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- Nobel Peace Prize goes to Navanethem Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international lawon October 9, 2026 at 5:51 am
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 was awarded Friday to Navanethem Pillay "for her efforts to promote peace and international law."
- Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé claims her jewelry was sold to pawn shopon October 9, 2026 at 5:38 am
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko claims he thinks a non-family member of Panettiere's sold her jewelry, to a pawn shop, according to a new court filing.
- Person shot during interaction with federal agents in New York City: NYPDon October 9, 2026 at 3:23 am
The person's condition was not immediately clear. The New York Police Department, which said it was not involved in the shooting, said the person is conscious.
- 11-year-old boy hospitalized after he ran out into road, hit by car on Highway 6, DPS saysby KTRK on October 8, 2026 at 10:33 pm
An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized after he was hit by a car Thursday evening in west Houston, according to DPS.
- Houston City Council approves affordable housing development in southwest Houstonon October 8, 2026 at 10:25 pm
Houston City Council voted to sell a 12-acre property in southwest Houston to a developer for more than $13 million to build dozens of affordable single-family homes.
- Harris County Precinct 4 shuts down 61 Flock cameras amid privacy concernsby Joe McCoy on October 8, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is decommissioning all 61 Flock surveillance cameras and license plate readers controlled by Precinct 4, citing residents' concerns about privacy, access to collected data and potential misuse.
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- A ‘Politically Motivated Cover-Up’: Why the State’s Maternal Death Report Was Pushed Until After Midtermsby Mary Tuma on October 7, 2026 at 9:27 am
Already facing backlash for its decision to forgo reviewing critical post-Roe v. Wade pregnancy-related deaths, the state’s Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMRC) is giving the public more reason to suspect political interference. Originally slated to be released on September 1, […]
- What Will It Take to ‘Get ICE the Fuck Out of Austin’?by Gaige Davila on October 7, 2026 at 7:15 am
Though exact counts vary, Department of Homeland Security agents have shot at about two dozen people in the United States since Donald Trump resumed the country’s highest office last year. Three of those shootings were by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Texas, most recently […]
- The Distance Between Dying and Deathby Jeff Hood on October 6, 2026 at 1:16 pm
Update: Jamaal Howard was executed via lethal injection Wednesday night in Huntsville. In his final statement from the gurney, he apologized to Vickie Swartout’s family members, who were there to witness the execution. He was pronounced dead 19 minutes after the drugs were administered. Jamaal […]
- South Texas Is Moving On from Trumpby Gaige Davila on October 6, 2026 at 7:15 am
Ten years after Donald Trump was first elected President, the Republican Party has placed its chips on a region that would have made little sense at any other time in the last century: South Texas. Yet, if current polling holds, the GOP may have already overplayed its hand. Congressional districts […]
- It’s Time for the Catholic Church to Distribute the Loavesby Jorge Meave Jr. on October 5, 2026 at 8:52 am
I was 7 years old the first time I put on the vestments. White surplice over red cassock, the fabric stiff and foreign against skin that was more accustomed to sweat and South Texas dirt. I had been born on East Hackberry Avenue in the McAllen labor camps. I was delivered at home, not in The post […]
- Hasan Piker’s UT Appearance Put Campus Protection Act to the Testby Eden Shamy on October 5, 2026 at 8:34 am
Austinites who expected overwhelming turnout and chaos on Wednesday for the appearance of the leftist political streamer Hasan Piker at the University of Texas at Austin were met with a lackluster showing: more law enforcement than protesters, and an auditorium only three-quarters full. Despite […]
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- ICE officer shoots a man while making an arrest in New York, officials sayby PHILIP MARCELO, JENNIFER PELTZ and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, Associated Press on October 9, 2026 at 5:42 am
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal immigration officer shot a Dominican man in the neck as he drove in a car with a 5-year-old boy Thursday afternoon, officials said. The Department of Homeland Security said it was seeking to arrest the man in a “targeted enforcement operation,” but protesters and […]
- Residents board up windows and National Guard troops deploy as Hurricane Isaias nears US Gulf Coastby R.J. RICO, DAVE COLLINS and GERALD HERBERT, Associated Press on October 9, 2026 at 2:44 am
MIAMI (AP) — Residents boarded up windows and stacked sandbags Thursday while thousands of National Guard soldiers were deploying in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias, which packed swift winds and threatened to bring a storm surge with devastating floods to the U.S. Gulf Coast. Isaias is the first […]
- Sarkisian's final takeaways before Oklahomaby Blake Holland on October 8, 2026 at 8:43 pm
No. 1 Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized staying focused, establishing the run and respecting the rivalry during his final media availability ahead of Saturday's showdown with Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl.
- Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamedby KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, ERIC TUCKER and CLAUDIA LAUER, Associated Press on October 8, 2026 at 8:01 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, the Pentagon said Thursday, a stunning revelation about plans for the first military execution in more than 65 years after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had described it as being […]
- Austin police expect to wrap ICE shooting investigation up in a 'couple of weeks'by Brianna Hollis on October 8, 2026 at 6:07 pm
The day an ICE officer shot and injured a 28-year-old man during a "targeted vehicle stop" in north Austin, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the city would conduct an independent investigation into what happened.
- Austin PD seeks vehicle linked to injury collisionby Jissela Cabrera on October 8, 2026 at 5:46 pm
Austin Police Highway Enforcement Investigations Unit detectives are calling for the public’s help in identifying a suspect vehicle involved in an injury collision case.
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- What will the Texas Rangers do with Corey Seager this offseason?by SportsDay Staff, Evan Grant, Shawn McFarland, Staff Writers | The Dallas Morning News on October 9, 2026 at 12:35 am
If it isn’t the biggest question facing the Rangers this offseason, it’s got to be near the top: What will the team do with Corey Seager? Over the past few weeks, as the Rangers fought for, and ultimately missed out on, a playoff spot, Rangers insiders Evan Grant and Shawn McFarland have […]
- Irving, rookie QB Daniels help Bucs beat sloppy Cowboys for 1st win of seasonby Schuyler Dixon | The Associated Press on October 9, 2026 at 12:14 am
Bucky Irving already had his first 100-yard game since his rookie year in 2024 when the Tampa Bay running back finished off the Dallas Cowboys with a run that gave him a career high. Jalon Daniels, the undrafted rookie filling in for franchise quarterback Baker Mayfield, enjoyed the view while […]
- Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justiceby Kostya Manenkov, Mark Lewis and Stefanie Dazio | The Associated Press on October 9, 2026 at 12:11 am
The South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay, who is currently an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Pillay’s work “is a source of hope and inspiration […]
- FC Dallas takes shutout streak into matchup with Charlotte FCby The Associated Press on October 9, 2026 at 12:11 am
FC Dallas (13-6-8, third in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte FC (12-8-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference), North Carolina; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. CST LINE: Charlotte FC +122, FC Dallas +184, Draw +270; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Dallas heads into a matchup with Charlotte FC after […]
- Oettinger has his second straight shutout in the Stars' victory over the Sabresby The Associated Press on October 9, 2026 at 12:08 am
Jake Oettinger made 26 saves for his second straight shutout, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists and the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Thursday night. Oettinger has 18 career shutouts. He stopped 13 shots Monday night in a 5-0 home victory over San Jose. Jason […]
- The 10-minute ‘best anti-stress' habit a cardiologist does daily to calm her mind and bodyby A. Pawlowski | TODAY on October 8, 2026 at 6:41 pm
Chronic stress takes a toll on the body, raising the risk of heart disease by increasing inflammation and blood pressure. So, you need to relax — but easier said than done, of course. Heart doctors often prescribe stress-reduction techniques for patients, but how do they reduce stress in […]
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- Many Texans will see lower home and auto insurance ratesby Mella McEwen, Editor on October 8, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Texas Department of Insurance says filings include decreases in home and auto insurance rates
- Equipment repair shop seeking preliminary plat for existing locationby Luke Dias, Staff Writer on October 8, 2026 at 3:21 pm
Valves and Cranes Inc. and Crimson Crane Repair LLC are looking to obtain entitlements and certificates of occupancy for land they own on Younger Road.
- The Beacon names Richie Splitt CEOby B. Kay Richter, Staff Writer on October 8, 2026 at 3:18 pm
The Beacon named Richie Splitt CEO as the Permian Basin health project advances plans to expand care, education and research.
- Permian Basin Habitat for Humanity seeking zone change for new homesby Luke Dias, Staff Writer on October 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Permian Basin Habitat of Humanity is looking to construct their latest series of homes adjacent to East Illinois Avenue in southeast Midland.
- Walmart Supercenter looking to expand curbside pickupby Luke Dias, Staff Writer on October 8, 2026 at 2:52 pm
The Walmart Supercenter in northwest Midland is looking to expand their current curbside pickup area.
- New Reporter-Telegram editor Chris Tribbey shares vision for Midland newsroomby B. Kay Richter, Staff Writer on October 8, 2026 at 6:01 am
New Reporter-Telegram Editor Chris Tribbey discusses his journalism background, why he came to Midland, the importance of trusted local news and his goals for serving the Permian Basin.
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- Mayes Middleton, running for Texas attorney general, wants to “put God back in government”by Eleanor Klibanoff on October 9, 2026 at 5:00 am
Middleton, a Republican, has long pushed for injecting Christianity into the public sphere. His Democratic opponent, Nathan Johnson, said those views make him unfit for office.
- Ken Paxton took nearly 1,000 trips with state-funded security detail costing millions of dollarsby By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica on October 9, 2026 at 5:00 am
The Texas attorney general’s use of a taxpayer-funded travel security detail stands out when compared with his predecessor and other state officials, our analysis found.
- Houston Democrats push for guardrails on school takeoversby Sneha Dey and Megan Menchaca on October 8, 2026 at 7:42 pm
A squad of Democratic lawmakers is pushing to limit the power of state-appointed officials who step in and take over struggling school districts, ousting locally elected trustees. A commission out of Houston, where the public school district is facing the largest school takeover in Texas history, […]
- Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, Pentagon saysby By Konstantin Toropin, Eric Tucker and Claudia Lauer, Associated Press on October 8, 2026 at 5:08 pm
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people and injured 32 others, will take place at the military base on Dec. 3.
- Trump slams Rep. Henry Cuellar for sticking with Democratic Party despite presidential pardonby Berenice Garcia on October 8, 2026 at 1:25 pm
Cuellar and his wife, charged with bribery, money laundering and conspiracy, were pardoned in December. In a social media post, Trump indicated he expected Cuellar to run as a Republican.
- In attacking Talarico for campaign absence, Trump calls for debate that Paxton has avoidedby Gabby Birenbaum on October 8, 2026 at 11:12 am
The Democrat, off the trail with the flu, quickly accepted the president’s call to “immediately report to a Debate Stage” with Ken Paxton.
San Antonio Local News
- TxDOT's massive I-10 overhaul continues with weekend closuresby Nicholas Hernandez on October 9, 2026 at 5:01 am
Here’s when I-10 will close and how drivers can get around it.
- Amazon Prime settlement checks are arriving — what Texans should doby Melanie Love Salazar on October 9, 2026 at 4:33 am
Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement in 2025.
- 'Bee-type insects' shut down San Antonio-area roadby Nicholas Hernandez on October 8, 2026 at 12:32 pm
First responders were also swarmed while trying to help a man who had been stung.
- 'We have to suck it up': Paxton privately suggests cutting federal benefit programs to reduce national deficitby Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune on October 8, 2026 at 11:31 am
In a conversation that has been leaked in pieces to multiple publications, the GOP Senate nominee called for “reasonable cuts to mandatory spending.”
- Hurricane Isaias could bring life-threatening surge to Gulf Coastby Dina Arevalo on October 8, 2026 at 10:01 am
The Gulf Coast is bracing for Hurricane Isaias landfall.
- Texas carries out nation’s first execution since Tennessee’s botched attemptby Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune on October 8, 2026 at 8:29 am
Christa Pike, who was convicted in 1996 of killing a 19-year-old, regained consciousness and is speaking after the failed execution, her lawyers said Tuesday.
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- This Houston suburb just got the region's largest food-forward Targetby Molly Wilhelm on October 9, 2026 at 5:00 am
It will be home to Target's largest food-forward location in the Houston area.
- Missing dog found alive after frantic search at DFW Airportby Ariana Garcia on October 8, 2026 at 12:02 pm
The one-year-old terrier vanished within moments of arriving in Texas.
- Trump, Paxton hammer Talarico over 8-day absence from campaign trailby Michael Shapiro on October 8, 2026 at 10:34 am
Trump wants the Texas Senate candidates to "immediately report to a Debate Stage."
- A Texas mom disappeared after a Louisiana bridge crash. What happened?by Ahmed Humble on October 8, 2026 at 10:02 am
Christina Munn-Holliday was reported missing on Sept. 30.
- President Trump tells Roger Clemens he'll receive Presidential Medal of Freedomby Michael Shapiro on October 8, 2026 at 8:38 am
The Rocket spent Wednesday evening alongside President Trump at a campaign event in San Antonio.
- Pearland's first Black mayor calls on NAACP to not boycott local businessesby Ahmed Humble on October 7, 2026 at 7:30 pm
"Our local businesses should not become collateral damage."
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- Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be live streamedby Bruce Collins on October 9, 2026 at 5:53 am
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pet...
- Bucky Irving and rookie QB Jalon Daniels help Bucs beat sloppy Cowboys 24-16 for 1st win of seasonby Bruce Collins on October 9, 2026 at 5:48 am
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bucky Irving ran for a career-high 165 yards, including a 72-yard run to set up the touchdown that put Tampa Bay ahead for goo...
- Hurricane Isaias Approaches Gulf Coast as Evacuations and Emergency Preparations Intensifyby Syndicated Content on October 9, 2026 at 2:58 am
CNN reports that the storm is expected to make landfall near the Alabama-Florida border late Friday, October 9, or early Saturday. Emergency declarati...
- Public Execution Is Back: Islamic Terrorist Is The Firstby Syndicated Content on October 9, 2026 at 2:09 am
Former U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan Image by Breanna MorelloXThe Pentagon plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood mass murdere...
- EXCLUSIVE: Laid-Off Best Buy Workers Sound Alarm Over India Outsourcingby Syndicated Content on October 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm
A Best Buy store displays the retailer's logo on its blue exterior. | Image by Best BuyTwo former Texas Best Buy employees told The Dallas Express tha...
- Nobel Prize In Literature 2026 Goes To Canadian Author Anne Carsonby Syndicated Content on October 8, 2026 at 4:22 pm
Nobel Laureate Anne Carson Image by Peter SmithNobelPrize.orgCanadian author Anne Carson won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, earning r...
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- Cholula Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Casa Cholula Oct. 1by Jo Ann Holt on October 8, 2026 at 4:44 pm
Cholula, the food brand known for authentic Mexican flavor, celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on October 1 with a special event, Casa Cholula. The evening celebrated Hispanic culture and the Dallas food scene at MesoMaya in downtown Dallas, located in the historic 1938 Luna Tortilla Factory […]
- Docent Steak and Lounge Opens in Dallas Harwood District Oct. 1by Jo Ann Holt on October 6, 2026 at 10:21 pm
My colleague Chris Waits and I were privileged to attend a Sept. 29 friends and family pre-opening event for Docent Steak and Lounge’s elegant new two-story restaurant in Uptown Dallas’ Harwood District, ahead of their official Oct. 1 opening. A stunning collection of museum quality art, from […]
- DSO Welcomes Fall Concerts in Octoberby Jo Ann Holt on October 5, 2026 at 5:42 pm
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is welcoming fall with a lineup that brings beloved movies, sweeping classical works, and vibrant cultural traditions to the Meyerson. From a Halloween favorite brought to life with a live orchestral score to Beethoven and Strauss performed by world-class […]
- TWC Announces 11th Annual Texas HireAbility Campaignby Kristin Barclay on October 5, 2026 at 12:04 pm
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is partnering with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities for the 11th annual Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation designating […]
- Disaronno Unveils New Bottle Design in the U.Sby Kristin Barclay on October 5, 2026 at 11:39 am
NEW YORK – Disaronno, the world’s favorite Italian liqueur, is introducing a new bottle design in the U.S.. The refreshed identity brings a more contemporary look to one of the world’s most recognizable liqueur bottles, while preserving the signature elements that have made Disaronno an […]
- AAA Texas: Texas Records Most Expensive September Ever for Gasolineby Kristin Barclay on October 5, 2026 at 11:33 am
The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.94 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA Texas. That price is two cents less than on this day last week and $1.20 more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in El Paso […]
