James Wright, a former staff member and industry executive with 30 years of leadership experience, was appointed to the board of directors of Kilgore Economic Development Corporation, effective October 1, 2026. He replaces Tommy Vaughan.
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Five San Antonio City Council members proposed an economic impact analysis of marijuana legalization, and three council members requested a special meeting to consider limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, District 2 Councilman; Sukh Kaur, District 1 Councilmember; Edward Mungia, District 4 Councilmember and 2 more
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Two of three Harris County Appraisal District board races did not produce a winner on election day and will go to runoff. Place 1 was won outright by Beverly Barrett.
$4 million or more for estimated runoff cost
Beverly Barrett, Won HCAD Place 1 race; Claudio Gutierrez, Candidate for HCAD Place 2 heading to runoff; Jourdyn Wilson, Candidate for HCAD Place 2 heading to runoff and 5 more
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Friday he is directing the Houston Police Department to reduce contact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. HPD will contact ICE only when a person with an ICE administrative warrant is charged with a jailable offense. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson asked the police chief to update policies before the incoming Democratic governor takes office in January.
$110 million for state public safety funding threatened to be revoked
John Whitmire, Houston Mayor; Kirk Watson, Austin Mayor; Lisa Davis, Austin Police Chief and 5 more
Reported by 19 outletsOnly left-leaning outlets reported thisFound via Google News
Hudspeth County Judge Joanna E. MacKenzie announced on Thursday that she will resign from office effective November 20. She did not give a specific reason for her resignation.
Joanna E. MacKenzie, Hudspeth County Judge
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The PAWS Shelter of Central Texas Kyle location reopened on November 5, 2026, following a partnership with Austin Pets Alive! that created Hays County Pets Alive! to support operations in the region.
PAWS Shelter of Central Texas, nonprofit animal shelter that reopened Kyle location; Austin Pets Alive!, partner organization in new partnership; Mara Hartsell, Kyle campus Shelter Director and 1 more
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Keller City Council unanimously approved a settlement with Circle T Owner LP and the town of Westlake regarding a proposed 1.1-million-square-foot data center in Westlake. The agreement includes nearly $1.9 million in payments and protections for nearby Keller residents including noise restrictions and environmental safeguards. Keller would gain contractual rights to enforce certain requirements at the site despite its location outside city limits. The Westlake Town Council must still approve the settlement.
nearly $1.9 million for settlement payments
Keller City Council, approved settlement terms; Circle T Owner LP, data center developer party to settlement; Town of Westlake, party to settlement and 4 more
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El Paso County officials decided to keep the duck pond at Ascarate Park after months of debate over whether to remove it due to chronic water loss, leakage, and algae growth. Residents pushed back against removal, and the county is now seeking funding for the pond's future improvements.
$1.6 million for water quality improvement option for duck pond
El Paso County commissioners, County officials making the decision; David Stout, County Commissioner; Sergio Tarrango, El Paso resident
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Ferrovial's subsidiary Webber won a contract to build the Mary's Creek Water Reclamation Facility in western Fort Worth. The facility will process 10 million gallons of water per day once operational, with construction scheduled to begin in November 2026 and completion expected by summer 2030.
$538 million for water reclamation facility contract
Ferrovial, subsidiary Webber awarded contract; City of Fort Worth, project partner; Ignacio Gaston, CEO of Ferrovial Construction
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