Vikki Goodwin declares victory over Dan Patrick in Texas lieutenant governor race
Democrat Vikki Goodwin said she had won the Texas lieutenant governor race over Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Democrat Vikki Goodwin said she had won the Texas lieutenant governor race over Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Nederland ISD voters rejected a tax rate increase, and Groves voters elected a mayor, two council members and a city marshal in the November 3 election.
Theater students will perform a fall play while longtime director Victoria Perry is temporarily away.
Voters in Orangefield ISD chose a new trustee, and Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD voters approved a bond refunding measure.
The San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Ursella Hightower as its new executive director.
A crash involving a propane truck has closed an intersection near Lake Cherokee, according to a volunteer fire department.
State Representative Joanne Shofner announced funding for five health care providers in her House district, including Sabine County Hospital.
Sabine County commissioners voted to extend the county's burn ban and approved a grant-related engineering contract.
Fields took first place in the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier held on Toledo Bend.
The Sabine County VFW has announced a season of Veterans Day observances, Thanksgiving fellowship and holiday giving.
The Pineland City Council approved its 2027 holiday schedule at a regular session in October.
Tyler Junior College has broken ground on TJC South, its newest educational facility, in Rusk.