{ "site": "Red Dot Flow", "home": "https://reddotflow.com/", "generated": "2026-10-19T03:17:18-05:00", "stories": [ { "id": 10078, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10078", "headline": "FAA restricts unauthorized drones along US-Mexico border", "what": "The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary flight restriction barring unauthorized drones along the US-Mexico border up to 400 feet above ground, extending one nautical mile north of the border. The action addresses concerns about illegal drug shipments and cartel drone activity.", "category": "Border & Immigration", "where": "US-Mexico border, including El Paso, Texas and Fort Hancock, Texas", "when": "Oct. 16, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Federal Aviation Administration", "role": "Issued temporary flight restriction" }, { "name": "Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth", "role": "Stated military will shoot down cartel drones" }, { "name": "Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin", "role": "Said restrictions will counter cartel drone threats" }, { "name": "FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford", "role": "Stated counter-drone system used only along southern border" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-16", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:45:19-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:45:19-05:00" }, { "id": 10229, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10229", "headline": "Democratic candidate Hinojosa discusses Texas governor's race", "what": "Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, was interviewed about her campaign. She is running to secure schools and put money in voters' pockets, and is challenging Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.", "category": "Elections", "where": "Statewide", "when": "October 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Gina Hinojosa", "role": "Democratic nominee for Texas governor" }, { "name": "Greg Abbott", "role": "Republican incumbent governor" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:31:57-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:31:57-05:00" }, { "id": 10173, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10173", "headline": "Texas A&M University-Victoria holds investiture ceremony for President Hardigree", "what": "Texas A&M University-Victoria held an investiture ceremony Wednesday to celebrate President Christian Hardigree's first year of leadership and the university's first year in The Texas A&M University System. State and federal officials, university system leaders, and higher education representatives attended the event at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts.", "category": "State Government", "where": "Victoria, Calhoun County", "when": "Wednesday, October 14, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Christian Hardigree", "role": "President of Texas A&M University-Victoria" }, { "name": "AJ Louderback", "role": "Texas State Representative" }, { "name": "Lois Kolkhorst", "role": "Texas State Senator" }, { "name": "Michael Cloud", "role": "U.S. Representative" }, { "name": "Glenn Hegar", "role": "Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System" }, { "name": "James Hallmark", "role": "Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, The Texas A&M University System" }, { "name": "Jay Graham", "role": "Vice Chairman of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-14", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:31:49-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:31:49-05:00" }, { "id": 8894, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=8894", "headline": "Bexar and Brazoria counties hold county judge races on November 3", "what": "Two Texas county judge races are scheduled for the Nov. 3 election. In Bexar County, Republican Patrick Von Dohlen is challenging Democrat Ron Nirenberg. In Brazoria County, Republican Rob Giesecke, independent Lucinda Henry and Democrat Eugene Howard are running to replace retiring County Judge Matt Sebesta.", "category": "Elections", "where": "Bexar County and Brazoria County", "when": "Nov. 3, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Patrick Von Dohlen", "role": "Republican candidate for Bexar County judge" }, { "name": "Ron Nirenberg", "role": "Democrat candidate for Bexar County judge" }, { "name": "Rob Giesecke", "role": "Republican candidate for Brazoria County judge" }, { "name": "Lucinda Henry", "role": "Independent candidate for Brazoria County judge" }, { "name": "Eugene Howard", "role": "Democrat candidate for Brazoria County judge" }, { "name": "Matt Sebesta", "role": "Outgoing Brazoria County judge" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": null, "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:31:38-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:31:38-05:00" }, { "id": 8543, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=8543", "headline": "Texas counties prepare election security measures ahead of early voting", "what": "County clerks and election administrators across Texas are implementing security procedures before early voting begins October 19. Travis County plans 201 voting locations on Election Day. Multiple counties conducted security training for poll workers.", "category": "Elections", "where": "Statewide", "when": "Early voting begins October 19, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Travis County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado", "role": "Travis County Clerk" }, { "name": "Bexar County Elections Administrator Michele Carew", "role": "Bexar County Elections Administrator" }, { "name": "Dallas County Elections Administrator Paul Adams", "role": "Dallas County Elections Administrator" }, { "name": "Bexar County Emergency Management", "role": "Provided security training" }, { "name": "Texas counties", "role": "Preparing for Election Day" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": null, "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:31:27-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:31:27-05:00" }, { "id": 9867, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=9867", "headline": "Body recovered from Lady Bird Lake in Austin", "what": "A body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Austin early Friday morning. Police were called for a welfare check after witnesses reported seeing a body floating in the water. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is not being investigated as a homicide.", "category": "Public Safety", "where": "Lady Bird Lake, Austin, Travis County", "when": "Oct. 16, 2026 early Friday morning", "who": [ { "name": "Austin Police Department", "role": "Investigating death" }, { "name": "Austin Fire Department", "role": "Assisted with body recovery" }, { "name": "Austin-Travis County EMS", "role": "Responded and pronounced person dead" }, { "name": "Travis County Medical Examiner's Office", "role": "Will determine cause and manner of death" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-16", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:31:05-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:31:05-05:00" }, { "id": 10113, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10113", "headline": "Democratic and Republican Senate candidates report third-quarter campaign fundraising totals", "what": "Democratic and Republican candidates released third-quarter campaign fundraising reports for the 2026 midterm elections. Democrat James Talarico's Texas Senate campaign raised $60 million between July and September, while Republican Ken Paxton's campaign raised about $10 million in the same period. Elon Musk's super PAC has heavily backed Paxton's campaign.", "category": "Elections", "where": "Statewide", "when": "Oct. 16, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "James Talarico", "role": "Democrat candidate for Texas Senate" }, { "name": "Ken Paxton", "role": "Republican candidate for Texas Senate" }, { "name": "Elon Musk", "role": "Tech billionaire and super PAC backer of Republican candidates" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": true, "money": [ { "item": "Campaign funds raised, third quarter 2026", "amount": "$60 million", "who_pays": "James Talarico campaign", "sources": [ 1, 2, 3 ] }, { "item": "Campaign funds raised, third quarter 2026", "amount": "$10.2 million (about $10 million)", "who_pays": "Ken Paxton campaign", "sources": [ 1, 2, 3 ] }, { "item": "Total spent or reserved in advertising for Texas Senate race", "amount": "more than $500 million", "who_pays": "Between both parties", "sources": [ 1, 2 ] } ], "source_count": 5, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-16", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:30:41-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:30:41-05:00" }, { "id": 8887, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=8887", "headline": "Texas senior linebacker Biles named Lott Impact Trophy quarterfinalist", "what": "University of Texas senior linebacker Rasheem Biles was named one of 16 quarterfinalists for the Lott Impact Trophy, announced Thursday. The award goes to the defensive player with the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field.", "category": "Other", "where": "Austin, Travis County", "when": "Oct. 15, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Rasheem Biles", "role": "Texas senior linebacker" }, { "name": "Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation", "role": "award sponsor" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-15", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:30:28-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:30:28-05:00" }, { "id": 10273, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10273", "headline": "Limestone County man sentenced to life in prison for child sexual abuse", "what": "Joshua Joseph Kofnovec, 46, of Billington, was sentenced Friday to automatic life in prison after a Limestone County jury convicted him of aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by exposure in the October 2023 abuse of a 5-year-old girl. The sentence was automatic due to his prior 2023 Hill County conviction for indecency with a child by contact.", "category": "Public Safety", "where": "Groesbeck, Limestone County", "when": "Friday, Oct. 15, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Joshua Joseph Kofnovec", "role": "defendant, convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by exposure" }, { "name": "Judge Amy Ward", "role": "77th State District Court judge who sentenced defendant" }, { "name": "Beth Toben", "role": "Assistant District Attorney who prosecuted the case" }, { "name": "Jami Lowry", "role": "Assistant District Attorney who prosecuted the case" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-15", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:17:29-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:17:29-05:00" }, { "id": 9900, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=9900", "headline": "Elon Musk donates $158 million to support Ken Paxton Senate campaign", "what": "Elon Musk donated $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund in September 2026, which transferred the money to Texas PAC to finance advertising supporting Republican Ken Paxton in his Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.", "category": "Elections", "where": "Statewide", "when": "September 2026, with FEC filings disclosed October 16, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Elon Musk", "role": "Donor" }, { "name": "Ken Paxton", "role": "Republican Senate candidate" }, { "name": "James Talarico", "role": "Democratic Senate candidate" }, { "name": "Senate Leadership Fund", "role": "Super PAC" }, { "name": "Texas PAC", "role": "Organization supporting Paxton" }, { "name": "Alex Latcham", "role": "Executive director, Senate Leadership Fund" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": true, "money": [ { "item": "Donation to Senate Leadership Fund", "amount": "$158 million", "who_pays": "Elon Musk", "sources": [ 1, 2 ] }, { "item": "Transfer to Texas PAC", "amount": "$75 million", "who_pays": "Senate Leadership Fund", "sources": [ 2 ] }, { "item": "Transfer to Texas PAC", "amount": "$83 million", "who_pays": "Senate Leadership Fund", "sources": [ 2 ] }, { "item": "Advertising spending by Texas PAC", "amount": "more than $159 million", "who_pays": "Texas PAC", "sources": [ 1, 2 ] }, { "item": "Campaign funds raised", "amount": "$134.3 million", "who_pays": "Talarico campaign", "sources": [ 1 ] } ], "source_count": 5, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-09", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:17:02-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:17:02-05:00" }, { "id": 10150, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10150", "headline": "Talarico's former classmate accuses him of prioritizing politics over truth", "what": "Mike Garcia, a former college classmate of Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, appeared on Fox News to accuse Talarico of putting political ambitions ahead of truthfulness.", "category": "Elections", "where": "Statewide", "when": "Oct. 16, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "James Talarico", "role": "Democratic Texas Senate candidate" }, { "name": "Mike Garcia", "role": "former college classmate making accusation" }, { "name": "Will Cain", "role": "Fox News host" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-16", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:16:47-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:16:47-05:00" }, { "id": 10279, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10279", "headline": "Fire breaks out at North Texas barbecue restaurant, causes total loss", "what": "A fire broke out around midnight Wednesday at Fire for the Lord BBQ in Greenville after the restaurant closed. The fire occurred in the back corner near firewood, smokers and ashes, destroying the restaurant. No one was hurt. The cause is under investigation by the City of Greenville Fire-Rescue Department.", "category": "Other", "where": "Greenville, Hunt County", "when": "Around midnight Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Angel Espinoza", "role": "Owner of Fire for the Lord BBQ" }, { "name": "City of Greenville Fire-Rescue Department", "role": "Investigating the fire" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-14", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:16:39-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:16:39-05:00" }, { "id": 8805, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=8805", "headline": "Woman killed, man injured in suspected shooting at San Antonio home", "what": "A 22-year-old woman was killed and a 22-year-old man was seriously injured in a suspected shooting at a Northeast Side home in San Antonio on Wednesday evening. Investigators believe the man shot the woman before shooting himself.", "category": "Public Safety", "where": "San Antonio, Bexar County", "when": "Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Jessica Villanueva", "role": "Woman killed" }, { "name": "22-year-old man", "role": "Injured in shooting" }, { "name": "Homeowner", "role": "Called 911 after finding injured parties" }, { "name": "Javier Salazar", "role": "Bexar County Sheriff" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-14", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:16:29-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:16:29-05:00" }, { "id": 8587, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=8587", "headline": "Tarrant County jury awards family $21.6 million for home construction defects", "what": "A Tarrant County jury awarded Ronny and Mandy McCoy $21.6 million after finding NAE Enterprises liable for construction defects in their home. The defects included improperly installed plumbing vents in the attic that allowed sewer gas to circulate inside, along with mold and moisture problems. The jury found NAE Enterprises responsible for negligence, breach of implied warranty, and knowing and intentional violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.", "category": "Courts", "where": "Tarrant County", "when": "Oct. 15, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Ronny McCoy", "role": "plaintiff" }, { "name": "Mandy McCoy", "role": "plaintiff" }, { "name": "NAE Enterprises", "role": "defendant, contractor" }, { "name": "NAE Contracting", "role": "business name used by NAE Enterprises" }, { "name": "Dauenhauer & Associates", "role": "defendant" }, { "name": "Ricky Dauenhauer", "role": "defendant" }, { "name": "Just Well Law", "role": "attorneys for McCoys" }, { "name": "Sabine Wakim", "role": "attorney for McCoys" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": true, "money": [ { "item": "judgment", "amount": "$21.6 million", "who_pays": "NAE Enterprises", "sources": [ 1, 2 ] }, { "item": "punitive/exemplary damages", "amount": "$10 million", "who_pays": "NAE Enterprises", "sources": [ 1, 2 ] } ], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-15", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:16:16-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:16:16-05:00" }, { "id": 9927, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=9927", "headline": "Houston firms plan offshore data center platform using natural gas", "what": "Houston-based companies Riverway Group and Offshore Data Center announced plans to develop an offshore compute platform powered by natural gas for oil and gas producers. The platform will use seawater cooling to reduce energy costs and be 50 percent lighter than traditional designs.", "category": "Energy & Environment", "where": "Houston, Texas", "when": "Not stated in sources", "who": [ { "name": "Riverway Group", "role": "Houston-based company partnering on offshore data center project" }, { "name": "Offshore Data Center", "role": "Houston-based company developing offshore compute platform" }, { "name": "Art J. Schroeder, Jr.", "role": "CEO of Offshore Data Center" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": null, "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:16:02-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:16:02-05:00" }, { "id": 9163, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=9163", "headline": "Cold front brings fall temperatures and wind advisory to Houston region", "what": "A cold front is forecast to bring cooler temperatures and stronger winds to the Greater Houston area over the weekend. The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for portions of Southeast Texas including Houston, Galveston and Austin, with gusts up to 40 mph inland and 45 mph along the coast.", "category": "Weather & Disasters", "where": "Houston, Galveston, and Austin; Greater Houston area, Southeast Texas", "when": "Oct. 16, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "National Weather Service", "role": "issued Wind Advisory and provided weather forecast" }, { "name": "Bradley Brokamp", "role": "meteorologist for the National Weather Service" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-16", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:01:46-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:01:46-05:00" }, { "id": 9500, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=9500", "headline": "State Fair of Texas enters final weekend before closing Sunday", "what": "The 2026 State Fair of Texas runs through October 18, entering its final weekend with concerts, food, and attractions at Fair Park in Dallas. The 140th season closes Sunday night.", "category": "Other", "where": "Dallas, Dallas County", "when": "October 15-18, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "State Fair of Texas", "role": "organizer" }, { "name": "Big Tex", "role": "fair mascot" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": true, "money": [ { "item": "adult gate admission", "amount": "$25", "who_pays": "visitors", "sources": [ 1 ] }, { "item": "senior gate admission (age 60+)", "amount": "$20", "who_pays": "visitors", "sources": [ 1 ] }, { "item": "child gate admission (ages 3-12)", "amount": "$10", "who_pays": "visitors", "sources": [ 1 ] }, { "item": "parent discount on admission", "amount": "$5 off", "who_pays": "visitors", "sources": [ 1 ] }, { "item": "adult and senior gate admission after 5 p.m.", "amount": "$20", "who_pays": "visitors", "sources": [ 1 ] } ], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": null, "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:01:30-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:01:30-05:00" }, { "id": 10226, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10226", "headline": "Senate candidate Talarico schedules El Paso campaign rally October 26", "what": "Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico announced a campaign rally in El Paso on October 26 from 6 to 8 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. The event is part of his \"Clear Eyes, Full Hearts\" statewide tour ahead of the November 3 election.", "category": "Elections", "where": "El Paso, El Paso County", "when": "October 26, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "James Talarico", "role": "Democratic U.S. Senate candidate" }, { "name": "Ken Paxton", "role": "Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Texas Attorney General" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 4, "official_source": false, "event_date": null, "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:01:04-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:01:04-05:00" }, { "id": 10387, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10387", "headline": "\"No Kings\" organizers hold vote early event in Dallas Saturday", "what": "Organizers of the \"No Kings\" movement held a gathering in Dallas to encourage early voting. The event included speakers, music, community activities, voting information, and election volunteer opportunities.", "category": "Elections", "where": "Dallas, Dallas County", "when": "Oct. 17, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Indivisible Dallas", "role": "organizer of Dallas gathering" }, { "name": "Black Voters Matter Texas", "role": "participating organization" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 4, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-17", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T02:00:41-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T02:00:41-05:00" }, { "id": 7654, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=7654", "headline": "Tarrant County Judge O'Hare touts public safety and tax cuts before election", "what": "County Judge Tim O'Hare delivered his annual State of the County address, touting lower taxes and public safety efforts ahead of early voting. He is seeking his second term as county judge and faces Democratic Commissioner Alisa Simmons.", "category": "Local Government", "where": "Fort Worth, Tarrant County", "when": "Oct. 14, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Tim O'Hare", "role": "County Judge, Tarrant County" }, { "name": "Alisa Simmons", "role": "County Commissioner, Tarrant County, Democratic nominee for County Judge" }, { "name": "Fort Worth Chamber", "role": "Host of State of the County address" } ], "tax_effect": "County commissioners lowered the county tax rate for the fourth consecutive year, saving property owners an estimated $1 per year on their tax bills. [1]", "has_money": true, "money": [ { "item": "Property tax reduction for county residents", "amount": "$1 per year", "who_pays": "Property owners", "sources": [ 1 ] } ], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-14", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T01:46:25-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T01:46:25-05:00" }, { "id": 10341, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10341", "headline": "City of El Paso names Rachel Engeler as aviation director", "what": "The City of El Paso announced Rachel Engeler as the new Aviation Director for El Paso International Airport. She begins the role on October 26, 2026.", "category": "Transportation", "where": "El Paso, El Paso County", "when": "Oct. 16, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Rachel Engeler", "role": "new Aviation Director for El Paso International Airport" }, { "name": "Dionne L. Mack", "role": "City Manager" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": true, "money": [ { "item": "annual operating budget", "amount": "$15.7 million", "who_pays": "El Paso International Airport", "sources": [ 1, 2 ] }, { "item": "Capital Improvement Program", "amount": "$100 million", "who_pays": "El Paso International Airport", "sources": [ 1, 2 ] } ], "source_count": 2, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-16", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T01:45:46-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T01:45:46-05:00" }, { "id": 9752, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=9752", "headline": "Florida volleyball defeats Texas A&M in College Station match", "what": "No. 7 Florida's volleyball team defeated No. 19 Texas A&M 3-1 on Friday at Reed Arena in College Station. The Gators recorded 10 aces in the victory, including four by Taylor Parks.", "category": "Other", "where": "College Station, Brazos County", "when": "Oct. 16, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "No. 7 Florida Gators", "role": "volleyball team" }, { "name": "No. 19 Texas A&M Aggies", "role": "volleyball team" }, { "name": "Taylor Parks", "role": "Florida volleyball player" }, { "name": "Ryan Theis", "role": "Florida volleyball head coach" }, { "name": "Kamryn Chaney", "role": "Florida senior outside hitter" }, { "name": "Alec Rothe", "role": "Florida middle blocker" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 3, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-16", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T01:45:36-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T01:45:36-05:00" }, { "id": 10516, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10516", "headline": "Abbott hosts tailgate with DeSantis before Texas-Florida football game", "what": "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hosted a tailgate Friday evening at the Texas Governor's Mansion before Saturday's football game between Texas and Florida. The event featured remarks from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and UT leaders, and the two governors made a bet on the game's outcome.", "category": "Other", "where": "Texas Governor's Mansion, Austin, Texas", "when": "Friday evening, Oct. 16, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Greg Abbott", "role": "Texas Governor" }, { "name": "Ron DeSantis", "role": "Florida Governor" }, { "name": "Kevin Eltife", "role": "Chairman, University of Texas System Board of Regents" }, { "name": "Jim Davis", "role": "UT President" }, { "name": "Chris Del Conte", "role": "Texas Athletic Director" }, { "name": "Longhorn Band", "role": "Performed at event" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": true, "money": [ { "item": "Wager on football game", "amount": "1 liter Dr Pepper, 1 gallon Blue Bell ice cream, 1 bottle Garrison Brothers bourbon", "who_pays": "Abbott if Texas loses", "sources": [ 2 ] }, { "item": "Wager on football game", "amount": "Stone crab claws and key lime pie", "who_pays": "DeSantis if Florida loses", "sources": [ 2 ] } ], "source_count": 3, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-16", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T01:45:25-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T01:45:25-05:00" }, { "id": 8602, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=8602", "headline": "Celina man sentenced to life in prison for capital murder", "what": "Karl Andrew Stanley of Celina was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of capital murder by a jury on October 8, 2026.", "category": "Courts", "where": "Collin County (Celina)", "when": "Oct. 8, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Karl Andrew Stanley", "role": "defendant, sentenced to life imprisonment for capital murder" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 3, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-08", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T01:30:49-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T01:30:49-05:00" }, { "id": 10123, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=10123", "headline": "Judge grants injunction restoring fifth-year eligibility for 38 college athletes", "what": "A Kentucky judge granted a temporary injunction Friday in a fifth-year NCAA eligibility lawsuit, immediately restoring playing eligibility for 38 athletes including Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos. The injunction prohibits the NCAA from enforcing eligibility restrictions, restitution rules, and transfer rules against the athletes or schools involved.", "category": "Courts", "where": "Kentucky (court action); Lubbock, Lubbock County (Texas Tech)", "when": "Oct. 16, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Judge Brian C. Edwards", "role": "Jefferson Circuit Court, Division 11 judge who granted the injunction" }, { "name": "Thomas Castellanos", "role": "Texas Tech quarterback, one of 38 plaintiffs in the eligibility lawsuit" }, { "name": "Mark Mitchell", "role": "One of 38 plaintiffs in the eligibility lawsuit" }, { "name": "Seth Trimble", "role": "One of 38 plaintiffs in the eligibility lawsuit" }, { "name": "Pat Kelsey", "role": "Louisville men's basketball coach who testified in the case" }, { "name": "Dennis Gates", "role": "Missouri men's basketball coach who testified in the case" }, { "name": "NCAA", "role": "Defendant in the eligibility lawsuit" }, { "name": "Joey McGuire", "role": "Texas Tech head coach" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 3, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-16", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T01:15:56-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T01:15:56-05:00" }, { "id": 6721, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=6721", "headline": "Data center construction underway in El Paso amid climate plan concerns", "what": "Construction is underway on three large data center projects near El Paso: one by Meta Platforms in El Paso, one by Oracle in nearby New Mexico, and a third planned on Fort Bliss Army post in east El Paso. El Paso city officials adopted a climate plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but the data centers could conflict with climate goals.", "category": "Energy & Environment", "where": "El Paso, El Paso County", "when": "October 2026", "who": [ { "name": "El Paso city officials", "role": "adopted climate plan" }, { "name": "Meta Platforms", "role": "building data center in El Paso" }, { "name": "Oracle", "role": "building data center in New Mexico" }, { "name": "Dave DuBois", "role": "New Mexico state climatologist" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 6, "official_source": false, "event_date": null, "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T01:15:18-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T01:15:18-05:00" }, { "id": 8301, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=8301", "headline": "Early voting begins Monday for Texas November 3 midterm election", "what": "Early voting for the 2026 midterm election begins Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. statewide.", "category": "Elections", "where": "Statewide", "when": "Oct. 19-30, 2026 (early voting); Nov. 3, 2026 (Election Day)", "who": [ { "name": "Jared Goldsmith", "role": "McLennan County Election Administrator" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 9, "official_source": false, "event_date": null, "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T01:00:52-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T01:00:52-05:00" }, { "id": 7331, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=7331", "headline": "Texas Longhorns play Florida Gators in college football game Saturday", "what": "The No. 6 Texas Longhorns and Florida Gators play a college football game Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Texas is coming off a loss to Oklahoma; Florida has lost back-to-back SEC games.", "category": "Other", "where": "Austin, Travis County", "when": "Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Steve Sarkisian", "role": "Texas coach" }, { "name": "Arch Manning", "role": "Texas quarterback" }, { "name": "Colin Simmons", "role": "Texas defensive end" }, { "name": "Sumrall", "role": "Florida coach" }, { "name": "Texas Longhorns", "role": "Team" }, { "name": "Florida Gators", "role": "Team" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 10, "official_source": false, "event_date": null, "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T01:00:29-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T01:00:29-05:00" }, { "id": 8943, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=8943", "headline": "Woman sues Torchy's Tacos after finding cow tooth in taco", "what": "A woman filed a lawsuit against Torchy's Tacos after she found a cow tooth in her taco.", "category": "Other", "where": "Not stated", "when": "Not stated in sources", "who": [ { "name": "Woman", "role": "plaintiff in lawsuit" }, { "name": "Torchy's Tacos", "role": "defendant" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": false, "money": [], "source_count": 8, "official_source": false, "event_date": null, "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T00:46:44-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T00:46:44-05:00" }, { "id": 8753, "url": "https://reddotflow.com/story.php?id=8753", "headline": "Harris County seeks legislative authority to regulate data center development", "what": "Harris County officials held a press conference to call for expanded local authority to regulate data center development. The Commissioners Court passed a motion requiring county departments to report on oversight options and identify statutory changes needed for the next legislative session.", "category": "Local Government", "where": "Harris County", "when": "Oct. 15, 2026", "who": [ { "name": "Abbie Kamin", "role": "Harris County Attorney" }, { "name": "Lesley Briones", "role": "Harris County Commissioner" }, { "name": "Adrian Garcia", "role": "Harris County Commissioner" }, { "name": "Harris County Commissioners Court", "role": "Approved motion for data center oversight" } ], "tax_effect": "None stated in sources.", "has_money": true, "money": [ { "item": "Expected data center electricity demand addition", "amount": "eight gigawatts by 2029, plus approximately four additional gigawatts afterward", "who_pays": "Not stated", "sources": [ 1 ] } ], "source_count": 3, "official_source": false, "event_date": "2026-10-15", "date_status": "current", "date_note": null, "published": "2026-10-17T00:45:58-05:00", "updated": "2026-10-17T00:45:58-05:00" } ] }