Good Morning! On this day in 1936, the organizational meeting of the Texas Institute of Letters convened in the lecture room of the Hall of State at the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas. The institute was created to promote Texas literature and to recognize literary achievements.
A new pickleball club featuring open play, tournaments, and other events will open next month in Plano. Get more details about the club in today’s Around Texas.
This edition is sponsored by Oricle, a trusted partner making better hearing possible for thousands of families. Sometimes the best stories aren’t crafted in marketing meetings—they unfold around the dinner table. Recently, our founder gifted his dad, “Grandpa Jim,” a pair of Oricle hearing aids. What happened next had the whole family laughing, tearing up, and realizing just how powerful clear hearing can be.
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Texas Braces for First Freeze of Season
The National Weather Service issued a freeze watch from 9 p.m. tonight to 9 a.m. Monday, with Central and North Texas temperatures expected to drop as low as 26 degrees.
The low temperatures come with a cold front moving in this morning, sending temperatures in Central and North Texas today into the 50s.
Temperatures will quickly rise back to the 70s on Tuesday and hover between the 70s and 80s for the rest of the week.
You can see the National Weather Service’s freeze warning, with a map of expected temperatures here.
FIFA World Cup 26 Draw Set for December
Fans will have their chance to be a part of North Texas sports history and get tickets for next year’s World Cup matchups, with the official FIFA World Cup 26 Draw date set for Dec. 5.
The draw, set to take place at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth, will cost fans $10 for a chance to buy tickets for one of the nine FIFA World Cup 26 matches slated to take place at AT&T Stadium next year.
The draw party will feature live music and entertainment, special appearances from soccer personalities, giveaways, and exclusive merchandise.
You can find more information and buy tickets for the event here.
List: Lubbock Has Best Independent Coffee Shop
A new survey from USA Today’s10BEST ranked Monomyth Coffee in Lubbock the best independent coffee shop in the country.
The West Texas coffee shop was praised for its friendly service, tasty pastries and breakfast items, and comfortable space in the ranking.
Monomyth Coffee was the only Texas-based shop to make the list. You can see the full list here.
Flying together with our sponsor
When our founder gave his dad, “Grandpa Jim,” a pair of Oricle hearing aids, nobody knew what to expect. For years, Jim had struggled to keep up with conversations—missing jokes, nodding along, and quietly withdrawing. But the moment he put them on, everything changed. Suddenly, voices were crisp, laughter rang out, and Jim was back in the middle of it all.
At one point, he even asked the family to “quiet down” because things were suddenly too clear. That moment stuck with us. For Jim, it wasn’t just about hearing better—it was about feeling present again. He loved them so much, he immediately asked for an extra pair, just in case.
➤ Dallas: Zola, a 23-year-old gorilla at the Dallas Zoo notorious for his break dancing and fondness for Whitney Houston songs, passed away this week. (More)
➤ Harris County: Rep. Al Green announced plans to run in the redrawn 18th Congressional District in 2027, setting up a primary race against Christian Menefee or Amanda Edwards. (More)
➤ Austin: A hazmat spill shut down all four southbound lanes of I-35 near Stassney Lane in Austin on Friday. (More)
➤ Galveston: Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Galveston ISD after its board voted against displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, violating Texas law. (More)
➤ San Antonio: TxDOT warned drivers of several Loop 1604 closures through Monday, with law enforcement directing traffic as construction crews continue weekend work. (More)
➤ Plano: Ace Pickleball Club announced plans to open next month, offering multiple indoor courts and membership offerings. (More)
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➤ No. 8 Texas Tech beat No. 7 BYU 29-7, forcing three turnovers and holding the Cougars to 255 yards. Running back Cameron Dickey rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown. (Recap)
➤ No. 3 Texas A&M beat No. 22 Missouri 38-17. Marcel Reed passed for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and Rueben Owens II rushed for 102 yards and two scores. (Recap)
➤ SMU routed Boston College 45-13, as Kevin Jennings and Derrick McFall combined for six touchdowns. Iowa State rallied from a 17-6 fourth-quarter deficit to beat TCU 20-17. (See Scores)
➤ The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets squared off on Friday night in both teams’ first NBA Cup game of the season. Spurs forward Harrison Barnes scored a team-leading 24 points to help secure a 121-110 victory for San Antonio. (More)
➤ Madison Booker’s double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds led No. 4 Texas women’s basketball past No. 24 Richmond 85-56.(See Box Score)
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Our founder’s dad, “Grandpa Jim,” slipped on a pair of Oricle hearing aids—and the change was instant. For years, he’d been on the sidelines of family conversations. But suddenly, he could hear everything so clearly that he even asked everyone to quiet down. That’s how powerful the difference was.
The best part? He didn’t want to risk being without them again and immediately asked for backup pairs. It’s proof that better hearing is more than convenience—it’s a connection. If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign to finally make the change. Discover Oricle today
➤ Deputies broke up a brawl at a Houston Starbucks after customers fought over new holiday “Bearista” mugs released by the company. (See Video)
➤ Grupo Frontera, Bobby Pulido, and Edgar Barrera, all from the Rio Grande Valley, earned 2026 Grammy nominations. (More)
➤ Amarillo’s new City Hall, located in the historic Amarillo Hardware Building, won Texas Downtown’s award for best restoration. (See Photos)
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Crews lower Corpus Christi’s old Harbor Bridge onto a barge.
Texas Braces for First Freeze of Season
