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PROGRESSIVE HEALTH OF FAYETTE RECEIVES STATE LICENSE TO OPERATE HOSPITAL, ADVANCES TOWARD REOPENING

A major step has been taken in reopening the hospital in La Grange. Progressive Health of Fayette announced in a release that it has received its state license to operate the hospital facility, which closed in 2023. Additionally, the hospital has passed inspections for its Emergency Department and Rural Health Clinic and received approval for designation as a Rural Emergency Hospital.

La Grange, TX · 1d
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This Texas Town Is So Cheap, Retirees Say Social Security Is More Than Enough

Some towns make you feel rich just by existing in them, and Lockhart, Texas is absolutely one of those towns. About an hour south of Austin, this small Caldwell County gem has been quietly rewriting the retirement playbook for anyone smart enough to pay attention. Let’s start with the obvious...

Lockhart, TX · 7d
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This tiny Texas town has two famous pie shops, and travelers drive hours for a slice

Texas – The porch is a good place to begin. In Round Top, Texas, a slice of pie isn’t always something you rush through at the end of a meal. It can be the reason you sit a little longer, talk to people you didn’t know an hour ago, and wonder why an afternoon in a town with only a small resident population feels so satisfying.

Round Top, TX · 2d
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2026 General Election: Unofficial results roll in across Bastrop County

BASTROP COUNTY — Unofficial results from the Nov. 3 general election are beginning to take shape across Bastrop County, where voters are deciding several local races, including county judge and Precinct 4 commissioner, along with school funding measures and state and federal contests. Results remain unofficial until canvassed, and...

Bastrop County, TX · 2d
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ELECTION RESULTS – WASHINGTON CO. ONLY

Results for November 3, 2026 Midterm Election (Early Voting + Election Day):. (26,260 registered voters in Washington County; 15,694 total votes) Proposition A: The issuance of $15,450,000 of bonds for the purpose of the construction, acquisition, renovation and improvement of County parks, including park facilities at the Washington County Expo park, and acquiring land and rights-of-way therefor, and the levying of the tax in payment thereof.

Washington County, TX · 3d

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Caldwell County voters stepped up this elections, voting results are in

Here are the Caldwell County voting results for the November 3, 2026 election. Watch for a complete story in this week’s edition of the Lockhart Post-Register.

Caldwell County, TX · 3d

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VETERANS DAY CLOSURES FOR BRENHAM, WASHINGTON CO. OFFICES

City of Brenham and Washington County offices will be closed on Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Brenham City Hall, Brenham Municipal Court, Brenham Pet Adoption and Animal Services, the Blue Bell Aquatic Center and the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library will all be closed, in addition to all county facilities.

Brenham, TX · 1d

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Central Texas voters in five school districts reject higher property tax rates

Voters in Bastrop, Del Valle, Georgetown, Leander and Round Rock ISDs opposed increasing tax rates to pay for staff raises and offset rising costs.

Round Rock, TX · 2d

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Election results are in and the voters turned out

Many races were closely watched this election season with the majority of City, County and State level seats being contested on the November 3, 2026 ballot. There were a few, however, that went unopposed, but those who had competition brought their A-games to the table with many interviews, a presence of social media and community gatherings explaining their views on various topics. Some saying they left nothing on the table.

Caldwell County, TX · 1d

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Trey Wharton holds commanding lead in TX House District 12 race

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Incumbent Trey Wharton (R) is poised to retain his seat in the Texas House of Representatives, claiming District 12 by a landslide over (D) Andie Ho. With 91.1% of votes counted, Wharton had 69.7% of the votes for District 12, which encompasses portions of Brazos, Grimes, Madison, Robertson, Walker and Washington counties.

Texas · 2d

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Pflugerville Loses Three Legged Goat as Lease Dispute Shutters Beloved Wine Bar

Three Legged Goat, the wine and craft beer bar that became a fixture of downtown Pflugerville’s music and nonprofit scene, closed its doors on Oct. 29. Owner Jim McDonald, a former Pflugerville City Council member, pointed to lease-renewal issues as the reason the business shut down after eight years at 200 E. Main St., Ste. 5.

Pflugerville, TX · 1d

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Hinojosa names Republican Aggie Ernest Bailes co-chair of her transition team

Texas · 23h

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Pflugerville ISD voters reject bid to join Austin Community College District, again

Pflugerville voters rejected a bid to join Austin Community College's taxing district for the second time since 2018. Also, voters elected a new trustee.

Pflugerville, TX · 2d

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire says HPD policy changes coming after Democrats' wins in Texas

Mayor Whitmire says HPD will announce policy changes after the midterm election shifted much of Texas' state leadership to Democrats, signaling a potential reset in the relationship between City Hall and Austin.

Houston, TX · 22h

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‘Teen Mom’ Alum Farrah Abraham Sets Sight on 2028 Austin Mayor Race After Disastrous City Council Loss

Farrah Abraham didn’t come close to winning her race for city council in Austin, Texas — but all is well, as the former Teen Mom star has seemingly pivoted her political goals to the 2028 Austin mayoral race. “Austin Future Mayor ’28,” Abraham, 35, added to her Instagram bio shortly after taking an L in […]

Austin, TX · 1d

KIAH

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Hinojosa’s historic win over Abbott could bring major changes to Texas schools

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated longtime Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a historic upset Tuesday night, ending nearly 12 years of his leadership and giving Democrats control of the Texas governor's office for the first time in more than three decades.

Texas · 2d

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Proposition I has failed. Here are results for the other Austin props on the ballot

Unofficial election results show Proposition I has failed. Its backers, the leaders of the political action committee Save Austin Now, conceded Tuesday night that it would not pass. Eight propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot aimed to change the city of Austin’s charter, and Prop I — a measure that...

Austin, TX · 3d

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Memo: Austin spent $2.3M on homeless encampment program over 4 months

A new city report says Austin's homeless encampment management program conducted 2,347 site visits, removed 732 tons of debris and spent $2.26 million between June and September.

Austin, TX · 22h

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After Texas’ blue wave, San Antonio councilman pushes for study legalizing cannabis

With Democrats poised to take power in Austin and across the state after Tuesday’s blue wave, San Antonio Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (D2) wants the city to build an economic case for state and federal lawmakers to explore legalization of marijuana. The councilman filed a council consideration request Thursday seeking...

San Antonio, TX · 1d

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Beto O'Rourke on Texas' stunning blue wave and whether he'll run again

Eight years ago, James Talarico was photographed looking up at Beto O'Rourke as he spoke at a campaign rally in Round Rock. At the time, both Democrats were fighting to make gains in a state where Republicans had dominated statewide elections for decades. This video created with the assistance of...

Texas · 1d