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Hinojosa to Outline Priorities at First Post-Election Briefing

Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is scheduled to hold her first post-election news conference in Austin on November 5, after defeating Greg Abbott and beginning transition discussions.

Waymo to end Uber partnership in Austin and Atlanta

Waymo will end its Uber robotaxi partnership in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028 and begin offering rides through its own app in both cities.

Texas Democrats Celebrate Election Victories at Capitol

More than 100 supporters gathered at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Tuesday night after Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico claimed victories, celebrating Democratic gains in a state without a Democratic statewide officeholder since 1994.

Texas Opens at No. 7 in Chaotic Playoff Rankings

The College Football Playoff committee placed Texas at No. 7 in its first rankings, released November 3, as the 2026 playoff picture began to take shape.

Billy Evans Addresses Cocaine Speculation and Holmes’ Social Media

Elizabeth Holmes’ partner, Billy Evans, answered questions about Nathan Fielder’s documentary and his role managing Holmes’ social media in posts on November 2 and 3.

No. 7 Texas Opens Season With 50-Point Win

No. 7 Texas beat Chicago State 109-59 at the Moody Center in Austin on November 2, opening its season with Matas Vokietaitis scoring 22 points.

Texas Prospects to Watch as Spears Targets 2028 Draft

Texas enters the 2026-27 college basketball season with five NBA prospects to watch, led by freshman Marcus Spears Jr., who is ineligible for the 2027 draft and could first enter in 2028.

Texas Beats Mississippi State 31-3 Behind Manning, Defense

No. 11 Texas defeated Mississippi State 31-3 in Austin on October 31, extending its winning streak to two games. Arch Manning threw three touchdown passes, and the Longhorns’ defense returned a fumble for a score.

Leaked Fling.com Record Raises Questions About Talarico Email

A leaked 2011 Fling.com database entry links an email address confirmed as belonging to Texas Senate candidate James Talarico to an adult dating profile created in December 2010. His attorneys say a hacker used the address; the records do not establish who created or used the account.