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Texas executes eight death row inmate this year

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Final hours: TDCJ outlines protocol as John Allen Rubio's execution nears

Huntsville, TX (KRGV) — The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously denied clemency for Brownsville native John Allen Rubio, leaving his execution set for Thursday. More than 20 years after killing his three children, Rubio is set to be put to death. Rubio has spent decades on death row at the Polunsky Unit in Livingston and will be transported to nearby Huntsville for execution.

Brownsville, TX · 2d

ValleyCentral

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Rubio’s last words: ‘I will be with our kids in heaven’

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The state of Texas has executed death row inmate John Allen Rubio. Rubio died by lethal injection at 6:47 p.m. in Huntsville. The execution comes more than two decades after Rubio and his common-law wife, Angela Camacho, beheaded their three children — 3-year-old Julissa, 1-year-old John Stephen, and 2-month-old Mary Jane […]

Brownsville, TX · 19h

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Polk County voters split from statewide voters in historic general election

Texans turned out in droves during the Nov. 3 midterm general election and Polk County was no exception, with 39% of the registered voters in the county casting ballots. However, Polk County’s election returns did not mirror those of the statewide returns. Early voting turnout throughout the state was...

Polk County, TX · 2d

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Three doctors disciplined by medical board

TYLER – Three East Texas doctors were disciplined by the Texas Medical Board this week. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) reported that George Steven Fidone of Lufkin entered into an agreed order with the board over impairments. This order comes after Fidone was charged with manslaughter in connection to a fatal Lufkin Car crash that happened in January.

Lufkin, TX · 4d

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East Texas Republicans ran their campaigns differently than the rest of the state by bucking culture war rhetoric

STATES – Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. BURKE — The results of election night hadn’t really sunk in for Bobby Dean, a lifelong East Texan,...

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Walker County Promotes Code Red Emergency Notification System

The county and city use Code Red to call residents by phone when an emergency requires immediate action. The Walker County Office of Emergency Management and City of Huntsville Emergency Management Coordinator Adam Winningham are encouraging residents to register for the Code Red phone notification system to receive emergency alerts.

Walker County, TX · 1d

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Military Salute: Cleveland native to graduate from Marine Corps boot camp with honors

Cleveland native Lonnie Joe Mizell II will graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Friday, Nov. 13, marking the completion of his military training and the beginning of his service as a United States Marine. Mizell, who attended both Tarkington ISD and Cleveland ISD, is a member of...

Cleveland, TX · 1d

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TxDOT begins pavement, soil sampling

A Texas Department of Transportation contractor began drilling to retrieve pavement and soil samples at several locations along US 59 and US 190 in the Livingston area on Monday. Work will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Jan. 10, 2027, and is part of the preparation for the...

Livingston, TX · 2d

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Jasper Hospital District Eyes Warehouse for New EMS Station as Calls Surge

Ambulances sit parked outside in the weather at the leased facility Allegiance Mobile Health currently uses in Jasper County, and district secretary-treasurer James Gunter says the company has run out of room inside. Jasper Hospital District leaders are now moving to convert an existing warehouse into a new EMS station, aiming to give the growing ambulance operation a permanent home.

Jasper County, TX · 1d

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City takes steps to replace Courthouse area oversight

COLDSPRING — The Coldspring City Council hopes to take over oversight duties for the area that surrounds the San Jacinto County Courthouse. At the Nov. 2 meeting, the council discussed requiring any renovation, including painting, of the general structures of the buildings that face the Courthouse be approved by the City Council.

Coldspring, TX · 1d

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Ashby honored by election results

LUFKIN — State Representative Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) was elected to serve as the next State Senator for Senate District 3 on Nov. 3, and said it was the honor of a lifetime to have earned the trust of the people of Senate District 3 to serve as the next State Senator.

Lufkin, TX · 1d

Houston Chronicle

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1,130-acre community backed by billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand to grow as developer bets bigger on Katy

An 1,130-acre Katy community backed by billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand and Johnson Develompent is getting bigger, with nearly 500 new homesites and a new 20-acre amenity center.

Katy, TX · 2d

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Katy approves Zipline drone hub as local restaurant embraces aerial takeout deliveries

KATY, Texas - Takeout could arrive by air for more Katy-area customers after City Council approved a zoning change allowing Zipline to establish a new drone delivery hub. The proposed station would be located behind the shopping center at 27240 Katy Freeway, north of I-10 near Buc-ee’s, within West Ten Business Park.

Katy, TX · 1d

My Neighborhood News

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Cy-Fair Fire Station 17 to Break Ground November 17 in Bridgeland, Marking Major Step for Emergency Services in Cypress

A new $13 million Cy-Fair fire and EMS station is moving closer to reality in Bridgeland, with Cypress residents invited to a groundbreaking that marks an important step in expanding emergency services across northwest Harris County.

Cypress, TX · 2d

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Your Guide to Holiday Happenings in Cypress, Tomball and Klein 2026

The holidays are officially here, Northwest Houston! 🎄 From tree lightings and holiday markets to Santa photos and neighborhoods glowing with lights, there is so much happening around Cypress, Tomball and Klein this season. We pulled it all into one spot so you can spend less time searching and...

Tomball, TX · 1d

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Fort Bend County Judge-elect Dexter McCoy reflects on decisive victory

Newly elected Fort Bend County Judge Dexter McCoy is looking ahead to a new chapter in county government following months of political turmoil, legal battles and bitter divisions on Commissioners Court. McCoy, who becomes the first Black person elected to the post, frames the result as residents reclaiming their government...

Fort Bend County, TX · 2d

ABC13 Houston

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Turnout in Texas midterm election ranks among state's highest in decades, records show

According to records from the Texas Secretary of State, almost 52% of all registered voters in Texas cast ballots in this midterm election.

Texas · 2d

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Katy Clears Path for Zipline Drone Hub With Six Towers Behind Katy Freeway Strip Mall

Drones could soon be buzzing over backyards in Katy after the City Council voted Monday to modify zoning in the West Ten Business Park, clearing the way for drone delivery company Zipline to build a takeoff, landing, docking and charging station behind a shopping center on Katy Freeway. The site, tucked behind the retail center at 27240 Katy Freeway, measures slightly under 3 acres and is planned to include six towers, each capable of holding up to six drones at a time.

Katy, TX · 2d

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Texas dance, drill teams push for official UIL sanctioning

Texas dance and drill team advocates are pushing for official University Interscholastic League (UIL) sanctioning, which would unlock district athletic funding, trainer protocols and an official state title. The Texas Dance Educators' Association plans to launch a pilot program in 2027, culminating in a final competition round in Katy. Organizers...

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