45 fact sheets, 45 in the past 30 days. Every fact links to its source.
University of Texas senior quarterback Arch Manning was named a Top 15 candidate for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award by The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation. The award honors the nation's top upperclassman quarterback.
Arch Manning, Texas senior quarterback; The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Award sponsor that announced the candidates
Reported by 2 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
The Texas Senate Committee on Education heard testimony about Texas students' reading scores trailing Mississippi students in 4th and 8th grades. The committee considered whether Texas should mandate a five-day school week after more than 100 districts switched to four-day weeks.
José Menéndez, State Senator, Democrat from San Antonio; Mike Morath, Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency; Dr. Emily Morton, Director of research consulting for Northwest Evaluation Association and 2 more
One outletFound via Google News
The University of Texas Longhorns volleyball team defeated Alabama at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin on October 4, 2026. Alabama held Texas to under .180 hitting percentage in the first two sets but lost the match.
University of Texas Longhorns volleyball team, host team; Alabama Crimson Tide volleyball team, visiting team; Ranshinda Reed, Alabama head coach and 5 more
Reported by 4 outletsFound via Google News
The Public Utility Commission of Texas filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Ken Paxton's office in Travis County to block release of information showing where data centers and virtual currency mines operate. The PUC argues geographic details like county location and regional water planning area are sensitive and exempt under the Texas Homeland Security Act.
Public Utility Commission of Texas, plaintiff suing to block data center records release; Ken Paxton, Attorney General, defendant in lawsuit; Greg Abbott, Governor, ordered state agencies to review data centers
Reported by 6 outletsOnly left-leaning outlets reported thisFound via Google News
More than 1.2 million Texas voters are listed as "suspense," a designation that does not prevent voting but that advocates worry could discourage voter participation. Travis County had about 150,000 suspense voters as of mid-September, roughly 16% of the county's registered voters.
Reese Sandoval, UT Austin student, suspense voter; Labib Kibria, UT Austin student; Erin Johnsen, UT Austin student and 4 more
One outletFound via Google News
Dated record: March 27, 2015 This is not new. It happened on March 27, 2015, about 12 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos hosted a meeting with Mexican consuls representing 11 consulate offices operating in Texas. Cascos discussed maintaining a strong partnership between Mexico and Texas.
Carlos Cascos, Texas Secretary of State; Mexican delegation, Representatives of 11 consulate offices in Texas
From an official record
Dated record: 2017 This is not new. It happened in 2017, about 9 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos addressed the opening session of the 85th Texas Legislature, calling on lawmakers to prioritize Texas and its residents over the next 140 days.
Rolando Pablos, Texas Secretary of State; Governor Abbott, Governor; Carlos Cascos, Outgoing Texas Secretary of State and 1 more
From an official record
Dated record: 2017 This is not new. It happened in 2017, about 9 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos addressed the Texas Association of Business' Annual Conference Board Luncheon in Austin. He highlighted TAB's commitment to economic and workforce development and good governance that attracts businesses.
Rolando Pablos, Texas Secretary of State
From an official record
Dated record: January 30, 2017 This is not new. It happened on January 30, 2017, about 10 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos hosted a delegation of Swedish business leaders on Oct. 3, 2026 to discuss collaboration opportunities between Texas and Sweden. Pablos discussed Sweden's economic presence in Texas and explored partnership options in engineering, agriculture, manufacturing, and scientific research.
Rolando Pablos, Texas Secretary of State
From an official record
Dated record: February 6, 2017 This is not new. It happened on February 6, 2017, about 10 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos participated in a breakout session at TxDOT's 12th Annual Texas Transportation Forum. The session, titled "International Trade: Steering Texas Towards Prosperity," featured a panel discussion on Texas' transportation system's role in international trade with Mexico.
Rolando Pablos, Texas Secretary of State; Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller; Gerry Schwebel, IBC Bank Executive Vice President and 1 more
From an official record
Dated record: May 10, 2018 This is not new. It happened on May 10, 2018, about 8 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos hosted the second Consular Roundtable Series meeting in partnership with the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. The meeting brought together consular officials and featured presentations from the Texas Railroad Commission, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Lyceum, and UT Austin faculty.
Rolando Pablos, Texas Secretary of State; Christi Craddick, Texas Railroad Commission Chairman; Ruth Ruggero Hughs, Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Employers and 4 more
From an official record
Dated record: April 16, 2019 This is not new. It happened on April 16, 2019, about 7 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State David Whitley met with U.S. Census Bureau regional and local representatives to discuss achieving a complete count for Texas in the 2020 Census. Whitley received updates on local outreach efforts and strategies for reaching hard-to-count populations.
David Whitley, Texas Secretary of State; Rebecca Briscoe, U.S. Census Bureau Partnership Coordinator; Maria Campos, U.S. Census Bureau Partnership Specialist and 1 more
From an official record
Dated record: 2019 This is not new. It happened in 2019, about 7 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
The Texas Secretary of State's Office hosted the Texas Businesses Against Trafficking (TBAT) Partnership Forum at the State Capitol with co-hosts the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Sabre Corporation. The forum included presentations on the TBAT program and panel discussions on best practices for combating human trafficking.
Ruth Hughs, Secretary of State; Chip Rogers, President and CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association; Aimee Williams-Ramey, General Counsel of Sabre Corporation
From an official record
Dated record: December 11, 2019 This is not new. It happened on December 11, 2019, about 7 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs convened a roundtable discussion with state agencies, the U.S. Census Bureau, and Texas Legislature representatives to coordinate efforts for an accurate count in the 2020 Census.
Ruth Hughs, Texas Secretary of State; Dr. Steven Dillingham, U.S. Census Bureau Director; Dr. Lloyd Potter, Texas State Demographer
From an official record
Dated record: January 14, 2022 This is not new. It happened on January 14, 2022, about 5 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State John Scott issued a statement after Travis County Clerk's office announced it had rejected an unusually large percentage of mail ballot applications for the March 1 Primary Election. Scott called on Travis County to immediately review and re-examine the rejected applications to determine compliance with state law.
John Scott, Texas Secretary of State; Travis County Clerk's office, County election official
From an official record
Dated record: September 20, 2022 This is not new. It happened on September 20, 2022, about 4 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State John Scott held a press conference on National Voter Registration Day to announce the "VoteReady" statewide campaign. The campaign educates Texans about ID requirements for voting in person and by mail ahead of the November general election.
John Scott, Texas Secretary of State
From an official record
Dated record: October 5, 2022 This is not new. It happened on October 5, 2022, about 4 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State John Scott hosted the Texas Consular Corps Forum on October 4-5 on the University of Texas campus, convening foreign diplomats from more than 40 nations to meet with government, education, and private sector leaders.
John Scott, Texas Secretary of State; Peter Lake, Public Utility Commission Chairman; Wayne Christian, Texas Railroad Commission Chairman
From an official record
Dated record: August 15, 2023 This is not new. It happened on August 15, 2023, about 3 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
The Texas Secretary of State's office in the Rudder Building changed its lobby hours to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, effective September 1. The change affects walk-in services for Apostilles/Authentications, Business Filings, and Notary Commissions.
Texas Secretary of State, State government office
From an official record
Dated record: December 17, 2024 This is not new. It happened on December 17, 2024, about a year ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Electoral College met and cast 40 electoral votes for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance, reflecting the results of the 2024 General Election. The meeting took place in the Texas House Chamber with an oath administered by Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht.
Jane Nelson, Texas Secretary of State, presided over meeting; Nathan Hecht, Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court, administered oath
From an official record
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