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Saturday, October 31, 2026
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Good Morning! On this day in 1869, Texas Supreme Court Justice Colbert Caldwell was removed from office amid political infighting. Appointed in 1867, Caldwell had survived an assassination attempt but lost support among fellow Republicans over his opposition to key Reconstruction policies.
Pet owners around El Paso may want to check their animals for wounds. Screwworm cases are rising near the city, and the details are in today’s Roundups.
The toilet gets scrubbed every week. So why do scientists say it’s one of the cleanest spots in the house? Today, we count down the seven biggest germ hotspots in the average home. Which refrigerator drawer tested positive for salmonella and listeria? What morning ritual grows mold in half of homes? Why would a microbiologist rather make a sandwich next to the toilet than in most kitchens? Amy has the answers on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!
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 Texas Posts What State Workers Earn
Texans can now look up what state employees earn in an updated salary database reflecting pay as of Oct. 1, searchable by name or agency.
It covers 154,795 workers across 116 agencies, with a $61,695 median and an $850,005 top salary.
A year earlier, the state had 153,475 employees across 115 agencies, a $60,513 median, and an $800,005 top salary. Lawmakers funded raises for certain state positions in fiscal 2026.
State auditors say raises approved in 2023 may have helped push classified employee turnover to 15.4% in fiscal 2025, a 15-year low. The database, built from comptroller records, updates quarterly.
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Screwworm Cases Jump near El Paso
New World screwworm cases have jumped “tenfold” over the past month, according to Texas Agriculture Commissioner, who said the newest cases are turning up in pets.
Four of the USDA’s five most recently confirmed cases were dogs, including one in Socorro in El Paso County. A sheep at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces also tested positive.
Officials said heavy rain is adding to the spread and urged pet owners to check for open wounds. Texas has placed parts of El Paso County under livestock movement limits, and suspected cases can be reported at 800-550-8242.
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AT&T Stadium Tops Haunted Venue List
AT&T Stadium in Arlington is North America’s most haunted sports venue, according to a new ranking from The Sports Geek, which scored 47 pro venues across the U.S. and Canada.
The Cowboys’ home scored 62 out of 100, edging Dodger Stadium at 60 and earning the only perfect score for published ghost stories.
Cited accounts include staff reporting dishes rising and crashing in a kitchen, plus a cold spot near a room honoring coach Tom Landry. The stadium also sits near Keystone Cemetery, about a third of a mile away. The scores reflect documented stories, not verified paranormal activity.
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➤ Statewide: Trick-or-treaters across Texas face a damp Halloween, with rain clearing Dallas-Fort Worth before evening festivities, isolated showers possible in San Antonio, and lingering storms threatening Houston before tapering off tonight.
➤ South Texas: Federal prosecutors charged five noncitizens, including one illegal immigrant, with election-related offenses involving alleged illegal voting in the 2022 and 2024 elections, false citizenship claims, and immigration document fraud. (More)
➤ Dallas: A woman woke from a nap on Friday to find part of her home on fire, escaping unharmed as firefighters contained the electrical blaze before it spread to the main house. (See Home)
➤ Lubbock: South Plains Mall is adding a 45,000-square-foot family entertainment center featuring 16 bowling lanes, bumper cars, more than 100 arcade games, and a 7-D cinema experience, opening in summer 2027. (More)
➤ Garland: Police arrested two students after a photo showing one holding a firearm circulated online on Thursday, prompting a temporary safety hold at Garland High School while officers investigated. (More)
➤ San Antonio: Ricos Products, the century-old San Antonio company that pioneered concession nachos, was acquired by Venezuelan food company Empresas Polar, but its headquarters and management will remain in San Antonio. (More)
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➤ No. 13 Texas Tech hosts No. 22 Arizona today, a week after its loss at Cincinnati, against a Wildcats team that has outscored its last three conference opponents 125-41. No. 11 Texas hosts Mississippi State as a 20.5-point favorite. (More)
➤ DJ Lagway threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns to lead Baylor to a 41-9 rout of UCF in Orlando last night in the Bears’ first game since firing coach Dave Aranda. (Watch Highlights)
➤ Former SMU coach June Jones, a pioneer of the run-and-shoot offense, died Thursday at 73. After taking over a 1-11 Mustangs team in 2008, he delivered their first winning season in 12 years. (More)
➤ Cowboys fans can catch the team’s Dec. 7 game against Seattle on the big screen at Cinemark West Plano during a first-of-its-kind NFL theater watch party, with tickets starting at $25. (More)
➤ Brett Yormark, who helped expand the Big 12 Conference to 16 members after taking over as commissioner in 2022, plans to step down in 2027. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | NHL | NBA | Soccer | Golf
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➤ A troupe of dancing witches has turned Halloween on North Padre Island into a neighborhood spectacle, taking their costumed performances from street to street and delighting trick-or-treaters. (More)
➤ Military members can enjoy free admission to the San Antonio Zoo throughout November, while up to four immediate family members receive 50% off tickets purchased during their visit. (More)
➤ Deputies recaptured a 27-year-old inmate on Friday after he escaped custody during dialysis at a Tyler clinic, slipping out of his handcuffs and leaving his orange jumpsuit in nearby woods. (More)
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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.
➤ What are the seven dirtiest things in your home? Hint: the toilet doesn’t make the list. (Hear List)
➤ Election season may take a measurable toll on your heart, researchers say, no matter which party wins. (Listen Now)
➤ New research is challenging centuries of scholarly doubt over a nearly 2,000-year-old non-Christian account of Jesus. (Podcast Available)
  
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Have you ever experienced something you couldn’t explain?
- Yes, more than once
- Yes, once
- Maybe
- Never
Yesterday’s Results:
How often do you eat Mexican food, either out or at home?
- Most weeks: 67%
- Every few months: 22%
- Most days: 7%
- 2-3 times a year: 3%
- Never: 1%
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Like Texas Supreme Court Justice Colbert Caldwell, which Texas governor was removed from office by military authorities during Reconstruction?
Show me the answer
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