North Texas voters decided on local ballot measures including school bond proposals and tax measures on November 3, 2026. Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with voters in line by 7 p.m. eligible to cast ballots.
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Seven candidates competed for Corpus Christi mayor on November 3, 2026, with voters choosing who will lead the city. Incumbent Mayor Paulette Guajardo sought her fourth and final term.
Paulette Guajardo, Incumbent Mayor, candidate; John Calkusic, candidate; Chelise Hyatt, candidate and 4 more
After months of public protest, Harlingen city commissioners are reviewing a WaterWorks agreement to supply treated sewer and potable water to a proposed 1,785-acre data center campus. City officials are questioning contract terms including water rates and the agreement's 50-year duration.
$about $1.2 million a year for water supply contract value
Harlingen city commissioners, reviewing contract terms; WaterWorks, water utility providing water under contract; RGV Property Group, data center operator receiving water under contract and 3 more
An inmate was found unresponsive in a cell at Wood County Jail around noon Tuesday. Jail medical personnel performed lifesaving measures and emergency medical services transported the inmate to UT Health in Quitman, where he was pronounced dead. The Texas Rangers are investigating the death.
Wood County Sheriff's Office, Released statement about inmate death; Texas Rangers, Conducting investigation into inmate death
Hays County voters chose successors to two county commissioners on November 3, 2026. In Precinct 2, Democrat Johnny Flores and Republican Abby Gibson competed to replace Michelle Gutierrez Cohen, who is running for county judge. In Precinct 4, Democrat Angie Unger and Republican Rob McClelland competed for the seat being vacated by Walt Smith after two terms.
Johnny Flores, Democrat candidate for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 2, member of Hays CISD board of trustees; Abby Gibson, Republican candidate for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 2, president of Hays County Republican Women; Rob McClelland, Republican candidate for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 4, Army veteran and Dripping Springs ISD board member and 3 more
Texas Tech Physicians OB+GYN and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center launched a CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care program in Amarillo. The program brings together eight to 12 pregnant women due around the same time for 10 visits lasting 90 to 120 minutes each.
Texas Tech Physicians OB+GYN, Provider launching the program; Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Institution launching the program; Dr. Teresa Baker, Chair of TTUHSC's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and 2 more
Americans voted on November 3, 2026 in midterm elections. All 435 House seats and 33 Senate seats were contested. Republicans held a 53-47 Senate majority before the election; Democrats needed a net gain of four seats to take control. The House had 218 Republicans, one Republican-aligned independent, 214 Democrats, and two vacancies; Democrats needed 218 seats for a majority.
$at least $158 million for donations to pro-Paxton super PAC
Donald Trump, President (Republican); Democrats, Political party; Republicans, Political party and 3 more