Harris County announced planned policy changes to its ankle monitor system following a defendant's escape. The county is implementing 24/7 monitoring and expanding staffing at Pretrial Services to respond more quickly to tampering alerts.
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Trail Drive Management Group announced Monday that Dickies Arena in Fort Worth is now Ariat Arena under a new 10-year naming rights agreement. The change ended the venue's partnership with Dickies following a dispute over unpaid sponsorship fees.
$exceeding $70 million for ariat investment in Fort Worth operations
Trail Drive Management Group, arena operator announcing name change; Trail Drive Management Corp., nonprofit organization operating city-owned arena; Ariat International, new naming rights partner and 5 more
San Antonio's Zoning Commission recommended a data center regulation plan on Tuesday, October 25. The plan uses by-right approval in some industrial zones and case-by-case approval in others. The San Antonio City Council will decide final rules at an October 29 session.
San Antonio Zoning Commission, Recommended data center regulation plan; San Antonio City Council, Will make final decision on data center rules; Gina Ortiz Jones, Mayor of San Antonio, presented third regulatory option
San Antonio's City Council voted 7-3 on October 19 to nullify Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones's selection of three community chairs for the 2027 bond program and transferred the appointment authority to two councilmembers for council approval.
$Staff recommend the $442 million program intended to avoid another property-tax-rate increase.
Gina Ortiz Jones, Mayor of San Antonio; Sukh Kaur, Councilmember; Phyllis Viagran, Councilmember and 5 more
El Paso Times reporters interviewed 10 voters in City Council District 6 on Oct. 21-22 about issues in the race between one-term incumbent Art Fierro and four challengers. Top concerns were rising property taxes, electric bills, cost of living, street improvements, and a Meta data center complex in Northeast El Paso.
Art Fierro, one-term incumbent, El Paso City Council District 6; Pedro Fernandez Jr., candidate, El Paso City Council District 6; Jesse Moreno, candidate, El Paso City Council District 6 and 7 more
Texicare, the health insurance affiliate of Texas Mutual, appointed Angie Haney Urrea, a registered nurse, as chief clinical officer. The appointment comes as Texicare prepares to expand its employer-focused health insurance business across Texas in 2027.
Angie Haney Urrea, Chief Clinical Officer, Texicare; Texicare, Health insurance affiliate of Texas Mutual; Meredith Duncan, President and CEO, Texicare
President Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for reports of voter fraud in past elections and the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, contingent on arrest and conviction of those responsible. He made the announcement on social media on Monday and reiterated it to reporters before boarding Air Force One for a campaign rally in Mississippi.
$$1,000,000 for reward for voter fraud reports
Donald Trump, President; Rep. Abe Hamadeh, U.S. Representative, Arizona, Republican
Texas voters are one week away from the November 3 General Election. Early voting continues through October 30. The election will determine leaders for the 90th Texas Legislative Session beginning in January 2027.
Texas Retired Teachers Association, Organization encouraging member participation; Texas Secretary of State, Election official providing voting information