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Houston ISD opens student-run auto shop at Barbara Jordan Center Texas Longhorns defeat No. 7 Ole Miss, climb AP Top 25 rankings Archer Aviation announces electric air taxi networks for three Texas cities United Airlines flight from Grand Cayman declares emergency landing at Houston airport Harris County sets early-voting record in first seven days South Texas congressional race features Trump-backed Republican against incumbent Democrat Bimergen Energy files for Texas retail electricity provider license Body of Texas deputy to be escorted to Canton; community holds fundraiser for grieving families Texas Senate candidate Talarico says he wants to legalize marijuana with Trump Republican Fort Worth Mayor endorses Democrat for Railroad Commissioner Turnips Round 5 Goes In Today West Fargo police cadets partner with Texas Roadhouse for fundraiser Texas Senate race shows Democrat leading despite Republican spending advantage Here's what to expect at this massive new H-E-B in San Antonio

Calendar

This week in Texas

Election dates, state holidays and hunting seasons, each checked against the agency that sets it.

The next 7 days

  • ElectionEarly voting for the Nov. 3 electionOpen through Oct 30
  • SeasonDuck: High Plains Mallard Management Unit, second splitOct 30 – Jan 31, 2027
  • SeasonWhite-tailed deer: youth-only early seasonOct 30 – Nov 1
  • SeasonDuck: youth and veterans weekend, South ZoneOct 31 – Nov 1
  • SeasonQuail season (statewide)Nov 1 – Feb 28, 2027

Coming up

  • ElectionElection Day: polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Tue, Nov 3
  • SeasonDuck: South Zone, first splitNov 7 – Nov 29
  • SeasonDuck: youth and veterans weekend, North ZoneNov 7 – Nov 8
  • SeasonGeese: East Zone (dark geese)Nov 7 – Jan 31, 2027
  • SeasonGeese: West Zone (dark and light geese)Nov 7 – Feb 7, 2027
  • SeasonTurkey: fall season, North ZoneNov 7 – Jan 3, 2027
  • SeasonTurkey: fall season, South ZoneNov 7 – Jan 17, 2027
  • SeasonWhite-tailed deer: general season, North ZoneNov 7 – Jan 3, 2027
  • SeasonWhite-tailed deer: general season, South ZoneNov 7 – Jan 17, 2027
  • HolidayVeterans DayWed, Nov 11
  • SeasonDuck: North Zone, first splitNov 14 – Nov 29
  • SeasonMule deer: Panhandle general seasonNov 21 – Dec 6
  • HolidayThanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
  • HolidayDay after ThanksgivingFri, Nov 27

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