Texas

• San AntonioPoliticsSep 30

  San Antonio City Council Debates Methodist Trauma Center Upgrade Proposal

  City leaders debated a resolution regarding Methodist Hospital's proposal to upgrade its Level III trauma center. Discussions focused on potential effects on patient volume at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) and University Healthcare’s system. Some council members requested more data before taking a position.

• San AntonioPoliticsSep 29

  Austin Man Shot by ICE Due in San Antonio Federal Court

  Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, who was shot by an ICE officer in North Austin, is scheduled for a federal court hearing in San Antonio. His attorneys are seeking his release and expressing concern over a bullet still lodged in his body. He has also been reported to have a fractured clavicle.

• HoustonPoliticsSep 29

  Senator Cornyn on Confirmation of Angela Colmenero for Houston District Court

  U.S. Senator John Cornyn stated that Angela Colmenero is well equipped to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas – Houston Division. The statement followed the Senate vote confirming President Trump’s nomination. Colmenero has served in the Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott since 2018.

• El PasoPoliticsSep 29

  Federal Judge Rules in Favor of El Paso County on FEMA Funding Requirements

  A federal judge struck down new FEMA funding rules that linked public safety grants to election policy requirements for local governments. The ruling benefited six counties and cities, including El Paso, stating DHS and FEMA lacked authority to mandate changes for full federal funding.

• El PasoPoliticsSep 29

  Supreme Court allows quick deportations to third countries while weighing policy

  The Supreme Court let President Donald Trump’s administration continue swiftly deporting people to countries other than their own for now. This temporary lift of lower court requirements comes as the justices consider the legality of the policy. The article notes this amid a sweeping immigration crackdown by the Trump administration.

• HoustonPoliticsSep 29

  Voters to Decide on Prop A Regarding Marijuana Enforcement in Houston

  Proposition A, the "Houston Freedom Act," would make misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD's lowest law-enforcement priority and ban no-knock warrants. Ground Game Texas gathered signatures for this measure, which will appear on the Harris County ballot in November. The proposal aims to address costs associated with arrests.

• San AntonioPoliticsSep 29

  Ethics Board Fines Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez Over Facebook Dispute

  San Antonio’s Ethics Review Board fined District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez $1,000 for violating the city's ethics code. The issue stemmed from a Facebook exchange involving a constituent and allegations of disclosing confidential information. The board found violations under two sections of the code.

• LaredoPoliticsSep 28

  Watchdog report questions millions in ICE detention spending in Laredo

  A federal watchdog report questioned taxpayer spending on immigration detention, noting that ICE wasted $20 million maintaining warehouses it later sold. Community members expressed concern over the allocation of funds, preferring investments in local needs like parks and education. South Texas lawmakers also criticized the waste of money along the border.

• HoustonPoliticsSep 28

  Hello Houston covers Texas politics, food habits, and gun culture

  The broadcast covered the governor's race and voter registration issues in Texas. Topics included a new study on how food proximity affects eating habits and a discussion of risk perception related to firearms. Hosts also discussed gas prices ahead of midterms.

• HoustonPoliticsSep 28

  Houston Commuter Cut Features Texas Politics and Local Studies

  The latest edition of "The Commuter Cut" features David Goodman discussing Texas politics, including the governor's race and U.S. Senate race. The show also includes a discussion on gun culture with Harel Shapira and findings from a study about food proximity and eating habits presented by Adam Fetterman.

• DallasPoliticsSep 28

  Dallas Begins New Fiscal Year With Police Officers Below Proposition U Minimum

  Dallas starts FY2027 with 3,410 sworn officers, which is 590 below the 4,000-officer minimum set by Proposition U. The newly adopted budget does not project reaching this required threshold during the coming year.

• DallasPoliticsSep 28

  Dallas City Hall and Libraries Close for Final Furlough Day

  City Hall, public libraries, and park facilities in Dallas are closed on Monday due to a mandatory furlough. This marks the third and final scheduled citywide furlough day of the fiscal year to address a financial shortfall. Emergency services and garbage collection continue operating.

• DallasPoliticsSep 28

  Ken Paxton Discusses Childhood Eye Injury at Dallas Event

  U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Dallas about a childhood eye injury and how government health care delays shaped his views. He recounted the incident, which required multiple surgeries and caused him to miss school. Paxton used this experience to criticize government-run health care systems.

• AustinPoliticsSep 28

  Austin City Council Candidate Released After Arrest Tied to Protest

  Misael Ramos, a candidate for Austin's District 1 City Council seat, was released after being arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The arrest followed his attendance at a protest regarding the shooting of Wilber Garces Perez in Austin. Ramos was charged with rioting and was seen walking his dog when detained.

• DallasPoliticsSep 28

  Dallas City Hall and libraries closed for mandatory budget furlough

  Dallas City Hall, public libraries, and park facilities were closed on September 28 due to a mandatory budget furlough, affecting city services and public access.

• DallasPoliticsSep 26

  Dallas City Council denies Winners Tower zoning request

  The Dallas City Council rejected a zoning request for the Winners Tower development project, citing insufficient detail and lack of a concrete development plan from the applicant.

• DallasPoliticsSep 26

  Dallas Police Chief to meet with Flock camera technology CEO

  Dallas Police Chief is scheduled to meet with the CEO of Flock, a surveillance camera network company, to discuss public safety concerns in the city.

• El PasoPoliticsSep 26

  Ken Paxton campaign tour scheduled to visit El Paso on September 30

  Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton will bring his campaign tour to El Paso on September 30 at the Summit Ballroom & Conference Center, with congressional candidate Brandon Herrera expected to appear at the 5:30 p.m. event.

• San AntonioPoliticsSep 25

  Retired SAPD chief William McManus commissioned as Bexar County reserve deputy

  Former San Antonio Police Chief William McManus was commissioned as an unpaid reserve deputy with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office on July 25, 2026, two weeks after retiring from SAPD after nearly 20 years as chief. The appointment was documented in Texas Commission on Law Enforcement records.

• El PasoPoliticsSep 25

  Astronaut Danny Olivas to promote voting in El Paso

  Former NASA astronaut Danny Olivas, an El Paso native, will visit on September 28 as part of Astronauts for America's "Vote for Freedom" college tour to encourage young voter participation. The El Paso County Elections Department received 12,000 delayed voter registration records from Texas DPS that had been pending since 2025 due to a technical error.

• El PasoPoliticsSep 23

  El Paso County commissioners demand action on sheriff overtime spending

  El Paso County Commissioners Court issued a formal letter demanding Sheriff Oscar Ugarte address a projected $6 million budget deficit driven by jail overtime spending. Jail overtime expenses more than doubled since Ugarte took office in January 2025, and the Sheriff's Office has not complied with budget control requests made since April.

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