The Texas Comptroller's Office is conducting a spending review of El Paso Independent School District this week. State Rep. Vince Perez is questioning why EPISD was selected and expressing concerns about requests for student records without Social Security numbers.
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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico called billionaire Elon Musk's wealth a "spiritual sickness" on November 3, 2026. Talarico noted that one in five local children live in poverty.
James Talarico, Texas Senate candidate; Elon Musk, billionaire mentioned in criticism; Stuart Varney, host who discussed the remarks and 1 more
The Justice Department announced charges against 63 people across 15 states for illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and false citizenship claims. Four of those charged were illegal immigrants; others' citizenship status was unclear. Texas was among the states with those charged.
Department of Justice, announced charges; Attorney General Todd Blanche, commented on charges
San Antonio personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry donated $2 million to support Democratic candidates James Talarico for U.S. Senate and Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor. The donation represents a shift from Henry's previous support for Republican Ken Paxton.
$$1 million for donation to Lone Star Rising PAC for Talarico
Thomas J. Henry, San Antonio personal injury attorney; James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic gubernatorial candidate and 2 more
Author Karen Olsson discussed her new novel "Dear Thorns," which centers on a character working at a Texas ocelot wildlife refuge. The book is a selection at this year's Texas Book Festival.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a book-delivery program, is helping San Antonio families build home libraries and encourage reading among young children. The local affiliate began enrolling children in April 2025 and mails free, age-appropriate books to children from birth through age 5 each month.
Dolly Parton, founder of Imagination Library; Alexa Volpe, leader who established San Antonio affiliate; Jessica Knight, member of Imagination Library of San Antonio advisory board and 1 more
The Dallas Morning News published an op-ed by Suzanne Bellsnyder on October 31 titled "I'm a Republican, but Gina Hinojosa has my vote." The newspaper later added an editor's note disclosing that Bellsnyder is a paid consultant for the Hinojosa campaign and that this conflict was not disclosed before publication. The newspaper stated it would have declined to publish had it known of the conflict.
$at least $57,000 for consulting services
Dallas Morning News, published the op-ed and later added editor's note; Suzanne Bellsnyder, author of op-ed; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic candidate for Texas governor; consultant's client
The North Texas Municipal Water District is reviewing a proposal to purchase excess water from Millwood Lake in Arkansas. The potential arrangement could bring more than 100 million gallons of water per day to North Texas as part of efforts to prepare for projected population growth.
North Texas Municipal Water District, water district considering purchase; Heartland Water Partners, company proposing water sale; Jenna Covington, NTMWD Executive Director and General Manager
Two Texas Lutheran University football players died when an SUV they were in collided with a guardrail on Highway 46 in Seguin early Monday morning after the driver lost control at high speed.
Ajean Augustine, Texas Lutheran University football player (placekicker), killed in crash; Deyreck Dean, Texas Lutheran University football player (linebacker), killed in crash; Texas Lutheran University, Employer of the deceased student-athletes and 1 more