San Antonio Current · Abbott, TX
With Gov. Greg Abbott’s final term as governor coming to an end, support is building for returning rainbow-colored Pride crosswalks to Texas streets. After Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa trounced Abbott in last week’s historic gubernatorial election, some hope she’ll reverse the outgoing Republican governor’s directive threatening to strip transportation funds from cities that don’t remove “ideological messages” from their streets. In Dallas, City Councilman Chad West urged city officials to reach out to Hinojosa to roll back Abbott’s order. Dallas removed both its Pride and Black Lives Matter crosswalks under threat of losing state transportation funding. Now, in a statement to the Current, a spokesperson for San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she would back private efforts to restore San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalks, which the city removed in January.
The Baylor Lariat · Waco, TX
Nearby: Waco, TXBy Dylan Sciacca | Reporter What began as a book sale has grown to be a large community effort supported by donations and volunteers year-round. Books find new homes with readers as the sale continues to support the local library and encourage people to keep reading. The Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library Book Sale runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at BASE Extraco Events Center, where thousands of used books are sold for cheap. The event gives community members a chance to discover new reading material and support the local library at the same time. Amy Swanson, Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library Board president, said there are plenty of books for all types of book enthusiasts. “We had, I think, almost 75 pallets this year … we do not know the exact number of books, but there are between 80,000 and 100,000,” Swanson said.
The Baylor Lariat · Waco, TX
Nearby: Waco, TXBy Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor I don’t know about you, but this round of exams, papers and group projects has me counting down the time left until the holidays. The good news is that there are about two weeks until Thanksgiving Day, six weeks until Christmas, seven weeks until New Year’s and eight weeks until my birthday, though that last one may only be relevant to me. In the meantime, here are some upcoming Waco activities to provide respite as we inch closer toward these holidays. Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library Book Sale | Nov. 13-15 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | BASE at Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd. | This annual book sale is back to offer a variety of books at great prices to any avid readers. Come check out the thousands of books available and find your next read. Winter Cloche Workshop | Nov. 13-14, 16-19 | Hourlong time slots available at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Magnolia Home, 418 S. Eighth St.
The Baylor Lariat · Waco, TX
Nearby: Waco, TXBy Beckett Rakes | Staff Writer Twice a year, Baylor students trade their usual Saturday routines for rakes, paintbrushes and hammers as they come together to serve the Waco community through Steppin’ Out. Started in spring 1985, Steppin’ Out began as a weeklong series of service projects across Waco. Students helped paint and repair homes, using tools ranging from rakes and brooms to spades and shovels. As the event gained more traction, it eventually condensed into a single day each semester, bringing hundreds of volunteers together to complete projects throughout the city. Santa Clara, California, senior Isabella Zailer, co-director of external communications for Steppin’ Out, said the event connects student volunteers with projects based on the needs of local residents and organizations. “We have about 1400 volunteers that we’re going to send out into the greater Waco community to help do whatever they need to do,” Zailer said.
sanmarcosrecord.com · Rio Vista, TX
Nearby: Rio Vista, TXCity of San Marcos officials are looking at expanding Rio Vista Park managed access efforts in 2027, including increased public education outreach that extends outside of the city, following another year of heavy park use, litter and alcohol-related issues.The City Council discussed the impacts of the program and gave direction for 2027 at a recent work session.Jamie Lee Case, parks and recreation director, summarized previous council direction. In 2024, council approved measures to generate new revenue streams to support costs, safety and river cleanup at the riverfront parks. In 2025, council approved a managed access test plan, which was implemented on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. In May 2026, a $5 fee was approved for nonlocal participants age 18 and older.Case said in 2026, fencing was placed the week before Memorial Day weekend and operated for 26 days, which included Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Bryan-College Station Eagle · Venus, TX
Nearby: Venus, TXAs fitness aficionados know, those moments of rest between sets give muscles a chance to recover and help prevent injury. Mercury and Venus ended their retrograde journeys yesterday, but a lunar square to Venus suggests caution: Don't rush into a…
The Waxahachie Sun · Waxahachie, TX
Nearby: Waxahachie, TXVisiting Angels Cedar Hill, TX, a locally owned provider of non-medical in-home senior care, held a ribbon cutting for its new Waxahachie office on Thursday, Nov. 12 for its new office located at 1011 N. Hwy 77, Ste. 109, Waxahachie.…
The Waxahachie Sun · Waxahachie, TX
Nearby: Waxahachie, TXDowntown Waxahachie is always super busy and super scary during its Spooktacular Trick or Treat event and this year was no exception. Hundreds of kids dressed up as everything from princesses to superheroes, Minecraft Creepers to vampires, along with their…
The Waxahachie Sun · Waxahachie, TX
Nearby: Waxahachie, TXIn honor of National First Responders Day, the city of Waxahachie extended its heartfelt thanks to the Waxahachie Police, Fire-Rescue and Dispatch departments.
Deseret News · Midlothian, TX
Nearby: Midlothian, TXAn unusual stillness occupied the 1,200-acre property housing “The Chosen” set in mid-September. Only three days of filming were left before the set would enter a state of dormancy. Nothing was being shot on this particular weekend, leaving the grounds nearly vacant. The typical bustle of an active film set was absent. There were no cameras, light diffusers or actors weaving through the space. With production on the verge of completion, the Midlothian, Texas, set would soon be retired from its yearslong role as backdrop of the biblical drama. Five years ago, the ancient Capernaum replica didn’t exist. Now, with 527 days of filming behind it, the set was slowly being undressed. It looked — and felt — naked without all the layered details the production design team spent four months arranging ahead of the seventh season. Stacks of plastic storage tubs stuffed with props were tucked neatly around corners and behind walls, while others were scattered haphazardly across the set.
The Waxahachie Sun · Midlothian, TX
Nearby: Midlothian, TXThe city of Midlothian was full of goblins, ghosts and other creatures during its annual Midlothian Downtown Trick-or-Treat event. Just look at these great costumes!
Tyler Morning Telegraph · Groesbeck, TX
Nearby: Groesbeck, TXThe Grace Community Cougars and the All Saints Trojans are one win away from playing in a state football championship game. Both teams are on the road this week. Grace (6-4) had a bye in the regional round of the TAPPS Division II Small School playoffs last week. The Cougars will now face Grapevine Faith Christian (5-6) in the state semifinals on Friday in Mabank. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Panther Stadium (822 W. Mason St., Mabank 75147). All Saints (7-4) defeated Hallettsville Sacred Heart (34-12) last week in a TAPPS Division IV regional contest at the Trojans’ Mewbourne Field in Tyler. The Trojans now face Temple Central Christian (8-2) in the state semifinals on Friday in Groesbeck. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Groesbeck Stadium (1202 N. Ellis St., Grosbeck, 76642). GRACE COUGARS Tyler Fleet, in his first year as head coach, led his Cougars to a second-place finish in TAPPS Division II District 2. The Cougars average 151 rushing yards per game and 217.5 passing yards per game.