- SWAT standoff closes I-20 in Dallas ahead of rush hour
A SWAT situation on I-20 near St. Augustine Road triggered a full shutdown of east and westbound lanes for over two hours during the Monday morning commute. Authorities said the closure was needed to ensure the safety of motorists, as negotiations continued with a person on a bridge in the area. - Appeals court to review Texas Ten Commandments law in January
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has agreed to hear the state’s appeal of a ruling that blocked a law requiring nearly a dozen districts to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The case will be heard in full panel session alongside a similar Louisiana case next January. - Texas Longhorns football’s playoff chances questioned by analyst
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum said he is “horns down” on the Longhorns’ chances of making the College Football Playoff, citing upcoming away games against top-ranked opponents as major hurdles despite the team’s recent strong performances. -
Cities face looming deadline to remove rainbow crosswalks or lose funding
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has notified municipalities that they must remove non-standard, colored street markings—such as rainbow crosswalks—by a set deadline or risk losing state transportation funding. Some cities are complying, while others are preparing legal challenges or seeking exemptions. The Texas Tribune -
Governor appoints three to medical board review committees
Greg Abbott appointed Sharon Carr, Mark Edwards, M.D., and David Lindzey, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board district review committees—adding oversight capacity for physician licensing, complaints and hearings. Their appointments range from terms ending January 2026 to 2030.
