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Texas Votes November 3. Registration Ends October 5.
Texas Votes November 3. The Deadlines Start Before Election Day.
Texas voter registration closes October 5 for the November 3 election. Here are the official dates, where to check your registration, and the records to watch before voting begins.
Texas / Sep 7, 2026
Source: Texas Secretary of State
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USS Lincoln: 240+ Days Without Port Calls
Trump Called USS Lincoln Concerns ‘Fake.’ Sailors Have Spent More Than 240 Days Without a Port Call
President Donald Trump dismissed reports about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln as fake while the carrier passed 240 uninterrupted days at sea. The Navy disputes reports of increased suicidal ideation, but lawmakers and families are seeking data on supplies, sanitation, health care and the ship's return.
Washington / Arabian Sea / Aug 18, 2026
Source: Associated Press
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Payne Springs: Fire Contained. Why Return?
Payne Springs Crews Contained a 54-Acre Wildfire—Then Returned With a Thermal Drone
Payne Springs Fire Rescue and Texas A&M Forest Service crews contained a fast-moving 54-acre wildfire in Henderson County, then used a thermal drone to search for hidden hot spots. Their response protected the community while underscoring the danger of dry East Texas fuels.
Payne Springs / Henderson County / Aug 18, 2026
Source: KETK
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Gregg County: $1.2M Overtime, Higher Taxes?
Gregg County Is Weighing a Three-Cent Tax Increase. The Jail Overtime Bill Is $1.2 Million
Gregg County leaders say sheriff's-office overtime has reached $1.2 million as jail staffing remains difficult. A proposed three-cent property-tax increase would cost the median household about $44 a year, according to County Judge Bill Stoudt, but the public still needs the formal rate, budget and staffing plan.
Gregg County / Aug 18, 2026
Source: KETK
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Trump Cuts South Korea Drills. How Much?
Trump Ordered a Major Cut to South Korea Drills. The Exercise Had Already Begun
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce the annual U.S.–South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise as it began Monday. The size of the cut remained undefined, leaving readiness, alliance coordination and diplomacy questions that require public answers.
Washington / Korean Peninsula / Aug 17, 2026
Source: Associated Press
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Longview’s Art Table Returns. Meet the Volunteers.
Two Longview Volunteers Brought Newgate’s Healing Arts Table Back to Life
Lauren Parrish and Mary Lou Tevebaugh revived Newgate Mission's Saturday Healing Arts program after it faded following founder Anup Bhandari's death. Participants say the volunteer-led space builds expression, confidence and accountability.
Longview / Gregg County / Aug 17, 2026
Source: KLTV
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Longview’s $1 Million Fuel Station: Follow the Contract
Longview’s $1 Million Fuel Station: Follow the Contract
A city packet lists three bids and recommends a $1,022,777 fuel-station contract. The next accountability records are the vote, signed contract and any changes.
East Texas / Sep 24, 2026
Source: Longview September 17, 2026 master agenda, pages 37–40: fuel-station bid recommendation and unsigned resolution
Read source fileHarleton Election Contracts Go Before County
Harleton Election Contracts Go Before County
Harrison County's September 24 agenda includes Harleton and New Diana ISD election contracts, a road report and proposed health-district funding.
East Texas / Sep 21, 2026
Source: Harrison County: September 24, 2026 Commissioners Court agenda, pages 1–3
Read source filePayne Springs: Fire Contained. Why Return?
Payne Springs Crews Contained a 54-Acre Wildfire—Then Returned With a Thermal Drone
Payne Springs Fire Rescue and Texas A&M Forest Service crews contained a fast-moving 54-acre wildfire in Henderson County, then used a thermal drone to search for hidden hot spots. Their response protected the community while underscoring the danger of dry East Texas fuels.
Payne Springs / Henderson County / Aug 18, 2026
Source: KETK
Read source fileGregg County: $1.2M Overtime, Higher Taxes?
Gregg County Is Weighing a Three-Cent Tax Increase. The Jail Overtime Bill Is $1.2 Million
Gregg County leaders say sheriff's-office overtime has reached $1.2 million as jail staffing remains difficult. A proposed three-cent property-tax increase would cost the median household about $44 a year, according to County Judge Bill Stoudt, but the public still needs the formal rate, budget and staffing plan.
Gregg County / Aug 18, 2026
Source: KETK
Read source fileLongview’s Art Table Returns. Meet the Volunteers.
Two Longview Volunteers Brought Newgate’s Healing Arts Table Back to Life
Lauren Parrish and Mary Lou Tevebaugh revived Newgate Mission's Saturday Healing Arts program after it faded following founder Anup Bhandari's death. Participants say the volunteer-led space builds expression, confidence and accountability.
Longview / Gregg County / Aug 17, 2026
Source: KLTV
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Angelina’s Runway: $5.14M and a Deadline
Angelina County Put $5.14 Million Behind a Longer Runway. Here Are the Deadlines and Risks
Angelina County commissioners unanimously advanced a 600-foot airport-runway extension with a $5.14 million project cost and an expected 95% reimbursement. Environmental approval, property acquisition, cash flow and an August 2027 construction deadline now determine whether the plan delivers.
Angelina County / Aug 17, 2026
Source: KTRE / KLTV
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Texas Votes November 3. Registration Ends October 5.
Texas Votes November 3. The Deadlines Start Before Election Day.
Texas voter registration closes October 5 for the November 3 election. Here are the official dates, where to check your registration, and the records to watch before voting begins.
Texas / Sep 7, 2026
Source: Texas Secretary of State
Read source fileTexas Local Ballots: Which Projects Get Funded?
Texas municipal elections put city halls, school boards, and bonds on the ballot
Texas voters are deciding local races and bond packages, including city offices, school districts, local infrastructure, public safety facilities, and education funding.
Texas / May 1, 2026
Source: CBS Texas
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Proud Boys, Informants: What the Records Show
Proud Boys, Informants: What the Records Show
A review of FBI sources, missed intelligence checks and what the records establish about the Proud Boys, with a dated comparison to Antifa testimony.
United States / Sep 20, 2026
Source: DOJ Inspector General, December 2024: January 6 confidential-source review (summary pp. 4–6; Proud Boys pp. 56–61)
Read source fileUSS Lincoln: 240+ Days Without Port Calls
Trump Called USS Lincoln Concerns ‘Fake.’ Sailors Have Spent More Than 240 Days Without a Port Call
President Donald Trump dismissed reports about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln as fake while the carrier passed 240 uninterrupted days at sea. The Navy disputes reports of increased suicidal ideation, but lawmakers and families are seeking data on supplies, sanitation, health care and the ship's return.
Washington / Arabian Sea / Aug 18, 2026
Source: Associated Press
Read source fileTrump Cuts South Korea Drills. How Much?
Trump Ordered a Major Cut to South Korea Drills. The Exercise Had Already Begun
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce the annual U.S.–South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise as it began Monday. The size of the cut remained undefined, leaving readiness, alliance coordination and diplomacy questions that require public answers.
Washington / Korean Peninsula / Aug 17, 2026
Source: Associated Press
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Democratic Turnout Surged. Will November Follow?
Democratic Primary Turnout Is Surging. Why It Is a Signal—Not a November Result
Democratic primary participation reached two-decade or record levels in several states, giving the party evidence of enthusiasm before November. Competitive contests, fundraising and Republican structural advantages make the numbers a warning signal, not a general-election forecast.
United States / Aug 16, 2026
Source: Associated Press
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Trump’s Ballroom: Build While the Appeal Waits?
Trump Takes the White House Ballroom Fight to the Supreme Court. Here Is What the Justices Must Decide
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to keep White House ballroom construction moving while it appeals a ruling requiring congressional approval. The immediate question is a stay, not the final legality of the project.
Washington, D.C. / Aug 15, 2026
Source: Reuters
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Kennedy Center Closure: What Will Courts Allow?
Kennedy Center Board Revives Two-Year Closure and Trump Inscription, Setting Up a New Court Test
The Kennedy Center board voted to pursue a two-year renovation closure, add a Trump inscription to the facade and rename the site’s plaza. A federal judge blocked the board’s earlier process and ruled that only Congress can rename the center.
Washington, D.C. / Aug 14, 2026
Source: Reuters
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