An Extra Hour in Bed? Your Pet May Have Other Plans When the Clocks Fall Back
With daylight saving time ending November 1 across most of the US, veterinarian Dr. Kelly Hood explains how to prepare dogs and cats for changing mealtimes, earlier wake-ups and darker evening walks. Pet owners hoping to enjoy an extra hour in bed when the clocks fall back may find their dog or cat still…
Read MoreCOLLIN COUNTY FATAL CRASH
Collin County – On October 11, 2026, at approximately 1:20 a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Highway Patrol (HP) responded to a 2-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway (SH) 205 and County Road (CR) 485. A preliminary investigation indicates a 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling north on SH-205. A BMW 750…
Read MoreDollars and Sense – Michael W Marshall; Community Banker
Something for Nothing Fall-time is in full swing which brings a lot more financial scams to unsuspecting people by targeting the ‘something for nothing’ fairytale. We have all been told that if something sounds too good to be true then it probably is. It is imperative to be on the lookout for counterfeit items…
Read MoreCaddo Lake State Park is the Next Recipient of the Centennial Time Capsule
AUSTIN — Just like a park-loving Texan, the Centennial Time Capsule, is off to its next location as it roams the Lone Star State for 50 years on a quest to visit every park. This time, it is moving to Caddo Lake State Park after its summer stay at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. One…
Read MoreTaxpayers pay the price when Texas education department takes over school districts
By Austin Current, The Texas Tribune October 12, 2026 As Austin ISD braces for state intervention, a critical question about the possible future of the cash-strapped district remains unanswered: How much will this cost taxpayers? If the Texas Education Agency’s overhaul in Austin looks anything like it has in the other parts of the state,…
Read MoreWatch: Inside Our $22K Sports Betting Experiment
Earlier this year, we heard that reporter Jake Pearson planned to ask our editors at ProPublica for more than $20,000 so he could spend the NBA playoffs betting like a problem gambler. We told him we wanted in on the action. For 10 weeks, our documentary team at ProPublica filmed Jake as he dove ball-cap-first…
Read MoreTexas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program
By Sasha Draeger-Mazer, The Texas Tribune October 12, 2026 For years, 7-year-old Israel Solis couldn’t communicate with the world around him. Born with autism and nonverbal, he would bite and scratch himself in frustration when someone couldn’t understand his needs. Therapy through a state-subsidized program gave him a voice: using a picture system he’s learned…
Read MoreTexas appeals order requiring prison air conditioning, saying it puts operations at risk
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune October 12, 2026 Lawyers for Texas have appealed a federal judge’s order requiring all state lockups to be climate controlled before 2030 to the conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, continuing a yearslong legal fight over air conditioning in the country’s largest prison system. The state’s attorneys also…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
October 12, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.78/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 6.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.17/g higher than a year ago. The national average price…
Read MoreOp-Ed: A New Threshold of American Shame
By George Cassidy Payne I am tired of writing about Donald Trump. I have spent years writing about this man, and lately I find myself wondering what more there is to say. Another lie, another attack on an institution, another spectacle designed to keep everyone looking in his direction. The words come easily enough. That…
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