🤔Who could be behind this? Thousands of brochures sent to Texans claim to come from the Transgender Education Network of Texas and offer resources for transgender students. But the organization says it did not send them. The mailers are linked to an LLC registered in Wyoming, though who is behind them remains unclear. The brochures have raised questions about whether they are connected to the election. bit.ly/4dQlN9d

One of Texas’ top QBs is back, but Lewisville’s three wins aren’t: bit.ly/3W2TkH9 The UIL cleared Laykon Brassfield to return Friday after he missed four games. #lewisville #txfootball

Natalie Maines believes she and former President George W. Bush have something in common now: bit.ly/4st5bdF As the band celebrates 20 years of their "Taking The Long Way" album and a new documentary based on the public backlash they received in 2003, Maines told the crowd that if Bush were here, she'd give him a big wet kiss. Why? Because of who's currently in the White House. "Now we're ashamed the President of the United States is from the United States!" #Thechicks #GeorgeWBush #DonaldTrump #AustinMusic #TexasMusic

Paid parking is coming to Houston’s Galleria, and retailers are wondering whether the change could hurt foot traffic: bit.ly/3TWg6Qp Starting Nov. 2, shoppers will pay $2 for up to four hours, $5 for four to seven hours or $25 for up to 24 hours in the mall’s garages. #Houston #Galleria #Shopping

Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner was arrested again on Thursday and charged in a federal indictment accusing her of misusing taxpayer funds: bit.ly/4zLk7pZ The case comes as early voting continues. #FortBendCounty #TexasPolitics #Election2026

Bungalow Dining has reopened in Downtown Houston’s historic Rice building: bit.ly/3W0q1Fc The restaurant has soft-opened in the former Sambuca space with a redesigned menu from chef Mark Holley. #HoustonFood #DowntownHouston #Restaurants

Blue Bell’s Christmas Cookies ice cream is back in stores, and it’s not even Halloween yet: bit.ly/3VZQEKo The limited-time flavor combines chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and sugar cookies in sugar cookie-flavored ice cream with red sprinkles and a green icing swirl. #BlueBell #IceCream #Texas

President Donald Trump urged Texas Republicans to vote for several candidates, but two GOP nominees in major statewide races were left off his list: bit.ly/3UbYb8b Trump did endorse Ken Paxton, Greg Abbott and others in a Truth Social post. #TexasPolitics #TexasElections #Election2026

Sugar Land is moving forward with a $15 million restoration of the historic Imperial Sugar Char House: bit.ly/487602n Construction is expected to wrap up in 2028. #SugarLand #TexasHistory

Ted Cruz is preparing legislation that could force prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket to seek approval from Texas before operating: bit.ly/3VY5r8w He plans to introduce it after the midterm elections. #TexasPolitics #Kalshi #Polymarket

Texas billboard lawyer Thomas J. Henry is backing James Talarico for U.S. Senate after previously supporting Ken Paxton in the Republican primary: chron.com/texas/article/thom… Henry said meeting with Talarico changed his view, calling the Democrat’s approach “balanced, straightforward and honest.” #TexasPolitics #JamesTalarico #KenPaxton

At least one person was hospitalized after a crash involving an ICE agent in northwest Harris County Thursday morning: chron.com/news/houston-texas… The crash happened on Old Foltin Road off 249. Details remain limited as the Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigates. #Houston #HarrisCounty #TexasNews

Martie Maguire recalls the moment that everything might be OK for The Chicks: bit.ly/4earkrt Amid their 2003 backlash over comments about President Bush and the Iraq War, Maguire said she stepped out after staying home for a long time and met a woman at an art show. What the woman told her made her drop her guard: "I love what Natalie said, and she had every right to say it." #TheCicks #Austin #Controversy #Music #TexasMusic

Houston drivers heading toward the southwest side this weekend should plan ahead. bit.ly/4yFefh9 Multiple 610 South Loop closures are scheduled, including a full westbound closure between Broadway Street and Telephone Road through Monday morning. #HoustonTraffic #Houston #Texas

Texas high school football could soon be on live TV Friday nights: chron.com/sports/highschool/… The amendment still needs approval from Education Commissioner Mike Morath. #TexasFootball #HighSchoolSports #UIL

Record moisture could fuel severe storms and flooding in part of Texas. chron.com/weather/article/ha…

A furry match has been made in rock 'n' roll heaven. chron.com/gulf-coast/article…

Construction on a major project at Houston's IAH has officially wrapped. chron.com/news/houston-texas…

What do we need to let go of today so that we may feel self-empowered tomorrow? chron.com/horoscope/article/…

The World Cup is over. Why is Freddy still in Texas? chron.com/culture/article/fr…