Good Morning! On this day in 1874, 15-year-old George B. Dealey went to work as an office boy for the Galveston News. In 1885, he founded the Dallas Morning News. The city’s Dealey Plaza, the site of the Kennedy assassination, is named after him.
A 3-foot robot has been seen patrolling parts of Austin and watching local residents. See the video of the robot here, and read more on the story behind the robot in Et Cetera.
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Survey Ranks Texas 3rd-Most Dangerous State
A new survey of the safest states in America has ranked Texas No. 48, topping only Mississippi and Louisiana.
The study analyzed each state based on 52 criteria, including assaults per capita, financial losses from disasters per resident, and economic factors like unemployment.
Texas’ highest-rated attribute was workplace safety, ranked the 33rd-best in the country. Texas’ worst-rated attribute was emergency preparedness, ranking 48th out of 50.
Texas’ average rating across all criteria was 38. You can see the full list of states and more information on Texas’ ranking here.
Gov. Abbott Readies Emergency Resources
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency resources ahead of a growing wildfire risk and potential flood risk in parts of the state.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, dry vegetation across the eastern half of the state, with increased winds and higher temperatures, has created an elevated risk for wildfires.
Heavy rainfall from storms in the eastern Pacific moving northward over Mexico and into Far West Texas could lead to flash flooding over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Texans can inform themselves on how to prepare for wildfire or flood conditions here.
Texas Wins Red River
Ryan Niblett’s 75-yard punt return touchdown in the fourth quarter punctuated Texas’ 23-6 win over No. 6 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry.
The Longhorns fell behind Oklahoma 6-0 in the second quarter before scoring 23 unanswered points. A 12-yard pass from Arch Manning to DeAndre Moore Jr., the Longhorns’ only offensive touchdown of the day, gave Texas its first lead in the third quarter.
Texas intercepted John Mateer three times and held the Sooners to 48 rushing yards on 30 attempts, an average of 1.6 yards per carry.
It was the first time the Longhorns won consecutive Red River games since 2008–09. Texas will travel to Kentucky next weekend.
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➤ Austin: State regulators revoked a local wealth management firm’s registration after alleging it stole $1.4 million from clients. (More)
➤ Plano:J. Alexander’s Kitchen and Bar, an upscale-casual American restaurant, will open in Plano in early 2026, followed by a Prosper location that summer. (More)
➤ Dallas: The city is projected to see $47 million in economic activity related to this weekend’s Red River Rivalry, according to The Dallas Sports Commission. (More)
➤ Corpus Christi: Volunteers gathered at the Calallen VFW to assemble 1,000 U.S. flags that will be used at the Borchard Fairgrounds for the 5th annual Coastal Bend Flags of Valor. (See Photos)
➤ College Station: City Council is considering a proposal for $55-60 million baseball complex, which would include $15 million in funding and 80 acres contributed by the city. (More)
➤ Harris County: A Marine Corps veteran was arrested after allegedly threatening to open fire at Morton Ranch High School and the Houston Zoo. (More)
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➤ No. 5 Texas A&M and Florida were tied 14-14 after the first quarter, but the Aggies outscored the Gators 20-3 the rest of the way for a 34-17 win. It’s A&M’s first 6-0 start since 2016. (Recap)
➤ Previously unbeaten North Texas dropped its first game of the season on Friday night to No. 24 USF, falling 63-36. UTSA dominated Rice 61-13 on Saturday, No. 9 Texas Tech beat Kansas 42-17, and TCU fell 41-28 to Kansas State. (See Scores)
➤ The Dallas Cowboys will take on the Carolina Panthers today at 1 p.m., entering the game as a 3-point favorite, while the Houston Texans will be on bye. (More)
➤ The No. 2 Texas women’s swimming and diving team defeated Alabama 211.5–88.5 on Friday, winning 13 of 16 events behind standout performances from Erin Gemmell, Jillian Cox, and Eva Okaro. (More)
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➤ CTX Patrol Services partnered with Daxbot to deploy 3-foot-tall surveillance robots across select Austin properties, enhancing security through continuous monitoring of human activity. (See Video)
➤ Houston’s popular dog-friendly festival, Barktoberfest, took place Saturday, featuring dogs in creative costumes and activities celebrating the city’s canine community. (See Video)
➤ A Beetlejuice-inspired character named Bob has been spotted startling residents across San Antonio and will continue making appearances through Halloween. (See Photos)
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