The Texas Department of Transportation's Bryan District presented its selected plan to widen Harvey Road (State Highway 30) in College Station. The plan would expand the two-mile stretch from Associates Avenue to FM 158 from two lanes to four lanes, add four roundabouts at major intersections, and include a shared-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists. TxDOT held a public open house and virtual hearing on the plan; a public comment period remains open for a couple more weeks. Construction funding has not yet been secured.
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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines opened four new gates (A10, A11, A13, A15) in Terminal A as part of a pier expansion project adding 140,000 square feet. The expansion is part of a $12 billion capital plan with 10 total gates planned.
$$12 billion for DFW Forward capital plan
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, opened new gates; American Airlines, began operating out of new gates
Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding said Arch Manning is an elite quarterback despite criticism about his play this season. Golding spoke days before Ole Miss plays Texas on October 24.
Pete Golding, Ole Miss football coach; Arch Manning, Texas quarterback; Steve Sarkisian, Texas head coach and 3 more
The Texas Sea Life Center opened a new hospital after two years of construction. The expansion includes a food preparation facility and two 12-foot-diameter pools for sea turtles. The center treats sea turtles, shorebirds and raptors.
Texas Sea Life Center, operator of new hospital; Dr. Tim Tristan, director and veterinarian
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a campaign event in Midland while seeking reelection. He urged West Texas Republicans to vote during early voting, citing historically low regional turnout despite high voter registration. Patrick defended the oil and gas industry and criticized proposed Democratic policies on energy.
$$28 billion for State reserve fund
Dan Patrick, Texas Lt. Governor, candidate for reelection; Kevin Sparks, State Senator; Vikki Goodwin, Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor
A Texas court heard arguments Wednesday on whether to block search warrants sought by Texas Rangers investigating the July 4, 2025 flooding at Camp Mystic that killed 27 people. Camp Mystic owners' lawyers argued the warrants were too broad and could expose privileged communications.
Texas Rangers, investigating possible criminal conduct related to Camp Mystic's preparation and response to deadly flooding; Camp Mystic owners, seeking to block search warrants; Dick Eastland, Camp Mystic co-owner, died in the July 4, 2025 flooding and 1 more
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico campaigned in Houston, framing the U.S. Senate race as a fight against corruption and calling for federal ethics legislation. He criticized Republican opponent Ken Paxton's record and Elon Musk's political donations to Paxton.
$nearly $190 million for donations to Paxton through Senate Leadership Fund super PAC
James Talarico, Democratic state representative, U.S. Senate candidate; Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, Republican U.S. Senate candidate; Elon Musk, Donor to Paxton's campaign and 2 more
Deputy Adam Sherifi of Van Zandt County was killed late Tuesday in a shootout with a wanted suspect. Community members gathered at the Van Zandt County Justice Center to pay respects and leave flowers.
Harris County faces potential loss of $113 million in federal Hurricane Harvey recovery funds due to lower-than-expected project costs. The Texas General Land Office granted a one-year extension moving the spending deadline to February 2028, but rejected the county's requests to redirect unspent money to other Harvey recovery projects.
$$322 million for federal grant for Hurricane Harvey recovery
Harris County Flood Control District, managing 11 grant-funded projects; Marcus Stuckett, Executive Director of Harris County Flood Control District; Texas General Land Office, grantor of extension and funding and 1 more