.
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Austin creatives can apply for more than $23 million in city grants by Aug. 18
Austin artists, arts nonprofits, musicians, promoters, venues and heritage organizations have until Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. to apply for one of four FY27 ACME grant programs.
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Texas suppressor ruling takes effect, but relief is not nationwide
A Texas judge’s ruling against federal registration rules for suppressors and some short-barreled firearms now applies to covered parties, not all buyers.
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Houston drivers face continuing downtown and I-10 construction restrictions
Westbound I-10 lane reductions and downtown closures continue through Aug. 17, followed by a longer Hamilton Street closure scheduled through Oct. 9.
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NOAA outlook keeps much of U.S. tilted toward heat through October
NOAA favors above-normal temperatures across much of the U.S. through October, but drought risks vary by region as El Niño strengthens.
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Texas agencies prepare 3% baseline-request reductions for 2028-29 budget
Texas agencies, courts and public colleges must identify 3% reductions in their 2028-29 base budget requests, but the directive does not cut current spending.
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Fort Worth parents get bus, crossing and road-work guidance for the first school weeks
FWISD families can check Route Finder and Stopfinder, allow extra time for late buses and watch for crossing guards, school-zone signals and changing road restrictions.
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Nocona council to address vacancy, water-infrastructure grant assistance
The Nocona City Council’s June 9 agenda included a plan to fill a vacancy through November 2026, consider grant-management help for a water project and review four funding requests.
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Wylie ISD registers $17.5 million career and agriculture center
A Texas project record lists a 34,557-square-foot Wylie ISD facility with a greenhouse and rodeo arena at 1301 Hensley Lane.
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Celina ISD schedules three facility openings for 2026-27
Celina ISD is scheduled to open two schools and an expanded high school when students return Aug. 12, 2026.
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Pasadena police force surpasses 300 officers
Pasadena’s police department has exceeded 300 officers for the first time, while municipal court adds recurring evening and weekend hours.
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Killeen begins new City Council meeting and comment rules
Killeen City Council’s revised procedures took effect after a 6-0 vote, changing meeting times, speaking limits and public comment.
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Brownsville City Hall modernization set to begin in December
Brownsville City Hall modernization work is scheduled to start in December 2026, with phased renovations and temporary department moves to Cummings Middle School.
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McKinney council approves Islamic association campus expansion
The McKinney City Council voted 7-0 to approve the Islamic association’s proposed Virginia Parkway campus expansion after a contentious public meeting.
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Celina ISD Plans to Open Three Facilities for 2026-27 School Year
Celina ISD plans to open three major facilities for the 2026-27 school year, with students scheduled to return Aug. 12, 2026.
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Fulshear Council Weighs Possible E-Scooter Prohibition
Fulshear officials are considering tighter e-scooter rules, including a possible prohibition, after months of safety education aimed at young riders.
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Midland Sets August Budget Proceeding as School Projects Advance
Midland’s city budget workshop and tax-rate-ceiling proceeding is set for Aug. 12, while Midland ISD reports progress on several construction and renovation projects.