Governor Abbott honored those affected by fentanyl in Texas, highlighting the crisis and state efforts to combat it, including awareness campaigns and legislation to enhance penalties and education.

San Antonio's Animal Care Services is hosting the Dogtober Fall Festival on October 26, featuring pet adoptions, live music, a market, food trucks, a costume contest, and more, aimed at finding homes for pets.

The San Antonio Municipal Court is offering a Fall Case Resolution Campaign to help individuals settle outstanding citations without fear of arrest, with options for in-person, virtual court sessions, or online payments.

Thirty-four cadets graduated from the San Antonio Police Department's Cadet Class 24-Alpha into new officers, committed to public service after eight months of intensive training.

The article discusses challenges Texas pollsters face with increasing call screening, impacting polling accuracy and costs in gathering public opinion.

Texas Public Radio introduces Direct Admissions, a new tool for Texas students to determine their eligibility for automatic acceptance at state institutions by entering their academic information.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals removed Judge Janis Jack from a Texas foster care case, citing "highly antagonistic" behavior and reversed $100,000 daily fines she imposed on the state.

Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred are in a competitive Texas U.S. Senate race, with Cruz emphasizing conservative policies and Allred focusing on bipartisan issues.

Officer Andre Vargas of SAPD was reinstated after an arbitrator ruled his firing for a 2019 use of force incident was unjust, citing insufficient evidence. Vargas will receive $259,000 in back pay.

A Judson ISD board meeting saw a verbal clash over strategic scorecard goals, as trustees debated STAAR performance targets and broader educational challenges, culminating in the plan's adoption despite financial concerns.

Governor Abbott deploys Texas resources to assist South Carolina post-Hurricane Helene as part of an interstate mutual aid agreement, including EMAC, for debris cleanup and park repairs.

Texas AG Paxton praises Secretary of State Nelson's advisory aiming to improve election security by tightening the voter registration verification process to prevent noncitizen voting.

The Texas DPS honored members for bravery, including a SWAT member who ended a hostage situation and others who performed life-saving acts during emergencies.