12 fact sheets, 12 in the past 30 days. Every fact links to its source.
Karl Andrew Stanley of Celina was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of capital murder by a jury on October 8, 2026.
Karl Andrew Stanley, defendant, sentenced to life imprisonment for capital murder
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
Avelo Airlines announced two new nonstop routes to North Dallas/McKinney National Airport: one from West Palm Beach beginning Dec. 17, and an expansion of Las Vegas service from four to six weekly flights beginning Dec. 16.
$69 for introductory one-way fares
Avelo Airlines, airline announcing new service; Andrew Levy, founder and CEO of Avelo Airlines
Reported by 4 outletsFound via Google News
Governor Abbott sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 15, 2026, requesting federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding that began on July 14, 2026.
Abbott requests temporary suspension of federal tax filing and payment deadlines and waiver of late fees and penalties for taxpayers in all 62 counties affected by July storms.
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary
Official record and 1 moreFound via Google News
A Plano couple's newborn son was delivered by the father in a hospital parking lot before medical staff could assist. The family was minutes from the hospital when labor progressed faster than expected.
Diego Contreras, Father who delivered newborn; Emma Contreras, Mother
Reported by 2 outletsOnly left-leaning outlets reported thisFound via Google News
A Collin County jury sentenced Antwain Karmen Williams, 20, to 75 years in prison for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. Williams pleaded guilty to slashing a Lyft driver's throat during a December 2024 attack. Snapchat messages showed he planned to steal the vehicle to kidnap a 13-year-old.
Antwain Karmen Williams, Defendant, pleaded guilty to first-degree felony aggravated robbery; Greg Willis, Collin County District Attorney; Jim Pruitt, Judge and 5 more
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
According to news reports, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton created a securities fraud case targeting EPIC City, a housing development and mosque project outside Dallas. A memo from Abbott's office was distributed to state agencies using language about foreign threats and undermining communities.
Greg Abbott, Texas Governor; Ken Paxton, Attorney General; Travis Iles, Commissioner of Texas State Securities Board and 4 more
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for Texas Senate over incumbent John Cornyn, despite warnings from national GOP leaders that Paxton was weaker in the general election. Trump visited Texas three times recently, including headlining the GOP's first midterm convention in Dallas last month, and made stops in Denton and San Antonio promoting his economic record and urging voters to elect Paxton. Some Republican candidates skipped Trump's rallies or the convention, and Gov. Greg Abbott was absent from Trump's stops in Denton and San Antonio while focusing on his own race.
Donald Trump, President; endorsed Paxton in Republican primary; Ken Paxton, Attorney General; Republican Senate candidate; John Cornyn, Incumbent senator; Republican primary opponent to Paxton and 3 more
Reported by 4 outletsFound via Google News
The 2026 Michelin Guide Texas announced restaurant awards on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, via email. Three Texas restaurants earned new one Michelin stars: Goldee's Bar-B-Q in Fort Worth, and Kappo Kappo and Fabrik in Austin. Two San Antonio restaurants earned "recommended" status: Lovers Pizzeria and Petit Coquin. One San Antonio restaurant, Barbecue Station, fell from "recommended" status.
$2.7 million for three-year contract with Michelin Guide
Michelin Guide, Announced restaurant awards; Goldee's Bar-B-Q, Fort Worth restaurant awarded one Michelin star; Kappo Kappo, Austin restaurant awarded one Michelin star and 5 more
Reported by 8 outletsOnly left-leaning outlets reported thisFound via Google News
Plano residents opposed to a proposed arena for the Dallas Stars held a rally to present their case against Proposition A, a ballot measure that would authorize venue taxes to help fund the project. The competing campaign backed by the Dallas Stars has raised over $200,000 to support the measure.
Proposition A would allow Plano to levy venue taxes on tickets, parking, hotel stays, rental cars, and arena user fees to help fund a new Dallas Stars arena.
Stop the Stars Arena political action committee, Opposition group against Proposition A; Dallas Stars, NHL franchise seeking arena funding; Victory Green Plano, Political action committee supporting Proposition A and 3 more
Reported by 2 outletsOnly left-leaning outlets reported thisFound via Google News
Hundreds of federal military troops have been repositioned to the Rio Grande Valley from other border posts and are actively patrolling. The operation, called Operation Unified Resolve, began Friday through the Joint Task Force-Southern Border. The surge follows a Coast Guard encounter with gunfire from Mexico in Starr County.
Becky Farmer, U.S. Northern Command spokesperson; U.S. Coast Guard, Federal agency; Joint Task Force-Southern Border, Military command operating Operation Unified Resolve and 1 more
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
State Rep. Mitch Little, representing Ken Paxton's wealth manager Charles Loper III, asked a Collin County court to keep sealed the attorney general's depositions from a years-old securities fraud dispute. Talarico's U.S. Senate campaign had sought to unseal the depositions, arguing they are of public interest because Paxton is campaigning for U.S. Senate.
Mitch Little, State Rep., Lewisville Republican; lawyer for Charles Loper III in the case; Charles Loper III, Ken Paxton's wealth manager; defendant in the case; Ken Paxton, Attorney General; gave depositions in 2019 and 2022 and 4 more
One outletOnly left-leaning outlets reported thisFound via Google News
Dated record: April 30, 2021 This is not new. It happened on April 30, 2021, about 5 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs traveled to the Rio Grande Valley to meet with public officials, economic development organizations, and community leaders on border-related issues. She participated in roundtable discussions, a fireside chat with Tamaulipas's Secretary of Economic Development, met with the RGV Metropolitan Planning Organization, and toured the Pharr International Bridge.
$615 billion for annual trade value between Texas and Mexico border
Ruth Ruggero Hughs, Texas Secretary of State; Carlos Garcia, Secretary of Economic Development of Tamaulipas; Ambrosio Hernandez, Mayor of Pharr
From an official record
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