Nvidia's board announced an independent investigation after reports that Chinese intelligence targeted CEO Jensen Huang. Huang separately acknowledged infidelity to his wife. The board said it had no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.
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The Agriculture Department's Agricultural Marketing Service proposed a rule to modify requirements for pecan handlers and shellers in 15 states including Texas. The proposed changes would eliminate regional and size designations for sheller members, modify the nomination process for sheller members, adjust inter-handler transfer report requirements, and establish late fees and interest charges for unpaid assessments.
Agriculture Department, Agricultural Marketing Service, federal agency issuing proposed rule; American Pecan Council, organization making recommendations
The Federal Communications Commission proposed amending its television allotments table to allow KOSA-TV in Odessa to substitute VHF channel 7 for UHF channel 31. Gray Television, the station's licensee, requested the change because it could not complete construction on the new channel within the permitted timeframe.
Federal Communications Commission, proposing rule amendment; Gray Television Licensee, LLC, petitioner requesting channel substitution; KOSA-TV, television station in Odessa
The U.S. Secret Service arrested a suspect near the White House after officers found him in a stolen vehicle with three firearms and dozens of ammunition rounds. The suspect claimed to hear voices in his head telling him to kill President Donald Trump.
Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, suspect arrested by Secret Service; U.S. Secret Service, agency that made the arrest; Markwayne Mullin, Homeland Security Secretary
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 237 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from Oct. 31 through Nov. 5. Charges included alien smuggling, illegal re-entry, and immigration offenses involving people with prior convictions and violent crimes.
$$16,000 for alleged smuggling payment to be split
U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons, announced federal prosecutions in Western District of Texas; Miguel Angel Debruhl, U.S. citizen charged with alien smuggling; Alan Montelongo, U.S. citizen charged with alien smuggling and 3 more
Heavy rain in South Texas prompted flash-flood watches and warnings on Sunday extending into Monday. Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to mobilize additional emergency response resources to support local officials.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Governor who directed emergency response; Texas Division of Emergency Management, State agency directing emergency response
Tesla is seeking a 10-year school property tax break for a proposed $10.1 billion solar cell manufacturing plant in Fort Bend County. Lamar Consolidated Independent School District trustees approved the incentive 7-0, but Tesla has not confirmed a final site decision and is considering locations outside Texas.
$School maintenance and operations taxes would apply to 25% or 50% of property taxable value from 2029 through 2038; during construction, taxable value for those purposes would be zero. [1]
Tesla Inc., Company seeking tax incentive for proposed solar plant; Lamar Consolidated Independent School District trustees, Voted on incentive approval
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott in the Texas governor race on November 3, 2026, after pledging to crack down on data center growth. An October poll found 79% of likely Texas voters supported limits on data centers. On August 3, Abbott halted new data center grid connections and ordered an audit.
$$14.6 million for data center sales tax break cost projection
Gina Hinojosa, Democrat candidate, defeated Gov. Greg Abbott; Greg Abbott, Governor, defeated in election; Brad Reynolds, Comptroller's chief revenue estimator and 2 more
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones asked the City Council to revise the city's state legislative agenda following Democrats' election victories. She wants to push for Medicaid expansion and repeal of House Bill 2127, Senate Bill 4, and a law barring cities from prohibiting landlords from denying renters who use federal housing assistance.
Gina Ortiz Jones, Mayor of San Antonio; City Council, City Council members considering revised legislative agenda