Land in Taylor, Texas that was originally conveyed with language calling for future park use was later sold for $10 million to a data center operator. The sale is the subject of an attorney general investigation.
Counties: Williamson
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Tiffani Wooten was named executive director of the Conroe Economic Development Council. She previously served as assistant director for the Tomball Economic Development Corporation.
$490 million for private capital investment brought to Tomball during Wooten's tenure
Tiffani Wooten, New executive director of Conroe Economic Development Council; David Willard, Conroe City Administrator
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
The Texas Department of Public Safety completed statewide rollout of Texas CLR Connect, an online portal for authorized attorneys to access crime laboratory records in criminal proceedings. The pilot and phased rollout finished on October 30, 2026.
Texas Department of Public Safety, rolled out the portal
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opened applications for its 70th Law Enforcement Cadet Class, which trains game wardens and state park police officers. Applications are open November 1 through December 31, 2026, with the academy starting October 1, 2027.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, accepting applications for cadet class; Col. Ron VanderRoest, law enforcement director
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
The Texas Department of Public Safety's Rapid DNA Testing Program, launched its second phase on October 15, 2026, in Williamson and Montgomery counties. Within days, on October 23, 2026, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office recorded an investigative lead when a DNA sample from a suspect booked on felony theft charges matched a 2024 case.
just over $5 million for pilot program appropriation
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory Division, operator of pilot program that announced positive CODIS hit; Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, participating agency that recorded investigative lead; Williamson County Sheriff's Office, participating agency in pilot program
Reported by 4 outletsFound via Google News
A 19-year-old student at University of Texas-San Antonio recited a poem referencing Charlie Kirk's assassination during a campus event. UT San Antonio is conducting a conduct review of the student.
Isabela Casahuga Lemgruber, 19-year-old UTSA student who recited poem; Christian Collins, conservative political activist and Texas Youth Summit founder who hosted Pick Up the Mic event; Kevin Eltife, UT System Board of Regents Chairman and 2 more
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
Texas A&M University announced a new Aggie AI Foundry laboratory that will use artificial intelligence and robotic workers to develop metal alloys. The lab aims to reduce the development time for metal alloys from months to days.
Texas A&M University, University announcing new laboratory; Raymundo Arróyave, A&M professor who created the lab; Ibrahim Karaman, A&M professor who created the lab and 3 more
One outletFound via Google News
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department drafted a closed-door agenda item about ceding control of more than 1,000 acres of public land in Cameron County, then pulled it from the final agenda. The agency asked the Attorney General's office to block release of the draft agenda.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, state agency that owns the land and sought to block agenda release; Attorney General's office, recipient of request to block agenda release; Texas Monthly, news outlet that initially reported the planned discussion and 1 more
Reported by 2 outletsOnly left-leaning outlets reported thisFound via Google News
Texas held its 2026 general election on November 3, 2026, with voters deciding races for governor, U.S. Senate, Harris County offices, and a Houston ballot measure on policing. Major campaign issues included property taxes, schools, healthcare, affordability, border security, and data centers.
$140.3 million for campaign funds raised Jan. 1, 2025 through Oct. 14, 2026
Greg Abbott, Republican governor candidate; Gina Hinojosa, Democrat governor candidate; Pat Dixon, Libertarian governor candidate and 3 more
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News